We are aware that the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the union representing Ontario school board workers, has announced their intention to begin a strike on Monday, November 21 if a deal with the provincial government isn’t achieved as of Sunday, November 20.

As of November 18, various School Boards, including Toronto District, Toronto Catholic District, Peel District School Board, York Region District, York Region Catholic District have announced that they would close schools to in-person learning IF a strike occurs on Monday. Some Boards have not yet announced final plans.

As each board’s plans may be different, please check with your local school board to find out what their plans are and how you and your family may be affected.

While Humber classes and operations will continue as scheduled, we understand that employees and students with school-aged children may need to explore childcare options and adjust their regular routines.

For staff whose ability to complete their regular workday either in-person or remotely is affected because of a school closure, please speak to your manager. Faculty members should contact their associate dean.

We know that an interruption to the regular school schedule may be challenging as people make alternative childcare arrangements. Please reach out to your manager/associate dean should you require alternative arrangements for completing your work.

As is the case with missing any class, we will be informing students that they need to contact their professor and are responsible for speaking with them if they need to request alternative arrangements for completing coursework.

Dear Humber employees,  

As we approach the holidays, I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude to all members of the Humber community.  

Your continued hard work and dedication to our students is inspiring and has contributed to Humber’s success. Since joining Humber College at the end of August, I have had the opportunity to meet many students and employees and I hope to meet many more as time goes on. What has left the deepest impression on me so far is the strong sense of community at Humber and how everyone truly cares for each other's well-being. Thank you for welcoming me so warmly into this caring community. 

To recognize your dedication and show our appreciation, the college will officially close for our annual holiday break at the end of the business day on Thursday, December 22. Friday, December 23 is an Employee Appreciation Day, and I hope you will use the time away from the office to enjoy the season with your family and friends. The college will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. 

There will be business operations and pay considerations related to this closure and Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness will provide details on how to handle employee scheduling and time entries related to this closure to all managers. Employees can access key payroll calendar dates on this webpage. 

Thank you again for your dedication and commitment to student success. I wish you the very best this holiday season and look forward to welcoming you back in the new year. 

Ann Marie 

Ann Marie Vaughan, Ed.D. 
President, CEO, Humber I.T.A.L. 

Check out the Friends & Family Online Sale at your Campus Bookstore.

Everyone in the campus community, including newly admitted students, alumni, faculty and fans, will enjoy the following discounts on the campus store website from November 23 to 28:

• 20% off one item 
• 25% off two items 
• 30% off three+ items 
• and free shipping!

Rent college textbooks, buy used textbooks, download digital textbooks, and sell textbooks online (eFollett)

On Friday, November 18, all flags at our campuses will be lowered to half-staff in memory of Samuel Rios. Samuel was in the Film and Television Production program. He passed away on November 11 and arrangements for a memorial service are being made at Highland Funeral Home in Markham.

The Humber community is deeply saddened by Samuel’s sudden and untimely passing. The College has been in contact with his family to express our condolences, and will continue to provide support to faculty, staff and students who knew him. It is clear from conversations with Samuel’s family that he made an incredible impact on the lives of those he came in contact with and that he will be missed dearly. Today, we honour that impact and hold him and his loved ones in our thoughts.

Ian Crookshank
Associate Vice-President, Learner and Career Success
Dean of Students