Announcements

Honouring Day of Remembrance & Action on ending Violence Against Women
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December 4, 2014
December 4, 2014
 
The Continuing Education Program of The School of Social & Community Services is relaunching its MVAW (Managing in the Violence Against Women Sector) Certificate in Honour of the Day of Remembrance & Action on Ending Violence Against Women. Only 4 courses: Program Development, Financial Management Skills, Human Resources Management Skills, Leadership and Management.
 
Supply Chain Management & e-Business Marketing Job Search Workshop
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December 4, 2014
December 4, 2014

On November 20, 2014, the Business School’s Placement Centre hosted the APICS Job Search Workshop in coordination with Supply Chain Management and e-Business Marketing degree program coordinator, Eli Lewin. The Association for Operations Management (APICS), which promotes advancing productivity, innovation, and competitive success, provided event attendees with information on becoming a member of the APICS-Humber chapter, as well as potential work placement opportunities in the supply chain and operations management industries. The workshop featured guest speakers, Sam Manna, Director of Client Development & Talent Acquisition at Argentus, and Donald Cooper, member of the board of directors for the APICS- Toronto Chapter. Guest speakers spoke to students about the various benefits of joining a professional association and how to effectively conduct their job searches. The event also featured an enthusiastic panel of Humber alumni, who provided current students with valuable career and job search information and advice. 

The event was a major success, with over 120 guests in attendance. The workshop facilitated valuable information sharing among students, alumni, industry professionals, and Humber faculty. It was also a great networking opportunity for students seeking work terms. 
 
Accounts Payable Deadlines
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December 4, 2014
December 4, 2014

With the holidays fast approaching, to ensure that payments due before the end of this calendar year are paid, all invoices, travel & expense claims etc., must be received by Accounts Payable no later than Monday, December 15, 2014, 4:30 p.m.

The last payment run for the 2014 calendar year will be Friday, December 19th, 2014. Due to College closures, the next payment run will be Thursday, January 8th, 2015.

If you have any questions, please contact; Staci Lindsay at ext. 4215 or Kelly Morrow at ext. 5093

Construction Project - J Building Exterior Curtain Wall
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December 4, 2014
December 4, 2014

Notice of Construction Project
J Building Curtain Wall 


Project has been scheduled for: Monday December 15th to Friday December 19th 
Daily 7:30am until 6pm

Purpose: To install a new exterior glass curtain wall on J building.

Location: J Building across from J-102 on the first floor and J-201 on the second floor. 

The exterior glass curtain wall on J building is being replaced between December 15th and 19th 2014. During this time, some areas on the 1st and 2nd floor near the construction may be limited for safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors. Construction notices will be placed around the area of construction to direct circulation. 

The site will be cleaned on a daily basis at the end of the day, and minor noise is anticipated. 

If you have any questions, please contact Ashfaque Khan at 416.675.662 ext. 4363

Chartwells Holiday Catering
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December 2, 2014
December 2, 2014
Are you having a holiday gathering in your department this month? Why not have Chartwells cater your holiday gathering this season. There's a wonderful array of options to choose from that will satisfy any palate.
 
Reminder: Payroll Deadlines
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December 2, 2014
December 2, 2014

With the holidays fast approaching and the college closing at noon on December 24, 2014, to ensure that all staff receives their final pay of the year (December 24, 2014), all paperwork relating to payroll must be received by the Payroll Department no later than December 12, 2014, 4:30 p.m.

With the first pay in January 2015 being in the same week the college re-opens, all paperwork relating to the first pay of the new year (January 9, 2015) must be received by the Payroll Department no later than December 18, 2014, 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact;
Elke Lee at ext. 4333  or Brenda Spottiswood at ext. 4330

Math Centre Closed on 12th December at Noon
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December 2, 2014
December 2, 2014

The Math Centre will be closing for the term on12th of December at noon, instead of at 4pm. We will reopen on the 12th of January. 

​We would like to take this opportunity to thank all faculty and staff for supporting us this past term. Have a fantastic holiday break!

New Venture Seed Fund Application Deadline
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December 2, 2014
December 2, 2014
Staff are reminded to encourage their students to apply for the New Venture Seed Fund competition for the chance to win up to $10,000 for their business. DEADLINE is Friday, December 5th, 2014 at 4:00pm.

Please visit humber.ca/humberlaunch/NewVentureSeedFund for more information.
 
 
Nancy Rodrigues, Associate Dean , Advertising, Graphic Design, PR and Fundraising Cluster
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December 2, 2014

As some of you may already know, Nancy Rodrigues, Associate Dean in charge of the Advertising, Graphic Design, PR and Fundraising cluster of programs has decided to retire effective January 31, 2015.

Nancy has been with the college on a full-time basis for over 26 years. During this time she has held a variety of positions, including faculty, program coordinator and more recently as Associate Dean.

During her time at the School of Media Studies & Information Technology, Nancy has been instrumental in developing new programs, curriculum, policies and procedures, kick-starting and growing the continuing education department, and a number of innovative initiatives such as the first two-year Ontario Graduate Certificate, and bridging programming for internationally trained IT professionals. Her dedication to teaching, learning and academic excellence is evident in all that she does. 

Nancy's contributions have gone well beyond the boundaries of the school and have added value to the Humber community as a whole through her participation on numerous committees and projects. She has spearheaded such high-profile projects as the first degree viewbook, League for Innovation publications, the launch of two very successful degree programs, and the launch of the Ad Centre, just to name a few of the most notable ones.

Nancy has recently become a grandmother for the first time. She is looking forward to spending more time with her new addition to the family.

Please join me in congratulating Nancy on her decision to retire and wishing her well in this new stage of her life.

The School is hosting a retirement reception honouring Nancy Rodrigues on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 1:30 pm in the 7th Semester. Please join us in wishing her well in her retirement.

Corrine Johnston, Director, Strategic Planning and Institutional Analysis
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December 2, 2014

Planning and Corporate Services is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Corrine Johnston as Director, Strategic Planning and Institutional Analysis.

The Director of SPIA is responsible for the leadership and support of institutional reporting, research, and strategic planning at Humber. Reporting to the Senior Vice-President, Corrine will lead the team responsible for projects in the areas of strategic planning, business planning, and institutional analysis. This will include supporting our corporate visioning and strategy, internal and external reporting, and the monitoring, analysis and updating of institutional metrics.

Corrine brings to Humber a wealth of experience in strategic and business planning, project management, and institutional analysis as well as expertise in research methodology.  Her past positions have been with George Brown College, McMaster University, and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Using her past experience and knowledge, Corrine will be invaluable in leading planning activities, and building institutional capacity for identifying and measuring organizational performance using data and analysis.

Corrine has a Doctor of Philosophy in Behavioural Science from the University of Toronto, and both a Master and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wilfrid Laurier University.  In addition, Corrine has completed certificates in Project Management and the Principles and Practices of University Teaching from McMaster University.

Please join me in extending a warm welcome for Corrine to the Humber Community.

Rani K. Dhaliwal
Senior Vice President, Planning and Corporate Services, & CFO

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