Announcements

SIRF 2013/2014 Funding Awards
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April 11, 2013
April 11, 2013

 CONGRATULATIONS…

…to this year’s Staff Initiated Research Fund (SIRF) awardees! We received 15 applications this year, and are pleased to be able to fund 10 projects! The following proposals were recommended for funding by the SIRF adjudication committee and approved by the Dean of Research.

Please note that the next SIRF cycle will be announced in December 2013 for the 2013/14 fiscal year. Given applications of comparable quality, applicants not previously SIRF-funded will be given priority over previously funded applicants.

NEW: The Research Office will be launching a new program to support faculty who want to get involved with research but don’t have a fully developed research question. Watch for information on DAIR (Developing Activities and Ideas for Research) and the first recipients of this exciting initiative, including how you can apply. More details coming soon!

If you have any SIRF questions, please contact Laura Keating: 416.675.6622 ext. 5592.
 

Mental Health First Aid Training
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When:
April 11, 2013
April 11, 2013

Humber is committed to equipping all employees with basic tools to effectively intervene and support students, co-workers, and members of the public who are experiencing mental health problems.

When you attend this two day Mental Health First Aid Training session, you can expect the following:

  • Improve your understanding of mental illness.
  • Minimize the fear and hesitation to become involved when you think someone is experiencing a mental health problem.
  • Develop simple and effective intervention strategies that are relevant to your role in the college.

Date: Wednesday, April 24 and Thursday, April 25, 2013
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Room B106

Date: Friday, May 3 and Friday, May 10, 2013  - Cancelled
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Community Room

Date: Thursday, May 30 and Friday, May 31, 2013
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Community Room

Date: Tuesday, June 4 and Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Lakeshore Campus – D111

Date: Tuesday, June 18 and Wednesday, June 25, 2013
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Community Room

Date: Wednesday, June 26 and Thursday, June 27, 2013
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Room B105

To register for this training please complete the Spring 2013 Learning and Organization Development Training Registration Form.

For more information, visit us at: hrs.humber.ca/learning

 

Spring 2013 Convocation: Volunteers Wanted!
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April 11, 2013
April 11, 2013

The Office of the Registrar is looking for volunteers to assist with the 2013 Spring Convocation Ceremonies.

The ceremonies will take place at the Toronto Congress Centre from June 18 – June 20, 2013.

Duties include:

  • Gowning
  • Directional Support

There are three shifts each day; you may sign up for one or more shifts:

  • 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • 4:30 pm – 9 p.m.

If you are interested, please contact Noreen Gomes, noreen.gomes@humber.ca by April 26, 2013.

 

Employee Scholarship Fund
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April 11, 2013
April 11, 2013

Humber and OPSEU Locals 562 and 563, through the Employment Stability Committees, are pleased to announce the Humber, OPSEU Locals 562 and 563 Employee Scholarship Fund. The fund has been created to assist full-time unionized employees to improve their academic qualifications. A maximum of $5,000 per year, for up to four years, is available per approved employee commencing June 1, 2012. The fund will cover tuition fees for accredited post-secondary programs leading to a degree. SPACE IS LIMITED!

For more information, please visit the HRS website: hrs.humber.ca/learning/tuition.html 

 

Learning & Organization Development - Spring 2013 Calendar
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April 10, 2013
April 10, 2013

The Learning & Organization Development Spring 2013 Calendar is now available at hrs.humber.ca/learning

RPN to BN Bridging Program Approval
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April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013

The School of Health Sciences is proud to announce that the RPN to BN Bridging program received inaugural accreditation from the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing. This result reflects three years of effort in providing access to degree level study for our Practical Nursing Diploma graduates. One of only a handful of nursing “bridging” programs in the province, we are especially proud to have achieved this milestone. Please join us in congratulating those involved.

 

Copyright Tip: Save Your Students Money
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When:
April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013

Take a minute to learn how to get your course-pack readings to students for free. Click here. 

For more information, please email us at: copyright@humber.ca

Take Two - Student Personal Trainers
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April 8, 2013
April 8, 2013

 

 

 

 

The program includes:

A health screening and goal setting session

An initial and final fitness assessment

Two unique workout sessions per week from May 13 until August 16, 2013

 Click here to download the registration form.

For more information contact: jamie.even@humber.ca


This activity is a component of the curriculum of the Fitness & Health Promotion program.
If you choose to register for this program please note it is crucial, for the student learning experience that you commit to two training sessions seriously.
 

Test Centre - Accessible Document Creation
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When:
April 8, 2013
April 8, 2013

Have you received a notice from the Testing Centre notifying you that a student requires an electronic copy of their exam? Are you unsure of how to go about making your document accessible? It is not hard – just a couple of steps are required!

Use of computer ≠ electronic format

Electronic format means that the student will need the document in .doc or .rtf in order to use assistive software while writing the exam. It is crucial that the electronic format is received two working days prior to the booking date outlined in the Test Centre email confirmation which you received.

Creating Accessible Documents:

Rich Text Format (.rtf) or a Microsoft Word Document (.doc) are the most suitable file formats to use for students who require an electronic copy for their accommodation when it comes to testing. This enables a student to use assistive software, such as Read & Write or Kurzweil, which they require to effectively complete an exam.

It is very simple to create a RTF file extension. If the test or exam has been created in Microsoft Word, please save a RTF copy by doing the following:

  • Click FILE
  • Click SAVE AS
  • The click ‘Save as Type’ and select Rich Text Format (*.rtf) from the drop down menu
  • Click SAVE and voila!

Once you have created this accessible exam, you can email it, along with the completed referral form to the appropriate email address as outlined on the referral form – PLEASE NOTE ONLY DISABILITY STUDENT EXAMS FOR THOSE WHO REQUIRE AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THEIR EXAM WILL BE ACCEPTED VIA EMAIL. ALL OTHERS SHOULD BE HARD COPY:

North Campus: dstestnorth@humber.ca
Lakeshore Campus: dstestlake@humber.ca
Carrier Drive Campus: dstestcarrier@humber.ca

Please do not send exams as PDFs – this is not an accessible format for adaptive software.

If you have any questions, please contact leah.barclay@humber.ca

 

YMCA Summer Camps Have Arrived at the North Campus!
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When:
April 5, 2013
April 5, 2013

 

Programs at the YMCA Humber College day camp include:

  • Computer Animation
  • Photography
  • Robotics
  • Full program descriptions can be found here

Campers will enjoy traditional camp games and activities with YMCA camp counselors as well as three hours of media-instruction daily led by experienced Humber College Youth Enrichment Instructors. Campers will also swim twice a week and participate in Friday theme days!
Camp runs 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.. Mini Extended Day Camp is available from 8 a.m. until 5:30pm.

Space is limited --- register TODAY!

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