Announcements

Select Programs Within FAST to Transition to FMCA
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June 9, 2023

At Humber, we have more than 200 full-time programs between our six unique Faculties. We continually work toward better aligning our programs within the academic division to support an optimal student experience. In so doing, the following programs will shift from the Design and Built Environment cluster in the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology to the Faculty of Media and Creative Arts:

  • Bachelor of Interior Design
  • Interior Decorating
  • Design Foundation
  • Bachelor of Industrial Design

The transition will begin in the Spring 2023 semester and will continue into the Fall 2023 semester. All faculty and staff members currently assigned to the programs will join the Faculty of Media and Creative Arts. The Graphic Design Advanced Diploma, already in the Faculty of Media and Creative Arts, will join the programs and a new portfolio will be created. In the coming months, the Faculty of Media and Creative Arts will be renamed to reflect the addition of the Design programs.

This change will enable faculty, staff and students to engage with complementary programs and create synergies within and beyond the classroom. I would like to thank all faculty and staff who are impacted by the changes as we work to ensure that this is a smooth transition for our students.

Gina Antonacci
Senior Vice President, Academic

Join Us Next Week in The Humber Room
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When:
June 9, 2023
Guests dining in the Humber Room

Your on-campus student-run restaurant lab, The Humber Room, is open for lunch! 

Join us next week for our à la carte service style and a different menu each day. 

Select the dish of your choice, each individually priced. 

The Humber Room is a live learning lab for our students and a culinary and service experience for guests. Our menu selection and service style change every week based on our curriculum. Enjoy your culinary experience led by our Culinary Management and Baking and Pastry Arts students and service provided by Event and Hospitality Management students.  

Make a reservation

View next week's menu   

Hours of Operation   
Tuesday & Wednesday 
Doors open at 12 p.m.   

Seating guests between 12 p.m. - 12:15 p.m.   
Service ends by 1:30 p.m. 

Notice of External Parking Garage Rental at North Campus
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When:
June 9, 2023
Contact:
Sonia Rodrigues
Tel:
x77311
Email:
sonia.rodrigues@humber.ca

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir will be utilizing a large portion of the Parking Garage at North Campus for overflow event parking between June 12 and July 3, 2023.  

There will be two time periods where there will be increased activity around campus due to guest arrivals/departures: 

  • 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.
  • 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. 

There will be two volunteers stationed at the Parking Garage to assist with wayfinding and shuttle van coordination. Public Safety and Parking have been notified.

For more information on the event, please visit the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir website.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact sonia.rodrigues@humber.ca.

Thank you,

Central Events Office 

Retirement: Bill Wright
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When:
June 9, 2023
Contact:
Silvia Navarrete, ICT Program Support Officer 
Tel:
x4088
Email:
silvia.navarrete@humber.ca

As many of you know, our colleague Bill Wright will be retiring at the end of June. We are having a gathering to wish him well on Friday, June 16 between 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Barrett CTI room 108.

Please come by and share your best wishes with Bill. 

Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 14.

Library Spotlight: Kaitlyn's Book Pick for National Indigenous History Month
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When:
June 9, 2023
Photo of Kaitlyn with her book pick.

For National Indigenous History Month, Humber Libraries is collaborating with Indigenous Education & Engagement to highlight new and diverse Indigenous voices, histories and experiences across Turtle Island.

For this Friday's feature, learn about Kaitlyn's book selections: Bob Joseph's 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act and his sequel, Indigenous Relations: Insights, Tips & Suggestions to Make Reconciliation a Reality.

Visit the Library Spotlight to read these books, or explore further titles based on her selection. 

Kaitlyn is a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte First Nation, living in Toronto. She is the Indigenous Community Engagement Coordinator at Humber College and actively works with her team to partner with Indigenous communities to develop outreach initiatives that are meaningful, authentic, and responsive to the strengths and diverse needs of Indigenous learners, families, and communities.

 

Linda Jin-Troendle, Associate Dean, Graduate Certificates, Longo Faculty of Business
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When:
June 9, 2023

Dear colleagues,

It is my pleasure to announce that Dr. Linda Jin-Troendle will be the new Associate Dean, Graduate Certificates in the Longo Faculty of Business. Linda will join us officially on Monday, July 3.

Linda has more than 30 years of business and academic experience as a professor, program coordinator, and chair in postsecondary education. She is a transformative leader who has worked to motivate faculty and learners to explore challenging concepts inside and outside the classroom.

At Humber, Linda has achieved numerous milestones including the successful delivery of the Global Business Management Program at the International Graduate School (IGS) while supporting students and faculty at the Lakeshore Campus.

Linda is a highly qualified management consultant specializing in strategic planning and accounting for small businesses, including mergers and acquisitions.

Please join me in congratulating Linda. We all look forward to working with Linda as she shares her experience, knowledge, and wisdom with the Longo Faculty of Business.

Alvina Cassiani, PhD
Senior Dean, Longo Faculty of Business

BlackCat At ITS Best

Construction Notice: LRC Building Second Floor Partial Corridor Closures
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When:
June 8, 2023
Contact:
Branislav Jeremic
Email:
branislav.jeremic@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Please note that a section of the corridor on the second floor of the LRC Building at North Campus will be closed for construction from June 19 to July 6.

Access to the second floor from the service elevator will be restricted for emergencies only.

Please view attached constructed notice for alternate routes.

Ontario Colleges Student Experience Survey
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June 8, 2023

On Monday, June 12, Humber will launch the ‘Ontario Colleges Student Experience Survey’ (OCSES) to all students in full-time, funded programming currently enrolled in semester two of a certificate or graduate certificate program (having started their studies in Winter 2023).  This survey will assess students’ experiences related to teaching and learning quality, program related knowledge and skills, work integrated learning (if applicable), and student services and resources. The results of the survey will allow the college to identify strengths and areas of improvement.

Students will receive a personal survey link through their Blackboard ‘Activity Stream’. From June 12 to June 23, facilitators will also support survey completion through dedicated in-class time. To encourage participation, students who complete the survey will have the option to enter a draw for a chance to win one of two $250 prizes of their choice (e-gift card or prize value towards tuition). 

For questions about the survey, please contact Jean O’Donnell at Jean.o’donnell@humber.ca. Student’s questions about the survey can be directed to iresearch@humber.ca.

Reminder: Return Friendlier Containers to LRC by June 9
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When:
June 8, 2023
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Please note that any Friendlier containers used for take-away at the President’s BBQ are due back by June 9. These containers are washed, sanitized, and re-used up to 100 times. Returning your container will help keep plastic out of landfills! 

Friendlier return bins are located at the LRC (near the front desk). Please scrape any food into the organics section of the 4-stream waste bins across campus, before returning your container.  

Don’t forget to the scan the QR on the container for a chance to win one of five prizes: 

  • $25 dine on campus gift card (2) 
  • Humber-branded soft-shell jacket (unisex) 
  • 1 golf lesson in the Humber golf simulator lab 
  • $25 Humber spa gift card 

To be eligible to win a prize, you must return and scan your container by June 9. 

If you have any questions, please email sustainability@humber.ca.

ALS Best Practice Considerations: ADHD in Post-Secondary Students
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When:
June 7, 2023

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by the DSM-5 as “a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interferes with functioning or development”.

Barriers common to post-secondary learners with ADHD include: 

  • Academic impairments: Less college readiness, lower GPA, fewer credits earned per semester, higher risk for discontinuous enrollment than among college peers without ADHD; lower rates of degree attainment than among peers without ADHD 
  • Slow and inefficient reading, frequent errors in math calculation, errors in the mechanics of writing composition (e.g., spelling, grammar)  
  • Serious problems with time-management, task-completion, organization, and memory  
  • Social impairments: e.g.  difficulty cooperating with others, problems making friends, saying inappropriate things  
  • Comorbidities, including significant rates of anxiety and mood disorders 
  • Higher levels of school disengagement and emotional difficulties than among peers without ADHD 

Suggestions for instructors on working effectively with learners with ADHD: 

  • These learners perform better if given a syllabus with clear explanations of tasks and specific due dates. As the semester progresses, regular reminders of impending deadlines. 
  • Start each lecture with a summary of material to be covered or provide a written outline. At the conclusion of each lecture, review the major points. 
  • These learners may tend to "drift" mentally during class. They are better able to pay attention when the class material is stimulating and the format varied (for example, lecture alternating with presentations and class discussion). 
  • Avoid providing verbal instructions only for assignments. Always provide a printed or digital copy of assignment instructions. 
  • For large projects or assignments, consider a scaffolding approach. Set deadlines for each part, e.g.: proposal of an essay topic, a written plan or outline, a first draft, and a final edited version. 

References: 

https://www.additudemag.com/college-students-and-adhd-improving-outcomes

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/268794032_ADHD_Symptomology_and_Social_Functioning_in_College_Students 

https://www.umassd.edu/dss/resources/faculty-staff/how-to-teach-and-accommodate/how-to-teach-adhd/#:~:text=Learners%20with%20ADHD%20are%20often,ADHD%20learners%20may%20miss%20them 

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.

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