Humber Math and Writing Centre presents Academic Integrity: Avoiding Plagiarism

Why is citing sources so important?

• When do I need to cite?
• What is acceptable when paraphrasing?
• What if I can't find the original source?
• How can I check if my work is free of plagiarism?

Free one-hour workshops available every week from February 23 to April 23, except Reading Week.

• Mondays at 12 p.m.
• Tuesdays at 3 p.m.
• Thursdays at 1 p.m.
• Fridays at 10 a.m.

To sign up, follow these steps:

1. Register in our online booking system at https://humber.mywconline.com
2. Select the "Writing Support Winter 2021" schedule
3. If booking before February 22, click on “next week” at the top of the screen
4. Look for Academic Integrity Workshop in the left margin on any of the days listed above, and then click on the white box on that line
5. Fill out the form
6. Click on Create Appointment

If you need help signing in, please visit our Virtual Front Desk or write to us at writingcentre@humber.ca.

All Humber and Guelph-Humber students are welcome.

In January, we sent out a survey to get your feedback regarding your experiences using the Communiqué. Here are the results from the more than 365 responses received.

Black History Month initially started as “Negro History Week” by Carter G. Woodson in 1926.

It was celebrated in the second week of February between the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, and it evolved into Black History Month in 1976. Its purpose was to encourage African American history to become a more significant part of American history.

Celebrations of Black history began in Canada also shortly thereafter. During the early 1970s, the week became known as Black History Week. It was expanded into Black History Month in 1976. In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada following a motion introduced by the first Black Canadian woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine. The motion was carried unanimously by the House of Commons.

The Senate officially declared February as Black History Month. Nova Scotia Senator Donald Oliver, Q.C., was the first Black Canadian appointed to the Senate. His motion was the final parliamentary procedure needed for Canada’s permanent recognition of Black History Month.

Source: Government of Canada. Black History in Canada. https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/black-history-month/about.html

Coming Up...

Wednesday, February 17, 2021 (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) - Developing Resiliency Through Adversity with Jodie Glean

• Identify and discuss the current challenges in professional environments experienced by Black professionals and the barriers that exists to addressing them
• Increase understanding of the concept of resiliency and its relevance for Black professionals in the work and learning environment
• Share tools and techniques that support the activation of resilience for Black community within the work and learning environment

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) - Challenging Anti-Black Racism with Sacha Ally and Adam Benn

• Explore the impact of anti-Black racial microaggressions in the Virtual Environment
• Discuss using “microinterventions” as a strategy for addressing anti-Black racism

Friday, February 26, 2021 (9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.) - Understanding the Determinants of Health for a Healthy and Inclusive Community with Dr. Roberta Timothy

• To examine your positionality within equity work
• To understand the determinants of health and its importance to anti-oppression (EDI) practice
• To examine how equity can be centered in building healthy and inclusive communities (Access and Equity: Students & Employees, Curriculum and Programs, Campus Culture, and College-Wide Communication and Engagement)

To register, email zareena.khan@humber.ca.

February’s Playlist

Borrowing a page from President Barack Obama, the Centre is pleased to offer a playlist of some of our favourite artists:

1. Measha Brueggergosman - Reve Infini (Infinite Dream)
2. Jully Black - Seven Day Fool
3. Youssou N'Dour - 7 Seconds ft. Neneh Cherry
4. Drake - God's Plan
5. K'NAAN - Take A Minute

Notice of external film shoot

Location: Multiple locations at Lakeshore Campus  

• Exterior of D, E, F, G and H buildings including the roundabout behind G
• Interior of G building first floor and classroom D111
• Parking Lot 4 and accessible stalls in front of G, part of Lot 1and lot between E and F Cottage
• City property in front of G cottage and along Colonel Samuel Smith Park Blvd
• Courtyard area near the stage will also be utilized during the shoot

When: February 16 to 19, 2021 

• Set prep will begin on Tuesday, February 16 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
• Filming will begin on Wednesday, February 17 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and continue on Thursday, February 18 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
• Set tear down will be complete on Friday, February 19

Please be advised that Lot 4 will be unavailable all day and night beginning February 17 until the morning of February 19. Parking in the contractor lot between E and F Building will be unavailable all day and night beginning February 16 until the morning of February 19. Parking is available in Lot 5, Lot 1, with accessible parking stalls by the Tim Hortons. 

Public Safety will be onsite while the crew is on Humber property, and TPS has been hired to assist with traffic direction and stoppage on Colonel Samuel Smith Park Blvd. 

In addition to Humber College’s COVID-19 safety protocols, Film productions will follow the COVID-19 Safety Guidelines issued by the Film and Television Industry of Ontario, approved by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skill Development. Information can be found here. 

The production will also implement additional safety measures in coordination with the Toronto Film Office. Safety guidelines found here. 

Please contact Sara Vani or Connie Sanfilippo with any questions.