Announcements

When:
November 24, 2016

This month, the School of Creative and Performing Arts bids fond farewell to two valued colleagues: Maria Gonsalves and Cynthia Good.

Maria Gonsalves’ career at Humber has spanned three decades, two campuses and numerous programs and workshops. Though she started in Marketing, she’ll be remembered most for her contributions to the School of Creative and Performing Arts, where she has brought her innate warmth and considerable knowledge of the College to the position of business manager since the School’s inception. Maria has spent countless hours tirelessly supporting faculty and staff, celebrating students, and nurturing the professional development of her colleagues -- not to mention singing the national anthem at many President's Breakfasts!

After a storied career as president and publisher of Penguin Books Canada, Cynthia Good joined Humber College as the founding program co-ordinator of Creative Book Publishing in 2005. In Fall 2014, she stepped down as co-ordinator to focus on program and community outreach as SCAPA's first Director of Student and Industry Initiatives, a role that allowed her to focus on special projects with external partners such as The Book and Periodical Council and Holland College (Charlottetown, PEI). With her keen intellect, creativity, and boundless enthusiasm for student success, Cynthia has been the embodiment of teaching excellence and a leader among her peers.

Maria's last day in the office will be Friday, November 25, and Cynthia's, Wednesday, November 30. We wish them continued success and happiness in this next chapter.

When:
November 24, 2016

Reminder: The holidays are almost here, and with the college closing on December 22, 2016, payroll deadlines are also approaching. To ensure that all staff receive their pay on December 23, 2016, all payroll documents must be received in Payroll no later than December 9, 2016 at 12:00 p.m.

Online timecards remain due on December 12, 2016. For the January 6, 2017 pay, all documents must be received in Payroll no later than December 15, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. Online timecards for this pay should be estimated and entered no later than December 19, 2016.

A detailed payroll calendar for December 2016 is available by navigating to: hrs.humber.ca/payroll

If you have any questions, please contact Valerie Bardy at 416.675.6622 x4223.

When:
November 24, 2016
Contact:
Darren Richards
Tel:
x5825
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
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Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

All Faculty and Staff are invited to attend the CTL Creative Studio Lakeshore Launch Party - happening this Friday, November 25th!

Highlights:

  • We will have pizza, cupcakes, and refreshments available
  • A speech by our President, Chris Whitaker, will commence at 12:30 p.m.
  • Grand prize giveaway available to all faculty and academic staff
  • Swag!  There will be opportunities for everyone to win some swag
  • Drop-in any time from 10:30 a.m to 2:00 p.m.

If you haven't already registered, please click here (faculty and academic staff qualify for an extra entry for one of two grand prizes):
humber.ca/centreforteachingandlearning/register.html?form=24

For more information about the launch:
bit.ly/CTLCreativeLaunch-Lake

Watch our Epic Trailer:

When:
November 24, 2016
Contact:
Chris Nanos
Tel:
416.675.6622 x5580

Notice of Hydro Service Interruption: North Campus-N and NX Buildings

Start: 10 p.m. - Saturday, November 26, 2016
Finish: 2 a.m. - Sunday, November 27, 2016

Purpose: To install meters on College electrical infrastructure.

Location: N and NX Buildings. Backup power will be available.

Staff, faculty and students will not be allowed entry into N and NX buildings during the hydro shutdown.

If you have any questions, please contact Chris Nanos at 416.675.6622 x5580.

When:
November 24, 2016
Contact:
Yifei Zhao
Tel:
905.366.1102
Drone Demo

Humber's UAV/Drone industry training partner AlteX UAV Technologies hosts the Drone Demo session with journalism students. Promoting safe and legal drone operations in Canada while deciphering the success and myth factors of drone technology, equipment capabilities and government regulation.

Visit Humber's full UAV/Drone program at: https://mediastudies.humber.ca/uav

When:
November 22, 2016
Contact:
Pearline Lung
Tel:
x4609

For most people, the holiday season is a happy and exciting time spent with family and friends. For those who are going through personal hardship, however, these times can feel even more challenging than usual. Even within Humber College, and for various reasons, some of your colleagues are battling through financial struggles and personal challenges.

This is the first time the Union is running this event. Our goal is to help alleviate some of the burdens these individuals and their families are facing by providing food, clothing, and toys as needed. At this time, we are accepting donations of non-perishable foods, new/gently used clothes, and new/gently used toys.

Any Humber employee who is interested in receiving a holiday package can contact us via email (info@humberfacultyunion.org) or in person (K216). To the best of our ability, your package will be customized to fit your needs. Your participation is completely confidential. If there are no interested parties, all donations will be donated to appropriate charities, such as United Way, Humber student food bank, or local shelters.

To ensure enough time to prepare these packages, please donate your goods by Friday, December 9, 2016.

Thank you,

Humber Faculty Union
OPSEU Local 562

humberfacultyunion.org/drive

When:
November 24, 2016

I’m pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Price to the position of Director, Student Life within the Department of Student Success and Engagement. Neil comes to Humber College from George Brown College, where he taught for over ten years, most recently in the Centre for Preparatory and Liberal Studies. Neil is former Executive Director of LogicalOutcomes, a non-profit consultancy focused on strengthening the human services sector through applied research and program evaluation. 

Neil has extensive experience working as a program leader, community researcher and youth advocate. Passionate about access to post-secondary education, he has held management positions with Pathways to Education and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada. Neil’s pedagogical and subject matter expertise, his deep awareness of the multiple barriers that college students face, and his demonstrated ability to foster effective relationships across the college sector, will be invaluable in his new role.

Neil holds a Master of Public Policy and Administration degree from Ryerson University, a Bachelor of Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), and a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from York University. He has led a number of programs focused on student retention, and has been an invited speaker provincially with the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Development, as well as internationally with such organizations as the Mozilla Foundation.

Neil’s work embodies a deep commitment to learning, collaboration and facilitation. He is constantly in search of new ways to merge his interests in education, technology and community-building.   Neil will be a great addition to a strong group of leaders as we advance our support of student success.  He will start on January 9th, and I hope you will join me in warmly welcoming him to Humber

Jen McMillen
Dean of Students, Student Success and Engagement

When:
November 24, 2016

Just a reminder that today is Jane's last day at Humber after more than 30 years of service.

Please join us in celebrating with Jane in B308.

Thursday, November 24 from 2 until 4 p.m.

When:
November 23, 2016

Just a friendly reminder to visit the new Starbuck’s store located in the Welcome Centre at Lakeshore Campus. Meet the team of amazing baristas and warm up with a delicious gourmet beverage!

Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

IMPORTANT CHANGE
Please note that the Meal Plan office has recently moved from KB101 to KB115 which is located Should you require assistance in locating the new office, please don’t hesitate to call the Meal Plan office at x5193.

When:
November 23, 2016
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

As we enter the final stages of the GCC, we have one last mini challenge to beat – will you join the club? The final mini challenge will take place from Thursday, November 24th until Wednesday, November 30th, where you will have the chance to push yourself to the limit and secure that final, gleaming Mini Challenge trophy. 

  • Take 75,000 steps over seven days and join the 75,000 Club
  • Take 100,000 steps over seven days and join the 100,000 Club
  • Take 125,000 steps over seven days and join the 125,000 Club
  • Take 150,000 steps over seven days and join the 150,000 Club

How will you win the challenge?  You can break it up into accruing a daily average over seven days, or aim for one, high-stepping day.

Good luck!

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