Announcements

When:
February 24, 2016
February 24, 2016

On behalf of the CICE Student Council we would like to send out a special thank you to our friends and colleagues at Humber College for their generous donations to our clothing drive. With everyone’s help we were able to donate 3 full car loads of clothing to benefit Syrian Refugees.

~Thank you~

Please stay tuned for other events brought to you by the CICE Student Council.

When:
February 24, 2016
February 24, 2016

On behalf of the SSAW Planning Committee, we invite you to participate in the 2016 Support Staff Appreciation Week (SSAW) survey. You are encouraged to offer your feedback.

This survey will take just a few minutes to complete and will be open until March 8, 2016.

Simply click on this link to get started: surveymonkey.com/r/JTZSYCG

If you have any questions, please contact Julie Pellegrini at julie.pellegrini@humber.ca

Thank you! 

 

When:
February 24, 2016
February 24, 2016

Be sure to try our new Gastropub express menu! From fresh soup and salads to sliders, baby back ribs and thin crust pizza - all items are $10 or less! Have a delicious meal on campus and support student learning at the same time.

Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Location: North Campus

Reservations accepted, but not required! (recommended for large groups)

thehumberroom.ca
facebook.com/humberroomrest
@TheHumberRm

Contact: Richard Pitteway, richard.pitteway@humber.ca
For reservations: 416.675.5012

When:
February 24, 2016
February 24, 2016

Have an upcoming family event? Catering has you covered!

Book your weekend or summer event in The Humber Room and let us cater it for you. Have an event planned offsite? We can come to you! (min. 60 ppl for offsite events).

Contact: Antonio Folino, 416.675.6622 x4073, antonio.folino@humber.ca

When:
February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016

Volunteer Position Opportunity


There are several international volunteer positions available for full-time Humber College employees who feel they have skills to offer and the passion for helping those in need.

A diverse range of skills are needed such as, strategic and organizational planning, health, engineering, law, IT and office administration, sales and marketing, vocational training, human and financial resource management, communications, agriculture and the environment. Currently, placements are being offered in Latin America (Guatemala, Peru, Bolivia), Africa (Ghana, Malawi, Tanzania, Sénégal, Burkina Faso), Asia (Nepal, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Mongolia) and Haiti.

What is Leave for Change?

Leave for Change is part of Uniterra, an important international volunteer program in Canada, which is managed by two non-profit organizations: WUSC (World University Service Canada) and CECI (Canadian Centre for International Studies and Cooperation).

What does the employee do?

The employee volunteers during their vacation and serves for approximately 3-4 weeks; prior to leaving, the employee will participate in 2 days of pre-departure training. Once the employee arrives at their destination, s/he will share knowledge and skills with the local partner organization and on return, shares the experience with colleagues.

Leave for Change is all about capacity-building. This means volunteers train others in their field of expertise. Volunteers do not act as employees, but as advisors who transfer skills to local staff so as to build their host organization’s capacity in a certain areas. Country preferences of volunteers are taken into consideration but we cannot guarantee that a volunteer will be sent to his/her preferred country.

What does Humber College do?

Humber College, as a partner of the Leave for Change program sponsors full-time Humber employees to participate in the program by contributing $6000 per employee volunteer to Uniterra for the placement, facilitating in the volunteer selection process and by supporting volunteers in sharing their experience upon return.

What does Leave for Change do?

Leave for Change provides pre-departure training and covers the cost of: vaccinations, insurance, airfare, lodging and provides a daily stipend. In addition, they also coordinate transportation, in-field logistics and monitor security and the well-being of volunteers in the field.

How do I apply for this program?

After going over the list of postings (agora.ceci.ca/postesVacantsCS_en.html), choose 1-3 mandates that you feel best match your professional skills and experience. (If you do not see a post that matches your skills, please outline the professional skills you can share and include any community or volunteer experience you have had in your cover letter.) To apply, complete the online application form and attach your resumé and cover letter identifying up to three preferred opportunities at: humber.ca/careers

OPEN DATE: January 29, 2016
CLOSE DATE: February 29, 2016
INTERVIEWS: March 14 & 15, 2016

For further information, employees can contact Tanya Andrade in HR Services; by phone: 416.675.6622 x5088 or by e-mail: tanya.andrade@humber.ca.

All candidates are asked to submit a resume and a cover letter online and identify up to three preferred opportunities. If you do not see a post that matches your skills, outline the professional skills you can share. 

When:
February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016

When:
February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016

North Campus Backfill Project
Communiqué Update – week of February 22

The Humber Backfill Project is a two-year initiative that will reallocate approximately 146,000 square feet of space across 47 projects.

We are pleased to report ongoing progress on our backfill projects:

NX Building

  • Ongoing construction on floors two to five. The School of Applied Technology is scheduled to move into their new offices on March 24th, 2016.
  • Demolition is underway on the first floor. The Department of Public Safety is scheduled to move into their new home in July 2016.

J, H and N Buildings

  • Portions of J, H and N buildings will be under construction from March until September. Updates will follow in the coming weeks and months.

B Building (1st Floor)

  • Construction on the first floor of B building is scheduled to begin in early March and continuing through July. The School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism is scheduled to move into their new space in August 2016.

JF Building

  • Construction on JF building and the new day care will begin in late February. The new day care centre is expected to be ready in August 2016. 

Ensuring Space Availability

Please note that if you are planning an event and/or require space or a classroom at North Campus between April and September 2016, please contact Clay MacDougall at schedulingrooms@humber.ca.

 

When:
February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016

ELIGIBILITY:

  • The purpose of the Innovation of the Year Awards is to recognize College employees who have designed and implemented a significant innovation that positively impacts the learning of students in the College.
  • Employees from all employee groups (full and part-time faculty, administrators and support staff) are eligible for nomination.

CRITERIA: The major criterion for nomination is that the innovation has: A Positive Impact On Students’ Learning.
 
DEADLINE: Digital copy to be sent to CTL@Humber.ca by March 30th, 2016.
 
Click on the link for more details and the nomination form.
centreforteachingandlearning.ca/innovation/2016-innovation-nomination.pdf
 

When:
February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016

Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) are amongst the most common types of employee injuries. RSIs are injuries that may affect tendons, ligaments, muscles, nerves, joints and other soft tissues. They can result in discomfort and/or pain in the neck, shoulders, forearms, hands, wrists, elbows, and lower extremities.

RSIs may be of concern in a variety of job activities. For example, sitting for extended periods of time at a computer workstation in poorly adjusted equipment, and in awkward postures can introduce a number of ergonomic risk factors that can lead to musculoskeletal pain and discomfort, as well as eye strain.

To recognize RSI Awareness Day at Humber, HR: Health and Safety Services is offering an Office Ergonomics Workshop on February 29. Attendees will have the opportunity to sign up for a mini assessment of their own workstation. 

Please refer to the Office Ergonomics Workshop & Mini-Assessment post on the communique for details and sign up process. In addition, later this week, look out for our post on general office ergonomics guidelines as they relate to your own computer workstation and more resources you can tap into.

Thank you.

HRS | Health and Safety
hrs.humber.ca/safety

When:
February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016

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