Announcements

When:
August 26, 2025
Contact:
Kathy Branton

Humber Polytechnic and the University of Guelph-Humber (Humber) take the safety of our community seriously. As part of that commitment to safety, Humber will conduct its annual active attacker drills in September 2025.

The goal of these drills is to test our procedures and mass notification systems, and to ensure community members know and understand what to do in the unlikely event of an active threat on any of our campuses or locations. Active attacker drills take place every year during the third week of September. Please see the new 2025 drill information below.

You spoke and we listened! As a result of your feedback on previous drills, we have changed the format of our drills for 2025. Keep watching Communiqué and your email for information on the new format, coming in September!

The Active Attacker Response procedures can be found on the Department of Public Safety website. Also, look for the Active Attacker Response posters located in classrooms, lecture halls and private meeting spaces across campus.

Please note that online Active Attacker training is also available. The training is approximately 30 minutes in length.

All community members are encouraged to take the training prior to the drills to ensure they know how to properly respond.

If you have any questions please contact Kathy Branton, Manager of Business Continuity and Emergency Management at emergency.management@humber.ca or via Teams at 647.577.8802.

Kathy Branton,
Manager, Business Continuity and Emergency Management

When:
August 26, 2025
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The Humber Cultural Hub (HCH) Phase 2 construction at the Lakeshore West Campus is progressing well, with the steel structure nearing completion. Phase 2 is scheduled to be finished in December 2026. We anticipate increased vehicle traffic and some noise during construction, so please remain patient and be aware of your surroundings. 

We remind staff, students and the public that construction areas are restricted zones for construction personnel only and trespassing in those restricted zones is prohibited, for the safety and security of Humber students, staff and the local neighborhood.

When:
August 25, 2025

As part of Humber’s official Photo Identification Policy, all users of the North Campus and Lakeshore Athletic facilities will now be required to upload a photo to their ONECard (Avro Mobile) profile to maintain access to gyms, fitness spaces and athletics facilities. This includes students and staff of Humber. Humber ONECard (Avro Mobile) is now the only accepted method for entering; Lenel will no longer be accepted for access at the Lakeshore Athletic Facilities.

This update supports Humber’s commitment to safety and secure access in high-traffic and higher-risk areas.

Deadline to upload: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Enforcement begins: Monday, September 22, 2025
Upload link: humber.ca/onecard/myphoto.html

Why This Is Required

In accordance with the Photo Identification Policy, individuals may be required by a duly authorized Humber or Guelph-Humber official to present photo identification via ONECard at any time, including:

“To access campus or enter a secure/controlled campus area”
(Photo Identification Policy, Section 2 – Use)
https://humber.ca/legal-and-risk-management/policies/general-administration/photo-identification-policy.html

Athletics facilities meet this criterion due to:

  • Controlled entry via access gates
  • High volume of student, staff, and community use
  • Supervised physical activity with elevated risk levels

In emergency situations (e.g., medical events), having a verified photo on file supports our Emergency Action Plan (EAP) by enabling quick, accurate identification and coordination with Public Safety Health Care Personnel and, if required, Emergency Services

What Users Need to Do:

Option 1:

  • Visit humber.ca/onecard/myphoto.html
  • Upload a passport-style photo and government-issued ID for one-time verification
  • Approval is typically completed within 24 hours

After September 21, individuals without an approved photo will be denied access at the gate. Athletics Staff will not be able to override the system.

Option 2:

Users can also visit the IT Support Desks at the North Campus and Lakeshore Campus which are located beside the Campus Bookstores at each campus.

Questions?

For Athletics-related access questions: athletic.office@humber.ca.

For ONECard, photo, or Avro app support: Contact the Humber IT Support Centre.

Thank you for doing your part to support a safe and secure experience for all users.

When:
August 25, 2025

Leganto is your go-to tool for creating, sharing, and maintaining course resource lists in Blackboard. You can build your own list or ask the Library to create a list for you, based on content you curate.

Meet Leganto [video] 

Leganto Resource Guide

Since Winter 2024, over 30 Humber courses have used Leganto. 

If you are developing a new course or updating an existing course for online or hybrid delivery, Leganto can simplify the curation of learning materials and provide students with seamless access to a variety of content such as: 

  • links to library article and eBook collections
  • streaming media
  • open educational resources (OERs)
  • PDF files
  • websites

View this sample Leganto list to see the variety of materials they can include.

Key features and benefits of Leganto

  • The ability to organize the list to match the design of your course (by week, topic, module, unit, etc.) 
  • The ability to tag materials as required, supplemental, optional, etc. 
  • A central location in a Blackboard course site for students to access all assigned readings, videos, etc. 
  • Analytics that provide insight into the level of engagement students have with the resources. 
  • Lists are easy to modify and can be reused in future semesters. 
  • Simplified communication with the Library to submit digitization requests and enquire about the availability of specific articles, books, etc. 
  • Facilitates the evolution of courses from the single textbook model to courses with freely accessible materials drawn from a wide range of sources.

Want to learn more? 

The Library’s Leganto team is available to provide an online demonstration and answer your questions via Teams. 

Complete the form below to book a demonstration or submit any questions you have about Leganto. 

Leganto Enquiry Form

When:
August 25, 2025
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Since Fall 2022, Humber has been serving meals in reusable Friendlier containers. This is done in an effort to reduce single-use packaging that ends up in landfills and align with the federal government’s ban on several types of single-use plastic.

We have been able to avoid over 380,000 single-use containers from being used on campus since the introduction of reusable containers. 

How to be Friendlier: 

  1. Enjoy your meal in a Friendlier container. 
  2. Scan the QR code on the bottom using the Friendlier app. 
  3. Drop container into a Friendlier branded bin to be cleaned and reused. 

A small deposit is charged with every container purchased, so scanning and returning containers is needed to receive your money back. 

Want to track your personal impact with every return? Download the Friendlier app on the App Store or Google Play Store

When:
August 22, 2025

To the Humber Community,

The College Employer Council has posted "Bargaining Update - Ontario colleges seek arbitration to avoid union strike" on its site. 

The College Employer Council (CEC) is the government mandated bargaining agent for the 24 Ontario publicly funded Colleges that negotiate collective agreements with unionized staff. The following information is being distributed on behalf of the CEC.

When:
August 21, 2025
Contact:
Health Sciences & Wellness Clinic
Tel:
437.565.1222
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We are back and taking appointments for Massage Therapy and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)! 

Appointment times available starting in September.

Massage Therapy (Starting September 2) *morning slots week 1 of the Fall semester on certain days blocked off*:

  • Monday: 8:15 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 8:15 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 1:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: 1:45 p.m., 3 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:15 p.m.
  • Friday: 12:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 7 p.m. 
  • Saturday: 2:15 p.m., 4 p.m. 

Traditional Chinese Medicine (Starting September 10):

  • Monday: 2:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 9:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m.
  • Thursday: 2:15 p.m., 3:45 p.m.

Contact:

Please call 437.565.1222 or visit North Campus room A107 to book.

Please note: All clients will require a new assessment to be conducted again due to our new school year and new learning opportunity for our students.

When:
August 21, 2025

View the hours of operation for food services from August 24-31.

North Campus Sunday (Residence move in day) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
  24-Aug 25-Aug 26-Aug 27-Aug 28-Aug 29-Aug 30-Aug 31-Aug
Residence 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.  8 a.m. - 9 p.m.  8 a.m. - 9 p.m.  8 a.m. - 9 p.m.  8 a.m. - 9 p.m.  8 a.m. - 9 p.m.  9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Street Café CLOSED 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
Starbucks - LRC CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Starbucks - Town Hall CLOSED 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
Tim Horton's CLOSED 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
Subway CLOSED 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
GH CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Hawks CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Staff Lounge CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Food Emporium CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Booster Juice  CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Villa Madina CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Trades Café CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
The Spot CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Bento Sushi CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
                 
Lakeshore Sunday (Residence move in day) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Starbucks CLOSED 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
L-Commons CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Booster Juice CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
OTG CLOSED 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. CLOSED CLOSED
Tim Horton's CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
CH - Street Café CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Arena CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED CLOSED
Residence Cafeteria (4th Floor) 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.  8 a.m. - 9 p.m.  8 a.m. - 9 p.m.  8 a.m. - 9 p.m.  8 a.m. - 9 p.m.  8 a.m. - 9 p.m.  9 a.m. - 9 p.m. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
When:
August 20, 2025

The Humber Faculty Handbook 2025-2026 is now available online!

The Faculty Handbook is an interactive guide for both new and returning faculty to familiarize themselves with resources and services available to support teaching and learning at Humber and to ensure a smooth and well-prepared semester.

Faculty can refer to the handbook to:

  • learn about resources available within Innovative Learning.
  • access Humber policies and procedures.
  • learn more about on campus resources, services, and facilities.
  • understand their roles in supporting student success and course management. 

Access the Humber Faculty Handbook, or visit the Innovative Learning website.

For faculty support throughout the academic year, please contact our team through the Innovative Learning Support Centre.

When:
August 20, 2025
Contact:
Career Connect

Career Connect - Humber's Career Portal has been upgraded, and launches TODAY, Wednesday, August 20!

Students' one-stop shop for all things career is now even better!

Students can:

  • Discover on and off-campus jobs and Work-Integrated Learning opportunities.
  • Explore career-related events to grow your skills and network.
  • Book appointments for: Career, Academic, Work-Integrated Learning advising, and much more.
  • Build a standout resume and practice with mock interviews using the integrated tools.

It’s everything they need to level up their employability skills, all in one place! Students can log in now through our updated website to check out Career Connect’s latest features.

For faculty and staff who have questions about Career Connect and how we support students, email careerconnect@humber.ca.

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