It is with great pleasure that I announce the appointment of Alissa Firth-Eagland to the role of Humber Curator. Alissa brings extensive experience as a curator, writer, and arts administrator who deeply values the sharing and decentralization of culture. Alissa has extensive experience in developing local and international projects, contemporary arts, community development, multimedia, equity practices, cultural mediation, critical writing, publishing, and alternative forms of learning. Alissa has held various progressive positions including Project Manager, Isuma Distribution International (Igloolik, NU/Montréal, PQ); Curator, Musagetes (Guelph, ON); and Director/Curator, Western Front Media Arts (Vancouver, BC). Notably, she has curated projects in Italy, Croatia, Finland, Norway, France, and across Canada and co-produced The Secret Ingredient, a radio show about art and ideas. Additionally, her publishing practice was recognized with a Chalmers Art Fellowship and her editorial work has guided seven publications on art and society, most recently Preuzmimo Benčić (Take Back Benčić), a book about the work of Canadian artist Althea Thauberger with texts by Franco “Bifo” Berardi and Una Bauer. Her formal educational background in Integrated Media and Curatorial Practice includes credentials from OCAD University; The Banff Centre; and École du Magasin in Grenoble, France.  Please join me in welcoming Alissa to the Humber team.  Alissa will begin her full-time appointment on April 10, 2016 Eileen De Courcy Associate Vice President, Teaching and Learning