Announcements

John Elias, Associate Dean, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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May 29, 2014

Few people can say that they have dedicated their careers to helping students to strive for excellence.  John Elias is one of those individuals, and after over 20 years focusing on supporting student success in a variety of academic roles, he will be retiring from Humber College effective August 31, 2014.

John began his career at Humber in January 1992 teaching in the Department of General Education where his interdisciplinary background and exceptional teaching abilities allowed him to teach in a variety of areas.  It was not long before he joined Humber in a full-time capacity, and in his case, the rest was truly history.  He quickly took on leadership opportunities serving on Showcase, Academic Council and several other cross-institutional committees reflective of his interest in supporting excellence both in our students and ourselves.  One of these resulted in the establishment of the President’s Lecture Series which to this day brings notable figures to Humber to share their expertise, experience and insights. In 1999, the year in which he received a NISOD Excellence Award,  he also moved into the role of Program Coordinator in the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences, and over the next decade, he moved into the role of Associate Dean (February 2008) leading the Department of General Education that he had called home for over fifteen years.

As Associate Dean, John played a key role in helping to evolve the elective components of Humber’s degree programming, introducing experiential and service learning and study abroad opportunities for students in their electives. Most importantly, he supported student success through a consistent focus on collaboration.

It was his focus on student outcomes and his breadth of experience at Humber that allowed John to assume the role of Associate Dean, Enterprise Systems Project in the fall of 2010.  As a member of the project team, John has provided advice and counsel to shape the development of academic & business practices that are reflected in the new Banner student information system.   While John’s influence can be seen throughout the project, he played a particular leadership role in the development of the new Banner Standard Workload Form (SWF) module.  This module was initially developed for Humber College and will eventually be used at other colleges in Ontario that use the Banner platform.

John’s contribution to the Humber community included co-chairing the 2011 Humber United Way campaign. John contributed in ways during the campaign including leading a spin-a-thon team from the Enterprise Systems Project.

On behalf of the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the Enterprise Systems Project, we wish to thank John for his many contributions to the Humber community and wish him all the best in his retirement.


Paula Gouveia                                                                  Scott Briggs
Dean, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences                Chief Information Officer

Space Audit
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May 28, 2014

Thank You for Supporting the Humber Gives Campaign
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May 28, 2014

Dear colleagues,

Thanks to the generosity of the Humber community this year's Humber Gives campaign has raised $53,837.

You put students first in all that you do and your gift is one more way to support them. I encourage you to read about some of the students you help here: humber.ca/giving/impact-giving

The focus of the Humber Gives campaign is about participation, no matter the size of your gift; together we can make a big difference.  Your participation also sends a powerful message to students, alumni, friends and potential supporters.  We are Humber, and we are committed to the current and future success of our students.

Thank you,

Eileen DeCourcy
Associate Vice-President, Teaching and Learning
Chair, Humber Gives campaign

P.S. I hope to see you at SHOWCASE on Thursday, June 5, 2014.  Join the Humber Gives campaign to receive your very own bicycle bell!

Jeanine Webber, Associate Dean, School of Social and Community Services
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May 28, 2014

The School of Social and Community Services is pleased to announce that Jeanine Webber will assume the role of Associate Dean, effective August 11, 2014.

Jeanine brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Associate Dean role. She holds a Master of Social Work and a Ph.D. in Social Work, both from the University of Toronto. She began her career in the area of correctional services where she held numerous positions including Parole Supervisor, Case Management Officer, Program Development and Evaluation Officer and she was the Head of Correctional Programs for the Correctional Service of Canada (Ontario).

Jeanine joined Humber as a part-time faculty member in 2006 and became a full-time faculty member in 2008. She is the coordinator of the Criminal Justice degree program and she has led several research projects at Humber, including a current project evaluating the Toronto Police Service’s Neighbourhood Policing program. Jeanine is involved with numerous community agencies and is a member of the Board of Directors of the International Community Corrections Association.

Please join us in welcoming Jeanine to her new role.

Gina Antonacci
Dean, School of Social and Community Services

Humber College Classic 2014 - 20 Spaces Left!
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May 27, 2014
May 27, 2014

There are only 20 spaces remaining for the 2nd Annual Humber College Classic Golf Tournament in Support of Student Scholarships.  Online registration for the remaining spaces will close today, Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at 5 p.m.  Register now to avoid disappointment.

   

Nominations Open: 2014 City of Toronto International Student Excellence Awards
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May 27, 2014

Humber faculty and staff now have the opportunity to nominate international students for the 2014 City of Toronto International Student Excellence Awards.

This is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our students in front of a broad regional audience of institutions, corporate sponsors, and partners, as well as faculty, staff, and students from across southern Ontario. More detail on the award categories and nomination process is available here.

To date, a Humber student has never won one of these awards. In the past, the University of Toronto has taken home most of the awards, in large part because its faculty and staff have actively nominated many students.

This year, with your support, we’re hoping to see Humber students be acknowledged for awards in several categories.

Nominations can be submitted to Daniella Cross, Manager of International Marketing and Communications (daniella.cross@humber.ca) by July 11, 2014. The nominations will be reviewed, and Daniella will forward them to the City of Toronto for evaluation.

Joey Noble, Professor, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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May 27, 2014

The Department of Liberal Studies would like to congratulate Professor Joey Noble on her upcoming retirement this spring. Joey has taught full-time at Humber since 1992. During this time, she has developed and taught a number of innovative courses, like Sociology of Food and Sociology of Emotions. Joey’s care for, and dedication to, her craft and her students cannot be overstated. She has been a valuable member of the college community and she will be missed. Please join us in wishing Joey a long, happy and healthy retirement.

 

Les Takahashi, Professor, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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May 27, 2014

The Department of Liberal Studies would like to congratulate Professor Les Takahashi on his retirement. As a full-time faculty member since 1980, Les has taught a variety of courses – from Communications to Sociology to Humanities. His teaching was recognized in 2004 when he was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Award. Les has been a consummate professional throughout his Humber career and a valuable member of the department. He will be missed by faculty, staff and students alike. Please join us in wishing Les a long, happy and healthy retirement.

 

Annie Ico, Admissions Officer , Office of the Registrar
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May 26, 2014

After 32 years of hard work and dedication, it's time for Annie to take a permanent vacation! Please join us in celebrating her retirement.

Date: Monday, June 9, 2014
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Place: North Campus, Humber Room
Please RSVP to Kamaldip Dhamoon at Kamaldip.dhamoon@humber.ca by no later than Wednesday, June 4, 2014

David Wallace, Professor, Department of English, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
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May 26, 2014

The Department of English would like to bid a fond farewell to David Wallace, who will be retiring from faculty this June.

David Wallace began teaching at Humber in 1993 as a part-time appointee and became a full-time faculty member in 2002. From 2008 to 2012, David served as program coordinator in the department, with responsibility for all COMM and degree elective English courses at the North campus. Over the course of his career, David has not only taught a wide variety of English courses but has also been instrumental in developing writing courses for Humber’s degree programs and a more reading-focused writing curriculum, particularly in COMM 200 and 213. David has also had an on-going interest in the changing concept of literacy and has written and presented on this topic frequently over the years.  David has every intention of continuing this interest during retirement.

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