Announcements

Humber Global Summer School Returns In Person for 2022
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When:
April 5, 2022
Contact:
Humber Global Summer School
Email:
globalsummerschool@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Humber Global Summer School Returns In-Person for 2022

Humber Global is pleased to announce that Humber students from any academic program are eligible to earn elective credit by joining Humber's  Global Summer School, which will run in-person from July 4 to 22, 2022.  

Humber students can complete an elective credit in just three weeks and connect with peers outside of their regular academic programs! They will be joined in the courses by students from our Global Academic Partner network for a truly global experience. Each course offers in-person instruction at our Lakeshore or North Campus, along with guest speakers, industry visits, experiential projects, social activities and more. 

Why Students Should Join Humber’s Global Humber School 

  • Work on real-world projects for elective credit 
  • Build their network among a global community 
  • Learn from Humber faculty and industry experts 
  • Expand on their intercultural development 
  • Flexible learning option – earn academic credit in three weeks 

Courses available for GNED (Diploma and/or Advanced Diploma Elective):  

Courses available for Degree Breadth Elective (for Degree-seeking students):  

Course available for Course Elective (for ARC, CIVIL, Sustainable Energy and Building Technology, and Construction Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma Students): 

Students are responsible for checking with an advisor for their specific academic path requirements.  

Registration is now open through MyHumber. To be eligible to register, students must self-identify their interest to the Registrar’s Office by submitting a Records/Registration e-form. A tuition deposit is required to begin registration. Find more information about how to register here. Registration for this program closes on Friday May 6, 2022.  

Students are encouraged to join our social calendar activities (some additional fees may apply for certain activities). Students will be able to connect “outside the classroom” with activities like global karaoke, movie nights and more.  

The Global Summer School enhances Humber’s strategic pillars to foster career-ready citizens and provide accessible education allowing students greater choice and flexibility in their learning. It also supports Humber’s Internationalization Strategy to “Be the polytechnic institution of choice for the academically curious and creative from around the world to learn from, and contribute to the Humber community”. 

John Stilla, Senior Dean, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences
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When:
April 5, 2022

I am pleased to announce John Stilla as the new Senior Dean of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, effective April 11.

John has been an Associate Dean with the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences since 2019 and has provided innovative leadership to advance Humber’s strategic and academic plans. He brings a forward-thinking and collaborative approach to enhance the student experience and deepen relationships within the Faculty, across Humber and with our industry and community partners.

John has created departmental hubs and engaged faculty to advance EDI integration into curriculum, pedagogy, and assessments in his current role. He has also worked across the college to develop departmental learning outcomes in alignment with the HLOs to promote a quality culture and allow students to articulate their skills development.

Before joining Humber, John was the Chair of English and Liberal Studies at Seneca College, where he successfully implemented several transformational initiatives to enhance student retention and success. In addition, John has also taught at Seneca, Sheridan and Humber and served as the Program Coordinator in Humber’s Department of English.

With over 12 years of experience in the education sector, John has a solid commitment to the values of Humber, innovation, EDI, Indigenous education, and polytechnic education. His leadership and student-centred approach will continue to help the college achieve its strategic goals.

John holds a Master’s degree in English from the University of Guelph, and he is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Higher Education, with a focus on educational leadership. He also Chairs the Heads of Interdisciplinary Studies for Ontario Colleges and is TESL Certified.

Please join me in welcoming John to this new role.

 

Gina Antonacci
Senior Vice-President, Academic

An Efficient Way to Aid International Students with Frequently Asked Questions
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When:
April 4, 2022
Student sitting and using a laptop

At the start of each term, there is an influx of international students inquiring about proper registration protocols. The International Centre has a dynamic student service to assist inquiring international students through Q&A webchats hosted by the International Customer Service Advisor team (ICSA).

There, students can join a live session on Microsoft Teams every weekday from Monday through Friday in a 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. time slot. The two time slots provide the students who reside in different time zones the opportunity to pick which session works best for them.

This platform gives students the opportunity to get answers to questions like how to find academic support, how to register for courses, why they have study permit holds, or whether their program is registration block-based or course-based.

Live Q&A Webchat Schedule

If students are unable to attend a live session they can always send an inquiry through the contact form. Please feel free to share this information with your Faculty and/or department.

Hiring: IGNITE Part-Time Staff
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When:
April 4, 2022

Are you a natural-born leader? Do you have a passion for advocacy? Do you want to foster change on campus? If you answered yes to any of these, IGNITE is the place for you. Channel your inner leader and give your resume a level-up by applying for our various leadership positions.

IGNITE is currently hiring for our upcoming 2022-2023 academic year for all student part-time support staff roles. Please apply directly through the link:

IGNITE Online Job Postings

If you have any additional inquiries please reach out to:

Jordyn Dias-McGown
Manager, Operations
jordyn@ignitestudentlife.com

Behind the Scenes: A New Display from Humber Archives
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When:
April 4, 2022
Contact:
John Yolkowski
Email:
john.yolkowski@humber.ca

Did you know April 4 to 8 is the Archives Association of Ontario’s annual Archives Awareness Week, and Behind the Scenes is its theme for 2022?

As part of the week-long celebrations and events across the province, Humber Archives has put together a display which presents many of the fun and fabulous things we do behind the scenes to make sure Humber’s history and heritage is preserved and available for all. If you’re curious as to what Humber Archives does, this is a great chance to check out what we do, and learn a little bit more about our constantly growing collections! You can even glimpse a couple of new additions to the archival collection.

The display can be viewed in the North Library (LRC, 4th floor) from April 4 to 8 between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tunnel Tours are Back
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When:
April 4, 2022
Contact:
Nadine Finlay
Tel:
x3801
Email:
Nadine.Finlay@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre is excited to begin offering guided Tunnel Tours once again! Tours are open to all Humber staff, faculty, students and Humber groups. 

If you are interested in joining us, tours are available on April 20, 25 or 27. To register, visit our Eventbrite page.

For more information, contact Nadine Finlay at nadine.finlay@humber.ca.

Follow @LakeshoreGRNDS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for announcements on additional upcoming tours.

 

Obie Udemezue, Manager, Data Analysis and Reporting
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When:
April 4, 2022

It is with great pleasure that I announce Obie Udemezue as the successful candidate for the Manager, Data Analysis and Reporting position.  

Obie brings five years of experience working at Bell Canada in various data analyst positions including his most recent role as Manager, Strategy and Analytics. Obie has experience developing and implementing data models to help teams answer the questions of "what?" and "why?" He also uses machine learning modeling to help organizations effectively forecast with a high degree of assurance. Most recently, Obie began teaching data analytics as a professor at Durham College. To say Obie loves data would be understatement. He has shown a passion for the field and is excited to apply his knowledge and experience to Humber.

Obie holds a Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Madonna University (Nigeria), a Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Coventry University (United Kingdom) and a Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence Design and Delivery from Durham College (Canada).

Obie started his new role with the Office of the Registrar on Monday, April 4, 2022. Please join me in welcoming and congratulating Obie.

Clay MacDougall (he/him)
Deputy Registrar, Academic Services

Reminder: Humber Guardian App & COVID-19 Self-Assessment Required Before Coming to Campus Each Day
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When:
April 1, 2022

The Guardian app is available for free in Apple or Google Play stores. The self-assessment must be completed each day prior to you coming to campus. For example, if you are planning to be on campus on Monday and Tuesday in the same week, you must complete the assessment on both days.

In the app, you can access the self-assessment by clicking on COVID-19 Updates and then COVID-19 Self-Assessment.

In order to prevent a slow down at entry ways, you are asked to complete the assessment prior to attending campus and have your approval screen ready to show to designated staff who will be reviewing the approvals at campus entrances.

Humber and the Department of Public Safety reserve the right to ask any student, staff and faculty for proof of daily completion of the COVID-19 Self-Assessment.

If you do not have a smart phone or are unable to download or update the Humber Guardian app, view an alternate format of the questions. Contact the Department of Public Safety at 416.675.8500 or publicsafety@humber.ca if you have any questions.

Please visit our Return to Campus website and www.humber.ca/updates for more information.

Note: Those who already have the app, will need to update the app to have the latest information. From the Guardian’s home screen, users can click on About/Preferences > Data Update > Check for Updates.

 

Retirement: Janice Dobson-Guzik
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When:
March 31, 2022

After more than 34 years at Humber College, Janice Dobson-Guzik has decided to retire June 30, 2022.

Janice graduated from Humber College in 1987 from the Faculty of Business, Legal Secretary Program, and upon graduation, began her career at Humber as a Legal Secretary to Humber’s first Legal Counsel; the first full-time and onsite General Counsel in an Ontario community college.

In addition to serving as the Assistant to Humber’s Legal Counsel, Janice has served in a variety of different roles including:

  • Assistant to the Director, Ancillary Services 
  • Assistant to the Registrar
  • Assistant to the Dean of Student Services 
  • Program and administrative support in the Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology

Janice currently plays a pivotal role in providing program and wrap-around support to over 1,000 high school students per year as the Dual Credit Program Support Officer. Dual credit students are learners who are college capable but often face multiple barriers to access and inclusion. Taking a dual credit course at Humber means that these learners can earn both a college course credit and a credit towards their secondary school diploma. By grounding her service to students in care, compassion and by fostering a deep sense of belonging, Janice works alongside nine school boards, and faculties across Humber, to create meaningful academic and engagement opportunities for dual credit students with the ultimate goal of fostering student success.

Please join me in extending our sincerest gratitude, to Janice, for her unwavering and steadfast commitment to our students, and the Humber community, over the last 34 years and for wishing her all the best as she embarks on this next phase of her journey!

Christina Meredith
Associate Dean, Pathways Programs

Trans Day of Visibility
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When:
March 31, 2022
Contact:
Human Rights Education & Training Team
Email:
humanrightseducation@humber.ca

Sharing Knowledge

Humber College is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive culture in which all members of the college community study, work and live free from discrimination and harassment. To this end, it is imperative that we understand the definition of key equity terms that will enrich our capacity to prevent all forms of harassment and discrimination. The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion will be providing definitions of key terms pertinent to our work in building a more inclusive college. 

Thursday, March 31 marks the Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV), a time to celebrate and amplify trans representation.  

Trans is an umbrella term to describe people whose gender is not the same as, or does not sit comfortably with, the sex they were assigned at birth. Trans people may describe themselves using one or more of a wide variety of terms, including (but not limited to) transgender, non-binary, or genderqueer. It is important to remember that trans identities are diverse. Trans people may identify in many different ways (Stonewall.org, 2019).  

TDOV is a day to show your support for the trans community. It aims to bring attention to the accomplishments of trans people around the globe bringing awareness to transgender identities, achievements, and community.  

Rachel Crandall, an American transgender activist, launched the day in 2009 as a response to transgender people's poor recognition and acceptance. At the time, the only well-known trans-centered day was the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which commemorated transgender persons who had been murdered but did not honour or celebrate surviving transgender people. Transgender Day of Visibility was established as a day to honour and celebrate transgender people in a positive light (Transgender Day of Visibility, 2022).  

Ways to celebrate TDOV include: 

  1. Educate yourself and share that knowledge across your networks. A good place to start is Humber Library’s 2SLGBTQ+ Education Guide. Toronto Public Library also has a helpful resource.  
  2. Check your networks and see if you are following trans creators, educators, and artists. Amplify those voices today and beyond.  

References

Stonewall.org. (2019, March 27). What does trans mean? Retrieved from Stonewall.org: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/what-does-trans-mean

Transgender Day of Visibility. (2022, March). Retrieved from National Today: https://nationaltoday.com/transgender-day-visibility

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