Announcements

When:
March 14, 2018
Contact:
Crystal Williams

Ontario – Early Research Awards (ERA) Program

The Early Researcher Awards program gives funding to new researchers working at publicly funded Ontario research institutions to build a research team.

View the program guidelines for more information.

You are eligible if you:

  • are a full-time faculty member or principal investigator at an eligible research institution
  • have started your academic career on or after July 1, 2013
  • have completed your first Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, Medical Doctor or terminal degree on or after July 1, 2008
  • have not already held an Early Researcher Award
  • are not a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair

Eligible institutions include:

  • universities
  • colleges
  • research hospitals
  • research institutes

Funding amount

Each award to a leading researcher is a maximum of $100,000 for up to 5 years duration, and must be matched by an additional $50,000 from the researcher’s institution and/or partner organization.

The government will provide up to $40,000 to your research centre for indirect costs.

Deadlines

Notice of Intent, ARI Deadline  - May 18, 2018

Full Proposal, ARI Deadline – July 24, 2018

If you are interested in applying for this funding opportunity or if you would like more information about Applied Research & Innovation opportunities at Humber, please contact:

Crystal Williams
Program Manager, Applied Research & Innovation
crystal.williams@humber.ca

When:
March 14, 2018
Contact:
Crystal Williams

The Accelerate program connects companies with postsecondary students to offer hands-on learning experience for students, while also helping businesses solve real-world challenges through student internship placements.

Mitacs Accelerate is now accepting applications from applicants at colleges and polytechnics as part of a pilot initiative for the sector.

More information about the Mitacs Accelerate program can also be found at: mitacs.ca/en/programs/accelerate/colleges-polytechnics.

Mitacs will be hosting a webinar to describe the program and its benefits to students and faculty, and answer your questions.

To attend, please register for one of the following sessions (same content presented in all sessions):

If you are interested in applying for this funding opportunity or if you would like more information about Applied Research & Innovation opportunities at Humber, please contact:

Crystal Williams
Program Manager, Applied Research & Innovation
crystal.williams@humber.ca

When:
March 14, 2018
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Support our students. Enter for a chance to win.

Win two tickets to see:
Boston Red Sox vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Section 221R, Row 3 ($112 value)

Ballots available until March 29. 

  • 1 for $5 or 3 for $10
  • Cash only

To enter draw:

  • Please visit our draw table in the Staff Lounge (K217), North Campus
    Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (until March 29)
    12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Or by appointment with Cynthia Luey at x4975 or cynthia.luey@humber.ca.

Draw will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018.

To learn more about Humber Gives campaign, please visit humber.ca/giving.

When:
March 13, 2018
Contact:
Heidi Marsh
Tel:
x5836
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A friendly reminder that the deadline for applications for the CTL's Scholarly Writing Boot Camp is this Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 5 p.m.

The Boot Camp is a chance to make a commitment to get a piece of scholarly writing done, by dedicating a consolidated period of time to writing in a quiet group retreat context. The retreat will take place on May 2-4, 2018 at The Millcroft Inn & Spa. Food and accomodations are provided. Spaces are limited, but there are still spots available. Apply today!

Applications may be submitted to the Centre for Teaching & Learning (D225, North), or emailed to heidi.marsh@humber.ca. (See the attached pdf files for more information and for the application). 

When:
March 13, 2018
Contact:
Marlee Greig

The March 9th issue of Humber Et Cetera is out.

You can view the digital edition on ISSUU or online at humberetc.com.

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook for all the latest news from Humber's journalism students.

When:
March 12, 2018

Humber’s United Way Campaign is now underway. Tomorrow morning you will receive an email with information about the campaign and how you can participate.

Did you know that you can direct your United Way gift back to Humber and support the students we see in our classrooms each and every day?

It’s easy to direct your United Way donation to support Humber’s student scholarships and awards with a few quick steps:

  1. Check for your United Way Campaign email tomorrow morning
  2. Click on the hyperlink under “Designate (optional)”
  3. Type “Humber” in the search box
  4. Select Humber College of Applied Arts & Technology
  5. Choose the amount or percentage you wish to designate to Humber
  6. Click save

If you have any questions or need assistance with your donation process, please contact erica.franklin@humber.ca or call x2893.

Thank you for supporting our students and community.

Derek Stockley & Mark Hanna
United Way Committee Co-Chairs

When:
March 12, 2018
Contact:
Heidi Marsh
Tel:
x5836
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Humber Press is thrilled to announce the publication of the inaugural issue of the Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE)! The Table of Contents is attached- please visit jipe.ca to check out the full issue! We wish to thank all of the authors and reviewers that contributed.

JIPE is an online, open-access journal devoted to publishing peer-reviewed papers that investigate and expand teaching and learning within the polytechnic educational context. JIPE especially encourages scholarly work exploring the impact of innovative teaching and learning practices that push the boundaries of traditional approaches to learning or educational delivery.

Looking for a place to publish your work? JIPE publishes original research articles, review papers, brief reports, and "Innovation Spotlights". Papers are accepted on an ongoing basis. There are also currently two Calls for Papers for Special Issues of the journal, on "Innovative Learning Spaces" and "Innovation in Sustainable Solutions". 

When:
March 12, 2018
Contact:
Maggie Hobbs
Tel:
x5536
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The Student Art Show & Competition recognizes artists, showcases artwork and provides an opportunity to procure art to represent Humber at the League for Innovation international competition. It is sponsored by IGNITE and organized by Public Relations students.

Submissions are open March 15-22, 2018

Visit humberartshow.com for submission forms and more information. Artwork can be submitted at the following locations:

  • North Campus: KX202, IGNITE Office 
  • Lakeshore Campus: K204, IGNITE Office & ART208, Art Commons 
  • Orangeville Campus: O208A, Administration Office
When:
March 12, 2018
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The School of Social and Community Services is pleased to announce its latest edition of the Dean's Newsletter (Vol 4, 2017).

When:
March 9, 2018
Contact:
Jane Russ
Tel:
x4684
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The Community Outreach and Workforce Development (COWD) deparment is currently accepting magazine donations for students of Humber's Youth Transition Program. A few examples include National Geographic, Flare, Vogue, Time, Outdoor Living, Wired, etc.

If you've got magazines at home that you would like to donate, please drop them off at North Campus room H-221 any time between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. 

The last day to donate your magazines is March 16. 

Thank you in advance for your support!

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