Announcements

When:
August 18, 2025

As you may know, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), the union representing all full-time support staff at all 24 Ontario colleges, and the College Employer Council (CEC) have been involved in collective bargaining on a new contract, as the current agreement ends on August 31, 2025. 

As part of the process, OPSEU members participated in a strike mandate vote from August 13 to 15. Members voted in favour of a strike mandate. This means that the union is in a strike position should it choose to do so, and provided it meets the required criteria. 

Bargaining is scheduled to continue through August. At this time no labour action has been declared and there is no impact on Humber operations. Classes are set to resume on Tuesday, September 2, and residence and services will be open. Students are encouraged to register and to prepare for the start of the September term. 

While we are unable to predict if labour action will happen, please know that Humber Polytechnic and the University of Guelph-Humber are committed to student success and ensuring that classes and academic progress will continue uninterrupted. Humber has never lost a semester because of labour action. 

Support staff are a valued and vital part of the Humber community and the Ontario college system.  

We will continue to update the Humber and Guelph-Humber communities. Please check for regular communication on our updates page, on our social media channels and by direct email. Please also visit the CEC website for updates and information.

When:
August 18, 2025

Where We Started

As a reminder, in 2023, Information Technology Services, in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability, launched a print strategy to rethink how we print, scan, and copy. Our goals were clear: reduce waste, lower costs and support a greener campus.

What’s Happened So Far

Thanks to everyone’s efforts and the shift to digital workflows, we’ve seen major results:

  • A 40 per cent drop in print volume, over eight million fewer pages printed annually
  • Transition to 100 per cent post-consumer FSC-certified paper

What’s Coming Next

The decline in print volume allows us to reduce the number of Xerox printers installed across the campus. This change supports our sustainability objectives without compromising the department and faculties’ ability to print, scan and copy as needed. 

Starting this month, we will begin removing printers. This includes both multifunction devices and desktop printers in areas where print activity has declined.

Together we’re continuing to build a more sustainable future one page at a time.

When:
August 18, 2025

View the hours of operation for food services from August 18 to 22.

North Campus Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Street Café 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
Starbucks - Town Hall 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
Tim Horton's CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Subway 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
Staff Lounge CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Food Emporium CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Trades Café 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
Residence CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Starbucks - LRC CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
GH CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Hawks CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Villa Madina CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Booster Juice  CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
The Spot CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Bento Sushi CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
               
Lakeshore Campus Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Starbucks 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
Tim Horton's CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
L-Commons CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Booster Juice CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
OTG 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
CH - Street Café CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Arena CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Residence Cafeteria (4th floor) CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
When:
August 18, 2025

The deadline to submit the Fall 2025 Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) letters to totalrewards@humber.ca is August 28, 2025. After this date, your over-age dependent’s access to your Sun Life coverage will be terminated, pending receipt of the Fall 2025 COE.  

If you have already submitted your COE letter to Total Rewards, or your Pension & Benefits Specialist, no further action will be required from you to continue their coverage past the designated August 31, 2025, termination date. COE Letters received after this date will still be accepted, with coverage being retroactively reinstated per the date indicated on the COE letter. 

Coverage for Over-Age Dependents:

As per Sun Life Policy, dependents over the age of 21 (but under age 25) may still be eligible for benefits coverage if they are: 

  • Considered an Eligible Dependent According to the Income Tax Act.
  • Actively Enrolled as a Full-Time Post-Secondary Student. 
  • Financially Dependent on You.

Coverage for Students Studying Abroad: 

Please contact totalrewards@humber.ca for more information and well in advance of the dependent departing Canada (approximately 6-8 weeks before the departure date so the application can be completed, documents are gathered and most importantly, approval can be obtained). 

Coverage for Over-Age Dependents with a Disability: 

  • If a child becomes disabled before the limiting age of 21 (or age 25, if a full-time student), coverage will continue, provided: 
  • The child is incapable of financial self-support because of a physical or mental disability 
  • The child depends on you for financial support 
  • The child is not married, living as common-law, or is not in any other formal union recognized by law. 

A completed Disabled Child Coverage Form is submitted directly to Sun Life for approval within at least 31 days of the date your child attains the limiting age of 21, to ensure that coverage continues. 

What You Need to Do: 

  1. Provide a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) letter which confirms that your over-age dependent qualifies for continued coverage, per Sun Life Policy:
    • Accepted proof is an enrolment letter printed on the school’s letterhead, containing your dependents name and duration of the current FT semester or academic year. 
    • Please note that we cannot accept screenshots; and the document must be in PDF format. 
  2. Send the COE Letter to totalrewards@humber.ca for processing. 

Questions? 

Please contact our HR Support Centre using one of the three methods: 

When:
August 14, 2025

Effective August 18, Capital Development & Facilities Managment's central and emergency phone number is changing. 

To report emergency issues around campus (spills, power outages, etc.), we can be reached at 416.675.5008 and CQ - Facilities (MS teams).

For non-emergency issues, please submit a work order through our website.

General inquires can be emailed to facilities@humber.ca.

When:
August 14, 2025
Contact:
Chris Mallory

We are excited to share that starting August 15, 2025, Humber will launch a new workflow that accelerates system access (Microsoft 365 and Blackboard) for part-time faculty

This enhancement is the result of a collaborative effort between People(s) & Culture (P&C) and the Digital Identity (DI) teams, focused on improving the onboarding experience by ensuring part-time faculty have the system access they need to support students.  

Why This Matters and What This Means: 

  • Part-time faculty will receive earlier access to Microsoft 365 and Blackboard. 
  • Account setup now begins shortly after an employment offer is accepted, granting  access to required systems before the P&C onboarding is complete.  
  • Note: Access to HRMS will remain the same (no access until the start date of the contract). 
  • Reduces support tickets and confusion during peak hiring periods. 
  • Supports a better first-day experience for part-time faculty and students. 

Contact HelloDI@humber.ca if there are any questions.  

Note: There is no change for the part-time faculty hired through the University of Guelph to teach courses at the University of Guelph-Humber. This change only applies to those hired through Humber’s HRMS. 

In Case You Missed It: What is Digital Identity (DI)? 

The Digital Student Experience (DSX) Program emerged from the 2023-2026 Digital Campus Plans. 

The DSX Program is comprised of Digital Identity, Digital Experience Platform and Enrolment and Admissions Rethinking. These three initiatives integrate and support each other in delivering on the promise of simplifying and personalizing the Humber student journey from prospect to alumni. 

Digital Identity (DI)  

Digital Identity (DI) is a single online Humber identity where an individual is known, welcomed and secure in every online interaction.

Digital Identity builds a profile that retains the user’s identity preferences, and delivers a unique personalized experience. DI includes:  

  • One single identity throughout the user’s entire Humber journey  
  • Access automatically evolves with roles  
  • Single, universal and evolving profile that is consistently available across all applications  

Learn more about Digital Identity in the Digital Campus Plan.

When:
August 14, 2025
Contact:
Robert Maniscole
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Map of North Campus closures

Please be advised that construction activities on August 19, 2025 will require the closure of exterior areas as shown on the attached two plans.

There will be no vehicular or pedestrian traffic in the area between Buildings E, EX, FX and G, including the courtyard from 5 p.m.

The area is required to be vacant as our contractor will be lifting structural steel up to the 4th floor of Building E.

When:
August 13, 2025

To the Humber Community,

The College Employer Council has posted "Bargaining Update - A strike cannot make unrealistic demands affordable" on its site. 

The College Employer Council (CEC) is the government mandated bargaining agent for the 24 Ontario publicly funded Colleges that negotiate collective agreements with unionized staff. The following information is being distributed on behalf of the CEC.

When:
August 13, 2025
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Pride Flag crosswalk at Lakeshore Campus.

The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) is proud to share that a new Pride Flag crosswalk has been installed at the Humber Cultural Hub at Lakeshore Campus, serving as a vibrant and visible symbol of our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

The Pride Flag crosswalk is more than a beautiful addition to our campus, it’s a daily reminder that Humber is “all in” when it comes to fostering a community where everyone feels safe, valued and celebrated. Its presence affirms our dedication to creating spaces where 2SLGBTQIA+ students, staff, faculty and community members know they belong.

Pride Through Collective Action

The new Pride Flag crosswalk is more than a visual landmark, it’s a call to action. It represents our shared responsibility to keep showing up for 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion every day, not just in June. We invite you to carry the spirit of Pride forward by engaging in meaningful ways that strengthen belonging across our campuses:

Together, we’re shaping a campus where inclusion is reflected in our spaces, our actions, and our community every day.

When:
August 11, 2025

Fall 2025 Registration is Open

Spark your child's creativity and passion for music with our engaging music classes designed for kids and youth. Whether they are just starting out or have some experience with a musical instrument, our classes offer a fun and educational experience that will help them develop their musical skills while having a great time.

Registration is now open for the fall term (September 13 to December 13, running on Saturdays) for the following courses:

  • Private Lessons: 30 or 60 minutes for the instrument of your choice (all ages)
  • Group Classes: Currently we are offering Children’s Musicianship (ages 3-10) and Intro to Piano (ages 6-12)
  • Ensembles: The ensembles introduce students to the joy of playing and improvising in the jazz idiom, helping them build the skills required to perform this challenging and rewarding music.

Register now

Don't miss out on this opportunity for your child to explore their musical talents. Sign up now to secure a spot!

Humber staff, family and friends can enjoy a 20 per cent discount on these courses:

  • CMCE 025-011 Music - Children's Musicianship
  • CMCE 032-002 Introduction to Piano Playing (Group Class)

Use code Music20. Valid until September 6.

If you have any questions, please email communitymusic@humber.ca.

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