Announcements

When:
April 25, 2013
April 25, 2013

Thank you to all of you who made a new gift or renewed your support. Every gift helps, and directly supports our students and helps them succeed. 

Together, 175 Humber employees contributed almost $55,000 from April 1, 2012 – March 31, 2013. Working together makes a big impact, and our students benefit directly from your generosity.

We are pleased to announce the lucky winner of a lunch with Chris Whitaker is Janice Calder, Enterprise System Services. We asked Janice why she gives back to Humber: “Humber has been a second home to myself and my family and as the old saying goes “charity begins at home”.” Enjoy your lunch Janice!

It is never too late to join your colleagues, by supporting the Family Campaign. To learn more, please contact us:

Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations

LX101 ~ 416.673.0152 ~ giving@humber.ca

When:
April 25, 2013
April 25, 2013

Strategic Planning Town Hall Meetings – Change of Date for Lakeshore! 

  • Tuesday, May 7 at North Campus
    4 p.m. - 6 p.m.  (Seventh Semester)
     
  • Monday, May 13 at Lakeshore Campus – NEW DATE!
    11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (L1017)

All faculty, staff and administrators are encouraged to attend a Town Hall meeting on Humber’s draft 2013-2018 Strategic Plan. As the culmination of Humber’s consultative strategic planning process, the Town Hall meetings will provide an opportunity for members of the community to learn about and share feedback on the draft 2013-2018 Strategic Plan. Please plan to attend one of the meetings to participate in a Q&A session.

The Town Hall meetings will be live-streamed to the Imagine Humber staff website, where viewers can engage with the process by submitting questions online. Stay tuned to the Communique and watch the website for more information in the coming weeks

 

 

When:
April 24, 2013
April 24, 2013

Take two minutes to learn what a short excerpt is. The use of short excerpts will benefit your students.

Click here to listen.

 

When:
April 23, 2013
April 23, 2013

We would like your opinion on the library logo and background design for the Library's new website.

Complete the survey by Wednesday, May 1,2013.

 

When:
April 22, 2013
April 22, 2013

Fourth Annual Humber College School of Liberal Arts & Sciences Conference
October 4-5, 2013

 Telling Stories: Narratives of Knowledge; Narratives as Knowledge

Keynote Speaker: Prof. Shahrzad Mojab (OISE/University of Toronto)

Telling stories is a fundamental human need. As American scholar Jonathan Gottschall argues, we are “storytelling animals”: our narratives “make us human.” Stories both told and untold have influenced our understanding of individual and social realities. Considering what we store, transport and transform in these stories reveals much about what we seek from the world and our study of it. So too does considering both the silences that may figure in these stories and stories that challenge these silences.

This year’s Humber LAS Conference will investigate how narratives influence knowledge. We want to address two themes in particular:

  • What are the narratives of knowledge? What stories do our professions and academic disciplines tell about themselves, and why? What questions might we raise about these stories?
  • How do narratives serve as knowledge? How does the act of storytelling contribute to explorations of human experience? What can it reveal? What can it hide?

We invite proposals from all Ontario college faculty and staff members interested in pursuing links between such questions and their own investigations of anthropology, architecture, art, business, computing, criminology, cuisine, culture, design, education, film, gender, geography, history, identity, journalism, law, literature, mathematics, media, philosophy, politics, psychology, race, religion, science, sexuality, sociology, technology, or any other scholarly concern.

Possible themes for presentations include

  • Dominant narratives and their effects on work in a discipline
  • How story-telling or retelling histories creates pathways for social and political action
  • Myths of a profession or discipline and their part in shaping that enterprise
  • The value or limitations of narrative form as a means of presenting information (e.g. considerations of historical narratives or anthropologists’ case studies)
  • How stories figure in the creation and definition of culture and identity
  • How corporations, governments and other institutions form or reinforce dominant narratives that marginalize alternative views
  • How marginalized individuals or groups push back against dominant narratives
  • Different versions of the same story and what these differences reveal about the tellers
  • Links between technology and message, or how the medium in which a story is told influences its meaning and reception
  • Teleological thinking and other attempts to “finish off” a story

Please submit your presentation proposal (max. 200 words) as a .pdf or .docx attachment to the LAS Conference committee (lasconference@humber.ca) by SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013. Successful applicants will be contacted by the committee in early June.

 To download the submission form, please click here.

When:
April 19, 2013
April 19, 2013

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 Monday
May = Waawaaskone Giizis / Yansa’altt (Aboriginal)
Waawaaskone Giizis is also known as the Flower Moon (Ojibwe). Yansa’altt is the season of berries and woods fragrant with blossoms (Other).
Beltane (Wicca)
Beltane (Beltain or May Eve [April 30] and May Day) denotes the joining of the Earth Goddess and the Celtic God Bel in marriage as the basis of creation. In Celtic paganism, this union was celebrated by a mid-summer fertility festival. Currently, Maypole dances are held.

02 Thursday
Holy Thursday (Christianity-Eastern)
Celebrates the institution of the Lord’s supper by Jesus.

03 Friday
Holy Friday (Christianity-Eastern)
Commemorates the Passion of Jesus Christ in submission to death by crucifixion.

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

06 Monday
Easter Monday (Christianity-Eastern)
The promise of new life is celebrated by Christians in reflection on the resurrection of Jesus after His crucifixion and death.

09 Thursday
Ascension of Jesus (Christianity-Western)
Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into Heaven.

10 Friday
New Moon

12 Sunday
Mother’s Day (North America)
A day set aside to honour mothers and motherhood.

15 Wednesday
Shavuot (Festival/Feast of Weeks) to May 16 (Judaism)
Shavuot, commemorating the giving of the Torah to the Israelites and the completion of God’s purpose to create a special people, is celebrated 2 days in the diaspora and 1 day in Israel and by Reformed Jews and starts at sundown. Weeks is the plural of the Hebrew word for 7 and ends 7 weeks or 50 days (hence Pentecost) after Pesah.

17 Friday
Azamat (Baha'i)
Azamat, meaning Grandeur, is the 4th month of the Baha’i year.

19 Sunday
Pentecost (Christianity-Western)
Celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ disciples after his ascension, 50 days after Easter.

20 Monday
Victoria Day (Canada)
Celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria (declared a Canadian holiday in 1845 prior to confederation).

21 Tuesday
Aboriginal Awareness Week (Aboriginal/Canada)
Introduced in 1992 to increase awareness about Aboriginal peoples, it includes the 4 days following Victoria Day.

23 Thursday
Declaration of the Bab (Baha'i)
Commemorates the day in 1844 on which he announced his identity as the Bab, the herald of the new age.

25 Saturday
Full Moon
Wesak (Buddhism)
Wesak is the most important day of the year for Buddhists, also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima or Theravadin New Year. The full moon marks a triple celebration of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) in his Birth, Enlightenment and Final Demise. Buddha’s birth is celebrated on different dates in different countries.

29 Wednesday
Ascension of Baha’u’llah (Baha’i)
Marks the anniversary of the death of the founder of the Baha’i faith and work is suspended on this day.

 

When:
April 17, 2013
April 17, 2013

Humber College, Newell Rubbermaid and Terracycle have partnered to take recycling to another level. As you can imagine, the Humber community goes through a large amount of writing instruments (pens, pencils, markers, etc…) connecting with and supporting more than 27,000 full-time and 55,000 part-time students across all of our campuses. Starting today, we can now recycle all types and brands of writing instruments instead of throwing them away, and help support Humber’s Student Awards program in the process!

Help us divert waste from landfill sites by collecting used writing instruments.

Here is how it works:

  1. Don’t throw away pens, pencils, highlighters or markers once they have reached the end of their usable life
  2. Place them into the collection bins located in your school or department’s main office (If you don't have a collection bin in your office yet, contact Lindsay Walker and she'll help you get one!)
  3. Spread the word and encourage your colleagues to do the same

Once your collection bin is full, all you need to do is contact your campus representative and they will arrange for the contents to be sent to Terracycle, the partner company that has developed this exciting recycling initiative.

What type of writing instruments can be recycled? ALL TYPES!

  • All pen, pencil, marker brands
  • Any ink colour
  • Markers including dry erase, permanent, mechanical pencils, etc.
  • …if you write with it, it can be collected for recycling in this program!

When your box is full, simply contact:

 

When:
April 16, 2013
April 16, 2013

I am pleased to provide the Humber community with an update on 2013-2014 business and strategic planning.

Last month, the Humber Board of Governors approved the 2013-2014 budget and interim business plan. We are continuing to develop the 2013-2018 Strategic Plan, which will be presented to the Board for approval in May, along with the final (Year 1) Business Plan that will reflect the new strategic plan priorities.

Board approval of the budget comes at a time of transition as we position ourselves for continued leadership in Ontario’s changing postsecondary environment.

Future priorities will continue to put student success at the core of everything we do. As you’re well aware, Humber has grown significantly during the last half-decade, most notably in our enrolment which has increased by 43 per cent since 2008. This rapid growth requires us to balance quantity with quality. To do so, we must invest in our students.

In fact, we are already doing so. Building on strong programs, enrolment and reputation, our prudent and responsible financial management has enabled Humber to generate revenue above expenditures in recent years. This surplus has, and will continue to be, strategically invested in Humber’s future to ensure delivery of the highest quality student experience.

The 2013-2014 budget already includes enhanced investment in student support and resources including: mental health first aid training, broader student services such as peer mentoring/learning skills workshops, implementation of ERP/Banner, $5 million in academic equipment, $5 million to support new Strategic Plan initiatives, expanded faculty supports through the Centre for Teaching and Learning, research and entrepreneurial opportunities for students, new technology and technology systems, and of course new program development.

We are headed into an era of reduced government funding and smaller tuition increases. We must continue to demonstrate strong leadership and prudent financial management as we will need to be self reliant in financing our future priorities. The Learning Resource Commons, new Data Centres, a new telephony and unified communications system are examples of planned projects and necessary investment in our students.

We expect to be in a similar financial position this year. We will continue to update the Humber community about strategic and business planning, budget status and performance against our strategic priorities. Ultimately, we will continue to invest in our students to ensure they – and their teachers - have the resources, supports and infrastructure they need to ensure a quality learning experience that leads to employment opportunities.

Read more in my blog at humber.ca/presidentsblog/2013/4/9/investing-our-students.

Chris Whitaker
President

 

When:
April 15, 2013
April 15, 2013

TD Friends of the Environment has awarded a grant to Humber to support a new research facility to study the effects of children’s engagement with the natural world.

The innovative play space will function as an interdisciplinary living research lab: a facility in which students and faculty from a variety of programs will be able to study the impacts of nature-based play and teaching strategies on factors such as early child development, environmental education, injury prevention, and endemic childhood health concerns including obesity. Humber is excited to participate in the growing body of research surrounding children and nature. The outdoor learning environment will be one of the first of its kind in Ontario. It will function as an on-going teaching and learning facility for staff, faculty and researchers to collaborate on the exploration of emerging socio-environmental theories.

The foundational research for this project was supported by a Humber Staff Initiated Research (SIRF) grant to Julie Valerio, a faculty member in the School of Health Sciences, and a Colleges Ontario Network for Industry Innovation (CONII) grant. Industry partner Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds is working in collaboration with the Humber School of Health Sciences and the Humber Research Office to build the new research facility. Construction of the new outdoor learning environment will take place over the summer. Dean of Health Sciences, Jason Powell, confidently expects a September opening.

Adam Bienenstock, founder of Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds, incorporates his love of nature into his designs. Believing that outdoor play spaces have been flattened and sterilized in recent decades, he approached Julie Valerio, Professor of Early Childhood Education at Humber, to research the differences in child play patterns in ‘naturalized’ and more ‘traditional’ or manufactured play spaces. With the support of Bridget Woodcock, Director of the Humber Child Care Centre, and the Child Care staff, students in the ECE diploma and degree programs are collecting and coding data on how children use the current playground; this will provide a baseline for comparison with behavior in the new outdoor play environment.

Students in the Interior Design program are competing to design a component to be included in the new facility. A unique, inclusive element of the new outdoor learning environment will be supported by the Humber Aboriginal Resource Centre. Students in the School of Applied Technology will participate in the building of the new facility. The build of Bienenstock’s design on site at Humber is greatly anticipated.

Thank you and congratulations to the administration, faculty, staff and students who have collaborated and are continuing to work together on this project.

 

 

When:
April 15, 2013
April 15, 2013

The Humber College Classic golf tournament is scheduled for Wednesday May 15, 2013.

Frequently asked questions:

Q.) When is registration deadline?
A.) Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 1, 2013!

Q.) How do I pay for my registration?
A.) To pay for registrations, visit the Registrar’s office and quote “HC Classic 2013” service pack, or call the Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations at 416-673-0152. Registration forms need to be filled out and emailed to golfclassic@humber.ca once you’ve paid for your registration.

Q.) Do I need to have four golfers to register?
A.) No, you may register as a single, twosome or threesome and we will gladly pair you with another single golfer.

Q.) Do I need to be a good golfer to play?
A.) This fun-filled day is for every level of golfer; the scoring format is “Best-ball”. This means everyone in your group takes a shot. The location of the ‘best-ball’ is used for the next shot, and so on, until the hole is complete.

Q.) Is this tournament only open to Humber staff or preferred vendors?
A.) All supporters of Humber are welcome to register!

Q.) What does $125 registration fee get me?
A.) The tournament registration fee includes the following:

  • Use of the driving range on tournament day
  • 18 holes of golf with shared power cart
  • BBQ lunch prior to shotgun start
  • Give-away bag filled with items from our generous sponsors
  • A chance to win prizes at several contests that will be set up throughout the course
  • Use of shower/locker room (locks require a $5 refundable-deposit, toiletries not included)
  • Reception and dinner
  • And a big thank you for supporting Student Awards


Q.) I’m not able to play in the tournament, but I’d like to come for the dinner. Is that possible?
A.) Absolutely! Dinner-only registrations are available for $50 per person. Also, you may be playing in the tournament but would like to invite a spouse, partner or colleague to join your table at dinner. Simply include the attendant’s information on the registration form and email it to golfclassic@humber.ca. You can pay for dinner-only registrations at the Registrar’s office or by calling the Office of Advancement & Alumni relations.

For any golf, dinner or sponsorship inquiries please email golfclassic@humber.ca.

For more information about the event, current sponsors, and to download a registration form, visit humber.ca/golfclassic

 

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