Get the latest information about the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation in the February 2020 newsletter here.
Additional information about the Barrett CTI can be found at humber.ca/barrettcti.
On February 22, the parking lot and receiving area between J and D building at North Campus will be closed off from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
D building entrance beside Tim Hortons will also be closed.
We will be craning new HVAC equipment onto D roof and safety equipment on to the LRC roof.
Please respect the protective barriers and signs that will be placed around the work area.
Any questions or concerns, contact Jamie Wells at jamie.wells@humber.ca.
The director general of the World Health Organization has named the coronavirus, COVID-19. Humber College continues to monitor the situation and the potential impact on our community. Toronto Public Health issued a letter on February 7 with new recommendations to support global containment efforts and limit the spread of the virus, including self-isolation. Read the letter here.
Any students with reason to believe they should be self-isolated will be accommodated, as long as the appropriate notice and documentation is provided. Any student in this situation is asked to contact their Associate Dean.
Faculty members who believe they should be self-isolated should contact their Associate Dean to discuss appropriate next steps.
All other employees with reason to believe they should be self-isolated should contact their manager to discuss appropriate next steps.
Humber is following all respiratory illness protocols and prevention measures already in place. In addition, areas of the College that provide health-related services, including the Health Centres, Dental Centres, the Humber Spa and the Tzu Chi Clinic of Chinese Medicine, have the recommended screening protocols in place.
All classes, campus operations and college activities will continue as scheduled.
Health authorities have stated that there have been seven confirmed cases in Canada to date (February 8). While the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international public health emergency, the current risk to Canadians remains low. We maintain ongoing contact with Toronto Public Health and have been advised that there are no additional actions required, and to follow regular respiratory illness protocols and prevention strategies.
As we are in the winter flu season, we ask everyone to:
Soap and hand sanitizer dispensers across campus will be monitored and filled regularly. Flu shots are still available in the Health Centres.
For the most up-to-date information in Ontario, community members are encouraged to visit the Ontario Ministry of Health website.
Humber takes the health and wellbeing of our staff and students seriously. Updates and more information will be provided as we continue to monitor the situation closely. If you have any questions, please contact:
As news of the virus continues to dominate headlines, it is understandable that anxiety is heightened in the community, and this can often result in discrimination and racism. As an institution, we are proud of our diversity and the richness it brings to the classrooms, hallways and boardrooms. We see it as one of our greatest strengths. While coronavirus can be traced to a province in China, it is important not to characterize the coronavirus as being transmitted from any one group. As always, we work to ensure that Humber is a safe place for staff, students and visitors. We must now come together as a community to avoid any hint of xenophobia. Thank you for continuing to uphold our foundational values of equity, diversity and inclusion.
An oversight group comprising representatives from the Academic Division, Communications, Human Resources, Legal and Risk Management, Public Safety, Student Success and Engagement, and the University of Guelph-Humber has been established and will provide weekly updates to the community, or as needed.
Other links:
Ontario Ministry of Health Statement
Public Health Agency of Canada
Toronto Public Health
Toronto Public Health Novel Coronavirus Fact Sheet
Canada Travel Advisory
Support Staff Professional Development Week – Continually Learning & Growing
Attend the Support Staff Professional Development Week happening on February 24 to 28.
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is looking for big ideas to accelerate change that will protect and restore our planet at the annual Designing Change for a Living Planet competition on Saturday, March 14, 2020.
Humber and Guelph-Humber students are invited to apply to join professionals from different industries at the WWF Toronto office to create and share their ideas on how to build a sustainable future.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
How to apply:
The chosen participants will be contacted by a representative from WWF the week of February 24, 2020. The event is Saturday March 14, 2020 (all-day, exact timings to come), at WWF's Toronto office (410 Adelaide Street W, Suite 400).
Share with your students about this amazing opportunity!
| When | Saturday, February 22 at 9 p.m. to Sunday, February 23 at 6 a.m. |
| Location | Buildings affected at North Campus: C, D, E, F, G, IE (Tim Horton's), JF, N, NX |
Humber Facilities is installing a new Solar PV system at the North Campus.
As part of this project, the solar system will be connected to the campus electrical distribution system. In order to make these connections, an electrical shutdown of a large number of buildings on campus is planned for Saturday, February 22, starting at 9 p.m. During this shutdown, any systems that are not on emergency power will not have power.
Please see the attached PDF for a map of affected locations.
If you are interested in bringing your applied research project to life and would like to apply for a grant, Raeshelle Morris, ARI’s Innovation Program Manager, will now have one-on-one drop-in sessions on Mondays at the Lakeshore Campus to support you.
Some of the areas she will cover are:
Book your session through Outlook Calendar: raeshelle.morris@humber.ca
Lakeshore Campus, Room H206
Open schedule on Mondays
OFFICE ERGONOMICS
We sometimes spend significant amounts of time sitting in front of a computer as part of our work day. It is important to know how to set up a safe and comfortable workstation and the types of good work practices that should be used to prevent or minimize injury and discomfort. Humber’s Occupational Health & Safety website has several resources to assist you.
Take the time this February to ensure that your computer workstation is safely and ergonomically set up:
As part of the College’s DX Receiving project, we will be building a new one-storey building in the space behind building D at the North Campus. This receiving building will have walk-in fridges and freezers, loading docks, loading areas, and office spaces, serving the Faculty of Business’ culinary programs, as well as other campus services.
Starting Monday, February 24, 2020, a large portion of parking lot 15 will be closed permanently. The portable building DX will also be demolished.
| Construction start date | Monday, February 24, 2020 |
| Construction completion date | Winter 2021 |
Alternative parking spots have been arranged for staff who currently park in the affected area of parking lot 15. During construction, staff who continue parking in lot 15 will experience some noise and inconveniences – especially during excavation activities. We apologize in advance for disturbances and are working with our contractors to minimize the impact.
For questions related to parking, please contact James Irvine at x5438. For questions related to construction, please contact Robert Parkin at x4829.
Celebrate Heart Month by showing your love for Humber students through a donation to Humber Gives.
To date, hundreds of our very own faculty and staff have made a donation to Humber Gives in support of our students.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your generosity!
For those yet to make a donation, there’s still time to show your Humber love by making a gift online or supporting through payroll deductions.
Every gift, big and small, truly matters and has an impact.
We hope you can join members from the Advancement and Alumni team tomorrow from 11am-2pm in the Staff Lounge for a special lunch to celebrate Valentine’s Day and learn more about Humber Gives and the Unlimited Campaign.
$2 from every meal sold will be donated to Humber Gives.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Questions? Contact Melissa Beauchamp, Director, Annual & Leadership Giving by email at melissa.beauchamp@humber.ca or by phone at x4137.
