To all Humber employees, 

As you know, all full-time support staff at all 24 Ontario Polytechnics and colleges, including at Humber Polytechnic and the University of Guelph-Humber are now on strike.  

All classes will continue and any changes to delivery will be communicated by faculty through email and Blackboard. Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) classes and the Real Estate program will also continue.  

University of Guelph-Humber courses will run with any delivery changes communicated directly. 

A list of open and operating services can be found on the Student Services section of the Humber Updates page.  

Today, I sent a letter to all our students. I wanted to ensure they know that Humber’s top priority is their success and that we are committed to supporting them in all ways. This is a challenging situation for all of us. Our support staff are a valued and vital part of the Humber community and the Ontario Polytechnic and college system. We are concerned about the impact this strike will have on our students, our colleagues and our community. 

It is important that we continue with our work and focus on the plans we’ll need to have in place to be able to welcome support staff back once the strike is over. 

The Humber community is respectful, inclusive and collaborative. I’m confident that each one of us will continue to demonstrate these values throughout the duration of the strike and work together to ensure services and operations continue in a safe campus environment. 

Sincerely, 
 

Ann Marie Vaughan 
President and CEO 
Humber Polytechnic 

The Centre for Innovation in Health & Wellness (CIHW) is excited to launch its first-ever Health Design Sprint in collaboration with the Humber & University of Guelph-Humber Library!

Students will work in cross-faculty, interdisciplinary teams to create an inclusive wellness space at the North Campus Library - a space uniquely designed by students to prioritize their well-being, recharge, refocus, and feel a sense of belonging in a place that they can call their own. When we bring together diverse perspectives, experiences, and innovative thinking, we unlock potential and help students find their edge.

Please share the attached poster with your students and help us create an inclusive and healthier tomorrow for all! 

Application Deadline: September 23, 2025 

Dear Humber and Guelph-Humber Community, 

As we open the doors to a new academic year, the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (EDIB) extends heartfelt gratitude to every member of our community. It is through your courage, creativity, and commitment that Humber continues to grow as a place where belonging is not only nurtured but lived every day. Together, we are shaping a learning environment that reflects the richness of our diverse identities and experiences. 

This Fall, we look forward to advancing the work of embedding EDIB across our classrooms, events, and campus life. Our collective action will ensure that equity and belonging remain central to the Humber experience, guiding how we teach, how we lead, and how we connect with one another. 

Here’s how you can engage with us this semester: 

• EDIB Collective Action Learning Hub: The Belonging Series – A semester long exploration of what it means to build, sustain, and deepen belonging at Humber. We will explore key topics such as Cultivating Spaces of Belonging, Courageous Conversations, and more.
• Community Conversations – These gatherings are less about formal learning outcomes and more about creating space to talk, share, and connect. Together, we explore how our stories shape who we are and how we relate to one another. Open to all faculty, staff, and students, these sessions invite us to slow down, listen, reflect, and discover new ways of building deeper connections across our Humber community. 
• Office Hours – Drop in to connect with our team, ask questions, or explore how we can support your work and learning. 
• Equity Hubs – Black Student Support & Engagement, the LGBTQ+ Resource Centre, and the Spirituality & Wellness Centre are dedicated spaces for students to find affirmation, resources, and community. We encourage staff and faculty to actively connect students to these hubs so they can access the support and sense of belonging they need to thrive. 
• Request Link – Looking to work with us? Use this link to share your request so we can identify the best ways to collaborate and support initiatives that strengthen equity and belonging. 
• EDIB Champions – Belonging grows when we share our lived experiences, and we invite you to add your experiences to Humber’s story. EDIB Champions is an opportunity to share how you and others are bringing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging to life across our community—whether in classrooms, events, programs, or everyday interactions. You can spotlight your own story or recognize colleagues, students, staff, and faculty who are demonstrating leadership and making a difference. These stories will be highlighted across Humber to celebrate and amplify the many ways our community is advancing EDIB and strengthening our sense of belonging. 

We enter this semester grateful for the energy, perspectives, and commitment each of you brings to Humber. We are excited to work alongside you in the months ahead as we continue to weave equity and belonging into the fabric of our community—making Fall 2025 a season defined by connection, collaboration, and collective impact. 

Villa Madina is now open at the Food Emporium!

Come enjoy the perfect Shawarma experience – fresh, flavorful, and 100 per cent halal.