Announcements

Designing Change for a Living Planet 2019
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When:
February 14, 2019
Contact:
Devon Fernandes
Tel:
x4651
Email:
devon.fernandes@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

World Wildlife Fund is looking for big ideas to accelerate change that will protect ad restore our planet at the annual Design for a Living Planet competition on Saturday March 16, 2019. 

Humber students are invited to apply to join professionals from different industries at the WWF Toronto office on Saturday, March 16 to create and share their ideas on how to build a sustainable future. 

Participants will have the opportunity to: 

  • Represent their campus 
  • Create and innovate at WWF with their team of four students 
  • Connect with other postsecondary students and staff 
  • Develop new contacts with professionals from different industries 
  • Present concepts to WWF staff and a panel of expert judges 
  • Compete for a $1,200 team prize and a one-on-one mentoring opportunity with an industry professional in a sector area of their choice 

How to apply: 

  • Students can apply as an individual or as a team of four to represent their campus through the Living Planet @ Campus website before 11:59 p.m. E.S.T Monday, February 25, 2019 

The chosen participants will be contacted by a representative from our office. The event is Saturday March 16, 2019 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at WWF's Toronto office. 

Share with your students about this amazing opportunity, and check out last year's grand prize winners from Humber! 

Literary Reading – Maud
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When:
February 14, 2019
Contact:
Stephen Allen
Tel:
x73109
Email:
stephen.allen@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Melanie Fishbane, a member from the department of English faculty, is doing a reading at St. Jerome's University in Waterloo. Melanie will be reading about historical fiction and her young adult fiction novel Maud - A Novel Inspired by the Life of L.M. Montgomery.

Date March 8 at 4:30 p.m.
Location St. Jerome's University, 290 Westmount Rd. N, Waterloo, Ontario

See the attached flyer for details. All are welcome.

See Humber Theatre's New Play for Free
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When:
February 13, 2019
Contact:
Humber Theatre Box Office
Email:
humber.theatre@humber.ca

You are invited to see SycoRax Brood for free courtesy of the Humber Theatre Arts - Performance and Theatre Arts - Production programs!

Oh brave new world…! What happens when the DNA of Shakespeare’s The Tempest is spliced with Dawn, the first of The Exogenesis Series by science fiction pioneer Octavia E. Butler? A tale of horror and beauty in rare combination. Humber Theatre proudly presents The Sycorax Brood.

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 7:30 p.m.  
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 7:30 p.m.  
Thursday, February 21, 2019 7:30 p.m.  
Friday, February 22, 2019 1 p.m.  
Friday, February 22, 2019 7:30 p.m.  

All performances are in the Humber Studio Theatre in the Humber Arts and Media Studios at 300 Birmingham Street.

To reserve your free tickets, please email humber.theatre@humber.ca and quote the promo code artstudent. Please specify which performance you'd like to attend.

Support Staff Professional Development Workshops Still Available
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When:
February 13, 2019
Contact:
Maureen Martin-Edey
Tel:
x4509
Email:
maureen.martin-edey@humber.ca
Support Staff Professional Development - Still Space Available!

There is still plenty of space available for support staff to register for workshops and the "Mix & Mingle" luncheon taking place February 19 to 21!

Are you at the Lakeshore Campus and would like to participate in a Workspace Yoga or Zumba class?

Would you like to refine your customer service skills at either North or Lakeshore campus?

There are a variety of selections at both campuses. 

Chose one of the "Mix & Mingle" times: 

Interactive attractions throughout the luncheon:

  • "DrawBot"  from Applied Research and Innovation 
  • Booths from Athletics  and the Centre for Healthy Living
  • DJ Swankenstein will entertain you with his music 
  • Photo Booth will be there for fun pictures with your friends and colleagues!

Don't miss out - visit the Work Well website and sign up today!

Hawks Report
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When:
February 13, 2019
Contact:
Jim Bialek
Tel:
x4539
Email:
jim.bialek@humber.ca

Watch the Hawks Report for February 12, 2019.

Global Opportunities
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When:
February 12, 2019
Contact:
Ashley Tinoco
Tel:
x6263
Email:
ashley.tinoco@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Do you know a student who is interested in global learning? Have they expressed interest in completing a work placement or studying abroad? 

Inspire your students to experience the world while earning academic credits for their Humber credential!

Global Opportunities are available for all full-time Humber students in good academic standing. Eligible students will earn credits recognized as GNED; degree Breadth elective; or core academic courses.

As part of Humber’s 2018-2023 Internationalization Strategy, this programming reflect Humber’s commitment to connecting members of our community and our partners to worldwide learning opportunities. Note that a Student Travel Bursary is available to support all eligible students to go abroad.

Applications are currently being accepted for:

Application deadline for Summer Programs Abroad: February 15, 2019
Application deadline for Semester Exchange Abroad: March 1, 2019

Students are encouraged to download the free Humber iCent Mobile App to quickly access information that will support all stages of their global experience. 

For more information, visit the above web pages and contact:

Ashley Tinoco
International Mobility Coordinator
ashley.tinoco@humber.ca

Enable the Digital SFQ in Blackboard
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When:
February 12, 2019
Contact:
Ravneet Mann
Tel:
x4767
Email:
ravneet.mann@humber.ca

Enabling the SFQ tool in your Blackboard environment/course site is a critical step in encouraging your students to fill out the SFQ and increasing your student response rates. Enabling the tool is easy to do and combining tool availability with well-timed Blackboard announcements and reminders is an effective way of deploying the Digital SFQ. 

Faculty are encouraged to drop in anytime during studio hours or book an appointment to receive one-on-one support when it comes to enabling the Blackboard SFQ tool and any other Blackboard related support queries.

Instructional Support Studio Drop-in Hours: 

Monday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

To book an appointment or for any other Blackboard related questions please contact:

Humber College and The University of Guelph-Humber are closed today
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When:
February 12, 2019

All Humber College campuses and the University of Guelph-Humber are closed today due to inclement weather. All day-time and evening classes will be cancelled and all campus services will be closed.

The Child Development Centre at North Campus is closed.

All meetings and other activities hosted on Humber campuses are cancelled today. Contact event organizers for updates.

Note: Residence will remain open. LRC 3rd Floor at North Campus and L Commons at Lakeshore will also remain open.

The college is expected to be open for regular hours and operations on Wednesday, February 13, 2019.

Please continue to check humber.ca and Facebook and Twitter for updates.

Mood Walks for Campus
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When:
February 12, 2019
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Join us on campus for a Mood Walk to benefit your mental health.

Mood Walks for Campus is an initiative that encourages physical activity as a way to improve both physical and mental health. This free, flexible and fun opportunity is open to all students, staff and faculty at the University of Guelph-Humber and Humber College.

Everyone who attends a Mood Walk will be entered into a draw to win a Coleman Elate 14 liter Hydration Backpack!

North Campus Mood Walks program features three regular weekly walks:

  • Mondays at 1:10 p.m.
  • Wednesdays at 12:10 p.m.
  • Fridays at 11 a.m.

Meet at the Athletics Customer Service Desk*

*During extreme weather, we will meet in the same place and walk indoors.

You are invited to join additional Mood Walks led by various groups on campus:

Thursday, February 14 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Arboretum "Toursday" Walk
Wednesday, February 20 12 p.m. Arboretum Traditional Snowshoe Walk
Wednesday, March 6 12 p.m. Arboretum Ice Spike/Maple Syrup Mood Walk 
Thursday, March 14 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Arboretum "Toursday" Walk
Thursday, March 28 11 a.m. UofGH Library-led Mood Walk
Wednesday, April 3 12 p.m. Arboretum Garden Projects Mood Walk
Wednesday, April 24 12 p.m. Arboretum Nature Rx Mood Walk 

For Arboretum walks please meet at the main entrance to the Arboretum (at turn circle directly across parking lot 1 exit).

Humber Model Search
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When:
February 11, 2019

(CANCELLED. New date to be determined.)

Visit our photo stations at one of these locations and you could be one of the next faces of Humber.

North Campus
Friday, February 8
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
E Building (Concourse)
near E135 Lecture Hall		 Lakeshore Campus
Tuesday, February 12
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
L Building (Lakeshore Commons), 2nd Floor

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