Announcements

Showcase 2023 - Registration is Now Open
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When:
May 30, 2023
Email:
showcase@humber.ca

Registration Now Open for Showcase 2023!  

Join us on Thursday, June 8 at the North Campus for our annual Showcase event and celebration of teaching and learning innovations. This year, we're exploring what it means to be Authentic. 

Let's work together towards an inclusive community where everyone can be their true selves and discover how we can make learning more accessible and personalized. 

To witness the art of teaching, learning, and support in an Authentic environment and discover the available sessions, visit https://humber.ca/innovativelearning/showcase.

Secure your spot by registering today: 

Information Regarding the Hold and Secure at Lakeshore Campus
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When:
May 30, 2023

A hold and secure was initiated at Humber College's Lakeshore campus on Tuesday, May 30 at 11:47 a.m., followed by a lockdown of the Welcome Centre at 12:36 p.m. Police conducted an on-site investigation of campus buildings. Police determined there was no risk to public safety and the hold and secure of campus and lockdown of the Welcome Centre were lifted at 12:45 p.m.  

The safety and security of the Humber community is always of the utmost importance. We thank staff, students and visitors for the cooperation and thank Toronto Police Services for the quick resolution.

Operating Room Nursing - RN Certificate Program Approval
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When:
May 30, 2023
Two nurses working on a patient on an operating table

In May 2023, Humber College obtained program approval by the Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada. There are currently only six institutions holding that approval designation in Canada. 

The Operating Room Nursing - RN certificate program is designed for registered nurses (RNs) seeking to advance their practice in perioperative nursing. This certificate is based on the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) competencies for perioperative nurses, current research, and adheres to the current Operating Room Nurses Association of Canada (ORNAC) Standards, Guidelines, and Position Statements for Perioperative Registered Nurses. 

The Operating Room - RN certificate program includes four intensive online theory and lab-based courses over a total of eight weeks. The courses are asynchronous. Weekly onsite labs are scheduled by the Program Advisor. A full-time clinical placement of six weeks completes the program. 

Learn more about the program

Ontario Colleges Student Experience Survey
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When:
May 30, 2023

Background

Humber is committed to continuous quality improvement and engaging students in this process. Beginning June 12, the college will administer the online ‘Ontario Colleges Student Experience Survey’ (OCSES) that has replaced the previous ministry KPI Student Satisfaction survey. This survey will measure student experiences related to teaching and learning quality, program related knowledge and skills, work-integrated learning (if applicable), and student services and resources. The results of the survey will allow the college to identify strengths and areas of improvement.

Administration

All students in full-time, funded programming who began their studies in Winter 2023 and are currently enrolled in their second semester will receive a personal survey link on Monday, June 12. The survey will remain open until Friday, June 23 at midnight. Key messaging will be communicated to students by Humber to promote the survey and encourage completion. In order to achieve an optimal response to this survey, facilitators/instructors will be present in classes selected by the Faculties to explain the purpose of the survey to students, provide direction for survey completion and allot class time to complete the survey (approximately 10-15 minutes).

For questions about the survey, please contact Jean O’Donnell at jean.o’donnell@humber.ca.

Conversation Circles and Reading Circles
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When:
May 29, 2023
Contact:
Franc Jamieson
Email:
franc.jamieson@humber.ca

The Math & Writing Centre is pleased to present free services for all Humber and Guelph-Humber English language learners. Please let students know these services are available to them:

Conversation Circles

Students can join a tutor and several English language learners for one hour to practice conversation and listening and speaking skills.

Summer 2023 Schedule:

  • Lakeshore Campus, room F201: Tuesdays 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • North Campus, LRC third floor: Thursdays 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Online: Fridays 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
    For the online Conversation Circles session, students can join via Microsoft Teams at the time of the session.

Conversation 1-on-1 Sessions - Students can book an appointment with a tutor to talk one on one for 30 minutes or one hour to practice speaking, to go over readings, to review Ted Talks and much more.

  • Students can log in with their Humber credentials in our booking system, select as course “Conversation One on One”, select a tutor and time and book the session.

Reading Circles

Students can join a tutor and several English language learners for one hour to practice reading comprehension and analysis as well as building vocabulary and general fluency.

Summer 2023 Schedule:

  • Lakeshore Campus, room F201: Thursdays 1 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • North Campus, LRC third floor: Mondays 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.                    
  • Online: Fridays 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
    For the online Reading Circles session, students can join via Microsoft Teams at the time of the session.

Questions? Staff and students can write to us at writingcentre@humber.ca or contact us through our website. 

This Week at Gourmet Express
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When:
May 29, 2023
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
List of food items expected in store this week

Check out what we have in store this week. Enjoy freshly made meals and baked goods prepared by students in our culinary and baking programs.  

In-store this week:  

  • Bagels, soft pretzels
  • Biscotti, vanilla bean crescents
  • Hot appetizers: shrimp & chicken spring rolls, spinach & feta spanakopitas, tofu rice ups
  • Lamb navarin with turned root vegetables, pan-fried polenta with toasted pumpkin seeds
  • Vegetarian tacos with seitan, guacamole & salsa cruda

Pricing and product availability are subject to change.  

Summer Hours of Operation  
Monday to Thursday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  
Friday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m

Last Call to Apply for the Graduate Assistance Program (GAP)
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When:
May 29, 2023

The deadline to apply to be a 2023 GAP scholarship recipient is June 9, 2023. 

Humber College has a Professional Development Policy provision that awards scholarships to employees seeking to advance their education through discipline-specific post-secondary degrees, Master or Doctoral degrees at an accredited post-secondary institution. 

All full-time academic, support, and admin employees who have completed their probationary period are eligible to apply. Funding under this program is for tuition fees, for a maximum of four (4) years for each individual program up to a maximum of five thousand dollars ($5,000) per fiscal year. 

The application deadline is June 9, 2023. All full-time employees interested in applying can find more details on the application process and forms in the links below: 

Questions? Please email us at oe@humber.ca.

Career Milestones Recognition - May 2023
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When:
May 26, 2023
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
List of employees celebrating Career Milestones in May

Congratulations to all our employees celebrating Career Milestones in May!

The following employees are celebrating their 1, 5, 10, 15, 20 and 40-year anniversary with Humber. We encourage you to reach out to your colleagues to congratulate them on their Career Milestones,

1 Year 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years 40 Years
Ramandeep Kaur Kevin Gonneau Jasjeet Bal Melissa Melo Bernard Aron David Patrickson
Sadiya Chowdhury Jamila Khan Arpita Patel   Tamiza Kassam  
Gio Santoro Kim Folliott Joao Silva      
Valerie Herzog   Kathy Ullyott      
Antonio Folino   Cheryl LeBlanc      
Amanda Cruickshank   Jason Benlas      
Chanuka Wijekoon          
Rumana Matin          
Christopher Clay          
Gabi Hentschke          
Nick Wilcox          
Vishaly Srikumar          

Although we do our best to ensure we don't miss anyone, sometimes it happens. If we have missed anyone on this list, our sincere apologies. Please let us know so we can correct our records and ensure the employee receives recognition.

Questions? Please email us at oe@humber.ca.

Staff Lounge Weekly Menu
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When:
May 26, 2023

Weekly menu for May 29 to June 2.

The Staff Lounge is open Monday to Friday 10 a.m until 2 p.m. 

Monday, May 29

Meat lasagna
Vegetable lasagna
Garlic bread, vegetables and salad

Tuesday, May 30

Middle eastern chicken bowl
Falafel bowl
Rice, vegetables and salad

Wednesday, May 31

Moroccan chicken tagine
Moroccan vegetable tagine
Rice, vegetables and salad

Thursday, June 1 

Maple and balsamic roast pork loin
Greek pasta bake
Mashed potatoes, vegetables and salad

Friday, June 2

Fish and chips (sole)
Sauteed perogies with caramelized onions
French fries and salad
Black/African Employee Resource Group - Call for Membership
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When:
May 25, 2023
Contact:
BAERG Co-Chairs
Email:
BlackERG@humber.ca

Humber has identified as its Strategic Priority #7 under Pillar #3, Healthy and Inclusive Community, to continue to build a diverse and inclusive community of exceptional students, faculty, and staff. The specific supporting action is to establish and implement an institutional framework and strategy for equity, diversity and inclusion that addresses the needs of both students and employees. 

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) bring together employees who share a common identity, characteristic and set of interests. They create a culture of inclusion that enhances employee engagement and further supports organizations’ vision and values.  

The Black/African ERG was launched in September 2020 and is one of two ERGs that Humber College currently offers for all eligible staff and faculty. (Source: Catalyst) 

Humber employees who identify as Black/African and are interested in joining the ERG are invited to send an email to the Co-Leads, Shernett Bennett at shernett.bennett@humber.ca or Lola Nelson lola.nelson@humber.ca.

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