Announcements

Drop-In Sports
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When:
January 14, 2026
Contact:
Caleb Eggert
Email:
caleb.eggert@humber.ca
Calendar for drop-in sports

Drop-in sports are open to everyone regardless of playing level, ability or experience! If you're looking for a fun way to stay active, meet new people and practice some skills, join us weekly throughout the winter semester for:

  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Pickleball
  • Indoor Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Indoor Cricket

If you have any questions, email us at campusrec@humber.ca.

Call for Papers for JIPE Special Issue 'Beyond Skills: Building Work-Ready Intelligence'
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When:
January 14, 2026
Contact:
Humber Polytechnic Press
Email:
humberpress@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

You are invited to contribute to the 2026 Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) special issue 'Beyond Skills: Building Work-Ready Intelligence', recognizing your vital role in advancing applied learning for impact in a rapidly changing world of work. Graduates are entering workplaces shaped by changing roles and advanced technologies, including AI-enabled systems, automation, data-intensive tools, digital platforms, and evolving technical infrastructures across sectors. In these dynamic environments, technical skill proficiency alone is insufficient.

What is increasingly required is work-ready intelligence.

In this special issue, work-ready intelligence is understood as a graduate’s capacity to exercise sound human judgement, ethical accountability, and adaptive learning while working within technology-rich and AI-enabled organizational systems.

We invite submissions that go beyond making applied learning visible to critically examining how applied learning cultivates work-ready intelligence in practice.

Learn more about the special issue and the JIPE submission process: https://jipe.ca/index.php/jipe/announcement/view/15

Key Dates

  • 300-word abstract or proposal due: March 1, 2026
  • Full manuscripts due: May 31, 2026
  • Peer review decisions and revisions completed by: August 31, 2026
  • Final revisions completed by: September 30, 2026
  • Publication window: end of November 2026
Update to Audio-Visual Event Support Request Form
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When:
January 13, 2026

Information Technology Services (ITS) has updated the Audio-Visual Event Support request form. 

If you have bookmarked the old form link, please note that all requests should be submitted at https://humber.ca/eventsupport.  

Audio-Visual Event Support is provided by the ITS Event Production team for events where technical requirements go beyond standard self-service setups. This may include more complex audio-visual needs, specialized equipment, or event specific technical support for in-person, virtual, or hybrid events. 

Important reminder:  

  • Submit one e-form per event. 
  • Submit requests at least two weeks in advance.  
  • High profile or large events should be submitted at least two months in advance. 
  • Support is subject to scheduling and resource availability.
  • All requests are reviewed and approved on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Thank you for helping us plan and support events effectively.

Grab 'n Go Food Bank at Lakeshore - Winter Schedule
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When:
January 13, 2026

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.

For the winter semester, the Grab 'n Go at the Lakeshore Learning Commons (L1000) will run every Tuesday from 1 to 6 p.m. 

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 1 p.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.

January SSE Splash
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When:
January 13, 2026

The January edition of the Student Success & Engagement Splash is here!

This month, we’re excited to bring you a special message from Jacqueline Morgan, Director of Strategy and Innovation, Office of the Dean of Students, and Chantal Joy, associate dean and special advisor, Strategic Initiatives, Learner and Career Success (SSE). They’ll highlight the importance of Humber Learning Outcomes and introduce our brand-new video series, Side Hustle Series, showcasing inspiring real student stories.

Inside, you’ll also find:

  • Monthly highlights and Humber Hawk news
  • Top social media videos you won’t want to miss
  • A roundup of upcoming events to keep you informed and engaged

We invite you to explore the SSE Splash.

Welcome Back and Happy New Year
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When:
January 12, 2026

As we begin a new year and welcome everyone back, we want to take a moment to wish you a happy and healthy New Year. We hope the break offered time for rest, reflection, and reconnection. We’re looking forward to the year ahead with a renewed sense of purpose and possibility.

As we move into this next chapter, we invite you to engage with the learning, events, and conversations offered through Indigenous Education & Engagement, The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, and The Office of Sustainability. While each area carries its own focus and ways of knowing, our work is inseparable, woven together through shared commitments to relationship-building, accountability, care for people and land, and the ongoing work of building institutions rooted in belonging.

Meaningful change happens when learning is shared, when we honour different ways of knowing, and when we take collective responsibility for the impact our roles, choices, and actions have on our communities.

Get Involved this Semester

There are many ways to engage with us this term, whether you’re just beginning this learning or continuing to deepen your practice.

Attend Learning Opportunities

Up-and-coming workshops, events, and learning sessions offered through Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, Indigenous Education & Engagement, and Sustainability:

Explore Resources and Tools

Self-guided resources, toolkits, and learning materials designed to support reflection, growth, and practical application.

Bring the Learning into Your Practice

Ways to integrate this learning into your classrooms, teams, programs, and daily work in meaningful and actionable ways.

Every point of connection matters, and your engagement helps strengthen our collective impact. 

To stay up to date on upcoming events, learning opportunities, and resources, we encourage you to regularly visit our websites throughout the semester. 

Here’s to a year of learning, connection, and shared action. 

Warmly, 

Indigenous Education & Engagement 
The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging 
The Office of Sustainability 

SWAC Closure
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When:
January 12, 2026
Contact:
Oeishi Bhattacharjee
Email:
oeishi.bhattacharjee@humber.ca

Please be informed that the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC), located on the second floor of the LRC at North Campus, and on the second floor of the Welcome Centre at Lakeshore Campus, will be temporarily closed on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 9 to 11 a.m. to allow staff to participate in a professional development session.

During this brief closure, all SWAC services, including Health Services, Counselling, Accessible Learning Services, Student Connection, Community Care, Residence Life, and Health Promotion, will be unavailable.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. We look forward to reopening at 11 a.m. and continuing to support you with the same quality and care you rely on.

In case of emergency, the following resources are available: 

Please note for learners seeking mental health support the Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto (CMHATO) provides free, confidential, walk-in and evening mental health support on campus. Services are available Monday to Friday, 5 to 10 p.m. at both the North (LRC Building, room 3005) and Lakeshore (L Building, room L1017) campuses.

Inspiring Capstone Spotlights in the January FAST Times
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When:
January 12, 2026
Contact:
Jennifer Buchalter
Email:
jennifer.buchalter@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

With the arrival of a new year and semester, the FAST community extends our warmest wishes for a joyful, healthy and fulfilling year ahead.

The January FAST Times shines a spotlight on capstone projects by the inaugural intake of students from the STEAM Academy and our ICT, Architectural Technology and Industrial Woodworking students. These inspiring projects remind us that innovation is a lifelong journey that begins early and continues through higher education. 

Thank you for your continued readership and we look forward to sharing even more meaningful stories that define us in 2026.

Happy New Year!

Paul Griffin
Senior Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology

Classroom Visits from the International Student Advisors
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When:
January 12, 2026
Contact:
Amanda Koski
Email:
amanda.koski@humber.ca
Image of Canadian flag and papers with immigration checklist

Humber’s team of International Student Advisors (ISAs) are here to support our international student population throughout their Humber journey.

All team members are Registered Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) or Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs), licensed to provide immigration advice to our students regarding Study Permits, Co-op Work Permits, Work Authorization, and the Post-Graduation Work Permit application process.

Are you a Program Coordinator or Faculty member with a high number of international students in your program/classroom? Would they benefit from a classroom visit from a member of the ISA team?

Visits can be arranged between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday (in-person or virtually). ISAs are present at North Campus, Lakeshore Campus, and Humber Downtown.

To schedule a visit, please contact Amanda Koski, Manager, International Student Services, at amanda.koski@humber.ca.

Students can also be directed to the International Centre for support during our walk-in hours:

  • North/Lakeshore: Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.
  • Downtown: Hours are viewable via the MyIGS Portal

Wishing everyone a successful Winter 2026 semester.

Low Carbon Heating at the North Campus
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When:
January 12, 2026

Humber Polytechnic’s North Campus has officially transitioned from a 1970s-era steam heating system to a modern, low-temperature hot water network.

This new system began heating all North Campus buildings in November 2025 and enables the use of low-carbon electric boilers and heat pumps. Project SWITCH is expected to reduce campus carbon emissions by 40 per cent and is a major milestone in Humber’s journey to achieving net zero by 2029. 

SWITCH is part of the wider Integrated Energy Master Plan (IEMP), which has helped Humber save $14 million in utility costs since its implementation in 2014. This goes to show that sustainability benefits the environment and is also financially beneficial in the long-term.

Learn more on Humber Today.

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