March 22 marks the start of Ramadan

Humber College is committed to the principles of human rights, equity and inclusion. March 22, 2023, marks the start of Ramadan. Celebrated during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, introspection, reflection, and a time to focus on spirituality and charity. Eid al-Fitr, which starts on April 20 this year, celebrates the end of the month of Ramadan and involves food and gatherings.

As a reminder, many Humber students, faculty and staff may be fasting during this month. Please be mindful that they may require accommodation, such as flexibility related to scheduling or extensions, to observe and celebrate. When this holy month overlaps with exam season, Muslim students may have increased anxiety around deadlines, altered sleep patterns, changes in energy levels and commitment to prayer timings. 

If you have questions regarding the duty to accommodate based on creed, please contact humanrights@humber.ca  

The Humber community is encouraged to learn more about this important time for many and to support those who are fasting.  

Here are some ways to support students and employees: 

• Flexibility: Be adaptable with deadlines. Ramadan fasts range from sun up to sun down. If a student or staff member asks for an extension, strongly consider granting it. 
• Make concessions: A pillar of Islam is the five daily prayers, which become even more essential during Ramadan. Allow breaks for those who request the time to complete their prayers. You may wish to discuss break timings with your students or staff ahead of time to promote an easy transition. 
• Advocate: Be an ally in your department for students and staff who are fasting or observing Ramadan. For example, consider team-building activities that do not involve food or drink during this time.  
• Exams: Depending on scheduled exam times, students may request accommodations.  

On behalf of the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion and Student Success & Engagement, we wish you a peaceful and happy Ramadan. 

Thank you to all our Support Staff employees who attended the 2023 Support Staff Professional Development event.   

For those of you that missed the event, or if you would like to view the sessions again, two of the recordings are now available for viewing. 

To view the DRIVEN! The Leader Within recorded session, please log in to Panopto using your Humber single sign-on credentials.

For the Conflict Resolution session, you will need to access an external portal provided by TEND Academy. The portal houses the pre-recorded session along with additional resources shared by the facilitator. To request access to the portal, please contact oe@humber.ca.  

Please note all recordings will be available until April 4, 2023.  

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

This is a reminder to all budget holders to monitor your open purchase orders (POs) as the new fiscal year approaches. Any open regular purchase orders that are $100 or more will be rolled over to the new fiscal year (2023/24) on April 1. All others, including standing orders, will be closed.

In addition, budget holders should be aware that invoices received after March 31 for the rolled over POs will be expensed against new fiscal budget.

Please send a request to Purchasing (purchasing@humber.ca) to close any of your open fiscal 2022/23 regular ‘reverse’ purchase orders or standing orders.

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: 

• Seared pork chop with marsala sauce, braised red cabbage, yellow zucchini & chive risotto
• Hot appetizers: shrimp & chicken spring roll, spinach & feta spanakopita, tofu rice cup
• Cuban style pork loin with avocado & black bean salsa, grilled sweet potato & asparagus, lentil salad
• Fruit vol-au-vent, sour cherry pinwheels, apple turnover
• Espresso biscotti, florentines, vanilla bean crescents
• Smoked duck breast with apple & blueberry mustard, duck samosas with sweet potato & peas, and tamarind sauce
• Bavarian pumpernickel

*Pricing and product availability are subject to change.

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