Please note that the pedestrian bridge between LRC/N and Barrett CTI at North Campus will be closed for construction starting July 10 until August 4, 2023.
All other outside entrances to these buildings will not be disrupted.
Please view the attached construction notice for alternate routes.
This summer, wildfires will continue to be a cause for concern affecting environmental air quality and potentially people's health.
Environment Canada's Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to fluctuate over the coming months and we encourage the Humber community to regularly check the AQI website and take precautions as needed. This may include reducing or rescheduling strenuous activities outdoors if you experience symptoms such as coughing and throat irritation.
To help protect yourself from pollutants, a well-fitted respirator-type mask, such as an N-95, is recommended while outdoors during high risk periods.
Humber College continues to monitor AQI and follow guidance from Environment Canada and Toronto Public Health. Humber is committed to ensuring the health and safety of our community.
Stay safe and be well,
Occupational Health and Safety
Humber College’s Community Outreach & Workforce Development (COWD) department in partnership with the Faculty of Applied Science & Technology (FAST) are thrilled to announce the relaunch of an exceptional engineering and architecture program. This tailored program is aimed at supporting new immigrants to secure rewarding employment opportunities in their field in Canada. The Engineering/Architecture Bridging Program for New Canadians is generously funded by The Barrett Family Foundation as part of the Barrett Centre Industry Skills Training and Development Program.
Designed in collaboration with industry and community, the bridging program provides participants with comprehensive technical training, soft skills development, and employment support - all tailored to the specific needs of immigrant engineers, architects, technologists and technicians - in the fields of civil engineering, architecture and mechanical engineering. With the relaunch, the program has been updated to reflect the current industry needs of employers as well as to recognize each participant’s prior learning as they move along their journey of restarting their careers in Canada.
COWD has offered specialized training and career support to more than 5,000 internationally trained professionals since 2009 - which has led them to further professional studies and employment in their desired fields. The Engineering/Architecture Bridging Program further reinforces our commitment to harnessing the talent and skills of newcomers to Canada, contributing to the local economy.
If you know someone who could benefit from this program, spread the word and encourage them to explore this incredible opportunity. Together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive engineering and architecture community in Canada!
The first cohort of the program begins on September 11, 2023. Applications are now being accepted on the program webpage.
Dear faculty members,
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to be the Principal Investigator for an upcoming project with an industry partner.
The project aims to design a cutting-edge wireless charging station specifically tailored for e-bikes and e-scooters. As a researcher on this project, you will play a crucial role in designing the case/cover/model for the wireless charging station.
Available Resources:
We believe this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Industrial Design Expert or related areas looking to take on a challenging, innovative and exciting project.
If you would like to learn more, please contact ORI’s Project Analyst, Juan Felipe Garcia at juan.garcia@humber.ca.
Congratulations to all our employees celebrating Career Milestones in June!
The following employees are celebrating their 1, 5, 10, 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 | 20 Years | 40 Years |
| Zeynep Sandirli | Justin Colyer | Hanh Do | Eric Ilano | Dalyce Newby |
| Thomas Urbaniak | Sussie Mungre | Yogyata Suri |
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| Liliana Dominguez | Nalini Andrade | Shannon Ho | Dawn Marie Warren | |
| Eddy Cheung | Kevin Viflanzoff | Jennifer Rich | Gene Carney | |
| Scott Brewster | Brenley DiFranco | Beverly Di Memmo | ||
| Michael Jeronimo | ||||
| Nisarg Patel | ||||
| Abiodun Ojo |
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.
Humber College is committed to reducing the volume of waste generated by 15 per cent per campus user by 2024. Several projects are underway to support this goal, including the Office Bin Reduction Project. Individual office waste bins will be removed from under desks in offices across the Humber North and University of Guelph-Humber campuses starting July 1.
Staff and faculty are encouraged to utilize the many multi-stream waste bins present in the corridors outside of classrooms and offices.
By eliminating individual office bins, staff and faculty will help Humber eliminate approximately 30,000 plastic bags per year from going to landfill.
This initiative was successfully implemented at IGS and Lakeshore and has diverted thousands of unnecessary plastic bags from landfills.
Exceptions are available for those with accessibility needs.
If you have any questions about this initiative, or accessibility needs, please email sustainability@humber.ca.
Look no further, Humber Magazine summer issue is here. From building a better future and enhancing the skilled trades to celebrating student achievement, our alumni and the Humber Hawks – there’s something for everyone in our latest edition. Find this and past issues at humber.ca/magazine.
Copies of the magazine will hit the newsstands at North and Lakeshore campuses later this week!
I am delighted to announce staffing updates and plans for the Inclusion and Belonging portfolio, which include the following teams.
Indigenous Education & Engagement (IE&E)
Indigenous Education & Engagement works in partnership with regional Indigenous communities to ensure Indigenous students are supported and connected to their learning environment- academically, culturally and socially. IE&E assists Indigenous students in making the transition and adjustment to the challenges of college life while creating an awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture and history in the greater campus community.
Roles and responsibilities of the IE&E team include:
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion provides human rights and equity programs and services to the Humber Community, working to ensure that equity, diversity and inclusion are instilled throughout the college. While EDI programming will be part of the I&B portfolio, human rights investigations will remain in the People(s) & Culture division.
In addition to the roles below, Kathryn Edgett-Emirzian, manager, Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion will report to Christopher Parkes, chief legal, risk & privacy officer. Kathryn’s focus will be Human Rights-related investigations and workplace assessments. She will also support Inclusion and Belonging on EDI-related matters.
The following positions will move from People(s) & Culture and Student Success and Engagement. Roles and responsibilities of the EDI team include:
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The following positions will remain in People(s) & Culture:
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Sustainability
Humber’s Sustainability team leads the college’s commitment to providing national leadership in developing sustainable campuses. As a hub for campus engagement and information, the team fosters a culture of sustainability through building operations and development, interacting with the physical environment and communities around us, and in embedding a sustainability mindset into teaching and learning.
Equity is an essential component of sustainability and is centred in the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Sustainable Development Goals are a framework that help us understand complex problems, and achieving balance between the social, environmental, and economic dimensions of our world. Moving Sustainability into Inclusion and Belonging will bring an intersectional lens to our work.
As part of the move, I am pleased to announce Lindsay Walker’s promotion to Director, Sustainability. Lindsay will continue her already stellar work leading Humber’s Sustainability strategy and embedding it into everything we do. This is important work as the college reimagines what it is to be a place of belonging.
Roles and responsibilities of the Sustainability team include:
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Please join me in welcoming our colleagues to the Inclusion and Belonging portfolio.
Thank you,
Jason Seright
Vice-President, Inclusion and Belonging
Over the last few days, there have been several incidents reported at Humber involving employees, students, and visitors experiencing a fall on a staircase. Although walking up and down the stairs is often an everyday occurrence, it is important to take a step back and remain vigilant.
Staircases come with some inherent dangers that are not present with level surfaces. At Humber, every precaution is taken to design staircases to reduce the potential of a misstep. While conditions, such as wet flooring, can contribute to a fall, some incidents can be caused by inattention, unsafe behaviours, and inappropriate footwear.
Consider the following the next time you need to take a staircase:
If there is a slip or trip hazard present on the stairs at Humber, call 416.675.6622 x4444 (Capital Development & Facilities Management) or 416.675.8500 (Public Safety).
Humber's annual report profiles the college's progress towards its strategic priorities. On May 24, 2023, Humber’s Board of Governors approved the college’s 2022/2023 Annual Report which reports against Humber’s 2022/2023 Business Plan.
2022/2023 marked the last year of Humber’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. To hear more about Humber’s next strategy development steps, read President Vaughan’s Humber’s Board Approves 2023-24 Budget and Business Plan.
To access current and past Business Plans and Annual Reports, please visit Humber’s Publications page.
