McGill Community for Lifelong Learning

Let’s celebrate St‑Jean‑Baptiste Day on June 24, 2026! 🎉⚜️💙

This special day is a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate Québec’s rich culture, heritage, and community spirit.

Fun fact: The tradition of lighting bonfires on St‑Jean‑Baptiste Day dates back centuries and originally celebrated the summer solstice — the longest day of the year. 🔥🌞

Today, these “feux de joie” continue to symbolize light, warmth, and togetherness across Québec. How will you celebrate this year? Share your traditions, photos, or memories in the comments—we’d love to hear from you! 💙⚜️

📣✨ Wonderful Wednesdays – Summer 2026 ✨📣

Looking for inspiration, connection, and lifelong learning this summer? 🌞📚

Join us for Wonderful Wednesdays, featuring a vibrant series of lectures, outings, and workshops designed just for you!

🗓️ Every Wednesday from July 8 to August 26
⏰ Two sessions each day: 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
🌟 MCLLers, now’s your moment!

Come explore new ideas, meet fellow learners, and enjoy enriching experiences all summer long.
👉 Mark your calendar!

View the program: https://www.mcgill.ca/mcll/lectures

🗓️ Registration has started
💬 Don’t miss out—spots fill quickly! Join us and make your Wednesdays truly wonderful!

⚽✨ Did You Know?

Long before the FIFA World Cup captured the world’s attention, McGill University played a surprising role in the early history of “football” in North America!

👉 In 1874, McGill students faced Harvard in a series of games that mixed different styles of “football”—including a version that looked a lot like early soccer!

These historic matches helped shape the future of North American sports, influencing the development of football as we know it today.

🌍 Fast forward to today…
⚽ A growing soccer nation:
Canada first appeared in the World Cup in 1986,
returned after a long gap in 2022,
and is now competing again in 2026 as a host nation.
Canada is proudly co-hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing the world’s most beloved sport right to our doorstep!

💡Montreal’s rich sporting heritage reminds us that our community has long been part of the global story of sport.

❤️⚽ From 19th-century fields to today’s World Cup excitement—what a journey!

Today, we proudly celebrate the cherished fathers and father figures in our lives 🎉👏💖✨🌟🙌

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and father figures in the MCLL community.

A special kudos to our moderators, staff, hosts, and volunteers—thank you for all that you do and for making such a meaningful difference every day. 💖👏

Enjoy this special celebration! 👔🧔👨‍👧‍👦❤️

📣📣 Call for Proposals – FALL 2026 SEMESTER

The Curriculum Committee invites proposals for study groups or lectures, for the Fall 2026 Program
🌟 MCLLers, now’s the time to submit your proposal and inspire your community!

🗓️ Important Dates

✅ Submission Deadline: June 2, 2026
🧑‍🏫Fall Term begins on September 8, 2026

Learn more: https://www.mcgill.ca/mcll/moderators/making-proposal

📣📣 Call for Proposals – FALL 2026 SEMESTER

The Curriculum Committee invites proposals for Study Groups or lectures for the Fall 2026 Program
🌟 MCLLers, now’s the time to submit your proposal and inspire your community!

🗓️ Important Dates
✅ Submission Deadline: June 2, 2026
🧑‍🏫Fall Term begins September 8, 2026

Fun Fact #5 – Canadian History 🏒📜

With playoff buzz in the air 🔵⚪🔴, 🧾 Players get a unique tradition: each member of the winning team gets a day with the Stanley Cup — and they often celebrate in creative ways!

As playoff fever sweeps the city 🔥, we invite the MCLL community to enjoy the games, share the excitement, and take pride in being part of a university so deeply connected to this great hockey town. 🙌🏒❤️

Go HABS Go! 🏒❤️

🎉 Happy Patriots’ Day/ Victoria Day!

A great opportunity to celebrate our culture, shared history, and pride 💙🍁

Enjoy the long weekend!

Rediscovering Montreal with Gabor Szilasi’s Photographic Angle 📸🏙️
Guided Tour of the Exhibit with the Curators 👣🗣️

📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📍 McLennan Library – 4th Floor Lobby 🏛️📚
3459 McTavish Street, Montréal

RSVP required, register here: https://libraryrooms.mcgill.ca/event/4011247