Announcements

Lakeshore Grab 'n Go Food Bank at Learning Commons Runs on Wednesdays
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When:
January 31, 2025

The Grab 'n Go Food Bank at the Learning Commons (L1000) is a FLAS partnership with the Library, the Faculty Union (Local 562), the Support Staff Union (Local 563) and Advising and Career Services.

In February, the Grab 'n Go at the Lakeshore Learning Commons (L1000) will run every Wednesday. 

Food will be available on the following days this month:

  • Wednesday, February 5
  • Wednesday, February 12
  • Wednesday, February 19
  • Wednesday, February 26

How does the Food Bank work?

  • Members of the Humber community who are experiencing food insecurity or hardship are encouraged to stop by the Lakeshore Learning Commons (L1000) between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
  • There you will encounter a cart with a selection of non-perishable and perishable food items.
  • Allergen-free foods are also available and stored in separate boxes.
  • You can take what you need. It's that easy!

Can I help?

Yes. Food donations are always welcome and appreciated. All donations can be dropped off at Lakeshore's MED building, 3rd floor, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Together, let's help fight food insecurity and ensure all members of our Humber community have access to food.

If you have questions, please contact Sarah Armenia at sarah.armenia@humber.ca or Sarah Henderson at sarah.henderson@humber.ca.

Career Milestones Recognition - January 2025
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When:
January 31, 2025
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List of employees celebrating Career Milestones in January

Congratulations to all our employees celebrating Career Milestones in January!

The following employees are celebrating their 1, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 40-year anniversary with Humber Polytechnic or the University of Guelph-Humber. We encourage you to reach out to your colleagues to congratulate them on their Career Milestones.

1 Year 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years 25 Years 40 Years
Patricia Samaroo
Simon Heathcote
Janet
Almeida
Sonika
Arora
Sam
Steele
Tanya Goncalves
Brian
Lim
Adam
Lapple		 Joel
Sprenger		   Margaret
Arent		 Andrea
Tavchar		 Michael Auchincloss  
Paul
Peragine		 Russelle
Torres		   Deanna Bettencourt Natasha Armstrong    
Aaron Rosenblum Kelly Tsoumagas   Stanley A.
Faria		 Rosie
Lima		    
George
Taluri		 Katheline Aguilar   Bernard
Ho		 Vidya Rampersad    
Sean
Fernandes		 Gillian
Kenny		   Umer
Noor		 Antonio
Fiore		    
Mona
Chabaria		 Zoryana Harasymyak   Ravinderpal Singh      
Nik
Mehta		 Mehul
Kapadia		   Michael
Gilman		      
Maysa
Mourad		 Shantelle
Ward		          
Poovitha Arulraj Nathan Whitlock          
Christie
Knapp		            
Steven
Taschian		            
Tatianna
Davis		            
Aileen Falcones Guzman            
Malika
Harris		            
Kritika
Dhingra		            
Neeti
Singh		            
Sarah
White		            
Matthew DaCosta            
Alexander
Hillar		            
Nilushi Kariyawasam            
Abhijit
Barot		            
Jakub
Dzamba		            
Michael
Taylor		            
Rija
Rizwan		            
Skye Soobramanie            
Marion
Le Gall		            
Julie
Ridolfo		            
Jigisha
Patel		            
Rafia
Naz
            
Tamia
Cox		            

Although we do our best to ensure we don't miss anyone, sometimes it happens. If we have missed anyone on this list, our sincere apologies. Please let us know so we can correct our records and ensure the employee receives recognition.

Questions? Please email us at oe@humber.ca.

North Campus Town Hall
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When:
January 30, 2025

We have reached capacity for the North Campus Town Hall. Stay tuned for details on future Town Halls.

ACS and MWC Present Resume Review Drop-in
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When:
January 30, 2025
Contact:
Franc Jamieson
Email:
franc.jamieson@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Student holding a magnifying glass

Advising & Career Services (ACS) and the Math & Writing Centre (MWC) are pleased and excited to announce a new service to help students on their path to employment. The new Resume Drop-in service will run in the MWC at both campuses. It is a free service available to all Humber and Guelph-Humber students.

During the drop-in times indicated below, ACS staff will be on hand in the MWC to give students a boost with their resumes as well as additional career coaching, along with extra support from MWC writing tutors.

Please note the times and locations below (starting February 5):

  • Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Lakeshore Math & Writing Centre, Room F201
  • Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. - North Math & Writing Centre, LRC 3rd Floor

Please share the attached poster with any students who might want to strengthen their chances as they enter the job market during these challenging times.

Please email Franc Jamieson at franc.jamieson@humber.ca if you have any questions about this service.

Board of Governors Update - January 29, 2025 
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When:
January 29, 2025

Humber Polytechnic is delighted to welcome three new Governors to serve on Humber’s Board. Taking on these roles are:

  • Phil Graham, Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Policy and Planning, Ontario Ministry of Education
  • Jane Mallen, Assistant Deputy Attorney General, Policy Division, Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General
  • Gillian Steeve, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Long-Term Care

These individuals bring a collective depth and breadth of experience and expertise to our work and Institution. The Board and Humber’s leadership team are laser-focused on delivering unparalleled student experiences and working towards increasing productivity and strengthening our economy.

I would like to thank the Ontario government for their swift action to address the Board’s vacancies. When the entire post-secondary education sector is navigating unprecedented levels of uncertainty, these appointments ensure that the business of Humber Polytechnic can move forward without delay or distraction.

In the meantime, our core business of providing exceptional polytechnic education and preparing students for the jobs of today, and the challenges of tomorrow, continues thanks to our incredibly talented, dedicated and resilient faculty, support staff and administrators.

Ann Marie Vaughan
President and CEO

2024/2025 Year-End Closing and Transition to 2025/2026
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When:
January 29, 2025
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Please review the attached memo with important dates and instructions for the upcoming fiscal year-end activities. Kindly note that the last working day of the fiscal year will be Monday, March 31, 2025. 

We need your strict adherence to the dates below to complete the audit of the financial statements, and mandatory Board and Ministry reporting per the required dates.

Deadlines are to be interpreted as 4:30 p.m. on the date specified, unless otherwise stated.

Financial Services will host two year-end audit readiness sessions to review best financial practices in preparation for the audit. Please register for one of these two sessions:

We appreciate and thank everyone in advance for their cooperation. 

For further questions and clarification, please do not hesitate to contact Kelly Tsoumagas via email at kelly.tsoumagas@humber.ca and/or Hongliu Mo hongliu.mo@humber.ca.

Please share this message with your Department/Faculties.

Free Food Days for FLAS Student Appreciation Month (SAM)
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When:
January 29, 2025
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February is Student Appreciation Month (SAM), hosted by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences (FLAS). Please spread the word about four free food days in February.

All Humber students are invited to enjoy some free food, hang out, and play games.

Where: FLAS on the 5th floor of the LRC (Learning Resource Commons)

When: Between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following days:

  • Monday, February 3
  • Tuesday, February 11
  • Wednesday, February 19
  • Thursday, February 27

Here’s to our Humber students!

JIPE Article: The Role of Self-Compassion in the Lived Experiences of Service Providers Working in Canadian Cancer Support Programs
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When:
January 29, 2025
Contact:
Humber Press
Email:
humberpress@humber.ca
Two adults drinking tea

The Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is pleased to announce the publication of "The Role of Self-Compassion in the Lived Experiences of Service Providers Working in Canadian Cancer Support Programs" by Karimah Kiranda, MSc, Unnati Modi, BA; Danielle Silva, MSc, Cristina Alexandra Guerrero, PhD, and Tina Lackner, MSc. 

Abstract:

Working and providing cancer support services is both challenging and rewarding, yet the lived experiences of the personnel providing such services remain overlooked. It is vital to address the experiences of service providers to better understand the nature of their work and how it may impact their well-being. This paper explores the lived experiences of cancer support service providers, focusing on how they conceptualize and practice self-compassion in their workplace. A qualitative approach centred on phenomenological hermeneutics was utilized to collect in-depth interview data from service providers working in cancer support centres across southwestern Ontario, Canada. 

The research team used descriptive and narrative analysis to analyze the interview data and produced the following four themes: 1) acknowledging personal limits as a form of self-compassion; 2) organizational support; 3) emotional environment; and 4) prioritized self-care. Recommendations include more comprehensive support systems for service providers, especially if they may be experiencing secondary trauma or compassion fatigue. The findings gleaned from the service providers contribute valuable considerations for both the cancer care workplace and postsecondary institutions. While the findings provide real-life examples of effective support for service providers in the workplace, they also provide important considerations for post-secondary programming that include strategies for balancing empathetic service delivery with exercising self-compassion. 

Read "The Role of Self-Compassion in the Lived Experiences of Service Providers Working in Canadian Cancer Support Programs" on JIPE.ca.

About JIPE

The Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is an online, open-access journal that mobilizes knowledge and insights generated by the global polytechnic community. JIPE is electronically published by Humber Press at Humber Polytechnic. JIPE is accepting submissions on a rolling basis. To learn more about JIPE, please visit jipe.ca or email humberpress@humber.ca.

Reminder: Proper Process for Disposing of Surplus or Obsolete Equipment
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When:
January 28, 2025
Contact:
Amanda Montgomery
Email:
amanda.montgomery@humber.ca
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Purchasing Services would like to remind staff to review the Purchasing Procedures regarding the proper process for disposing of surplus or obsolete equipment. Following this process ensures that assets are tracked properly, conflicts of interest are avoided, and we uphold the principles of sustainability and value for money. 

 In summary:

  1. Departments/Faculties must communicate surplus or obsolete items to other budget holders, allowing them the opportunity to utilize the items before disposal or sale.
  2. Purchasing Services will assist in this process by posting items to the Communiqué.
  3. The sale of surplus or obsolete equipment must be conducted via public auction, tender, or quotation.
    • Purchasing Services will lead this process by posting assets to GovDeals (except for computer-related goods, which should be directed to ITS, and furniture, which should be directed to Rebecca Muyal).
  4. The disposal of surplus or obsolete items is the responsibility of Facilities Management and Purchasing Services, in collaboration with the Vice President, Administration, and CFO (or designate).
  5. Every effort must be made to avoid sending items to landfill.
  6. Any funds recovered from the sale of surplus or obsolete equipment will be returned to the college’s central account.

To post an asset for sale, please complete the Asset Disposal Form (attached) and send to purchasing@humber.ca, along with photos of the asset. Before posting the asset for public auction, please obtain the current book value from treasury@humber.ca to determine the list price. Note that assets cannot be removed once posted for auction.

Please contact purchasing@humber.ca if you have any questions or require assistance.

Global Learning Opportunities this Summer
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When:
January 28, 2025
Contact:
Maysa Mourad
Email:
maysa.mourad@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Humber is offering exciting global summer abroad opportunities for Humber students to participate in this Summer 2025! 

Students can choose from a broad range of international opportunities which can last from two to four weeks while earning elective credit. 

Visit Summer Global Opportunities - Humber Polytechnic and sign up for the information sessions with our global academic partners to learn more about each program offering. 

Applications are currently being accepted for:

Summer Abroad 2025:

Information Sessions:
If you are interested in a setting up a class visit or information sessions for your students (either in-person or virtually), please contact the Humber Global Learning team at studyabroad@humber.ca.

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