Announcements

When:
July 13, 2018

The Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation (CTI) is the first of Humber’s three Centres of Innovation to be housed in a stand-alone facility. The CTI is a $57 million 93,000 square foot facility at North Campus. There will be many opportunities and events for staff to participate in leading up to the grand opening on January 2019.

The CTI has digital activity zones rather than traditional labs or classrooms, yet it is still tightly connected to academic learning. Skills training and applied research that will occur in the CTI will build on Humber’s expertise in automation and robotics, systems integration, advanced manufacturing and design, augmented and virtual reality and user experience testing.

Featuring specialized areas such as multimedia and design studios, open and flexible creative spaces, a digital visualization room and interactive makerspaces, along with state-of-the-art software and equipment, the CTI’s approach will reduce R&D costs and risks, making it easier for companies to pursue ideas and technological advancements.

As a place of experiential learning, students can work onsite directly with industry partners’ engineers and product development teams in a live applied research environment. Further, as the Skills Varsity training hub, the CTI will be the preparation ground for Humber’s alumni and skills teams to compete in local, national and international competitions

Here is a list of upcoming events:

August 27, 2018 Chris Whitaker will share more information on how employees can get involved at the President's Breakfast
November 17, 2018 Tours and demos of CTI will be available during Fall Open House
January 24, 2019 Grand Opening

To learn more, visit humber.ca/cti

When:
July 13, 2018

I would like to invite the entire Humber community to join me in congratulating Dr. Paula Gouveia on her recent appointment as Vice-President Academic at Cambrian College in Sudbury, Ontario. It is with very mixed emotions that I announce that Paula will be leaving Humber in mid-August to pursue this wonderful and well-deserved opportunity. Paula has been a dedicated member of the Humber family for over nine years, and in that time she has had a profound impact on Humber. We are sad to see her leave us, but thrilled for her as she embarks on this new adventure. 

Paula's last day at Humber will be on August 8, at which time Vera Beletzan will take on the role of Acting Dean. Vera brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this role as the Associate Dean of English in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and most recently as Senior Special Advisor on Essential Skills leading Humber’s Essential Skills strategy and the development of Humber’s Institutional Learning Outcomes framework. Her past experience in this area includes a leadership role in the development of the Competencies Framework for Humber’s Co-Curricular Record. Vera will continue to lead the Institutional Learning Outcomes project during her time as Acting Dean. I want to take this opportunity to thank Vera for agreeing to take on this role during the transition phase as we work to engage the search process for the next Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the Fall. 

Paula, I have truly enjoyed working with you over the last few years and will greatly miss having you as part of the Academic Leadership team. I also know that after nine years of dedicated service and numerous amazing contributions, you will be missed on many levels at Humber.

Sincerely,
Laurie Rancourt
Senior VP Academic

When:
July 12, 2018
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Date July 11, 2018 to August 24, 2018
Time 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, Monday to Friday, and potentially some Saturdays
Where Parking Lots 1, 3, 13 (14 remains unchanged), the bus loop, and Arboretum Blvd

Details:

  • In order to facilitate smooth traffic flow into the new 1000 car parking garage, the existing two parking booths on Arboretum Blvd accessed from road entrance A and road entrance E will be removed. The visitor’s Kiosk at Lot 7 will remain as is.
  • Parking gates and access control will be added to parking Lots 1, 3 and 13. Please see ‘Parking Gates Project’ diagram.
  • All parking lots will remain operational during construction but some vehicular traffic diversion will be implemented as needed. An alternate access to Lot 13 will be required during part of the construction period, and signs will be posted directing traffic as needed.
  • In addition, near gate A, Arboretum Blvd will be widened alongside the Bus Loop to accommodate a new left turn lane into the new parking garage.
  • Repaving of a portion of Arboretum Blvd will be phased over the Summer and Fall of 2018
When:
July 12, 2018
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Notice of Planned Hydro Service Interruption - Lakeshore Campus
Lakeshore Campus - East (C-N Buildings) to be closed on Sunday, July 22, 2018

When Sunday, July 22, 2018 (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
Location Lakeshore Campus - East (C-N Buildings)
Purpose Building closure and hydro shutdown due to electrical maintenance.

Students and employees will not be allowed entry into Lakeshore Campus - East.

Lakeshore Campus - West including Student Welcome and Resource Centre, Residence, Centre for Justice Leadership, Fashion Institute, Art Commons, Humber Medical Centre, Humber Launch, Humber Arts & Media Studios and the Fitness Centre will not be affected.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact Scott Skrinar, Manager, Maintenance and Operations, at scott.skrinar@humber.ca.

When:
July 11, 2018

Women's Xchange is offering $15,000 in one-time one year (non-renewable) grants to support research projects that address women’s health issues at the local level. The $15K Challenge is a competitive grant process and only select projects are funded.

Who is eligible for funding?

You are eligible to apply if you are an individual or group of individuals based in Ontario and affiliated with:

  • A registered charitable organization or foundation
  • An organization incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation
  • An unincorporated branch or chapter of a charitable organization or incorporated not-for-profit organization
  • A community agency
  • A collaborative of two or more organizations that that are working together to achieve a common goal (with at least one eligible member)
  • Universities/Colleges, schools, hospitals are eligible only if they are working with a community agency that involves at least one eligible organization

*Please note the following changes to our funding criteria:

  • If you currently hold a $15K grant from Women’s Xchange, your funded project must be completed before you can re-apply (all reporting requirements must be submitted to Women's Xchange including your Executive Summary, Financial Report and required video),
  • Principal Investigators can only hold one $15K grant a time.

First time applying for a research grant?

Women’s Xchange can provide guidance throughout the application and research process. With access to a Scientific Lead and assistance in developing academic partnerships, applicants will be supported with regards to developing a research proposal and conducting a successful research study.

More Information: womensxchange.womensresearch.ca/challenge/what-is-the-15k-challenge.html 

  • Notice of intent due:
    • September 7, 2018
  • Full application due:
    • ARI: September 21, 2018
    • WCH: October 5, 2018

If you are interested in applying for this funding opportunity or if you would like more information about Applied Research & Innovation opportunities at Humber, please contact Crystal Williams (crystal.williams@humber.ca).

When:
July 11, 2018

Basic swimming skills and water safety lessons are being offered to international students here at Humber College. 

The cost is $110 for nine one-hour lessons and classes are scheduled around the Academic Calendar to limit interference with studying for midterms and finals. Students can learn to swim with other peers. Both Tuesday and Wednesday classes are avaliable from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Students must come with a swimsuit and a towel. Please be aware this is a co-ed class.

If you know someone who may benefit from this, please share this info with them. 

When:
July 10, 2018
A collage shows the new staff members and students at work in the Arboretum gardens

The Humber Arboretum and Centre for Urban Ecology is pleased to welcome the following new staff to our team:

Valerie Leaist (aka Will-o'-the-wisp), Operations Assistant

For two years Valerie was both a behind-the-scenes organizer and front line contact as the Scheduling and Customer Service Assistant at the Centre for Urban Ecology, where she helped school groups, camp families, learners, and visitors alike take advantage of all the Arboretum has to offer. In early 2018 she moved into her full-time role as Operations Assistant, where she now helps ensure that all the many facets of the Humber Arboretum run smoothly. She holds a B.A. (Honours) in Classics & English from McMaster University and a diploma in Office Administration, Executive Assistant, from Mohawk College.

Valerie enjoys learning new things, being creative, and exploring new styles of art and writing. She loves artistic and outdoor activities like sitting around a campfire, watching the lights play off of the Athenian Acropolis at night, and standing by a river while a breeze whips around her.


Reid Williamson (aka Tamarack), Sr. Nature Interpreter

Growing up in a rural area, Reid was fortunate enough to always be exposed to the natural world. Wandering barefoot through the creeks and trails beside her home fueled her passion to protect wild spaces and help others to connect to them.

Reid graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and Minor in Sociology. Being part of the co-op program, Reid did the majority of her work placements in outdoor education and has experience working with both the Durham and Toronto District School Boards.

Reid is currently working to expanding her knowledge of plants and herbalism, friction fire, bird language, and animal tracking.


Sharon Dahan (aka Ivy), Customer Service Representative

Sharon began at the Centre for Urban Ecology as a workstudy Office and Events assistant in 2017 before graduating from Humber College with her Diploma in Cosmetic Management and being hired by the Arboretum as a regular staff member in 2018. She previously obtained a Legal Secretarial Studies Attestation of Collegial Studies from O’Sullivan College of Montreal and has experience both in customer service and as a legal secretary.

Sharon loves campfires and feeding chickadees, and is a huge foodie who loves to bake and discover new cuisines. She also loves the idea of making her own cosmetics and skincare as inspired by a workshop she took part in that was taught by Tamarack.


Tanisha Rajput (aka Sunflower), Nature Interpreter

Having grown up an urbanite, Tanisha has a great appreciation for the role that a nature connection can play in honing creativity, and physical and mental health.

She graduated from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor of Science and Minors in Economics and Biology and a Certificate in French. After working in a couple of roles as an environmental educator, she realized her passion for the great outdoors, and thus acquired a Masters of Environmental Science from University of Guelph.

Apart from being outdoors, Sunflower also enjoys poetry and is currently trying to be an instapoet, leads a volunteer group called Rotaract Club of Brampton, and loves to dance!


Lucas Allen, Jr. Horticulture Technician

Lucas may have only joined the regular staff in 2018, but he certainly isn’t new to the Arboretum. While studying at Humber College Lucas was employed as an Arb workstudy student in 2009, 2010, 2014, 2016, and 2017. During that time he eagerly took on a wide variety of tasks but mostly he assisted with the Arboretum’s many landscaping projects.

Lucas has a Landscape Technician Co-op Diploma and a Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma from Humber College, along with a Bachelor of Applied Science Kinesiology from the University of Guelph. He’s collected coins since he was seven years old and enjoys going to his family’s cottage and staying active through hiking, swimming, wakeboarding, snowboarding, and going to the gym.


We’re so happy to have them on board! We would also like to welcome the fantastic team of student gardeners, camp counsellors, and other work study students who have joined us for the summer season.

For more information on Arboretum staff, please see: humber.ca/arboretum/contact/staff-directory.html

Alexandra (Alix) Link
Director, Humber Arboretum and Centre for Urban Ecology

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When:
July 10, 2018
Contact:
Staci Lindsay
Tel:
x4215

The July 12, 2018 cheque run has been changed to July 16, 2018.

If you have any questions, please contact Staci Lindsay at x4215.

When:
July 10, 2018
Contact:
Leah Barclay
Tel:
x4696

In order to better serve students and faculty, the North Campus Testing Services Office will be under renovation July 27, 30 and 31.

We will remain operational for student testing during this time, operating from a temporary space on the 3rd floor of the LRC for these three days. Operations will resume in our space on Wednesday, August 1.

To prepare for our renovation, we ask for help from our faculty partners, should you have a student testing over these dates:

If you are submitting a paper copy for a student to write between July 27 to 31, please flag it for us when you drop it off, as we will pull this test for our temporary space.  Alternatively, this is a great opportunity to use our online submission tool to submit tests and exams in soft copy, which means no paper, no drop off and no pick up! The online submission tool is appropriate for those tests and exams which can be completed on the computer in a word processing tool (Word, Excel) or using the electronic scantron. More details on the online submission tool, can be found at: humber.ca/student-life/testing-services/services-faculty/electronic-test-submission

Please note, we will not be open for faculty pickups July 27-31. Please pickup by end of day on July 26 or on August 1, when we reopen our North Centre.

We will have directional signage and staff available to direct students to the temporary testing space.

Should you have any questions, please connect with Leah Barclay x4696 or leah.barclay@humber.ca at your earliest convenience.

When:
July 6, 2018
Contact:
Robyn Rousseau
Tel:
x77311

Please note there will be an external film shoot taking place at North Campus and Lakeshore Campus.

On July 10, filming will take place at North Campus utilizing the following spaces:

  • E135 Lecture Theatre and Concourse (8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.)
  • E345 (8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.)
  • LB122 (7 a.m. to 3 p.m.)

Film crews will utilize Lot 1 and Lot 13 for parking only, starting July 7 to July 11.

On July 12 to July 13, filming will take place at Lakeshore Campus utilizing the following spaces:

  • Lakeshore Library (July 12: 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., July 13: 4:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.)
  • A170 Blue Room (July 12: 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., July 13: 4:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.)

Film crews will utilize Lot 1 for parking only, starting the evening of July 11 until early morning July 16.

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