Humber In the News: May, June & July 2013 Highlights

July 31, 2013

Etobicoke Guardian – May 1, 2013 – For the Love of Marquetry
Article mentions a group of woodworkers at Humber who won the National Marquetry Society Exhibition in England in 2011.
www.dropbox.com/s/jih85hesu620y0k/30.04.2013-Etobicoke%20Guardian%20-%20For%20the%20Love%20of%20Marquetry.pdf

Etobicoke Guardian – May 8, 2013 – Humber College’s athletic director to retire after 35 years
Article discusses Doug Fox’s announcement to retire as director of the Athletics department at Humber.
www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/2556745-humber-college-s-athletic-director-to-retire-after-35-years/

National Post – May 13, 2013 – Brittany Blow: a good place to start learning Canadian History
Article discusses a survey conducted by students at Humber that shows that 91% of Canadians were unaware of Operation Husky and the important role Canadian soldiers played in 1943.
http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2013/05/13/brittanyblow/

24 Hours Toronto – May 13, 2013 - Getting down to business
Article discusses The Business School’s 10 four-year Bachelor of Commerce degrees built on a common two year platform. This article also features a quote from Alvina Cassiani, dean of The Business School.
www.dropbox.com/s/1zs3rcz8je2fdfs/13.05.2013-Toronto%2024%20Hours-Getting%20down%20to%20business.pdf

The Globe and Mail – May 15, 2013 - Cars vs. motorcycles: Can’t we all just get along
Article mentions a personal account from Lorraine Sommerfeld, a graduate from Humber’s motorcycle program. Lorraine states that the education she received at Humber was the best training she has ever received.
www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/car-life/cars-vs-motorcycles-cant-we-all-just-get-along/article11914926/#dashboard/follows/

Jobboom.com – May 15, 2013 – Schools trading in skills
Article discusses how Humber College has introduced technique programs in plumbing and electrical to give students an opportunity to get skills they need to find an employer and embark on an apprenticeship. The article also includes a quote from John Rose, student recruitment officer.
http://career.jobboom.com/headlines-torontosun/2013/05/15/20824146.html
Also published in; The Toronto Sun, Edmonton Sun, 24 Hours Vancouver, 24 Hours Toronto, 24 Hours Edmonton, Fort McMurray Today and 24 Hours Calgary

Now Magazine – May 29, 2013 – The Now Guide to Post-secondary education
Article mentions Humber’s Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant program.
www.dropbox.com/s/w7nksuoodzr9fx6/29.05.2013-Now%20Magazine-The%20Now%20guide%20to%20post-secondary%20education.pdf

Canadian Immigrant – May 31, 2013 – Winning with Newcomers
Article mentions Humber’s participation in the Internationally Educated Professionals Conference.
www.dropbox.com/s/nu58g6lxqmh85oa/31.05.2013-Canadian%20Immigrant-WINNING%20WITH%20NEWCOMERS.pdf

The Charlottetown Guardian – June 3, 2013 – Poet of the oil patch
Article features interview with Mathew Henderson, essay, technical and business writing professor at Humber. Mathew discusses his experience as a teacher and a poet.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/8ghdzpamj20q4in/Poet%20of%20the%20oil%20patch.PDF

The Toronto Star – June 5, 2013 - Toronto Cash Cab host Adam Growe blends trivia and standup
Article profiles Humber’s Radio Broadcasting graduate and Cash Cab host, Adam Growe.
www.thestar.com/entertainment/2013/06/05/toronto_cash_cab_host_adam_growe_blends_trivia_and_standup.html

The Toronto Star – June 12, 2013 - Should brothels be legal? Supreme Court of Canada ponders issue
Article features interview with Humber Police Foundations professor and head of Sextrade101, Natasha Falle, who discusses Canada’s prostitution laws.
www.thestar.com/news/canada/2013/06/12/should_prostitution_be_legalized_supreme_court_of_canada_examines_the_issue.html

The Toronto Star – June 12, 2013 – Criminal Minds’ Shemar Moore goes clubbing with Toronto baby girls
Article features a quote from Humber fashion management student Bethany King, who organized Shemar Moore’s fashion show in Toronto.
www.thestar.com/life/fashion_style/2013/06/11/criminal_minds_shemar_moore_goes_clubbing_with_toronto_baby_girls.html

Etobicoke Guardian – June 13, 2013 – Humber hosts 2013 Sickle Cell Conference
Article discusses Humber’s partnership with Sickle Cell Association on Ontario in hosting the 2013 Sickle Cell Conference and features a quote from Humber’s nursing professor, Janet Jeffery.
www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/3842972-humber-hosts-2013-sickle-cell-conference/

The Weekly Voice – June 15, 2013 – Film and Media Production Student in a TIFF
Article features interview with Humber Media Production student, Marie Tacbas, who was selected for TIFF’s Student Showcase screening, workshop and young filmmakers’ panel.
www.dropbox.com/s/xocqwu7ygkurupp/Film%20and%20Media%20Production%20Student%20in%20a%20TIFF.PDF

The Toronto Star – June 20, 2013 – Getting Kids into Golf
Article features interview with instructor in Humber’s Professional Golf Management program, Nick Trichilo. Nick discusses teaching young children how to play golf.
www.dropbox.com/s/jtf7oe9btcady8j/Getting%20Kids%20into%20Golf.PDF

The Weekly Voice – June 22, 2013 – Humber Students are Skilled at Trades
Article mentions Humber’s results in the Ontario Technological Skills Competition.
www.dropbox.com/s/6rjmxlu6i4ipgbg/Humber%20Students%20are%20Skilled%20at%20Trades.PDF

The Toronto Star – June 28, 2013 – Paramedic actor by day, paramedic by night
Article mentions Humber paramedic graduate, Ryan Richardson who is an actor in TV series Flashpoint and a fulltime Toronto EMS employee.
www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2013/06/28/paramedic_actor_by_day_paramedic_by_night.html

680 News – June 30, 2013 – Canuck comedy writer Robert Cohen making documentary on ‘Being Canadian’
Article discusses how Robert Cohen, American film director producer and screenwriter, spoke to Humber about why Canada produces so many comics.
www.news1130.com/2013/06/30/canuck-comedy-writer-robert-cohen-making-documentary-on-being-canadian/
Also published in; Calgary Herald, Metro Toronto, Metro Winnipeg, Metro Ottawa, Metro Edmonton, Metro Calgary, Nanaimo Daily News, The Lethbridge Herald, The Chronicle Herald

OHS Canada – June 30, 2013 - Passing the Torch
Article discusses Humber’s Workplace Safety and Insurance policy with employers and interns.
www.dropbox.com/s/xl4xyw59go17g8h/Passing%20the%20Torch%20.PDF

Canadian Immigrant - June 30, 2013 – Getting your foot in the door
Article features interview with Humber graduate, Jason Cook; he discusses the steps he took to get in to Humber’s Video Editing program.
www.dropbox.com/s/blxzr1ro475amwo/Getting%20your%20foot%20in%20the%20door.PDF

Etobicoke Guardian – July 1, 2013 – Humber College bestows eight honourary degrees
Article mentions Humber recognizing eight outstanding professionals with honorary degrees during the spring convocation ceremonies.
www.dropbox.com/s/qkxrge6bgo56z9d/Humber%20College%20bestows%20eight%20honourary%20degrees.PDF

The Toronto Star – July 2, 2013 – Sleek Toronto graffiti store is for art, not vandalism
Article mentions Humber’s Graphic Design grad and graffiti artist Skam who runs Toronto’s only full service graffiti merchandise store.
www.thestar.com/business/2013/06/15/torontos_only_graffiti_store_is_for_art_not_vandalism.html
Also published in; Metro Toronto

The Toronto Star- July 5, 2013 – Kids with autism benefit from outdoor classroom
Article mentions Humber’s School of Health Sciences creating an outdoor play space that will function as a living lab for researchers to study the impact of nature-based play on children in the early years.
www.thestar.com/life/parent/2013/07/05/kids_with_autism_benefit_from_outdoor_classroom.html

The Toronto Star- July 13, 2013 – Vocational training challenging traditional prestige of university degrees
Article mentions Humber’s one year fundraising certificate. Mimosa Kabir, a graduate from the program, says she was offered a job before graduating the program.
business.financialpost.com/2013/07/05/vocational-training-challenging-traditional-prestige-of-university-degrees/

The Toronto Star – July 15, 2013 – From troubled teen to Yale law graduate
Article is about Jamil Jivani, a Humber graduate who just graduated from Yale law school.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/07/14/yale_university_law_grad_jamil_jivani_has_a_message_for_other_struggling_kids.html
Also published in; Etobicoke Guardian, Brampton Guardian

The Toronto Sun – July 17, 2013 – Sun gets new leader
Article mentions Humber journalism graduate, Wendy Metcalfe, as the Toronto Sun’s first female editor-in-chief.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/hoyef0sbvbx7dr4/Sun%20gets%20new%20leader.PDF

680news.com – July 18, 2013 – 680 News music reporter receives Humber’s honourary degree
Article mentions Rudy Blair being honoured by Humber College with the Board of Governor’s honorary degree.
www.680news.com/2013/07/18/680news-music-reporter-receives-humbers-honourary-degree/

The Toronto Star – July 19, 2013 – Toronto man wins title of world’s fastest drummer
Article mentions Humber’s music bachelor degree graduate, Tom Grosset, who was named the world’s fastest drummer by the Guinness World Records.
www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/07/18/toronto_man_wins_title_of_worlds_fastest_drummer.html
Also published in; The Toronto Sun, Metro Toronto, Edmonton Journal, Deccan Chronicle

The Toronto Star – July 19, 2013 – Toronto Star Amateur: Steady Dumais captures Honderich Trophy
Article mentions Humber’ golf team captain, Alex Dumais as the winner of the 15th annual Toronto Star Amateur John Honderich Trophy.
www.thestar.com/sports/golf/2013/07/19/toronto_star_amateur_steady_dumais_captures_honderich_trophy.html

Canadian Architect – July 22, 2013 – Gow Hastings Architects shortlisted for AJ Retrofit Awards
Article mentions Toronto-based Gow Hastings Architects has been shortlisted for the 2013 Architects’ Journal Retrofit Awards in the “Higher Education” category for the design of the Humber College Centre for Justice Leadership.
www.canadianarchitect.com/news/gow-hastings-architects-shortlisted-for-aj-retrofit-awards/1002472672/

Breakfast Television – July 22 2013 – Red Bull Flugtag Preview
Segment features Humber interior design students with their Flugtag device for the Red Bull Canada Race
video.citytv.com/video/detail/2559894431001.000000/red-bull-flugtag-preview/

Space Network – July 22, 2013 – Red Bull Flugtag
Humber Interior Design students speak about their Flugtag device which they will be flying in Ottawa during the Red Bull Canada Race.
www.dropbox.com/s/e8lnrp73sl9icas/space%20network%20interview.jpg

Now Magazine – July 24, 2013 – Where to Study: Media Arts
Article mentions Humber’s Film and Television and Film and Media Production programs.
/www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/classaction.cfm?content=186910

Now Magazine – July 24, 2013 – Where to Study: Organic farmer
Article mentions Humber’s Arboriculture, Horticultural Technician and Urban Arboriculture programs.
www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/classaction.cfm?content=189286

Sault Star – July 24, 2013 – Sault College to offer golf program
Article mentions Humber’s partnership with Sault College in offering courses in business administration-professional golf management.
www.saultstar.com/2013/07/24/sault-college-to-offer-golf-program