As you have likely already heard, Microsoft plans to release Windows 10, a new version of its popular operating system, later this summer.
Information Technology will be carefully evaluating Windows 10 this fall. Windows 10 is expected to be very different; it has reportedly been redesigned for use in computers, smartphones, tablets, and gaming consoles.
Humber’s future use of Windows 10 is expected to be an Academic & Educational Technology Committee agenda item next term. In the meantime, all computers in academic spaces will continue to run Windows 7.
Adopting new technology is not without risk. Caution is advised when considering Windows 10 for home use. Although initially available at no cost, users may want to defer Windows 10 until it proves stable and reliable.
Should you have questions or concerns regarding Humber’s adoption plans for Windows 10, please contact me at Ryan.Burton@humber.ca or X5290.
Announcements
We are looking for energetic and positive Humber students to join the team. Orientation is a great way to build new friendships and to share your experiences with incoming students. You will be creating a dynamic and enthusiastic environment, facilitating group icebreakers, mingling with new Humber students, guiding campus tours, and more!
As an Orientation Volunteer, you will participate in Academic Orientation taking place September 1st – 3rd and in Welcome Week taking place September 8th – 10th. You’ll also get to participate in a two-day training program on August 27th and 28th.
Being an Orientation Volunteer also comes with some perks! Volunteers will...
- Have a chance to win a prize of $2000 or $1000 towards tuition*
- Receive a Certificate of Participation signed by the Dean of Students
- Receive exclusive Orientation Team Gear (includes shirt, bag, lanyard, candy, and more!)
- Be recognized at a Volunteer Appreciation & Awards Dinner
- Be entered into draws for incredible prizes**
- Take part in exciting social events planned just for you!
- Participate in the Volunteer Recognition Program (Be recognized by your peers for your work during Orientation)
- Receive a notation on your Co-Curricular Record
Is a student you know interested? To find out more info and to apply, visit humber.ca/orientation
If you have any questions please contact orientation@humber.ca
*A minimum of 40 Volunteer hours is required to qualify
**Volunteers must work at least one shift to qualify for draws
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On Canada Day, Humber Press published Canada: Our Home and Native Land, the new children's book from Humber VP Alister Mathieson.
The book - an A-Z exploration of Canadian history and culture - has already received an endorsement from the country's Governor General His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston: "This is a marvelous book for young readers, both as a guide to school studies about Canada and simply for the joy of reading. The sequel to Canada: Our Road To Democracy, it tells stories of Canada in appealing fashion centred around each letter of the alphabet. The four animal characters that animate the book will draw in the young and the young at heart alike. I am certain that parents and grandparents will especially enjoy imitating the voices of the beaver, buffalo, goose and moose as they bring this story to life!"
Copies of Canada: Our Home and Native Land and Canada: Our Road to Democracy are available through Humber Press's online store - humber.ca/humberpressstore/ - with free shipping to Humber campus addresses
Calling all art & culture lovers! We need your help to create the largest interactive art & culture festival South Etobicoke has ever seen!
What is Etobicoke Lakeshore Culture Days?
Culture Days is a collaborative Canada-wide movement to raise the awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of all Canadians in the arts and cultural life of their communities. The weekend features free, hands-on, interactive activities that give participants a “behind-the-scenes” look into the arts and cultural base of the local community.
How can you get involved?
Are you an artist looking to lead an interactive activity? Do you have a special skill that you can teach to others? We want to hear from you!
Maybe you want to get involved in this fantastic festival, but don't know what type of activity to run, we can help!
To learn more visit our website at elculturedays.ca or contact Nicole Stirk at Nicole.stirk@humber.ca.
Looking for inspiration? Check out our twitter feed, @ELCultureDays, it has amazing photos from previous years
Power Shutdown previously scheduled for July 17th, will now take place July 24th, 2015 at 11 p.m.
Purpose: Power shut down required in order to install new electrical panel.
Temporary power shutdown required to install a new electrical panel required in N Building. Power will be out for approximately 4 hours, including lights and electrical outlets.
Please note that emergency power will be available during this time.
If you have any questions, please contact James Morgan, Project Coordinator, ext. 4428, with any questions.
As part of the Bus Loop construction, the City is coordinating with PCL the widening of Entrance A, B and D. This will involve the relocation of signal lights and curb cuts to provide for widening these exits from the North Campus.
Construction is expected to start on July 20th and last approximately 6 weeks. For the duration, alternate routing of vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be signed and controlled by PCL in coordination with City Works Coordinators.
We apologize for the inconvenience but this is vital work that is necessary to complete prior to buses being permitted to use the bus loop and is intended to mitigate some of the congestion that will be created as we welcome our transit riders onto campus.
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Please be advised that Christine Adam, Administrative Assistant – Financial Services & Planning department, after 34 glorious years of service will be retiring from the college at the end of this month.
Christine, whose name is synonymous with great commitment & excellent customer service, assisted many staff members & students over the years and will be dearly missed.
As Christine starts a new chapter in her life, please drop by the Finance department (B-311, North campus) over the coming days to say goodbye to her in person and wish her well for the future. Alternatively, there is also a small send-off planned on Friday July 31st @ 12 pm (in room B-101, North campus) … hope you will be able to join us there.
Best regards,
Sanjay Puri
Director, Financial Services & Planning
Please be advised that Information Technology Services will be shutting down the HumberPublic part of its WiFi network on July 31, 2015.
Anyone still using HumberPublic for WiFi service is kindly asked to reconfigure his or her device to use myWi-Fi@Humber before month’s end.
Note that myWi-Fi@Humber is faster and more secure. And, unlike the HumberPublic network, myWi-Fi@Humber supports the latest technologies.
Please visit wifi-connect.humber.ca on your laptop, tablet, or smartphone to install the myWi-Fi@Humber security certificates. It is quick and easy.
Note that you will need your Humber username and password to access the myWi-Fi@Humber network, so please have your credentials handy.
Once you join to the myWi-Fi@Humber network, your device will automatically connect to the Internet when the WiFi network is within range.
As always, should you require assistance, you can call our Support Centre at 416.675.6622 X8888 or speak to an Analyst at one of our service outlets.
Enjoy the rest of your summer.