North Campus Backfill Project
Communications Update

With many new buildings and spaces now in full use across the North Campus, we are pleased to report ongoing progress on our backfill projects.

As noted in a Communique from earlier this semester, the Humber Backfill Project is a two-year initiative that will reallocate approximately 146,000 square feet of space across 47 projects. The projects have been clustered into five contracts labeled A through E. Construction on Contract A is set to begin in December, with completion expected in August 2016.

Projects in Contract A include:

• Public Safety offices on the first floor of Building NX
• School of Applied Technology offices on the second to fifth floors of Building NX
• Fabrication/Maker Space lab, computer lab and classrooms in Building N
• Classrooms and Applied Technology project room and lab on the first two floors in Building J
• Classrooms, Liberal Arts & Sciences lab, COWD/Dual Credit/ETS offices on the second, third and fourth floors in Building H

Hoarding walls around the construction area are expected to be built in mid-December with demolition of the existing floors in Building NX to begin shortly afterwards. In an effort to minimize noise and disturbance to daily campus activity, debris removal will take place in the evening after 8 p.m.

The backfill projects are a significant opportunity to meet the growing needs of the North Campus, providing new labs, classrooms and office space for Humber’s students, staff and faculty. Here are some artist’s renderings to give you a glimpse into the campus’s future.

School of Applied Technology reception area, NX second floor

View from NX corridor into Applied Technology reception area

Student lounge, NX first floor

In the News
September and October 2015 Highlights
 

Montreal Gazette – September 2, 2015 – Festival Des Films Du Monde: Mina Walking Captures Gritty Kabul Reality
Article profiles Humber graduate Yosef Baraki and his film, Mina Walking. montrealgazette.com/entertainment/movies/festival-des-films-du-monde-mina-walking-captures-gritty-kabul-reality

Toronto Star – September 4, 2015 – The Hottest TIFF Tickets in Town: Our Annual ‘Chasing the Buzz’ Poll
Article on the Toronto International Film Festival features commentary from Sherry Coman, professor in Humber’s School of Media Studies & Information Technology. thestar.com/entertainment/movies/2015/09/04/the-hottest-tiff-tickets-in-town-our-annual-chasing-the-buzz-poll.html

Toronto Star – September 10, 2015 – Frosh Week Influx Turns Toronto Into a College Town
Article makes reference to the new bus loop at Humber’s North Campus. thestar.com/life/2015/09/10/frosh-week-influx-turns-toronto-into-a-college-town-micallef.html

The Medium – September 14, 2015 – Digimon, Love, and a New Indie Album
Feature article profiles Humber journalism student Yanis Khamsi, who launched his new album, Queen Kari. themedium.ca/arts/digimon-love-and-a-new-indie-album

Metro News Toronto – September 14, 2015 – Who Lives and Works in the Financial District, Toronto’s 9-to-5 Neighbourhood
Article with statistics on Toronto’s financial district makes mention of Humber’s School of Media Studies & Information Technology for its contributions to the survey. metronews.ca/news/toronto/2015/09/15/who-lives-works-in-toronto-financial-district.html

NOW – September 16, 2015 – Humber Takes Jacob Farjou to The Next Level
Article profiles Humber Fitness and Health Promotion graduate Jacob Farjou, who opened the first kinesiology-based clinic in Brampton. nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/class-action/jacob-farjou/

Etobicoke Guardian – September 18, 2015 – Humber College’s Food Truck Allows Students to Learn About Latest Food Service Trend
Article on Humber’s new food truck features quotes from dean Susan Somerville and Rudi Fischbacher associate dean of Humber’s School of Hospitality Recreation and Tourism. insidetoronto.com/news-story/5919837-humber-college-s-food-truck-allows-students-to-learn-about-latest-food-service-trend/

Ottawa Citizen – September 18, 2015 – Ferguson’s First: Veteran Ottawa Musician Releases New CD
Article profiles Humber music graduate Mark Ferguson who launched his new album, The Next Chapter. ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/music/jazzblog/fergusons-first-veteran-ottawa-musican-releases-new-cd

Aurora Banner – September 19, 2015 – New Star Shines at Aurora’s Magna Hoedown Showdown Friday night
Article features Humber Bachelor of Music graduate Sarah MacRae who was named champion of the 2015 Hoedown Showdown talent competition. yorkregion.com/news-story/5921133-new-star-shines-at-aurora-s-magna-hoedown-showdown-friday-night/

Toronto Star – September 20, 2015 – How YouTubers are Influencing Back-to-School Spending
Article on vlogging features Humber Interior Design student Shawna Paterson. thestar.com/business/2015/09/20/how-youtubers-are-influencing-back-to-school-spending.html

Williams Lake Tribune – September 22, 2015 – Don Alder Wins Multi-Genre Troiano Guitar Award
Article mentions Humber Bachelor of Music graduate Sam Dickinson, one of three winners in the jazz category of the 2015 Domenic Troiano Guitar Awards. wltribune.com/entertainment/328736821.html

Mississauga News – September 24, 2015 – Sweet’s Story Featured in GoodLife Fitness Campaign
Article profiles Emily Sweet, a current student in Humber’s Fitness Leadership continuing education program, who is being featured in an online campaign by GoodLife Fitness. mississauga.com/sports-story/5929695-sweet-s-story-featured-in-goodlife-fitness-campaign/

Co. Create – September 25, 2015 – Why are Canadians So Funny?
Article on new documentary, Being Canadian, features quote from Andrew Clark Humber Comedy: Writing and Performance program co-ordinator. fastcocreate.com/3051299/why-are-canadians-so-funny

DurhamRegion.com – September 29, 2015 – Pickering’s Jeremy and Courtney Stott Share Long-term Olympic Goal
Article profiles second-year Humber Police Foundations student Jeremy Stott, who is training (along with his sister) to be part of the 2020 Olympics. durhamregion.com/sports-story/5931052-pickering-s-jeremy-and-courtney-stott-share-long-term-olympic-goal/

The Intelligencer – October 2, 2015 – A Remarkable Woman
Article celebrates Humber Practical Nursing graduate Amey Gentile, who was the recipient of this year’s Remarkable Woman award in Belleville. intelligencer.ca/2015/10/02/a-remarkable-woman

Macleans.ca – October 6, 2015 – How Coding Boot Camps are Filling the Talent Gap
Article features comments from Humber Web Development graduate Gillian Black on a coding boot camp. macleans.ca/work/jobs/how-coding-boot-camps-are-filling-the-talent-gap/

Yukon News – October 7, 2015 – Yukon Documentary Showcased at Indigenous Film Fest
Feature article on short film, Look at Her, by Humber Art Foundation student Dallayce Smith. yukon-news.com/arts/yukon-documentary-showcased-at-indigenous-film-fest/

The Sudbury Star – October 8, 2015 – DeBonis Headlines Sudbury Comedy Night
Article profiles Humber Television Writing and Producing graduate Mark DeBonis and his recent comedy stints. thesudburystar.com/2015/10/08/debonis-headlines-sudbury-comedy-night

Toronto Star – October 9, 2015 – Five Ways to See Toronto’s Fall Foliage: Micallef 
Article mentions the Humber Arboretum as a great location for fall hikes. thestar.com/life/2015/10/09/five-ways-to-see-torontos-fall-foliage-micallef.html

Bradford Times – October 14, 2015 – Holland Marsh Soupfest… Soup to Warm the Heart
Article recaps the Holland Marsh Soupfest event, where a team of Humber students won Best Culinary Institute and People’s Choice awards for their soup.  bradfordtimes.ca/2015/10/06/holland-marsh-soupfest-soup-to-warm-the-heart

Investment Executive – October 15, 2015 – What’s in a Brand? It Depends
Article features quote from Steve Bang, professor with the Business School on the branding of financial institutions. investmentexecutive.com/-/what-s-in-a-brand-it-depends

Toronto Sun – October 19, 2015 – On the Road Again
Article features Humber’s Transportation Training Centre along with quotes from Rick Mikula program liaison officer. torontosun.com/2015/10/19/on-the-road-again

Burlington Post – October 22, 2015 – Burlington Photographer’s Image Wins Award
Article profiles Humber graduate Heather Clemente and her award-winning photograph, The Pepper Dare. insidehalton.com/community-story/5974224-burlington-photographer-s-image-wins-award/

DurhamRegion.com – October 22, 2015 – Pickering’s Chantal Gauthier to Compete for Canada at World Ringette Championships
Article profiles Humber Sports Management student Chantal Gauthier, who will be competing in the World Ringette Championships in Finland.  durhamregion.com/sports-story/5968958-pickering-s-chantal-gauthier-to-compete-for-canada-at-world-ringette-championships/

The Globe and Mail – October 22, 2015 – Reframe the Future with ‘Possibilities’ Not ‘Careers’
Article features comments from Humber Public Relations graduate Venessa Magny regarding her educational pathway. theglobeandmail.com/news/national/education/canadian-university-report/reframe-the-future-with-possibilities-not-careers/article26897788/

Toronto Star – October 22, 2015 – Driven to Earn a Degree, Age Aside
Article profiles Guelph-Humber Justice Studies student Sandra Tassone on her return to postsecondary education. thestar.com/life/further_education/2015/10/22/driven-to-earn-a-degree-age-aside.html

CBC.ca – October 23, 2015 – Ontario Retrofits Two Rooms For Aboriginal Ceremonies
Article features quotes from Humber’s Aboriginal elder Shelley Charles regarding the new Gathering Rooms at the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs building. cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/programs/metromorning/ontario-retrofits-two-rooms-for-aboriginal-ceremonies-1.3286378

Toronto Star – October 24, 2015 – 100 Women Who Care Find the Fast Lane to Fundraising
Article on grassroots movement, 100 Women Who Care features a quote from Humber Fundraising Management program co-ordinator, Denny Young. thestar.com/life/2015/10/24/100-women-who-care-find-the-fast-lane-to-fundraising.html

The Straits Times – October 25, 2015 – Conquer the Burger
Article profiles Humber Film and Television Production graduate Matthew Dick about being a chef at the new The Butchers Club Burger in Singapore. straitstimes.com/lifestyle/food/conquer-the-burger

Barrie Examiner – October 28, 2015 – Film Students Helping Animal Sanctuary Owners Following Fire
Article features Humber Bachelor of Applied Arts – Film and Media Production student Shayne Maglay, who rallied to assist the site of his crew’s film during a fire incident. thebarrieexaminer.com/2015/10/23/students-helping-animal-sanctuary-owners-following-fire

The Globe and Mail – October 29, 2015 – Why this is Linda Wade’s Favourite Room
Article features comments from Humber Interior Design graduate Linda Wade on her living room décor. theglobeandmail.com/life/home-and-garden/decor/why-this-is-linda-wades-favourite-room/article27003149/

Global TV- October 30, 2015 - The Morning Show Halloween Set Design
Interviews with Humber’s Interior Decorating students regarding Global’s Halloween set design. globalnews.ca/video/2308528/tms-halloween-made-possible-by-humber-college-interior-decorators

Humber Business Placement Centre’s Speed Networking Event took place on November 13th at the North Campus and was a tremendous success.

The event opened with our Associate Dean, Mark Hanna, addressing a packed house of 30 employers and 112 students. Mark shared personal experiences on networking and highlighted how beneficial it is to students. He stressed the importance of meeting sector-specific employers in order to update information and knowledge.

The keynote speaker was Ramesh Warrier, Director of eBrp Solutions. He held the attention of the audience with practical tips to the students from the employer’s perspective. He set the tone for an aggressive Speed Networking Event by giving them a different outlook on networking and sharing personal experiences in a simple and interactive manner.

Contact: Antoniette Di Marco, 416.675.6622 ext. 3662, antoniette.dimarco@humber.ca

TJX Canada welcomed Humber degree and postgraduate students for a Home Office Tour on November 18th, 2015. Anisa Haq, Talent Acquisition Coordinator and Natasha Reichen, Campus Talent Acquisition Manager, gave students the opportunity to visit TJX’s impressive new corporate office where they shared detailed information about possible work term positions available for Summer 2016.

TJX shared its mission, values and objectives and opened the floor to intrigued students who had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the organization. The event gave students a greater understanding of the TJX brand as well as a chance to network with the dynamic recruitment team.

Contact: Antoniette Di Marco, 416.675.6622 ext. 3662, antoniette.dimarco@humber.ca