There is free shuttle bus service from the Lakeshore Campus for the Take Back the Night March at North Campus on September 28, 2016.

The bus leaves at 5:30 p.m. in front of the bookstore (3199 Lake Shore Blvd. W). After the event, the bus will leave North Campus at 8:15 p.m. to return Lakeshore Campus.

A reminder that applications for the Teaching Innovation Fund are due this Friday, September 30 by 5:00 for research projects beginning in January, 2017. 

The T.I.F. is a support package (including up to $1000 per investigator) to help Humber faculty develop and conduct a research project on the impact of a teaching innovation in their classrooms. If you collaborate with another faculty member, you can pool your funding (e.g., a team of three faculty can get up to $3000). To apply to the fund, you need to have an idea for a teaching and learning research project, and approval from your Dean or Associate Dean. We will develop the research proposal with you through two workshops and consultations with the CTL Research team. 

The application form and details can be found here: bit.ly/CTLInnovationFund2016. 

To hear about the experiences of previous Teaching Innovation Fund recipients, see: app.frame.io/f/2NqxjgqF.

You can submit your application (signed by your Dean or Associate Dean) to CTLResearch@humber.ca.

If you have any questions, please contact Heidi Marsh at heidi.marsh@humber.ca or 416.675.6622 x5836.

In honour of Ann's retirement, a new scholarship has been established at Humber. This new scholarship will be offered to students in a graduate certificate program who demonstrate outstanding commitment to his or her academic studies and show perseverance in overcoming a barrier or challenge. A donation page has been set up and is now accepting donations. You may also call the Advancement Office directly if you prefer to donate over the phone at 416.673.0152.

donate.humber.ca/ea-action/action?ea.client.id=1820&ea.campaign.id=56532

I am pleased to introduce Desta McCalla as the Disability and Accommodation Specialist as of September 26th.

Desta brings a vast range of experience and knowledge to Humber.  Prior to joining Humber, she worked for a disability management firm for the last eight years as a Case Manager and on-site consultant to clients reviewing short-term medical and complex occupational absences in transition to managing accommodation matters. She was involved in the creation of wellness initiatives inclusive of implementing a counselling program to support mental health and the provision of regular information bulletins. She was also responsible for the development and revision of occupational health policy and process while fostering partnerships with healthcare practitioners and Union members. Desta has also held positions with Banyan Work Health Solutions as a Health Management Specialist and an Occupational Health Consultant to a leading legal specialist in worker's compensation.

Desta is a Certified Disability Management Professional and Occupational Health Nurse. She holds an honours degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ryerson University, a diploma in Occupational Health Nursing from a Collaborative program with Ryerson, Humber and George Brown, and a Registered Nursing Diploma from Sheridan College.

Desta is looking forward to being a part of the team at Humber.

Larry Florou
Director, Human Resources