Announcements

Humber Arboretum designated as new Environmentally Significant Area
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August 7, 2015

This year, the Humber Arboretum has been designated as a new Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) by the City of Toronto.

Environmentally Significant Areas are home to an extraordinary variety of plants and wildlife.

The Humber Arboretum is recognized in particular for its habitats for significant species-vulnerable, rare and/or threatened plant and animals. Significant species in the Humber Arboretum include 21 species of flora, 20 species of fauna, 17 bird species, 2 mammals and one amphibian.

Humber Arboretum habitat includes forest dominated by sugar maple, American beech, and red oak, with an extensive stand of white trout lily (a Carolinian species) and other spring ephemeral species.

Student Personal Training Program - Fall 2015
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When:
August 6, 2015
August 6, 2015
Registration Open Now!

Fall 2015 Student Personal Training Program:

Participate in the program and be assigned to a trainer from September to December 2015! The fee is $75.00 for the semester and the program includes: a health screening and goal setting session; initial and final fitness assessment; development of a workout program specifically for you; two student personal training sessions for one hour each week.
Jamie Even, Internship Coordinator
416-675-6622 ext. 4297
jamie.even@humber.ca
Call for Participants in Massage Therapy Research
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August 6, 2015
August 6, 2015

The third year massage therapy students are looking for participants for their final year research projects. If you would like to help these students learn what it is like to conduct research, and receive free massage therapy in the process, contact Amanda Baskwill, Program Coordinator (amanda.baskwill@humber.ca; 416.675.6622 x.5173) or Felicia Bremner, Clinic Manager (mtclinic@humber.ca; 416.675.6622 x.5055).

Individuals who complete the study process will receive a gift certificate to the Massage Therapy Clinic at Humber College to use following the study.

If you are not sure if you are eligible or need more information before you commit, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Attached are some of the people we are looking for. When you call or email, please reference the study number.

Humber's Human Rights Policy
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August 6, 2015
August 6, 2015

Do you know who is protected under Humber’s Human Rights Policy?

Humber’s Human Rights Policy clearly outlines that the policy applies to all members of the College community. This includes:

  • Employees and students at Humber College and at the University of Guelph-Humber;
  • Members of Humber’s Board of Governors;
  • Members of standing and ad hoc committees established by these institutions;
  • Members of societies and associations which have a direct relationship to or are under the authority of these institutions;
  • Contractors, service providers, researchers, and
  • Visitors, including invitees, guests or persons who have no ongoing connection to the institution but who are on campus.

For more information on Humber’s Human Rights Policy visit: humber.ca/policies/human-rights-policy

Have You Completed Your AODA Trainings?
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When:
August 6, 2015
August 6, 2015

1.  Customer Service Standard Training

The Customer Service Standard Training was the first mandatory training to be released under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005) (AODA).  All Humber employees who are full-time, part-time, sessional, contract and work-study students are required to complete the AODA Customer Service Standard Online Training.

The online training module can be accessed at the following link: hrs.humber.ca/human-rights-equity-diversity/training-programs/aoda-customer-service-standards-training.html

2.  Training for Educators

The Training for Educators is the second mandatory training to be released under the AODA, and requires Humber College to provide educators with accessibility awareness training related to accessible program or course delivery and instruction.  All full-time, part-time, sessional and contract educators, instructors, facilitators, presenters, curriculum developers and tutors are required to complete the online Accessibility Awareness Training for Educators.  

The online training module can be accessed at the following link:  hrs.humber.ca/training-modules/aodaeducators.html

3.  Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation/Ontario Human Rights Code
Training (IASR/OHRC)

The IASR/OHRC is the third mandatory training that was released under the AODA. All employees who are full-time, part-time, sessional, contract and work-study students are required to complete the IASR/OHRC Training. 

The online training module can be accessed at the following link:  hrs.humber.ca/training-modules/iasr-aoda-training.html

Please note:

  • All employees who fall under the category of “Educators” must complete all three (3) training modules.
  • All other employees must complete only two training modules: (1) Customer Service and (3) IASR/OHRC.

Thank you for ensuring Humber’s compliance with the AODA

For assistance, please contact Jessica Bowen, Manager, Human Rights, Equity & Diversity at jessica.bowen@humber.ca or at 416.675.6622 ext. 5685.

Notice of Water Service Interruption
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August 6, 2015
August 6, 2015

Notice of Water Service Interruption
H and J Building
Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Water Service Interruption has been scheduled for:
Wednesday August 12th 2015
10 p.m. until 6 a.m. 

Purpose: Regular maintenance 

Location: North Campus, H and J Buildings 

If you have any questions, please contact Larry Rinaldo, Manager of Plant Services, ext. 4454

Coming Soon: Changes to your Library Access
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August 5, 2015

Off-campus access to Humber library eResources for faculty and staff will be changing soon.

Your library PIN will be the first 10 letters of your last name.

If you are a current library user then you will be emailed a library notice with your new PIN.

Ningbo and Jimei Students Arrive at Lakeshore Campus
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August 5, 2015

The Business School is pleased to announce that 93 students from our partnership schools in China, Ningbo University and Jimei University have arrived. Over the next five weeks, the students will participate in a Summer Orientation Program at the Lakeshore Campus.

This program is designed to familiarize students with Canadian culture and Western classroom methodologies. Throughout the intensive program students will be immersed in an English-only environment where they will learn skills to help them achieve academic success, improve their writing abilities, strengthen their speaking and listening skills, and prepare for their academic year in the Business Administration Program.

Outside of their daily classes, the students will have the opportunity to visit Wasaga Beach, Niagara Falls, Canada’s Wonderland and the CN Tower. This coming weekend, the students will participate in an Urban Adventure race where teams will compete against each other to find secret locations throughout downtown Toronto. So if you are in the city on Saturday and see the students in their purple shirts, please feel free to join in on the fun!

Dr. Andrew Scott, Associate Dean - School of Creative and Performing Arts
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August 5, 2015

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Scott as Associate Dean, School of Creative and Performing Arts. Dr. Scott will play a critical role in curriculum design and review, faculty and staff evaluation and development, industry partnerships, and financial planning.

Dr. Scott joined Humber’s esteemed music faculty in 2005 and has been the program’s head academic advisor, while teaching music history and overseeing the music business area since 2010. During the 2014-2015 academic year, he was the acting Program Co-ordinator of the Bachelor of Music program. Dr. Scott has taught at the University of Guelph, where he also directed the school’s jazz ensemble, and at the University of Western Ontario. He has published widely in scholarly journals and has presented academic research papers at conferences across North America.

At Humber, Dr. Scott created ArtsAbled, an interdisciplinary extra-curricular program teaching entrepreneurial and arts-sector leadership skills; implemented the Bachelor of Music program’s inaugural listening party, designed four degree-breadth courses, received a 2013 SIRF grant, and sat on a number of college-wide committees. He has worked with the Registrar’s Office to develop pathways into the Bachelor of Music program, and mentored new faculty through the Teaching Excellence Project.

Dr. Scott holds a doctorate in musicology from York University and a master of music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music. In June 2013, he graduated from the Harvard Summer Institute on College Admissions. A runner and proud father of three, Dr. Scott is a guitarist and composer who works in the areas of jazz and popular music.

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Andrew Scott into his new role at Humber!

Steve Bellamy
Dean, School of Creative & Performing Arts

Humber Sustainability Blog: Eco-Friendly Camping
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When:
July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015
Planning a camping trip this long weekend? Check out Humber Sustainability's latest blog to ensure your outdoor adventure has the smallest possible environmental impact.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Civic Holiday weekend!

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