Congratulations to Janet Maycenic, winner of two tickets to watch the Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays. Thank you all who entered the Humber Gives prize draw.
To learn more about the Humber Gives campaign and how you can support student awards and scholarships, please visit humber.ca/giving.
Channel 51: Igloolik is an exhibition presented across Humber Galleries’ two locations celebrating 30 years of industry-changing video production coming out of Igloolik, a remote community of 1600 people in Nunavut. Channel 51: Igloolik – Chill Zone at L Space brings together a reading room and mediathèque with titles from Arnait Video Production and Isuma Video Collective dating back to 1988; and film paraphernalia, artwork, and historical objects from Isuma’s own collection. L Space is outfitted as a cozy space with a screen, couches, and tables where all are invited to take in a film or peruse the literature.
In the words of Guest Curator, Assinajaq (Isabella Weetaluktuk): “At Chill Zone, Isuma’s full retrospective of films is available and ready for you to come in and pick what you’d like to see! The Chill Zone library has a collection of books that Isuma has published over the years. Along the gallery windows three formidable soapstone sculptures that depict significant moments from the film Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner. A wall hanging created for the film Unakuluk frames the library. One of my favourite things about the collection of films in this show is that many topics are touched upon, expected and unexpected. Bring along your curiosity—there’s so much here to explore!”
Channel 51: Igloolik – Atanarjuat at North Space reveals the making of the internationally renowned film Atanarjuat: The Fast Runner. Bringing Inuit stories to the world stage, Atanarjuat shattered expectations when Isuma won the Camera d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2001. This collection of polaroid photos offers a glimpse behind the scenes of Isuma Video Collective’s unique approach to community-based filmmaking by showing the faces and moments which made the Atanarjuat such a significant endeavor.
Challenging stereotypes about ways of life in the North, these boundary-breaking video collectives are still going strong. Arnait and Isuma have shared a vast body of work about contemporary Inuit visual culture with the world. In fact, Isuma will bring their co-created self-determined contributions to the international stage by representing Canada at the 2019 Venice Biennale. This pair of exhibitions presents an opportunity to see what has been accomplished over three decades.
This project marks an ongoing partnership and learning process between the Aboriginal Resource Centre and Humber Galleries at Humber College. For more information, please contact alissa.firth-eagland@humber.ca, visit humbergalleries.ca, or find HumberGalleries on social media.
Channel 51: Igloolik – Chill Zone
Closes April 14*
L Space
Lakeshore Campus, Room L1002
*L Space will be open Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. as part of Humber's Spring Open House.
Channel 51: Igloolik – Atanarjuat
Closes April 12
North Space
North Campus, LRC Atrium
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Guest Curator: Asinnajaq (Isabella Weetaluktuk)
Asinnajaq, known also as Isabella Weetaluktuk, is an Inuk visual artist, writer, and curator. She if from Inukjuak, Nunavik and grew up in Montreal. Asinnajaq’s first job was travelling the Inuit Nunangat. During this time she was lucky to take in the immense beauty of places like the Torngat Mountains, Diana Island and the fjords of Baffin Island. This was also an opportunity to see many animals, old food caches, and the site of a Thule whale bone dwelling near Resolute Bay. While looking for her next move Asinnajaq made a storyboard for her father, Jobie Weetaluktuk’s, next film. This small task turned into the Assistant Director position, and the chance to film in Inukjuak, the place where many of Isabella’s aunts, uncles and cousins live. Inspired, Asinnajaq jumped into film school and complete her first film with the National Film Board, titled Three Thousand. Asinnajaq moves to honour the past and create a foundation for the future.
This operation is being extended as follows due to inclement weather.
Arboretum Blvd Northbound Lane Closure for Parking Garage Construction – April 11 to April 20, 2018
| When | April 11 to April 20, 2018 April (7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily) |
| Location | Single northbound lane of Arboretum Boulevard, next to the new Parking Garage construction site, will be closed. See drawing. |
| Purpose | To enable the contractor to erect the south end of the office/retail space that forms part of the new Parking Garage. |
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The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity would like to thank the Humber community for participating in the Knowledge Cafés and for providing input on the revised definitions of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Humber College. The Centre will review the definitions annually as human rights terms are constantly evolving.
Provided below (and attached) are the revised definitions for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Humber College.
Definitions
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 curricula, research, programs and services.
Prepare yourself to teach yoga in the fitness and health industry in this HATHA Yoga based program. Yoga Exercise Specialist Certification is a two part preparation aimed at preparing the participant to teach yoga in the fitness and health industry. Part 1 aims to teach the following: over 50 postures, warm ups and variations, integrate yoga into your private training and group exercise programs, develop the ability to design a safe hatha yoga class, study meditation, relaxation and breathing techniques, and gain a basic understanding of yoga history and philosophy.
This course runs on Saturday, June 2 and 9 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
To register, please visit hrt.humber.ca/ce and find us under Fitness and Nutrition.
On Saturday, March 24, to kick start Humber Earth Week, six of our students participated in the World Wildlife Fund’s first ever Designing Change for a Living Planet 2018 Competition. 14 other Ontario universities and colleges participated and our Humber College students took home the grand prize!
The following post-secondary schools participated in the challenge:
Humber College is a pilot member of the WWF Living Planet @ Campus for post-secondary schools in Ontario. The Office of Sustainability also served on the competition’s steering committee over the last four months and helped develop the program that included support of over 10 industry partners and subject matter experts.
The goal of the competition was to develop a develop a disruptive innovation idea solving a day-to-day sustainability issue. Student participants were provided two hours to develop the idea and present the idea to over 80 audience members and three judges within five minutes. Our students presented a concept that involved an app with an algorithm, connecting tenants, landlords, and roommates to encourage lower footprint co-living (even taking into consideration childcare, meal sharing, transportation, and food gardens to mitigate emissions caused by distribution). The students won the grand cash prize of $1,200 and an opportunity for each of the students to meet with an industry leader of their choice.
A huge congratulations to the following students:
The Humber team members were selected from the IGNITE Sustainability Club and based on recommendations from our faculty members. We are already receiving an increase in interest in our Sustainability Club and we hope to see more interest from our students to participate in competition in the future!
Photo credit to Kathy Nguyen, WWF
ARI Internal Funding - Cultivate Fund
The Cultivate Fund supports Humber employees engaged in original, externally-focused research and innovation by providing funding to employees exploring strategic research or innovation initiatives with an industry, community or academic partner. The Cultivate Fund application and review process is designed to be competitive, transparent, and equitable.
The application and guidelines can be found humber.ca/research/researchers/#faculty-information
Mitacs Accelerate - Internship Program
The Accelerate program connects companies with postsecondary students to offer hands-on learning experience for students, while also helping businesses solve real-world challenges through student internship placements.
Mitacs Accelerate is now accepting applications from applicants at colleges and polytechnics as part of a pilot initiative for the sector.
More information about the Mitacs Accelerate program can also be found at: mitacs.ca/en/programs/accelerate/colleges-polytechnics.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)
Connection Grants support events and outreach activities geared toward short-term, targeted knowledge mobilization initiatives. $7,000 to $25,000 can be awarded for events, and up to $50,000 for other outreach activities.
Humber Application Deadline: 2 weeks prior to SSHRC deadline
SSHRC Application Deadline: May 1, August 1 and November 1
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
Connect Grants provide targeted financial support to encourage post-secondary researchers at universities and/or colleges to connect with industry and other knowledge end-user communities in order to form new partnerships. Between $5,000 and $25,000 can be awarded for up to one year. All activities must take place within Canada.
Engage Grants are designed to give innovative companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian universities and colleges. These grants are intended to foster the development of new research partnerships by supporting short-term research and development projects aimed at addressing a company-specific problem. Up to $25,000 can be awarded for up to six months.
Applied Research and Development Grants
Applied Research and Development (ARD) Grants are intended to provide companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the unique knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Canadian colleges and to train students in essential technical skills required by companies. ARD projects can be at any point in the research and development (R&D) spectrum that is consistent with the college's applied research, training and technology transfer mandate. Up to $150,000 can be awarded for up to three years.
Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE)
Voucher for Innovation and Productivity I (VIP I) and Voucher for Innovation and Productivity II (VIP II)
VIP I and VIP II grants enable the development of new products and/or processes, facilitate productivity improvements, and help generate new revenues and high-value jobs for Ontario. The VIP I program supports collaborations between industry and post-secondary institutions that lead to knowledge mobilization, commercialization and increased productivity with significant economic impact for Ontario, these projects are up to 12 months in duration with a maximum award of $20,000. The VIP II address company needs by enabling the development of new products and/or processes, or facilitating productivity improvements, by leveraging post-secondary institutions' skills and resources, for 12-24 months in duration with a maximum award of $75,000/year.
Ontario – Early Research Awards (ERA) Program
The Early Researcher Awards program gives funding to new researchers working at publicly funded Ontario research institutions to build a research team.
View the program guidelines for more information.
You are eligible if you:
Eligible institutions include:
Funding amount:
Each award to a leading researcher is a maximum of $100,000 for up to 5 years duration, and must be matched by an additional $50,000 from the researcher’s institution and/or partner organization.
The government will provide up to $40,000 to your research centre for indirect costs.
Deadline:
Notice of Intent, ARI Deadline - May 18, 2018
Full Proposal, ARI Deadline - July 24, 2018
If you are interested in applying for any of these funding opportunities or if you would like more information about Applied Research & Innovation opportunities at Humber, please contact:
Crystal Williams
Program Manager, Applied Research & Innovation
crystal.williams@humber.ca
Celebrate and recognize the great work that your colleagues are doing by nominating them for the Innovation of the Year Awards 2018.
ELIGIBILITY:
The purpose of the Innovation of the Year Awards is to recognize College employees who have designed and implemented a significant innovation that positively impacts the learning of students in the College. Employees from all employee groups (full and part-time faculty, administrators and support staff) are eligible for nomination.
CRITERIA:
The major criterion for nomination is that the innovation has: A Positive Impact On Students’ Learning. Additional criteria to be used for judging the merit of an innovation and its impact on students’ learning are:
1. Creativity
2. Effectiveness
3. Replication
4. Timeliness
5. Currency
6. Collaboration
7. Quality
Click on attached flyer for more information and the nomination form.
Digital copy to be sent to CTL@Humber.ca by April 20, 2018.
We are completing the upgrade (including wheelchair accessibility) of washrooms H337 and H340. The men's washroom (H337) will be complete April 6.
Please note that the women's washroom (H340) we are waiting for new partitions to arrive and hope to have this washroom fully completed by April 18, 2018.
Thank you,
The Facilities Team
