Announcements

When:
April 11, 2019
Contact:
Ravneet Mann
Tel:
x4767
Workshop North Campus Lakeshore Campus
Blackboard: Preparing for Final Grades Apr. 16, 2019 – North: D225J
Register: 9:50 to 10:40a.m.
Apr. 18, 2019 – North: D225J
Register: 5:10 to 2 p.m.
Apr. 15, 2019 – Lake: D112
Register: 9:50 to 10:40 a.m.
Apr. 17, 2019 – Lake:D112
Register: 12:35 to 1:25 p.m.
Introducing Panopto Apr. 15, 2019 – North: D225J
Register: 10:45 to 11:35 a.m.
Apr. 18, 2019 – North: D225J
Register: 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Apr. 16, 2019 – Lake: D112
Register: 10:45 to 11:35 a.m.
Apr. 17, 2019 – Lake: D112
Register: 10:45 to 11:25 a.m.
Creating Videos in Panopto Apr. 16, 2019 – North: D225J
Register: 1:30 to 2:20 p.m.
Apr. 16, 2019 – Lake: D112
Register: 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Writers' Collective Not available Apr. 19, 2019 – Lake: H206
Register: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Visit the CTL Calendar of Events for a complete list of workshop offerings.

When:
April 10, 2019
Contact:
Vivi Tsoukalas
Tel:
x74122
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Beginning May 6, the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences is offering a part-time TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate of Achievement that is recognized by both TESL Canada and TESL Ontario.

The part-time Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL/TESL) certificate is a postgraduate 140-hour program. The program is designed to be completed in one semester part-time; however, students have the flexibility to complete the certificate at their own pace over one, two, or three semesters.

The certificate program is a hybrid program consisting of both in-class and online courses allowing students to take classes simultaneously. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive Humber College’s TESOL credential and be eligible to apply to TESL Canada for certification.

With an increasing number of international students in our College, TESL training is no longer just for ESL teachers. This program provides any instructor or staff member with a solid base in teaching methodology, foundations of the English language, and ways to work with and support ESL students in their classes or departments, no matter the subject area.

For more information, visit our website.

When:
April 10, 2019
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The new Human Resource Management System (HRMS) will be going live in June 2019. In order to help you perform effectively on the new system, training will be offered based on roles: managers, employees and human resources.

Manager sessions

  • Will occur in two cycles
  • Cycle 1  April 15 – May 3
  • Cycle 2 June 17 – September 30

Employee sessions

  • June 3 – September 30

Human resource sessions

  • June 3 – June 14

Multiple sessions will be offered for each role during the dates mentioned. More details to come!

When:
April 10, 2019

Humber College Retirees Association presents a four-part seminar series that will showcase four former Humber faculty who have not only contributed significantly to the educational well being of our students but are in many cases also well renowned authors. Although each presentation is individual and unique the overall theme is the influence of the past on the present as conveyed through their personal stories.

Faces of Humber: The Ever Present Past

Classroom: North Campus, B204 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

May 7, 2019

     1. Joe Kertes  “Exploring Personal History Through Fiction

Joe will discuss his own roots and explain how he tried to uncover the meaning of personal historic events through the writing of his fiction – in other words, using fictional characters to reflect upon and give coherence to historic events. Kertes himself was a young Hungarian refugee who fled the Russians during the revolution of 1956. But before his birth his family had to endure and survive the horror that was World War II and to come to terms with what it meant to be East European Jews during the dark time. These events are recounted in Gratitude and The Afterlife of Stars,  Kertes’s two most recent books, both historic novels.

May 14, 2019

     2. John Steckley – “The History of Indigenous Groups in Ontario: Stories Untold

John Steckley’s presentation will be on three main Indigenous groups whose story forms a large part of the history of Ontario: the Wendat (Huron)/Wyandot, the Anishinaabe (Ojibwa, Chippewa, Mississauga, Algonquin), and the Haudenosaunee ( the Six Nations of the Iroquois). This presentation will include linguistic elements such as the difference between the names that the three groups are known by in most history books, and the names they call themselves, and the origin and meaning of place names such as Ontario, Toronto, Mississauga, Niagara and Etobicoke.

May 21, 2019

    3. Antanas Sileika – “Literature and History from ‘The Other Europe’”

The late Philip Roth edited a series of books from “The Other Europe” by which he meant Eastern Europe. Antanas Sileika will look at north-eastern Europe in the twentieth century through the lens of his own novels and the lenses of a few other writers of both fiction and non-fiction, including Timothy Snyder, Anne Applebaum, Czeslaw Milosz, Norman Davies, and others.

May 28, 2019

   4. Les Takahashi – Japanese Canadian History: an Overview and the Takahashi/Kodama families’ experiences

Les Takahashi will trace his family’s Canadian history and show the coincidental timeline of key events in Japanese Canadian history from the late 19th Century to the present and from British Columbia to more general presence in Canada.       

 

Registration:

Experience all four sessions for $50.

Registration can be completed through Eventbrite using the following link.

For further information contact:

When:
April 9, 2019

Technology Access Centres (TAC) Grants can be across the spectrum of natural and social sciences, engineering, humanities and/or health. All applications must be submitted to NSERC. Grants are given by NSERC, with the exception of grants exclusively in the social sciences, humanities and/or health sciences, which will be given by SSHRC or CIHR, as appropriate. 

TAC Grants are intended to enhance the ability of companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to become more productive and innovative by enabling them to readily access college expertise, technology and equipment. This access to college capabilities is intended to enhance the productivity, competitiveness and innovation of the participating SMEs. TACs provide funding for core operations of centres established by colleges to address the applied research and innovation needs of local companies.  

  • TACs provide funding for core operations of centres established by colleges to address the applied research and innovation needs of local companies.
  • Grants are awarded for five years and are renewable.
  • provide capabilities that serve their local companies’ applied research and innovation needs. TAC capabilities may include advice on specific company challenges, specialized technical assistance, applied research and/or development projects for companies, and/or specialized training.
  • focus on regional needs
  • up to $350,000 per year in support of the core operations of the proposed TAC. Eligible expenses include hiring the centre’s manager and administrator, as well as basic operating expenses.

Letter of Intent Deadline: June 7, 2019

Application Deadline (by invitation only): October 18, 2019

For more information, click here.

If you are interested in applying for these funding opportunity or if you would like more information about Applied Research & Innovation opportunities at Humber, please contact crystal.williams@humber.ca.

When:
April 8, 2019

Humber College Launched its Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Taskforce

In the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan, Humber College identified as its Strategic Priority #7 to continue to build a diverse and inclusive community of exceptional students, faculty and staff. This priority is listed under Strategic Pillar #3 – Healthy and Inclusive Community.

Members of the College, University of Guelph Humber and the community were sought to join an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Taskforce to work alongside the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity to establish an institutional EDI framework and strategy. We are delighted that the EDI Taskforce was successfully launched on March 1, 2019.

The EDI Taskforce Executive Sponsors are:

  • Lori Diduch, Vice-President, Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness
  • Jason Hunter, Vice-President, Student and Community Engagement

The EDI Taskforce Leads are:

  • Nancy Simms, Director, Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity (Lead)
  • Ian Crookshank, Dean of Students (Supporting Lead)

The EDI Taskforce is comprised of Humber students, employees, alumni as well as community-based and industry organizations. Please join me in recognizing the EDI Taskforce members.

Adnan Salam Agnes Coutinho Alain Fadel
Ariel Brown-Berkeley (Student) Audrey Wubbenhorst Bharat Saini
Devon Fernandes Devon Hunter (Student) Delores Mullings (Alumnae)
Erika Heitler Errol Cyrus (Spinal Cord Injury Ontario) Fasil Abera
Fredy Mejia Gopal Bansal (RBC) Genevieve Samlal (Student)
Ian Crookshank (Supporting Lead) Jennifer Marotta Jennifer Smith
Jennifer de Four (Lifelong Leadership Institute) Jonathan Das (Student) Kathy Branton
Kim Pavan Kimberly Daniels Khaqan Majoka (Student)
Lara McInnis Leah Murdock Lola Nelson
Loreta Sheshi-Doga (Student) Maria Racanelli Marie Kyrinis
Mary DiVito Mathura Karunanithy (Council of Agencies Serving South Asians) Matthew Travill
Melinda Kao Najeeb Ahmed Nancy Simms (Lead)
Nivedita Lane Oneal Barkho Ranya Khan
Regan Mancini Regina Hartwick Sarah Nieman
Sophia Arjune (Student) Shaina Ellis Sharonne Stone
Sonia Thakur Stacey Merritt Staci Lindsay
Tola Olupona Urszula Kosecka Yamikani Msosa


Sincerely,

Nancy Simms
Director, Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity

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When:
April 8, 2019

Do you have a research project that needs to be completed this fall? Are you looking for someone who can assist you with:

  • Data collection, research design, information retrieval
  • Designing and implementing research projects for international or domestic populations
  • Qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis and interpretation
  • Project management, proposal writing and literary reviews

Our highly qualified Research Analyst students are available full time from September through to November to assist you with your project.

For more information, please contact Khadijah Peters at x4789 or khadijah.peters@humber.ca.

When:
April 8, 2019

I am delighted to announce the permanent appointment of Melanie Chai as the Associate Director, Advising & Career Services. Melanie has significantly advanced a number of the advising objectives since she took on the role on an acting basis more than a year ago, not the least of which was the roll out of the Hub & Spoke model that saw the Career & Student Success Advisors from the Academic & Career Success Centre imbedded into the Academic Schools three days per week.

Under her leadership, the Advising & Career Services team has been working diligently with their Academic partners to support early intervention activities. Melanie brings to this role more than 10 years of experience in the post-secondary sector. During her time at Humber Melanie has played a critical role as Manager, Peer Assisted Learning Supports and has led key process and service improvements in that unit including a renewal of our Learning Skills Workshops which now includes live-streaming, new online tools to better facilitate tutoring, the elimination of the tutoring fee, and the implementation of a new approach to notetaking, always with the aim of reducing barriers to students accessing support when they need it. Melanie completed her studies at York University receiving a Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Psychology as well as a Bachelor of Education. Melanie is currently a candidate for Masters of Education in Language, Culture and Teaching and due to convocate this upcoming June.  As a teaching assistant in the Urban Diversity Program, she handled placements for teacher candidates, a role that deepened her understanding of how to design learning programs for equity and inclusion. Melanie brings to this new role a depth of knowledge about student development, student learning and educational design. She has a proven record of accomplishment in advancing new and creative programs and services aimed at helping students thrive.

Please join me in congratulating her on her appointment to this role.

Chantal Joy
Director, Advising & Student Academic Support

When:
April 5, 2019
Tel:
416.675.5009
In an outdoor classroom, a group of older kids work together to build a structure from sticks

With programs available for kids aged 4-13, spots are filling up fast for upcoming Nature Camps at the Humber Arboretum.

Our nature camps are based out of the Centre for Urban Ecology, but campers spend most of their time outdoors making their own discoveries in the forest, river, meadows, wetlands, gardens, and ponds of the Humber Arboretum.

Located at the back of North Campus, the Arb's Nature Camps are an especially convenient choice for staff and faculty who will be on campus over the summer. Let your kids explore the many ecosystems of the Arb and tell you all about them on the trip home! All camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but before care and after care are also available for an additional fee.

Earth Day Camp (ages 5-12) - Monday April 22

This one-day camp for ages 5-12 gives kids a way to connect with the environment for Earth Day, even though most schools will be closed for Easter Monday. Bring your kids to North Campus and let them explore the Arb and enjoy a live show from a Canadian eco theatre company.

Learn more and register on the Earth Day Camp page on the Arboretum website.

Summer Nature Camp (ages 4-12) - Weekly through July and August

Active and engaging, the Arb's popular Nature Camp program includes activities such as forest exploration, pond dipping, ecology games, natural mindfulness and explorations of the weekly theme, including a variety of special guests. 

New for this year, the Beaver Camp section of Nature Camp (which is the program for our youngest campers) is now open to four-year-olds as well as 5-year-olds; however many weeks are already waitlisted!

Themes for this year include:

  • Arboretum Adventures (July 2-5) – Beaver Camp waitlisted
  • Wild About Watersheds (July 8-12) – Beaver Camp waitlisted
  • Healthy Planet, Healthy Lives (July 15-19) – Beaver Camp waitlisted; regular camp filling up fast!
  • Powerful Pollinators (July 22-26)
  • Wildlife in the City (July 29 – August 2)
  • Intro to Wilderness Survival (August 6-9) – Beaver Camp waitlisted; regular camp only 3 spots left!
  • Ecolympics (August 12-16) – filling up fast!
  • Radical Roots and Sensational Soils (August 19-23)
  • Growing Gardeners (August 26-30) – filling up fast!

Learn more and register on the Summer Nature Camp page on the Arboretum website.

Jr. Naturalist Camp (ages 12-13) - Six weekly sessions in July and August

Started in 2018, Jr. Naturalist Camp offers a small group of older campers the opportunity to learn alongside one of the Arboretum's year-round Nature Interpreters. During last year's pilot program we found that there was so much to do but so little time, so this year we've added two additional sessions and given each week a more specific and unique theme. This will allow campers to dive even deeper into their naturalist knowledge and really build on the skills for that specific week.  

  • Wildlife Wonders (July 8-12)
  • Exploring Aquatics (July 15-19)
  • Nature Stewards (July 22-26)
  • Art All Around Us (July 29-August 2)
  • Practical Plants (August 12-16)
  • Survival Skills (August 19-23)

Learn more and register on the Jr. Naturalist Camp page on the Arboretum website.

Camp Fees

Basic camp registration fees for 2019 (not including before or after care):

  • $50 for Earth Day Camp
  • $245 for a week of regular Nature Camp, Beaver Camp or Jr. Naturalist Camp
  • $200 for either of the two 4-day weeks of Nature/Beaver Camp (Arboretum Adventures & Intro to Wilderness Survival)

For Nature Camp and Jr. Naturalist Camp there is a sibling discount, along with a payment plan option available.

 

See all the camp options on the Nature Camps landing page on the Humber Arboretum website.

 

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When:
April 5, 2019
Contact:
Falisha Rowe
Tel:
x5548
Teaching in a Digital World Certificate

The Teaching in a Digital World Certificate (TDWC) is a fully online program and is designed to meet the needs of a diverse group of learners with varying degrees of teaching experience in the online and/or hybrid environment. While teaching in an online environment shares many characteristics with face-to-face teaching, it is a fundamentally different educational experience for instructors and students.

The certificate is comprised of three sequential individual courses that are designed to develop essential online teaching competencies. Participants engage as a learner, facilitator and beginner developer over the three (3) course. Courses are available online only. 

Course Code Course Name Course Dates
DEV. 014 Clinic for Learning Management Systems May 5 to May 25
DEV. 117 Teaching in a Digital World – Part 1 May 26 to June 22
DEV. 118 Teaching in a Digital World – Part 2 Note: offered in the Fall 2019 semester

If you would like to pursue this certificate, please express your interest to your Academic Manager prior to completing the online form:
CTL – Teaching in a Digital World Certificate.

Please contact Falisha Rowe (falisha.rowe@humber.ca) if you have any questions.

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