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Multifaith Holy Days & Festivals: December 2012
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November 23, 2012
November 23, 2012

In the spirit of diversity and inclusion, we provide the following list of 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 Saturday
Mnidoo-Giisoons (Aboriginal-Ojibwe)
Little Spirit Moon.

02 Sunday
First Sunday of Advent (Christianity-Western)
Begins the four-week preparation for Christmas

06 Thursday
St. Nicholas Day (Christianity-Eastern)
Celebrates St. Nicholas (from third century Asia Minor) as the protector children and the bringer of gifts. Children leave shoes before a chimney or outside the front door of the home in the hope of obtaining Christmas treats.

08 Saturday
Bodhi Day(Buddhism)
Celebrates the day when Prince Siddharta Gautama) sat under the Bodhi tree vowing to remain there until he attained enlightenment.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
(Christianity-Catholic)
Celebrates the birth of Mary, the Mother of Jesus, as being conceived without sin.

09 Saturday to Dec 16

Hanukkah (Judaism)
(The Festival of Lights and Feast of Dedication)
Commemorates the victory of Judah the Maccabee for religious freedom plus the rededication of the temple in 165 BCE. Hannukkah begins at sundown the prior day.

12 Monday
Masa’il (Baha’i)
Masa’il, meaning Questions, is the fifteenth month of the Baha’i year.

13 Tuesday
New Moon

21 Friday
December (Winter) Solstice
The time when the Winter season begins.
Yule (Wicca)
Celebrates the new year, in the Anglo-Saxon and northern traditions of Wicca, with the birth of the God as the Winter-born King symbolized by the rebirth of the life-giving and life-sustaining sun; a time for ritually shedding the dross of the past year to contemplate spiritual development for the year ahead.
Tohji-Tasai (Shinto)
Celebrates the end of the sun’s period of decline (Yin) and its forthcoming renewal of strength (Yang).

25 Tuesday
Christmas (Christianity-Western)
Celebrates the birth of Jesus, whom Christians worship as the Christ and Saviour of the world.

26 Wednesday
Death of Zarathustra (Zoroastrianism)
Celebrates Zarathustra (Zoroaster), founder of the Zoroastrian faith (dates uncertain).
Kwanzaa to Jan 01/2013(West African / North American)
Celebrated by North Americans of West African descent in recognition of their African and family heritage.
St. Stephen’s Day (Christianity-Western)
Commemorates Stephen who died as the first Christian martyr.
Boxing Day (Christianity-Western)
Collections of gifts are given to those in need.

28 Friday
Full Moon

31 Monday
Sharaf (Baha’i)
Sharaf, meaning Honour, is the sixteenth month if the Baha’i year.
Ghambar Maidyarem to Jan 04/2010(Zoroastrianism)
Celebrates the creation of the animals and is the time for equitable food sharing.
Omisoka (Shinto)
To celebrate the new year, Shinto temples ring bells 108 times to remove the worldly desires of persons seeking a long life.

 

'Tis the Season ... a Few Tips to Enjoy Holiday Office Parties!
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November 22, 2012
November 22, 2012

 

 

At this time of year office parties are great opportunities to mingle casually with colleagues and staff - getting to know people you don’t see every day, and thanking them for their efforts! Most of these settings involve food, alcohol and entertainment.

  Here are a few tips for mindful hosts:

  • Provide an inclusive environment respectful of cultural and social differences
  • Eat carefully – there will be leftovers!
  • Remember that Humber cannot pay for alcohol, but if you provide alcohol, ensure that it’s consumed responsibly
  • Use the good judgment and leadership skills you practice daily

Create an environment for some great memories for everyone – but not on YouTube!

Have an Enjoyable and Safe Holiday! 

HR Services

Fall Issue of Humber dialogue!
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November 22, 2012
November 22, 2012

Fall issue of Humber dialogue!

 
 

Read about mental illness on campus,
Radio Broadcasting program's 40th anniversary,
affording your retirement...and more!

Need more magazines? Contact us at:
Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations
LX 101 416.673.0152
 

 

Humber Named One of the Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2013
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November 20, 2012
November 20, 2012

On November 20, 2012, Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning was named one of the Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for 2013 by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for the second year in a row.

Recognized employers are considered Greater Toronto’s leaders in attracting and retaining employees to their organizations.

 

Staff Transportation and Parking Management Survey
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November 20, 2012
November 20, 2012

Staff and faculty members are encouraged to share their on-campus transportation and parking experience in Humber’s first biannual Transportation and Parking Management (TPM) Survey, released on Friday, November 16, 2012.

Respondents, who complete the survey by 12 noon on Monday, December 3, 2012, will be entered into a draw to win one of 10 $50 Humber Bookstore gift cards.

Collected survey results will influence Humber’s implementation of new transportation and parking management solutions, designed to create a positive campus experience that supports student success.

Questions about the collection, use and disclosure of personal information by the College can be directed to Humber's Freedom of Information Coordinator, Teeter Leinveer, HR Services.

 

Helen Gawryk, Program Coordinator, Education & Training Solutions
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November 20, 2012

After 30 years of service and dedication to Humber, Helen Gawryk, program coordinator, Education & Training Solutions, has decided to retire on December 14, 2012.

Helen graduated from Humber’s Business Administration program in 1982 and then joined Humber in the Continuing Education department, now known as Associations and Partnerships. Over the years, she has been active in OPSEU including serving for Humber as president for many terms.

A retirement reception in Helen’s honour will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 in the Seventh Semester. Well wishes will begin at 3:30 p.m. Please join us to wish Helen well as she moves on to the next chapter of her life.

Contributions to a farewell gift can be directed to Jessica Shrieve or Pat Tait, Room LX104.

 

Irena Dirito Passes Away
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November 16, 2012
November 16, 2012

Longtime employee Irena Dirito has passed away after a yearlong battle with cancer. Irena provided 34 years of loyal and dedicated service to Humber as a Support Staff Member in the Registrar's Office, Administrative Assistant to John Mason when he was the Registrar and in the last six years as Administrative Assistant to Alister Mathieson, Dean of the School of Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism. As one might expect Irena had many, many friends and colleagues at Humber. She will be missed.

The funeral arrangements for Irena are as follows.

Newediuk Funeral Home
Kipling Chapel
2058 Kipling Ave (just north of Rexdale)
Toronto, ON M9W 4J9
Phone: 416.745.7555

Viewing Times
Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 6 p.m. - 9p.m.
Sunday, November 18, 2012 at 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Funeral
Monday, November 19, 2012 at 10:30 a.m.

 

 

National Philanthropy Day
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November 15, 2012
November 15, 2012

A message from the Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations

November 15, 2012
National Philanthropy Day® recognizes and pays tribute to the great contributions that philanthropy - and the people active in the philanthropic community - have made to our lives, communities and our world.

Thank you to all our generous supporters

Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations
416.673.0152

Centre for Urban Ecology: Meeting Space
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November 12, 2012
November 12, 2012

Come make use of one of Ontario's first LEED certified buildings.

All Humber staff are welcome to use the centre for meetings of any size and length*.

Call to book your time and to ensure the center is not already in use.

Contact: 

Phone: 416.675.5009
Email:  arboretum@humber.ca

* A small fee applies to all day meetings

SRS Login Screen Changes: Effective November 15, 2012
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November 12, 2012
November 12, 2012

Current Students:

Log into SRS using the same username (example BCDF1234) and password you used to access on-campus computers, Blackboard, HMail, and most other Humber technical services. Please use the online tools at https://srs.humber.ca if you do not know your username and password.

Applicants/New Students:

Your username and password will be emailed to the personal email account we have for you on file. Please use the online tools at https://srs.humber.ca if you do not know your username and password.

Former Students/Former Applicants/Alumni:

Log into SRS using the same username (example BCDF1234) and password you used to access on-campus computers, Blackboard, HMail, and most other Humber technical services. Please use the online tools at https://srs.humber.ca if you do not know your username and password.

Help & Support:

Please contact the Support Centre at 416.675.6622 X8888 or 1.866.484.6622 for login assistance.

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