Announcements

When:
February 24, 2025
Three students walking along a hallway.

Every day, the incredible faculty and staff at Humber Polytechnic go above and beyond to make this a place where students can thrive and where each of us is proud to work. In honour of Employee Appreciation Day this coming March 7, you’re invited to show your gratitude by making a donation to acknowledge one of your Humber colleagues who has gone above and beyond, who has achieved an important milestone or who has made your time at Humber special.  

Your gift today can be directed toward one of our priorities: 

  • Supporting scholarships, bursaries and emergency funds — Gift a Humber education to students in need, helping them stay on track as they pursue their passions and bright future. 
  • Fighting student food insecurity — Provide direct subsidies to help students access food on campus while bolstering Humber’s efforts to conquer food insecurity. 
  • Empowering students in foster care — Help students in foster care (or “extended society care”) overcome their unique financial challenges while showing them we believe in their success. 

You can also choose to give back directly to your Faculty or department, where you’ll be able to see the impact of your donation first-hand.  

Plus, when you celebrate a Humber coworker for Employee Appreciation Day, you can also choose to send your honouree a personalized e-card to let them know that your donation was made and how their work is appreciated. 

Join us in celebrating the incredible contributions of our Humber family—make your gift today and help us make this year’s Employee Appreciation Day even more special!

When:
February 24, 2025
EDIB Advisory Council

We are excited to announce that on Thursday, January 16, 2025, the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging launched the EDIB Advisory Council. This council has been established to support our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment for all members of our community. The EDIB Advisory Council will serve as a key advisory body, providing guidance, insights, and recommendations on initiatives and strategies related to the implementation, progress, and evaluation of the EDIB Action Plan.   

The launch of the EDIB Advisory Council is a direct reflection of our commitment to Building Brilliance, where a sense of belonging and equity is central to the academic and personal success of our students, faculty, and staff. Together, we are building a campus where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to a truly inclusive learning, working and living environment. 

As part of this initiative, we are also thrilled to inform you that community engagement sessions will begin Thursday, April 10, 2025. These sessions will offer an opportunity for all members of our community to engage in open dialogue, share feedback, and contribute ideas on how we can continue to make progress toward an even more inclusive and supportive campus environment. We encourage you to register online now for sessions, as your voice and perspectives are crucial to shaping the future of our community.  

We have also created an online EDIB Feedback Form where members of the community can share their thoughts and ideas on the implementation, progress and evaluation of the EDIB Action Plan. 

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to building a more inclusive and equitable community. 

When:
February 21, 2025

The Student Wellness and Equitable Learning (SWEL) team is here to support Humber faculty and staff with professional development and training workshops to foster well-being across our campus.

We offer workshops for faculty and staff (Recognize, Respond and Support Learners in distress) as well as workshops for learners within the classroom (Overview of SWEL services and programs). To request a workshop or presentation, simply fill out our SWEL Workshop & Presentation Request Form.

Help create a supportive, resilient, and inclusive environment at Humber!

When:
February 21, 2025
Contact:
Amanda Montgomery
Tel:
6472236388

This is a reminder for two important dates on the Quick Reference Table of Year-end Deadlines.

A) Revenue Deferral Requests – Friday, February 21, 2025

Requests for unearned revenue deferrals should be based on the anticipated year-end balances and must be made by submitting a Revenue Deferral Request Form to Evan.Chin@humber.ca by the above date. Requests will be approved in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The form identifies the eligibility criteria.

B) Procurement Planning – Friday, February 28, 2025

The Strategic Sourcing Plan has been initiated and will be reviewed with each Faculty/Department on a quarterly basis, as needed. If additional procurements are required, they must be submitted via the online intake form.

Requests for Tender (RFT) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and may not be completed by year-end if requested after January 31, 2025. Request for Quotations, Non-Competitive Procurements, and related purchasing activities must be initiated by the date above to ensure adequate time is allotted to complete the procurement cycle by the year-end date.

Please take note of the above important dates and reach out to Finance if you have any questions.

When:
February 21, 2025

The Centre for Innovation in Health and Wellness (CIHW) invites Humber faculty, staff, and students to participate in 20-minute guided mindfulness sessions.

Offered as part of CIHW's Mental Health Innovation Lab pilot, these free sessions are led by Humber students and staff members.

No need to register—just drop by room K 201 at Humber's North Campus to join in at any of the times below.

Session Timings (until April 11, 2025)

  • Mondays at 12 p.m.
  • Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
  • Thursdays* at 11:30 a.m.
  • Thursdays* at 2 p.m.

*Thursday sessions begin March 13, 2025.

When:
February 20, 2025
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Client receiving microdermabrasion

Spring is around the corner and it is time for you to visit The Humber Spa. Reveal a brighter you!

Microdermabrasion Promotion

  • Brazilian - $45.00
  • Microdermabrasion - $40.00
  • Microdermabrasion w/LED Light Therapy - $50.00
  • Gel/Shellac Pedicure - $35.00

Available February 17 to March 21, 2025.

Retail Promotion

  • Skincare Exfoliants and Masques are 20 per cent off

Spa Services and Retail Boutique Hours:

  • Monday to Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday to Thursday: 2:45 p.m to 6:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 1:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Humber Spa will be closed for the mid-semester break from March 3 to 7, 2025.

Appointments can be made in-person, by email or phone:

When:
February 20, 2025
Contact:
Caleb Eggert
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Drop In Sport Schedule

Drop-in Sports are open to everyone regardless of playing level, ability or experience!

If you're looking for a fun way to stay active, meet new people and practice some skills, join us weekly throughout the winter semester for:

  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Ball Hockey
  • Indoor Soccer
  • Volleyball
  • Indoor Cricket
  • Pickleball
  • and more!

View the drop-in schedule for February 24-28:

Monday

  • 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Badminton
  • 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Pickleball
  • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Indoor Soccer

Tuesday

  • 11:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Volleyball
  • 12:30 - 3 p.m. - Indoor Soocer

Wednesday

  • 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. – Pickleball
  • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. – Ball Hockey
  • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - 3v3 Basketball

Thursday

  • 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Women's Basketball
When:
February 20, 2025
Contact:
Jener Gurrea
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Two students assembling mechatronic device.

This program introduces high school students to fundamental STEAM concepts, focusing on exploring mechatronics and automation, to spark their interest and build a foundation for future studies or careers in STEAM fields. Students will develop skills such as understanding pneumatics, sensors, and control technology, programming circuits with FluidSIM, building models, and learning basic industrial automation terminology. 

Schedule: 

  • March 10-11, 2025
  • March 13-14, 2025

Location: Humber Polytechnic North Campus and Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation 

Registration: Register now and give your child a head start in STEAM!

Note:  

  • Humber staff receive a 10 per cent discount, use BCTIHUMB10 before checking out.  
  • Lunch and transportation are not included. 

Please email jener.gurrea@humber.ca if you have any questions.

When:
February 20, 2025
Contact:
Humber Press
Image of the cover the SPARK featuring a magazine with a yellow background

SPARK returns with a fresh issue showcasing groundbreaking ideas and innovative projects shaping the future. 

The new issue features innovative projects taking place across Humber—from exploring the role of AI in education to promoting mindfulness in early childhood education to reimagining the car of the future.

Exclusive interviews:  

  • Erika Smith, PhD (Educational Development Consultant, SoTL, University of Calgary) and Richard Hayman, MA & MLIS (Associate Professor & Digital Initiatives Librarian, Mount Royal University) discuss the intersection of knowledge mobilization, knowledge translation, and the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning in a compelling video feature.
  • Dennis Kappen, PhD, and George Paravantes, MFA 1xD, from Humber’s Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design, share insights on their visionary research on exploring the future of driving.

Plus, explore inspiring stories from Humber’s Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the Centre for Creative Business Innovation.

Read SPARK Issue 12 now and get inspired.

When:
February 20, 2025
Contact:
Oeishi Bhattacharjee
Tel:
6475223267

Please be informed that the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC), located on the second floor of the LRC at North Campus and the second floor of the Welcome Centre at Lakeshore Campus, will be closed for a staff event on March 5, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Our services will be available before and after these hours (that is from 8:30 -10:30 a.m. and then again from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.)

During the temporary closure, all SWAC services, including Health Services, Counselling, Accessible Learning Services, Student Connection, and Community Care, Residence Life, and Health Promotion, will be unavailable. 

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to supporting you! 

In case of emergency, the following resources are available: 

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