Announcements

Humber at 50 Concert Postponed
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When:
November 7, 2017

Humber College will be rescheduling its Humber at 50 concert.

The event was to take place at Koerner Hall in Toronto on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 and will be rescheduled to a new date in 2018.  All tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled date, which will be shared as soon as possible. Ticket holders may request a full refund if they are no longer able to attend.

The college had hoped to be able to continue with this important event that celebrates Humber’s 50th anniversary and will provide awards and scholarships for Humber students. Due to recent developments related to the ongoing Ontario college faculty strike, the event is being postponed.

Humber looks forward to holding this event in 2018 and would like to acknowledge the support of TD Insurance as its presenting sponsor as well as the following sponsors and major supporters humber.ca/advancementandalumni/humberat50concert/our-sponsors.html

For more information, please contact:

Raina Faza
Humber College
416.675.6622 x4348
50event@humber.ca                                                                            

2018-2023 Strategic Planning Consultation Reports
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When:
November 7, 2017
Contact:
Regan Mancini
Tel:
x4965
Email:
regan.mancini@humber.ca

Curious about what your colleagues and Humber’s students and partners had to say during the 2018-2023 strategic planning consultations?

All of the consultation reports are available on the Strategic Planning website. Check them out!

Strike Update
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When:
November 6, 2017

After several days of bargaining, we have been informed that OPSEU has rejected the College Employer Council’s most recent Offer of Settlement. The colleges have asked the Ontario Labour Board to schedule a vote on the offer, and requested that OPSEU suspend the strike while the vote is being organized. At this time, classes remain suspended. The date of the vote is not yet known, but we expect that it will take between five to 10 days to organize the vote. More information will be shared as it becomes available.

Sara Laux Moving to McMaster University
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When:
November 6, 2017

It is with mixed feelings that I am sharing the news that Sara Laux, manager of PR and communications, will be leaving Humber for a position at McMaster University in Hamilton. We will miss Sara’s contributions to the Marketing and Communications department and across the Humber community. Her last day in the office is Wednesday, November 8.

To share school/department/college-wide news, stories and activities, please contact me.  

Please join me in wishing Sara all the best as she pursues this exciting new opportunity. 

Andrew Leopold
Director of Communications

United Way Raffle Coming Soon
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When:
November 3, 2017
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Tickets for the annual United Way raffle will be on sale soon! Raptors box seats and many more prizes to be won.

Draw will take place at Humber College on November 28, 2017 at 12 p.m. All net proceeds will be donated to the United Way.

Secondary prizes include:

  • Apple iPad Mini 4 and FitBit
  • Apple iPad Mini 2
  • Apple Watch
  • Prize Pack (solar panel charger, bluetooth speaker, leather iPad case, laptop bag, mouse, leather notebook)
  • Fitness Pack (FitBit, gym bag, assorted swag)
  • Prize Pack (tickets to Second City show at the end of the year, etc.)

$5 per ticket or 5 for $20.

Watch Communiqué for more news. 

Chrome River Weekly Update
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When:
November 2, 2017

Important Notice

**Due to the deployment of Chrome River, all new P-card requests received prior to November 21st will be available for pick up after November 21st. **

What enhancements will Chrome River deliver?

BMO Details Online (DOL) Chrome River
Users are required to use a unique BMO login ID and password. Cardholders with an approver role require a second unique BMO login ID and password. All user roles will use their Humber Single Sign-On (SSO) login credentials.
All cardholders must be manually setup with a default FOAP. Chrome River will leverage Banner Finance FOAP security access. A default FOAP is not required.
Users must know the FOAP that should be assigned to an expense line. Users will have the ability to select a FOAP from a drop down menu based on their Banner Finance security and assign it to an expense line.
A single approver per cardholder must be manually set up in DOL. Chrome River will leverage existing Banner Finance approval queues.
Users are required to submit all original paper receipts and statement logs to Finance for Banner Finance posting. Users will upload their receipts to Chrome River and electronically submit their expense reports for approval.
DOL does not provide users with reminders for action. Users will receive email notifications prompting action.

When and how will Chrome River be deployed?

The entire set of functionalities will be released over two phases:

  • Purchase Card (P-card) – November 21, 2017 (Phase 1)
  • Travel & Expense – Spring 2018 (Phase 2)

When will training be offered?

For Phase 1: P-card, Financial Services and Planning will offer two types of training sessions: 

1. Demo Sessions: to showcase the new system and features

Target Audience: All P-card holders, Business Managers and Administrative Assistants (who have and/or support P-card holders)

Registration: Invitations have been sent to all P-card holders, Business Managers and Administrative Assistants. If you have not received an invitation and would like to participate please contact omar.kaoud@humber.ca

Date Campus
November 6 Lakeshore Campus
November 8 North Campus
November 10 North Campus

2. Train the Trainer Sessions: to train individuals that want to train and/or assist their peers

Target Audience: Business Managers; Administrative Assistants, P-card users that have an interest in helping others in their school/department

Registration: Invitations have been sent to Business Managers, Administrative Assistants and selected P-card holders. If you have not received an invitation and would like to participate please contact omar.kaoud@humber.ca

Date Campus
November 13 Lakeshore Campus
November 15 North Campus
November 16 North Campus
November 17 North Campus

Where can I find more information on Chrome River?

Please visit humber.ca/finance/faqs for questions and answers related to Chrome River. If your specific question is not listed, please use the “Ask a Question” section to submit your question. 

How will I be informed?

For Phase 1 deployment – Weekly updates on the Humber Communique.

For Phase 2 deployment – Timely information will be provided once this phase begins.

 

If anyone has any questions and/or suggestions, please contact:

Kelly Morrow
Associate Director, Financial Services
kelly.morrow@humber.ca
416.675.6622 x5093		 Paula Borges
Manager, Financial Systems, Technology & Training
paula.borges@humber.ca
416.675.6622 x4408
Flags at Half-Mast on November 6
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When:
November 2, 2017

On Monday, November 6, flags at our campuses will be lowered to half-mast in memory of Cameron Stephenson. Cameron passed away at the Lakeshore residence on Monday, October 30th. He was a Bachelor of Public Relations student, who was studying and living at our Lakeshore Campus. 

The Humber community is deeply saddened by his untimely death. Visitation and funeral information is available at turnerporter.permavita.com/site/CameronStephenson.html

Humber College Community Partnership Fund - Submission Deadline Extended
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When:
November 2, 2017
Contact:
Lynn vanLieshout
Tel:
x5129
Email:
lynn.vanlieshout@humber.ca

The due date for applications has been postponed until further notice. A new application due date will be established once the College resumes normal operations. Please monitor the fund’s website at humber.ca/community/in-the-community/expand-your-community-partnerships.html for updates.

CTL: Blackboard - Going Mobile
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When:
November 1, 2017
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Building content that is mobile friendly should be on everyone’s radar when it comes to educating today’s Generation C student. The first step is to maximize the free Blackboard Mobile app, available on iOS and Google Play. The Bb app allows faculty to customize courses, view/edit discussion postings, launch announcements, view content, check your roster, and upload documents using Dropbox. Second of all, mobile friendly content can be built directly in the Bb course environment using the mobile assessment tool and pre-built HTML5 templates. Join this workshop to see how to tap into mobile teaching and learning.

Date Time Location  
Tues., Feb. 27, 2018 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. Lake: D112 Register
Tues., Feb. 27, 2018 2:25 to 3:15 p.m. North: D225J Register
Tues., Feb. 27, 2018 6:05 to 6:55 p.m. North: D225J Register

If you have a suggestion for a Blackboard workshop, please contact Mark at mark.ihnat@humber.ca.

The Instructional Support Studio is located at: North: Rm. D225J, x4744  - Lakeshore: Rm. D112, x3288

Crossing the Picket Line at Humber
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When:
October 31, 2017

With the faculty strike ongoing, please note that the College has received reports of incidents on the picket lines. We’d like to take the opportunity to remind the Humber community about protocol for crossing the picket line. Please be respectful of those who are on strike and avoid any confrontations.

Please consider the following points:

In a work stoppage, picketers are legally permitted to:

  • Carry signs stating the nature of the dispute.
  • Speak to you about their concerns.
  • Ask you to join the picket line, but cannot force you to do so.
  • Picketers are supposed to keep moving and allow passage, though there may be delays.

You may find the following suggestions useful when crossing a picket line:

  • Approach the picket line slowly.
  • Whether driving, walking or biking onto campus, be prepared to stop. Be prepared to wait until you can safely pass through the picket line. Be prepared for delays. Remember to operate your vehicle in a safe and lawful fashion. Roll down your vehicle window or otherwise indicate your willingness to communicate with the picketers.
  • Explain politely that you are exercising your legal right to come on campus or your obligation to report to work, or to conduct business on campus.
  • The picketers may provide you with information and wish to discuss the issues with you. If you are either unable or unwilling to engage them, please consider using the following response: “I’d like to exercise my right to come to work or to come on campus. Please let me cross the picket line.”
  • All college entrances are monitored through the use of electronic surveillance equipment.
  • College Public Safety officers will be monitoring the activity on the picket line.

If you are not allowed through the picket line, or if you feel threatened, do not attempt to force your way in. Do not become involved in any arguments or type of altercation. If you feel uncomfortable and wish to speak to someone for support you may call the HR hotline at: 416.675.6622 x5600. Above all, please exercise patience.

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