Humber Campus Services pleased to announce that Jeff Snook has accepted the position of Store Manager, Humber College Bookstore, North Campus in Toronto, Ontario. His first day will be August 31st.
Jeff is joining us from McMaster University in Hamilton Ontario where he was the Course Materials Manager. Aside from managing a team of buyers for over $10M in course materials, he transformed and managed their custom courseware department. Prior to joining McMaster University, Jeff had a successful and distinguished career at McGraw-Hill Ryerson. He held various sales and management positions, including National Channel Manager and most recently as Executive Enterprise Solutions Manager. These positions allowed Jeff to partner with key institutional stakeholders to help in their transformation into the new higher educational space we find ourselves in today. Jeff is well connected to the Canadian campus store marketplace and understands the unique challenges and opportunities facing stores and customers today. I’m confident he will not only continue the strong leadership and success that his predecessor at Humber provided, but will bring new ideas to our Bookstore team that all stores can benefit from.
Jeff is an avid Toronto sports fan and likes to travel and play golf.
Please join us in welcoming Jeff to Humber and wishing him all the best in his new role.
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June, July and August 2015 Highlights
Broadcaster – June 1, 2015 – Canadian Cinema Editors Host 5th Annual Awards; Celebrate Prolific Canadian Film Editor
Article mentions Jacob DoForno and Neena Malebennur, Humber students and recipients of Student Merit Awards from the Canadian Cinema Editors. Read more
Global News – June 1, 2015 – Culinary program helps students with special needs secure employment
Article features Humber’s Culinary Skills Development and Employment program. Read more
Playback – June 1, 2015 – How Humber took Reign from short to feature
Article mentions group of current students and graduates from Humber’s Film and Television Production program who helped produce short film, Reign. Read more
Oakville Beaver – June 4, 2015 – “Dance with Our Scars” gala to raise funds for “Be Brave & Believe”
Article features interview with Humber Music professor, Christine Glen-Coussée. Read more
CP24 – June 5, 2015 - #BoycottTims controversy exposes pitfalls of brand association: experts
Article features quote from Richard Bingham, professor in Humber’s Advertising & Graphic Design program, about recent Tim Hortons controversy with Enbridge commercials. Read more
Quill & Quire – June 8, 2015 – Wayson Choy receives 2015 George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award
Article highlights Wayson Choy, former instructor for Humber’s Creative Writing program and recipient of the George Woodcock Lifetime Achievement Award. Read more
Inside Toronto – June 9, 2015 – Roncesvalles jazz musician Bobby Rice says career in music was his destiny
Article profiles musician and Humber Music professor, Bobby Rice. Read more
Georgia Straight – June 10, 2015 – Eli Bennett keeps his jazz audience-friendly
Feature interview with Humber Bachelor of Music – Jazz and Commercial Music graduate, Eli Bennett. Read more
Toronto Star – June 16, 2015 – Fresh Air Fund: A decade of forging friendships at Ontario Pioneer Camp
Article features Lindsey Chalmers, recent graduate of Humber’s Community Integration through Co-operative Education program. Read more
The Globe and Mail – June 18, 2015 – In defence of the ‘dad joke’
Article on dad humour features quote from Humber’s Comedy: Writing and Performance program co-ordinator Andrew Clark. Read more
The Globe and Mail – June 24, 2015 – So a Bay Street executive walks into a comedy club…
Article profiles David Goodman, who did a workshop in stand-up comedy at Humber College. Read more
Brampton Guardian – June 30, 2015 – Emerging startups receive grants from province
Article mentions Josephine Condotta, graduate of Humber’s Interior Decorating program, who received an Ontario grant to assist with her art business. Read more
Mississauga News – July 9, 2015 – Check out the road to a new career on July 15
Article mentions Trucking Career Day event at Humber College and features a quote from Humber program liaison officer, Rick Mikula. Read more
Toronto Life – July 14, 2015 – Cringe Benefits: Nathan Fielder’s brand of gonzo comedy is surreal, squirm-inducing and surprisingly human
Feature article on Humber Comedy graduate Nathan Fielder and his show on Comedy Central. Read more
Mississauga News – July 15, 2015 – Painter enjoys Peel art community’s ‘laid back feeling’
Feature article on Humber Interior Decorating graduate, Josephine Condotta. Read more
Oakville Beaver – July 20, 2015 – Oakville resident named one of Canada’s Top 25 Immigrants
Feature article on Pharmacy Technician advisory board member, Sherif Guorgui, who is the recipient of the People’s Choice award for the Top 25 Canadian Immigrants program. Read more
The London Free Press – July 22, 2015 – This is only triple Bogey embraced by golfers
Feature article on Humber Business Administration – Professional Golf Management graduate, Geoff Tait, and his golf-themed beer. Read more
Toronto Star – July 27, 2015 – Raptors coach Dwane Casey excited about lineup options
Article features the Raptors Basketball Academy held at Humber’s North campus, where Toronto Raptors head coach made an appearance. Read more
CP24 Breakfast - August 10, 2015 - Cake poutine on sale at this year's CNE
Segment featuring Humber Baking and Pastry Management grad, Natasha Falcioni. Natasha gives viewers a sneak peek of the dessert available at this year's CNE. Read more
Restaurant News - August 10, 2015 - Humber grads to launch Cake Poutine at CNE
Feature article on the creators of Cake Poutine, Humber Baking and Pastry Management grads. Read more
Inside Toronto – August 12, 2015 – Young York singers heading to CNE to show off their talents
Article features Kimberly Field, a current student in Humber’s Pharmacy Technician program who is participating in CNE’s 29th annual Rising Star Talent competition. Read more
Toronto Sun – August 13, 2015 – Discover the buzz about beekeeping
Article features Humber’s Beekeeping 101 workshop, which educates participants on sustainable beekeeping and more. The workshop is being held at the Humber Arboretum and Centre for Urban Ecology. Read more
BlogTo.com - August 14, 2015 - Cake poutine coming to the CNE this year
Article features Humber's Baking and Pastry Management grads new dessert that will be featured at the 2015 CNE. Read more
TheStar.com - August 14, 2015 - Cake Poutine, a new dessert at this year's CNE
Michelle Henry features a review video on Humber's Baking and Pastry Management grads cake poutine, the newest dessert at this years CNE. Read more
Feature article on The Star's print edition
Virgin Radio - August 15, 2015 - OMG! Cake Poutine Is Coming To The CNE This Year!!!
Article on Humber's Baking and Pastry Management grads Cake Poutine. Virgin Radio also interviewed Natasha Falcioni live regarding the newest CNE sensation. Read more
Waterloo Region Record – August 17, 2015 – Cold cups of Joe and family history on tap with Duke Brothers
Article features Robert Fuller (along with his brother) of The Duke Brothers Coffee and a current student in Humber’s International Business program. Read more
Huffington Post - August 17, 2015 - Cake Poutine Will Be At This Year's CNE
Feature article on Humber's Baking and Pastry Management grads new CNE dessert. Read more
Huffington Post Canada – August 18, 2015 – Supporting Colleges’ Applied Research Will Keep Ontario Competitive
Article mentions innovative iPad case designed by Industrial Design professor Odin Cappello and his team of students. Read more
Toronto Star – August 19, 2015 – Humber College graduate makes cake poutine at the Ex
Article mentions wacky new dessert being sold at this year’s CNE by graduates of Humber’s Baking and Pastry Art Management program. Read more
CTV News - August 19, 2015 - Poutine to patties: CNE reveals this year's far-out fair food
Article mentions Humber’s Baking and Pastry Art Management program grads new Cake Poutine dessert available at the 2015 CNE. Read more
The Chronicle Herald – August 20, 2015 – App keeps tabs on health information
Article features Public Relations graduate, Patti Ryan, whose company has launched an app to aid pharmacy clients. Read more
Guelph Mercury – August 21, 2015 – Gary Cain cooks up a storm on many music fronts
Article profiles guitarist Gary Cain, who studied music at Humber. Read more
Toronto Star – August 24, 2015 – Drummer with rare, incurable neurological condition re-teaches himself to play
Feature interview with Daniel Schwartz, program co-ordinator of Humber’s Protection, Security and Investigation program. Read more
Etobicoke Guardian - August 25, 2015 - Try cake poutine at CNE courtesy of Humber College baking grads
Feature article on the newest CNE dessert created by Humber’s Baking and Pastry Art Management program grads. Read more
Peterborough Examiner – August 27, 2015 – Carley Smale’s debut movie Cold Season to screen at two film festivals
Article mentions group of film and media students from Humber who filmed Cold Season, which will be shown at TIFF in September. http://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/2015/08/27/carley-smales-debut-movie-cold-season-to-screen-at-two-film-festivals
Inside Toronto – August 29, 2015 – Techsdale connects Rexdale youth with high-tech experiences at Humber College
Article features pilot program for youth interested in game development, currently underway at Humber College for a 14-week term. http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/5819003-techsdale-connects-rexdale-youth-with-high-tech-experiences-at-humber-college/
At Humber we work to challenge negative behaviours, attitudes and beliefs about sexual and gender-based violence. By doing so, we hope to reinforce Humber’s commitment to student safety and promote a campus culture in which there is ZERO tolerance for sexual and gender-based violence. Some of the major interventions will be launched during September and will continue throughout the year. Visit humber.ca/student-life/sexual-assault/awareness for more information about Sexual Awarness month
Other designated smoking areas:
North Campus
D Building Entrance
West side of LRC
East side of LRC
Lakeshore Campus
L Building
It's time to feel the wind in your hair, the sun on your head and the waves under your feet.
Marketing and Communications needs volunteers for a photoshoot at the Humber Sailing Centre on Friday, September 11 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. (weather permitting).
This volunteer opportunity will require you to use your vacation time in order to participate. It will take place both on land and on the water, so ideal candidates should not be prone to motion sickness.
If you are interested, please email Rebecca at rebecca.fox@humber.ca no later than Thursday, September 3 at 3 p.m. If you are selected, we will email you by the end of the day on Friday, September 4 with further details.
Do you know the Purpose of Humber’s Human Rights Policy?
The Purpose/Rationale statement outlined in Humber’s Human Rights Policy establishes the commitment of Humber College and the University of Guelph Humber to ensure that all its members are treated fairly, equitably, and respectfully, in order to provide a learning, living and working environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
To view the Purpose/Rationale statement in Humber’s Human Rights policy visit: humber.ca/policies/human-rights-policy-procedure
The Office of the Registrar at both the North and Lakeshore campus will open at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 31 as our staff will be attending the President’s Breakfast.
Humber Faculty!
- Do your students ever have questions regarding Blackboard that you cannot answer?
- Ever have a student who is curious about online courses but he or she doesn't know where to go for answers?
- Do you have an online student who is completing his online course exam off campus but he or she doesn't know how to book the exam?
- One solution is to encourage your students to download the new OLC Student Support app, which is now available for free to all Humber students.
- The app is currently only available in the Google Play store (Android), but an Apple iOS version is expected to be launched in September. Stay tuned!
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 at x 4427 or chaplain@humber.ca for due consideration.
01 Tuesday
September = Mdaamini Giizis / Genuuqwiikw (Aboriginal)
Mdaamini Giizis is also known as Corn Moon (Ojibwe). Genuuqwiikw is the season of mountrain trails and the fall hunt (Other).
First Parkash (Sikhism)
Commemorates the installation of the Adi Granth, the Sikh Scriptures’ first edition in the Golden Temple by the fifth Guru, Arjan Dev, in 1604 CE.
05 Saturday
Janmashtami (Hinduism)
Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna and his survival of an early life threat.
07 Monday
Labour Day (Canada/USA)
A national holiday to celebrate the contribution of labour to society by working persons.
10 Tuesday
‘Izzat to Sep 26 (Baha’i)
‘Izzat, meaning Might, is the tenth month of the Baha’i year.
11 Friday
Paryushana Parva to Sep 17 (Jainism)
The holiest period of the Year for the Shvetambara sect, celebrated for 8 days and a time of dedication to Jain ideals through fasting, worship of the Jina and public reading of the life-story of Lord Mahavira from the Kalpastura.
12 Saturday
Ghambar Paitishahem to Sep 16 (Zoroastrianism)
Celebrates the creation of the earth and the harvesting of the summer crop.
13 Sunday
New Moon The moon is at its least visibility.
Partial Solar Eclipse (southern hemisphere)
14 Monday
Rosh Hashana to Sep 15 (Judaism)
Rosh Hashana is considered the anniversary of the creation of the world and begins at sundown on the previous day. It is the first of the Ten Days of Awe (or Repentance) ending with Yom Kippur and is celebrated with prayers and religious observances. Reform Jews celebrate for one day and others for two.
17 Thursday
Ganesh Chaturthi (Hinduism)
Honours Ganesh, a major deity, the elephant-headed God known as the “remover of all
18 Friday
Samvatsari (Jainism)
Dedicated to introspection, confession and Penance, especially for the Shvetambara sect.
22 Tuesday
Day of Hajj/Day at ‘Arafat (Islam)
Commemorates the concluding revelation to the Prophet at Mount ‘Arafat shortly before his death. Muslims on Hajj attend a service on the plains in front of Mount ‘Arafat.
23 Wednesday
Eid-al-Adha (the Festival of Sacrifice)(Islam)
The concluding act of pilgrimage. As Abraham offered his son, Ishmael, to God, Muslims offer sheep, goats and camels. They distribute the meat to the poor. Eid al-Adha is observed whether or not on pilgrimage.
Yom Kippur (Judaism)
The holiest day of the year in Judaism begins at sundown and is a day of fasting. To seek oneness with God, Jews ask forgiveness and forgive others. They then can confess their sins and ask God's forgiveness.
Mabon / Harvest Home (Wicca)
Celebrates life’s encapsulation as a seed to survive the cold, barren winter and the Harvest of the Vine which, as wine, symbolizes the Goddess’ power to transform youth’s sweet nectar into old age wisdom and spiritual maturity.
27 Sunday
Mashiyyat to Oct 15 (Baha’i)
Mashiyyat, meaning Will, is the eleventh month of the Baha’i year.
Ananta-chaturdasi (Jainism)
The Festival of Ten Virtues is the holiest day of Dashalakshani-parva for the Digambara sect.
28 Monday
Full Moon The moon is at its greatest visibility.
Total Lunar Eclipse (Equatorial)
Sukkoth (Festival/Feast of Booths) to Oct 04 (Judaism)
A pilgrimmage feast and a time of thanksgiving to celebrate God’s presence in creation and among the Jewish people, beginning at sundown.
Ksamavani (Jainism)
A day of universal forgiveness when Jains ask forgiveness of others for wrongs committed during the previous year and, likewise, forgive those who caused them suffering.
Pavarana (Buddhism)
Celebrated at the full moon at the end of the Rains Retreat, when Buddha intently practiced meditation.
29 Tuesday
Kathina (Buddhism)
Ordained monks and nuns in the Theravada tradition are provided new robes and other necessities of life.
Please be advised that the new North Campus Bus Loop will become fully operational on Tuesday September 1st. 2015. The following transit routes/stops can be found at the new bus loop:
Stop 1: Miway Route 107 Express
Stop 2: TTC Route 191 (Terminating)
Stop 3: TTC 96 E Wilson (Terminating) and TTC 96 A/B Westbound
Stop 4: TTC 191 Southbound and 191 Northbound
Stop 5: TTC 96 A/B Eastbound
Stop 6: Brampton Transit Route 11 Steeles
Stop 7: Brampton Transit Route 511 Zum
Stop 8: Brampton Transit Route 50 Gore Road and Miway Route 22
Stop 9: York VIVA Route 7 Northbound and VIVA Route 7 Southbound
Stop 10: To Be Determined.
Please check the respective transit agency website for route and scheduling details.
The Department of Public Safety takes this opportunity to remind everyone to use care and caution while walking or driving on campus, particularly with buses now entering and exiting the property on a frequent basis.
Thank you,
Rob Kilfoyle, CPP
Director, Public Safety and Emergency Management