Check out what the Office of the Registrar was up to during the fall term with the latest issue of the RO End of Term Wrap Up. We look forward to continuing to highlight key information and celebrate team achievements as we work together to support students and staff in upcoming terms.
Are you interested in learning about ways to include healthy foods in your diet? Wondering about the latest fad diet? Looking to find an eating pattern that works best for you? Sign-up for free in-person nutrition assessment and goal setting sessions with students from the Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle Promotion diploma program.
45-minute sessions will be offered on Tuesdays, beginning February 4, 2025. Spots are limited!
Time slots available: 1:45 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Three ways to register:
The Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre is excited to announce a brand-new exhibition, Pat Rice: Waiting for the Sun, open now until March 29!
Returning artist Pat Rice debuts a captivating new series, Waiting for the Sun, which explores the serene beauty of dawn over Lake Ontario. This collection highlights the interplay of light, clouds, and colors as they transform the morning skyline into a breathtaking tapestry. Through these works, Rice invites viewers to pause and reflect on the quiet magic of the natural world at the break of day.
Dreaming of the Sun is open with free admission on the Third Floor of the Student Welcome and Resource Centre at Lakeshore Campus. An exhibition reception with refreshments and remarks from the artist will be held on Thursday, January 23 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the exhibit space.
Dear Humber Community,
Due to crane work on January 9, Entrance E at North Campus will be closed for approximately 30 minutes around 9:30 a.m. During this time, we recommend using Entrance A for easier access.
Drivers using Lots 13 and 14 will be most affected by this closure. Entrance E will remain open for the rest of the day; however, please be mindful of potential delays due to increased traffic flow.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as this work progresses. Initially planned for one day, the work encountered unexpected delays due to the extremely cold weather. Please see the attached map for further details.
Thank you,
Humber Facilities Management
Background
Humber is committed to continuous quality improvement and engaging students in this process. Beginning January 29, Humber will administer the online ‘Ontario Colleges Student Experience Survey’ (OCSES) that has replaced the previous ministry KPI Student Satisfaction survey. This survey will measure student experiences related to teaching and learning quality, program related knowledge and skills, work-integrated learning (if applicable), and student services and resources. The results of the survey will allow Humber to identify to identify strengths and areas of improvement.
Administration
All students in full-time, funded programming who began their studies in Winter 2025 and are currently enrolled in their second semester or above will receive a personal survey link on Wednesday, January 29. The survey will remain open until Wednesday, February 19 at midnight. Key messaging will be communicated to students by Humber to promote the survey and encourage completion. In order to achieve an optimal response to this survey, facilitators/instructors will be present in classes selected by the Faculties to explain the purpose of the survey to students, provide direction for survey completion and allot class time to complete the survey (approximately 10-15 minutes).
For questions about the survey, please contact Jean O’Donnell at jean.o’donnell@humber.ca.
To the Humber Community,
The College Employer Council has posted "Strike Averted at Ontario Colleges" on its site.
The College Employer Council (CEC) is the government mandated bargaining agent for the 24 Ontario publicly funded Colleges that negotiate collective agreements with unionized staff. The following information is being distributed on behalf of the CEC.
Faculty, please share this with your students:
Get the support you need with a Peer Mentor at Humber!
Starting at Humber can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. That’s where the Peer Mentorship Program through First Year Experience comes in!
Why you should get a Peer Mentor:
Signing up for the program is easy. Simply fill out the online form and you'll be paired with a mentor who can help guide you through your first year at Humber. Deadline is January 31.
Don’t miss out on this chance to make your transition smoother and start your journey with the support you need!
Best regards,
First Year Experience
Humber Polytechnic
With the start of the new year comes new opportunities! We are excited to share that scholarship applications for this winter semester are now open to students from January 8 to February 2.
Please encourage your students to apply by logging into MyHumber.ca.
Not all scholarships are awarded based on academic merit. Some focus on community involvement, leadership initiatives, extracurricular activities and financial need.
Last year, more than 1,200 scholarships were awarded to Humber students. These opportunities offered to students are made possible by Humber’s supportive community of donors and alumni, which include our very own faculty and staff who donate through Humber Gives.
For more information, please visit our Student Scholarships website or reach out to the Advancement and Alumni team by contacting student.awards@humber.ca.
We're excited to announce the launch of our new Foundations of Everyday French and Foundations of Everyday Spanish certificate programs! These online certificates are designed for beginners and will help you build a solid foundation in both languages. Whether you want to enhance your travel experience, improve your communication skills, or open doors to new opportunities, these courses are the perfect starting point.
Special Offer for Employees: As part of this launch, we’re offering a 20 per cent discount on course fees for all employees. Use the code SAVE20 when registering to receive your discount.
Certificate Highlights
For more information, including course dates and registration details, click on the links below:
If you would like more information or if you have any other questions about the language programs, please email cplliberalarts@humber.ca.
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Continuous Professional Learning
Nuit Blanche, Toronto’s free all-night celebration of contemporary art, returns to Humber Polytechnic Lakeshore Campus on October 4, 2025, transforming public spaces into extraordinary landscapes.
As a hub for Nuit Blanche Toronto, Humber Polytechnic Lakeshore Campus is now accepting Independent Project applications. Applicants from any artistic discipline are eligible, but proposals should have a strong visual component and be rooted in contemporary art practices. Proposals should also address and integrate Nuit Blanche Toronto’s 2025 theme, Translating the City, which invites artists, curators and audiences to consider how cities can be reimagined, communicated and felt through art. The event will feature three unique exhibitions, projects presented by cultural institutions and a multitude of independent works by local artists.
The Independent Project program is open to all Toronto-based professional artists, collectives, and arts organizations as well as Humber Polytechnic students, faculty, alumni, and staff. All applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee comprised of Humber Galleries staff, the Nuit Blanche Artistic Director and City of Toronto staff.
Applications to the Humber Lakeshore Independent Project Program are due by Friday, January 24, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EST via email to melissa.poliah@humber.ca.
Review the Application Guidelines
Online Info Session: Nuit Blanche Humber Polytechnic Lakeshore Independent Project Call
Are you an artist or creator looking to showcase your work at Nuit Blanche 2025? Are you interested in being a part of the Nuit Blanche Independent Project Hub at Humber Polytechnic Lakeshore?
Whether it’s your first time applying or you’re a seasoned participant, join Humber Galleries for an online information session on Friday, January 17, 2025, from 12 to 1 p.m. where we will cover the application process and participants will have a chance to ask any questions, they may have about the Humber Polytechnic Lakeshore Call for Independent Projects and the upcoming all-night event.
This event is free, however advance registration is required.
We hope you can join us!