Announcements

Melissa Gallo, Acting Associate Director, Advising & Career Services
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January 22, 2016

It is with great pleasure that I announce that Melissa Gallo will be stepping into the position of Acting Associate Director, Advising & Career Services, as of Monday, January 25, 2016.

Since the fall 2014, Melissa has been seconded from her role as manager, Peer Assisted Learning Support (PALS), to The Centre for Teaching & Learning, consulting on the development of a service-learning framework for Humber. During her tenure with PALS Melissa led the development of the TAP program for first-generation students and Humber’s Alternative Spring Break, restructured the tutoring program to meet the requirements of certification under the College Reading & Learning Association, and launched the first installation of the PASS program. 

Melissa has over ten years of experience here at Humber, which includes time as an advisor with the International Centre as well as teaching part-time. Melissa is currently a candidate for Doctor of Education at the University of Liverpool.  She brings a depth of knowledge about postsecondary services and learning, and a demonstrated creative talent for developing new programs both of which will be a great asset to advancing the mandate of Advising & Career Services. Please join me in congratulating Melissa.

Chantal Joy
Director, Advising and Student Academic Support

Connect Program: Academic Workshops for International Students
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January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016

One of the goals of the Connect Program (collaboratively organized by the International Centre and the Centre for Teaching and Learning) is to improve the academic, social and psychological performance of international students as they transition to life in Canada and at Humber College ITAL.

In addition to providing mentoring, the Connect Program offers a number of general and academic workshops to international students. The academic workshops address some of the academic issues that many international students might find challenging and are designed and delivered by a group of Humber faculty members. We would appreciate your support promoting these workshops among your international students. They can register via the links provided below:

How to Ace Your MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) Exam:

Wednesday, Jan. 27 - North LRC3057 - 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
eventbrite.ca/e/connect-how-to-ace-your-multiple-choice-exam-tickets-20144233946

Thursday, Jan. 28 - Lakeshore H212 - 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
eventbrite.ca/e/connect-how-to-ace-your-multiple-choice-exam-tickets-20145125613

The details of other upcoming workshops (“How to be Successful in Your First Written Assignment” & “Common Grammatical Errors”) will be shared with you in the near future. 

For more information, please contact Naghmeh Saffarian-Pour at naghmeh.saffarian-pour@humber.ca

Humber's Diversity Committee Wants You
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January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016

Are you a member of the Support Staff Group?

Humber’s Diversity Committee needs you!

Are you interested in joining a group that works alongside the College to increase inclusion? Please contact deborah.cooper@humber.ca by January 30, 2016.

Mandate

The Humber Diversity Committee (HDC) promotes leadership, innovation, collaboration and information sharing on all matters relating to Employment Equity and Diversity within the college. The HDC provides assistance to members of the College community in their roles as effective change agents, strategic planners and leadership developers.

The HDC facilitates the development and maintenance of collaborative partnerships with community agencies to achieve a workforce in which designated group members are represented and participate equitably at all levels and in all occupations at the College.

The HDC was established by the College with responsibility shared jointly by representatives of the Union Locals and the College to act as a consultative body on the development of an Employment Equity Plan.

The HDC is an advisory body that is consulted by the Human Resources Department on policies and procedures of Employment Equity and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

It is recognized that the Human Resources Department will be responsible for approving and implementing the employment equity action plans.

Meeting Dates 2015-2016 Academic Year - 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

  • January 26, 2016
  • February 23, 2016
  • March 22, 2016
  • April 19, 2016
  • May 17, 2016
Emergency Off-hook Service
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January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016

Information Technology Services is pleased to announce that it is once again in a position to offer off-hook service on telephones in learning spaces.

Effective immediately, taking a phone off hook in a learning space for more than a few moments will once again alert Public Safety that urgent assistance is needed.

Restoring the off-hook service is expected to help make for a safer campus by giving instructors a subtle yet effective way to alert Public Safety of issues.

Taking a telephone “off hook” is quick and easy. Simply lift the handset from its cradle and set it aside. An alert will be sent to Public Safety after a few moments.

Unfortunately, it is still not possible to offer the off-hook service outside of learning spaces. You still need to dial x4000 in the event of an emergency.

Know, however, that Humber’s efforts to offer a security alert function in work areas are ongoing and that a solution is expected in the coming weeks.

Should you have any emergency off-hook service questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at ryan.burton@humber.ca or x5290 at any time. 

Ryan Burton
Director of I.T. Planning & Client Services

The Humber Room Opens Jan. 25
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January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016

Be sure to check out The Humber Room and enjoy the new Gastropub quick service lunch menu and layout. 

Support student learning and eat fresh meals made to order!

The Humber Room will be open Monday to Friday for lunch: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. It will also be open on Thursday evenings 6:15 – 7:45 p.m. (subject to availability re: events).

Website: thehumberroom.ca
facebook.com/humberroomrest
@TheHumberRm

Contact: Richard Pitteway, 416.675.6622 x4019, richard.pitteway@humber.ca

Call for Exhibition Applications
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January 19, 2016
January 19, 2016

Humber Galleries is currently seeking exhibition application proposals for this coming summer and 2016-2017 Fall/Winter at North and Lakeshore campuses.

All applicants must fill out the Exhibit Application form and email it to galleries@humber.ca.
Downlowd the application here.

Applications are due January 29th by 5 p.m.

If you have any questions please contact Ashley Watson at 416-570-9547 or ashley.watson@humber.ca.

Website: humber.ca/lspacegallery
Facebook: facebook.com/HumberGalleries


 

Humber Food Truck Opens Tues. Jan. 26
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January 19, 2016
January 19, 2016

Want to order a Humber Food Truck meal but don't want to stand outside in the cold? We have a solution - order your meal from Gourmet Express!

Place your order for the Humber Food Truck at Gourmet Express! Take your receipt to the Humber Food Truck Runner (there will be a Humber Food Truck table by the doors across from Tim Horton's where a runner will be available). The Runner will take your order to the truck and deliver it to you - you won't have to wait outside in the cold!

Location: North Campus, Outside of D Building

Humber Food Truck Hours of Operation:

  • Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • Fridays: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Be sure to visit our website to see what we will be serving (posted this week!) humber.ca/foodtruck
Facebook: facebook.com/foodtruckhumber
Twitter: @foodtruckhumber

Contact: Rachael Ogorek, 416.675.6622 x5597, rachael.ogorek@humber.ca

 

 

Intensive Support for Overwhelmed Students
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January 19, 2016
January 19, 2016

Students who are overwhelmed can receive support from a new program called "From Intention to Action (FITA)" facilitated through the Student Accessibility and Wellness Centre.

Students will work with their FITA Coordinator to identify strengths, overcome challenges and develop a plan of action. 
This program is open to any student who feels overwhelmed.

To schedule an interview students can call Andrew Garnet at 416.675.6622 x4526 or email fita@humber.ca

Visit: humber.ca/student-life/swac/health-counselling/fita

Black History Month Celebrations: Wes Williams Cancelled
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January 19, 2016
January 19, 2016

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity would like to send a reminder that the scheduled Black History Month performance by Wes Williams on February 2, 2016 at the North Campus is cancelled.

2016 Fall Study Break Days
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January 18, 2016
January 18, 2016

We are pleased to announce that Humber College will introduce two Fall Study Break days in October 2016. This change is consistent with Fall breaks at other GTA colleges and meets the request of the Humber Students’ Federation to provide students with a mid-semester break in the Fall. The break will support students’ mental and physical well-being, as well as the opportunity to seek academic and non-academic support prior to the midterm point of the semester.

The Study Break days will fall on Thursday, October 6th and Friday, October 7th, prior to the Thanksgiving weekend. The College will be open during these days and students will have access to all facilities and services. The University of Guelph-Humber will remain open and continue to run classes.

If you have any questions related to this change, please contact your Associate Dean or Manager.

Sincerely,

Laurie Rancourt
Senior Vice President
Academic		 Jason Hunter
Vice President
Student and Community Engagement

 

 

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