In The News: June, July and August 2015

September 1, 2015


In the News
June, July and August 2015 Highlights


Broadcaster – June 1, 2015 – Canadian Cinema Editors Host 5th Annual Awards; Celebrate Prolific Canadian Film Editor
Article mentions Jacob DoForno and Neena Malebennur, Humber students and recipients of Student Merit Awards from the Canadian Cinema Editors.   Read more

Global News – June 1, 2015 – Culinary program helps students with special needs secure employment
Article features Humber’s Culinary Skills Development and Employment program. Read more

Playback – June 1, 2015 – How Humber took Reign from short to feature
Article mentions group of current students and graduates from Humber’s Film and Television Production program who helped produce short film, Reign.   Read more

Oakville Beaver – June 4, 2015 – “Dance with Our Scars” gala to raise funds for “Be Brave & Believe”
Article features interview with Humber Music professor, Christine Glen-Coussée.   Read more

CP24 – June 5, 2015 - #BoycottTims controversy exposes pitfalls of brand association: experts
Article features quote from Richard Bingham, professor in Humber’s Advertising & Graphic Design program, about recent Tim Hortons controversy with Enbridge commercials. Read more

Quill & Quire – June 8, 2015 – Wayson Choy receives 2015 George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award
Article highlights Wayson Choy, former instructor for Humber’s Creative Writing program and recipient of the George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more

Inside Toronto – June 9, 2015 – Roncesvalles jazz musician Bobby Rice says career in music was his destiny
Article profiles musician and Humber Music professor, Bobby Rice. Read more

Georgia Straight – June 10, 2015 – Eli Bennett keeps his jazz audience-friendly
Feature interview with Humber Bachelor of Music – Jazz and Commercial Music graduate, Eli Bennett.  Read more

Toronto Star – June 16, 2015 – Fresh Air Fund: A decade of forging friendships at Ontario Pioneer Camp
Article features Lindsey Chalmers, recent graduate of Humber’s Community Integration through Co-operative Education program.  Read more

The Globe and Mail – June 18, 2015 – In defence of the ‘dad joke’
Article on dad humour features quote from Humber’s Comedy: Writing and Performance program co-ordinator Andrew Clark.  Read more

The Globe and Mail – June 24, 2015 – So a Bay Street executive walks into a comedy club…
Article profiles David Goodman, who did a workshop in stand-up comedy at Humber College. Read more

Brampton Guardian – June 30, 2015 – Emerging startups receive grants from province
Article mentions Josephine Condotta, graduate of Humber’s Interior Decorating program, who received an Ontario grant to assist with her art business. Read more

Mississauga News – July 9, 2015 – Check out the road to a new career on July 15
Article mentions Trucking Career Day event at Humber College and features a quote from Humber program liaison officer, Rick Mikula.    Read more

Toronto Life – July 14, 2015 – Cringe Benefits: Nathan Fielder’s brand of gonzo comedy is surreal, squirm-inducing and surprisingly human
Feature article on Humber Comedy graduate Nathan Fielder and his show on Comedy Central.   Read more

Mississauga News – July 15, 2015 – Painter enjoys Peel art community’s ‘laid back feeling’
Feature article on Humber Interior Decorating graduate, Josephine Condotta. Read more

Oakville Beaver – July 20, 2015 – Oakville resident named one of Canada’s Top 25 Immigrants
Feature article on Pharmacy Technician advisory board member, Sherif Guorgui, who is the recipient of the People’s Choice award for the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants program. Read more

The London Free Press – July 22, 2015 – This is only triple Bogey embraced by golfers
Feature article on Humber Business Administration – Professional Golf Management graduate, Geoff Tait, and his golf-themed beer. Read more

Toronto Star – July 27, 2015 – Raptors coach Dwane Casey excited about lineup options
Article features the Raptors Basketball Academy held at Humber’s North campus, where Toronto Raptors head coach made an appearance. Read more

CP24 Breakfast - August 10, 2015 - Cake poutine on sale at this year's CNE
Segment featuring Humber Baking and Pastry Management grad, Natasha Falcioni. Natasha gives viewers a sneak peek of the dessert available at this year's CNE.  Read more

Restaurant News - August 10, 2015 - Humber grads to launch Cake Poutine at CNE
Feature article on the creators of Cake Poutine, Humber Baking and Pastry Management grads.  Read more

Inside Toronto – August 12, 2015 – Young York singers heading to CNE to show off their talents
Article features Kimberly Field, a current student in Humber’s Pharmacy Technician program who is participating in CNE’s 29th annual Rising Star Talent competition. Read more

Toronto Sun – August 13, 2015 – Discover the buzz about beekeeping
Article features Humber’s Beekeeping 101 workshop, which educates participants on sustainable beekeeping and more. The workshop is being held at the Humber Arboretum and Centre for Urban Ecology. Read more

BlogTo.com - August 14, 2015 - Cake poutine coming to the CNE this year
Article features Humber's Baking and Pastry Management grads new dessert that will be featured at the 2015 CNE.  Read more

TheStar.com - August 14, 2015 - Cake Poutine, a new dessert at this year's CNE
Michelle Henry features a review video on Humber's Baking and Pastry Management grads cake poutine, the newest dessert at this years CNE.   Read more
Feature article on The Star's print edition

Virgin Radio - August 15, 2015 - OMG! Cake Poutine Is Coming To The CNE This Year!!!
Article on Humber's Baking and Pastry Management grads Cake Poutine. Virgin Radio also interviewed Natasha Falcioni live regarding the newest CNE sensation.  Read more

Waterloo Region Record – August 17, 2015 – Cold cups of Joe and family history on tap with Duke Brothers
Article features Robert Fuller (along with his brother) of The Duke Brothers Coffee and a current student in Humber’s International Business program.  Read more

Huffington Post - August 17, 2015 - Cake Poutine Will Be At This Year's CNE
Feature article on Humber's Baking and Pastry Management grads new CNE dessert.   Read more

Huffington Post Canada – August 18, 2015 – Supporting Colleges’ Applied Research Will Keep Ontario Competitive
Article mentions innovative iPad case designed by Industrial Design professor Odin Cappello and his team of students. Read more

Toronto Star – August 19, 2015 – Humber College graduate makes cake poutine at the Ex
Article mentions wacky new dessert being sold at this year’s CNE by graduates of Humber’s Baking and Pastry Art Management program. Read more

CTV News - August 19, 2015 - Poutine to patties: CNE reveals this year's far-out fair food
Article mentions Humber’s Baking and Pastry Art Management program grads new Cake Poutine dessert available at the 2015 CNE.  Read more

The Chronicle Herald – August 20, 2015 – App keeps tabs on health information
Article features Public Relations graduate, Patti Ryan, whose company has launched an app to aid pharmacy clients. Read more

Guelph Mercury – August 21, 2015 – Gary Cain cooks up a storm on many music fronts
Article profiles guitarist Gary Cain, who studied music at Humber.  Read more

Toronto Star – August 24, 2015 – Drummer with rare, incurable neurological condition re-teaches himself to play
Feature interview with Daniel Schwartz, program co-ordinator of Humber’s Protection, Security and Investigation program.   Read more

Etobicoke Guardian - August 25, 2015 - Try cake poutine at CNE courtesy of Humber College baking grads
Feature article on the newest CNE dessert created by Humber’s Baking and Pastry Art Management program grads.  Read more

Peterborough Examiner – August 27, 2015 – Carley Smale’s debut movie Cold Season to screen at two film festivals
Article mentions group of film and media students from Humber who filmed Cold Season, which will be shown at TIFF in September. http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2015/08/27/carley-smales-debut-movie-cold-season-to-screen-at-two-film-festivals

Inside Toronto – August 29, 2015 – Techsdale connects Rexdale youth with high-tech experiences at Humber College
Article features pilot program for youth interested in game development, currently underway at Humber College for a 14-week term. http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/5819003-techsdale-connects-rexdale-youth-with-high-tech-experiences-at-humber-college/