Do you have used batteries that need to be recycled? Don’t throw them away! Humber has bins stationed around campus for battery collection. Simply drop your batteries into any of the battery collection bins outlined below at all campuses to have them appropriately recycled.  

Battery Recycling Bin Locations: 

North

•  In front of the Ignite office at KX202 

Lakeshore 

• 2nd floor of L building cafeteria next to elevator doors 
• 1st floor of Welcome Centre in front of Registrar's Office 
• 1st floor BIRM by Tim Horton's 

Guelph-Humber 

• 2nd floor, by room GH214 

Downtown 

• 4th floor, by room 410 

Dear Faculty members,

Share Your Teaching Strategies to Support Student Well-being!

Participate in the study “Student Well-being in Learning Environments” to identify effective teaching strategies that boost student mental health, well-being, engagement, and retention at Humber Polytechnic and University of Guelph-Humber.

The goal of the study is to enhance our understanding of teaching interventions and practices that promote student well-being. This work is connected to advancing Humber’s Well-being Strategy and student success and retention. As part of this research, you will participate in an interview and a survey will be shared with students in your course(s). Additionally, you will have the opportunity to showcase your work on Humber’s website and podcast. Participants will receive a $30 gift card.

Follow this link to express your interest in participating in the study and access the Consent Form and Interview Guide.

If you have any questions, reach out to estefania.toledo@humber.ca (Professor, Faculty of Liberal Arts) or jinhee.lee@humber.ca (Campus Well-being Strategist). If you have questions about your rights as a research participant contact the Humber Polytechnic Research Ethics Board Chair, Audel Cunningham (audel.cunningham@humber.ca). 

This study is approved by Humber Polytechnic Research Ethics Board (Protocol # REB-0443).

For more information:

Estefania Toledo, Ph.D. Candidate
Professor, Faculty of Liberal Arts
estefania.toledo@humber.ca

Jinhee Lee
Campus Well-being Strategist
jinhee.lee@humber.ca

Humber Polytechnic is proud to announce the newest addition to its nationally recognized athletics program: lacrosse sixes. Beginning in the 2025–26 academic year, the Humber Hawks will officially field lacrosse, expanding the institution's commitment to athletic excellence and student-athlete development.

The decision to add lacrosse reflects the sport's growing popularity worldwide and strong student interest. Lacrosse is one of five new sports set to feature at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, making this an ideal time to add the program.

"We're incredibly excited to add lacrosse to the Humber lineup," said Ray Chateau, Director of Athletics. "This addition represents our ongoing mission to offer diverse and meaningful opportunities for our student-athletes. Lacrosse is fast-paced, strategic, and deeply rooted in Canadian heritage—it's a natural fit for Humber."

Lacrosse boasts a captivating history that spans centuries. The sport's genesis can be traced back to the Indigenous peoples of North America, who played variations of the game as early as the 12th century. These early iterations were more than recreational; they held significant cultural and spiritual importance, often serving as rituals and training for war.

The game's evolution saw it adapt and grow in popularity, with various tribes and communities developing their unique rules and playing styles. With its rich heritage and continuous global expansion, lacrosse remains a symbol of tradition, athleticism and cultural unity, reflecting both its origins and the diverse communities that have embraced it.

"The addition of lacrosse to Humber's athletics offerings reflects our ongoing commitment to inclusive and meaningful student experiences that honour tradition, celebrate diversity, and foster a strong sense of community," said Jason Seright, Vice-President Inclusion, Belonging and Student Experience.

"As a sport with deep cultural significance in Canada, lacrosse brings people together through teamwork, competition, and shared pride. This addition not only enhances the vibrancy of campus life, but also supports student well-being, leadership, and engagement. We are proud to expand our athletics programming in a way that continues to champion student excellence at Humber."

Humber has hired former National Lacrosse League (NLL) player and NCAA Division I standout Tanner Thomson to lead the lacrosse program. A two-time All-BIG EAST selection with Marquette, Thomson led the Golden Eagles with 90 career points in 49 games from 2015-19. He then became the first player in Marquette history to be drafted in the first round of the NLL draft, getting picked 16th overall by the Saskatchewan Rush.

At the conclusion of his playing career, Thomson became the offensive coordinator for the Varsity Blues in 2022 and continues to be the offensive coach for the Mimico Mountaineers Jr. A squad. The Thomson family has long been affiliated with Mimico Lacrosse, a prestigious organization in Etobicoke that dates back to 1890. This relationship will help build a sustainable pipeline of homegrown talent and boost the program's visibility. 

Joining the Mohawk Mountaineers, the Hawks will compete against several OUA lacrosse programs beginning in the fall of 2025. Tryouts will take place in late August, with practices being held at Humber North Campus on Mondays and Thursdays.

For more information, please contact Ray Chateau.

The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) is excited to share a snapshot of the EDIB impact we’ve collectively made over the past year. This visual summary highlights key moments across our areas of action, from student engagement and community partnerships to inclusive learning and institutional collaboration.
 
It has been a powerful year of building connections and deepening our shared commitment to inclusion and belonging. After all, you can’t build brilliance without building connections and this past year has shown just how much we can achieve when we come together with purpose.
 
This meaningful progress would not have been possible without your insight, participation, and care. Thank you for contributing and helping to shape a stronger, more connected Humber community.

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