January, February & March 2018 Highlights
January 2018
CTV Late News - January 18, 2018 - Humber’s 50th anniversary
The city is alive no matter what season we're in, and also lighting up the sky is the CN tower and the Toronto sign over at Nathan Philips Square. Tonight, it's lit up to celebrate Humber college celebrating 50 years. Video
Breakfast Television - January 18, 2018 - Humber’s 50th anniversary
We want to say congratulations to Humber grads. They are celebrating their 50th anniversary. They lit up the CN tower. Check it out until 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. Happy anniversary, Humber. Video
CP24 News - January 18, 2018 - Humber’s 50th anniversary
Humber College celebrating 50 years of learning and tonight they marked the occasion with music. Video
CBC News – January 18, 2018 - Humber’s 50th anniversary
CBC congratulates Humber on celebrating 50 years. Video
Inside Toronto - January 15, 2018 - Humber's Lakeshore Campus named Ontario's first fair trade college
Humber College’s Lakeshore Campus was recently recognized as Ontario’s first fair trade college. The Canadian Fair Trade Network (CFTN) designation was granted to Humber’s south Etobicoke campus on Wednesday, Jan. 10 for the college’s promotion of social and environmental sustainability and innovation. Article
Manufacturing Automation - January 29, 2018- Humber College, Festo Didactic launch five-year workforce development training program
Humber College and Festo Didactic enter a five-year partnership agreement designed to address the skills gap between industry needs and educational programming. Article
Question Period (CPAC) - January 30, 2018 - Question Period with James Maloney
The anniversary of Humber College located in my riding. For over 50 years now it has been building minds and expanding the horizons of students. 215,00 Humber alumni are changing their communities in Canada and around the world. With courses in media studies, information technology, creative and performing arts, liberal arts and sciences, athletics, social and community services to hospitality and tourism, Humber is propelling students forward into successful careers.
February 2018
The Globe and Mail - February 6, 2018 - Marijuana legalization will make illegal dispensaries easier to close, expert says
Daniel Bear, an expert in drug policy who teaches criminal justice at Toronto's Humber College, said B.C.'s measured approach of public and private retailers ensures enough government oversight while providing opportunity in a province that has long been home to Canada's largest black market for cannabis production. Article
CTV News - February 9, 2018 - Comedians seek safe spaces to joke, not offend
While most professional clubs are "self-policing," an attempt to ban certain language or subject matter in comedy is nothing new, says Andrew Clark, director of the Humber College comedy writing and performance program in Toronto. Article
The Globe and Mail - February 15, 2018 - Female funeral directors changing the face of the industry
Funeral service is in the midst of a gender reckoning as young women enter the work force and tear down the stereotypes of a traditionally male-dominated profession. Article
The Globe and Mail - February 20, 2018 - Toronto’s LGBT comedians of colour carve out space with The Ethnic Rainbow
Toronto's comedy scene is beginning to better reflect the wide range of comedy in the city thanks to shows such as Shade, Crimson Wave and now Ethnic Rainbow, says Andrew Clark, director of the comedy program at Humber College, in Toronto. Article
March 2018
Now Toronto - March 2, 2018 - Humber students win Lit Jam 2018
Three Humber students won this year’s International Festival of Authors’ 2018 Lit Jam. This annual competition brings writing students together to compete through interactive storytelling. Article
Toronto Star - March 14, 2018 - Nofuente, unbeaten Hawks soar into nationals
Humber’s women, looking to win their second title in three years, have not lost a regular-season game the last three seasons. Article
Toronto Star - March 15, 2018 - Sustainable beekeeping programs are creating a buzz
Decline in honeybee population sparks what have become popular studies. Article
CP24 Live @ 5 - March 16, 2018 - Premier of Ontario visits Humber College
Premier of Ontario, Kathleen Wynne visited Humber College where she was holding a town hall with students there and talking a little bit about education, OHIP+, increased grants, rent control and more.
National Post - March 21, 2018 - Canadian Comics buoyed by Mandel’s involvement in Just for Laughs
As the program director of comedy writing and performance at Toronto’s Humber College, Andrew Clark is attuned to a shifting industry in which global markets are drawing increasing interest from Hollywood. Article
Vancouver Courier - March 26, 2018 - So, you want a career in music. Here’s some Juno-worthy advice
There were 2,625 submissions to the 2018 Juno Awards. Mike Downes won solo jazz artist of the year. He also teaches in Humber College’s music program. Article