Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber are committed to the principles of human rights, equity and inclusion. Passover is a major Jewish holiday which starts at sundown on April 22, 2024 and ends at nightfall on April 30, 2024. Passover commemorates the Biblical story of escape from slavery in ancient Egypt.  

Many Humber students, faculty and staff will be celebrating Passover which is typically celebrated by a meal on the first night of Passover called Seder where families gather and foods of symbolic significance are eaten. Specific food abstentions may be followed for the rest of the week.  

Please be mindful that students, faculty and staff may require accommodations, such as time off or extensions, to celebrate. For questions about accommodations or the duty to accommodation, please contact the Office of Human Rights & Harassment at humanrights@humber.ca.

On behalf of the Division of Inclusion and Belonging, we wish you a happy Passover! Chag Pesach Sameach! 

We are writing to provide a final update on the After-Hours Mental Health Support pilot project that was introduced in collaboration with the Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto (CMHATO). This pilot aimed to deliver essential evening mental health support during high-stress periods from February 12, 2024, to April 16, 2024.

As the pilot concludes, we're excited to share some key highlights. Attached, you will find a high-level report from CMHATO.

We want to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to CMHATO for their dedicated care and support of our learners throughout this project. We also thank our Humber community, including staff and faculty members who promoted the service. This successful collaboration emphasizes the importance of fostering a supportive community around our learners. To learn more about CMHATO, please visit About CMHA Toronto - CMHA Toronto.

In the coming weeks, we will be discussing the future of the pilot. Meanwhile, we invite you to share your valuable feedback with Gabriela Yepez at gabriela.yepez@humber.ca.

Thank you for your unwavering support as we continue our collective efforts to prioritize the mental health and well-being of our learners!

As we head into the summer months, we welcome many new workers to our campuses. As part of Humber’s commitment to creating a safe and healthy workplace, and in compliance with legislated requirements, all Humber employees are required to complete health and safety training. This also applies to all summer employees, including work-study and other student workers.

Humber’s online Employee Health & Safety Awareness Course is accessible via Blackboard and takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. The course provides all employees with a basic understanding of workplace health and safety at Humber, and outlines rights and responsibilities as a Humber employee. To register, please email healthandsafety@humber.ca and provide the following information:

• First and last name
• Employee number (n-number)
• Department/Faculty
• Manager/Associate Dean name
• Start of employment/contract

In addition, certain roles will require additional training for potential or existing hazards that may be present in your specific workplace. Speak with your manager to determine if additional safety training is required.

We invite all new employees to review the Safety Awareness for New & Young Workers at Humber brochure.

Jordan Bushell is a Humber Film and Television Production alumnus who found his place at global advertising firm Saatchi & Saatchi after graduating, executing various campaigns alongside a fellow Humber grad.

Meanwhile, through different occupations in the Toronto bar and restaurant scene, Jordan developed his craft as a mixologist, competing in and winning numerous cocktail competitions.

His combined experiences led to Jordan's position as Global Brand Ambassador & Manager of Trade Advocacy at Hennessy, where he travels the world educating on the leading beverage brand and lending his knowledge to consumers, bartenders and the broader hospitality community.

He also launched a podcast titled 'Bartenders in Bars with Booze' bringing back the skills he obtained at Humber and sharing industry perspectives of individuals from food and drink hot spots and hidden gems.

Learn more in this Alumni Spotlight. 

If you know a Humber graduate with a great story to tell, contact us at alumni@humber.ca.