Announcements

CTI - Notice of Demolition Work
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When:
September 10, 2018
Contact:
Joe Chimenti
Email:
joe.chimenti@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Please be advised that on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at 9 p.m. the CTI building contractor will demolish walls between the new CTI bridge and the 2nd floors of LRC and N buildings.

Date Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Time 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Location 2nd floor of LRC and N buildings

Additional Details:

  1. This work is necessary to complete the connection between the new CTI building and LRC/N buildings.
  2. This work will be noisy using impact tools and equipment to create the necessary wall openings. 
  3. Although the work is happening on the second floor, the noise will likely travel and be audible on other floors of the LRC and N buildings.
  4. All work will be done behind the construction hoarding already in place. 
  5. All debris will be removed from the CTI bridge side of the hoarding.
  6. Contractor will employ measures to control dust migration.
  7. See attached drawing for location of demolition work.
Academic Semester Survey
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When:
September 10, 2018

In Fall 2016 and 2017, Humber offered two study days aligned with the Thanksgiving weekend. The study days were meant to support students’ mental and physical well-being and provide them with the opportunity to seek academic and non-academic support prior to the midterm point of the semester.

To determine the impact that the study days had on students, the College invited students enrolled in full-time programs to complete a survey in November 2016. Approximately 30% of students who were invited completed the survey. Overall, 86.2% of students reported that the study days were beneficial, with 89.3% of students saying that they were productive during the break. Students indicated that they dedicated their break to academics, working at a paid job, relaxing, and catching up with family and friends. Two out of three students felt that they would have benefitted from a longer break occurring later in the semester. This finding aligns with practices observed across the system – in 2018-19, 17 Ontario colleges will be offering a Fall Study Week, an increase from the 13 who offered a Fall Study Week in 2016-17.  

The College is exploring the adoption of a new model for program delivery which would allow for a study week in each semester, resulting in 7 instructional weeks +1 study week +7 instructional weeks, often referred to as a 7-1-7 model (please see the visual).

At this time we are conducting a survey, open to all Humber staff, asking for your feedback regarding the proposed model. Please take the time to complete the survey so that we may benefit from your input. The survey is open until September 24, 2018, and the link to the survey is below.  

bit.ly/acadsem

Please note that your individual responses are anonymous. We will not be tracking and storing identifiable respondent information or respondent IP addresses in survey results. The results of the survey will be shared at aggregate levels only.

Thank you in advance for your time and input! For any questions about this survey, please email us at iresearch@humber.ca.

Gina Antonacci
Associate Vice-President, Academic		 Jen McMillen
Dean of Students		 Barb Riach
Registrar
Delayed Openings - Testing Services
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When:
September 10, 2018
Contact:
Leah Barclay
Tel:
x4696
Email:
leah.barclay@humber.ca

Dear Faculty and Academic Partners,

Testing Services at the North and Lakeshore campuses will resume later operational hours (Monday to Thursday) as of Monday, September 17, 2018 until Wednesday December 19.

The hours of operation will be updated on the Testing Services webpage and should be checked when sending students for testing purposes: humber.ca/student-life/testing-services. Any changes to hours are regularly updated on our website listing. 

Testing Services will reduce hours each semester for staff meetings, dates are below:

Date North Campus Hours Lakeshore Campus Hours
September 24, 2018 Opening at 11 a.m. Opening at 11:30 a.m.
November 12, 2018 Opening at 11 a.m. Opening at 11:30 a.m.
January 21, 2019 Opening at 11 a.m. Opening at 11:30 a.m.
March 11, 2019 Opening at 11 a.m. Opening at 11:30 a.m.
May 27, 2019 Opening at 11 a.m. Opening at 11:30 a.m.

Testing Services at the North Campus will be open for select Saturdays in the Fall – including Saturdays over finals, which have been updated on our website: humber.ca/student-life/testing-services/contact-us/north-campus-room-lrc2141

Thank you,

Leah Barclay
Manager, Special Projects & Testing Services
Student Success & Engagement

The Centre for Healthy Living is Open for Business
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When:
September 10, 2018

The Centre for Healthy Living and Massage Therapy Clinic is officially open for business!

Humber’s Massage Therapy Clinic offers appointments to anyone – faculty, staff, students and members of the public with students in the Massage Therapy program. You can book a new patient assessment, rehabilitation and maintenance appointment, or a wellness appointment. 

Fall 2018 semester appointments are now available until December 14th: 

Monday 2 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday 1:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Wednesday 2 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Thursday 1:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 2 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

To book, please email mtclinic@humber.ca or call 416.675.6622 x5055.

For healthy living resources and more information on services available at the Centre for Healthy Living, including student personal training, fitness assessments, healthy living workshops and more, please visit our brand new website hrt.humber.ca/chl.

General Parking Update
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When:
September 7, 2018

As of startup on September 4, the parking garage will be used only by University of Guelph-Humber students with parking permits. We are making 200 spots available for the students. This will allow for appropriate time to complete the parking garage and have it fully operational later in the fall semester. Currently, the hours of operation for the parking garage are 7 a.m to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, and closed on weekends.

The installation of the parking gates in lots 1, 3 and 13 will be completed over the next three weeks. Security guards will be present at each entrance to assist staff and students with permits in entering and exiting these lots. These gates will be fully functioning by September 24.

The parking office has been fielding several questions regarding CE Faculty. A limited number of after business hours parking permits will be made available for CE Faculty. These permits will be made available on a first come first serve basis at the current part time parking rate of $88 per semester. The permit will only be operative after 5 p.m. on weekdays. Weekend parking remains free in all lots at both North and Lakeshore campuses. All CE Faculty interested in obtaining a permit need to initiate a park admin profile through the MyHumber Parking & Lockers System at humber.ca/myhumber.

Any interested CE Faculty should present their name to Rosemarie Gerow, Administrative Assistant to the Associate Vice President, Teaching and Learning at rosemarie.gerow@humber.ca.

The parking staff will then place a reservation for payment on the CE Faculty Humber Park Admin User Account following receipt of name from Rosemarie Gerow. Parking staff will then update the CE Faculty staff photo ID card to allow for parking lot gate access.

In the meantime, over the next three weeks, CE Faculty are asked to access lots 1 and 13 where the security guard will allow them to park. Following September 24, those CE Faculty unable to secure the after-hours permit or not wishing to purchase a parking permit will need to park in the visitor lots and pay the visitor rates: humber.ca/facilities/parking-transportation/rates.

CE students are required to park in the visitor lot: humber.ca/facilities/parking-transportation/visitor-instructions and pay visitor parking rates (see Daily Rates): humber.ca/facilities/parking-transportation/rates.

 

Arboretum Blvd Road Closure
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When:
September 7, 2018
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Please note that the contractor will shut down Arboretum Blvd to accommodate a large portable crane in front of the new Parking Garage.

Date Saturday, September 8, 2018, and if necessary, Sunday September 9, 2018.
Time 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Other details:

  • This work is necessary to install roof trusses to support the new solar panels.
  • Students and staff are advised to use Entrance E off of Humber College Blvd to access Parking Lot #1.
  • See attached sketch for location of road closure.
  • Additional similar closures are planned for future weekends.
Help Shape the Future of the Humber Arboretum
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When:
September 7, 2018
Tel:
416.675.5009
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca
A monarch caterpillar crawls on a milkweed plant - text read Be Part of the Transformation

The Humber Arboretum is excited to invite you to take part in the creation of our first five-year plan!

Join us in transforming the Humber Arboretum by contributing to our new vision for 2019-2024. Throughout the fall there will be opportunities for you to share your ideas and opinions about the activities that take place at the Humber Arboretum and to tell us what you'd like us to do in the future.

Registration is now open for in-person focus groups taking place at the Centre for Urban Ecology on October 3 and 4. Come out for a lively discussion and a complimentary pizza lunch!

Can’t make the in-person groups? We’ll also have virtual focus groups taking place in the evenings on those days.

And later in September, you’ll be able to take an online survey. This survey will be open to everyone and we’ll be encouraging focus group participants to fill it out as well.

Visit the Humber Arboretum website now to RSVP for the focus groups and to learn more about the process.

humber.ca/arboretum/strategicplan

Be Part of the Transformation!

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Continuing Education - Part-time TESOL Certificate
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When:
September 7, 2018

This fall the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences is offering a part-time TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Certificate of Achievement that is recognized by both TESL Canada and TESL Ontario.

With an increasing number of international students in our college, TESL training is no longer just for ESL teachers. This program provides any instructor or staff member with a solid base in teaching methodology, foundations of the English language, and ways to work with and support ESL students in their classes or departments, no matter the subject area.

For more information, visit: liberalarts.humber.ca/programs/teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages.html

For any questions, please contact Vivi Tsoukalas at vivi.tsoukalas@humber.ca or x74122.

Pledge to #TakeBackTheTap
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When:
September 7, 2018

The Office of Sustainability has OFFICIALLY launched the 'Take Back the Tap' campaign which aims to educate the Humber community about the negative impacts of single-use plastic bottled water and help reduce the overall consumption of plastic bottled water on campus!

Join the movement and take the pledge at humber.ca/sustainability/take-back-the-tap. 

An exciting art installation is coming in front of Gourmet Express in the E-Concourse this upcoming Monday, September 10. Come and chat with us between 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. as we educate and encourage the Humber community to take the pledge! 

Are YOU going to #TakeBackTheTap today? 

The Office of Sustainability

Humber Media Studies Professor Edits TIFF Film
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When:
September 7, 2018

Lara Johnston, a School of Media Studies professor at Humber College and Program Coordinator for the Post Production graduate certificate, edited the feature film Mouthpiece which is the opening night film for the Special Presentations section of the 2018 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Mouthpiece is directed by iconic Canadian director Patricia Rozema and in the words of Danis Goulet, TIFF programmer, is “a potent exploration of how women across generations contend with their own socialization.”  Further information about the film and how to buy tickets is available at tiff.net/tiff/mouthpiece.

Although the film wasn't officially a Humber endeavor, Lara edited the film, had grads as assistant editors and was able to screen a rough cut of the film to her entire cohort from last year, an amazing experience for our students!

Congratulations, Lara!

Guillermo Acosta
Dean, School of Media Studies & Information Technology

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