Announcements

When:
March 13, 2024
Contact:
Aging in Community Education and Research Hub (ACER)
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In February, Humber’s Aging in Community Education and Research hub (ACER) hosted ‘Leading with Gentelligence: Maximizing the Potential of a Multigenerational Workforce’.

The recording on this session is now available on the ACER website

Led by Dr. Megan Gerhardt and author Bradley Schurman, this session is packed with invaluable insights into navigating the intricacies of an intergenerational workforce. Gain practical strategies for fostering collaboration and productivity across generations in the workplace.

About ACER

Humber’s Aging in Community Education and Research hub (ACER) is an initiative of the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI).

ACER’s mission is to ‘conduct innovative research that creates, implements and evaluates solutions that strengthen community-based supports to empower older adults to remain engaged in and connected to their communities’.

Learn more about ACER at https://www.agingincommunity.ca.

When:
March 13, 2024

The Employability Skills Hub Student Project team is collaborating with Humber College to develop a fresh platform aimed at assisting students in managing and tracking their skills, as well as potentially network with prospective employers and showcase their skills to the world.

The team would appreciate if Humber faculty would encourage their students to share their input to make sure we're building something that is truly benefitial. You can direct them to the questionnaire through the link below.

Complete the questionnaire

Thank you.

When:
March 13, 2024
Contact:
Megan Hornblow
Tel:
x75322

The Professional Writing and Communications (PWC) graduate certificate students are available for work in full-time writing and communications roles this spring and summer, from May to mid-August, for their work placement. PWC students work in various fields as grant/proposal writers, social media managers, communications specialists, editors and more!  

Third-semester PWC students are able to create documents suitable for a diversity of audiences and purposes using advanced linguistic and rhetorical skills and are prepared to produce work individually or in collaboration.   

The work-integrated learning experience should allow students to: 

  • demonstrate proficiency in adhering to professional writing best practices;
  • collaborate with others in a professional setting;
  • show responsiveness to business and organizational procedures and protocols;
  • apply core communications strategies and skills;
  • and show time-management skills by completing assigned tasks in a timely and professional manner.  

For more information about hosting a PWC work placement, please contact Megan Hornblow at megan.hornblow@humber.ca.

When:
March 13, 2024
Contact:
Desta McCalla
Tel:
x5182

Have you ever considered how much we rely on the use of colour as educators and learners? Think about it for a few minutes. And then, think about what your experience as an educator and/or learner would be like if you could not easily differentiate between colours. 

  • An estimated 2.6 million Canadians are colour blind. This is because of a missing or mutated gene on their X chromosome. One in 12 men (8%) and one in 200 women (0.5%) are colour blind. (4) 
  • While people with normal color vision see over one million shades of color, the color blind only see an estimated 10 per cent of hues and shades. (3) 
  • Common color confusions include green and yellow, gray and pink, purple and blue, and red and brown, with colors appearing muted and dull. Since 80 per cent of information is conveyed visually, this creates issues for color blind students. (3) 
  • View online for more images of how the color blind see colors. (3) 
  • At best, any situation which requires a colour blind learner to understand information based on colour only is likely to be at best a challenge and at worst an impossibility for them. (2) 
  • Subjects most impacted by Colour Blindness are maths, all areas of science, geography, sport and art but some aspects of other subjects, such as languages and media studies, can also cause issues. (2) 
  • Maps, graphs and charts are widely used in many different subjects but can be extraordinarily difficult for colour blind students to interpret. They will frequently miss important information unless maps/graphs/charts, etc. are also fully labelled using text, symbols or patterns. (2) 
  • Ensuring Accessibility in design is a form of empathy: trying to reach beyond your own personal perspective to try to understand other people who, in this case, very literally don’t see the world the same way you do. (1) 

Check out this TEDx Talk entitled It’s Not Easy Seeing Green: The Complexities of Color Blindness for more insight on the experience of those with colour blindness.  

Sources: 

  1. https://www.theverge.com/23650428/colorblindness-design-ui-accessibility-wordle   
  2. Secondary School & Higher Education - Colour Blind Awareness 
  3. Study Finds Overwhelming Evidence That Color Blindness Hinders Learning in School, Reports EnChroma | Business Wire 
  4. https://www.express-scripts.ca/raising-health/colour-blindness-what-colours-do-you-see#:~:text=An%20estimated%202.6%20million%20Canadians,gene%20on%20their%20X%20chromosome 

Visit our ALS Information for Faculty website to learn more about accommodating students with disabilities.  

Please email us at accessible-learning@humber.ca with suggestions for key accessibility-related topics that you would like us to address through the Communiqué. 

When:
March 12, 2024
Contact:
Amanda Koski

The International Centre is hosting a variety of workshops and events this week and next. Learn more: 

Travel to Canada (webinar)
Students are invited to join two of our International Student Advisor & Immigration Specialists before they travel to Canada to learn valuable travel tips and to make connections before arrival.

Tuesday, March 12 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Join via Teams

Paint & Sip (Lakeshore) 
Students are invited to join our student ambassadors for a delightful and creative experience at our Paint & Sip event. They can indulge in delicious coffee and donuts while unleashing their inner artist on canvas. It's the perfect opportunity for students to mingle with fellow students, unwind, and let their creativity flow. (Please note that walk-in is NOT available for this event. Students who wish to attend this event must RSVP on iCent.)

Thursday, March 14 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
Lakeshore Campus, G Commons
Pre-register on iCent

Paint & Sip (North)
Students are invited to join our student ambassadors for a delightful and creative experience at our Paint & Sip event. They can indulge in delicious coffee and donuts while unleashing their inner artist on canvas. It's the perfect opportunity for students to mingle with fellow students, unwind, and let their creativity flow. (Please note that walk-in is NOT available for this event. Students who wish to attend this event must RSVP on iCent.)

Friday, March 15 from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
North Campus, NX111
Pre-register on iCent

Study Permit Extension (webinar)
Students who are inside Canada and have an expiring study permit, are invited to attend the webinar to learn about the process to apply for a study permit extension. This session will be delivered by two of Humber's licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants/Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RCICs/RISIAs).

Wednesday, March 20 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Join via Teams
When:
March 12, 2024
Contact:
Humber Press
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The Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is pleased to announce a call-for-papers for a special issue on “Navigating the Future of Work: Empowering Learners in a Transforming Ecosystem.” This title aims to encapsulate the dynamic nature of the evolving work landscape and the critical role of education in preparing for these changes.

This call-for-papers invites contributions that explore innovative approaches, strategies, and solutions for equipping learners with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to thrive in the future workforce.

We seek to encourage a broad range of submissions, including but not limited to empirical research, theoretical analyses, case studies, and reviews. Writing in plain language to maximize accessibility is a must: if your colleague or a friend can understand it, your paper is good to go! We encourage creativity and adding personal flair.

We invite you to send us your expression of interest at JIPE.ca by May 1.

Learn more about the call-for-papers.

If you’ve any questions, please direct them to humberpress@humber.ca.

When:
March 12, 2024

Don't forget: The online module for the Introduction to Generative Artificial Intelligence for Instructors is open for all Humber teachers.

Acesss it via the AI Module. Please enter the password: genai_humber

Consider completing the short survey that is part of our research study (REB#0351) linked at the start of the module. Of course, if you do not want to complete our survey (although it will help immensely if you do) you are still able to access the module.

If you have any questions please reach out to Jennie Miron at jennie.miron@humber.ca.

When:
March 12, 2024

Hello all Humber teachers,

Please consider completing the short Artificial Intelligence Application Survey that will enable us to learn more about generative artificial intelligence and our teaching practices. 

If you have questions about the survey you may contact Jennie Miron at jennie.miron@humber.ca.

The survey remains open until March 15.

We appreciate your help.

When:
March 11, 2024

To the Humber Community, 

The Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform anti-abortion group has indicated they plan to hold a small outreach event outside at Humber’s North Campus on Tuesday, March 12 from approximately 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.   

The group has visited on past occasions and based on those experiences we have worked to limit the impact of their visit while accepting their right to peacefully assemble on College property under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. 

We expect the group to be located just off the crosswalk between the bus loop and the LRC, and to remain outside of campus buildings. In order to minimize engagement, you can consider avoiding this area by using a different entrance to access campus. 

The group have agreed to remain in this location while on campus. Participants typically have signs and materials that contain graphic material that many people find upsetting or disturbing. They may distribute literature and/or attempt to engage people in dialogue. Please also note that interactions with the group may be filmed by the participants.  

You do not have to interact, speak with or receive any materials the group may be trying to hand out. It is advised that you avoid provocation or confrontation with participants. Should you require support before, during or after the group’s visit, available services include:  

Students may also indicate a need for support. Please direct them to the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre. Also, GoodToTalk (1.866.925.5454) is a 24-hour mental health support for post-secondary students in Ontario.   

Please contact Andrew Leopold by email or Teams if you have any questions. 

Jason Hunter 
Vice-President, Students and Institutional Planning 

Discover the Hidden Benefits of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Are you aware that acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine can do more than just manage chronic pain?

From alleviating menstrual pain and irregularities to improving sleep patterns and improving digestive health, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) holds the key to holistic well-being.

Meet our third-year TCM students at our North Campus clinic and experience the healing power of ancient wisdom combined with modern expertise.

Contact us today to book our appointment

Email: info@tzuchiclinic.ca
Phone: 416.675.5015

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