Announcements

L&D Tech Tools: OneDrive & Office 365 Workshops
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When:
November 9, 2018
Contact:
Maureen Martin-Edey
Tel:
x4509
Email:
learninghrs@humber.ca

Technology is evolving at Humber, and Information Technology Services has launched Office 365 and OneDrive to our systems. If you are new to OneDrive/Office 365, or already utilizing them, consider attending one of the workshops offered below to discover how OneDrive/Office 365 will enhance the way you work.

OneDrive
Learn about a new way of storing your data securely, whether you are on campus, working from home, travelling abroad, or even while on your phone! This course will review the basics of OneDrive, how to manage your files, as well as how to easily share your files for collaboration.

Office 365
Office 365 is the new approach of accessing all the Microsoft products you already know. It uses web-based services, also known as ‘the cloud’ and is accessible on a variety of platforms. This course will give an overview of the new features you will definitely want to use.

Facilitator: Stephanie Maggs, Information Technology Services

Please click on the session date below to register, or email Michelle or Maureen at learninghrs@humber.ca to secure your spot.

Lakeshore Campus
Room A237: 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

North Campus
Room L132: 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Thank you!

Faculty-led Journal Launch
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When:
November 9, 2018
Contact:
Marcin Kedzior
Tel:
416.797.2584
Email:
marcin.kedzior@humber.ca

Full-time Humber faculty, Marcin Kedzior, is launching the latest issue of his journal Scapegoat: Architecture, Landscape, and Political Economy at the Architectural Ecologies Lab at the CCA in San Francisco on November 14, and at the Center for Environmental Design at Berkeley, sponsored by the Berkeley Center for New Media, on November 19. There will also be a launch in November at the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (MoCCA) in Toronto. 

In 2018, along with Ja Architecture Studio Inc (Toronto); and Patkau Architects (Vancouver), the journal was shortlisted to curate the Canadian pavilion at the premier architecture exhibition in the world, the Venice Architecture Biennale.    

The journal is available at the Humber library and here. 

Mood Walks for Campus
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When:
November 9, 2018

Join us on campus for a Mood Walk to benefit your mental health. Free drop-in, organized walks on campus for students, staff and faculty.

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. An increasing body of evidence suggests that one of the best ways to improve well-being is by simply spending more time outdoors. Spending time in nature has been shown to reduce stress, improve concentration, and bolster creative problem-solving.

North Campus Mood Walks program features three regular weekly walks:

  • Every Monday at 1:10 p.m., Wednesday at 12:10 p.m. and Friday at 11 a.m. - meet at the Athletics Customer Service Desk

Plus, additional walks planned by various groups on campus:

  • Wednesday, November 28 at 10 a.m. – meet at plant wall (organized by UofGH Kinesiology Society)
  • Thursday, November 29 at 3:30 p.m. and Monday, December 3 at 11:45 a.m., half-hour walk – meet in front of E135 Theatre Hall (organized by Exercise is Medicine on Campus).

Stay tuned for more opportunities to join Mood Walks! New website with full Mood Walks schedule coming soon.

Flags at Half-Mast on November 11
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When:
November 9, 2018

Our flags will be lowered on Sunday, November 11 for Remembrance Day.

New President’s Blog: Remembrance Day - A Time to Reflect
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When:
November 8, 2018

Check out the latest President’s Blog about the unveiling of the Indigenous Cultural Markers and the significance of this Remembrance Day.

Please click here.

Help Define Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Humber
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When:
November 8, 2018
Contact:
Jodie Glean
Tel:
x5685
Email:
jodie.glean@humber.ca

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity is inviting the Humber community to help define the terms - Equity, Diversity & Inclusion for the College!

To start the process, eight (8) Knowledge Cafes were hosted in which the Humber community developed definitions for the three terms. Thanks to all persons who have already contributed to the development of the definitions. We are inviting everyone once again to review the definitions and recommend changes. Thank you for submitting your feedback to humanrights@humber.ca by November 14, 2018.

Equity
The principle of equity recognizes historically and currently under-represented and under-served individuals who experience unfair treatment in services, programs and employment. At Humber, equity means applying specific measures and practices to achieve equality of opportunities and outcomes for all.

Diversity
Diversity refers to the intersectionality of social and political identities that embody different worldviews, knowledges, and experiences. Humber embraces the diversity that exists in the identities of students and employees from local and global communities.

Inclusion
The principle of inclusion refers to the active and intentional engagement of people in all their intersecting social and political identities. At Humber, this engagement is grounded in respect, and all members of the college community are recognized as valued contributors. Inclusion enriches innovation, sustainability and excellence in curricular, research, programs and services.

HRMS Project Go Live Update
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When:
November 8, 2018

A message from Lori A. Diduch, Vice-President, Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness with an update on the HRMS Go Live date. If you have any questions and/or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the Change Management team at hrmschangeteam@humber.ca.

For more information on the HRMS Project, please visit humber.ca/hrms.

CTL: Next Week at the Centre for Teaching and Learning
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When:
November 8, 2018
Contact:
Ravneet Mann
Tel:
x4767
Email:
CTLWorkshops@humber.ca

Next week the CTL will be hosting a variety of learning and engagement opportunities. Please register below.

Workshop North Campus Lakeshore Campus

TechTalk: Word Clouds and Silver Linings
Word clouds are a great way to distil and summarize information. Come and find out various ways you can use word clouds in teaching and learning.

Tue. Nov. 13, 2018, 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. North D225J
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6:05 to 6:55 p.m. North D225J
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Wed. Nov 14, 2018, 2:25 to 3:15 p.m. Lake F103
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The Scholars' Café
The Scholars’ Café is a chance to discuss the latest in the teaching and learning literature. It is like a book club, but for journal articles.

Wed. Nov. 14, 2018, 10 to 11 a.m. North D225I
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Wed. Nov. 14, 2018, 10 to 11 a.m. Lake F103 (By Satellite)
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Assessment for Learning: Classroom Assessment Techniques
Discover how the use of classroom assessment techniques can improve the learning process, increase student engagement, and encourage students to produce quality work.

Thurs. Nov. 15, 2018, 1:30 to 3 p.m. North D236
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Writers' Collective
Dedicate some time to writing in a silent group setting, on a regular basis. Come, have some coffee, and write quietly, in a focused manner. 

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Thurs. Nov. 15, 2018, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Lake F103
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Tues. Nov. 20, 2018, 3 to 6 p.m. Lake F103 
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TechTalk: Essential Mobile Apps for Education
Discover and use some educational apps that can be part of your teaching toolbox and leverage your mobile devices’ capabilities to enhance teaching and learning in the classroom and on the go

Thurs. Nov. 15, 2018, 10:45 a.m. to 1:25 p.m. North D236
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Tues. Nov. 20, 2018, 9:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lake F103
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Mindfulness - Meditative Power of Breath
Take a break from your work day and regain a sense of inner peace, poise, and awareness through simple breathing techniques and meditation.

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Thurs. Nov 15, 2018, 12:35 to 1:35 p.m. Lake G204
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Meeting the needs of Humbers' multilingual and international student population (Webinar)
Learn about various pedagogical strategies and techniques that can help support international and multilingual students. 

Fri. Nov. 16, 2018, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
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Fri. Nov. 16, 2018, 10 to 11:30 a.m. 
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TeckTalk: Tame the Classroom Touchscreen
Engage your students and improve your presentation skills when using the Sharp classroom touchscreen situated in the HIVES classrooms and other Humber spaces. 

Fri. Nov. 16, 2018, 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. North D236
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Wed. Nov. 21, 2018, 1:30 to 3:15 p.m. Lake D112
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TechTalk: Enabling the Digital SFQ in Blackboard 

Are you currently part of the Digital SFQ rollout? If so, 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. In addition to the scheduled workshop times, faculty can drop in anytime during Studio hours to receive one-on-one support when it comes to enabling the Blackboard SFQ tool and any other Blackboard related support queries.

Monday, November 12, 2018 11 to 11:30 a.m. North: D225J Register
Monday, November 12, 2018 2 to 2:30 p.m. North: D225J Register
Tuesday, November 13, 2018  11 to 11:30 a.m. Lake: D112 Register
Tuesday, November 13, 2018  2 to 2:30p.m. Lake: D112 Register 
Thursday, November 15, 2018 11 to 11:30 a.m. North: D225J Register
Thursday, November 15, 2018 2 to 2:30 p.m. North: D225J Register
Thursday, November 15, 2018 11 to 11:30 a.m. Lake: D112 Register
Thursday, November 15, 2018  2 to 2:30 p.m. Lake: D112 Register

Visit the CTL Calender for a complete list of workshop offerings.

Teaching Effectiveness Certificate
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When:
November 8, 2018
Contact:
Falisha Rowe
Tel:
x5548
Email:
falisha.rowe@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The Teaching Effectivenss Certificate (TEC) program is designed for those interested in the field of teaching or private sector training. The courses within this certificate program provide participants with an opportunity to explore best practices in teaching and learning and apply the skills learned in a safe environment with other classmates.

The certificate is comprised of five individual courses that are designed to develop essential teaching competencies. Courses are delivered over 12 Saturdays or are available online.

Registration for Winter 2019 semester opens November 20: humber.ca/continuingeducation/programs/teaching-effectiveness.html

New SSHRC Connection Grants
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When:
November 7, 2018
Contact:
Crystal Williams
Email:
crystal.williams@humber.ca

To help the Canadian social sciences and humanities research community better understand data management and incorporate data management considerations into research practices, SSHRC’s Research Data Management Capacity Building Initiative offers Connection Grants to support the research community’s development, adoption and dissemination of research data management standards, practices, tools and skills appropriate to their field.

SSHRC will accept applications for the Research Data Management Capacity Building Initiative at the following Connection Grants deadlines:

  • February 1, 2019;
  • May 1, 2019;
  • August 1, 2019.

Research data management supports the effective and responsible conduct of research, and increases the ability to store, find and reuse research data. A strong culture of data management will serve Canadian research excellence and support the development of social sciences and humanities insights. It will also benefit Canadian researchers working in international partnerships and collaborations as funders around the globe implement and strengthen data management requirements.

Research Data Management Capacity Building Initiative applications are subject to the Connection Grants evaluation criteria and scoring. In addition, as part of its assessment of the proposal’s relevance to the objectives of the Connection program, under the Connection Grants Challenge criteria, the merit review committee will evaluate the degree to which applications respond to one or more of the following objectives:

  • develop and/or adopt data management standards, practices, tools and skills within and across disciplines and institutions, with a focus on the social sciences and humanities;
  • connect researchers or students with data management professionals and service providers (e.g., librarians, programmers, specialists in research ethics, etc.), and other stakeholders (e.g., research subjects and users) to increase knowledge of data management;
  • share and develop knowledge and skills relating to data collection and storage, metadata, preservation, retention, sharing, credit and citation;
  • share and develop knowledge and skills related to the responsible ownership, control, access and possession of data used or created in the context of Indigenous research (e.g., the application of OCAP® principles); and
  • through other activities, enable the social sciences and humanities research community to strengthen its ability to fulfill the roles and responsibilities indicated in the Tri-Agency Statement of Principles on Digital Data Management, and the requirements proposed in the draft tri-agency research data management policy.

For more information about this initiative, or for advice on preparing your application, please contact:
Connection Grants
Tel.: 613.943.1007
Email: connection@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca

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

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