Announcements

Registration Open for HLA@IFOA Keynote Speaker Susan Herman
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When:
September 21, 2017
Email:
jennifer.marotta@humber.ca
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Humber Liberal Studies @ IFOA 2017 Keynote Speaker  
October 28, 2017, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.  
Fleck Dance Theatre, Harbourfront

Professor Susan N. Herman President, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Topic: A Republic, If You Can Keep It. 

The current turn to authoritarianism in the US and other countries threatens democracy through suppression of dissent, wholesale surveillance, and attempts to sow division by demonizing groups of people on the basis of their race, ethnicity, or religious or political beliefs.  This keynote addresses these issues and offers some direction about what we can do about it.  For tickets to this event, register here: REGISTRATION

Registration is also open for the full academic conference, or for a single day. humber.ca/liberalarts-ifoa/registration

Speak Up and Out Against Contract Cheating
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When:
September 21, 2017
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Contract Cheating: “form of academic dishonesty where students get academic work completed on their behalf, which they then submit for academic credit [and/or advantage] as if they had created it themselves” (“About Contract Cheating”, nd)

WHEN?
October 18, 2017

WHO?
Students, Faculty, Staff, Administrators, all those who value learning!

HOW?
Participate in the Whiteboard Declaration!
On a whiteboard write a personal declaration about why contract cheating is wrong—add the
hashtags #humbercollege #excelwithintegrity - then tweet or post to Facebook

WHY?
Contract Cheating erodes learning, is dishonest, and unethical.

JOIN US!
contractcheating.weebly.com
Twitter: @humbercollege
Facebook: facebook.com/humbercollege

International Centre for Academic Integrity (ICAI)

Join the Connect Program and Make a Difference
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When:
September 21, 2017
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Join the Connect Program and Make a Difference

The International Student and Staff/Faculty/Admin Connect Mentoring Program is designed to enhance the experience of new international students at Humber College ITAL. We hope that this will be accomplished by creating an opportunity for faculty, staff, admin and Humber students to be part of a “Welcome Team” that will engage with new international students through informal, personalized and friendly social interactions.

WHY?

  1. To improve the social, psychological and academic performance of international students as they transition to life in Canada and at Humber College ITAL
  2. To enhance the feeling of hospitality on campus for new international students.
  3. To enhance the intercultural experience and cross-cultural knowledge of staff and faculty. Participation in this program will allow faculty, staff and admin to enrich their intercultural perspectives and communication skills while gaining a greater understanding of the goals, motivations and difficulties experienced by international students.

WHO CAN BE PART OF THE WELCOME TEAM?

The project will be open to all interested full and part-time faculty, staff and admin at Humber College ITAL (participation in the program is entirely voluntary).

WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?

  1. Attend the Mix & Mingle session.
  2. Attend at least two (2) Connect Program organized events during each term (e.g. Mix & Mingle, Potluck and Cookie Decorating Holiday Event, etc.).
  3. Meet with your mentee at least two (2) times outside of any Connect Program organized event during each term.

Note: If interested, please contact Devonne Sitzer on or before Thursday, September 28, 2017 at devonne.sitzer@humber.ca.

Thinking of Joining the CAAT Pension Plan?
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When:
September 20, 2017

Part-time session for Humber College
Date: Monday, September 22, 2017
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Thinking of joining the CAAT Pension Plan?

Enrolment in the CAAT Pension Plan is immediately open to all employees who work part-time or on contract.

If you are considering joining the pension plan, this session is for you. Sylvia Golebiowski, Lead of Pension Education at the CAAT Pension Plan will review the Plan benefits and what you need to consider in deciding whether or not membership makes sense for you, including:

  • How to estimate the lifetime pension you would receive from the Plan and the tax-deductible contributions you would make each pay
  • Your portability options if you leave the college system before retirement

The decision to join is yours. This session will help you make the decision that is right for you.

Register for Webinar

Office Supplies Vendor Tradeshow
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When:
September 20, 2017
Contact:
Monika Peternel
Tel:
x4204
Email:
monika.peternel@humber.ca

When:  Monday, September 25, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Where:  North Campus, Room B101

Contact:  Monika Peternel, 416.675.6622 x4204, monika.peternel@humber.ca

* No RSVP required *

Registration is Open for Winter and March Break Nature Camp at the Arb
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When:
September 20, 2017
Tel:
416.675.5009
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca

Sign Up the Young Explorers in Your Life for Outdoor Winter Adventures!

Designed for kids aged 5-12, the Humber Arboretum's Nature Camps are active, engaging day camps that give kids a chance to get outside and explore while they develop a lasting appreciation for the natural environment. Located at the back of North Campus, the Humber Arboretum's Nature Camps are a convenient option for the Humber College community.

Winter Nature Camp 2018 will take place over four days, Tuesday, January 2nd to Friday January 5th. 

March Break Nature Camp 2018 runs for five days, Monday, March 12th to Friday, March 16th.

Both camps include seasonal outdoor activities such as:

  • nature walks and forest exploration 
  • animal tracking
  • bird watching, owl prowls, and chickadee feeding
  • shelter building
  • Art and Ecology
  • plus snowshoeing if weather permits

In addition, March Break campers will take part in the Humber Arboretum's maple syrup harvest!

Register now and you can take advantage of a payment plan that allows you to spread out the cost while guaranteeing your child will have a spot in these smaller camp sessions. The four-day Winter Camp costs $160 for the week while March Break Camp is $235 (before and after-care is available at both camps for an additional fee). For Winter Camp only, single-day registrations are also available. 

Learn more and register through the Humber Arboretum website: humber.ca/arboretum/learn/camps.html

Humber Grad is a Finalist for the William G. Davis Innovation Fund
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When:
September 20, 2017
Contact:
Raina Faza
Tel:
x4348
Email:
raina.faza@humber.ca
Helpr Community App

Vote Now!

The top 10 proposals have now been selected for the William G. Davis Innovation Fund, announced by College’s Ontario to honour the legacy of William G. Davis in playing a vital role in creating Ontario’s college system and celebrating the 50th Anniversary. This fund supports innovative thinking and initiatives from aspiring visionaries, artists, humanitarians or entrepreneurs who want to leverage their college education to start something amazing.

We are proud to announce that Elicia Durtnall (2015, Web Design and Interactive Media), in collaboration with Emerson Stewart (2015, Web Design and Interactive Media), has reached the top 10 with the Helpr Community App, which creates a streamlined volunteering experience that benefits high school students and communities. As part of the Humber family, we ask that you take a few minutes to vote for Elicia and the Helpr Community proposal. Online voting is now open and will continue until November 5th.

Voting can also be done in person on Monday, October 16, 2017 outside the Learning Resource Commons when the College’s Ontario Amazing 50 Trailer Tour rolls its way into Humber. The trailer will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and you will have an opportunity to vote in addition to other fun activities that day.

The first-place winner will receive $15,000 to help fund the initiative. The person who finishes second will receive $5,000.

Please click the below link to register and vote:

amazing50.ca/innovationfund

For more information on the Helpr Community App click the below link:

amazing50.ca/innovation_fund/helpr-community-finalist

Be a Part of Shaping the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan: Complete the Survey!
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When:
September 19, 2017
Contact:
Regan Mancini
Tel:
x4965
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Humber’s future is your future

Complete the survey and be a part of shaping the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan.

Whether you attended a Strategic Planning Town Hall or not, fill out the survey by October 16 to make your voice part of the conversation.

It is essential that our strategic plan works for our entire community. Our college goals and the road map that will get us there need to reflect the aspirations of our students, faculty, staff and partners.

Please join us in this vitally important undertaking.

Chris Whitaker
President & CEO

United Way Thanksgiving Pie Sale
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When:
September 19, 2017
Contact:
mark.hanna@humber.ca
Tel:
x4676
Email:
mark.hanna@humber.ca
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As part of the annual United Way campaign Humber is once again selling pies for Thanksgiving. The pies are baked on‐campus in our culinary kitchens, guided by chefs from the School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism.

Each year we ask Humber to support the United Way of Toronto. We know the United Way and its member agencies make a difference in our communities. 

Pies are $15 each (9” pie)

  • Pies are $15 each (9” pie)
  • Choose from Apple Crumble, Southern Pecan, Pumpkin
  • Order by Thursday, September 28th, 5 p.m.
  • Pick up pies*: Thursday, October 5th, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    • At North Campus: outside Gourmet Express
    • At Lakeshore Campus: Welcome Centre Lobby

Please email the attached order form to mark.hanna@humber.ca before September 28th.

Thank you for your support of the United Way!

*pies not picked up by 2 p.m. will be re-sold.
**North, cash/credit/debit. Lakeshore, cash/credit/debit.

Bring a Leadership Workshop Into Your Classroom or Student Training
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When:
September 19, 2017
Contact:
Hilary Jandricic
Tel:
x3611
Email:
hilary.jandricic@humber.ca
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Did you know that Student Life’s Leadership Program offers leadership workshops by request?

The Workshop By Request Program allows staff and faculty to easily request leadership workshops to be facilitated in the classroom or student training sessions by a professional staff member. Staff and faculty can select from the list of available workshop offerings, including:

  • Personal Values & Ethics
  • Leading Others & Group Dynamics 
  • Conflict Management 
  • Professionalism
  • Assertive Communication 
  • Goal Setting  
  • Bringing in the Bystander*

This is a great opportunity to enhance the curriculum, proactively provide additional skills and tools to students and to emphasize connections between leadership skills and their academic area of study. To create the best learning experience, we highly recommend that the faculty or staff member be present during the workshop to assist in facilitating questions that may arise and aid in bridging content with course material. To best facilitate this, we highly recommend connecting with the Coordinator, Leadership Programs to discuss tailored case studies and expectations for classroom participation during the interactive components.

Not sure if the workshop fits your curriculum or training goals? Staff and faculty can also request some customization of an already offered workshop in order to best fit the student group to which it will be delivered. Requests are to be submitted 4 weeks in advance to allow for scheduling and workshop prep and can be submitted here: humber.ca/studentleadership/resources/leadership-workshop-request-program

For more information, visit our web-page and the attached information hand out.

* This 2 hour training program will discuss how we can all play a role as active, positive bystanders and create a community that is safer from sexual and relationship violence. The program teaches bystanders how to safely intervene in instances where an incident may be occurring or where there may be risk. Through in-depth discussion of issues and common scenarios, participants come to understand how they play a part in proactively preventing sexual and relationship violence, and how they can help survivors get the help and support they need.

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