Respiratory illness season is in full swing. As we prepare for the holiday break, please stay vigilant and continue to take basic safety measures for preventing respiratory illnesses (e.g. cold, flu, COVID-19, RSV):

• If you have symptoms, use the provincial self-assessment tool for guidance on next steps.
• Stay home if you are sick.
• Consider the use of a medical or a multi-layer mask in indoor public spaces, particularly in more crowded settings.  Humber continues to be a mask-friendly environment. In addition, public health guidelines indicate that masks should be used for 10 days from the start of symptoms related to COVID-19 or other respiratory illnesses.
• Use good infection control practices:
  • Wash your hands regularly or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
  • Cough or sneeze into a tissue or your elbow.
  • Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.  
• Stay current with COVID-19 and influenza vaccines to best protect yourself against serious respiratory illnesses.

Humber will continue to ensure that its building ventilation systems are maintained to meet current ventilation standards.

Further details can be obtained at COVID-19 and Other Respiratory Illnesses - Humber Polytechnic.

We are looking for the input of our students, staff, faculty and community to better understand what they like about the outdoor spaces at Humber and how we can help them better connect to nature.

In response to the climate crisis and rapid biodiversity loss, Humber Polytechnic has embarked on developing a healthy landscape management plan. From a two-eyed seeing approach, we are creating a strategy centred on nature-based climate solutions, native species planting, and the integration of Indigenous ways of being, knowing and doing.

Our brief survey should take no longer than five to seven minutes to complete. 

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If you have any questions or comments about the survey, please contact Sandra Leutri, Sustainability Manager, at sandra.leutri@humber.ca.

Survey responses will be collected anonymously. After submitting your responses to this survey, you will have the opportunity to submit your name and email, entering into a draw for a $50 Mastercard gift card.

JIPE General Issue 2024 is a collection of studies conducted by researchers from across diverse disciplines committed to fostering intellectual exploration and enhancing the scholarly discourse. Through analyzing and synthesizing new and existing ideas, these studies offer fresh insights that make valuable contributions to their fields while showcasing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration.

Whether it is seeking to address a complex challenge or simply exploring a topic of interest, the research studies in this volume are a testament to the increasing importance of research and innovation to bridge gaps, uncover innovative solutions and advance our collective understanding of the world.  

Read the JIPE General Issue 2024 now.

About JIPE

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.

This week, the FLAS Grab 'n Go Food Bank at the North Campus will be available on Wednesday, December 11 and Friday, December 13. 

The North Campus Grab 'n Go Food Bank cart is located on the fifth floor of the LRC outside of the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

After December 13, the Grab 'n Go Food Bank at the North Campus will be closed for the Winter Break, but if someone you know is experiencing food insecurity, please direct them to this resource list, which contains links to resources on and off the Humber Campus. 

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?

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.