Announcements

Part-Time TESOL Certificate
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September 5, 2019
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Beginning September 16, the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences is offering a part-time TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate of Achievement that is recognized by both TESL Canada and TESL Ontario.

The part-time Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL/TESL) certificate is a postgraduate 140-hour program. The program is designed to be completed in one semester part-time; however, students have the flexibility to complete the certificate at their own pace over one, two, or three semesters.

The certificate program is a hybrid program consisting of both in-class and online courses allowing students to take classes simultaneously. Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive Humber College’s TESOL credential and be eligible to apply to TESL Canada for certification.

With an increasing number of international students in our College, TESL training is no longer just for ESL teachers. This program provides any instructor or staff member with a solid base in teaching methodology, foundations of the English language, and ways to work with and support ESL students in their classes or departments, no matter the subject area.

For more information, visit here.

Reminder: Deadline for Teaching Innovation Fund is Approaching
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When:
September 5, 2019
Contact:
Siobhan Williams
Tel:
x5302
Email:
siobhan.williams@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
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Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

A reminder that applications for the next Teaching Innovation Fund are due on Friday, September 13, by 5 p.m. 

About the fund: The fund includes $1,400 per investigator and support in developing and conducting a research project about teaching and learning. There are typically two types of projects: “Build” projects, in which you develop and build a new, evidence-based teaching tool or approach, and “Impact” projects, in which you measure the impact of an innovative teaching tool or approach with your students. 

For more information and to access the application form, see the attached documents. To hear from faculty that have previously conducted research with the fund, visit the CTL's YouTube channel.

Applications may be submitted to CTLResearch@humber.ca. 

Humber Endorses Dimensions Charter
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September 4, 2019

Humber endorses the federal government’s new Dimensions: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Canada Charter.

On September 3, the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport was joined by Chris Whitaker, Humber president & CEO, Nancy Simms, director of the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity and John Walsh, vice-provost of the University of Guelph-Humber to sign the Dimensions Charter.

The Charter seeks to address systemic barriers in postsecondary education and research, particularly those experienced by members of underrepresented or disadvantaged groups, including but not limited to, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority/racialized groups and members of the LGBTQ2+ communities.

Read the full story on Humber Today here.

The Humber Spa
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When:
September 4, 2019

The Humber Spa welcomes all students, faculty and staff to the new academic year. We are excited to see you all and have planned some great promotions for you– facials, manicures, pedicures and waxing services.

We are located at North Campus, A109. Spa appointments are currently being booked for services starting September 9.

Call to book your appointment today at 416.675.5033.

Liaison Librarian Portfolios
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When:
September 4, 2019

To support Humber’s new faculties and to better serve students, the library has realigned its liaison librarian team. Please reach out to your librarian for assistance with student research skill development and digital literacy instruction in the classroom. Your liaison librarian is also responsible for library collection development in your subject areas.  

Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology

  • Mark Bryant

Faculty of Business

  • Ewan Gibson (North)
  • Fiona Inglis (North)
  • Caleb Domsy (Lakeshore)
  • Adam Weissengruber (Law – North and Lakeshore)

Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness

  • Amy Weir
  • Fiona Inglis
  • Mark Bryant (Early Childhood Education)

Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Innovative Learning

  • Aliya Dalfen (North)
  • Janet Hollingsworth (Lakeshore)

Faculty of Media & Creative Arts

  • Mark Bryant (North)
  • Sandra Herber (Lakeshore)

Faculty of Social & Community Services

  • Janet Hollingsworth

For contact information, please visit our website.

The Spot is now open at North Campus
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When:
September 4, 2019
The Spot

The Spot on campus where you can enjoy good food at a single fair price, while doing good for yourself, your community and the planet.

Sit down and enjoy a chef-driven menu that is crafted daily based on seasonal and local ingredients. Built-to-order daily entrees satisfy a vegetarian, vegan and meat diet using root-to-stem and waste-not cooking strategies.

As part of our journey to zero waste, The Spot has no single-use plastics, making this the perfect spot for those looking to do their part for the planet.

Opening on September 4, 2019 at Barret CTI Building on the first floor.

Visit us! Eat good, do good!

Annual Lock Down Drills
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When:
September 4, 2019
Contact:
Katherine R Branton
Tel:
x5550
Email:
kathy.branton@humber.ca

As part of our commitment to the safety of our community, Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber conduct lock down drills annually. The goal of these drills is to not only test our procedures but to ensure community members know and understand what to do in the unlikely event of an active threat on any of our campuses.

Lock down drills take place every year during the third week of September. The dates for 2019 are:

Tuesday, September 17 10:10 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. North Campus, all buildings (except residence buildings for evening drill)
Wednesday, September 18 10:10 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Lakeshore Campus, all buildings (except residence buildings for evening drill)
Thursday, September 19 10:10 a.m. and 7:15 p.m. Centre for Trades & Technology (110 Carrier)
Friday, September 20 10:10 a.m. Orangeville (no need for evening drill)
Saturday, September 21 9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.		 Lakeshore Campus
North Campus

Procedures for a lock down are:

  1. Listen for instructions via the public address system
  2. If you can safely get out of the building, do so immediately
  3. If you cannot leave the building safely, take cover in a nearby room. Do not take cover in a washroom
  4. Where possible, gather others from open areas
  5. Close and lock the door. If the door cannot be locked, barricade the door with chairs, tables, or other furniture or equipment in the room
  6. Cover the windows
  7. Place signs on exterior windows to identify the location of injured persons
  8. Lie on the floor or crouch behind desks. BE QUIET
  9. Silence cell phones or devices that generate noise
  10. DO NOT answer the door
  11. Call 911 if you have specific information about the threat
  12. DO NOT evacuate until advised by Toronto Police Service or the Department of Public Safety that it is safe to do so

Just prior to the drill starting, an announcement will be made using the Public Address system to let community members know the drill is about to start. Please note that during the drill, the actual lockdown message will be played – not a test message. This is to familiarize the community with the actual message they would hear during a real event. During the drill, community members should follow the directions listed above. Once the drill is complete, an announcement will be made via the Public Address system advising that the drill is over and normal activities can resume.

For more information visit here.

If you have any questions please contact Kathy Branton, Manager of Business Continuity and Emergency Management, at kathy.branton@humber.ca or x5550.

Employee Computer Purchase Plan
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When:
September 4, 2019

Please note that the Employee Computer Purchase Plan is no longer being offered.

The program served its purpose to assist employees with the cost of purchasing computers. Today, most major computer suppliers provide financing services to their customers. Employees who are on this plan will remain on the plan until their purchase is paid off.

 

Purchasing Services

Humber Excels in WorldSkills Mechatronics Competition
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When:
September 3, 2019

Congratulations Bogdan Malynovskyy and Mateusz Cwalinski who took home a Medallion of Excellence at the 45th WorldSkills Competition and placed fourth in the Mechatronics competition. 

The Electromechanical Engineering Technology grads celebrated their achievement at the competition held in Kazan, Russia earlier this week. More than 30 teams competed in the Mechatronics competition and were required to build a system that does not require human intervention to produce or assemble a product. 

Read the full story here.

Teaching & Learning Support on Demand
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When:
September 3, 2019
Contact:
Heidi Marsh
Tel:
x5836
Email:
heidi.marsh@Humber.ca

Happy back to school season! This fall, the teaching and learning team are piloting new ways to provide resources and support for faculty. Along with our certificate programs, we have three modes of support this fall:

  1. On-demand modules: Check out our menu of 'by-request' training modules. These are face-to-face interactive sessions for groups of three or more faculty, that are booked and delivered on your schedule. Can't find a module you would love to see? Let us know! We're adding new modules to the menu all of the time. Have an idea for a module you'd like to co-construct and deliver with us? Contact Falisha Rowe (falisha.rowe@humber.ca) to set up a conversation.
  2. Workshops: Love the regularly scheduled 'just-in-time' training options? Want to build up your teaching toolkit with the latest educational technology? Check out the calendar of sessions for Fall 2019. New sessions will be added regularly.
  3. One-on-one consultation: Would you prefer to have a conversation one-on-one? Check out our team descriptions and find the right person to provide the answers you need.

For more information and to sign up or book a session, visit humber.ca/teachingandlearning

We wish the Humber community a happy and successful back to school season. Here's to continued teaching innovation and excellence!

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