Announcements

Derek Stockley to be the new Associate Vice-President, Academic
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May 17, 2021

I am pleased to announce that Derek Stockley will assume the role of the Associate Vice-President, Academic on July 5, 2021. With over 17 years of experience in the college sector, Derek began at Humber in 2009 as an Associate Dean in the Faculty of Social and Community Services and became the Dean in 2015. He transitioned to the role of Senior Dean and Principal of the Lakeshore Campus in 2018.

Throughout his career, Derek has demonstrated a commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. He is currently the co-chair of the Access and Equity for Staff working group of the EDI Taskforce. He has led numerous college-wide initiatives including the Six-in-Six series, a college-wide wellness initiative developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Derek has a BA in Sociology, an M.Sc. in Family Therapy and is currently a PhD. candidate in Higher Education, with a focus on leadership development. Derek’s talent extends beyond the post-secondary realm; he has been writing and performing comedy for the past ten years.

Recruitment for the new Senior Dean, Faculty of Social and Community Services and Principal, Lakeshore Campus will begin immediately.

Please join me in congratulating Derek as he assumes this new role.

Gina Antonacci
Associate Vice-President, Academic

Sharing Knowledge: May 17 is The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
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When:
May 17, 2021
Contact:
Sacha Ally
Tel:
x4808
Email:
sacha.ally@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Sharing Knowledge:

May 17 is The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber (the College) is committed to providing an accessible learning, working, and living environment for the Humber community. It is the College’s goal to create a community that is inclusive of all persons and supports all members of the community in an equitable manner. In creating such a community, the College aims to foster a climate of understanding and mutual respect for the dignity and worth of all persons.

May 17: The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

What is May 17: A Worldwide Celebration of Sexual and Gender Diversities1

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex people and all other people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.

The date of May 17 was specifically chosen to commemorate the World Health Organization’s decision in 1990 to declassify homosexuality as a mental disorder.

May 17 is now celebrated in more than 130 countries, including 37 where same-sex acts are illegal. Thousands of initiatives, big and small, are reported throughout the planet.

May 17 represents a major global annual landmark to draw the attention of decision makers, the media, the public, corporations, opinion leaders, local authorities, etc. to the alarming situation faced by people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, and sex characteristics.

The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is not one centralized campaign; rather it is a moment that everyone can take advantage of to take action, on whatever issue and in whatever format that they wish. Many different entities participate in the global mobilization around May 17. Some organizations add Lesbophobia or Intersexphobia as distinct focuses. Acronyms also vary, from the initial IDAHO to IDAHOTB or IDAHOBIT. The Day is not one central trademarked brand and everyone is free to communicate as they wish.

The theme in Canada is: ‘For some, showing their colours isn’t a choice’. For Prime Minster Justin Trudeau this theme “highlights the difficult reality that many LGBTQ2 people continue to face high rates of harassment, bullying, and violent crimes”. 2   ”As governments and as citizens, we all have a role to play to make sure LGBTQ2 people feel safe and supported and can participate fully in society”. 3    

To learn more about how you can better ensure 2SLGBTQ+ college members feel safe and supported, please refer to the recently updated Gender Diversity Policy.  

References:

  1. What is May 17? ~ May17.org. May17.org. (n.d.). https://may17.org/about/
  2. Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2021/05/17/statement-prime-minister-international-day-against-homophobia
  3. Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia https://pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2021/05/17/statement-prime-minister-international-day-against-homophobia

This document is available in an alternate format upon request.

Sign up for Humber’s Fairtrade Giveaway
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When:
May 17, 2021
Fairtrade Month Giveaway poster

In celebration of Fairtrade Month at Humber, the Office of Sustainability is hosting a social media contest during the last two weeks of this month.

The goal of this contest is to encourage you to choose the world you want and buy Fairtrade products. By mindfully choosing what we buy and looking into brands, we can buy products that make a positive impact on farmers, workers and their environment.

We would like to encourage you to enter this contest for a chance to win one of our wonderful Alpha Wolf Coffee and The Creemore Coffee Company assortments of Fairtrade products.

Here’s how the social media contest works:

  1. Let us know you're favourite Fairtrade product by dropping a chocolate bar, banana, or coffee emoji in the chat to enter (one entry per person)
  2. Like the contest post for a bonus entry

The contest ends on May 28, 2021. Two winners will be selected by random and contacted on June 1, 2021.

Click here to learn more.

If you have any questions, please reach out to sustainability@humber.ca.

HRMS - Approval Reminders for Job Requisitions and Candidate Offers
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When:
May 17, 2021
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Managers and Delegates will now be able to send reminders from the Human Resource Management System (HRMS) on pending Approval for a Candidate Offer to the HR Coordinators/Generalists. This will generate a notification for the HR Coordinators/Generalists to complete the approval of an offer.

To learn how to send this reminder please review the Request and Approval Reminder for an Offer HRMS Knowledge Base Article (KBA).

Please note: The HR Coordinators and Generalists will address these reminders and complete offer approvals in a timely manner.

Notice of Planned Hydro Service Interruption – Lakeshore Campus
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May 17, 2021
Notice of Planned Hydro Service Interruption – Lakeshore Campus: Lakeshore Campus East to be closed on June 13.

Lakeshore Campus East to be Closed on Sunday, June 13, 2021

When: Sunday, June 13th, 2021 (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
Location: Lakeshore Campus–East (C/D/E/F/G/H/I/J/K/L/M/N buildings)
Purpose: To perform planned annual high voltage preventative maintenance on electrical infrastructure.

The Humber Lakeshore Campus–East will be closed on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Students and employees will not be allowed entry into the College facilities during the hydro service interruption.

Lakeshore Campus-West (A/B/AX/Residence), Centre For Justice Leadership, Fashion Institute, Art Commons, Humber Medical Centre, Humber Launch, Humber Arts & Media Studios, Fitness Centre will not be affected.

All mechanical, electrical and technology systems across Lakeshore Campus East will be offline during the shutdown.

Central systems including Banner, Blackboard, Email and humber.ca will not be accessible through on-campus services. However, central systems will be accessible through an individual’s own internet connection (such as home internet, 3G and LTE).

For schools/departments with a refrigerator/freezer in their area (or a common area or staff room), please remember to empty/throw out unused food as the power will be off across Campus.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact Scott Skrinar, Manager, Maintenance and Operations, at scott.skrinar@humber.ca.

Sustainability in Research Workshop - View the Recorded Session
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When:
May 17, 2021
Contact:
Kylie Brezden
Email:
kylie.brezden@humber.ca

Did you miss the Sustainability in Research workshop? You can view the recorded session here.

Make sure you tune in to the presentation at this year's Showcase on Thursday, June 3.

Massage Therapy Program Student Clinic - Summer 2021
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When:
May 14, 2021
Contact:
Germila Sriranjan
Email:
germila.sriranjan@humber.ca
Hands massaging a back

Humber’s Massage Therapy Program Student Clinic offers appointments to those already on campus.

Students in Humber’s three-year advanced diploma Massage Therapy program are available to provide faculty and students who are on campus with massage therapy this summer.  Patients are encouraged to seek treatment for pain, injury rehabilitation and stress management issues during the summer semester. 

During this past year we have all experienced more stress, loneliness, and isolation than ever before.  Massage therapy can be an excellent way to support students and faculty reduce stress, connect safely with others and assist in any goals of pain reduction they may currently be experiencing.  

Clinic fees:
1st appointment = Free
Students: $13.28 + 13% ($1.72) = $15.00
Other: $22.13 + 13% ($2.88) = $25.00

Please see attached flyer for further details and schedules.

Please note all government safety protocols have been put in place in the Massage Therapy Program Student Clinic in order to keep our staff, students and patients as safe as possible. We also require patients to be wearing a face mask while in the clinic at all times.

Clinic hours:
Monday, May 10, 2021 to August 13, 2021
Each appointment is 45 minutes.

For more information, or to book an appointment, please contact:
Humber Massage Therapy Program Student Clinic
North Campus, A107 - Centre for Healthy Living
mtclinic@humber.ca
416.675.6622 x5055

Enhanced Health and Safety Measures to Include Temperature Checks at Campus Entryways
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May 14, 2021

As Ontario continues to grapple with the third wave of COVID-19, Humber has enhanced health and safety on campus. They include:

  • Temperature checks at campus entryways (effective May 19 for the summer term) - Temperature checks will be performed by Public Safety staff upon entering campus. Public Safety staff will continue to check for completed self-screenings on the Humber Guardian app, or will provide an alternative format, as required. No personal information will be gathered as part of this new screening process. Anyone who is identified as having an elevated temperature (37.8°C or more) will be provided with information on next steps and directed to leave campus. Students who live in residence will not be screened upon entry to the Residence. However, they will be screened upon entry to other campus buildings. Contractors and employees will be screened upon entry to Residence.

  • Enhanced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - In the last few weeks, enhancements were made to the PPE used in programs within the Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness. Going forward, similar changes will also be put in place for any classes or labs requiring partner work. In addition, PPE enhancements will be implemented for staff whose work requires them to be less than 6 feet/2 metres apart.

Also, as a new term gets underway, please review the information on when and how to report COVID-19.

If you are feeling unwell in any way, please do not come to campus. Health and safety are a shared responsibility, and we appreciate your ongoing support and cooperation.

As always, the latest information can be found on humber.ca/updates and HROE’s COVID-19 Resources website. 
 

Rob Kilfoyle 
Director, Critical Incident Response Team 
Director, Public Safety 

Humber FAST Students Bring Home Five Medals from 2021 Virtual Skills Ontario Competition
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May 14, 2021

It gives me great pride to announce that seven students from the Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology celebrated their wins with educators, family and friends at the Virtual Skills Ontario Competition Closing Ceremony on May 13. Our students earned two gold, two silver and one bronze medal at this year’s competition! 

Find the full story here.

 

Best regards,
Dr. Farzad Rayegani, Ph.D., P.Eng, FEC.
Senior Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology

Pathways To Human Rights, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Education & Action Trainings - 2021/2022 Academic Year
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When:
May 14, 2021
Contact:
Sacha Ally
Tel:
x4808
Email:
sacha.ally@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion (the Centre) engaged the Humber College community in a participatory and consultative process to obtain feedback on Humber’s Human Rights Policy and Human Rights Complaint Resolution Procedures in 2018. As a result, Humber launched the revised Human Rights Policy and Human Rights Complaint Resolution Procedures in December 2018.

The Ontario Human Rights Commission requires that all employers provide ongoing education and training on the organization’s human rights policy. All Humber employees (full-time, non-full-time, work-study) are required to update their knowledge of Humber’s Human Rights Policy and Complaint Resolution Procedures.

Goal of the workshop: Increase and reinforce Humber and University of Guelph-Humber employees’ understanding of Humber’s Human Rights Policy and Humber’s Human Rights Complaint Resolution Procedures, and their implications for enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).

Please note the following:

  • All Humber employees who have attended a Humber Human Rights Training session prior to August 2018 are required to refresh their knowledge of Humber’s Human Rights Policy and Complaint Resolution Procedures by undergoing an updated training.­­­
  • The trainings listed in Section 1 and 2 below are the same training. There is no need to sign up for more than one training session.
  • Registration space is limited. Please DO NOT sign up for more than one session in order to leave space for other registrants.
  • To facilitate your attendance, Human Rights Training sessions will be offered through an Eventbrite online registration process available at the registration link below each session:
Section 1: The training sessions in this section are open to all Humber staff
Spring 2021 (March 20 to June 20)
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
MS Teams
ALL STAFF: OPEN SESSION

 

 
Summer 2021 (June 21 to September 21)
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
MS Teams
ALL STAFF: OPEN SESSION

 
Fall 2021 (September 22 to December 20)
Friday, November 12, 2021
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
MS Teams
ALL STAFF: OPEN SESSION

 
Winter 2021-2022 (December 21 to March 19)
Friday, January 21, 2022
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
MS Teams
ALL STAFF: OPEN SESSION

 

The following trainings in Section 2 are reserved for non-fulltime faculty.

We understand that non-fulltime faculty may experience scheduling challenges to attend a weekday human rights training session and for this reason, the Centre is also offering training sessions on Saturday mornings for non-fulltime faculty. Non-fulltime faculty may select from any of the training sessions in Section 1 as well.

Section 2: The trainings in this section are reserved for non-fulltime faculty only
Spring 2021 (March 20 to June 20)
Saturday, July 17, 2021
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
MS Teams
Non-Fulltime Faculty: CLOSED SESSION

 
Summer 2021 (June 21 to September 21)
Saturday, August 21, 2021
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
MS Teams
Non-Fulltime Faculty: CLOSED SESSION
Saturday, September 18, 2021
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
MS Teams
Non-Fulltime Faculty: CLOSED SESSION
Fall 2021 (September 22 to December 20)
Saturday, November 20, 2021
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
MS Teams
Non-Fulltime Faculty: CLOSED SESSION

 

The most updated schedule of the Pathways to Human Rights training sessions can be found online here.

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