North Campus K & L entrance/exit going out to Lot 1 (beside rooms L156/157) will be closed this weekend for repairs.
Please use the alternative exit/entrance just south of the doors by room L105.
Thank you,
Facilities Team
I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Nancy Walker as program coordinator of Humber’s new Music Composition graduate certificate program.
Nancy is a nationally recognized, critically acclaimed pianist, composer, bandleader, and music educator. She is the recipient of a National Jazz Award and the Montréal International Jazz Festival’s prestigious Grand Prix de Jazz, and a 2006 JUNO nominee for her album Rainy Days and Mondays. Her most recent recording as leader is ‘Til Now Is Secret.
As the pianist in the John Geggie Trio, Nancy held the piano chair in the house rhythm section for The Ottawa International Jazz Festival’s nightly jam sessions for over a decade. With bassist Geggie, Nancy has performed in concert with Billy Hart, Matt Wilson, and Donny McCaslin. She has recorded and performed with Mikko Hildén, the Fair/Galloway Quintet, Karin Plato, and Emilie-Claire Barlow, among many others, and frequently works alongside Kirk MacDonald and Pat Labarbera.
With a wealth of professional experience and knowledge as a musician and an educator, Nancy has an enormous amount to offer to the Humber community.
Please join me in welcoming Nancy to her new position.
Steve Bellamy
Dean, School of Creative & Performing Arts
The leadership team in Student Success and Engagement is thrilled to announce Desta McCalla as the new Associate Director overseeing Accessible Learning Services and Testing Services.
Desta is a Disability Management Professional and Occupational Health Nurse. She holds an honours degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ryerson University and a diploma in Occupational Health Nursing from a collaborative program between Ryerson, Humber and George Brown. Desta brings a depth of experience and knowledge in supporting individuals with disabilities receive accommodation and return to work. Prior to joining Humber, she worked for a disability management firm and a leading law firm as a consultant to both private and public sectors where she taught administrators best practices in case and absence management, created mental health initiatives and advised on occupational health policy. For the past two years, she has held an administrative position in Human Resources as a Disability & Accommodation Specialist. Desta made significant contributions to defining Humber’s disability management program by providing expertise and guidance to internal stakeholders on human rights issues, privacy matters, timely accessibility to resources and accommodation.
Desta will begin her role in SSE while supporting a transition in HR beginning September 4.
Please join us in congratulating Desta!
Registration is now open for the Yoga Exercise Specialist program with the School of HRT's Continuing Education. Yoga Exercise Specialist Certification is a two-part program aimed at preparing the participant to teach yoga in the fitness and health industry.
In part 1, participants will learn the following:
Part 1 takes place on Saturday, October 20 and 27 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $282
To register, please click here
For more information, please contact savio.colaco@humber.ca
The City of Toronto will replace the watermain along Finch Avenue West near North Campus beginning mid-August to spring 2019. Humber Capital Development staff have been communicating with City of Toronto staff regarding this project since spring 2018.
Humber has requested that during the school start-up period (first three weeks of September) that all efforts should be considered by the contractor to minimize the traffic impact on Finch Avenue. During this time, work on this project will shift to evening/night hours allowing for better traffic management.
However, we should still expect some traffic congestion and lane reductions. There may also be increased dust and noise in the area. Staff and students should consider alternative roads to access the campus.
This project is part of the Council-approved 2018 Capital Works Program to renew aging infrastructure, improve water distribution and reduce the risk of watermain breaks.
Complete details can be found in the attachment.
Online Only
The Culturally Inclusive Educator Certificate is designed for those interested in the field of teaching or private sector training. The courses within this certificate program provide participants with an opportunity to enhance their intercultural knowledge, communication skills, curriculum development and differentiated teaching skills when teaching and learning with international higher education students.
The certificate is comprised of five individual courses that are designed to develop essential teaching competencies for supporting international higher education students.
Upon successful completion of the five courses, participants receive a Certificate of Completion.
This Certificate has been accredited by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (STLHE) - Educational Developers Caucus (EDC) of Canada to ensure quality in teaching and learning. For more information, please visit EDC Accreditation information.
This Certificate has received the Learning Teaching and Assessing accreditation award by the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) of the United Kingdom to ensure quality and alignment in teaching and learning values and philosophies. For more information, please visit Learning Teaching and Assessing Award Information.
Courses must be taken in the following order: IIE 001, IIE 004, IIE 002, IIE 005, IIE 003
| Module | Description | Date/Fee | |
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Intercultural Context |
This course provides an introduction to the exploration of cultural values and internationalization at the postsecondary level and how they intersect within the academic environment. Self-assessment of identity and cultural values will preface all discussion and reflection. Participants will also explore strategies and activities for moving through the stages of intercultural sensitivity within the classroom. |
September 11 to October 1 |
Online |
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Understanding Students in Transition |
This course explores the experience of international students in their transition to post-secondary academic life in Canada. Participants will learn about trends in international student demographics and motivations for pursuing education abroad. Participants will explore stages and symptoms of transition that students commonly encounter as they navigate towards cultural and academic adaptation in a new environment. Upon completion of the course, participants will have developed a framework of actions they can take to provide appropriate support for students in transition. |
October 2 to 22 |
Online |
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Intercultural Communication |
This course explores the connection between culture and communication for educators. Participants will begin with an assessment of their self/cultural identity and the assumptions that influence their behaviour and interactions with others. Students will explore barriers to intercultural communication and examine cultural domains and how they impact communication and behaviours in the classroom. Through case studies, writings and film, students will explore communication norms of other cultures. The course will enable participants to understand their interpersonal communication techniques, facilitate dialogue between students, and provide responsive resolutions to cultural communication conflict in the classroom. |
October 23 to November 12 |
Online |
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Supporting Language Acquisition |
Gain practical experience in supporting language acquisition of English language learners in your classroom. Participants will acquire the fundamentals in second-language acquisition theory and the development of realistic language-learning goals for students. Participants will discover how to monitor the form of their own language and supply language-related feedback. Participants will identify useful language-related resources for learners, discern the challenges faced by second-language learners, and design activities that incorporate opportunities for planning and practicing language. |
November 13 to December 3 |
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Intercultural Curriculum |
This course explores ways to build a more globalized teaching practice and support international students in the classroom. A global education approach to teaching focuses on the students’ place in the world community. This focus enriches the student experience by connecting curriculum to real life, and understanding the connections among people, cultures and environments. Participants will explore how their teaching and learning practice can integrate the social, economic, environmental, and political aspects of our world no matter what the subject content. |
December 4 to 21 |
Online |
I am very pleased to announce the appointment of Wanda Buote as the new Dean of Educational Training Solutions, effective October 1. As you know, this division includes the individual business units of Corporate Training, the RECO project, Transportation Training and some Association and Credential Testing programs. Collectively this ETS division will have annual revenues of more than $24M.
Wanda has had more than 30 years of leadership experience at Humber. Her roles include the Director of CE; Director of Partnership Programs; and Associate Dean in the Business School; Acting Director, International; and for the last six years, Principal of the Lakeshore Campus. I am delighted that she will be able to bring this experience to this new dean role.
Regards,
Alister Mathieson
Vice-President of Advancement & External Affairs
This fall the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences Continuing Education department is offering a variety of language courses.
For information regarding the courses and to see what languages that are being offered this term, please see below.
Certificates:
| French Language certificate | In-class | liberalarts.humber.ca/programs/french-language.html |
| Everyday French Language certificate | Online | liberalarts.humber.ca/programs/everyday-french-language.html |
| Professional French Language certificate | Online | liberalarts.humber.ca/programs/professional-french-language.html |
| Everyday Spanish Language certificate | Online | liberalarts.humber.ca/programs/everyday-spanish-language.html |
| Professional Spanish Language certificate | Online | liberalarts.humber.ca/programs/professional-spanish-language.html |
| Everyday English as a Second Language certificate | Online | liberalarts.humber.ca/programs/everyday-english-as-a-second-language.html |
| Professional English as a Second Language certificate | Online | liberalarts.humber.ca/programs/professional-english-as-a-second-language.html |
Courses:
| Sign Language 1 | humber.ca/courses.html?code=ASL_101 |
| Mandarin Chinese 1 | humber.ca/courses.html?code=CHIN_101 |
If you would like more information, or are interested in registering for any of the language courses, please contact Silva Sola (silva.sola@humber.ca, x740866) or Vivi Tsoukalas (vivi.tsoukalas@humber.ca, x74122).
Thank you,
Vivi Tsoukalas
Program Assistant, Professional and Continuing Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences
vivi.tsoukalas@humber.ca, x74122
Founded in 2010, the Global Young Academy (GYA) is an international organization of young researchers with members from six continents. Members are elected for five-year terms. Each member is expected to participate in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the GYA (the AGM 2019 will be held from April 20 to May 3 in Germany) and to actively contribute to one or more of the organisation’s programmes. This includes participation, e.g., in policy development, promotion of the National Young Academies, or promoting science and education at the international level.
Applications are currently being sought from young, independent scholars who combine the highest level of research excellence with a demonstrated passion for delivering social impact.
GYA membership from 2019 is open until 15 September 2018 (13h:00 UTC).
More information on how to apply and our online application form can be found here:
Humber is excited to announce that we will be participating for our 4th year in the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge!
What is the Global Challenge?
The Global Challenge is your ticket to a healthier mind and body. You’ll join over 350,000 people from around the world on a 100-day virtual journey that kicks off on September 5.
All you need is a team of seven to keep you company along the way.
What happens during the journey?
Once you’ve signed up your dream team, you’ll each receive a shiny new activity tracker to measure your activity. Every step you take, and every move you make, will take you and your team further on your virtual journey around the world.
You can view your ranking against global teams and battle for the top spot on the Leaderboard – but there’s no need to run a marathon or join your nearest gym (unless you want to!). Just aim to take more steps every day.
Your journey will be packed with fun and simple ways to improve all areas of your health:
I’m in, where do I sign up?
Chat to colleagues, find your team of seven and get your nominated Team Captain to sign up at gcvp.co/humber.
Registration is open from now until August 29, 2018 to the first 50 teams.
Still a few members short of your Team of 7? Email michaelchris.thompson@humber.ca and we’ll do our best to match you up with other keen Global Challengers.
Spread the word!
For questions or inquiries about the program, please contact Michael Thompson at michaelchris.thompson@humber.ca or at x5159.
