Further to the original ONECard Communiqué post in June, ONECard has arrived at Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber. ONEcard is a smartphone application that will be used by all students, faculty and staff as their digital identification, digital key and digital wallet solution for campus-wide services. It’s free, easy to use and secure. Visit the ONECard website to learn more.

For the 2021-22 academic year, ONECard will be used in parallel with the physical student and staff ID cards to access services across campus. ONECard is a multi-year initiative that will offer many new services and offerings. As these services are ready for release, ONECard will replace the existing tools currently used to access those services.

The ONECard App will be available for download via the Apple App Store and Google Play app store on Monday, August 30. Visit the ONECard App page to learn how to download it.

For 2021-22, some services such as the Bookstore, Campus Dining, and Parking will support ONECard, while running parallel with existing payment solutions.

Service-specific ONECard information will continue to be added to the Where to Use page as they become available.

A detailed list of Frequently Asked Questions can be found on the FAQs page.

Fall 2021 Full-Time students who will be taking at least one course on-campus will be receiving a message about ONECard later this week. Additional communications outreach will take place in the next few weeks.

For more information about the ONECard, please contact Debbie Gracie-Smith, Manager of Emerging Technologies, at debbie.gracie-smith@humber.ca.

Information Technology Services
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning 

It is with very mixed emotions that I share that Lara McInnis has accepted an exciting new role as Faculty Development Advisor at Seneca College.

Lara has had a long and rich career at Humber. After graduating from Humber’s TESL program in 2002, Lara joined the faculty in the English Language Centre, eventually moving to the English Department in FLA. Over the course of her career, Lara taught writing and communication across multiple programs, with a special focus on English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). Along the way, Lara has earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues for her generosity, teaching expertise, and commitment to students.

Over the years, Lara has contributed significantly to numerous initiatives at Humber. On secondment to the Centre for Innovative Learning, Lara has worked to support numerous faculty, both through the Teaching Excellence Program (TEP) and through her championing of the HLOs, UDL and EDI, to name but a few of the areas where she has had an impact. Across Humber, Lara has developed many connections and supported numerous projects, among them the Sustainability COP, the IGS Community and Industry Engagement common course, and the Digital Fluency for the Workplace project, becoming known for her insight, expertise, and collaborative leadership.

Although Lara will be much missed by the Humber community, I know you will join me in wishing her much success in this next stage of her journey.

Vera Beletzan
Senior Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Innovative Learning

We are excited to announce that the Tech Zone has now opened at North Campus in H109, located across from the bookstore. 

The Tech Zone not only replaces the IT Support Centre counter that was in NX210 but also expands our services.

The Tech Zone

In collaboration with the Faculties and the Centre for Innovative Learning, this cutting-edge hub will create space to demonstrate innovative technologies, advise on digital solutions to academic and business challenges, and inspire.

Innovation Showcase

Discover the innovative world of the Tech Zone - Innovation Showcase. This is the perfect place to showcase Humber's talent and share innovation from all areas of the technology industry.

• Attend a product demo
• Learn and explore new technology
• Catch a presentation by an industry partner
• Faculty can demonstrate their digital solutions
• Students can display or present their capstone projects
• Be mesmerized by the interactive wall

Service Hub

Discover the innovative world of the Tech Zone - Service Hub. With a “students supporting students” model, the Tech Zone recognizes the importance of Work Integrated Learning.

• Meet with a technician to solve your technical challenges
• Get answers to your technical questions
• Find the right piece of technology to support your learning or teaching needs
• Discuss the right approach and solution to support your needs
• Book a training or coaching session

For more information, contact Tanya Goncalves, Director, I.T. Client Services, at tanya.goncalves@humber.ca.

Due to the global electronic component shortage, we are experiencing extended delivery delays from most of our technology product suppliers. Most affected by the delays are displays, Windows laptop computers, docking stations and Apple iPads. As the situation is constantly changing, additional devices and suppliers could be impacted.

Please take this into consideration when planning your purchases as we anticipate the situation is unlikely to improve for the next number of months. Furthermore, these delays will be compounded as the end of the year approaches. As a reminder, all purchases must be received before year end to be accounted for in the current fiscal year.

If you have any questions, please contact itam@humber.ca.