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Sneak Preview 2016/2017 Diversity & Inclusion Dialogues
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August 11, 2016
August 11, 2016

PREVIEW OF EVENTS
2016.2017 Diversity & Inclusion Dialogues

Fall

September 12, 2016
(No registration required)
Welcome Back Celebrations with Asian Culture
North Campus | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Dragon and Lion Dance Team

September 13, 2016
(No registration required)
Welcome Back Celebrations with Asian Culture
Lakeshore Campus | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The Dragon and Lion Dance Team

September 28, 2016
(No registration required)
Take Back the Night March
Violence Against Women Prevention
North Campus, Meeting Room T132 | 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Natalie Elisha, LGBTQ+ Resource Coordinator, Humber College
*Shuttle bus service between Lakeshore and North Campus

September 30, 2016
(Online registration required)
Psychological Harassment and Bullying
North Campus, Boardroom B101 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Presenter: Cory Boyd, LL.B, Rubin & Thomlinson LLP

October 19, 2016
(To register: email: candice.warner-barrow@humber.ca)
Race Challenges: Power, Perception and Prejudice
North Campus, Community Room NX111 | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Target Audience: Senior Management
Presenter: Jane Elliott, Teacher, Lecturer and Diversity Trainer

October 19, 2016
(To register: email: candice.warner-barrow@humber.ca)
Race Challenges: The Anatomy of Prejudice
North Campus, Community Room NX111 | 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Target Audience: Humber staff, students & community
Presenter: Jane Elliott, Teacher, Lecturer and Diversity Trainer
*Lunch will be served at 12:15 p.m.

November 2, 2016 | November 9, 2016 | November 16, 2016
(To register: email: candice.warner-barrow@humber.ca)
Deep Diversity Learning Series
North Campus, Community Room NX111 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Presenter: Shakil Choudhury, Consultant, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
*Participants must be committed to attend all three sessions

December 6, 2016
(No registration required)
Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
North Campus, HSF Student Centre | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
*White ribbon and rose distribution with banner signing

Winter

January 9 to 27, 2017
(No registration required)
Photography Exhibit: Spina Bifida: Front to Back
Lakeshore Campus, L Space | 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Artist: Steve Kean
*Displayed Monday to Friday

January 20, 2017
(Online registration required)
Celebrating Chinese Heritage and Contributions in Canada
North Campus, Boardroom B101 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Presenter: Shaun Chen, Member of Parliament, Scarborough North
*Refreshments will be served at 11:45 a.m.

January 25, 2017
(Online registration required)
Identifying Human Rights Risk
North Campus, Boardroom B101 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Presenters: Catherine Peters, Partner &
Njeri Damali Campbell, Associate, Hicks Morley

February 1, 2017
(No registration required)
Black History Month Celebrations
Lakeshore Commons Area, L Building | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Curator: Francis Jeffers, International African Inventors Museum

February 10, 2017
(Online registration required)
Celebration of South Asian Culture
Preparing South Asian Students to Flourish in the Job Market
North Campus, Boardroom B101 | 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Srimanta Mohanty, The Social Planning Council of Peel
*Lunch will be served between 12:00 p.m. to 12:15 p.m.

February 28, 2017
(No registration required)
Black History Month Celebrations
North Campus, LRC Bld., Concourse Area | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Curator: Francis Jeffers, International African Inventors Museum

To register: hrs.humber.ca/register

For additional information e-mail: candice.warner-barrow@humber.ca

New Banner Finance Security Email Address
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August 11, 2016
August 11, 2016

Financial Services and Planning is happy to share exciting news about a new email address, FinanceSecurity@humber.ca, to be used for all Banner Finance Security inquiries/questions. This enhancement will ensure your emails are channeled directly to the Banner Finance Security Team.

Please note that FinanceSecurity@Humber.ca is to be used only for inquiries/questions. There is still a requirement to submit Banner Finance Security requests through the "Submit an eForm" option on its.humber.ca.

For any other Finance related questions, please visit the Financial Services and Planning website (humber.ca/finance/faqs) and fill in the "Ask a Question" form. 

Financial Services and Planning 
You can count on us!

Call for Participants in Massage Therapy Research
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August 10, 2016
August 10, 2016

The third year massage therapy students are looking for participants for their final year research projects. If you would like to help these students learn what it is like to conduct research, and receive free massage therapy in the process, contact Amanda Baskwill, Program Coordinator (amanda.baskwill@humber.ca; 416.675.6622 x5173) or Jessica Stacey, Clinic Manager (mtclinic@humber.ca; 416.675.6622 x5055). Individuals who complete the study process will receive a gift certificate to the Massage Therapy Clinic at Humber College to use following the study. If you are not sure if you are eligible or need more information before you commit, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Here are some of the people we are looking for. When you call or email, please reference the study number.

The Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome using Massage Therapy
Study #: 16MT001

We are looking for an individual who was been experiencing pain, numbness and tingling in the thumb, first two fingers, and ½ of the ring finger. Documentation must be provided if the individual has been clinically diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome, if a diagnosis has not been provided the clinic manager/instructor will perform a physical assessment to determine eligibility. Individuals who are experiencing carpal tunnel syndrome as a result of a secondary condition will not be eligible for the study. The length of this study is 8 weeks.

The treatments would take place on Thursday afternoon.

The Treatment of Patients with Functional Scoliosis using Massage Therapy
Study #: 16MT002

We are looking for an individual who has been diagnosed with functional scoliosis by a physician (documentation must be provided). Individuals who present with structural scoliosis and neurological manifestations will not be eligible to take part in the study. The length of the study is 11 weeks.

The treatments would take place on Thursday evening.

Organizational Changes in Food Services
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August 10, 2016
August 10, 2016

I would like to announce some organizational changes in the Food Services department as of August 8th, 2016. York Tang, formerly the General Manager of Food Services, is now heading up corporate projects at the Chartwells C & U Dining Services head office. Replacing York as General Manager will be Ashlee Collins. Ashlee has had successful tenure at multiple College and University locations over her 11 year career with Chartwells, most recently at Ryerson University. In her role at Humber, Ashlee will oversee the activities of the Food Services department across Humber’s Campuses, assuming responsibility for management in the areas of operations, and maintaining Humber College’s vision as it pertains to Food Services.

Executive Chef Jerome D’Souza has been promoted to Director of Culinary, overseeing all menu planning and development, procurement and standardization as it relates to retail and catering services for Humber North and Lakeshore campuses. Gobi Perumal will remain Food Service Director but will now be managing all of Lakeshore Campus Food Services, including the new Starbucks location in the Lakeshore Welcome Center.  Replacing Gobi at Humber North Campus will be Maria Nicholls who joins us from Sheridan College, where she oversaw all of the Chartwells food service outlets and catering. Jose Jurado, Food Service Director at Lakeshore Campus, will be moving to Humber North Campus Residence to manage the daily operations and nutritional well-being of our residents. Maxie Antunes, current manager of the Humber North Campus Residence cafeteria will be moving down to Lakeshore as Retail Manager leading the branded and non-branded outlets to operational efficacy. Please see the contact information below:

Ashlee Collins – General Manager ashlee.collins@humber.ca
Jerome D’Souza – Director of Culinary jerome.dsouza@humber.ca
Maria Nicholls – Food Service Director North Campus maria.nicholls@humber.ca
Gobi Perumal – Food Service Director Lakeshore Campus gobi.perumal@humber.ca
Jose Jurado – Residence Manager North Campus    jose.jurado@humber.ca
Maxie Antunes – Retail Manager Lakeshore Campus maxie.antunes@humber.ca

Any Food Service and Catering Managers not listed in the above changes have remained in their respective roles. Please join me in wishing all new and existing managers success in their new capacities.

Sincerely,

Paul Iskander
Director, Campus Services

Humber’s Human Rights Policy & Freedom of Speech
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August 10, 2016
August 10, 2016

Humber’s Human Rights Policy & Freedom of Speech

Did you know Humber’s Human Rights Policy outlines Humber’s position as it relates to Freedom of Speech?

Provided below is an overview of Humber’s statement on Freedom of Speech located in section two (2); page three (3) of Humber’s Human Rights Policy:

  • Faculty and students have the right to discuss and to debate culturally sensitive and controversial ideas and issues relevant to the curriculum, in an open and safe manner and without fear of reprisal.
  • Faculty members are required to exercise sound professional judgment and conduct, and intellectual integrity during discussions, arguments, and disagreements, when conducted at the College. Faculty members are required to conduct discussions in an open, responsible and respectful manner.
  • The persistent or vexatious use of demeaning or abusive comments or actions which have the effect of threatening, intimidating, demeaning or harming an individual or group, or is otherwise in excess of the reasonable limits on freedom of speech in a free and democratic society is unacceptable and cannot be justified by an appeal to “freedom of speech”.

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.

To view the full statement on Freedom of Speech in Humber’s Human Rights policy visit: 
humber.ca/policies/human-rights-policy-procedure

 

Asphalting at Entrance/Exits B and D
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August 10, 2016
August 10, 2016

The contractor will be grinding and removing all the inbound lane asphalt of Entrance D and one outbound lane on Friday, August 12th starting at 7 a..m. at North Campus (all day event).

On Saturday, August 13th, they will be asphalting a section of two outbound lanes of B exit. They will also be asphalting all of D entrance /exit lanes at this time.

Traffic in and out of the college will be the responsibility of the contractor. There will be delays in and out of the college on Friday and Saturday.

Please call me if you have questions or concerns at 416.678.7046.

Mark Palenchar
Site Coordinator, Facilities Management

70 Ningbo Students Arrive at Lakeshore Campus
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August 8, 2016
August 8, 2016

On July 28th, 70 students from Ningbo University arrived at Humber. For the last two weeks the students have been participating in The Business School’s Summer Orientation Program at the Lakeshore Campus. Throughout this intensive program students will be immersed in an English-only environment where they will learn skills to help them achieve academic success, improve their writing abilities, strengthen their speaking and listening skills, and prepare for their academic year in the Business Administration Program.

Outside of their daily classes, the students have been participating in a number of excursions including visiting Wasaga Beach and the CN Tower. Most recently, the students participated in an Urban Adventure race that had students compete against each other to find secret locations throughout downtown Toronto.

The orientation program will continue for another three-weeks, so if you see the students outside during one of their workshops, please feel free to join in on the fun!

Drew Harvey, Associate Dean, Pathways Programs
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August 8, 2016

It is with great pleasure that I announce that Drew Harvey has accepted the position of Associate Dean, Pathways Programs in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences effective August 22, 2016. Drew comes to Humber after enjoying a very successful academic career at Conestoga College where he began his career as a faculty member teaching a variety of courses in General Arts and Science, Liberal Arts, Fitness and Health and Health Sciences. He spent several semesters coordinating the Fitness and Health Promotion Program at Conestoga before moving into the position of Interim Associate Chair in the School of Health Sciences during which he oversaw the development and implementation of Conestoga’s showcase general education course in student success and wellness.  In addition, he has been responsible for overseeing the development of innovative teaching and learning spaces and developing innovative education experiences focused on interactive and digital learning.

Prior to joining Conestoga, Drew spent many years teaching at Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo where he also worked as a Research Coordinator in the Cardio-Respiratory Lab, focusing on engaging students in meaningful research opportunities, securing research grants and disseminating research results.

He holds a Master of Science degree in Work Physiology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology both from the University of Waterloo.  Drew is also a Registered Kinesiologist and Registered Health and Exercise Professional, and founded the Healthy Weights Program in Waterloo that focused on the development of evidence based, online lifestyle wellness and mental health education modules.  

On behalf of the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the entire Humber community, let me extend my congratulations and say that we look forward to working with Drew on many new and exciting initiatives as he leads the General Arts and Science programs as well as the Dual Credit portfolio at Humber.

Paula F. Gouveia
Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

N Building Elevator Shutdown
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August 8, 2016
August 8, 2016

The N building elevator (N floors 1, 2 and NB Receiving) at North Campus will be closed down for cab repairs from August 15th through to August 19th.

Thank you,
Humber Facilities

August 2016 Multifaith Calendar
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August 4, 2016
August 4, 2016

Humber Interfaith Calendar - Multifaith Holy Days & Festivals
August 2016

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 416.675.6622 x4427 or chaplain@humber.ca for due consideration.

01 Monday 
Civic Holiday (Canada)
Most Canadian Territories and Provinces celebrate some aspect of their culture & history.
August = Datkaagmini Giizis / Wiihoon (Aboriginal)
Datkaagmini Giizis is also known as Thimbleberry Moon (Ojibwe). Wiihoon is the season of the late salmon runs (Other). 
Kamal to August 19 (Baha’i)
Kamal, meaning Perfection, is the eighth month of the Baha’i year.
Lugnasad / Lammas (Wicca)
Celebrates the grain harvest, the Harvest of First Fruits, which many traditions celebrate as the funeral of Lugh, the sun God, whose strength is visibly waning by late summer.

02 Tuesday
New Moon The moon is at its least visibility.

08 Monday 
Fravardeghan / Muktad to August 17 (Zoroastrianism)
Memorializes ancestors in preparation for Nowruz (New Year) observed by followers of the Shensai calendar.

14 Sunday
Tisha B’Av (Judaism)
A day of mourning and fasting for the destruction of the First Temple in 586 BCE and the Second Temple in 70 CE

15 Monday 
Assumption (Christian-Catholic/Orthodox)
Celebrates the death and ascent to heaven of Mary, the mother of Jesus. 

18 Thursday
Full Moon The moon is at its greatest visibility.
Now Ruz (Zoroastrianism)
Now Ruz means New Day, the Zoroastrian New Year in the Shenshai calendar, when the prophet Zarathustra (Zoroaster) received a revelation.

20 Saturday
Asma to Sep 07 (Baha’i)
Asma, meaning Names, is the ninth month of the Baha’i year.

24 Wednesday
Birth of Zarathustra (Zoroastrianism)
Denotes the birth of Zoroaster, the founder and prophet of the Persian-based faith by the Shensai calendar.

25 Thursday
Janmashtami (Hinduism)
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna and his survival of an early life threat. 

30 Tuesday 
Paryushana Parva to Sep 05 (Jainism) 
The holiest period of the Year for the Shvetambara sect, celebrated for 8 days and a time of dedication to Jain ideals through fasting, worship of the Jina and public reading of the life-story of Lord Mahavira from the Kalpastura. 

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