Announcements

When:
January 12, 2023
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
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Self-service password reset (SSPR) is a tool that will significantly improve your experience when it comes time to reset or recover your Microsoft Outlook password.

SSPR enables you to safely manage your own password reset without the need of logging a ticket with the Tech Zone or the IT Support Centre — giving you more control to easily and quickly reset your password anywhere and anytime.

How to use SSPR

Reminder: You have to register for SSPR before you can use the reset tool. After you have completed registration, each time you want to reset your password, you will be asked to confirm your identity by providing your authentication information.

You can confirm your identity by providing proof you are who through a second authentication factor after you have input your password, such as a separate email, text message, phone call or a push notification from the Microsoft Authenticator App. You can change your recovery information at any time. 

How to recover your password:

  1. On the Microsoft Outlook login page click ‘forgot password’
  2. Provide your email and complete the CAPTCHA
  3. Provide two alternative methods of verification (phone, email, Authenticator App)
  4. Enter and confirm your new password

Information Technology Services

When:
January 12, 2023
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Dear faculty and admin staff,

The Healthy Breaks@Humber offered through the Centre for Innovation in Health and Wellness (CIHW) is another exciting initiative towards supporting a healthy campus culture. We are offering either a short ‘mindfulness’ or ‘movement’ in one – or more - of your upcoming faculty/leadership meetings or classes. 

Taking a healthy break for a few minutes can increase productivity, lessen body aches and pains, improve creativity, and increase engagement. Healthy breaks can help improve mental health, lower anxiety, and help refocus the mind.

If you have a meeting or a class that is 1.5 hours or more during the winter semester, we encourage you to schedule a healthy break to energize the body and the mind for your students or colleagues. 

If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to email us at cihw@humber.ca.

With sincere thanks,

Dr. Vanita Varma
Director CIHW
Nicole Tonus-Conti
Project Manager CIHW
When:
January 12, 2023

To all faculty and academic partners,

Please note that if learners are coming to the Test Centre to complete an exam that they missed in Fall 2022, they will no longer have access to their Fall courses in Blackboard, since all learners lose this access once the semester ends.

For the Test Centre this means that:

  1. Learners will not be able to book an appointment via Blackboard since this course is no longer available; they must instead email, call, or visit the Test Centre to make an appointment;
  2. If the test was supposed to be administered on Blackboard, learners will no longer be able to access this test; we advise faculty to upload a Word or PDF version of the Blackboard exam with their test submission, so that we can administer the exam in the Test Centre.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us at testingservices@humber.ca.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of all learners.

Testing Services Team

Student Wellness and Equitable Learning
Student Success and Engagement

When:
January 11, 2023
Contact:
Bhavi Gandhi
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You might get back to work this month and realize how amazing it would have been to have a research student this winter term to help with your projects. It's time to start planning ahead as we have students to help you for Spring 2023.

Recruitment for Spring 2023 (May-July 2023) starts now. Connect with students early - students are waiting to hear from you. 

Do you have a research project that needs to be completed? Are you looking for someone who can assist you with:

  • Data collection, research design, information retrieval, and survey design
  • Designing and implementing research projects for international or domestic populations
  • Qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis and interpretation
  • Project management, proposal writing, and literature reviews
  • Students are knowledgable with SPSS, Excel, and data visualization tools

Our highly qualified research analyst graduate students are available full-time, for 12-weeks from early May to July (flexible end and start dates) to assist you with your project.

*Project hours are used for Work-Integrated Learning (placement course).

For more information, please contact Bhavi Gandhi at bhavi.gandhi@humber.ca.

When:
January 10, 2023
Contact:
Steph Byer
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Did you know there are global learning opportunities available to all students at Humber?

Humber offers a range of global experiences on campus, at partner institutions around the world and virtually through Semester Exchange, Summer Abroad, WIL Abroad, the Humber Global Summer School and COIL – Global Virtual Exchange.

Inspire your students to experience the world, enhance their intercultural communication skills, and expand their global network while earning Academic Credits or Co-Curricular Record recognition.

As part of Humber’s 2018-2023 Internationalization Strategy, this programming reflects Humber’s commitment to connecting members of our community to global learning opportunities – at home and abroad. Note that a Global Learning Bursary up to $5,000 CAD is available to support all eligible students.

Applications are currently being accepted for:

Application deadlines:

Summer Programs Abroad: February 26, 2023 (unless otherwise noted)
Semester Exchange Abroad: March 5, 2023

Information sessions:

If you are interested in setting up a class visit or information session for your students (either in-person or virtually), please connect the Humber Global Learning team at studyabroad@humber.ca.

When:
January 10, 2023
Health & Wellness Coaching

Dear Humber staff and faculty,

Do you have a lifestyle or a wellness goal that you would like to achieve this new year, but are not sure where to begin? A health and wellness coach can help.

The Centre for Innovation in Health and Wellness (CIHW) is excited to share another initiative towards supporting a healthy campus culture.

A free Health and Wellness Coaching program begins in January 2023, offered in collaboration with Humber College’s Wellness Coaching Graduate Program. 

Work one-on-one with your Health and Wellness Coach to:

  • Build a wellness plan, goal or vision
  • Meet weekly or bi-weekly to keep track , review your progress, and set new goals
  • Refocus life’s goals and move past challenges

For more information or to begin your wellness journey today, please email us at cihw@humber.ca to get started.

When:
January 10, 2023
Contact:
Desta McCalla
Tel:
x5182

Did you receive an Accessible Learning Services Accommodation Letter? Unsure how to proceed? Review the steps below:

  • Send an email to the student to acknowledge receipt of the Accommodation Letter. 

  • Carefully review the Accommodation Letter. If you identify an accommodation that you feel may conflict with the essential requirements of your course, contact Accessible Learning Services to discuss. 

  • Advise the student that they are welcome to contact you to discuss the accommodations. 

  • For Humber faculty, most of your students’ accommodation letters are visible on the Faculty Web Portal.  

Visit our ALS Information for Faculty website to learn more about the Accommodation Letter process. 

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.

When:
January 10, 2023

In early December 2021, Humber officially launched a group for employees who identify as white and/or as having white skin privilege to examine how they have been conditioned by their whiteness and how it shows up in their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and within their institutions (home, work, educational, religious, etc.). The Unlearning Circle focuses on unpacking and dismantling white supremacy culture and unlearning it.

Interested in joining the circle or have questions about it? For more information email theunlearningcircle@humber.ca, or visit our webpage to learn more and access past meeting materials.

Next session: The Circle will hold its eleventh session virtually on Tuesday, January 17 from 12:05 p.m. to 1:25 p.m.

When:
January 9, 2023

The provision, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages on College premises is subject to the regulations of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the Liquor License Act of Ontario.

Humber is licensed to serve alcoholic beverages only in the designated areas listed below and only under the supervision of Food Services and the Faculty of Business.

As the College is under one Liquor License for each campus, any single violation may result in the loss of the College license for all locations within the respective campus severely impacting the delivery of academic programs and other non-academic events.

North Campus

Location

 

Licensed Capacity

D131

Wine and Mixology Lab

59

Main Floor – NE section, adjoining D & E

The Humber Room

201

D111

Humber Room Kitchen

44

KB104

Food Emporium Seating Area

603

KB110

Food Emporium North west Section 36

KB111

Food Emporium north section 235

KB105

Food Emporium Seating Area

169

K217

Staff Lounge

188

Residence

T- Residence Dining Hall

308

Residence

T-132 Residence Conference Room

211

B101

B101 Boardroom

170

LX110

Café LinX

236

Lakeshore Campus

Location

 

Licensed Capacity

Room B102 & B102

Cafeteria Seating Areas

430

Small Cafeteria Room A170

Cafeteria - A170

175

Room B101

Cafeteria/Staff Lounge

49

Building L Second Floor

Cafeteria Seating Areas

985

Building L Main Floor

Conference Room - Gallery

127

Building L Main Floor L1017

Conference Room

137

Building L Second Floor

Outdoor Patio

370

Anyone planning an event which includes the provision, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages on College premises must ensure that they do so through one of the departments and at one of the locations listed above. If you require additional information, please contact Campus Services; Katie Evans at katie.evans@humber.ca.

If the desired location is not listed above, a special occasion permit (SOP) may be required and can be obtained for a fee based on AGCO requirements. Applications for special occasion permits must be processed through the Campus Services department a minimum of 10 days prior to the event.

When:
January 9, 2023

Welcome back, Humber. 

I hope you all had a relaxing winter break and you found time to recharge during your time off. The entire Humber community including students, faculty and staff, worked exceptionally hard last year to ensure that the College maintained its leadership role in polytechnic education. You earned that break.  

With a new year comes a new term. Winter 2023 Orientation is underway this week for our incoming students, and it brings me back to my time as a student and the excitement and possibilities that came with starting a thrilling and new adventure in post-secondary education.

We will continue to make it our priority to support our learners so they can bring their best every day and embrace the possibilities a Humber education can mean for their future.

Looking ahead for a moment, I am happy to share that this year Friday, June 30, 2023, will be an Employee Appreciation Day. The College will be closed on that day, and Humber employees will have an extra day off for the Canada Day long weekend in recognition of your dedication to the institution, and to show our appreciation for your hard work. I know many of you begin to plan your summer vacations at the start of the new year, so I wanted to be sure to share this information as soon as possible.

I have learned a lot about Humber over the Fall semester. The breadth and depth of talent, along with the innovation and creativity within the Humber community is inspiring. There have been so many amazing moments of learning and connections with all of you that I will treasure forever. Thank you to every one of you who make Humber the truly exceptional place that it is. 

I am excited for 2023 and what will be my first full year as the President and CEO of Humber. In the coming months, I look forward to having conversations across the college community about the future and what we envision and dream for Humber and the communities we serve. While the challenges are many, the opportunities and talent within Humber gives me the confidence that we will continue to be the national and global leader in polytechnic education. The fundamental question before us is, what will the future look like?

The future of the College and its community of learners, educators and staff is remarkably bright, and I look forward to all we can accomplish together this year and beyond.

Thank you and best wishes for the term, 

Dr. Ann Marie Vaughan
President and CEO, Humber I.T.A.L. 

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