Humber faculty and textbook decision makers,

Summer will soon be upon us and the staff at both the North and Lakeshore Campus Stores would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that we are currently accepting book orders for the Fall 2018 semester. We respectfully request that you submit your requests as soon as possilbe. Receiving your list of required course materials allows us to source all available options (new, used, print, digital, etc.) for incoming students, as well as provide the optimum value to students who are selling books. Timely submission of requests ensures that we have plenty of time to source and order all of your materials before the start of Fall classes.

Over the past decade publishers have implemented a wide variety of delivery options for their course materials. Each version has its own unique ISBN as an identifier. The Campus Store has the ability to provide all options for the majority of materials requested

• Print textbooks (Hardcover, Soft cover and Loose Leaf)
• Custom textbooks (reduced chapters or combination of multiple texts into a single volume)
• Bundles - two or more print components, or a print version with a code to access online content. Please let us know if the online content is required for your course or simply recommended. This will assist us in providing more price options for your students.
• Digital - PDF or Adaptive Learning version (i.e. MyLab, Connect, Wiley Plus, etc.)

To submit your list of course materials you may use our Online Adoption tool. To access to this service for the North Campus, please visit humbershop.ca. For the Lakeshore Campus please visit humberlakeshoreshop.ca. Scroll to the bottom of either homepage and from under the heading Faculty Services, select Online Adoptions. You will be asked to login or register. For first time users, the generic password is 0947, and for Lakeshore it is 0948. If you prefer a paper copy of your previous term information, either store this information upon request.

Please let us know if we can assist you in any way. We are here to answer your questions and will gladly walk you through the online adoption process should you require assistance. We look forward to receiving your list of Fall course materials. 

With many thanks,

Send us your ideas for collaborative exhibitions and public workshops!

Humber Galleries invites proposals from collaborators like you for programming in 2018/2019 at both our galleries: North Space and L Space (see space profiles here). We are interested in proposals from artists, collectives, curators, educators, neighbours, student groups, and cultural organizations. We particularly encourage proposals from people who are affiliated with Humber College, based in Etobicoke, and/or identify as emerging artists.

Applications will be reviewed by Humber Galleries staff. There is no fee for application. We offer standard CARFAC-RAAV fees (calculator available here).

We strongly encourage applicants to read our mandate; consider the unique geographic, community, and physical profile of each gallery; and research the territory we are located on. Successful proposals will be grounded and generative.

Application Requirements:

In order to be considered, applicants will provide the items below in a single PDF by the deadline: July 5, 2018, 4 p.m.

1. Bio/Statement (250-500 words): an introductory statement which gives us a clear understanding of your practice, experience, and accomplishments.

2. Project Description (250-500 words): a clear proposal of what you intend to produce with Humber Galleries. Please be sure to indicate which space you are interested in working with, any technical/AV requirements you wish to access, and foreseeable budget needs. If you are proposing a curatorial project, please include a list of artists you hope to work with. If you are proposing a workshop or symposium, please give as much detail as to what material needs you would require, who would be involved, and who your intended audience may be. We thoroughly encourage projects which engage with the Humber and Etobicoke community.

3. Curriculum Vitae (1-3 pages)

4. Visual Support Material (3-5 pieces): images must be in JPG format. You may include links to video and/or audio files (3 minutes total). Please include a media list with details about each work clearly labelled.

All applications must be sent via email to galleries@humber.ca(link sends e-mail) as a single PDF. Successful applicants can expect to hear back within 6 weeks of the application deadline.

Visit humbergalleries.ca for more info on our spaces and mandate.

I would like to welcome Maria Manganaan to the role of Business Manager for the School of Applied Technology, effective July 3, 2018.

Maria comes to us from Sheridan College where she worked for nine years taking on various roles. Since 2011, Maria held the role of Academic Portfolio Administrator in the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology and, in that capacity, managed the school’s day-to-day operation. Further, she provided leadership and support across a wide array of academic and operational matters, including but not limited to: development of school procedures, budgeting, purchasing, scheduling and timetabling, program review, and resource management.

Please join me in welcoming Maria to Humber College!

Dr. Farzad Rayegani
Dean, School of Applied Technology

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Shaun Ghafari has accepted the position of Associate Dean, Advanced Manufacturing at the School of Applied Technology, effective July 15, 2018.

Since 2010, Shaun has worked in the college system and has held leadership roles in applied research, degree development, community engagement and as a full-time Professor in Mechanical Engineering. Shaun established strong industry partnerships as the coordinator of the applied research and industry projects. He has been awarded several grants from provincial and federal funding agencies, and successfully supervised a team of faculties, staff, and students in a number of industrial projects. His experience in launching new certificate and degree programs will help him to lead the development of new Bachelor of Mechatronics degree at Humber.

Shaun is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. He has more than eight years industry experience in the automotive and energy sectors as the team leader for large motor services with GE Canada and chief engineer in several automotive surface coating projects. His industry experience gives him the insight to improve the curriculum to address the existing skill gap in manufacturing.

Shaun received his MSc. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Waterloo, Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research has been published in peer reviewed international journals and presented at several conferences. He is also certified as level 2 Mechatronics Program instructor by Siemens Academy Berlin, Germany.

Please join me in welcoming Shaun to the Humber team. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Farzad Rayegani,
Dean, School of Applied Technology