Announcements

Courier and Stationary Forms
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April 25, 2016
April 25, 2016

This is to inform that the Mailroom has made courier and stationery forms available online (humber.ca/facilities) whereby the users can now submit their requests from the computers directly. The goal is to simplify the process making it more user friendly.

In addition to this, we have kept the manual forms still available for now, however the manual forms will be eventually eliminated. We strongly encourage all the staff members to start using the online version. Please contact the Mailroom for any questions you may have. Thank you.

Contact: Ashfaque Khan, 416.675.6622 x4443, ashfaque.khan@humber.ca

New Food Truck Added to Festival Line-Up
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April 25, 2016
April 25, 2016

An eighth food truck has been added to the Humber Food Truck Festival line-up. Be sure to check it out this Thursday!

Date: April 28, 2016
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: North Campus, Lot 7, in front of LRC building

humber.ca/foodtruck
@foodtruckhumber
facebook.com/foodtruckhumber

Ecuador Relief
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April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016

We are saddened to hear about the devastating earthquake that hit Ecuador this past week. There are many staff and students who have friends and family there, without a means to contact them. 

This NGO is sourcing solar energy kits so that families in devastated regions can contact love ones (the power or communication sources are now totally destroyed).

If you would like to help support this initiative, please visit: rainforestexpeditions.wufoo.com/forms/m13pqw961bgkjgn

Contact: kevin.smith@humber.ca

Humber College Named One of Canada’s Greenest Employers
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April 22, 2016
April 22, 2016

Humber College has been named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers by the editors of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

Humber is one of three colleges in Canada to make the 2016 list of greenest employers. We are extremely proud of our environmental initiatives, which include:

  • A commitment to reduce total energy use by 40% below the 2005 baseline by 2018
  • Reduced water use per student by 50% since 2005
  • Awarded Gold Smart Commute Workplace 2015 & 2016
  • Increased waste diversion (waste not sent to landfill) from 42% in 2012 to 55% in 2015
  • New Learning Resource Commons building at the North campus was designed to meet LEED Silver certification standards. A video tour of the LRC’s sustainability features is available on Humber’s YouTube channel.

To learn more about Humber’s long-term sustainability vision, goals and to view the 2014-2019 Humber Sustainability Plan, visit: humber.ca/sustainability.

Courses Offered in Project Design and Planning for International Development
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When:
April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016


Courses for the International Development Management Studies Certificate are now open for registration. These specialized courses are delivered in a five-day in-class workshop by dynamic facilitators who bring their front-line knowledge of international development and humanitarian work into the classroom.

  • IDI 103 | Project Design and Planning (May 9 - 13, 2016)
  • IDI 206 | Security Training for Aid Workers in the Field (June 6 - 10, 2016)
  • IDI 106 | Participatory Techniques for Monitoring and Evaluation (July 11 - 15, 2016)
  • IDI 109 | Proposal Writing (Aug 29 - Sept 2, 2016)

Register early to take advantage of discounted prices!

business.humber.ca/idicentresofexcellence/education.html

Contact: Jennifer Cleary, 416.675.6622 x5106, jennifer.cleary@humber.ca

Coming Soon: New Library Authentication
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April 19, 2016
April 19, 2016

Humber Libraries is very excited to announce that starting in May, authentication to our eResources will leverage your Humber username and password, not your library account. 

This means that you will now get seamless library access both on and off campus if you are already logged in. 

Note: a library account is still required to use the physical collection.

Watch this video for a demonstration. We would like to thank the Information Technology Department for making this change a reality.

To faculty with eReading pages or streaming video links in Blackboard: 

  • Contact copyright@humber.ca to take advantage of this new method of access for your students. 
  • Links using the barcode/PIN access method will still work to give everyone time to update.
Basil Guinane, Associate Dean, School of Media Studies & Information Technology
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April 19, 2016

After 14 years of dedicated service, Basil Guinane, Associate Dean in charge of the Communications cluster of programs, has decided to retire effective August 31, 2016. During the last 14 years, the School of Media Studies & Information Technology has experienced immense growth and a profound transformation. Basil’s leadership has been instrumental in supporting the successful evolution of the school into a leading-­edge Media & Information Technology school in the Canadian educational landscape.

Leading the largest cluster of programs in the school, Basil’s contributions have been significant and many. He supported his team in the development of innovative and exciting new programming including the Bachelor’s Degrees in Journalism; Film & Media Production; and most recently, Digital Communications. Among other notable accomplishments, he also led the development of the most successful Media Foundations program in the GTA, and implemented a number of forward-­thinking initiatives such as launching the first ever fully­online graduate certificate program at Humber- the MultiPlatform Storytelling Graduate Certificate-­ and the annual Transmedia Fellowship.

Prior to Humber, Basil had a long, exciting, and interesting career in such esteemed publications as the National Post, Maclean’s, and the Globe and Mail.

Please join me in congratulating Basil on his retirement and wishing him well in this new stage of his life. He will be missed. Thank you Basil!

Guillermo Acosta
Dean, Media Studies & Information Technology

International Student Success Story
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April 18, 2016
April 18, 2016

The International Centre is proud to share student success stories. Studying abroad, away from home and your family and friends, can be challenging. The International Centre is here to offer support!  

This month, Victor Wang, an Electromechanical Engineering – Automation and Robotics student from China talks about his experience at Humber:

“I’m really happy that I chose to study at Humber. I believe that to be successful in your academic studies, you have to be really interested in what you’re studying, and I love my program. Your interest will motivate you, enable you to succeed and prepare you for your future working career.”

Read the full story on our blog (www.yourhumberworld.com): bit.ly/22uJJR5

 

Spring 2016 Convocation: Volunteers Wanted!
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April 18, 2016
April 18, 2016

The Office of the Registrar is looking for volunteers to assist with the Spring 2016 Convocation Ceremonies. The ceremonies will take place at The Toronto Congress Centre on June 14, 15 and 16.

Duties include:

  • Gowning
  • Directional Support

There are three shifts for the event, you may sign up for one or more shifts:

  • 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

If you are interested in volunteering please sign up at doodle.com/poll/29csxy6mtwd2p9q5.

We appreciate any support during Humber College's Convocation event to make it memorable for our graduates and guests. There will be a convocation meeting for all volunteers on June 6 or June 7 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. in D109, North Campus.

Contact Heather Bannister, 416.675.6622 x4164, heather.bannister@humber.ca for questions.

New Federal Program Invests $2 Billion in Postsecondary Research and Innovation
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April 15, 2016
April 15, 2016

Last week, Minister of Science Kirsty Duncan announced that the Government of Canada will launch the application process for a $2 billion fund aimed at improving research and innovation infrastructure at colleges and universities across Canada.

The Post-Secondary Institutions Strategic Investment Fund will help modernize and improve the environmental sustainability of research facilities at campuses throughout Canada. More specifically, according to the Ministry of Science, the program will support projects that:

  • Improve the scale or quality of facilities for research and innovation, including commercialization spaces
  • Improve the scale or quality of facilities for specialized training at colleges focused on industry needs; or
  • Improve the environmental sustainability of research, innovation or training infrastructure

This is an important step in acknowledging that innovation and research are key components of Canada’s ongoing economic growth, and Humber is uniquely positioned to take advantage of this new funding opportunity. With extensive partnerships with industry and the community, we are set to help foster collaboration, create a new generation of skilled workers, and help drive Ontario and Canada’s prosperity.

We are now assessing projects that could be eligible for funding through this new initiative, and will update you as work progresses. 

For more information, go to the Post-Secondary Institutes Strategic Investment Fund website.

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