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Emergency Preparedness Week Contest Day Five
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When:
May 12, 2023
Contact:
Katherine Branton
Email:
kathy.branton@humber.ca

Thank you for participating in our Emergency Preparedness Week Contest. Remember, if you answer all five questions correctly, you will be entered to win an emergency car kit.

Enter today’s quiz

Today’s tip: Do you know about Humber’s emergency response procedures for various types of emergencies? Did you know that the Department of Public Safety offers training on various safety procedures including active attacker, general emergency preparedness, de-escalation techniques, RAD Training, etc. Learn about the training sessions offered by Public Safety.  

The winner be announced on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Good luck!

Kathy Branton
Manager, Business Continuity & Emergency Management

EP Week Contest Day 4 Answer

The Canadian Armed Forces 
Lambton County ON, December 12-14, 2010. 

A severe winter storm caused severe road closures including London Line and Highway 402 in Lambton County. A county emergency was declared on December 13. The next day on December 14, a snow streamer accompanied by heavy winds swept through the region creating a hazard for drivers on the road. In total, there were approximately over 625 people stranded on area roads who had to be rescued and taken to warming centres. 

The “lake effect”—a climate phenomenon that can generate narrow bands of intense snow—can cause visibility to go from clear to zero in seconds, wreaking havoc of biblical proportions along a 30-kilometre stretch of the highway. Two hundred tractor-trailers and more than a hundred cars were stuck in deep snow, prompting Lambton County officials to declare a state of emergency. 

The majority of stranded drivers were trapped in their vehicles for up to six hours meaning that many people were forced to spend the night in their vehicles. Other travelers were rescued from their buried cars, having gone without food, medication or warm clothing for 48 hours. Others sought shelter along the highway, where local homeowners didn’t hesitate to welcome strangers in need.

The Canadian Armed Forces used two Griffin helicopters to assist the Ontario Provincial Police in rescuing 237 motorists stranded in their vehicles along Highway 402. One officer received a minor injury while trying to reach stranded motorists and one man was found dead from exposure to the elements.

Humber Experts in the News
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When:
May 12, 2023
Contact:
Sylvie Diane Lendvay
Email:
sylvie.lendvay@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

From cybersecurity to sustainable culinary arts, learn how Humber Experts have been making news recently. 

Media Relations has worked with several of our Humber Experts in various departments and faculties to help them share their work and expertise with the media.  

We’ve had tremendous success with many of our experts featured on television, radio, and in print and digital publications.  

Here are some examples: 

Humber Cultural Hub – Full feature 

The Etobicoke Guardian came on-site to see the new Humber Cultural Hub under construction. They interviewed Guillermo Acostsa, senior dean of the Faculty of Media and Creative Arts, who spoke about what the Hub will mean for culture in the city and the transformative power of art and education. Scott Valens, director of Capital Development, outlined all the aspects of the new build including sustainability targets, and future classrooms.

Humber Cultural Hub - Sustainability 

SustainableBIZ Canada interviewed Scott Valens, director of Capital Development, to discuss the Humber Cultural Hub. He provided insights on the construction along with the sustainability features of the new building. 

Humber’s Centre for Skilled Trades 

Phillip Stubbs, Director of Academic Programs took the Etobicoke Guardian on a tour of the Humber Centre for skilled trades. They published two articles: One showing photos of students in action welding, grinding metal, and running wires along with a Millwright student using a metal lathe. In the second article, Stubbs spoke about the buildings and programs. 

‘Laugh Attack’ on W5 

CTV W5 visited a stand-up comedy class to delve into the sensitive topic of the "political correctness" of comedy. The segment, starting at 17:23., features insightful interviews with both students and staff about offensive material, jokes about minorities, and the difference between "punching up" versus "punching down." The segment also includes appearances from Martha Chaves and Andrew Clark, professors in the Comedy program. 

Trustworthiness of TikTok 

A study was released showing TikTok was the least trustworthy app for Canadians. Francis Syms, associate dean and Cybersecurity professor, talked about increased regulation, national security and freedom, and the collection of data. He appeared on Global News and Trending Now on CHCH.

Russian Hackers  

Francis Syms spoke live on CP24 to provide his expert insights on the escalating trend of cyber threats in Canada, some of which involve Russian hackers. He broke down different types of attacks and what they mean for companies and the government.  

Tax Scams  

Francis Syms wrote an opinion piece for the Etobicoke Guardian to provide warnings and insights about tax scams during tax season.  

Nordstrom Leaving Canada 

Bruce Sinclair, associate dean of Business Marketing Fashion and Beauty, gave insight on why Nordstrom is leaving Canada. His commentary appeared on the CTV National News website, along with Trending Now on CHCH News.

Luxury Fashion 

Bruce Sinclair appeared on CBC Radio to discuss how fashion reflects the time we live in. He went on to explain the history of understated dressing during times of economic uncertainty, such as recessions. 

Mississauga lifts ban on retail Cannabis stores 

Daniel Bear, professor in the Criminal Justice program, appeared on Trending Now on CHCH to talk about the benefits of having legal retail stores in municipalities, access to cannabis, issues with an illicit market, job creation, and cannabis research. 

Sustainable Culinary

Shona Chalmers, Sustainable Culinary Professor, appeared on CP24 Breakfast Live in studio to share her insights on food waste, storing leftovers, and creative plant-based ideas. Professor Chalmers also took the opportunity to discuss the vital skills and knowledge that she imparts to her students in the classroom. 

Pharmacy industry  

Sandra Gerges, Pharmacy Technician and professor, spoke on Trending Now on CHCH about laws surrounding sending prescriptions across the border, access to information on medication, and drug costs. 

Funeral Director Program  

Jeff Caldwell from the Funeral Services program appeared on CBC Radio Canada to talk about the critical shortage of funeral directors in Ontario and spoke about enrollment at Humber. Additionally, he was prominently featured in the 'career' section of the Toronto Sun  
(see attached PDF), where he elaborated on the program's diverse offerings and highlighted that graduates would possess the skills to open a funeral home in their respective communities upon completion of the program. 

Hospitality Labour shortage 

Kristy Adams, professor in Hospitality and Tourism Management, appeared on CP24 Live to discuss a major labour shortage in the hospitality sector and how Humber helps to bridge the gap.  

Humber College Accessibility Courses  

The Conversation published information on a study conducted by professors Philip Burge and Josephine Massuca. The study found that connecting faculty with a learning specialist and disability councillors was key to supporting greater implementation of universal design.

Please reach out to Media Relations & External Communications Specialist Sylvie Lendvay (sylvie.lendvay@humber.ca) if you have any unique story ideas that would be of interest to the media.

2023 President's Awards - Call for Nominations
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May 12, 2023

The President’s Awards are a proud tradition of recognizing excellence among Humber faculty and staff. The call for nominations for the 2023 President’s Awards is now open.

Humber has had many extraordinary achievements over the past year and employees who have contributed above and beyond should be recognized and honoured. Please consider the award categories and nominate employees who have consistently demonstrated outstanding work and support for Humber’s core values, goals, and/or innovation; or who repeatedly enhance Humber's reputation through their outstanding service delivery.

The award categories include the following:

  • Distinguished Faculty Award
  • Support Staff Distinguished Service Award
  • Administrative Distinguished Service Award
  • Robert A. Gordon Leadership Award
  • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award
  • Mino Nawendiwin (Good Relationships) Award *NEW*
  • Extra Mile Award
  • Community Service Award
  • Humber Sustainability Award
  • Research Excellence Award
  • Excellence in Teaching Award
  • Excellence in Support Award
  • Internationalization Award

Visit the President’s Awards website for details of the award categories and learn more about submitting a compelling award nomination.

Nomination deadline: June 9, 2023

Questions? Please email us at oe@humber.ca.

Spring 2023 Convocation - Request for Staff
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When:
May 12, 2023
Contact:
Rhonda Harrison
Email:
rhonda.harrison@humber.ca

The Office of the Registrar is looking for staff and faculty to assist with the Spring 2023 Convocation ceremonies. Convocation is taking place from Tuesday, June 13 to Friday, June 16 at the Toronto Congress Centre (TCC) - North Building. The full schedule can be found on the Humber Communiqué. Duties may include gowning, directional, and Convocation Hall support.

There are three shifts available and you may sign up for one or more shifts:

  • 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

If you are interested in working Convocation, please fill out the request form by Friday, May 19.

Please ensure you obtain approval from your manager if you would like to assist with Convocation during your regularly scheduled shift. We appreciate any support during Humber's Convocation to make it memorable for our graduates and guests.

CCBI May Newsletter
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When:
May 12, 2023
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Check out some of the latest CCBI and Humber Galleries updates in our May newsletter.

Emergency Preparedness Week Contest Day Four
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When:
May 11, 2023
Contact:
Katherine Branton
Email:
kathy.branton@humber.ca

Thank you for participating in our Emergency Preparedness Week Contest. Remember, if you answer all five questions correctly, you will be entered to win an emergency car kit.

View the answer to yesterday’s question.

Enter today’s quiz

Today’s tip: Are you aware of Humber’s Active Attacker response and training? Learn about Humber’s Run Hide Defend response to active attacker and what you can do to help keep yourself and others safe.

The winner be announced on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Good luck!

Kathy Branton
Manager, Business Continuity & Emergency Management

CFP Deadline Extended: Humber@TIFA Displacement and Diaspora Interdisciplinary Conference
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When:
May 11, 2023
Contact:
Jennifer Marotta & Dave Miller
Email:
tifa@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
9th Annual Humber@TIFA Academic Conference Poster with QR Code

Abstract submission: https://humber.ca/tifa/call-proposals 
Contact: tifa@humber.ca

Submission deadline: May 28, 2023
Conference date: September 29-30
Conference fee: Waived for Humber faculty (includes registration, some meals, snacks, and a reception)

Location: The Harbourfront Centre (235 Queen’s Key West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
Hosts: Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Humber College, and the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA)

Keynote Speaker: Billy-Ray Belcourt

Billy-Ray Belcourt is a writer and academic from the Driftpile Cree Nation. He is an Assistant Professor in the School of Creative Writing at the University of British Columbia. He is the author of four books: This Wound is a World, NDN Coping Mechanisms: Notes from the Field, A History of My Brief Body, and A Minor Chorus.

Call for Proposals:

“The formation of a diaspora could be articulated as the quintessential journey into becoming; a process marked by incessant regoupings, recreations, and reiteration. Together these stressed actions strive to open up new spaces of discursive and performative postcolonial consciousness.” - Okwui Enwezor (Nigerian poet, art historian, and curator: 1963-2019)

At COP26, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Tuvalu’s foreign minister Simon Kofe delivered a pre-recorded address to the delegates standing behind a podium knee-deep in water to highlight the rapid effects climate change is having on his country. The island nation of Tuvalu, located in the South Pacific, is just over four metres above sea level. It’s been predicted that as soon as 30 years from now, the country will be completely submerged, leaving its population of about 11,000 without a home. They would be part of a predicted 200 million environmental refugees that could exist within the next 30 years.

When we think of displacement and diaspora, we often think of refugees displaced by war and imperialism, but our conception of these terms is growing, particularly as we face increasingly bleak environmental outlooks, but the very idea of what it means to be displaced and to be part of a diaspora is changing as well. According to UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency, at the beginning of 2022, of the 89 million people displaced worldwide, over 53 million people were internally displaced, meaning despite being separated from their homelands, they have not crossed a border to find refuge. In settler colonial states like Canada, there is also a growing understanding of the effects of Indigenous displacement (historic and ongoing) and an increasing understanding of urban Indigenous communities as forming a diaspora as well.

This conference seeks to explore displacement and the concept of diaspora through an interdisciplinary lens. Whether due to war, colonialism, or environmental deterioration, we are seeking analyses of the causes of displacement, and we want to hear stories from and about the diaspora. Whether it be studies of diasporic literature, analyses of environmentally-influenced migration, or glimpses into what it means to be part of a digital diaspora, we are seeking to have our understanding of the terms diaspora and displacement challenged and reshaped.

Themes/Topics:

  • Activism
  • Alienation and displacement
  • Art and film
  • Belonging and Belongingness
  • Citizenship
  • Climate change displacement
  • Communities of culture (and cultures of healing)
  • Concept of home
  • Crime displacement
  • Cultural identity and community
  • Cultural hybridity (Hybridized cultural practice)
  • Diasporic cinema
  • Diaspora communities
  • Diasporic culture
  • Diaspora curriculum
  • Diaspora geopolitics
  • Diaspora as social movements
  • Diasporic literature(s)/Canadian literature
  • Diaspora tourism
  • Digital diaspora
  • Food in the diaspora
  • Forced displacement
  • Gendered transnational selves
  • Human rights
  • Homeland politics
  • Hostlands and homelands
  • Imagined communities
  • Immigration and emigration
  • Imperialism
  • Indigenous diaspora within settler colonial states
  • Instability of national categories
  • Internal displacement
  • Internment
  • Invisibility
  • Language socialization
  • Memory-making, Nostalgia and In-Betweeness
  • Music and visual culture
  • Public policy
  • Post coloniality and the politics of location
  • Psychology of displacement
  • Queer diasporas
  • Refugees
  • Religious identity and diaspora
  • Spaces of visibility and resistance
  • Statelessness
  • Transnational literature
  • Trauma and terror
  • War crimes

Our conference committee welcomes individual presentation proposals of 300 words, and panel proposals (three people max) of 900 words, based on any of the above themes. This will be the ninth annual Humber@TIFA interdisciplinary conference held by Humber College’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences in association with the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA), one of the most celebrated literary festivals in the world. TIFA is located at the Harbourfront Centre, one of downtown Toronto’s major cultural and artistic venues.

Submit your proposal and a brief bio online by May 28, 2023.

Reset Your Password from Your Device, Any Time, and Any Location
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When:
May 10, 2023

Humber’s Self-Service Password Reset Tool gives faculty, staff and students the ability to reset their password without needing to contact or visit the Tech Zone and can be done from any device, at any time, and from any location.

To use this service, you will first need to enrol by providing a current mobile phone number and/or alternate email address. Everyone with a Humber Outlook email can enrol in self-service password reset and utilize the tool to reset or change their password.

Follow the steps below:

  1. Visit myaccount.humber.ca
  2. Click on Security info
  3. Click on + Add sign-in method
  4. Select two authentication methods (Authenticator app and phone) and follow the prompts

If you’ve forgotten your password, check out the SSPR tutorial video on how to recover your password.

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments please contact the IT Support Centre, 416.675.6622 x8888, humber.ca/techtalk (24x7 live chat) or Tech Zone for drop-in support - North, Lakeshore and IGS campus Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

New REB Chair Appointment
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May 10, 2023

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Audel Cunningham as the Chair of the Humber Research Ethics Board (REB).

Audel has more than 20 years of experience in the legal profession and has been a faculty member in the Longo Faculty of Business since 2008. He has made significant contributions to Humber College as a member of the Learning Management System Steering Committee and as a Faculty representative for two successive years on the Humber Showcase Committee.

Through his prior work with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the World Trade Organization, as well as his teaching experience and postgraduate legal studies, he brings a wealth of knowledge to academic and non-academic research. This experience and his service as an REB member since 2018 have provided him with valuable insights into research policies and the legal framework governing research ethics approval in Canada.

Please join me in congratulating Audel on his appointment.  Audel will be sharing duties with our current chair, Lydia Boyko, until the Fall semester when he will take on the role himself.     

Sincerely,

Derek Stockley
Associate Vice-President, Academic

 

2023 Vacation Planning, Employee Appreciation Day, Summer Hours and Early Closings, and Statutory Holidays
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When:
May 10, 2023

VACATION PLANNING

Humber College recognizes that work-life balance is essential for all employees and encourages employees to utilize their annually allotted vacation days, in consultation with their manager.

Employees are reminded to submit their vacation requests in a timely manner and refer to the applicable ‘Vacation Accrual Summary Document’ below, for guidance on allotted days and how accrued vacation is addressed.

Some key considerations:

Academic Staff (Article 15 – Vacations) 

For important information regarding the Academic Staff Vacation Accrual within the HRMS, refer to the ‘Full-time Academic Vacation Accrual Summary Document’. 

For further information, refer to Article 15 of the Academic Staff Collective Agreement. 

For most academic staff, the 2023 summer vacation period is as follows:  

  • Begins: Monday, June 26, 2023
  • Ends: Friday, August 25, 2023
  • Faculty return on Monday, August 28, 2023.
  • Classes begin on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. 

It is recognized that many non-teaching faculty and those who are teaching in Spring and Summer semesters will have differing vacation opportunities and schedules, as approved by their Associate Dean/manager.

Full-Time Support Staff (Article 11 – Vacation) 

For important information regarding the Support Staff Vacation Accrual within the HRMS, refer to the ‘Full-time Support Staff Vacation Accrual Summary Document’. 

For further information, refer to Article 11 of the Support Staff Collective Agreement. Note, as per Article 11.5 of the Full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement, employees are required to indicate their preference, if any, as to vacation dates no later than March 1 of the current vacation year for the next vacation year (July 1 to June 30). 

Part-Time Support Staff (Article 14 – Vacation) 

For information about vacation for part-time support staff, refer to Article 14 of the Part-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement. 

Administrative Staff Vacation

For important information regarding the Administrative (Admin) Staff Vacation Accrual within the HRMS, refer to the ‘Full-time Admin Vacation Accrual Document’. 

For information about vacation for administrative staff, refer to the Administrative Staff Vacation Policy.

EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY

The College will be closed on Friday, June 30, 2023, for an Employee Appreciation Day to recognize employees’ dedication and to show our appreciation. Canada Day will be observed on Monday, July 3, 2023 and the College will reopen on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. We hope employees take the time away from work to enjoy the summer with friends and family.

Employees who are booking vacation around this time do not need to enter June 30 as a vacation day.

Part-time employees who submit time cards will need to submit their time using the ‘Regular Hourly’ Payroll Time Type, for hours that they are scheduled to work on June 30th or for hours they would have normally been scheduled to work on a Friday.

Pay for all other employees who normally are scheduled to work on Friday’s will be processed automatically.

SUMMER HOURS

From May to August, where operationally feasible, management has the authority and discretion to establish summer working hours for their employees. These hours may vary from regular operating hours. 

Summer hours usually mean that employees continue to work their total number of hours each week but may start and finish earlier or later in the day. When considering requests for summer hours, managers are encouraged to engage in conversation with their employees to discuss feasible options while ensuring regular operations and service are maintained. 

Should there be any questions regarding the scheduling and/or taking of vacation, or the observance of holidays, please contact your HR Business Partner. 

SUMMER EARLY CLOSINGS

Early closing days is a perk that allows staff to get away early on the Friday of long weekends during the summer period.

Managers are encouraged to support early Friday closing for statutory holidays that fall on a Monday, as listed below. Staff who are scheduled to work on the Friday before the holiday Monday, should be encouraged to finish work at 12 p.m. the Friday before the long weekend. 

Subject to the operational requirements of the faculty/department, early closures for 2023 apply to the following: 

  • Friday, May 19, 2023 (prior to Victoria Day) 
  • Friday, August 4, 2023 (prior to the Civic Holiday)

Staff who are required to work full hours on any of the early closing days shall be given one half day off on another day during the summer, to be scheduled by their manager. 

If an employee has booked a full-day vacation, they should change it to half a day.

If an employee is sick, they must take a full sick day.

STATUTORY HOLIDAYS

While services such as campus residence remain open, the College will be closed on the following Statutory Holidays during 2023: 

Victoria Day 

Monday, May 22, 2023

Canada Day 

Monday, July 3, 2023 (for Saturday, July 1, 2023)

Civic Holiday 

Monday, August 7, 2023

Labour Day 

Monday, September 4, 2023 

Thanksgiving Day

Monday, October 9, 2023

Note: The December/January holiday closure details will be sent in a separate communication closer to the 2023 holiday period. 

STATUTORY HOLIDAY PAY

Employees required to work on a statutory holiday shall be entitled to be paid at time and one-half for each hour worked, plus holiday pay or equivalent time off in lieu. Refer to the applicable Collective Agreement or the Administrative Staff Vacation Policy for further details on eligibility and qualifying rules for statutory holiday pay. 

Part-time employees may be eligible for holiday pay, plus time and one-half pay, for hours worked on any statutory holiday. To qualify for statutory holiday pay, part-time employees must have worked on their scheduled day of work preceding and following the recognized holiday. 

Part-time employees who submit time cards and worked on a statutory holiday will need to submit their time using the ‘Stat Holiday Worked x1.5’ Payroll Time Type.

Payments made to all part-time staff shall be equal to the total amount of regular wages and vacation pay payable to the employee in the two pay periods prior to the statutory holiday, divided by 20. 

If you have any questions, please contact the HR Support Centre.

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