Announcements

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Research Garden
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When:
September 12, 2022
Contact:
Raeshelle Morris
Email:
raeshelle.morris@humber.ca
Students gathered around a desk and laptop

The Office of Research & Innovation is thrilled to invite Humber and Guelph-Humber faculty and employees to the SoTL Research Garden.

The SoTL Research Garden is sprouting free, 90-minute virtual workshop sessions facilitated by our team of experts.

We have more than 10 training sessions prepared specifically for you. Join us during lunch (12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.) for one or all training sessions to deepen your research experience, explore methodologies, learn how to present your data, and effectively make an impact on your audiences.

Register now and dig in!

Accessible Learning Services Best Practice Considerations - Steps to Take After Receiving an Accommodation Letter
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When:
September 12, 2022
Contact:
Desta McCalla
Email:
desta.mccalla@humber.ca

Did you receive an Accommodation Letter? Unsure how to proceed? Review the steps below.  

  • Send an email to the student to acknowledge receipt of the Accommodation Letter. 
  • Carefully review the Accommodation Letter. If you identify an accommodation that you feel may conflict with the essential requirements of your course, contact Accessible Learning Services to discuss. 
  • Advise the student that they are welcome to contact you to discuss the accommodations. 
  • For Humber faculty, most of your students’ Accommodation Letters are visible on the Faculty Web Portal.  

Visit our ALS Information for Faculty website to learn more about the Accommodation Letter process. 

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.

Student Personal Training - Fall Semester 2022
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When:
September 9, 2022
Contact:
Jamie Even, Work Integrated Learning Officer
Email:
jamie.even@humber.ca

Student Personal Trainers - Fall 2022

  • Don’t miss out on your opportunity to register. Student trainer availability is limited to the number of students enrolled in the on-campus internship course for Fitness and Health Promotion
  • This offer is exclusive to the Humber community (students, staff, faculty)

Must be able to commit to the program from September to December 2022 and be flexible to train in-person and virtually.

Delivery of training may follow a multimodal approach including:

  • In-person training at the Humber Athletics Facility (North Campus Only)
  • Live virtual training via a service such as MS Teams, Zoom, Skype
  • "Homework-style" exercise programming designed specifically for you, that you can complete on your own at home or wherever you like to exercise

A fee of $75.00 (non-refundable) will be re-introduced and due at the beginning of the Fall Semester 2022 to participate in this program.  

For further information, please review the registration form in the link below. If you are interested in participating, please complete and submit the form to register as soon as possible since this program fills up quickly.

The registration form takes approximately five minutes to complete:

Registration Form - Student Personal Training (Fall 2022)

On-Campus Resources - Fall 2022
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When:
September 9, 2022

View the latest resources for support staff and faculty returning to work on campus.

On-Campus Toolkit

Bookmark the HROE website for more resources and quick links.

Meet Your Librarians
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When:
September 9, 2022

The Humber and Guelph-Humber librarian teams have new members this fall. The table below lists our teams as well as the faculties and programs they support.  

Liaison Librarians teach research skills classes for students both online and in-person, advise on assignment design and resource curation for programs and courses, acquire library learning resources, create research guides, and provide you and your students with research support.   

Digital Fluency Librarians assist with creating alternative assignments such as podcasts, videos, and 3D printing, and offer in-person student supports via the Idea Lab studios at North and Lakeshore, as well as online appointments and tutorials.  

Humber Faculties & Departments  

Liaison Librarians 

Appointment Booking  

Location 

Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology  

Najeeb Ahmed 

North & IGS 

Longo Faculty of Business 

Najeeb Ahmed 

Caleb Domsy 

Adam Weissengruber (Law programs) 

North & IGS 

Lakeshore 

North & Lakeshore 

Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness 

Fiona Inglis 

North 

Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Innovative Learning 

Aliya Dalfen 

Janet Hollingsworth 

North 

Lakeshore 

Faculty of Media and Creative Arts 

Arvind Kang – starting September 19, 2022 

Sandra Herber 

North 

Lakeshore 

Faculty of Social & Community Services 

Janet Hollingsworth 

Lakeshore 

Indigenous Education & Engagement 

Aliya Dalfen 

North 

Research & Innovation 

Fiona Inglis 

North 

 

 

 

University of Guelph-Humber Programs 

Liaison Librarians 

Appointment Booking 

Location 

Justice Studies, Liberal Studies, Media and Communication Studies 

Sue Hunter 

GH203 

Business, Community Social Services, Early Childhood Studies, Psychology 

Currently hiring for this role. Please contact ghlib@guelphhumber.ca 

GH203 

Kinesiology 

Usman Malik 

GH203 

 

 

 

Humber and University of Guelph-Humber 

Digital Fluency Librarians 

Idea Lab

Location 

All programs and courses 

Ewan Gibson 

North Idea Lab, LRC 3rd Floor 

All programs and courses 

Erin Walker – starting September 12, 2022 

Lakeshore Idea Lab – Planned Opening is September 26 

Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship, 3rd Floor 
Flags Lowered to Half-Mast in Recognition of Queen Elizabeth II
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When:
September 8, 2022

Humber College has lowered the flags at our campuses to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. For 70 years, she reigned as the leader of the United Kingdom and served as the Queen of Canada.  

Her passing marks the end of one of the longest reigns of any monarch in history and will undoubtedly bring about many different emotions around the world. As the head of state of numerous Commonwealth nations, Queen Elizabeth represented an important figure in government, tradition and continuity.

As we recognize and reflect on the difficult history of the British monarchy and Canada, we acknowledge the historical and cultural significance of the contributions that Queen Elizabeth has made. In the act of lowering the campus’ flags to half-mast, we pay respect to the loss of a long-time leader, and hope it also fosters important discussions.

Humber College to Support Stem Empowerment of Girls in Kenya and Ethiopia
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When:
September 8, 2022
Contact:
Clarisse Estebar
Email:
clarisse.estebar@humber.ca
Student pressing button on a board

Nurturing young girls’ ambitions in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) is crucial to build self-esteem and promote gender equality globally. In Africa, the under-representation of women in STEM fields persists across the continent. To close the gender gap in STEM, we must address the disparity by beginning in the classroom and community itself.

Humber College’s STEM Education for Empowerment Project (STEEP), funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada, and the Barrett Family Foundation, will enhance gender equality and empowerment of adolescent girls (aged 14-18) from marginalized communities in Kenya and Ethiopia. It will do so by supporting adolescent girls in school and out-of-school with the knowledge, skills and support systems they need to pursue education and employment in the STEM sectors.   

For more information and how to get involved, please contact: 

Clarisse Estebar, Project Lead at International Development Institute (IDI)
clarisse.estebar@humber.ca

CSI Excited to Announce Inaugural Director, Elizabeth Dove
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When:
September 8, 2022
Contact:
Sara Jouppi
Email:
sara.jouppi@humber.ca

The Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) is part of the larger Humber Centres of Innovation (COI) network, which comprises of five COIs that focus on key areas of proven strength and industry sector growth. The CSI focuses on multidisciplinary approaches to facilitate the removal of barriers and community capacity building through the co-creation of solutions that address current societal challenges.

I am very pleased to announce that Elizabeth Dove will be joining us as the inaugural Director of the Centre for Social Innovation (CSI) commencing Monday, September 19.

Elizabeth is a recognized leader in corporate social responsibility and has pioneered innovative strategies and worked to build solid external and internal partnerships that enable corporate citizenship and social and sustainability impact. Elizabeth has more than 20 years of professional experience spanning from corporate partnerships, strategic consulting, to non-profit leadership.

Elizabeth joins Humber from Volunteer Canada where she was the Director of Corporate Citizenship. Elizabeth is also a lecturer and mentor in the post-secondary environment. She previously taught Adult Learning & Training and NGO Management in the Longo Faculty of Business. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in International Development and Consumer Studies from the University of Guelph and a Master of Management (MM) with a social impact concentration from McGill University in the McGill-McConnell Program for National Voluntary Sector Leaders.

As the inaugural Director of the CSI, Elizabeth will be responsible for ensuring that all social innovation activity is focused on the co-creation of processes, solutions, and the removal of barriers to address issues that impact our communities on a local, national, and global level. The Director is responsible for leveraging existing and creating new internal and external strategic networks and partnerships, which lead to the development, implementation, and delivery of a wide range of innovation projects and activities.

Elizabeth will work collaboratively with the FSCS administration team as well as Humber’s team of academic leaders, the CSI Steering committee, the CSI Advisory Committee, and the COI Network leadership team.

Please join me in extending a heartfelt welcome to Elizabeth as she begins her journey at Humber College. 

June MacDonald-Jenkins (she/her)
Sr. Dean Faculty of Social and Community Services
Principal, Lakeshore Campus

Construction Notice: Road Closure for Wet Utilities Installation at Humber College Boulevard and Highway 27
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When:
September 8, 2022
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As part of the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project, crews will be working on the wet utilities installation at the intersection of Humber College Boulevard and Highway 27. The work will be done overnight only and is scheduled for September 16 and September 17, 2022, approximately.

Sidewalks and crosswalks may be closed periodically. Minor field modifications will occur when needed to complete work safely and minimize impact on the public.

There will be a Paid Duty Officer, flaggers, and detour signs to direct traffic, as needed.

We will continue monitoring noise and vibration levels during these activities to identify the need for mitigative actions.

WORK HOURS:

  • Work will primarily occur on Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
  • Signs are installed to keep local residents informed about the closure.
  • Dates are tentative and may change. Please visit us at www.metrolinx.com/finchwestlrt for up-to-date information.
  • Inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances may delay work activities.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

  • Heavy trucks and equipment in the area.
Location
  • Humber College Boulevard and Highway 27.
Impact
  • Humber College Boulevard will be closed for two consecutive nights from Arboretum to Highway 27.
  • Minor field modifications may occur when needed to complete work safely and minimize impact on the public.
Timing
  • September 16-17, 2022
  • Work hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Work Description
  • Wet utilities installation.
Employment Equity Questionnaire
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When:
September 8, 2022

Humber College is committed to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The Employment Equity Act was passed in 1986. Recognizing that "systemic discrimination" was responsible for most of the inequality found in employment, the Abella Royal Commission on Equality in Employment outlined a systemic response and chose the term "Employment Equity" to describe the process.

To learn more about Humber’s Employment Equity program, please visit the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion website.

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion invites all full-time and non-full-time employees to complete the Employment Equity Questionnaire (EEQ). The information that you provide in the EEQ will be kept confidential and will only be reported in aggregate form for Employment Equity purposes. In other words, the reported data will not contain any personal identification. Having up-to-date knowledge of our workforce representation will allow the College to identify where underrepresentation exists, and to target its efforts toward removing barriers that may exist in the College’s employment systems.

Please note - the completion of Humber’s Employment Equity Questionnaire is voluntary.

How can I access the Employment Equity Questionnaire?

  • Employees can access the EEQ directly in the HRMS by following the steps below:
    • Go to http://hrs.humber.ca
    • Click on HRMS Sign In
    • Enter your Humber credentials to sign in
    • Click on Personal Information
    • Click on Personal Details
    • Expand the section titled Biographical Info
    • Click on the pencil icon to add/update your responses to the EEQ
    • The steps are also listed in the HRMS Knowledge Base titled, View and Update Personal Information.
  • If you require the EEQ in an alternate format, please contact Patricia Suleiman at patricia.suleiman@humber.ca. 

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion thanks you for helping to build a more inclusive Humber.

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