October 27th, 2020
President's Message

Humber to offer both online and limited in-person education in Winter 2021 term

As the global pandemic continues, we remain committed to providing you with a rich, career-focused education, academic and student services and supports, and innovative opportunities for connection and collaboration with faculty and peers at Humber and around the globe.

We know that this coming Winter semester will be different for everyone. We welcome those of you who are starting at Humber, and welcome back those who are continuing or completing your studies. No matter where you are in your educational journey, what hasn’t changed is our commitment to you.

Following our announcement last month that the Winter 2021 term would include...Read more

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October 21st, 2020
Blog Post

#HumberTogether

Humber College Lakeshore Campus

As we near the start of Reading Week and the midpoint of the Fall Semester, I want to check in with the Humber Community and remind all of you about how we’re sharing information about the pandemic and its impact on the college.

With our main campuses located in Toronto and on the border with Peel Region, the Ontario government’s recent decision to roll back parts of the province to a modified version of Stage 2 affected various areas of the college. Among other changes, our Fitness Centres and Gyms will be closed for the time being, as will seating...Read more

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October 9th, 2020
President's Message

Combatting Anti-Indigenous Racism through Education and Engagement

On September 26, Joyce Echaquan, a 37-year-old Atikamekw woman from Manawan was admitted to hospital in Quebec. While there, she received racist taunts from staff and later passed away from her illness. This tragedy is heartbreaking and unspeakable.

Ena Chadha, Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission released a statement earlier this month entitled, “The Critical Juncture of Hate.” In it, she highlights that while society as a whole has recently become more aware of the prevalence of systemic racism, the global pandemic has seemingly emboldened many people to announce and act upon their bigotry.

In previous...Read more

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