Journalism student Charlotte Anketell brings you the latest Humber news.

Humber College Schools/Departments are invited to develop and submit proposals for innovative and engaging initiatives with local community non-profit organizations

This funding opportunity supports projects delivered in the fall and winter semesters.  In this round of funding the HCCP Fund advisory panel will also consider proposals for small demonstration projects.

Projects funded through this initiative provide the opportunity for academic schools and administrative departments to further cultivate relationships with partners and stakeholders – bringing the community to Humber and taking Humber into the community in support of Humber’s new Strategic plan.

Information Sessions:

Lakeshore Campus           Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2014

                                                Time:  3 p.m.
                                                Location: L3002

North Campus                    Date:  Monday, May 5, 2014
                                               Time:  10:30 a.m.
                                               Location: E338

Send your RSVP to lynn.vanlieshout@humber.ca by April 11, 2014.

Humber signs agreement with University of Technology, Jamaica
Students will benefit from collaboration and international exchange opportunities through new partnership

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada –April 2– Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) in Kingston, Jamaica. Signed by Humber’s President, Dr. Chris Whitaker and Professor the Hon. Errol Morrison OJ, President, University of Technology, Jamaica; the MOU will encourage collaboration between both institutions and lead to the development of initiatives that will benefit students in Canada and Jamaica. The two institutions offer similar programs focused on strong links with industry. Dr. Carole Guntley, long standing supporter of UTech initiated the discussions with Humber professor, Cheryl Francis-Nurse, which led to the MOU.

The agreement was signed at a special ceremony during UTech’s annual School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Research and Exhibition Day held on March 27, 2014, at the University’s Papine campus. Diane Simpson, Dean of International for Humber and Susan Somerville, Dean of Humber’s School of Hospitality, Recreation, and Tourism attended the event which was led by Dr. Paul Golding, Dean, College of Business and Management, UTech and Mrs. Marilyn Cornelius, Head of UTech’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management. Deans Simpson and Somerville participated in discussions over a two-day visit to UTech to explore collaboration opportunities, study tours, and articulation possibilities with faculty. Discussions with faculty and other stakeholders at UTech were facilitated by Dr. Claire Sutherland, Senior Director, International and Institutional Linkages at UTech.

“International partnerships like this expand the experiences of students through international transfer agreements and study abroad opportunities. Faculty gain exposure to diverse academic and professional practices by taking part in global research and the design/delivery of academic programs,” said Simpson. “We have a long history of international partnerships and strong ties with Jamaica and the Caribbean. Students from the region choose Humber because of its world-renowned reputation, diverse program offerings, and global learning opportunities,” she added.

The Hon. Errol Morrison OJ, President, University of Technology, Jamaica said “UTech continues to pursue mutually beneficial global education opportunities for our students and faculty and we welcome the potential teaching and learning opportunities afforded by this collaboration between UTech and Humber.”

With this new agreement, Humber and the University of Technology, Jamaica hope to develop further global education pathways allowing Humber staff and students the opportunity to engage in exchange initiatives and benefit from increased collaboration between these two leaders in postsecondary education.

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University of Technology, Jamaica

The history of the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) is intimately connected with the social and economic development of Jamaica.  UTech has grown to become Jamaica’s premier national institution with a student population of over 14,000. It now offers more than 100 programmes at the certificate, diploma and degree levels through its three colleges and five faculties.  The University has further expanded access to its programme offerings to meet the demands of business and industry by establishing campuses and satellite locations across Jamaica.  In addition, several programmes are franchised through links with community colleges, and most programmes are linked to national and international professional organisations. Syllabuses are modeled on the English polytechnic system, with emphasis on flexibility of approach work-based, experiential learning and professional linkages afforded through co-operative work based programmes.

Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning

Established in 1967, Humber is one of Canada’s leading postsecondary institutions. Committed to student success through excellence in teaching and learning, Humber serves 27,000 full-time students and 56,000 continuing education registrants. With an internationally recognized reputation for quality learning, Humber offers a wide-range of career-focused opportunities for students to personalize their educational path, including 150 full-time programs across more than 40 fields of study, 200 part-time and 400 online programs or courses. More than four out of five of Humber graduates are employed within six months of completing their studies. Visit humber.ca for more information.

In the spirit of diversity and inclusion, we provide the following Multifaith Holy Days & Festivals realizing that it is not exhaustive.

Should you wish your faith’s days to be included, please contact the Chaplain for consideration.

Phone: 416.675.6622 ext.4427
Email: chaplain@humber.ca

01 Tuesday
April = Namebine Giizis / Mmaal (Aboriginal)
Namebine Giizis is also known as the Sucker Moon in relation to the sucker fish (Ojibwe). Mmal is the season when rivers open and canoes can be launched and travel on the rivers can resume (Other).
April Fools’ Day (International)
A folk day when people seek to play humourous pranks and jokes on each other, possibly related to earlier cultural feasts and festivals.

08 Tuesday
Ramanavami from Mar 31 (Hinduism)
Celebrates the birthday of Rama, seventh incarnation of the God Vishnu. Hindus read the Ramayana, a Hindu epic, which tells the story of Rama, during the previous eight days.

09 Wednesday
Jalal month begins (Baha’i)
Jalal, meaning Glory, is the second month of the Baha’i year.

13 Sunday
Mahavira Jayanti (Jainism)
Celebrates the birthday of Lord Mahavira (Great Hero) the 24th Tirthankara (and the last of his time cycle).

14 Sunday
Vaisakhi (Hinduism)
Celebrates the first day of the solar year with an agricultural harvest festival. Important in North India, this holiday is named after the month Vaisakh.
Vaisakhi (Sikhism)
Commemorates the day in 1699 when Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru, created the Khalsa Panth (Brotherhood of the Pure). Brothers are named Singh (lion) and sisters are named Kaur (princess).

14 Monday
Songkran to Apr 16 (Buddhism)
A three day festival denoting the new year for Buddhists. Homes are cleaned and water is sprinkled on statues of Buddha and on monks who visit.

15 Tuesday
Full Moon
Lunar Eclipse (Equatorial/southern hemisphere)
Pesah/Passover to Apr 22 (Judaism)
Commemorates the Exodus, the departure of the Israelites from Egypt, and is celebrated for 8 days beginning at dusk (before sundown) on the prior day.

17 Thursday
Holy Thursday (Eastern) / Maundy Thursday (Western) (Christianity)
Celebrates the institution of the Lord’s supper by Jesus

18 Friday
Holy Friday (Eastern) / Good Friday (Western)(Christianity)
Commemorates the Passion of Jesus Christ in submission to death by crucifixion.

20 Sunday
Pascha (Eastern) / Easter (Western) (Christianity)
Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from death and the announcement of the angel to the women at Jesus’ tomb that “He is risen.”

21 Sunday
Feast of Ridvan to May 02 (Baha’i)
Remembers the 12 days that Baha’u’llah spent in the garden of Ridvan during his exile in Baghdad and when he proclaimed himself as the one announced by the Bab. On the first, ninth and twelfth days, work is suspended.
Easter Monday (Christianity - Eastern / Western)
The promise of new life is celebrated by Christians in reflection on the resurrection of Jesus after His crucifixion and death.

22 Monday
Earth Day (International)
Celebrates the natural abundance of the Earth to promote care for the planet. Some plant trees and/or seeds to ensure new growth.

24 Thursday
Gathering of Nations Pow Wow to Apr 28 (Aboriginal)
In Albuquerque, New Mexico various tribes and nations participate, share, teach and exchange traditions with each other.

28 Monday
Jamal month begins (Baha’i)
Jamal, meaning Beauty, is the third month of the Baha’i year.

29 Tuesday
New Moon
Annular Eclipse (Southern hemisphere)

30 Wednesday
Ghambar Maidyozarem to May 04 (Zoroastrianism)
Celebrates the creation of the sky and the harvesting of the winter crop.