In the News: February – March 2014 Highlights

April 9, 2014

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24 Hours Toronto – February 5, 2014 – Research Key to Rewarding Degree
Article features interview with Humber’s Student Recruitment Advisor, John Rose – he speaks about what students should do when looking for a post-secondary school.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ncjj029sb7o8omo/Research%20is%20Key%20-%2024%20Hours%20Toronto.pdf
Also published on; 24 Hours Vancouver, 24 Hours Ottawa

CBC News at Six – February 7, 2014 – Dashboard cameras catching on with drivers
News segment features Humber's Truck Driving instructor, Rob Jackson speaking about technologies used on trucks.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/dashboard-cameras-catching-on-with-drivers-1.2528060

Toronto Star – February 20, 2014 – Around the world with Humber College
Article features Kendra Cassels Humber’s postgraduate Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management certificate program graduate who traveled to five countries in 80 hours.
http://www.thestar.com/life/post_secondary_education/2014/02/20/around_the_world_in_80_hours.html
Also published on Metro Toronto

Toronto Star – February 20, 2014 – Media Education enters new arena
Article features Humber’s Fitness and Health Promotion two-year diploma program.
http://www.thestar.com/life/post_secondary_education/2014/02/20/media_education_enters_a_new_arena.html

Toronto Star – February 22, 2014 – Car-buying course helps ease pain of auto purchase
Article features Humber’s car purchasing workshop.
http://torontostar.newspaperdirect.com/epaper/viewer.aspx

Ottawa Valley – February 20, 2014 – Local woman honoured for work with women’s health in developing countries
Article mentions Humber’s International Development graduate, Sabrina Rubli who was honored as part of International Development Week because of her work with Femme International.
http://www.insideottawavalley.com/news-story/4377191-local-woman-honoured-for-work-with-women-s-health-in-developing-countries

Metro Halifax – February 24, 2014 – An education on earning a couple of bucks
Article mentions Humber’s video contest that helps students.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7twwdu0lbrwpl7i/page%283%29.pdf
Also published on; Metro London, Metro Ottawa, Metro Saskatoon, Metro Vancouver and Metro Winnipeg

NOW Magazine - February 25, 2014 - Where to study: Schools all over the province offer courses on campus and/or by distance
Article mentions Humber’s Project Management and Business Planning programs, LGBT comedy workshop, ice rescue awareness and grief issues.
http://www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/classaction.cfm?content=195414

NOW Magazine – March 27, 2014 – He’s cute, but is he “hockey” enough?
Article mentions George Stroumboulopoulos a Humber Radio Broadcasting program graduate.
http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/story.cfm?content=197253

The Globe and Mail – February 27, 2014 – Incubating a new generation of business owners
Article features interview with Humber’s Dean of Research, Patricia Morgan and mentions the different opportunities available at the college to help students and recent graduates with starting a business.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/partners/advcolleges0214/attracting-non-traditional-workers-to-skilled-trades/article16996709/#dashboard/follows/

Brampton Guardian – March 5, 2014 -Duo looking for hockey gold in Sochi
Article features interview with Humber’s comedy-writing student Karl Ludwig who is participating in the Sochi sledge hockey tournament.
http://www.bramptonguardian.com/sports-story/4396945-duo-looking-for-hockey-gold-in-sochi/

Toronto Star – March 6, 2014 - Home Show a sure sign of spring
Article features Humber’s green booth featured at the National Home show, which will educate consumers about green home design and technology.
http://www.thestar.com/life/homes/2014/03/06/national_home_show_a_sure_sign_of_spring.html

Toronto Star – March 10, 2014 – International Festival of Authors to stage conference on First World War
Article features Toronto’s International Festival of Authors which will be hosted by Humber’s School of Liberal Arts & Sciences this fall to discuss the effects of the First World War.
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/books/2014/03/10/international_festival_of_authors_to_stage_conference_on_first_world_war.html

Metro Toronto – March 11, 2014 – Learn More about Humber
Article features Humber’s open house on April 12, 2014.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2fq90xjxej9cvfb/page%281%29.pdf

Metro Toronto – March 11, 2014 – Humber Grads make lasting impact
Article features Humber’s International Development graduates and Femme International founders Ella Marinic and Sabrina Rubli.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2fq90xjxej9cvfb/page%281%29.pdf

Metro Toronto – March 11, 2014 – Justice for All
Article features Humber’s Criminal Justice degree student Kenisha Morales.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/2fq90xjxej9cvfb/page%281%29.pdf

Breakfast Television - March 13, 2014 – Live at the Home Show
Live segment with Jennifer Valentyne at Humber’s booth at the National Home Show, segment also features interview with Humber professor Craig Crane and various students.
http://www.bttoronto.ca/videos/3335139797001/

CP24 Breakfast Show – March 13, 2014 – Live at the Home Show
Live segment with Steve Anthony at Humber’s booth at the National Home Show, segment also features interview with Humber professors Kerry Johnston and various students.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g6x48es170e4bf5/1EC36A7-43.wmv

Weather Network – March 17, 2014 – Live at the National Home Show
Live segment with Kevin Yarde at Humber’s booth at the National Home Show, segment features interviews with Humber professors Kerry Johnston, Susan Topping and students.

Toronto Star – March 19, 2014 - Toronto police criminal-background check backlog puts thousands of jobs and studies in limbo
Article features interview with Humber’s Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Jason Powell who speaks about how the criminal background checks backlog can affect students looking for a job.
http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2014/03/19/toronto_police_criminalbackground_check_backlog_puts_thousands_of_jobs_and_studies_in_limbo.html

Global News – March 20, 2014 – Jackknifed trucks, collisions slows traffic around GTA
Story features Humber’s transportation centre professor Rob Jackson who speaks about tractor-trailer collisions.
http://globalnews.ca/news/1206624/jackknifed-trucks-collisions-slows-traffic-around-gta/

Global News – March 20, 2014 – Backlog in Toronto police criminal-background checks puts jobs at risk
News segment features Humber paramedic student Cassey Rowed and Jason Powell, Dean of The School of Health Sciences speaking about the criminal background check backlog in Toronto.
http://globalnews.ca/video/1221616/backlog-in-toronto-police-criminal-background-checks-puts-jobs-at-risk

NOW Magazine – March 21, 2014 - Where to study: Schools all over the province offer courses in Film and Broadcast Technology
Article features Humber’s Film and Television production and Film and Media production programs.
https://www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/classaction.cfm?content=196772