Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Humber has decided to extend the ban on Humber-sanctioned international travel for students, faculty and staff, in all countries until the end of the Winter term, May 1, 2021.
Requests for exemptions in exceptional circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are subject to approval from the divisional Vice-President.
The Orientation Team within Student Success and Engagement (SSE) has been working hard to continue to develop an innovative and responsive online product that will support and inform our students for the Winter 2021 term.
We wanted to reach out to members of the Humber Community to provide important updates and information regarding Winter Orientation 2021. Below is a summary of what Winter Orientation 2021 will look like:
Winter Orientation will be fully online. We have applied lessons from our Fall Orientation, which was our first foray into a fully online Fall Orientation program:
Note: All Faculty will be contacted shortly with more details pertaining to confirming Winter 2021 MYF sessions.
We appreciate everyone’s continued patience and support as we continue to roll out our Winter 2021 Orientation and look forward to answering any questions you may have via email.
| Christina Alcena (she/her) Manager, Equity & Student Life |
Kimberly Daniels (she/her) Orientation & Student Life Programs Coordinator |
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The power shutdown at North Campus, originally scheduled for Sunday, October 25, is being postponed by Metrolinx. A new date will be communicated once it is known.
For more information or if you have questions, please contact Chris Nanos, Manager, Plant Services, at chris.nanos@humber.ca.
The Xerox Print Centres are dedicated to ensuring all Humber Faculty, Administrative Staff, Support Staff and all employees are supported during this time. If you have printing needs, we will continue to support you as we are fully open to serve you.
Please email your requirements or questions you may have to humncprint@xerox.com.
The Xerox Print Centre at North Campus will continue to fufill all orders for Lakeshore Campus as well as other campuses.
Today, the Government of Ontario announced the implementation of targeted temporary measures to move Toronto (along with Ottawa and Peel Region) back to modified Stage 2 restrictions for a period of at least 28 days beginning on Saturday, October 10 at 12:01 a.m. Please see the full announcement here.
Humber’s current academic offering, both interactive online and in-person education, remains the same. There are no changes to in-person teaching and instruction as colleges are exempt from the restrictions.
Specific to Humber on-campus services:
In keeping with the recommendations of public health and government authorities, there may be changes to on-campus services and supports that are available. Any new information will be shared with the Humber community as decisions are made.
As always, the latest information can be found on humber.ca/updates.
Attention Humber staff,
Only 13 more weeks left in the year to use up your benefits for orthotics and compression socks. Under the plan you are entitled to one pair of custom orthotics and four pairs of compression socks.
If you would like to make an appointment with our wonderful Pedorthist, Janice Laberge she would be more than happy to see you.
During these times we are unable to meet at the Humber Athletic Therapy Clinic but you can be seen at her home office in Brampton. COVID-19 protocols are in place at her home office.
Please note to claim for these items a Dr. Rx is needed upon submission of claim.
Feel free to contact Janice via email at janice@selamathealthcare.com or via text/phone call at 647.969.7048.
Nominate a faculty member for a 2020 League Excellence Award. The award is given for exceptional teaching and leadership. The League for Innovation celebrates outstanding contributions and leadership by community college faculty.
Criteria
Over their career he/she:
Who is eligible
Submit a written submission, no longer than 500 words, on how the faculty member meets the criteria.
Submit to falisha.rowe@humber.ca by Friday, November 13, 2020.
The International Town Hall was held on October 7, 2020. Topics included an academic overview, state of Humber international/international students, Global Gap Challenge and Humber International Graduate school.
If you missed the virtual International Town Hall, the session is now available online. To access the recording, please visit this link.
If you would a copy of the presentation, please email Vedika Taunk at vedika.taunk@humber.ca.
Dear Employees,
We hope you are having a successful start to your semester. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to Humber and to your students and colleagues during these challenging times. With Fall Reading Week approaching (October 26-30, inclusive), we wanted to share a communication being sent to students, and to remind you about the health and safety measures that everyone must follow when returning to campus after Reading Week.
Though there are no classes during Reading Week, services to support students’ academic and personal success will continue to be available. Please visit the student services update page for more information.
Humber Fitness Centres will be open as follows: North Campus, Monday to Friday at 1pm and 3pm; Lakeshore Campus, Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Please note that during Reading Week, student entry at North Campus will be restricted to the LRC main doors and through Building A (to coincide with Fitness Centre hours). For Lakeshore, all buildings will be closed, except for the Fitness Centre, as noted below. Student access to any building during Reading Week must be made in advance with Public Safety at 416.675.8500. Employees should continue to use their identification cards for building entry as needed.
If you are traveling outside of the province or country during Reading Week, please ensure you are aware of medical/travel insurance requirements along with local travel health and safety measures, including the need to quarantine, where applicable. The Government of Canada continues to advise all Canadians to avoid non-essential travel outside of the country. Anyone returning to Canada is required to self-isolate for 14 days. More information is available here.
The health and safety of students and employees is Humber’s top priority. As a reminder, for anyone who will be on campus during or after Reading Week, please ensure you continue to follow the safety measures in place before coming onto campus.
It is important to remember that if you feel sick, please stay home. If you think you might have COVID-19, or if you have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19, contact COVID reporting at covidreporting@humber.ca or 416.675.5007. The email and phone line are confidential, and any personal information shared will be kept confidential. Alternatively, contact Telehealth Ontario at 1.866.797.0000.
We wish you a safe Reading Week and a successful rest of the semester. Please continue to visit HROE COVID-19 Resources for Employees along with the Return to Campus and Updates web pages for FAQs and more information.
Spring 2020 graduates and Fall 2020 graduating students received the following email recently about the cancellation of convocation in November.
Dear Humber Spring 2020 Graduates,
Several months ago, when we made the difficult decision to postpone the Spring 2020 in-person convocation, we noted that the online Graduation Celebration was an opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments and show pride in your achievements.
We had hoped that at a future date we would be able to mark the occasion with you in person. Unfortunately, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, this is no longer possible.
We are proud of you and wish that things were different. We want to celebrate your success.
While you had the opportunity to celebrate in June, you are invited to join your fellow Fall 2020 graduates for a virtual celebration on Wednesday, November 25 at 1 p.m. EST. This celebration will include an address from President Whitaker, as well as formal acknowledgement of the credential you have earned.
Graduating students will receive a package from Humber that includes celebratory items to mark this special occasion. Please ensure your contact information (email and mailing address) is up to date on MyHumber.
Please watch your email inbox as we will be sharing more details with the community in the coming weeks. Also, please visit our Advancement and Alumni website to learn more about the benefits and services available to Humber graduates.
Graduating during these uncertain times shows your resiliency and adaptability. You have risen to the challenge and you have succeeded. Congratulations!
We look forward to sharing more information soon.
Dear Humber Fall 2020 Graduates,
As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and our commitment to prioritizing the health and safety of the college community, Humber has made the difficult decision to cancel in-person ceremonies for Fall 2020 Convocation, scheduled for November 5. As we want to celebrate your success, we are planning a virtual celebration on Wednesday, November 25 at 1:00pm EST.
Please watch your email inbox as we will be sharing more details with the community in the coming weeks. Also, please visit our Advancement and Alumni website to learn more about the benefits and services available to Humber graduates.
Graduating students will receive a package from Humber that includes celebratory items to mark this special occasion. Please ensure your contact information (email and mailing address) is up to date on MyHumber. We hope this helps to provide you with the opportunity to share your achievements, mark the significant milestone in your academic journey and celebrate with your family and classmates.
While we know that the virtual celebration doesn’t replace your formal convocation ceremony, we hope that it gives you a sense of how proud your Humber family is of your accomplishments.
Graduating during these uncertain times shows your resiliency and adaptability. You have risen to the challenge and you have succeeded. Congratulations!
We look forward to sharing more information soon.