The International Centre is proud to share student success stories. Studying abroad, away from home and your family and friends, can be challenging. The International Centre is here to offer support!  

This month, Victor Wang, an Electromechanical Engineering – Automation and Robotics student from China talks about his experience at Humber:

“I’m really happy that I chose to study at Humber. I believe that to be successful in your academic studies, you have to be really interested in what you’re studying, and I love my program. Your interest will motivate you, enable you to succeed and prepare you for your future working career.”

Read the full story on our blog (www.yourhumberworld.com): bit.ly/22uJJR5

Last week, Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan announced that the Government of Canada will launch the application process for a $2 billion fund aimed at improving research and innovation infrastructure at colleges and universities across Canada.

The Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund will help modernize and improve the environmental sustainability of research facilities at campuses throughout Canada. More specifically, according to the Ministry of Science, the program will support projects that:

• Improve the scale or quality of facilities for research and innovation, including commercialization spaces
• Improve the scale or quality of facilities for specialized training at colleges focused on industry needs; or
• Improve the environmental sustainability of research, innovation or training infrastructure

This is an important step in acknowledging that innovation and research are key components of Canada’s ongoing economic growth, and Humber is uniquely positioned to take advantage of this new funding opportunity. With extensive partnerships with industry and the community, we are set to help foster collaboration, create a new generation of skilled workers, and help drive Ontario and Canada’s prosperity.

We are now assessing projects that could be eligible for funding through this new initiative, and will update you as work progresses. 

For more information, go to the Post-Secondary Institutes Strategic Investment Fund website.

On behalf of the Showcase 2016 committee, I wish to thank you for being a part of this exciting day!

Showcase encourages everyone to dive in and share their own Wave of Excellence throughout our Humber community. We look forward to learning about your passions and your unique approach as a leader.

This year's theme, Wave of Excellence, is a reflection of our keynote speakers —  Gold Medal Champion Mark Tewksbury and award winning Olympic coach Debbie Muir — whose extraordinary work as a team celebrate the best in leadership skills and achievement. Mark and Debbie also remind us to consider the difference we are making along the way — a vital part of the Champion's Journey!

We encourage and welcome all part-time and full-time staff to attend this unique, free event!

Breakfast and lunch will be provided, and be sure to remember to register for the après event as well.

We look forward to seeing you Thursday, June 2nd, at the Lakeshore Campus.

Melody Johnson, Chair, Wave of Excellence 2016

Please submit your proposals online. We are currently accepting proposals for interactive workshops, presentations, training sessions, and creative exhibits for Market Place Learning Exchange. Proposals deadline is Thursday, May 5th, 2016.

See the showcase website: humber.ca/showcase
Showcase Twitter: @HumberShowcase #Wave2016

Since our founding in 1967, Humber College has become a recognized leader in postsecondary education with a proud polytechnic identity. In recent years, we have seen unprecedented growth and demand and now serve more than 29,000 full-time students across our eight academic schools. There is much to be proud of and we couldn’t have done it without the hard work and contributions of our people.

In recognition of our long serving employees, we are offering a one-time Voluntary Retirement Program to those who are eligible to retire with an unreduced CAAT pension as of March 31, 2016.

Long service and employee recognition are important to Humber. As we meet our commitments to student success, we must also honour the efforts and ideas of those who have brought Humber to where we are today. Humber is committed to investing in our employees and this offer is an expression of that commitment.  This program recognizes our long service employees while providing new opportunities for others. As employees participate in this program, know that we have a commitment to maintain the level of full-time complements across Humber. 

Choosing when to retire is a personal decision. We are offering the Voluntary Retirement Program to our full-time employees who are eligible to retire with an unreduced pension as of March 31, 2016. Those identified as eligible will receive a letter mailed to their home address informing them of their eligibility for the program. Please note that approvals are subject to eligibility and operational requirements.

Thank you all for your continued hard work and bringing your best to Humber every day.

For more information about the Voluntary Retirement Program, please see the attached Frequently Asked Questions. If you cannot find the answer to your question, contact Christa Hinds at 416.675.6622 ext. 2271, christa.hinds@humber.ca or Sabrina Sibbio at 416.675.6622 ext. 3648, sabrina.sibbio@humber.ca.

Sincerely,

Lori A. Diduch