Purchase any combo from Pizza Pizza (Food Emporium, Hawk's Nest, Residence and Lakeshore) and enter the ballot for a chance to win one of four pairs of tickets to Raptors vs Hawks on Friday, April 10 at 7:30 p.m.

Good luck!

The Humber College Council (HCC) held its second meeting of the 2019-2020 academic year on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the North Campus. To ensure the Humber community is informed of upcoming events, new initiatives, and important issues, the College Council reports the highlights of its meetings. For more information or to provide feedback on these highlights, please contact risha.toney@humber.ca.

University Of Guelph-Humber: Institutional Quality Assurance Process (IQAP)

Nikki Martyn [Program Head, University of Guelph-Humber] and John Walsh [Vice-Provost and Chief Academic Officer, University of Guelph-Humber] provided an overview of strategies, operational priorities and initiatives, internationalization and program development. N. Martyn noted that the defining characteristics of University of Guelph-Humber are the double credentials, work experiential learning, average sized classes, study abroad opportunities and undergraduate research.

Strategic Enrolment Management/Academic Calendar/Enrolment

Gina Antonacci [Associate Vice-President, Academic] and Barb Riach [Associate Vice-President, Enrolment Management and Registrar] provided updates on Strategic Enrolment Management structure (SEM), and the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar. B. Riach noted that the new SEM structure will be taking place in January 2020. B. Riach also reviewed the financial deregistration and reinstatement process. Feedback on the 7-1-7 academic structure was provided by Council members.

• According to the members, there was positive feedback from students, staff and faculty regarding the implementation of the 7-1-7 academic structure.
• It was noted that this new structure provides consistency and allows students to participate in other activities to improve their mental health and financial well-being.
• With the new structure, faculty were able to plan in advance, engage in meetings and attend professional development activities.
• It was suggested that tests be conducted before the reading week to allow for an easier transition to the second half of the semester.

Arboretum Strategic Plan

Alexandra Link [Director, Humber Arboretum and Urban Ecology] provided an overview of the Humber Arboretum and Centre for Urban Ecology Strategic Plan 2019-2024. A. Link highlighted the vision, mission, strategic priorities, and strategic initiatives.

Ernestine’s Shelter and College Council Fundraiser

Amy Azzopardi [Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness] and Lisa Ta [Humber College Student] provided an overview of the Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter. A. Azzopardi noted that the Ernestine’s Women’s Shelter is an organization run by women, providing support and shelter for women and children escaping violence. A. Azzopardi noted that the Humber College community generously donated gifts and swag for the College Council fundraiser.

The next meeting of the College Council will be held on Thursday January 9, 2020 at the North Campus. For meeting highlights, supporting materials, and opportunities to provide feedback please visit the College Council website.

Happy New Year Humber! 

Waste is a problem at Humber and across Canada. On campus, we throw away approximately 7,000 disposable coffee cups every day. We need your help to reduce waste; make it your resolution this year (and every year) to bring your reusable mugs and throw coffee cups in the garbage.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why are coffee cups not recyclable?

Coffee cups have a wax lining which makes the cup waterproof, but makes it difficult for the cup to be recycled. The coffee cup belongs in the garbage bin while the non-black plastic coffee cup lid goes in the recycling bin, and the paper sleeve goes in paper bin.  

Why do I sort my waste differently at home than at Humber?

Different cities have different methods for recycling or composting. Humber College follows the same sorting practices as the City of Toronto, so if you aren’t sure how to sort your waste at Humber, download the TOwaste app or ask the Waste Wizard online and see what goes where.

Is Humber’s waste being sorted?

You may notice custodial staff taking one bag from a recycling bin and one bag from a garbage bin and placing it in the same black bin. The custodial staff are being efficient by collecting all the bags at once and sorting them at the back of the college. The custodial staff are trained to identify bags that are too contaminated to be recycled (i.e., they have too much liquids or organic matter in them) and they place those bags in the garbage.

What can I do to reduce waste?

Bring a reusable mug and cutlery. If you bring your reusable mug, you will get a discount on your coffee at any retailer across the college!

Humberthropocene

Humber Galleries is working with Toronto artist Anya Mielniczek on a new installation at the North Campus, Humberthropocene, from January 13-17. We are inviting Humber College community members (students, faculty and support staff) to work with her and become part of the project. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the production of a custom art work for Humber College and help facilitate participants. Volunteers are needed to assist in various aspects of the production, such as collaging, gluing, and sorting.

Location: North Campus, LRC Concourse

Date/time: January 13-17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How to apply: RSVP to galleries@humber.ca with time and dates you would like to participate.