This week is gender equality week in Canada, with a focus on equal rights and equal opportunities. I am committed both as a person, and as President of Humber, to continue to seek opportunities to advance gender equality here at the college, in our community and through our international development endeavours.

Every day we are faced with examples of the disparity in rights and opportunities - in the news, in our own experiences and in the visible impacts on our diverse student and employee populations.

The arrest and death of Mahsa Amini in Iran this week is a painful reminder that we still have much work to do to advance gender equality throughout the world. Humber condemns all acts of violence, including atrocities committed based on gender, along with all forms of racism, sexism, discrimination and intolerance. Our learning and working environment must be inclusive and enabling for the rights of all gender identities.

Furthermore, we must broaden our understanding and acceptance of diverse forms of gender identity. We must ensure that all members of the Humber community feel welcome and that they belong and can thrive at Humber.

We know that Humber students and employees have been impacted by this as well. Students in need of mental health counselling can contact the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre for support. You can also connect with the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Inclusion. 

If you would like to access services outside of Humber, below is a list of mental health services that support Indigenous and Racialized communities: 

• GoodToTalk (1.866.925.5454) is a 24-hour mental health support for Post-Secondary Students in Ontario.
• Keep.meSAFE offers linguistically and culturally diverse mental health support for Humber International Students
• Therapy Assist Online 
• Across Boundaries
• Hope for Wellness Help Line
• Distress Centre Peel: 905.278.7208

Staff may also access Employee Assistance Plan services.

We will continue to advance our values of equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do.

Please continue to take care of one another.

Ann Marie Vaughan
President and CEO

The hours of operation for Tim Horton's and Street Café at North Campus have been revised.

Road and utilities work at the intersection of Highway 27 and Finch Avenue West
September 26,2022-January 2023

Detailed Description

As part of the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project, crews will be doing road and utility installation work at the intersection of Finch Avenue West and Highway 27. To safely perform the work, the road configuration will be modified starting on September 26 and will remain in place for four (4) months, 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 Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.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.
• Due to the nature of the work, at times there will be dust, noise and vibration associated with this work.
• Nearby businesses and residents can expect noise from excavators, bobcats, vacuum trucks and other construction equipment caused by road work activities.
• Expect delays near work zones.

Pedestrian, Traffic and Transit Details

• Road and sidewalk restrictions are in place within the construction area to protect workers and the public.
• Pedestrians will be re-routed around the construction area when possible. For safety reasons, pedestrians may be diverted to the sidewalk on the opposite side.
• In the event of any parking restrictions, advanced notice will be provided.
• A minimum of one lane of traffic in each direction along Finch Ave. W. will be maintained at all times.

As part of the upcoming Nuit Blanche event taking place at the Lakeshore Campus on October 1 and 2, there will be a handful of space closures and impacts to the east side of the campus. The majority of the impacts will take place overnight and on the event weekend itself, but will see some closures to spaces that are typically open 24/7.

During the event weekend itself all cottages and L Building will be closed for the event and regular activities will be suspended until 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 2 at the latest; spaces will slowly be reopened during the day as post-event production wraps up. 

Please view the attached PDF for closure location details and maps.

Closures leading up to event (September 26 to 30)

Learning Commons/L Building ramp & L Building north entrance:

• Monday September 26 - 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.  
• Tuesday September 27 - 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.  
• Wednesday September 28 - 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.

L Building – West Stairwell (all floors)

• Friday, September 30 - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. 

Nuit Event weekend closures (October 1 and 2)

Cottages C, D, E, H, I, J, & M fully closed:

• Saturday, October 1 at 12 p.m. to Sunday, October 2 at 12 p.m. 

L Building, Cottages F, G, & K partially closed:

• L Building - 3rd and 4th floor and west side stairwell (all floors) fully closed 
• Cottages F, G, & K - 2nd floor fully closed, and 1st floor partially closed 
• Saturday, October 1 at 7a.m. to Sunday, October 2 at 7 p.m. 
• Accessible for event Saturday, October 1 at 7 p.m. to Sunday, October 1 at 7 a.m.

Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive closed (no vehicle access south of Lakeshore Blvd):

• Saturday, October 1 at 12 p.m. to Sunday, October 2 at 12 p.m. 
• Colonel Samuel Smith Park (entrance beside Gatehouse – blue road below) will be open to local and event traffic only