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Multifaith Calendar - September 2017
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September 5, 2017

HUMBER INTERFAITH CALENDAR
MULTIFAITH HOLY DAYS & FESTIVALS

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 x4427 or chaplain@humber.ca for due consideration. 

01 Thursday

  • September = Mdaamini Giizis / Genuuqwiikw (Aboriginal)
    Mdaamini Giizis is also known as Corn Moon (Ojibwe). Genuuqwiikw is the season of mountrain trails and the fall hunt (Other).
  • Eid-al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice)(Islam)
    The concluding act of pilgrimage. As Abraham offered his son, Ishmael, to God, Muslims offer sheep, goats and camels. They distribute the meat to the poor.  Eid al-Adha is observed whether or not on pilgrimage.
  • First Parkash (Sikhism)
    Commemorates the installation of the Adi Granth, the Sikh Scriptures’ first edition in the Golden Temple by the fifth Guru, Arjan Dev, in 1604 CE.

04 Monday

  • Labour Day (Canada/USA)
    A national holiday to celebrate the contribution of labour to society by working persons.

05 Tuesday

  • Ananta-chaturdasi (Jainism)
    The Festival of Ten Virtues is the holiest day of Dashalakshani-parva for the Digambara sect.

06 Wednesday

  • Full Moon The moon is at its greatest visibility.
  • Ksamavani (Jainism)
    A day of universal forgiveness when Jains ask forgiveness of others for wrongs committed during the previous year and, likewise, forgive those who caused them suffering.

08 Friday

  • ‘Izzat to Sep 26 (Baha’i)
    ‘Izzat, meaning Might, is the tenth month of the Baha’i year.

12 Tuesday

  • Ghambar Paitishahem to Sep 16 (Zoroastrianism)
    Celebrates the creation of the earth and the harvesting of the summer crop.

20 Wednesday

  • New Moon The moon is at its least visibility.

21 Thursday

  • Rosh Hashana to September 22 (Judaism)
    Rosh Hashana is considered the anniversary of the creation of the world and begins at sundown on the previous day. It is the first of the Ten Days of Awe (or Repentance) ending with Yom Kippur and is celebrated with prayers and religious observances. Reform Jews celebrate for one day and others for two.
  • Hijra or First of Muharram to October 19 (Islam)
    The start of a ten day festival to celebrate the Islamic New Year and the Hijra (migration) of Mohammed and his followers from Mecca to Medina, where the first Islamic ummah (community) was established in 622 CE.
  • Navratri to September 29 (Hinduism)
    Nine nights starting on the new moon and ending on Dussehra are dedicated to the goddess Durga who had 9 incarnations and has the power of good to destroy demons.

22 Friday

  • September (Fall) Equinox Start of the Autumn (Fall) season.
  • Mabon / Harvest Home (Wicca)
    Celebrates life’s encapsulation as a seed to survive the cold, barren winter and the Harvest of the Vine which, as wine, symbolizes the Goddess’ power to transform youth’s sweet nectar into old age wisdom and spiritual maturity.
  • Shuki Sorei Sai (Shinto)
    Japanese peoples honour family ancestors with reunions & visits to ancestral grave sites.

27 Wednesday

  • Mashiyyat to Oct 15 (Baha’i)
    Mashiyyat, meaning Will, is the eleventh month of the Baha’i year.

28 Thursday

  • Durga Puja to Sarawati Puja October 13 (Hinduism)
    Celebrates the divine creative force of the universe and honours the 10-armed goddess Durga, wife of Shiva, and the destroyer of demons.

30 Saturday

  • Yom Kippur (Judaism)
    The holiest day of the year in Judaism begins at sundown and is a day of fasting. To seek oneness with God, Jews ask forgiveness and forgive others. They then can confess their sins and ask God's forgiveness.
  • Ashura (Islam)
    Commemorates the martyrdom of Husain (Prophet Mohammad’s grandson) observed by Shi’ites on the 10th day of Muharram.
  • Dussehra or Vijay Dasami(Hinduism)
    Celebrates the victory of good over evil (Lord Rama over the demon Ravan, the Goddess Durga over a demon) and follows the celebration of Navaratri (9 nights) and Durga Puja (worship) when other Goddesses are also worshipped.
Part-Time TESL Program for Humber Faculty and Staff
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September 5, 2017
Contact:
Paul Ward
Tel:
x75006
Email:
paul.ward@humber.ca

The following information is about our part-time TESL/TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) program leading to TESL Canada certification offered through CE in the School of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Over the past few years faculty and staff from Math, Liberal Studies, French, English, GAS, Health Sciences, HRT and our Administration have taken the program and received TESL training qualifying for TESL Canada certification. With so many international students in our colleges and universities these days, TESL training is no longer just for ESL teachers. TESL training provides any instructor with a solid base in teaching methodology, foundations of the English language, and ways to work with and support ESL students in your classes, no matter the subject area.

There are five required courses in our part-time TESOL program: two in-class, two online and a 20 hour practicum which can be completed in one of our Humber ESL classes. Each class is 30 hours in length and runs over a period of five weeks. In-class courses run on Monday and Wednesday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The courses are offered each semester, so you can complete the program at your own pace, in one, two, three or more semesters. Upon successful completion of all five courses, you can then apply to TESL Canada for certification. Being TESL certified also opens the door if you ever wish to teach overseas. For those instructors without any formal teacher training, this is also a great way to enhance your resume with a teaching credential. For Humber staff or instructors interested in the program, we will waive the $50 registration fee and cover the cost of the teaching practicum, the last course in the program. Unfortunately, as this is a non-funded CE program, the $20 tuition fee does not apply. Each course is $295.00. The link below will provide you with more information about the certificate and the individual courses.

liberalarts.humber.ca/programs/teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages.html

Fall classes begin on September 18.

If you would like more information, or are interested in registering for the program, please contact me directly.

Thank you,

Paul Ward
Director, Professional and Continuing Education, Liberal Arts and Sciences
paul.ward@humber.ca, x75006

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity is Branching Out
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When:
September 5, 2017
Contact:
Jodie Glean
Tel:
416.675.6622 x5685
Email:
jodie.glean@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The Center for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity is branching out. As of September 21, 2017, Jodie Glean, Manager Human Rights, Equity & Diversity will be working at the Lakeshore Campus every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Jodie will be located at WEL 3rd floor, Lakeshore. She can be reached at: 416.675.6622 x5685.

Still Time to Enroll in HRT Continuing Education Courses
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September 1, 2017
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There is still time to enroll in the diverse lineup of the School of HRT's Continuing Education courses. Explore an interest, gain a professional leg up or sign up for corporate training with your team.

Available courses include:

  • Art History Tourism - Rome
  • Fine Art of Cake Decorating Level 1
  • Gingerbread House Decorating
  • The Art of Truffle Making
  • Craft Brewing in Toronto
  • The Healthy Changes Program
  • Mental Health First Aid Training

To register, visit hrt.humber.ca/explore/part-time.html

Faculty Web Portal for Student Accommodation Letters
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September 5, 2017

Faculty are now able to access most student accommodation letters online using the Faculty Web Portal. 

Benefits of the Faculty Web Portal:

  • Faculty can view accommodation letters in two ways, by course or by student name.*
  • Faculty can access student accommodation letters online from any place, at any time through a secure web portal.
  • Faculty are notified as new students connect with ALS throughout the semester.
  • The portal displays the most recent version of the accommodation letter so in cases where accommodations are changing throughout the semester due to the nature of the functional limitations and/or program demands, faculty will no longer need to sort through multiple emails or files.

*Please note that students continue to have the option of self-managing the distribution of their accommodation letters. For this relatively small portion of students, faculty will continue to receive accommodation letters directly from students either electronically or in hardcopy. We ask that faculty continue to store these letters securely.

What has changed?

Please contact ALS at accessible-learning@humber.ca if you have further questions.

2017-2018 Board of Governors Meeting Schedule
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September 1, 2017
Board of Governors Meetings - Governors' Boardroom, LRC, North Campus
5:15 p.m. Dinner - 6:00 p.m. Board Meeting
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Tuesday, May 29, 2018 – Lakeshore Campus
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 – Board Retreat (9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

 

Business School Dean’s Newsletter - Summer 2017
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September 1, 2017

The Business School is pleased to share the Summer 2017 edition of the Dean's Newsletter with the college.

 Visit business.humber.ca/deansnewsletter

Global Challenge 2017 - Registration is Now Closed
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September 1, 2017
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Thank you to the Humber community for your overwhelming response to the Virgin Pulse Global Challenge. 

Please be advised that all available team spots have been filled and registration is now closed.

For those who have registered, your team captains have been notified of when and where to collect your starter kits which will include your Pulse device. 

Thanks to all teams that have registered and best of luck as you embark upon your 100 day journey!

If you have any questions about the program, please contact Michael Thompson at x5159 or michaelchris.thompson@humber.ca.

The 2017.2018 Humber Faculty Handbook is Here
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September 1, 2017

The 2017.2018 Humber Faculty Handbook is now online. The handbook is an excellent resource for all things concerning Humber College including practical resources for the campus and classroom before, during and the end of each term. 

Click here for your digital copy.

Humber’s United Way Committee is Looking for New Members
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September 1, 2017

Humber College’s United Way Committee is looking for new members. The committee meets approximately once per month from September until the end of the campaign in November. The committee organizes a series of fundraising initiatives over the fall semester and committee members assist in the planning and the execution of these initiatives. Please send an email to vinaya.gopaal@humber.ca if you’re interested in becoming a member of the United Way Committee.

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