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Last Week - Showcase 2017 Call for Proposals
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April 7, 2017
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LAST WEEK for Call for Proposals for Workshops and Marketplace!

The Humber Showcase 2017 Conference Committee will be accepting proposals online. We will be accepting proposals starting March 13 - April 14, 2017. Submit your workshop and marketplace proposal to humber.ca/showcase.

WORKSHOPS:

  • A 30, 45 or 60 minute session for you to share ideas with your colleagues at Humber.
  • Examples of workshops have included: new initiatives, research, an innovative teaching and learning practice, your area of expertise, emerging trends etc.
  • Your workshop should be interactive whenever possible.

MARKETPLACE:
Marketplace Exchange can best be described as a fair, where different schools and departments come to showcase what they do and how they support the Humber community both internally and externally. Marketplace exhibitors can highlight recent, current or future Humber projects, initiatives or research. The Marketplace Exchange takes place in the Humber Student Centre (11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.). Marketplace is a great opportunity to bring the Humber community together for conversation, sharing and networking.

humber.ca/showcase

Radio Humber Hall of Fame
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When:
April 6, 2017
Contact:
Kylee Winn-Thurrott
Tel:
x5171
Email:
kylee.winn-thurrott@humber.ca

On March 24, Radio Humber celebrated 45 years of #RADIO at Humber College by inducting Adam Wylde (Breakfast Television & KISS 92.5), Amber Payie (CP24 & CHUM FM), Brad Barker (JAZZ FM), Maurie Sherman (KISS 92.5), Mora Austin (Larche Communications) and Ryan Doyle (NEWSTALK 1010) into the Hall of Fame. The recipient of the Builder’s Award was given to the University of Guelph-Humber’s own Jerry Chomyn, who was 96.9 Radio Humber’s first station manager.

You can watch the ceremony here.

See Humber Journalism coverage here and here.

All the photos from the night are here.

New Website for Students Graduating from Humber
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When:
April 6, 2017
Contact:
Thomas Kaddour
Tel:
416.675.6622 x4986
Email:
thomas.kaddour@humber.ca

Students graduating from Humber face unique challenges, from securing employment, to staying in touch with classmates and Humber, to finding new accommodations, or continuing their education. Student Life Programs, in collaboration with Career Services and Alumni Services, are proud to present a new website for students in their final year/semester.

The Grad Life website connects students with on-campus resources that are particularly important during the final leg of their Humber journey:

  • Career Assessments
  • Resume and Cover Letter resources
  • Industry-specific Job Information
  • Humber Alumni perks and benefits
  • Career Advising
  • Interview Prep Materials
  • Financial Literacy for New Grads
  • Continuing Education and Transfer Services
  • The Co-Curricular Record
  • and More!

Staff and faculty are encouraged to share this resource with their student networks. 

WEBSITE: humber.ca/student-life/grad-life

 

Inclusive Design for Digital Media
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When:
April 6, 2017
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Get hands-on training in AODA compliance with this brand new Inclusive Design for Digital Media mini-certificate.

This certificate will introduce students to inclusive design in digital media that complies with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The curriculum focuses on how to write, design and format captions for video, write audio descriptions and alternative text for e-readers, and remediate and format accessible Word and PDF documents.

Course Schedule for Spring/Summer includes:

  • INDM 001: Inclusive Design in Digital Media - Introduction, 2 Tue nights - May 9 and May 16, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
  • INDM 002: Writing for Inclusive Design in Digital Media, 2 Tue nights - May 23 and May 30, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
  • INDM 003: Captioning and Described Video, 2 Tue nights - Jun 6 and Jun 13, 6:30 - 9:30pm
  • INDM 004: Creating Accessible Documents for Inclusive Design in Digital Media, 2 Tue nights - Jun 20 to Jun 27, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Taught by Juan Olarte, an IT and Accessibility Specialist with over 16 years of working experience in developing and designing accessible, rich, database driven websites, applications and Content Management Systems. 

Register: humber.ca/continuingeducation/program/inclusive-design-digital-media

Contacts: 

Visual Arts Spring/Summer 2017 Courses & Workshops
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When:
April 6, 2017
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Interested in learning more about drawing, painting, digital and visual arts? Take a Visual Arts course or workshop this spring/summer semester! 

Course Offerings include:

  • ARTL 001: Visual and Digital Art - Fundamentals - Date: TBD
  • ARTL 002: Painting - Fundamentals - Date: Tue, May 9 to July 11, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. 
  • ARTL 003: Drawing - Fundamentals - Date: TBD
  • ARTL 004: Video and Photography - Fundamentals - Date: Wed, May 10 to July 12, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
    • Want to turn your course into a certificate? Take any three courses and earn a Certificate of Participation! 

Workshops include:

  • ARTL 006: Pet Portrait Painting Workshop - Date: Sat, July 8 to 22, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
  • ARTL 007: Portraiture Photography Workshop - Date: Sat. June 3 to 17, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Contacts: 

Important Information About Osteopathic Services at Humber College
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When:
April 6, 2017
Contact:
Lydia Henry
Tel:
416.675.6622 x4025
Email:
athletictherapist@humber.ca

Policy Changes

The new changes to the Sunlife plan regarding osteopathic treatment does not affect the services provided by Lydia Henry as she is not registered with the named associations that will not be covered.

Lydia Henry is a osteopathic manual practioner registered with the Ontario Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners (OAO).

What is osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a treatment philosophy which identifies areas of the body that are restricted or constricted, then eases these restrictions so that normal function can resume.

Defintion:

Osteopathy applies the knowledge of the structure (anatomy) and function (physiology) of the body, to all diseases, disorders and dysfunctions. The tools osteopaths use are their hands. Osteopathic manual practitioners use a gentle “hands-on” or “manual” approach, applied through osteopathic philosophy, to identify the causative factor of the problem and restore order to all of the systems.

Lydia is available for appointments at the Humber Athletic Therapy Clinic on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please call x4025 to make an appointment.

You Should Know... Humber’s Human Rights Policy Covers Psychological Harassment
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When:
April 6, 2017

The College’s working, living and learning environments will be maintained free from discrimination and harassment as prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and from personal or psychological harassment as outlined in Humber’s Human Rights Policy.

The College has the right, as well as the legal and moral responsibility, to ensure that all its members are treated fairly, equitably, and respectfully.

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity | HR Services is available to all employees to provide support and advice in the area of human rights. If you suspect that an issue you are dealing with in the classroom or in your department is human rights related, please contact Nancy Simms, Director, Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity for a quick consultation at nancy.simms@humber.ca or 416.675.6622 x4425.

To view the full policy please visit the following website address: humber.ca/policies/human-rights-policy-procedure

Scholarly Writing Boot Camp - Call for Applications
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When:
April 6, 2017
Contact:
Heidi Marsh
Tel:
x5836
Email:
heidi.marsh@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
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The CTL is excited to announce a call for applications for the next Scholarly Writing Boot Camp, taking place on May 3-5, 2017. 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.

Food and accommodations will be provided for the duration of the retreat. Spaces are very limited!

See the attached pdf file for more information and for the application.

Applications may be submitted to the Centre for Teaching & Learning (D225, North), or emailed to heidi.marsh@humber.ca. The deadline for applications is Thursday, April 21 at 5 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact Heidi Marsh by email or phone (x5836).

Farzad Rayegani, Dean of Applied Technology
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April 6, 2017

It is my great pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Farzad Rayegani as Humber’s incoming Dean of Applied Technology. Dr. Rayegani comes to Humber from Sheridan College where he has held the dual roles of Associate Dean in the School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Technology (since 2012), and Director of the Centre for Advanced Manufacturing and Design Technologies (since 2013). 

Farzad brings to Humber a wealth of experience in the fields of teaching, research, innovation and development. He has authored and co-authored numerous publications and has extensive experience consulting with industry. His career in higher education spans over 20 years and includes time as a faculty member, researcher, manager, director and associate dean.  He holds a Master of Science in Engineering and a Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering Systems from the University of Miskolc in Hungary, and a Post-Doctoral Fellow from Ryerson University. Over the span of his career Farzad has also taken on volunteer leadership roles within a number of professional associations and organization, and has been the recipient of numerous leadership awards. He currently holds memberships in numerous organizations such as the Professional Engineers of Ontario, the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers to name a few.

Please join me in welcoming Farzad to the Humber team. He will take on this new role effective May 1st, 2017. 

Sincerely,

Laurie Rancourt
Senior VP Academic
Humber College

Multifaith Calendar - April 2017
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When:
April 5, 2017
Contact:
Chaplain Len thomas
Tel:
416/675-6622 x 4427
Email:
chapain@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

HUMBER INTERFAITH CALENDAR
MULTIFAITH HOLY DAYS & FESTIVALS

In the spirit of diversity and inclusion, we provide the following Multifaith Holy Days & Festivals realizing that it is not exhaustive. Should you wish your faith’s days to be included, please contact the Chaplain at x4427 or chaplain@humber.ca for due consideration.

01 Saturday

  • April = Namebine Giizis / Mmaal (Aboriginal)
    Namebine Giizis is also known as the Sucker Moon in relation to the sucker fish (Ojibwe). Mmal is the season when rivers open and canoes can be launched and travel on the rivers can resume (Other).
  • April Fools’ Day (International)
    A folk day when people seek to play humourous pranks and jokes on each other, possibly related to earlier cultural feasts and festivals.

04 Tuesday

  • Ramanavami from March 27 (Hinduism)
    Celebrates the birth of Rama, 7th incarnation of the God Vishnu. In the prior 8 days, Hindus read the Ramayana, a Hindu epic, that tells the story of Ram

06 Thursday

  • Organization of the Church (Mormonism)
    Denotes the founding of The Church for Latter Day Saints in 1830.

09 Sunday

  • Palm Sunday (Christianity)
    Celebrates Jesus’ symbolic ride into Jerusalem as king on a donkey while people laid palm branches along the way beforehand.
  • Mahavira Jayanti (Jainism)
    Celebrates the birthday of Lord Mahavira (Great Hero) the 24th Tirthankara (and the last of his time cycle).
  • Jalal month begins (Baha’i)
    Jalal, meaning Glory, is the second month of the Baha’i year.

11 Tuesday

  • Full Moon The moon is at its greatest visibility.
  • Lunar Eclipse (southern hemisphere) The moon’s light is blocked by the earth.
  • Pesah/Passover to Apr 18 (Judaism)
    Commemorates the Exodus, the departure of the Israelites from Egypt, and is celebrated for 8 days beginning at dusk (before sundown) on the prior day.

13 Thursday

  • Songkran to Apr 15 (Buddhism)
    A 3 day festival denoting the new year for Buddhists. Homes are cleaned and water is sprinkled on statues of Buddha and on monks who visit.
  • Maundy Thursday (Christianity-Eastern)
    Celebrates the institution of the Lord’s supper by Jesus.
  • Vaisakhi (see below) [if celebrated by Eastern hemispheric time]

14 Friday [if celebrated by Western hemispheric time]

  • Vaisakhi (Hinduism) [if celebrated by Western hemispheric time]
    Celebrates the first day of the solar year with an agricultural harvest festival. Important in North India, this holiday is named after the month Vaisakh.
  • Vaisakhi (Sikhism) [if celebrated by Western hemispheric time]
    Commemorates the day in 1699 when Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru, created the Khalsa Panth (Brotherhood of the Pure). Brothers are named Singh (lion) and sisters are named Kaur (princess).
  • Songkran to Apr 15 (Buddhism)
    A 3 day festival denoting the new year for Buddhists. Homes are cleaned and water is sprinkled on statues of Buddha and on monks who visit.
  • Holy Friday / Good Friday (Christianity-Eastern)
    Commemorates the Passion of Jesus Christ in submission to death by crucifixion.

16 Sunday

  • Easter / Pascha (Christianity-Eastern)
    Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from death and the announcement of the angel to the women at Jesus’ tomb that “He is risen.”

17 Monday

  • Easter Monday (Christianity-Eastern)
    The promise of new life is celebrated by Christians in reflection on the resurrection of Jesus after His crucifixion and death.

21 Friday

  • Feast of Ridvan to May 02 (Baha’i)
    Remembers the 12 days that Baha’u’llah spent in the garden of Ridvan during his exile in Baghdad and when he proclaimed himself as the one announced by the Bab. On the first, ninth and twelfth days, work is suspended.

24 Monday

  • Yom HaShoah (Judaism)
    Commemorates the death of six million Jews in World War II under Nazism (also called Holocaust memorial Day).

26 Wednesday

  • New Moon The moon is at its least visibility.

28 Friday

  • Jamal month begins (Baha’i)
    Jamal, meaning Beauty, is the third month of the Baha’i year.
  • Gathering of Nations Pow Wow to Apr 25 (Aboriginal)
    In Albuquerque, New Mexico various tribes and nations participate, share, teach and exchange traditions with each other.

30 Sunday

  • Ghambar Maidyozarem to May 04(Zoroastrianism)
    Celebrates the creation of the sky and the harvesting of the winter crop.

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