Announcements

Mulitfaith Holy Days & Fesitvals - May 2012
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When:
April 25, 2012
April 25, 2012

 

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 due consideration.

Phone: 416.675.6622 ext. 4427
Email: chaplain@humber.ca .

Calendar and Descriptions

Tuesday, May 1, 2012
 Zaugibagaw Geezis; Yansa’altt (Aboriginal)
Zaugibagaw Geezis is the flowers budding moon. Yansa’altt is the season of berries and woods fragrant with blossoms that yield the summer berry crops essential for the coming winter. Thanksgiving and early summer is celebrated with a Great Feather Dance.
Beltane (Wicca)
Beltane (Beltain or May Eve [April 30] and May Day) celebrates the joining of the Earth Goddess and the life-spark energy of the god Bel in sacred marriage as the basis of creation and as a time to balance the feminine and masculine within the psyche. Each celebrant prepares to participate in bringing the creative potential of the year to fruition. A Midsummer fertility festival was held in Celtic paganism. Maypole dances are presently held.

Sunday, May 6 , 2012
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: in 2012 in East Asia, according to the lunar calendar, it is celebrated April 28 (in South Korea on May 28 and in Tibet on May 29). In Japan, according to the Gregorian calendar, it is celebrated April 08 or May 08.

Sunday, May 13, 2012
Mother’s Day (North America)
A day set aside to honour mothers and motherhood.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012
International Day of Families (United Nations)
Celebrates the importance of families to people, societies and cultures around the world.

Thursday, May 17, 2012
Azamat (Baha'i)
Azamat, meaning Grandeur, is the 4th month of the Baha’i year.
Ascension of Jesus (Christianity-Western)
Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into Heaven.

Sunday, May  20, 2012
 New Moon
Annular Solar Eclipse (Southern Hemispehere)
Annular: the Moon’s diameter make the sun look like a ring around it.
Yom Yerushalayim (Judaism)
Commemorates the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967.

Monday, May 21, 2012
 Victoria Day (Canada)
Celebrates the birthday of Queen Victoria (declared a Canadian holiday in 1845 prior to confederation).

Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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.

Thursday, May 24, 2012
 Ascension of Jesus (Christianity-Eastern)
Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into Heaven.
Aboriginal Awareness Week (Aboriginal/Canada)
Introduced in 1992 to increase awareness about Aboriginal peoples.

Sunday, May 27, 2012
 Pentecost (Christianity-Western)
Celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ disciples after his ascension, 50 days after Easter.

Tuesday, May 29, 2012
 Ascension of Baha’u’llah
Marks the anniversary of the death of the founder of the Baha’i faith and work is suspended on this day.

 

 

 

Made in China
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When:
April 24, 2012
April 24, 2012

Opening Reception
Date: May 3, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.



During May of 2011, twenty Humber College Creative Photography students and two professors embarked on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to China. “Made in China” explores an array of beauty and traditional culture beyond the “tag". It brings to life the essence of China, a country of endless exploration. The photographers from the body of work “Made in China”, will present various styles, formats and genres through the eyes of each of the twenty-two photographers in attendance.

The show runs from May 3 – June 4, 2012

Day Hour

Open Close
Monday 10 a.m.  5p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m.    5p.m.  
Wednesday 10 a.m.    5p.m.  
Thursday 10 a.m.    5p.m.  
Friday 10 a.m.    5p.m.  

For further information please contact the gallery curator:
Rosa Graci
Phone: 416.789.7011 ext. 300
Email: rgraci@villacharities.com

 

 villa carrier gallery
Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery Inc.
Columbus Centre
901 Lawrence Avenue West, North York, ON
M6A 1C3
416.789.7011 ext. 245

 

Humber Has a New Mobile Website!
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When:
April 23, 2012
April 23, 2012

Now you can visit m.humber.ca with your smartphone*!

MOBILE SITE FEATURES

  • program information
  • news & events
  • study space locator
  • staff directory
  • campus maps
  • admissions information








Send any comments to humber.mobile@humber.ca.


* The mobile site is not visible from your desktop computer

 

Academic Council - April Highlights
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When:
April 23, 2012
April 23, 2012

Academic Council met for the fourth time this semester on April 12, 2012 at the Lakeshore Campus. Here are the highlights of the meeting:

Showcase

Carl Oliver visited council to promote Showcase 2012: “Reflect, Connect, Inspire,” which will take place on Thursday, May 31, 2012. For the first time, Showcase will be held at the Lakeshore campus, and bus transportation will be provided between the North and Lakeshore campuses. Dr. Stephen Brookfield, an internationally acclaimed scholar in the field of adult education, will be delivering the keynote address, and former teacher turned successful stand-up comedian Gerry Dee, from the CBC television program Mr. D., will be performing at the closing reception. Registration will open at the end of April. To register, or for more information, visit: thestudio.humber.ca/showcase2012

The International Centre

Diane Simpson provided an update on the International Centre, including some exciting initiatives, such as the China Marketing Competition, which provides second and third year Chinese marketing students with a chance to win scholarships to Humber Business Degrees. Humber is also continuing to develop and maintain international partnership agreements with postsecondary institutions in countries including Ireland, Wales, Finland, China, Japan, and Indonesia. Diane was accompanied by four international degree students from the Lakeshore campus, all of whom spoke enthusiastically about their experiences in Canada and at Humber.

Academic News

Members of council were given a tour of the School of Social and Community Services’ new Play Therapy Lab by Gina Antonacci, Dean, School of Social and Community Services, and Tina Lackner, a faculty member in the school. The lab opened in September, 2011, and provides students in the Child and Youth Worker Diploma and Child and Youth Care Degree programs with the opportunity to learn and experience techniques of play therapy. The facility contains three large, inviting areas, and is stocked with sandboxes, musical instruments, art supplies, puppets, and cooking materials.

Council learned about three new programs and one program name change:

  • The School of Media Studies & Information Technology, in partnership with The Business School, is launching a two-year Advertising and Marketing Communications Diploma, which concludes with a four-week placement. Students will graduate with promotional writing, presentation, and organizational skills, as well as introductory design and basic production and management skills. This program will complement existing programs in both schools.
  • The Business School, in partnership with the School of Media Studies & Information Technology, has developed a Graduate Certificate in Advertising-Media Management. This one-year program, which includes a four-week placement, will prepare graduates to work in the dynamic world of media management, media sales, or in marketing departments. This program will be a strong addition to the Business School’s cluster of graduate certificate programs and will complement advertising-related programs in the school of Media Studies & Information Technology.
  • As more organizations turn to cloud computing, graduates of the new Cloud Infrastructure and Mobile Device Integration Diploma offered by the School of Applied Technology will be well-positioned to find employment in various organizations that require support for services in cloud infrastructure and mobile device integration. The program will provide students with the skills necessary to install, configure, manage, and maintain the infrastructure in virtualized cloud environments.
  • The School of Media Studies & Applied Technology announced that the title of the Multimedia Design and Production Technician Diploma will be changed to Multimedia Design and Development. The new title will more accurately reflect current industry terminology.

Strategic Planning and Institutional Analysis

Pat Van Horne, Ruth MacKay, and Silvana Miller provided an update on the HELP Survey, which has been administered to students every semester since fall 2010. Each respondent receives a personalized email with full information on requested services, and a link to the HELP website which provides detailed information on all of Humber's student services. In addition, Academic Schools and Student Service departments receive data which allows them to identify at-risk students and plan interventions when needed. Analysis of the results over the past four semesters has shown consistent patterns of statistically significant predictors of attrition.

Rani Dhaliwal, Ruth MacKay, and Sanjay Puri provided an overview of the 2012-2013 Business Plan and Budget. As we enter the final year of Humber’s 2008-2013 Strategic Plan, Humber will continue to concentrate on the four priorities identified in the current plan: managing enrolment growth; commitment to teaching and learning excellence; commitment to human resource planning and professional development; and commitment to high quality services to support student success and business practices.

For more information on any topic, or to give me feedback on the reports, please contact Lisa Salem-Wiseman directly, at lisa.salem-wiseman@humber.ca.

 

Online Book Survey Results
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When:
April 19, 2012
April 19, 2012

950 people answered the Humber Libraries Online Book Survey and the results are in! The results can be viewed online.

Thanks to everyone who took part in the survey.

We will take your opinions into consideration as we move forward with our book purchasing.

 

CCAA Coach and OCAA Female Athlete of the Year Presentation at TODAY at 11 a.m.
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When:
April 19, 2012
April 19, 2012

If you would like to watch the festivities, come to Room B101. 

Alternatively, you can watch it live on the Humber Athlectics website click on "WATCH IT LIVE".

 

Staff Initated Research Fund (SIRF) Awards for 2012/13
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When:
April 19, 2012
April 19, 2012

Humber Research is pleased to announce the Staff Initated Research Fund (SIRF) awards for 2012/13. The following proposals were recommeded for funding by the SIRF Adjudication Committee and approved by the Dean, Research:

Applicant

Unit

Proposal Title
ELLIOTT, Mary SHS

Identifying and Determining the Impact of Factors
that affect University of New Brunswick (UNB) –
Humber Bachelor of Nursing (BN) Graduate
Success in First Time Writing of the Canadian
Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE)
DANIEL, Beverly-Jean SSCS The impact of “prison sitting” on host
communities in Toronto
NOOR, Umer SMSIT The Development of a Video Game to Increase
Student Engagement
WAKIMOTO, Kristina HRT The Effectiveness of the Anatomy Glove Learning
System in the Training of Massage Therapy
Students
WILKINSON, Sarah HRT An Investigation of Choices made with Food
Packaging

Please note that the next SIRF cycle will be announced in December 2012 for the 2012/13 fiscal year.

For more information, please contact Laura Keating, Research Facilitator
Phone: 416.675.6622 ext. 5592

 

Humber Food Services, North Campus - Summer Hours
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When:
April 18, 2012
April 18, 2012

 
Day Hours
  Open Close
Monday 10a.m. 6:30p.m.
Tuesday 10a.m.   6:30p.m.  
Wednesday 10a.m.   6:30p.m.  
Thursday 10a.m.   6:30p.m.  
Friday 10a.m.   3p.m.

Closed
Monday, April 30 – Friday, May 4, 2012
Reopens
Monday, May 7, 2012



 
Day Hours
  Open Close
Monday 8 a.m.  2:30 p.m.    
Tuesday 8 a.m.     2:30 p.m.      
Wednesday 8 a.m.     2:30 p.m.    
Thursday 8 a.m.     2:30 p.m.    
Friday 8 a.m.     2:30 p.m.  
Last day of operations
Friday, June 29, 2012



Day Hours
  Open Close
Monday 7 a.m. 9 p.m.
Tuesday 7 a.m.   9 p.m.  
Wednesday 7 a.m.   9 p.m.  
Thursday 7 a.m.   9 p.m.  
Friday 7 a.m.   6 p.m.
Saturday 8 a.m. 4 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Sunday, April 29 - 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

Hawk's Nest
Day Hours
Monday 8 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m.   2:30 p.m.  
Wednesday 8 a.m.   2:30 p.m.  
Thursday 8 a.m.   2:30 p.m.  
Friday 8 a.m.   2:30 p.m.  

  

Last day of Operations
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
 Last day of Operations
Friday, April 27, 2012		 Last day of Operations
Friday, April 28, 2012

 Hours are subject to change

The Spring 2012 Learning and Organization Development Training Calendar - NOW AVAILABLE!
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When:
April 18, 2012
April 18, 2012

The spring 2012 Learning and Organization Development Training Calendar is now available online.

Humber's vision is to provide excellence in polytechnic education. In order to achieve that, several goals were developed, one of which is of utmost importance to all employees. This goal states that we will “enable employees to reach their personal potential to meet the changing learning and service needs of Humber's students and clients.” Learning & Organization Development in the HR Services Department, supports this goal directly by researching, designing, developing and delivering a wide variety of workshops, seminars and professional development opportunities for employees.

We strive to ensure every workshop we offer is job-related, skills-based, current and delivered in an engaging, learner-centered manner. Workshops are led by either in-house trainers or appropriate external consultants, and topics are modularized (often 3 hours in length) so they can be expanded if required to more fully meet the needs of the particular employee group.

To register please send your completed registration form to HR Services by email, through internal mail, or by fax to 416.675.4708, North Campus.

Dates: Various (May-June)
Contact: Gordon Nicoll
Phone: 416.675.6622 ext. 5681
Maureen Martin-Edey
Phone: 416.675.6622 ext. 4509
Email: learningHRS@humber.ca

 

Spring 2012 Open House - This Saturday!
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When:
April 18, 2012
April 18, 2012

Just a reminder that the Spring 2012 Open House will be held this Saturday, April 21, 2012. 

Hours: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Open houses are based on specific programs and campus locations – Lakeshore, North, and Orangeville.  For details, visit humber.ca/experiencehumber.

 A warm thank you to all those who are participating. 
 

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