“Skill Challenge Mechatronics” is a four day event which took place from November 22 to 25, of which two days are an intensive (virtual) competition starting at 6 a.m. EST. There were 24 teams competing from 18 different countries. Marko Gunja and Nickolas de Boer of Humber College represented Team Canada.

We are extremely proud to inform our Humber community they placed 4th overall! It is a long journey to get there with endless hours of practice, intense focus and commitment. We want to acknowledge Skills Coach, Mateusz Cwalinski, a former WorldSkills competitor and current Humber student, for his coaching and leadership. As a special acknowledgement, Chief Expert Michael Linn from Festo Didactic called Team Canada “Innovative” for their ability to demonstrate how the simulated equipment was interacting with the physical Human Machine Interface. A big thanks to Festo Didactic, a member of Humber’s Advanced Manufacturing Skills Consortium, for their support.

In this event, competitors competed virtually on two levels:

Level 1: Troubleshoot an automated system in a simulation program (FluidSIM) which consisted of problem solving the electrical and pneumatic diagrams while also adjusting conditions such as force, flow, pressure, and power for proper operations. Then answer knowledge based questions related to the system.

Level 2: Program a logical sequence in a virtual station in a simulation software (CIROS) with a physical PLC and HMI. Then answer knowledge based questions related to physical properties of an MPS station and industrial robots (in a virtual setting).

The competition focused on Work Integration & Management, Team work, Systems Integration, Developing Mechatronics Systems, Networking, Digital twin, Programming, Problem Solving, Maintenance and Simulation in a virtual environment.

Let’s give a big congratulations to the team as they continue to train for the 46th WorldSkills Competition- October 2022- in Shanghai, China.

Neal Mohammed
Director, Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation 

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Humberland is TOMORROW!

There’s only ONE day left until the holiday village is open. 

Visit humber.ca/lakeshorecampus/humberland to check the Humberland map, register and preview activities, and gather what you will need to participate. 

Friendly reminder to keep track of the Zoom links and start times of your registered activities, have supplies ready if needed and get ready for some fun! 

Be sure to register for your favourite (or all) activities below: 

• PJ Jig – Kids Dance Party – 9 a.m.
  https://pj-jig-humberland.eventbrite.ca
   
• Mrs. Claus’ Bakery – Cookie Decorating – 10 a.m.
  https://mrsclausbakery-humberland.eventbrite.ca
   
• Santa’s Workshop (Ages 3 to 6) – Crafts Tutorial – 10:30 a.m.
  https://santasworkshop-3to6-humberland.eventbrite.ca
   
• Santa’s Workshop (Ages 7+) – Crafts Tutorial – 10:30 a.m.
  https://santasworkshop-7plus-humberland.eventbrite.ca
   
• Bingo Bells – Classic Bingo Game – 11:10 a.m.
  https://bingobells-humberland.eventbrite.ca
   
• Polar Parlor – Adult Mocktail Tutorial – 11:50 a.m.
  https://polarparlor-humberland.eventbrite.ca
   
• Snow Day Stories – Storytelling – 11:50 a.m.
  https://snowdaystories-humberland.eventbrite.ca
   
• Arrival of Santa – Multiple Time Slots
  https://arrivalofsanta-humberland.eventbrite.ca 

This year, we’re once again raising funds to support Humber students. Please scroll down on the website to learn more and donate.

See you at Humberland LIVE on Zoom tomorrow! 

Humber has identified its Strategic Priority #7 under Pillar #3, Healthy and Inclusive Community. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive community of exceptional students, faculty, and staff. This specific supporting action is to establish and implement an institutional framework and strategy for equity, diversity and inclusion that addresses the needs of both students and employees.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) bring together employees who share a common identity, characteristic and set of interests. They create a culture of inclusion that enhances employee engagement and further supports organizations' vision and values (Source: Catalyst). The Black/African ERG was launched in September 2020 and is one of two ERGs that Humber and the University of Guelph-Humber currently offer for all eligible staff and faculty.

On November 29, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., there will be an Employment Systems Review (ESR) focus group meeting, and the consultants will ask about the following:

• The organizational culture at Humber and how the human resources employment policies and procedures can be enhanced.
• The ESR will seek your suggestions on possible changes to advance EDI at the College.
• Information provided to the consultants will be prepared in aggregate form.

This month, we’re putting the Sustainability Spotlight on Ian Crookshank (he/him). 

The Dean of Students began his career at Humber in 2019. He oversees Student Success and Engagement, a department that includes Student Wellness and Equity, Student Transition and Academic Support, Athletics and Recreation, and Community Employment Services.  

When discussing how students and individuals can get involved in sustainable initiatives and his hopes for the future, Ian states, "One of the things that I hope changes over a period of time is that there's an acknowledgement and an understanding that the only future, is a sustainable future." 

Watch Ian’s feature interview and learn more about his commitment to sustainability on-campus visit the Office of Sustainability’s YouTube channel.