Announcements

Share your Ideas and Strategies for Academic Integrity
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When:
September 30, 2024

October 16 is the International Day of Action for Academic Integrity (Day of Action). This year we will host pop-up events at the North, Lakeshore, IGS and 110 Carrier Drive. More information will come about those events soon, so stay tuned!

Leading up to the October 16, we invite educators to share their strategies for promoting academic integrity in their learning environments. By sharing your methods, whether through fostering a culture of honesty, integrating integrity into course design, or modeling integrity in the classroom, you can help create a richer dialogue on this crucial topic. Let’s collaborate to inspire best practices that support students in upholding ethical standards in their academic journeys. Please share your ideas by going to the Creating a Culture of Integrity: From Start-Up to Sunset website and entering your successes.

If you have questions about this content or want to talk about academic integrity please contact Jennie Miron at jennie.miron@humber.ca.

New Platform for TELUS Health & Employee and Family Assistance Program
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When:
September 27, 2024

TELUS Health provides all employees with access to online resources on topics such as health and well-being, career and workplace, financial security, and life-events. Full-time employees and Regular Part-Time (RPT) Support Staff also have access to the Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

TELUS Health recently launched its new and improved TELUS Health One platform which can be accessed by downloading the TELUS Health One application, or by visiting www.one.telushealth.com. To login, enter Humber’s shared log-in credentials below:

  • Username/Company Code: humber
  • Password: lifeworks

Additional information can be found on the Employee Services & Resources page on the People(s) and Culture website. Part-time/contract employees who need counselling support should contact oe@humber.ca for assistance. 

For more information on the well-being resources for employees, visit Humber’s online Healthy Community Hub.

If you have any questions, please contact oe@humber.ca. 

Stay well and be the healthiest you, you can be! 

Bargaining Bulletin from CEC
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When:
September 26, 2024

The College Employer Council has posted "Workload and Monetary Proposals" on its website.

More information is also available on the CEC’s website.

Grab 'n Go Food Bank at the Lakeshore Learning Commons
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When:
September 27, 2024

At the Lakeshore Learning Commons (L1000), the Grab 'n Go Food Bank is a FLAS partnership with the Library and the Faculty Union.

In October, the Grab 'n Go at the Lakeshore Learning Commons (L1000) will run every Tuesday. 

Please note the upcoming Tuesdays when food will be available:

  • Tuesday, October 1
  • Tuesday, October 8
  • Tuesday, October 15
  • Tuesday, October 22
  • Tuesday, October 29

How does the Food Bank work?

  1. Members of the Humber community who are experiencing food insecurity or hardship are encouraged to stop by the Lakeshore Learning Commons (L1000) between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  2. There they will encounter a cart with a selection of non-perishable and fresh food items.
  3. They can take what they need. It's that easy!

Can I help?

The Grab 'n Go Food Bank at the Learning Commons (L1000) is a FLAS partnership with the Library and the Faculty Union. If you would like to contribute, food donations are always welcome and appreciated. All donations can be dropped off at the Learning Commons (L1000) or the Lakeshore's MED building, 3rd floor. 

Together, let's help fight food insecurity and ensure all members of our Humber community have access to food.

If you have questions, you may contact Sarah Armenia at sarah.armenia@humber.ca. 

Nuit Blanche 2024 – Lakeshore Campus Closures
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When:
September 26, 2024
Contact:
Casey Norris
Email:
casey.norris@humber.ca
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Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Nuit Blanche 2024 - Saturday, October 5th

As part of the upcoming Nuit Blanche event taking place at the Lakeshore Campus on October 5 and 6, there will be a handful of space closures and impacts on the east side of the campus. The majority of the impacts will take place outdoors and on the event weekend itself. Visible work will begin to occur Wednesday, October 2 as outdoor projects are installed around the cottages, but impacts will be kept to just small areas around the Quad.  

During the event weekend, all Cottages and L Building will be closed for the event and regular activities will be suspended from 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 5 until 12 p.m. on Sunday, October 6 at the latest. Our teams will work diligently to open spaces on Sunday once post-event production wraps up.  

Closure notices will be placed at all cottage entrances as well as around the L Building to keep the community updated. 

Please view a full list of closures below.

Closures leading up to the event (October 2-5)

Quad Field (partial, small closures – traffic flow will not be restricted):

  • Thursday, October 3 and Friday, October 4 - all day  

K Cottage 1st floor Common Area:

  • Friday, October 4 at 2 p.m. onwards

L Building 2nd floor:

  • Friday, October 4 at 2 p.m. onwards

Nuit Blanche Event Weekend (October 5 & 6):

Cottages C, D, E, F, H, I, & J fully closed:

  • Saturday, October 5 at 4 p.m. to Sunday, October 6 at 12 p.m. 

L Building, Cottages G & K partially closed:

  • L Building – 3rd and 4th floor and West Side Stairwell (all floors) fully closed  
  • Saturday, October 5 at 7 a.m. to Sunday, October 6 at 12 p.m. 
  • L Learning Commons (computer area and study rooms) fully closed 
  • Saturday, October 5 at 12 p.m. to Sunday, October 6 at 12 p.m. 
  • Cottages G & K – 2nd floor fully closed, and 1st floor partially closed  
  • Saturday, October 5 at 12 p.m. to Sunday, October 6 at 12 p.m. 

Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive (south of Lakeshore) and Ring Road around cottages closed (no vehicle access):

  • Saturday, October 5 at 5 p.m. to Sunday, October 6 at 7 a.m. 

We’re looking forward to welcoming our community, staff, and students to celebrate art and community at Nuit Blanche. This acclaimed event is back in Etobicoke for the third year, and Humber is delighted to be bringing our campus to life again with even more art. 

We thank you for your understanding and support while our teams work hard preparing our campus for upwards of 250,000 visitors on October 5 and 6.

If you have any questions or concerns, please connect with Casey Norris (casey.norris@humber.ca) and/or Melissa Poliah (melissa.poliah@humber.ca).

Winter 2025 Orientation
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When:
September 26, 2024
Contact:
mitchelle mercado
Email:
mitchelle.mercado@humber.ca
The Orientation Team taking a group photo

The Orientation Team within Student Success and Engagement (SSE) is excited to begin collaborating with Academic Faculties and campus partners in preparation for Winter 2025 Orientation. We look forward to working with you all to support new students in their transition to Humber Polytechnic. 

Orientation will comprise of virtual pre-arrival events, online guides and resources, program-focused Meet Your Faculty sessions, and on-campus events and activities.    

Outline for Winter 2025 Orientation 

December 2 to 19: The First Year Experience (FYE) and Orientation Team will be offering virtual Pre-Arrival Mentoring Sessions. These sessions will welcome and guide students in their transition into Humber over 3 weeks, providing information on what to expect, engagement, and support. Pre-Arrival Mentoring Sessions are designed to provide students with an opportunity to have all their orientation questions answered and connect with the FYE Team and their peers before they begin their classes.  

Friday, January 3: In partnership with our Academic Faculties, we will host Academic Orientation with our Meet Your Faculty sessions at the Downtown Campus (IGS). These sessions will be delivered hybrid and on-campus.   

We will also be hosting our Virtual Meet Your Faculty sessions for Faculties who have chosen to facilitate them online for North and Lakeshore programs only.  

Monday, January 6: In partnership with our Academic Faculties, we will host Academic Orientation with our Meet Your Faculty sessions at Lakeshore Campus. These sessions will be in-person, on-campus.  

Tuesday, January 7: In partnership with our Academic Faculties, we will host Academic Orientation with our Meet Your Faculty sessions at North Campus. These sessions will be in-person, on-campus.   

January 8 to 10: Orientation will host Welcome Stations on campus each day to further support and orient our students to Humber Polytechnic.    

January 8 to 31: Orientation, with the support of our campus partners, will host Welcome Events for students. This programming will focus on well-being and social connection, and we will continue to promote services and resources available to students throughout their time at Humber. We will reach out to campus partners with further information on how to get involved.    

We welcome feedback from all our partners and appreciate the continued support from the Humber community.    

If you have not previously been involved with Orientation but would like to partner with us in welcoming students in Winter 2025, please reach out to: 

Humber Students Shine Again
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When:
September 27, 2024

The International Day of Action for Academic Integrity is set for October 16.

A free online pre-event will run on October 2 at 11:15 a.m. This year, there are two Humber Polytechnic students participating on an international panel. Alicia Vail (Nursing student) and Fatmir Gjoni (Global Business Management student) will discuss how students can use social media to promote academic integrity. You can register to hear what they have to say on the event's webpage.

And don't forget to register for other free online sessions on October 16 by reviewing the full schedule online. You can register for any of those sessions at Registration Academic Integrity.

If you have any questions about this information or want to talk about academic integrity please contact Jennie Miron, at jennie.miron@humber.ca

#AcademicIntegrityAllIn


 

Humber Journalism relaunches student newspaper on state-of-the-art online platform
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When:
September 26, 2024
Humber Et Cetera home page

Humber Polytechnic's award-winning Journalism Advanced Diploma program continues to be a leader in journalism education. The program has relaunched its flagship student publication, Humber Etc., on Village Media's proprietary Villager system, representing a significant advancement in journalism education at Humber.

As the first post-secondary publication on the Villager platform, the Humber Etc. website offers a professional, contemporary design that will serve as a hub for hyperlocal news coverage of the campus and surrounding areas. Students will benefit from the latest online publishing tools, gaining invaluable hands-on experience that will prepare them for the evolving media landscape. The site will also feature free classified ads, polls, an event calendar, and directory listings for campus groups, enhancing student engagement and community building. There's even a daily newsletter aimed at students to keep them on top of what's happening on campus.

We invite all faculty, departments and campus groups to explore opportunities to share their content at https://www.humberetc.ca.

 

Humber Polytechnic Releases New Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) Action Plan: BUILDING CONNECTIONS
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When:
September 26, 2024

Humber Polytechnic has released its Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) Action Plan. The plan lists four EDIB Areas of Action that provide clear direction and prioritize key institutional EDIB initiatives in the most impactful areas. The Areas of Action reflect a structured approach for EDIB work that will foster alignment across institutional plans, enabling cohesive efforts and a unified vision. 

The Areas of Action within the Action Plan are:

  • Inclusive Campus Culture and Organizational Leadership;
  • Equitable Student Success;
  • EDIB Learning Innovation; and
  • Collective Action and Community Engagement.

Each of these areas include a series of actions that will be undertaken from 2024 to 2028. Going forward, the Office of EDIB will collaborate with the community to communicate and approach implementation, gather feedback, and consistently monitor progress and effectiveness of initiatives aligned with the overarching EDIB metrics.

You can read the EDIB Action Plan on the Inclusion and Belonging webpage.

Also, stay up to date with the EDIB Team by joining our mailing list. You can register online.

Thank you to everyone who continues to advance EDIB with intentionality, making Humber the inclusive community it is.

Dr. Yasmin Razack
Dean, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Our shared responsibility for fostering inclusion and belonging
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When:
September 26, 2024

Dear Humber community, 

At Humber Polytechnic and the University of Guelph-Humber, we believe that inclusion and belonging are values and essential pillars that strengthen our community, enrich our society, and shape our collective futures. Our commitment to fostering an environment in which every individual feels valued, respected, and included is unwavering. Belonging is our bedrock as we are dedicated to actively embedding inclusion across all aspects of the student experience. 

The Importance of Inclusion and Belonging  

Inclusion and belonging are essential to the well-being and success of our community, rooted in compassion, care, and empathy for one another. When we embrace diversity, we celebrate our unique brilliance and empower each other, creating space for growth and understanding. By fostering an inclusive environment, we enhance the educational experience and build the strength to contribute meaningfully to society. A community in which everyone feels they truly belong is one where innovation, creativity, and collaboration thrive, powered by our collective care for each other.  

Our Shared Responsibility  

Creating a culture of inclusion and belonging requires the collective effort of every member of our community. It is our shared responsibility to be considerate of others, challenge biases, stand against discrimination, and support one another. Together, we can continue to build a community of care in which everyone feels safe, respected, and valued.  

Be a Builder of Brilliance:  

We encourage you to actively participate in fostering a sense of belonging on our campuses. Engage in our on-campus events, learning and development sessions, foster an open dialogue with other faculty and academic leaders about how you can help foster an inclusive community. Your involvement is key to creating a supportive and respectful environment for all.   

Today we launched the Building Connections: An EDIB Action Plan which details the actions the Humber/UofGH community can do to continue to foster an inclusive campus culture. The EDIB Action plan outlines how inclusion and belonging is at the forefront of everything we do. We encourage you review the full plan at https://humber.ca/inclusion-belonging/edib.  

Resources for Support  

  • New EDIB Collective Action Learning Hub workshop series and online LEARN modules are launching this Fall. Sign up for our mailing list to keep informed of upcoming offerings and resources; or if you have any questions, email our office at edib@humber.ca 
  • Well-being and Health:  
  • If you have concerns about discrimination, please contact the Office of Human Rights & Harassment at humanrights@humber.ca.  

As we look ahead, remember that our work is dynamic and ever-changing. Stay connected by reading the Communiqué and visiting www.humber.ca/updates for the latest news and information. While this note was created in consultation with several departments throughout Humber, you may also email edib@humber.ca if you have any questions. 

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