Announcements

Retirement: Maria Soares
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When:
November 22, 2023
Contact:
Arvin Gopaul
Email:
arvin.gopaul@humber.ca
Maria Soares retirement poster

Please join us to honour Maria Soares’ 35 years of excellent service at Humber and to celebrate the legacy of hard work and commitment she leaves behind.  

The support Maria provides to students, faculty, and staff in identifying and acquiring media resources has made an immense difference to library services and their success. As the recipient of the 2008 Support Staff Distinguished Service Award, Maria helped develop and enrich the library’s media collection, and she contributed to various library and college initiatives over her 35-year career. 

Her listening skills, calm approach, professionalism, and understanding of user needs are well known across the college.  

Maria's last day at Humber will be December 31, 2023. Please join us for a retirement party to celebrate Maria and to wish her luck in this next chapter of her life. 

Date: Monday, December 18, 2023 
Time: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. 
Location: North Campus, Library, Learning Resource Commons (LRC), 4th floor 

Please RSVP by December 8 

A virtual GroupGreeting Card is also available for members of the Humber, University of Guelph-Humber, and Colleges Library community to sign. Please leave your messages by Friday, December 15. 

Library Spotlight: Labour Rights Movements
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When:
November 22, 2023
Student shouting on a bullhorn

Labour movements have helped achieve minimum wages, overtime pay, workplace safety standards, maternity and parental leave, vacation pay, and protection from discrimination and harassment. As the nature of work and employment continue to evolve, unions and other labour bodies remain focused on advocating for the improvement of workers’ rights. 

This reading list highlights various aspects of the labour rights movement.

Save the Date: 2023 Executive Team Holiday Open House
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When:
November 22, 2023
Collection of holiday-themed sweaters

Please join us for Humber's Executive Team's Holiday Open House on December 13 on the first floor of the Barrett CTI.

Drop in from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Your Fall/Winter Issue of the Humber Magazine is Here
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When:
November 22, 2023
The Fall/Winter cover image of the Humber Magazine.

The latest edition of the Humber Magazine is now available in digital and print.

This edition, titled Unleashing Creative Potential, highlights a transformation underway at the Lakeshore Campus, with the construction of Humber’s new Cultural Hub, a new home for Humber’s creative and performing arts programs. Get an inside glimpse of some of the innovative spaces that will be created within the Hub, including a new immersive media technology that will fill a 500-seat multipurpose performance hall.

This edition also pays tribute to the spirit of creativity. A "History of Harmony" timeline commemorates 50 years of music education, a new scholarship was established in memory of esteemed faculty member and music educator, Denny Christianson and a new educational outreach initiative details the work of Humber’s Community Music School, which extends private and ensemble music lessons to children aged three to 18. Among these highlights is a nostalgic retrospective: a visit from Duke Ellington to the college in the '70s.

These are merely a small sample of the many highlights presented in this edition, including a spotlight of Humber's new role as a venue for the popular Nuit Blanche art event. Moreover, we proudly announced the college's distinguished alumni who have been nominated for this year’s Premier’s Awards!

Look out for the latest issue of Humber Magazine located at news stands throughout North and Lakeshore campuses.

Read the digital edition or visit humber.ca/magazine to download an accessible version.

Retirement: Mary Alexander
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When:
November 22, 2023
Contact:
barbara Riach
Email:
barbara.riach@humber.ca

After 34 years of outstanding service, Mary Alexander has decided to retire at the end of December.

Mary joined Humber in 1989 and has been a dedicated and valuable member of the Office of the Registrar ever since. Over the years, Mary has exemplified professionalism, commitment, and tireless work ethic – working almost every convocation ceremony since June 1990! Known as “the lady at the back of the hall”, Mary has been a pillar to the convocation ceremonies and many other RO initiatives, including, her favourite event, the RO holiday party.

Given how many events Mary has had to organize, and the fact she does not like cake (?), she has requested that we do not host a retirement party. Mary has some vacation planned between now and the end of December however, so please take the chance to wish Mary well when you see her around.

As Mary embarks on this new chapter, we want to express our deepest gratitude for the hard work and dedication she has brought to Humber. If you would like to contribute a message or memory, we do have a retirement book available for signing. If you would like to sign Mary’s retirement book, please visit the Office of the Registrar at the North Campus (LRC, first floor) and connect with sheena.persaud@humber.ca or tanya.reda@humber.ca.

Mary, thank you, for your years of service to Humber. Your presence will be greatly missed. We wish you a happy and healthy retirement filled with joy, relaxation, and tropical adventures. May your retirement be as fulfilling as your career has been.

Congratulations!

Barbara Riach and the RO team

How Ableism Impacts Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
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When:
November 22, 2023

This 2021 study reviewed the experiences of students with disabilities and their professors in obtaining their academic accommodations. The findings were grouped into three main areas:  

1. Reinforced and Naturalized Marginality    

Students with disabilities experienced marginalization which was maintained and naturalized by institutional procedures and through their interactions with faculty.  

Students with disabilities often felt a need to fit with institutional “normative preferences” designed for non-disabled students. This caused some not to seek accommodations or to minimally request what was available. Accepting help was difficult due to their pride in wanting to be viewed as “normal” and a desire to be independent. 

2. Conditional Community Membership 

Interactions between students and their professors demonstrated many ways that students with disabilities experienced a conditional sense of belonging in their post-secondary communities.  

One example involved students using testing centres to write accommodated tests. Learners thought their faculty would be available by email during accommodated exams, so proctors could relay any questions they needed answered. Experiences varied as some professors were willing to communicate, while others refused to acknowledge or reply to exam concerns.  

Students found that if they wanted access to their professors, they were expected to write exams in the class with their peers.  

3. Understanding and Valuing Diversity 

Students found affirmation when instructors encouraged and made themselves available for open conversations about disability and differences. 

Connecting with faculty through shared lived experience emerged as another important validation of student diversity.

View the full study

Please email us at accessible-learning@humber.ca with suggestions for key accessibility-related topics that you would like us to address through the Communiqué. 

Introducing Humber's Green Building Standards
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When:
November 22, 2023

CDFM and the Office of Sustainability are excited to announce Humber’s Green Building Standards. 

The college already has many prestigious buildings recognized for their sustainability features - projects like the zero-carbon retrofit of NX, net zero energy and LEED Platinum Barrett CTI, and zero carbon construction of the Humber Cultural Hub. The introduction of Green Building Standards will push for even more stringent sustainability requirements for all new construction and renovations implemented at Humber. The new guidelines also include considerations regarding the health and wellness of building occupants, increasing comfort and accessibility in and around buildings. 

These standards are aligned with and contribute to the college's various strategic plans and initiatives, including the Integrated Energy Master Plan and Climate Action Plan. Humber’s Green Building Standards establish clear deliverables that must be met by the design and construction teams. Since sustainability requirements vary according to the size and complexity of projects, the standard is divided into four types according to size and complexity. 

By taking the lead on building sustainable and low carbon infrastructure, we hope to inspire other organizations to follow suit and accelerate decarbonization. Our Green Building Standards are available on the Office of Sustainability's webpage.

Bazaar in Bloom Donations
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When:
November 21, 2023

Do you have clothing items around your house you want to donate?

Come by and drop them off in one of our many Bazaar in Bloom boxes! The boxes can be found all over campus (in front of the Office of Sustainability, Athletics Office, Business Office, and Academic & Career Success Centre).

These items will be used for our upcoming Eco Closet event happening on November 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This is an amazing way to prolong your clothing's life cycle by thrifting the items at a very low cost and shop more sustainable. This is a market place you will not want to miss.

International Centre Upcoming Events
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When:
November 21, 2023
Contact:
Yuka Kawano McPhee
Email:
yuka.kawanomcphee@humber.ca

Join upcoming events from the International Centre.

Virtual North Campus Tour

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
North Campus, online
There is an opportunity to join our International Student Ambassadors for a live look at your future campus.

Virtual International Graduate School (IGS)Tour

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
International Graduate School, online
There is an opportunity to join our International Student Ambassadors for a live look at your future campus!

Applying for your Study Permit Extension

Thursday, November 23, 2023 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
All campuses, online
If you are inside Canada and your Study Permit is expiring, attend the webinar to learn about the process to apply for a study permit extension.

How to Register for Courses - Winter 2024 (Nov 23)

Thursday, November 23, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
All campuses, online
Humber Global is hosting a series of "How to Register" virtual workshops designed specifically for you! The workshop will last one-hour and will consist of a half-hour presentation on how to register for courses and then you can ask an advisor any questions. The workshop will answer commonly asked questions such as "Why do I have a study permit hold?" and "When can I register?".

Applying for your Co-op Work Permit

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
All campuses
If you are inside Canada and need a Co-op Work Permit, come and learn about the process of applying for your co-op work permit.

Please share these events with your students. View detailed information and how to join on our events calendar. 

Office of Research and Innovation Seeks a Principal Investigator for a Healthcare Research Project
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When:
November 21, 2023
Contact:
Manivannan Kannan
Email:
manivannan.kannan@humber.ca

Dear Humber faculty/staff members,

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to be the principal investigator for an upcoming project with a community partner. This research project has been ideated to document the experiences and issues faced by diverse Black women living in Northwest Toronto, to inform health policy and program development that improves their access to healthcare information, resources, and services. As a researcher on this project, you will play a crucial role in researching and documenting the experiences of Black women to voice their experiences accessing healthcare. This project will be 3-4 months long.

Available Resources:

  • Funding of up to $30,000 is available for the project salaries, including hiring students and materials
  • Well-developed project plan
  • Project objectives

We believe this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced researcher with expertise in Social Innovation, Black Women's Health, and/or related areas looking to take on a challenging, innovative, and exciting project. If you are interested please forward your:

  1. Most recent CV
  2. Short description of why you would like to lead this project
  3. Short description of your research expertise in this field

Send to ORI’s Project Manager, Manivannan Kannan at manivannan.kannan@humber.ca on or before November 30, 2023. If you have any questions please reach out to Manivannan.

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