Humber Applied Research & Innovation is excited to announce the recipients of the Spring 2016 internal funding competitions. Our two internal funds, IGNITE and CULTIVATE, support applied research projects across Humber. 

Please visit the Humber ARI website to view learn about the funded projects:
humber.ca/research/node/1136

Congratulations to all award recipients!

We are here to support all faculty, staff and students with their applied research projects. Have an idea? An industry partner you would like to engage? We would love to hear from you.

Please contact:
Magdalena Goledzinowska
Manager, Ethics & Internal Programs
magdalena.goledzinowska@humber.ca, 416.675.6622 x5721

Kingston Whig-Standard – April 4, 2016 – Fentanyl overdose suspected
Article mentions the Humber Ad Centre’s Face the Fentanyl campaign which was created by the college’s students to educate the public and combat the illegal sale and use of fentanyl.
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Metro Toronto – April 5, 2016 – Learn to tell the meaningful stories
Feature article on Humber’s journalism program giving students the tools needed to navigate various media platforms and journalism roles.
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Now Toronto – April 6, 2016 – Where to Study For Careers in the Arts
Article mentions Humber’s Bachelor of Music and Jazz Performance programs.
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Etobicoke Guardian – April 8, 2016 – Four students receive Athlete of the Year award from Humber College
Article mentions Humber’s athletes, Jesse Assing, Ceejay Nofuente, Olivia Lei and Adam Dong winning Athlete of the Year.
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Blog TO – April 10, 2016 – It’s Easy Being Green
Article features Humber’s carnival called It's Easy Being Green to promote environmental sustainability.  The event is organized by the Public Relations postgraduate program students.
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CTV Barrie – April 15, 2016 –Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day
Feature segment on Humber’s Motorcycle Rider Training Program and the Safety Awareness Day the college hosted.
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Motorcycle.com – April 15, 2016 - Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day
Feature story on Humber’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day event. Article features interview with Andy Hertel, manager of Humber’s motorcycle program.
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CTV News at Noon – April 14, 2016 - Motorcycle Safety Awareness Day
Live from Humber’s Motorcycle Awareness Event with weather reporter Anwar Knight.
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The Peterborough Examiner – April 19, 2016 – Bethany’s Jesse Assing named Ontario Colleges Athletic Association 2016 male athlete of the year
Article mentions Humber’s Jesse Assing being named the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) 2016 male athlete of the year.
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The Globe and Mail – April 20, 2016 – From Paper Boy to Golf Stars’ Super-Agent
Feature article on Danny Fritz, chief executive officer of SportBox Entertainment Group, who graduated from Humber with a Professional Golf Management certificate from Humber College.
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Blog TO – April 26, 2016 – The Top 10 food truck events in and around Toronto
Article mentions Humber’s first Food Truck Festival.
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Now Toronto – April 27, 2016 – Local Stars Shine Bright at YouTube Space Toronto
Article features Humber’s Film Students, Becky Wright and Kelsey MacDermaid. The Humber graduates collectively are called the Sorry Girls and currently have more than 500,000 subscribers on their YouTube channel.
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Toronto Star – May 1, 2016 – Students across Canada sing the praises of Music Monday
Article mentions Humber’s Criminal Justice student and rapper Dijah SB who celebrated music education with a performance on Music Monday and a national showcase in Toronto.
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Toronto Star – May 3, 2016 - Former residents feel walled out of Huronia’s future
Article mentions Humber’s Lakeshore campus, former Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital.
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Kingston Heritage – May 4, 2016 – Going the distance for colorectal cancer
Feature article on Humber professors Nicole Chuchmach and Natalie Atkinson who will run from Humber’s North Campus to Parliament Hill in Ottawa to raise awareness of colorectal cancer.
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Mississauga News – May 5, 2016 – A taste of France
Article mentions Zanda Rodgriguez, owner of MacaronZ, who studied Hotel and Restaurant Management at Humber.
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Toronto Sun – May 9, 2016 – Entrepreneurship Education Booming
Article mentions Humber’s entrepreneurial quiz.
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Metro News Toronto – May 13, 2016 - Newcomers getting the inside track on Toronto arts
Feature article on eight Humber students from the arts administration and cultural management program who published Arts Arrive, a booklet that contains a complete guide to Toronto’s arts scene aimed at newcomers.
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Milton Canadian Champion – May 20, 2016 – Sophie’s Run, revisited
Feature article on Humber professors Nicole Chuchmach and Natalie Atkinson who ran from the college’s North Campus to Parliament Hill in Ottawa for colorectal cancer.
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Etobicoke Guardian – May 24, 2016 – Humber College hosts western-themed fundraising dinner to support families affected by Fort McMurray wildfires
Article mentions Humber’s School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism hosting a fundraising dinner to support families displaced by wildfires in Fort McMurray.
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The School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism is very pleased to announce that Denise Gardner will be returning to the School of HRT in the role of Acting Associate Dean for the Health and Wellness cluster of programs. 

Denise's background, experience and credentials are ideally suited to manage this large and diverse group of Faculty, Staff and programs. Denise has been honored with the college’s Teaching Excellence Award (2012) given to only one exemplary faculty member per year, The Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education College Sector Education Award (2011), and The John & Suanne Roueche Excellence Award from the League for Innovation in the Community College (2013). Denise’s academic preparation includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo, a graduate degree in Neuroscience from the University of Western Ontario and a Master’s degree in Education from Medaille College. 

Denise began her Humber career in 2006 in the School of HRT as a Professor and Program Coordinator in the Fitness and Health Promotion Program. She also taught in our Post Graduate Certificate in Exercise Science and Lifestyle Management and in the University of Guelph-Humber Kinesiology Degree. 

Denise accepted the position of Director, Professional Development in the Centre for Teaching and Learning in 2013. In this role she has been instrumental in establishing many new initiatives such as the Cultural Inclusive Educator's Certificate (CIEC), and the Designing Differentiated Learning (DDL) Certificate. Additionally, Denise led The Teaching Excellence Program, and provided oversight to the The Teaching Effectiveness Certificate , Humber's annual Showcase, Humber's Part-time Faculty Conference and organized hundreds of faculty workshops and training opportunities yearly. Denise also co-chaired the Internationalization Committee and helped launch Humber's Global Citizenship Certificate. 

We are thrilled to have Denise return to the School of HRT and we look forward to the new insights and learning she will bring to our School. Denise will start on-boarding with Kristan Lingard the week of July 25. Please join me in giving Denise a very warm "welcome home!"

Susan Somerville
Dean, School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism

The Capital Development/Facilities Department is pleased to be welcoming two new members to the Humber College community!

Facilities Management is welcoming Chris Nanos to the position of Manager, Plant Services at the North Campus – he will be taking over from Larry Rinaldo, who recently retired from Humber College. Chris will be responsible for the maintenance and operations of all electrical, heating and cooling systems for the campus. Chris has a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Ryerson University, and has worked for organizations including Bayer, Carillion Canada and Sheridan College. He is a seasoned facility management professional with over 25 years of experience including extensive project management knowledge.

We would also like to introduce Joe Chimenti, who has accepted a new appointment to the Capital Development/Facilities Department as Associate Director, Capital Development. Joe has bachelor degrees in both Architecture and Architectural Technology, and has his PMP (Project Management Professional) designation. Having extensive experience as a project manager in the public sector, Joe comes most recently from Infrastructure Ontario where he delivered several large scale hospital projects. Prior to I.O., Joe was involved with both St. Joseph’s Health Care Centre, the Region of Peel and IMAX in their project divisions. Joe is active in community volunteering, he is an avid cyclist and will be participating in the 2016 Ride to Conquer Cancer from Toronto to Niagara Falls (his 5th year in a row) in June. 

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Chris and Joe!