As part of last week’s vibrant celebration of the International Education Week across Humber, the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences in collaboration with the Humber Vietnamese Student Association hosted two Viet Quintessence events, taking our community on an immersive journey into Vietnamese culture and heritage.

Last Tuesday, November 14 at Lakeshore Campus and Thursday, November 16 at North Campus, attendees were indulged in fun folk games, marveled at cultural decorations and captivating photography, and savoured the flavours of authentic Vietnamese cuisine, including delightful Vietnamese spring rolls. Vietnamese students and staff, adorned in the traditional Ao Dai attire, exemplified our shared commitment to cultural appreciation and understanding. Humber students and exchange students from Vietnam joined hands collaboratively orchestrating the Viet Quintessence. The events proved to be a remarkable achievement and a valuable learning experience for volunteer students, enhancing their leadership and organizational skills through event planning, budget management, and execution.

Moreover, these events provided an exclusive platform for students to meet with Dr. Candace Iron, one of the faculty members who leads the Summer Program in Vietnam, which allows students to travel to Vietnam, where they attend classes at two national universities and explore the country, learning about its history, culture, and contemporary reality through a global immersive experience. Students who participated in the program in previous years also shared their transformative experiences, offering valuable insights to interested attendees.

Reflecting on the event, one of our students enthusiastically shared, "The Viet Quintessence event was a fantastic cultural journey! The atmosphere, the games, the food - everything was incredible. Imagine how wonderful it will be to have an immersive experience in the country!"

The Viet Quintessence events were a testament to the power of cultural exchange, offering an enriching experience and celebrating the diversity within the Humber community during the International Education Week 2023.

Learn more about our 2024 Summer Program in Vietnam.

The Temporary Use of Space for Events Policy, in effect since July 2019, remains in place.  

All events and activities using space on campus require a permit which will be issued by the booking authority, subject to inspection by the department of Public Safety or other college officials upon demand. This will ensure that all bookings have been vetted, meet risk management guidelines and are logged properly so that in the event of an emergency we can take appropriate action. 

Some examples of the types of events/activities that are impacted by the policy/procedure are (but are not limited to): 

• Vendor sales in the concourse i.e. Valentine’s Day gifts, graduation rings, flowers etc. 
• Student/department led bake/craft sales and/or project displays 
• Art shows 
• Conference activities 
• Student film shoots 
• Information tabling 
• Performances 
• Any use of space outside of regular business hours 
• Etc. 

All external requests for booking space on campus will be managed by Humber’s Central Events Office and should be referred to an Event Logistics Liaison at hcs@humber.ca. External organizations may be referred to humber.ca/conference to request a quote. Internal requests for booking space will continue to be verified and processed through the Registration Office Scheduling Department via a Temporary Use of Space Application form. If a request is deemed to be external, it will be forwarded to the Central Events Office. 

We look forward to hosting more events throughout the college over the coming months.

Pedorthic services are available at the North Campus Humber Athletic Therapy Clinic, room A127, every other Wednesday.

Services provided by Janice Laberge, Certified Pedorthist. Services available for all staff and students. 

For full-time staff, your 2023 benefits will be ending soon and you are eligible for one pair of orthotics and four pairs of compression socks. Please note that a valid doctor's note is needed to submit. You can still come and see our pedorthist but you will need a note to submit your claim.

Contact the Athletic Therapy clinic to book an appointment at x4025 or email athletictherapist@humber.ca.

Any further questions regarding your benefits can be sent to our pedorthist at janice@selamathealthcare.com.