Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving and generosity, will take place on November 28.

Stay tuned for details in support of special student bursary fund for Humber students. 

Last year, Humber staff and faculty gave generously. We look forward to your support.

Student Feedback Questionnaires (SFQs) are available until December 10 and can be accessed via the unique link sent to your Blackboard email. 

Please complete the SFQs at your earliest convenience, or in class as scheduled by your instructor for a chance to win*: 

• The iPhone 14 or iPad Pro 11’’ Grand Prize 
• or 1 of 20 $50 e-gift cards 

*Contest closes at 11:59 p.m. on December 10, 2023. Terms and conditions apply. Post-secondary courses only.

For more details about the SFQs, please reach out to your instructor.

Winter is on its way and it’s important to make sure that you are prepared for any emergency that might occur while you’re driving. Snowstorms, ice storms and white outs are just a few of the incidents that we could face while driving during the winter months.

Having an emergency car kit is imperative, especially in the winter months. If you have a breakdown or get stuck on the road behind an accident, in a snowstorm, or other incident, having an emergency car kit can help keep you safe for several hours or even days.

You can purchase an emergency car kit, or make your own, specific to your needs. Some things to consider for your car kit:

• Make your kit specific to your family needs (children, elderly, persons with disabilities, pets),
• Keep extra medication handy if you are diabetic or have another condition that requires medication at regular intervals
• Keep snacks, food, and drinks in your emergency kit
• Blankets
• Flashlights
• Heat packs for gloves or socks
• Don’t forget about your pets! Keep food, water, collar, leash in your car and any medications they may need
• Be specific to the season and current weather conditions
• If traveling on a long road trip, be sure to share your route, scheduled stops, arrival times, etc. with family and friends, particularly if bad weather is expected
• Always keep your gas tank at least half full
• Keep a cell phone charger in your car
• Keep a small amount of cash on hand in case electricity or other systems fail

Here are some helpful links about emergency preparedness:

• Tips on general preparedness
• https://humber.ca/publicsafety/services/emergency-management

For more information, contact Kathy Branton, Manager, Business Continuity and Emergency Management at kathy.branton@humber.ca.

Kathy Branton, MA.DEM.
Manager, Business Continuity and Emergency Management

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.