Announcements

When:
March 20, 2024
Contact:
Matty Maheson

Are you getting questions about registration? 

The International Centre is hosting a series of "How to Register" virtual workshops designed specifically for international students. The workshop will last one-hour and will consist of a half-hour presentation and then a Q&A session. The workshop will answer commonly asked questions such as "Why do I have a study permit hold?" and "When can I register?".

We encourage you to send this to any International student who would like more registration information and to have their questions answered. 

View the full list of workshop dates and attendee link on the  International's Events Calendar happening from March 22 to 28. 

When:
March 20, 2024
Contact:
Bernard Mafei
The image features the word “VARSITY” in large red letters at the top. On the left side is a red maple leaf logo with the words “ESPORT CANADA POST-SECONDARY” in black text beneath it. On the right side is a blue eagle-like logo with yellow accents and the words “HUMBER ESPORTS” in black text beneath it.

Humber College Esports (HCE), the hub for gaming activities at Humber, is proud to announce its formal recognition by Esport Canada as the 12th recognized varsity program in the country. This achievement marks a significant record at Esport Canada, as HCE secured recognition in just five months, the quickest in the organization’s history for any post-secondary esports program.

About Humber College Esports

HCE is dedicated to fostering a supportive community where students can excel in competition, discover career pathways, enhance their abilities, and engage with a network that enriches their educational journey.

Highlights of HCE:

  • Varsity Teams: Four active varsity teams competing in various leagues and tournaments: League of Legends (LoL), Valorant, Call of Duty, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (SSBU).
  • Esports Club: The launch of the Humber Esports Club has been a resounding success, with 1300+ members currently engaged in our Discord community.
  • Collaborations: Our program has fostered innovative collaborations with students and faculty, enhancing the educational experience through esports. Current and future collaborators include FYE, COWD, BSSE, IE&E, Humber Hawks, BRTV, and more.
  • Upcoming Tournament: HCE is excited to host its first large-scale esports tournament in April; more details to come.

Get Involved

Staff and faculty interested in collaborating or getting involved with HCE are encouraged to contact us. Please contact Bernard Mafei, Senior Esports Administrator, at bernard.mafei@humber.ca.

When:
March 20, 2024

A study from Western University surveyed 83 students with disabilities to explore disabled students' lived experiences. Results from this research are summarized. 

  • Out of the 83 respondents, only two identified as having a visible disability, while 17 identified as having both a visible and an invisible disability. 
  • The study found access fatigue is an additional stressor for learners with disabilities and is often compounded by issues such as food and housing insecurity, and financial challenges. 
  • Access fatigue is the exhaustion experienced by people with disabilities as the result of the additional labour incurred from requesting their accessibility needs.  
  • It includes the time and energy to gather and secure documentation (physician reports, assessments) to access accommodations. Physicians often charge to complete medical reports; this financial cost can be an additional source of access fatigue.  
  • One student shared “It seems like I have to qualify my struggles more often and justify a need for support to a degree that seems unwarranted.” 
  • In post-secondary, often learners must register with multiple service areas to address all their needs which can result in access fatigue. 
  • Four teaching practices were identified to reduce access fatigue: flexible deadlines, hybrid course delivery, posting of slides in advance and captioning of audiovisual material. 

View the full article.

Visit our ALS Information for Faculty website to learn more about accommodating students with disabilities. 

Please email us at accessible-learning@humber.ca with suggestions for key accessibility-related topics that you would like us to address through the Communiqué. 

When:
March 19, 2024

At Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber (Humber), we believe your feedback regarding employee programs and practices are critical to making Humber a great place to work. The feedback you provide will help shape our employee programs and initiatives.

You are invited to share your views on how Humber is doing in creating a great place to work. Your voice plays a significant role in determining how we invest in people and ultimately contributes to the College's success.

Humber has partnered with McLean & Company, an independent HR research firm, to administer our 2024 Employee Engagement Survey to gather your insights and feedback. On March 20, you will receive an e-mail from McLean & Company (survey@mcleanco.com) asking you to participate in an employee survey. As a third-party provider, McLean & Company will ensure the confidentiality of responses and objectivity of the process is maintained. McLean & Company only shares aggregate results of the survey with Humber and not individual responses. No employees at Humber have access to the raw data gathered by the survey or any individual responses.

The survey takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete, and we encourage you to take this opportunity to share your honest perspective and feedback. The leadership team is committed to understanding and acting on your feedback to make Humber a better place to work.

Win a gift card for completing the survey! Humber College will give out ten $50 gift cards through a random draw to employees who complete this survey. At the end of the survey, you will be asked to confirm if you would like your name to be entered to win a prize. Only the names of the winners will be provided to Humber College from McLean & Company. If you opt-in to the draw, your survey responses will remain confidential.

If you have any questions about the survey, please contact McLean & Company directly at survey@mcleanco.com.

When:
March 19, 2024
Contact:
Aging in Community Education and Research Hub (ACER)

At Humber College, we are committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of aging within the context of community living. The Aging in Community Education & Research (ACER) hub represents our dedication to exploring innovative solutions and educational strategies that support aging in community. By fostering a collaborative environment, ACER seeks to bridge gaps between research, practice, and real-world applications, ensuring that our communities are inclusive, supportive, and adapt to the needs and interests of older adults.

Consistent with this commitment, we host a Community of Interest (CI) that convenes every third Thursday of the month. The next Community of Interest (CI) meeting is scheduled for noon on Thursday, March 21, 2024, and we invite all those interested in contributing to this vital conversation to join us. 

During our recent CI gathering on Thursday, February 15, 2024, participants shared valuable perspectives and innovative ideas, including:

  • Exploring intergenerational housing models and the role of caregivers in family dynamics, proposing a global student-led data collection initiative that focuses on existing models and potential strategies.
  • Investigating the use of virtual reality to support adults with dementia, highlighted by an upcoming Humber College event dedicated to this innovative approach: Humber Emerging Technology & Dementia Design Challenge
  • Sharing insights on the efficient use of resources and "Men's Shed" for mental health strategies targeting older men, advocating for the integration of older adults in the workplace.
  • Discussing the potential of "social prescribing" and holistic approaches to aging.
  • Examining the effectiveness of technology-enabled exercise sessions for older adults.
  • Advocating for "nature prescribing," mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as alternative health strategies outside of long-term care settings.
  • Encouraging the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in developing solutions for older adults.
  • Sharing research and ideas on the role of interior design in enhancing living environment

Learn more and register now

Join us in shaping a future where aging in community is supported and celebrated through innovative research and collaborative engagement. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of older adults and the communities that embrace them.

When:
March 19, 2024
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The Longo Faculty of Business is pleased to share with the College the February edition of the monthly Dean's Newsletter.

Visit business.humber.ca/deans-news.html

When:
March 18, 2024

March 23 to April 14 is SFQ Season! 

Please review these important points about the Winter 2024 Student Feedback Questionnaires (SFQs) for students in post-secondary courses. 

Please note these two important pieces of information: 

  1. Instructors, please schedule 20 minutes of in-class time when students will complete the SFQ. 
  2. Instructors must enable the SFQ in Blackboard following this process: 
  • Select "Books & Tools" (Details & Actions, left course content menu) 
  • Click "+" next to "Student Feedback Questionnaire" 
  • Once added to the course content, make the SFQ visible for students. 

Visual instructions are available. 

Learn more about the SFQs. 

When:
March 18, 2024
Image of soil, plants and a green earth.

In recognition of the Office of Sustainability's Shaping Sustainable Futures event on Tuesday, March 19, and in honour of Humber Earth Month, Humber Libraries has created a reading list that includes resources on Afrofuturism, Indigenous Futurism and other lenses that imagine a more inclusive and sustainable society. 

Enjoy this featured collection

 

When:
March 18, 2024
Contact:
Risha Toney
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

For Humber and Guelph-Humber students and alumni considering further studies, We Got You covered with 30+ bachelor's degrees and 50+ Ontario Graduate Certificates.

During the Power Up Your Credential virtual series, they'll learn how to accelerate their career with specialized training that builds on their certificate, diploma or degree experience. 

Number of sessions: 21

Sessions dates/times: March and April

Learn more about the event: Power Up Promo Video

Register: https://humber.ca/powerup

Questions? Email transferoptions@humber.ca.

When:
March 15, 2024
Contact:
Daniel Bear
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Humber Centre for Social Innovation Cybersecurity survey

The Centre for Social Innovation at Humber College is trying to understand the cybersecurity needs and practices of small-to-medium community services organization focused on social determinants of health in Canada.  

To do this work, the Centre has launched a 15-minute survey. Eligible participants are social impact professionals working in a small-to-medium community services organization focused on social determinants of health in Canada. Please share this opportunity with your network (or, if you qualify, complete the survey yourself). On completing the survey, eligible participants can enter to win one of the two $50 visa gift cards by a random draw.  

Click on the survey link to participate, view the consent form, and access all the relevant information about the project. 

Complete the survey

During the survey or for the draw, you wouldn’t be asked to share any personal financial information. For any further information, you can write to socialinnovation@humber.ca.

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