Humber would like to acknowledge Indigenous Veteran's Day, which is observed in Canada on November 8, in recognition of Indigenous contributions to military service, particularly in the First World War, Second World War and the Korean War.
Flags at Humber will be at half-mast.
Additional information about Indigenous Veteran's Day can be found on the Province of Ontario's Remembrance Day website.
As part of the ongoing Digital Experience Platform (DXP) project, the MyHumber and Current Students webpages have merged. This change gives learners quick, seamless access to MyHumber, Blackboard, and key Office of the Registrar resources in one place.
What’s changed:
You can check out the new page here: humber.ca/study-at-humber/myhumber
Thank you,
Office of the Registrar
I am excited to announce that Dr. Mitra Gorjipour will take on the role of associate dean, Social and Community in the Faculty of Social and Community Services (FSCS). Mitra brings a breadth of experience in higher education, having held positions at the University of Toronto, Seneca Polytechnic, Niagara College, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and Humber Polytechnic.
Mitra first joined Humber Polytechnic in 2017, serving as an accessibility consultant, and later on as an academic program manager with the FSCS. Over the past four years, Mitra has served as associate dean at Niagara College and later Kwantlen Polytechnic University where she led diverse portfolios. Through these roles, she has supported projects to embed work-integrated learning into curriculum; guided program reviews, revisions, and the development of new programs; provided leadership in building pathways into post-secondary education; and collaborated with faculty, and community, to advance the decolonization of curriculum.
Mitra holds a bachelor of science in psychology and a master of education in developmental psychology & education from the University of Toronto, as well as a doctor of education in higher education leadership from the University of Western Ontario.
Please join me in welcoming Mitra back to the FSCS, and congratulating her as she begins her new role on November 24.
Joanna Amirault, PhD (she/her)
Senior Dean, Faculty of Social and Community Services
Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is pleased to announce the publication of “Extremism in European Football: Historical and Contemporary Review of Nine Countries” by Jon Deighton, AdvDip.
Abstract:
Political and public extremism is present in many facets of everyday life. This is no different in professional sport, where fans embolden themselves as a collective unit of a particular commonality: the team, country, or political structure(s). Fan extremism represents the collectivization of political extremism, whereby fans use sport to justify public displays of far-right ideologies, racism, and bigotry under the guise of hooliganism. This targeted review explores the early roots of the relationship between 20th-century fascism, how authoritarians manipulated football across Europe, the growth of football extremism in counterculture across multiple European countries with or without a direct history of fascist leaders, and its manifestation and intersectionality in 21st-century society. Research demonstrates that fan extremism is prevalent in countries that were ruled by fascist dictators, countries ruled by oppressive Communist regimes whose people fought against socialism with fascist ideology, and countries that experienced neither form of authoritarianism, thus raising a question for further research: Is fascist ideology, authoritarianism, or the resistance against authoritarian regimes inherently required to create a culture (or counterculture) of far-right fan extremism in sport?
Read “Extremism in European Football: Historical and Contemporary Review of Nine Countries” in JIPE.
About JIPE
Journal of Innovation in Polytechnic Education (JIPE) is an online, open-access journal that mobilizes knowledge and insights generated by the global polytechnic community. JIPE is published by Humber Polytechnic Press. JIPE accepts submissions on a rolling basis.
Five interdisciplinary student teams participated in this year's Health Design Sprint to reimagine the space at Humber and Guelph-Humber Library with health, wellness and inclusive design at the core. From designing modernistic calm spaces to creating an ambience of neutral tones and greenery to flexible and futuristic seating concepts – each design brings something unique and special to our learning community.
Now, we're asking the Humber and Guelph-Humber community to vote for their top three designs!
Here's how to participate:
Voting is open to all faculty, staff and students at Humber and Guelph-Humber. Please share the attachment with your students.
Voting closes on November 21, 2025. Let's celebrate student innovation and build brilliance together.
Share how your teaching supports student well-being and helps create a positive learning environment!
Participate in the study “Student Well-being in Learning Environments” to identify effective teaching strategies that boost student mental health, well-being, engagement, and retention at Humber Polytechnic and University of Guelph-Humber.
The goal of the study is to enhance our understanding of teaching interventions and practices that promote student well-being. This work is connected to advancing Humber’s Well-being Strategy and student success and retention. As part of this research, you will participate in an interview and a survey will be shared with students in your course(s). Additionally, you will have the opportunity to showcase your work on Humber’s website and podcast. Participants will receive a $30 gift card.
Follow this link to express your interest in participating in the study and request the Consent Form and Interview Guide.
Examples of well-being-focused teaching strategies may include:
If you have any questions, reach out to estefania.toledo@humber.ca.
This study is approved by Humber Polytechnic Research Ethics Board (Protocol #REB-0443).
For more information:
Estefania Toledo, Ph.D.
Professor, Faculty of Liberal Arts
estefania.toledo@humber.ca
Humber employees are invited to promote upcoming events and highlights with our Outlook e-signature graphics.
Choose from one of the following options:
Access templates and instructions: Email Signature Files
Humber’s Downtown Campus event space is now open for bookings.
Ideal for meetings, training sessions and networking events, our flexible, tech-enhanced spaces offer a collaborative setting in the heart of Toronto’s downtown core, steps from Yonge and Bloor station.
Two ways to leverage the space:
Book your event today:
For personalized booking support, contact humber-IGS@humber.ca.
Leverage Humber Downtown to build your presence in the downtown core and showcase the best of the Humber brand.
From her early days at Humber’s bookstore to her current role as Dean of Education & Training Solutions, Wanda Buote has helped shape programs, supported colleagues, and grow Humber into the leading institution that it is today.
Now, as Wanda prepares for her well-deserved retirement, we have a chance to celebrate her 35 dedicated years of achievement by creating the Wanda Buote Scholarship for Growth and Resilience for students in Humber’s Condominium Management program - a program that Wanda herself championed and brought to life.
Show your gratitude with a gift Wanda. Every contribution, large or small, will help the students and school she has proudly championed for decades.
Donate in honour of Wanda Buote
Thank you in advance for helping us celebrate Wanda’s remarkable legacy as we carry forward her impact for years to come.
Questions? Contact Melissa in Advancement and Alumni at melissa.beauchamp@humber.ca.
To all members of the Humber and University of Guelph-Humber communities,
As we experience colder temperatures and snow in the coming weeks, we would like to share information about the impact of severe weather and/or campus closure on Humber’s operations.
Only in-person classes, labs and exams being held on campus will be affected by inclement weather and (physical) campus closure. Inclement winter weather is not expected to impact current online classes, or programs or most faculty and staff who are working remotely.
All Humber online classes and exams will continue regardless of weather conditions or if Humber campuses are closed due to severe weather. If inclement weather affects online class delivery, such as a power outage or internet disruption, Humber will assess the impact on online classes and will confirm if they are to continue as scheduled.
If any in-person classes, labs, or exams are cancelled due to severe weather/campus closure, the faculty member will contact their students to make alternate arrangements for coursework.
Employees who regularly work on campus, and who are unable to attend campus due to severe weather/campus closure should contact their manager.
All Humber faculty and staff working remotely on a given day of a storm/severe weather will continue to perform their normal responsibilities, even if the physical campus is closed due to inclement weather.
Overall, during the winter season, we are planning to be open each day and to operate normally. If an institution-wide or campus-specific closure is required due to severe weather, an announcement will be posted on humber.ca, our main Facebook, X and Instagram channels, and Humber Updates, as well as Guelph-Humber channels, guelphhumber.ca, Instagram, X and my.guelphhumber.ca by 5:30 a.m. for morning classes, and 3:30 p.m. for evening classes, or as soon as possible. Unless a closure notice is posted as above, please consider Humber and Guelph-Humber to be open.
For students who have in-person classes, if you think the roadways near your home or your respective campus are unsafe due to severe ice or snow, please call or email your instructor if you decide not to come to class. For employees who think it is unsafe to travel to campus because of severe ice or snow, please contact your manager.
You can sign up to receive notification of Humber campus activity, including closures by downloading the Humber Guardian App available from your phone's app store. Be sure to enable push notifications in both your main system preferences as well as in the app to receive emergency notifications.
Humber will also inform GTA media of a campus or institution-wide closure. For Downtown Campus students and employees, please note that separate announcements will be sent to you, as the weather downtown is not always the same.
If a physical campus closure occurs, students scheduled to be in-person at external organizations for an internship or placement, or for other Humber-related activities, will follow the protocol of the external organization with respect to cancellation of activities or closure of the facility. It is the student’s responsibility to advise their external placement advisor or supervisor of any situation that prevents them from attending their placement or work.
For more information, please view the Severe Weather Closure Procedure.
Finally, this time of year also marks the return of flu season and an increase in other contagious illnesses as more people gather indoors. Humber reminds all staff and students that if they are feeling unwell to remain at home to help prevent the spread of infections and keep each other healthy and safe. If you are unwell and stay home, please contact your supervisor or instructor accordingly.
We wish you a safe and warm winter season.
