Linguistic Association of Canada and the United States 2025

Program (coming soon)

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Professor Mark J. Daley, Chief AI office, Department of Computer Science, Western University (Titre provisoire): Artificial Intelligence and the Study of Natural Language

Professor Mark Daley is the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at Western University in London, Ontario: a first at any Canadian institution, he began in this position in October 2023. His interdisciplinary expertise and leadership have positioned Daley at the forefront of AI integration in higher education. A multidisciplinary scholar, he is a full professor in the Department of Computer Science, with cross-appointments in five other departments: Biology, Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mathematics, and Statistics & Actuarial Science. He is also affiliated with the Rotman Institute of Philosophy, the Brain and Mind Institute, and the Western Institute for Neuroscience. Although Daley's most recent research interests are centred around STEM disciplines and computer science (e.g., natural computing, computational neuroscience, data science, applied machine learning, theoretical computer science and bioinformatics), his educational background and ongoing scholarly activities also reflect a significant and sustained engagement outside of STEM, for instance in music (particularly at the intersection of music, computation, and artificial intelligence) and linguistics. Well-versed in the algorithmic aspects of Large Language Model, he understands the limits of these models in comparison to the kinds of requirements that a theory of natural language must meet; and his knowledge of integration of AI to interdisciplinary research gives him an ideal perspective on how to use AI for linguistic research at the theoretical, descriptive and application levels.

Professor Tania Granadillo, Associate Professor, Linguistic & Socialcultural Anthropology, Department of Anthropology, Western University 

Title: Indigenous language reclamation and AI: possibilities?

Professor Tania Granadillo is an anthropologist and a linguist interested in language in the broadest sense imaginable. Early in her career, she worked extensively on endangered Indigenous languages of Venezuela Mapoyo (Carib family) and Kurripako (Arawak family), with specific interests in their revitalization, documentation and description from a linguistic perspective. Her interests have also encompassed the socio-cultural aspects of the speakers of these languages, from storytelling, verbal art, writing systems, multilingualism, socialization, among many other. Lately, she has turned her fascination for anything linguistic and anthropological to the Oneida language of the Thames, a Haudenosaune language spoken in the region where London and Western University is located.

Business Meeting:Coming Soon

Publication Meeting:Coming Soon

Date: TBD

Venue: TBD

Time: TBD

Accommodation in residence on campus
If you would like to stay on-campus, Western University offers rooms in Clare Hall at affordable rates (includes parking). As shown on the map below, Clare Hall is just a short walk from the conference venue. For more information, and to book this type of accommodation, please visit the Booking Registration's website 
Please note: The online accommodation booking link closes on Friday July 4th at 16:00.

Food on Campus
Most of the campus is closed during the summer, but there are a few places to eat withing a five-minutes walk of the conference venue. 
The Grad Club: Pub fair, a good selection of beer and an outdoor terrasse
The Spoke: sandwiches, burgers, salads, wraps (summer hours for kitchen: 11AM to 2PM)
The Wave: sandwiches, noodle bowls, salads (open from 11AM to 2PM every weekday)

Parking on campus
There is plenty of parking available close to the conference venue (See maps)

All day parking: West Campus Lot, Huron Flat, Medway lot and Althouse College parking lots. 

Western University Main Entrances are on Western Road and Lambton Drive and Richmond Street and University Drive. 

Campus map

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The Park Hotel
242 Pall Mall St, London, ON N6A 5P6
519-642-4444

The LACUS Conference team has secured few rooms at The Park Hotel for a discounted rate of $159.00/night + taxes & fees (2% Service Fee, 5% MAT, 13% HST). Please note that they are completely sold out on July 18^th.  Should you choose this option, the rooms will be available on a first come, first serve basis up until June 15^th, 2025. After this date, room rates will return to the seasonal rate of the hotel. The Park Hotel is conveniently located in downtown London, with access to plenty of restaurants and services. It is about a 15 minute bus ride or 10 minute drive from main campus where the conference will be held. Parking is available at the hotel for $26.00/night (regular $32). To take advantage of this offer, please book your room by using this link: Park Hotel Reservation Link. Please only book dates suggested by the system. If you need dates outside the suggested dates, please contact Nikki Morris at: Nikki.Morris@whg.com

Guest House on the Mount
1486 Richmond St (Ignatia Hall)

Located within walking distance from campus, and along major bus routes, this converted hall is a popular choice for people visiting Western. Guest House on the Mount is a quaint mix between a hotel and B&B and is a great choice for a short-term stay at Western. Prices range from $85-$150 depending on the room. To book, visit: Guest House on the Mount

Other Hotels near Downtown

• Delta London Armouries Hotel
• Double Tree by Hilton
• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
• Hotel Metro
• Residence Inn by Marriot

London Map

*Please note that accommodations closer to campus have fewer restaurants and services in the immediate area compared to those located downtown. When choosing where to stay, please consider both ease of transport to main campus and the amenities you may want to access.

Arrivals:

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW):
By Car: Cross the Ambassador bridge to Windsor and look for signs for Highway 401 East. London is about 2 hours away from Windsor.
By train, via Windsor (VIA Rail)
By bus: RobertQ or from Downtown Detroit 

Pearson Airport:Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ):
By Car: From anywhere in Toronto, you need to get on the Highway 401 West. London is 2 hours from Toronto

Buffalo/Niagara (New York State):
By Car: From NY state. There are three crossings from NY to Ontario (Queenston-Lewiston, Niagara Falls and Buffalo). Look for Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW) towards Hamilton.

By train(VIA Rail)
By bus (Robert Q)
By bus (FlixBus)

London International Airport (YXU):
Cab (Checker Limousine)
Uber

ViA Rail, Train Station:
Cab (Checker Limousine)
Uber

Additional Information:

Visitor Parking lots

Transportations from Airport

Bus routes to Campus

Western University Building Map

UWO Campus Map

Arrival on Campus:
Here is what you need to know when you arrive on campus:

Conference Location:
All talks will be held at University College, on the campus of Western University.
Address: University College, 1151 Richmond Street, London, ON N6A 3K7

🔹 Please remember the building name: University College. The address (1151 Richmond Street) is the general location for Western University and may not bring you directly to the correct building.

To find more information about Western University:

About the French Department

About Western University

Things to do in London

Contacts:  
For questions about housing, venue, travel, contact any of the following:
Jacques Lamarche, Local Host: lamarche@uwo.ca or french@uwo.ca. 

For questions about registration / membership, contact the LACUS Secretary-Treasurer:
Rennie Gonsalves, LACUS Treasurer: lacus.treasurer@gmail.com

For questions about proposal submission, contact the Program Chair / Program Director:
Gaby Semaan, Program Chair: gaby.semaan@utoledo.edu