Announcements

When:
September 22, 2025

To the Humber Community,

The College Employer Council has posted "Bargaining Update - Day 12 - The path forward to end college full-time support staff strike" on its site. 

 

 

Please Note: 

The College Employer Council (CEC) is the government mandated bargaining agent for the 24 Ontario publicly funded Colleges that negotiate collective agreements with unionized staff. This information is being distributed on behalf of the CEC.

We recognize that bargaining updates may contain strong language and reflect the perspectives of the parties involved. While the message above is a direct release from the CEC, our goal in sharing it is to keep our community informed of developments that may impact operations and the student experience.

We remain committed to respectful dialogue, transparency, and supporting all members of our campus community during this time. We will continue to provide updates as they become available and encourage everyone to stay informed through official channels.

When:
September 22, 2025

WHAT IS THE CRC?

The CRC is a free and confidential service for students. Sessions are held virtually. The Conflict Resolution Centre provides tools and Humber Resources in order to assist learners in navigating conflict and navigating the APPEAL Process at Humber Polytechnic. 

  • Learn how to conduct a Crucial Conversation
  • Learn about extensive Humber Resources and where to access Humber Resources
  • Have access to mediation
  • Learn about CRUCIAL timelines and due dates regarding APPEAL procedures

Visit the Conflict Resolution Centre website

View our Instagram Account.

Email us at crc@humber.ca.

When:
September 19, 2025

As part of our on-campus services, a representative from our health insurance provider, Alumo, is available to assist students with their health insurance inquiries. Shahen, our dedicated representative, provides in-person support for both the International OHIP Alternative and the IGNITE Extended Health and Dental plans.

Her schedule is as follows:

  • Lakeshore Campus: Every Monday and Tuesday at H 100 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
  • North Campus: Every Thursday and Friday at the Wellness Centre (LRC 2nd floor, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
  • Rotating Schedule: Every Wednesday (alternating between North Campus and Downtown Campus, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

This service is intended to provide students with accessible, in-person support for their health insurance coverage.

Please feel free to share this information with your students or have them send a Contact Form if they have any questions about their health insurance.

When:
September 19, 2025
Contact:
Lindsay Walker

The Office of Sustainability is excited to share some opportunities to engage in climate and sustainability topics this fall: 

Climate Action Open Course MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) is available to anyone, anytime! This self-paced, online course empowers learners to take meaningful action on the climate crisis. In just three to five hours, participants will explore four key modules covering:

  • Carbon Footprints and Greenhouse Gases
  • Action Planning for Climate Solutions
  • Climate Anxiety and Building Resilience
  • Land-based Learning and Indigenous Knowledge

Learners will finish the course with a personalized Climate Action Plan that aligns their skills and passions with real-world solutions. This is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of climate action, and that of your team and/or students! The Climate Action Open Course can be something faculty could have students take towards their coursework—an easy way to begin a conversation about how every discipline has a connection to climate action. You can learn more about the Climate Action course and enrol at humber.ca/climateactioncourse.


"So I've taken the Climate Action Open Course, now what?" 

October 28 from 12 to 1 p.m., B101, North Campus

Join Lindsay Walker, Humber's Director, Sustainability for a session that will bring folks together and connect on what they took from the course and discuss together what's next. Register here: https://simpli.events/e/b09a04 

 

Exploring the Relationship Between Sustainability & Technology

November 18 from 12 to 1 p.m., NX111, North Campus

A thought-provoking session that challenges the assumption that digital and tech-based solutions are always the most sustainable. This interactive will explore the environmental impacts of technology from device lifecycles to digital carbon footprints — and encourage a balanced, critical lens when integrating technology (including AI) into solutioning, exploring how to make more informed choices in an increasingly digital world. The session will be led by Sandra Leutri, Sustainability Manager at Humber, where she manages sustainability-related reporting, communications, engagement, and programming. She previously worked in sustainability consulting for a large tech company, primarily working with a city in Western Canada to help them achieve their net zero goals. She holds a Master of Environment and Sustainability from Western University, and a Bachelor of Commerce from TMU.  Register here: https://simpli.events/e/77998a 

 

The Office of Sustainability has a new form to request support

The Office of Sustainability has created a form to fill out if you are requesting a class visit or capstone project topic or advice. For 1:1 meeting to ask for a class presentation, discuss your course or your department how you can be integrating sustainability into what you do or anything in between! Submit this form to request support from the Humber’s Office of Sustainability.

When:
September 18, 2025

The provision, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus is subject to the regulations of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and the Liquor License Act of Ontario. Humber is licensed to serve alcoholic beverages only in the designated areas listed below and only under the supervision of Food Services and the Longo Faculty of Business.

As Humber is under one Liquor License for each campus, any single violation may result in the loss of the Humber license for all locations within the respective campus severely impacting on the delivery of academic programs and other non-academic events.

Licensed Locations

North Campus

Location

 

Licensed Capacity

D131

Wine and Mixology Lab

59

Main Floor – NE section, Adjoining D&E

The Humber Room

201

D111

Humber Room Kitchen

44

KB104

Food Emporium Seating Area

603

KB105

Food Emporium Seating Area

169

K217

Staff Lounge

188

Residence

T- Residence Dining Hall

308

Residence

T-132 Residence Conference Room

211

B101

B101 Boardroom

170

LX110

LinX Lounge

236

Lakeshore Campus

Location

 

Licensed Capacity

Building L Second Floor

Cafeteria Seating Areas

985

Building L Main Floor

Conference Room - Gallery

127

Building L Main Floor L1017

Conference Room

137

Building L Second Floor

Outdoor Patio

370

Anyone planning an event which includes the provision, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages on college premises must ensure that they do so through one of the departments and at one of the locations listed above. If you require additional information, please contact Campus Services; Katie Evans at katie.evans@humber.ca

If the desired location is not listed above, a special occasion permit (SOP) may be required and can be obtained for a fee based on AGCO requirements. Applications for special occasion permits must be processed through the Campus Services department a minimum of 10 days prior to the event.

When:
September 18, 2025
Contact:
Humber Press

The Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is pleased to announce the publication of “Clustering Ontario Renters” by Anthony Piscitelli, PhD.

Abstract:

A survey conducted in the Canadian province of Ontario was used to identify five groups of renters through factor analysis and cluster analysis. 1) Former Buyers are older individuals who have purchased in the past or explored purchasing and are now renting. 2) Active Buyers are individuals who are planning to buy and have taken steps, such as securing pre-approval on a mortgage, to begin to find a home to purchase. 3) Planning Buyers plan to purchase a home but have yet to take active steps. 4) Considering Planning are individuals who may or may not someday purchase a home. 5) Not Planning are individuals who do not believe they will ever own a home. These groups are compared to measure attitudes toward their homes, neighbourhoods, civic issues, and well-being.

Read “Clustering Ontario Renters” on JIPE.ca

About JIPE

The Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is an online, open-access journal that mobilizes knowledge and insights generated by the global polytechnic community. JIPE is electronically published by Humber Press at Humber Polytechnic. JIPE is accepting submissions on a rolling basis. To learn more about JIPE, please visit jipe.ca or email humberpress@humber.ca.

When:
September 17, 2025

Admist the current strike, we understand that some scheduled events may be postponed, cancelled, or altered in some way. If you have submitted a post about an event that might be impacted by the strike, please send an email to communique@humber.ca

We appreciate your assistance. 

When:
September 16, 2025
Calendar with dates of Grab 'n Go Food Bank

The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce that the FLAS Grab 'n Go Food Bank is open for the Fall 2025 term at the North Campus!

The Grab 'n Go Food Bank cart is located on the 5th floor of the LRC outside of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and will be available on a rotating schedule throughout the Fall term.

For September, food will be available on:

  • Thursday, September 18
  • Friday, September 26
  • Monday, September 29

How does the Food Bank work?

  1. Members of the Humber community who are experiencing food insecurity or hardship are encouraged to stop by the FLAS Office during business hours on the dates listed above.
  2. There they will encounter a cart with a selection of non-perishable food items.
  3. They can take what they need. It's that easy!

Can I help?

Yes! The FLAS Grab 'n Go Food Bank is a faculty-driven initiative intended to help fight food insecurity in our Humber community. If you would like to contribute, food donations are always welcome and appreciated. All donations can be dropped off at the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Together, let's help fight food insecurity and ensure all members of our Humber community have access to food.

If you have any questions about the FLAS Grab ‘n Go Food Bank at the North Campus, please contact Candace Iron: candace.iron@humber.ca.

When:
September 15, 2025
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Hello All

We are in need of students to volunteer for the upcoming International Day of Action for Academic Integrity. Please consider posting this short message to your students. The attached poster has additional details about the opportunities. 

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Jennie at jennie.miron@humber.ca

When:
September 15, 2025

Active Attacker Drills Postponed

As you are aware, the Support Staff at colleges across Ontario began a legal strike on September 11, 2025.

In order to ensure the safety of, and minimize the impact on our community, the active attacker drills scheduled for the week of September 22 have been postponed until further notice.

The new date for the drills will be communicated once the date is set.

If you have any questions, please contact emergencymanagement@humber.ca.


Thank you,

Kathy Branton
Manager, Business Continuity & Emergency Management

Humber Polytechnic

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