Announcements

When:
March 15, 2023

This is a reminder to all budget holders to monitor your open purchase orders (POs) as the new fiscal year approaches. Any open regular purchase orders that are $100 or more will be rolled over to the new fiscal year (2023/24) on April 1. All others, including standing orders, will be closed.

In addition, budget holders should be aware that invoices received after March 31 for the rolled over POs will be expensed against new fiscal budget.

Please send a request to Purchasing (purchasing@humber.ca) to close any of your open fiscal 2022/23 regular ‘reverse’ purchase orders or standing orders.

When:
March 14, 2023
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The heating and cooling system at the North Campus is undergoing a major retrofit. The current natural gas-fueled system will be replaced by a modern and more efficient system powered by electricity. As a result, natural gas use is expected to be reduced by 70 per cent at the North Campus

SWITCH is the multi-year project that includes replacing heating and cooling piping that connects the College’s central plant to all buildings at the North Campus. The project started in February 2023 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.  

More information about this exciting project will be shared in the coming months. Stay up to date by visiting the SWITCH website

Departments whose work areas will be affected by renovation will be contacted via email. 

If you have questions, email sustainability@humber.ca 

When:
March 13, 2023
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Gourmet Express menu

Check out what we have in store this week. Enjoy freshly made meals and baked goods prepared by students in our culinary and baking programs. 

In store this week: 

  • Seared pork chop with marsala sauce, braised red cabbage, yellow zucchini & chive risotto
  • Hot appetizers: shrimp & chicken spring roll, spinach & feta spanakopita, tofu rice cup
  • Cuban style pork loin with avocado & black bean salsa, grilled sweet potato & asparagus, lentil salad
  • Fruit vol-au-vent, sour cherry pinwheels, apple turnover
  • Espresso biscotti, florentines, vanilla bean crescents
  • Smoked duck breast with apple & blueberry mustard, duck samosas with sweet potato & peas, and tamarind sauce
  • Bavarian pumpernickel

*Pricing and product availability are subject to change.

Hours of Operation 
Monday to Thursday: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

When:
March 13, 2023

The Staff Lounge is open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Lunch is available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, March 13

Thai coconut chicken chili
Lemon coconut Thai pasta
Fluffy rice, steamed vegetables and salad

Tuesday, March 14

Chicken shawarma
Meatless chicken shawarma
Rice, vegetables and salad

Wednesday, March 15

Irish beef stew
Green lentil and bean stew
Golden colcannon pie
Vegetables and salad

Thursday, March 16 

Texas barbecued chicken
Barley and root vegetable casserole
Mashed potatoes, vegetables and salad

Friday, March 17

Fish and chips (sole)
Vegetable lasagna
French fries and salad

When:
March 13, 2023

Please note this month’s new and improved features in Blackboard Ultra. For more details, please follow the links below:

Grading Multiple-Attempt Assessments

When grading submissions with multiple attempts, instructors no longer need to close an attempt then select a different attempt. It is now possible to navigate directly between a student’s attempts using a drop-down menu in the top-left corner of the page.

Gradebook Student List View – Sorting Controls

Instructors can now sort the Gradebook Student list view on the Overall Grade column to identify students with grades at a grade boundary, or to order students from highest to lower grade, or vice versa.

Course Activity Report Table Enhancements

The table has been updated to make it easier to:

  • Select and message students
  • Identify students who may be falling behind using the Days of Inactivity column
  • View a student’s performance and engagement using the Student Overview
  • Access more student information such as accommodations, name pronunciation, and personal pronouns

Rescheduling Announcements 

Instructors can now reschedule announcements without having to recreate them, by changing the show on and hide after fields to a future date.

Deactivating Post Activity in Discussions 

There is now a checkbox option in the Discussion Settings panel. When checked, participants cannot edit or delete discussion posts.

 

Need additional support? The IL Support Centre is here to help! 

When:
March 13, 2023
Contact:
Les Takahashi
Humber College Retirees' Association logo

Are you about to retire? Consider joining the Humber College Retirees’ Association (HCRA).

This is a way to keep in touch with colleagues and even to meet those fellow employees your work did not give you a chance to know better.

Most of our activities are social, but we also support students through the Retirees' Bursary and Scholarship Programs.

Your retirement information from HR will include the HCRA brochure that has membership information. Or you can go to the “Come Join Us” webpage at the address below.

An additional note: HCRA membership is open to all former employees of Humber College, part time and short-term contract. These employees are not formally “retired” so HR will not convey HCRA info to them. Tell any colleagues of this membership opportunity.

Memberships (retirees-humber.ca)

When:
March 13, 2023

It is with mixed emotions that I announce the departure of one of our long-standing community members, Vicki DiGiovanni, after more than 24 years of dedicated service to the College.

Vicki started at Humber 1998 as a part time customer service representative for the Registrar’s office. From there, she moved to the Digital Imaging Training Centre which ultimately became a unit within the School of Media Studies. In 2009, Vicki was hired as the Assistant to the Director of Student Access, Wellness and Development. Shortly after that, she was promoted to Manager of Student Access, Wellness and Development, which evolved to Manager, SWAC Services. 

Throughout her tenure at Humber, Vicki has been an instrumental member of our community, serving as a passionate and committed leader, mentor, and colleague. Her contributions have had a lasting impact on countless students and employees alike, and she will be deeply missed. Vicki’s commitment to student success has been exemplary, and her dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment has been unwavering. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Vicki for her many years of service to Humber College, and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors. While we will miss her greatly, we are confident that she will continue to make a difference wherever she goes.

Leah State
Director, Student Wellbeing

When:
March 13, 2023

March 27 to April 14 is Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) season!

Students will receive their unique SFQ link in their Blackboard email address at the start of the SFQ season. Please remember to complete these two important steps:

1. Set 20-minutes of in-class time for students to complete the SFQ

2. Enable the SFQ tool for your Blackboard course:

  • "Books & Tools" (Details & Actions, left course content menu) 
  • Click "+" next to "Student Feedback Questionnaire"
  • Once added, make the SFQ visible for students

Learn more about SFQs

When:
March 10, 2023

As part of the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project, crews will continue transmission watermain works.

Lane restrictions on Hwy 27 (south of Humber College Blvd) will be in effect 24 hours a day from Monday, March 13 through to Saturday, March 18. Lanes will be restricted to one northbound and one southbound.

We advise the Humber community to access North Campus through Hwy 427 and Finch Avenue to avoid the construction. Please allow yourself additional time for travel.

Please take extra care when navigating near work sites, and always make eye contact with the driver before crossing in front of any equipment or vehicle.

Please visit us at www.metrolinx.com/finchwestlrt for up-to-date information.

When:
March 10, 2023
Close-up of manicured feet

The Esthetician/Spa Management students are excited to share with you our new winter promotions!

Available March 7 to April 21, 2023

  • Classic Facial with custom mask  - $60
  • Chemical Peel - $45
  • Body Scrub - $40
  • Microdermabrasion - $40
  • Waxing - two areas for one (same day/same person)
  • Traditional Pedicure - $25
  • Retail Promotion - 20% per cent off all skincare products with a facial treatment

Spa Services & Retail Boutique

Tuesday to Thursday
9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Friday
10:15 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Retail Boutique

Monday & Friday
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Humber Spa is located in RM A109 at North Campus.

Book your appointment today at 416.675.5033 or email thehumberspa@humber.ca.

Spa treatments are provided in alignment with the Esthetician/Spa Management curriculum, and therefore some treatments may be offered for a limited time at certain points of the year.

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