October 27th, 2020

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

October 9th, 2020

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

September 25th, 2020

Winter 2021 Planning Update

To all Humber employees,

With the Fall term well underway, I wanted to provide an update on our planning for the upcoming Winter term.

Our focus on health and safety continues to drive our approach to program and service delivery. You can expect that similar to our current situation we will continue to offer the majority of courses fully online in the Winter term. Most student services will continue to be offered virtually as well. Employees who are able to complete their work remotely will continue to do so for the Winter term.

I want to recognize the huge amount...Read more