Announcements

Full-time Academic Seniority List and Partial-load Service Credit List
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When:
March 4, 2025

Academic Full-time and Partial-load Faculty,

The full-time academic seniority list, and partial-load service credit list are currently available on Humber’s People(s) & Culture webpage. The lists are accessible directly via this link: Seniority Lists & Service Credits List - Humber Polytechnic.

Faculty are reminded to review the information contained therein, as it shall be considered correct for all purposes unless its accuracy is disputed within two weeks of posting.

Queries related to the list may be made to the HR Support Centre via one of the following methods:

General questions about these lists can also be directed to info@opseu562.org.

For more information on seniority & service credit posting dates and timelines, please refer to Article 27.04 of the Academic Collective Agreement.

Sincerely,

Marie-Josee Smith
Director, Client Services
Employee & Labour Relations

Miloš Vasić
President, Humber Faculty
Union (OPSEU 562)
SPARK Magazine Wins Silver at Canadian Online Publishing Awards
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When:
March 4, 2025
Contact:
Humber Press
Email:
humberpress@humber.ca
Cover of SPARK 10, text reads "SPARK wins Silver for Best Digital Edition Publication - Business at the 2024 Canadian Online Publishing Awards"

Humber Press’s SPARK magazine has won Silver at the 16th annual Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPA)—our second award in just three years! 

Winning in the Best Digital Edition Publication category reaffirms what we’ve always believed: powerful storytelling sparks innovation. Since our launch in 2021, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of knowledge translation and knowledge dissemination—and this award is proof that we’re making an impact. 

A huge shoutout to the incredible team for their dedication and creativity. This win belongs to all of us—and to the interviewees, writers, and storytellers who trust us to bring their work to life. 

Want to see what an award-winning magazine looks like? Read SPARK 10 on Issuu. 

Let’s keep the momentum going—because the best stories are yet to be told. 

Blackboard Ultra Course Clean-up on March 7
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When:
March 3, 2025
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Please share this message widely!

Please be advised that all courses for Fall 2023 and prior terms, including DEVU and SBXU courses, will be removed from Blackboard on Friday, March 7 at 4 p.m.

Why are courses being removed?

Humber removes courses one year after final grades are submitted or courses are created (for DEVU and SBXU courses). For the current Winter 2025 semester, courses from the Fall 2023 semester will be removed. Courses from this Winter 2025 semester will be removed in Summer 2026. Please be aware that PMR and ADR courses are deleted after three years. This is standard practice to ensure we maintain enough space and capacity on the Learning Management System, so these clean-ups are scheduled following good practices for data and storage management.

How do I back up and save my course for future use?

We recommend faculty back up and archive Blackboard courses at the end of each semester. Most course sites take no more than 10 minutes to archive, and OneDrive is readily available to all faculty for file storage.

What if I need help backing up my course?

Support for OneDrive is available from ITS, and support for learning how to back up and archive courses is available from the Innovative Learning Support Centre.

Save the Date for the 10th Annual Advisor Conference
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When:
March 3, 2025
Call for proposals

Advising & Career Services at Humber Polytechnic is excited to announce our 10th annual Advisor Conference. Each year, we select a theme that embodies a holistic approach to student advising. This year's theme is “Future Learners, Future Landscapes: Shaping Higher Education for 2035.” The conference will feature attendees from Humber Polytechnic, University of Guelph-Humber, Humber Community Outreach and Workforce Development, external partners, staff and faculty.

Please mark your calendars for this hybrid event.

On behalf of the Advisor Conference Committee, we invite staff and faculty to submit proposals for presentations. Sessions will be scheduled for approximately one hour or an hour and a half.

If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please complete the Presentation Proposal by completing the online form.

Best regards,

Poorna, Alyssa, and Hanan
Humber Advising Conference Co-Chairs
Poorna.Gubbala@humber.ca

Career Milestones Recognition - February 2025
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When:
February 28, 2025
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
List of employees celebrating Career Milestones in February

Congratulations to all our employees celebrating Career Milestones in February!

The following employees are celebrating their 1, 5, 15, 20 and 25-year anniversary with Humber Polytechnic or the University of Guelph-Humber. We encourage you to reach out to your colleagues to congratulate them on their Career Milestones.

1 Year 5 Years 15 Years 20 Years 25 Years
Dario Guiao
Andrea Campea
Veronica Stella
Suzanne Hardcastle
Maria Mattacchione
Jenny Gonzalez Hardeep Saini Alicia Peraverson   Sylvana Galati
Angela Lo Gatto Anuja Kadeparambil Valsan Zijian A   Neala Puran
Joseph Blake Bianca Delicata      
Huy Nguyen Kimberly Daniels      
Cody Loconte
        
Sara Mazrouei        
Jey Sadadcharashanmugathas        
Vipul Dharavath        
Angelo Mecollari        
Nickolas de Boer        
Cara Wallace        
Glenn Craney        

Although we do our best to ensure we don't miss anyone, sometimes it happens. If we have missed anyone on this list, our sincere apologies. Please let us know so we can correct our records and ensure the employee receives recognition.

Questions? Please email us at oe@humber.ca.

Lakeshore Grab 'n Go Food Bank in March
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When:
February 28, 2025

The Grab 'n Go Food Bank at the Learning Commons (L1000) is a Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences partnership with the Library, the Faculty Union (Local 562), the Support Staff Union (Local 563) and Advising and Career Services.

In March, the Grab 'n Go at the Lakeshore Learning Commons (L1000) will run every Wednesday. 

Food will be available on the following days this month:

  • Wednesday, March 5
  • Wednesday, March 12
  • Wednesday, March 19
  • Wednesday, March 26

How does the Food Bank work?

  • Members of the Humber community who are experiencing food insecurity or hardship are encouraged to stop by the Lakeshore Learning Commons (L1000) between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  • There you will encounter a cart with a selection of non-perishable and perishable food items.
  • Allergen-free foods are also available and stored in separate boxes.
  • You can take what you need. It's that easy!

Can I help?

Yes. Food donations are always welcome and appreciated. All donations can be dropped off at Lakeshore's MED building, 3rd floor, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Together, let's help fight food insecurity and ensure all members of our Humber community have access to food.

If you have questions, please contact Sarah Armenia at sarah.armenia@humber.ca or Sarah Henderson at sarah.henderson@humber.ca.

 

 
Invest in Upskilling: CPL Offers Discounts on Training for Groups Throughout March
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When:
February 27, 2025
Contact:
Erika Wright
Tel:
4165401934
Email:
erika.wright@humber.ca

Maximize your team's skill to drive greater impact. Now is the time to invest in upskilling your team for greater workplace effectiveness by bolstering resilience, enhancing collaboration and optimizing resources. 

Throughout the month of March, CPL is offering discounts for Humber teams seeking upskilling and learning and development to prepare staff and faculty for the focused year ahead.

To tap into what CPL offers connect with erika.wright@humber.ca to discuss your team's needs.

Adapt. Evolve. Excel.

Book now to save up to 30 per cent for Humber teams of 10 or more.

 

New Support for Students: Peer Active Listening (PAL) Sessions
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When:
February 27, 2025
Contact:
Wellness Education & Programs
Email:
wellness@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Register for a 45 minute PAL session if you want someone to talk to, need to vent or rant, or need an unbiased ear to listen to what’s on your mind. Sign up, attend your first one-on-one Peer Active Listening session, and receive a complimentary e-gift card!

We’re excited to introduce Peer Active Listening (PAL) sessions, a new resource for students who need someone to talk to or who are feeling stressed. These 45-minute, one-on-one sessions connect students with trained Peer Wellness Educators who provide a confidential, non-judgmental space for conversation.

How it Works:

  • Sessions are available in person or virtually.
  • Students who attend their first session will receive a complimentary $15 e-gift card.

We encourage faculty and staff to refer students who might benefit from this service. For more information or to refer a student, please visit this link or contact wellness@humber.ca.

Food Service Hours of Operation - Update
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When:
February 27, 2025

Food Service Hours of Operation - Update

Hours of operation for Food Services during Reading Week.

Regular hour of operation will resume on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Visit dineoncampus.ca for menu and hours of operation.

  Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
  March 1 March 2 March 3 March 4 March 5 March 6 March 7 March 8 March 9
North Campus                  
Food Emporium Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
Tim Horton's Closed Closed 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Closed
Starbucks LRC Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed CLosed Closed Closed Closed
Starbucks Town Hall Closed Closed 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Closed
Street Café Closed Closed 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Closed
Subway Closed Closed 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. 11 a.m - 3 p.m. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed Closed
Booster Juice Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
Staff Lounge Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
GH Café Closed Closed 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed Closed
Trades Café Closed Closed 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed Closed
Villa Madina Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
Hawk's Nest Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
Residence 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
The Spot Closed  Closed Closed  Closed Closed Closed Closed  Closed  Closed
LinX Lounge Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
Bento Sushi  Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
Lakeshore Campus Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
  March 1 March 2 March 3 March 4 March 5 March 6  March 7 March 8 March 9
Starbucks Closed Closed 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed Closed
Tim Horton's Closed Closed 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed Closed
OTG Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
L Commons Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
Residence Cafeteria (4th floor) 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. 10 a.m. - 11 p.m
Cultural Hub Retail Cafeteria (4th floor)  Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
Cultural Hub Street Café (1st floor) Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed
Funding Announcement: MOBILIZE GRANT—Advancing Research and Innovation at Humber
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When:
February 27, 2025
Contact:
Lisa Anketell
Tel:
4166756622
Email:
research@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Mobilize Grant: Advancing Research & Innovation at Humber

Starting Soon! The Mobilize Grant* supports applied research and fosters industry and community partnerships at Humber Polytechnic. The following areas of research priority are open to all Faculties and Departments: Digital Transformation; Social Innovation; Healthy Built Environment; and New World of Work. Mobilize is funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

  • Driving Innovation & Partnerships
  • Open to All Sectors
  • Inclusive & Impactful

High-Impact, Real World: Funding for quick-turnaround R&D projects aimed to address today’s real-world challenges.

Partnership Collaboration: Partner with an organization to create meaningful industry and community benefits.

$30,000 Minimum Matching Fund: Mobilize provides funding; the partner contributes cash or in-kind to conduct research.

Lunch & Learn

The Office of Research & Innovation (ORI) will host a Lunch & Learn in March to discuss Mobilize and other opportunities.
Date to be confirmed. Details to follow.

Contact research@humber.ca for further enquiries or to submit a notice of intent (NOI)

 

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*formerly the Greenfield Research & Innovation (R&I) Fund

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