Flags at all Humber Polytechnic will be flown at half-mast on December 6 to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. 

Gender-based and sexual violence and harassment have no place at Humber. Reflected in the various policies and practices at Humber Polytechnic, including the Sexual Violence Policy, Gender Diversity Policy, and Human Rights & Harassment Policy, is our commitment to combating both the hatred that led to the young women’s deaths, as well as the misogyny that continues to exist in our society today. 

On December 6, 1989, 14 young women at Polytechnique Montreal were murdered. This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. Humber Polytechnic continues to mourn the loss of the 14 women and honour their memory. 

On December 6, we remember:

• Geneviève Bergeron
• Hélène Colgan
• Nathalie Croteau
• Barbara Daigneault
• Anne-Marie Edward
• Maud Haviernick
• Maryse Laganière
• Maryse Leclair
• Anne-Marie Lemay
• Sonia Pelletier
• Michèle Richard
• Annie St-Arneault
• Annie Turcotte
• Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz

Once again, Humber has proven its national leadership in applied research and industry collaboration, earning three top distinctions in Research Infosource’s annual ranking of Canada's Top 50 Research Colleges.

Humber was recognized in the top position in Canada in the category of “Industry Research Income”, placed second for “Research Partnerships”, and is the top research institution in the GTA for the second year in a row.

These achievements are powered by a diverse portfolio of applied research projects and nearly $11 million in funding. Humber's leadership in industry research income and partnerships highlights a clear path forward: deeper collaboration between post-secondary institutions and the private sector to unlock innovation, drive growth, and prepare a future-ready workforce — critical to solving Canada’s productivity challenge.

A heartfelt thank you to all faculty and staff who have engaged with industry partners on applied research projects. Your dedication and expertise make these accomplishments possible and position Humber as a national leader in research and innovation.

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On December 2, 2025, the Humber community came together for Humber’s Got Talent — and what an incredible afternoon it was! From music and dance to poetry and art, 12 of Humber’s finest staff and faculty talents lit up the stage at LinX Lounge, all in support of a cause that truly matters — the Humber Student Food Security Fund.

Thanks to your generosity, the event raised over $6,440 for Humber’s Student Food Security Fund far surpassing our goal of $5,000. That means 1,288 food subsidy days for students currently experiencing food insecurity — making it easier for students to thrive academically without worrying about their next meal. 

This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without you — whether you attended the show, bid in the silent auction, or donated through Humber Gives, your support made a real impact. 

The Student Food Security Fund provides assistance through $5/day meal subsidies, grocery gift cards, and access to food through the Grab 'n Go Food Bank. Since its launch in Fall 2024, the fund has delivered 3,150 days of food support to students, and thanks to Giving Tuesday, we’re continuing to grow that impact. 

Thank you, Humber community for showing your talent, your heart, and your commitment to our students. 

The 2025 HGT Planning Committee

On Friday, December 5, flags at our campuses will be lowered to half-mast for 24 hours in memory of Anudeep Kaur who recently passed away. She was a student in the Business Administration program and was an important part of the Humber community.  

We are deeply saddened by her untimely death. We have been in contact with her family to express our condolences, and are providing support to faculty, staff and students who knew her.  

We recognize that tragic news can take an incredible toll on those who receive it. If you need support or are supporting someone and want to talk, please reach out to someone close to you, your Associate Dean, or EAP directly (1.844.880.9142), which will be available to both full and part-time employees impacted by this tragedy.   

If students are looking for support, here is a list of available support services: 

Mental Health Support 

• Personal Counselling 
  • North Campus - SWAC – LRC 2nd Floor, call 416.675.5090 or email SWAC@humber.ca to request an appointment 
  • Lakeshore Campus – SWAC – WEL 2nd Floor, call 416.675.5090 or email SWAC@humber.ca to request an appointment 
• On-campus walk-in support (CMHA Toronto), Monday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.: 
  • North Campus: LRC Building, 3rd Floor (by the Math & Writing Centre) 
  • Lakeshore Campus: L Building, 1st Floor (Room L1017) 
• Togetherall: Free online peer-to-peer mental health support: Togetherall 
• Crisis Helpline: call or text 9-8-8  
• Community mental health support: 
  • Good2Talk (free, confidential counselling): 1.866.925.5454 
  • CAMH virtual urgent care clinic: Virtual Urgent Care | CAMH 
  • Find counselling in your community: Ontario Counselling Finder 
• Therapy in your community: Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) Program | CAMH