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

The Office of the Registrar is looking for volunteers to assist with the 2012 Spring Convocation Ceremonies.

This year the ceremonies will take place at the Toronto Congress Centre from June 19 – June 21.

Duties include: Gowning and 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 p.m. – 9 p.m.

If you are interested, please contact Noreen Gomes, noreen.gomes@humber.ca by April 26, 2012.

Etobicoke Guardian (Toronto), Feb. 2 – Comedian explores her darker side
Humber College graduate Alissa De Grazia stars in “The Laramie Project”.
http://www.insidetoronto.com/what%27s%20on/article/1288818--etobicoke-actor-explores-dark-side-in-the-laramie-project

Share (Toronto), Feb 2- Run in with cops gave Orlando Bowen new focus
Jabari Lindsay a graduate from the Social Service Worker program works with former Argo Orlando Bowen to prevent youth violence.
http://sharenews.com/run-in-with-cops-gave-orlando-bowen-new-focus/

The Sun Times (Owen Sound), Feb. 3 – Lupercalia turning point for Wagler
Humber College jazz grad Tyler Wagler plays at the Lupercalia with his band on Feb 17.
http://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3459540

Metro (Toronto), Feb.7 – Stepping beyond the catwalk
Norma Ouellette, program coordinator, discusses the Humber Fashion Management degree. Sylvie Alexandre, a Humber grad, discusses her career after completing her Fashion Management degree at Humber.

Orangeville Banner (Orangeville), Feb.7 – Donations help orphans
Humber College supports Jodi Mackie and Jennifer Raney on their trip to Jinji, Uganda.

Metro (Toronto), Feb. 8 – A tale of two transit plans
A short review of Mayor Rob Ford’s and TTC chair Karen Stintz’s transit plan. Stintz plans to add 11km of LRT travelling between Keele Street and Humber College in 20 stops.
http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/local/article/1091788--a-tale-of-two-transit-plans

The Mitchell Advocate (Mitchell), Feb. 8 – Floral Treasures downtown has a new owner
Jackie McKee, a floral design graduate from Humber, takes over as owner of Floral Treasures in downtown Mitchell.

The St-Marys Journal-Argus (St-Marys and surrounding area), Feb. 8 – Kirkton author romances the written word
Gillian Thomas, a Humber Creative Writing program grad, releases her first novel titled Mollie Evans.
http://www.stmarys.com/news/article/104012

24 Hours (Toronto), Feb. 9 – Hot Tickets
Badbadnotgood a group of Humber College jazz students play a show at the Wrongbar.

Asian Connections (Mississauga), Feb. 10 – e-Business degree grads find jobs e-asily
Wasim Heematally discusses how easy it was to find a job after completing Humber’s four-year Applied Business – e-Business degree.
http://www.theasianconnectionsnewspaper.com/youth-news/e-business-degree-grads-find-jobs-e-asily/

The Sudbury Star (Sudbury), Feb. 10 – Concert to raise money for Rainbow Schools
Elena Kapeleris Humber Music grad uses her talent to help raise money for Rainbow Schools.
http://www.thesudburystar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3467804

Asian Connections (Mississauga), Feb. 11- The medium is the instant message
First-year Bachelor of Journalism degree student Joyita Sengupta talks about her hands on learning experience at Humber College. Program co-ordinator Dan Rowe comments on the program.
http://www.theasianconnectionsnewspaper.com/youth-news/the-medium-is-the-instant-message/

South Asian Generation (Mississauga), Feb. 16 – Opening the Doors to e-Business Marketing: Humber College
Humber grad Nazia Quazi and current student Bhalinder Singh talk about their experiences in the e-Business Marketing degree program.
http://www.sagennext.com/2012/02/16/opening-the-doors-to-ebusiness-marketing-humber-college/

News Home Guide/New Condo Guide (Toronto), Feb. 18(NCG Mar.10) - Sustainable Luxury on Display in Dream Home r-House at 2012 National Home Show
Humber Design students help design the Dream Home R-House at this year’s National Home Show.
http://www.postcity.com/Post-City-Magazines/Arts-and-Events/Events-Calendar/index.php/name/Discover-Sustainable-Luxury-in-the-Dream-Home-R-House-at-the-2012-National-Home-Show/event/9103/

Oshawa Express (Oshawa), Feb.22 – Durham police choose Paul Martin
Deputy Chief Designate and Humber Police Foundations graduate Paul Martin replaces Deputy Chief Whiteway as the chief of Durham police.
http://www.oshawaexpress.ca/viewposting.php?view=2517

Canadian Jewish News (Toronto), Feb.23 – Teacher brings art appreciation to preschoolers
Diana Bick, a teacher at Hillcrest progressive school and an early childhood education graduate from Humber, teaches students through the gift of art.
http://www.cjnews.com/node/89369

The Ottawa Citizen (Ottawa), Feb.23 – Jazz trio hip hops to fame
Humber jazz band BadBadNotGood performs.
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Jazz+trio+hops+fame/6195113/story.html

NOW Magazine (Toronto), Feb.23 – My job: Director of Communications, Environmental Defense Humber Public Relations graduate Stephanie Kohls discusses how the program prepared her for her career.
http://www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/classaction.cfm?content=185329

TFO (Toronto), Feb. 28– Television Segment
Interview with Pierre-Pascal Gendron, Humber economics professor.

The Expositor (Brantford), Feb.28 – Longtime city offer now Stratford chief
Former Police Foundation graduate and current police officer John Bates selected as Stratford Police Chief.
http://www.brantfordexpositor.ca/2012/02/27/longtime-city-officer-now-stratford-police-chief

Toronto Star (Toronto), Feb.28- Luke’s troops
Master Corporal Won-Ho Kim returns to his reserve unit from two deployments to Kandahar. Kim earned his Mechanical Engineering diploma from Humber.

Canadian Immigrant (Toronto), Feb 29 – Bridging the gap
Author focuses on how Humber is a positive environment for new Canadians to learn the skills needed to find a career.

Chill (Mississauga), Feb.29 - Getting silly with chili
Michael Cortese, professor at Humber, has a collection of recipes featured in Chill magazine.
http://www.chillmedia.co/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=274:getting-silly-with-chili&catid=13&Itemid=215

The Globe and Mail (Metro Ed), Feb.29 – College program meets the need for conflict-resolution skills
Associate dean Tracy Ryder discusses The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program at Humber.

Leaside-Rosedale Town Crier (Toronto), Feb.29 – Pair’s project treads off the beaten path
Humber Interior Design students Gloria Perez and Jessica Gafic place first place in the Ontario Tire Stewardship Student Design Challenge.
http://www.mytowncrier.ca/pairs-project-treads-off-the-beaten-path.html

The Canadian Jewish News (Toronto), Mar.1 – Mark Breslin brings edge to Canada’s comedy scene
Mark Breslin, founder of Yuk Yuk’s comedy club and Humber’s comedy program, talks comedy.
http://www.cjnews.com/node/89391

Toronto Star (Toronto), Mar. 1 – As engineers retired, schools struggle to replace them
An article discussing the lack of young engineers in the workforce. Humber College listed on Engineering program list.
http://www.thestar.com/specialsections/article/1141288--as-engineers-retire-schools-struggle-to-replace-them

Metro (Toronto), Mar.6 – Enforce your skills at Humber
A feature on Humber’s Criminal Justice degree program.

The Guelph Mercury / Waterloo Region Record (Guelph, Kitchener), Mar 8 – Best of Sea and Sun
A review on Humber graduate’s Jeff Ward’s restaurant the Marisol, located in his hometown of Kitchener. http://www.therecord.com/whatson/diningout/article/683684--best-of-sea-and-sun

The Sachem Caledonia / Glanbrook Gazette / The Sachem Hagersville ed. (Caledonia), Mar.8 – Haldimand Talent Appearing on Top Chef Canada William Thompson Humber Culinary grad will compete for the title of Top Chef Canada during the series’ second season.
http://www.sachem.ca/arts_and_entertainment/article/241981

The Globe and Mail (Metro ED), Mar.14 – Companies that encourage new Canadians to apply Humber College is on the list of companies that employ new Canadians.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/top-employers/companies-that-encourage-new-canadians-to-apply/article2368006/singlepage/

Gravenhust Banner/ North Country Business (Gravenhurst / Bracebridge), Mar.14 – Chamber has a new GM Public Relations program graduate Danielle Millar appointed General Manager at Gravenhurst Chamber of Commerce.
http://www.cottagecountrynow.ca/news/local/article/1317056--chamber-has-new-gm

Toronto Sun (Toronto), Mar.14 – Canadian chef wins culinary contest
Brianne Nash, a 2009 graduate of the Humber Culinary Apprenticeship program wins the 2012 Discovered Culinary Competition at this year’s Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association show.
http://www.torontosun.com/2012/03/13/canadian-chef-wins-culinary-competition

Etobicoke Guardian (Etobicoke), Mar.15 – It’s happening in Etobicoke
Visitors harvested maple syrup at the Humber College Arboretum.

CP24 Morning show (Toronto), Mar.15 – Canada blooms is the largest flower and garden event in Canada
Landscape Design and Horticulture professor Harry Chang talks to CP24 about the program and careers it offers.

Frontenac This Week / Kingston This Week (Kingston), Mar.15 – Kingston hoopster is college rookie of the year
Atissa Cronk of Humber’s Sports Management program played a great season; awarded the OCAA Rookie of the Year award.
http://www.frontenacthisweek.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3502505

The London Free Press (London), Mar.15 – This CD will make you love them
Alison Schott a Humber graduate debuts her first CD titled Because You Love Me.
http://www.lfpress.com/entertainment/music/2012/03/14/19502676.html

Barrie Examiner / Packet & Times (Barrie/Orillia), Mar 16 – Magazine aims to save school
Jenna Hooper, a recent grad from Humber’s Multimedia Design and Production Technician program, writes a Magazine to save a school in her hometown.
http://www.thebarrieexaminer.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3502911

CFTO (Toronto), Mar.18 – Advanced Comedy
Larry Horowitz comedy professor at Humber speaks about Humber’s successful comedy program.

Free Press & Economist / Orangeville Banner (Shelburne/ Orangeville), Mar.22 - Plans unveiled for ’12 blues, jazz fest
Humber jazz students will be at the TD Canada Trust Tent for the 2012 Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival June 2 to 3.
http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2012-03-22/Local_News/Plans_unveiled_for_12_blues_jazz_fest.html

Share (Toronto), Mar.22 – All elements of art come together in The Mystic Effect
Acting for Film and Television graduate Stacy-Ann Buchanan directed and produced her own play The Mystic Effect.
http://sharenews.com/all-elements-of-art-come-together-in-the-mystic-effect/

The London Free Press (London), Mar.24 – Canada Blooms ups the ante
Humber College has its Urban Homestead on display at the Canada Blooms Garden show.
http://www.lfpress.com/homes/gardening/2012/03/23/19542106.html

NOW Toronto (Toronto), Mar.28 – Where to study: Health, Safety, Nutrition
The Humber Food and Nutrition Management program is featured.
http://www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/classaction.cfm?content=185968

Windsor Star (Windsor), Mar 28- Chefs head to big competition
Humber College will be hosting the Canadian Culinary Federation Junior Chef.
http://www.windsorstar.com/life/food/Chefs+head+competition/6370402/story.html

Wawatay News Online (Timmins), Mar.29 – Homesickness adds to struggle of northern students
Film and television student Andrew Giddy talks about his challenges being a student away from home.
http://www.wawataynews.ca/archive/all/2012/3/29/homesickness-adds-struggles-northern-students_22597

Cosmetics (Toronto), Mar.30 – Success Story
Humber Public Relations graduate Lisa Geradi selected to be communications leader at Revlon.

Ontario Restaurant News (Mississauga), Mar.31 – So you think you know wine?
Philosophy professor Jonathan Salem Wiseman placed second in the 2011 Toronto wine tasting competition.

SNAP Downtown (Toronto), Mar.31 – Pulp Kitchen: Rising chef citrus cook-off
Student Chef Greg Light represented Humber College at the 2012 Winerlicious Culinary Series.
http://www.snapdowntowntoronto.com/index.php?option=com_sngevents&id[]=243577

Toronto Business Times (Willowdale), Mar.31 – It’s never to early to plan for retirement
Humber economics professor Paul Pieper explains why it is never too early to plan for your retirement.
http://www.insidetoronto.com/opinion/columns/article/1310537--guest-column-it-s-never-to-early-to-plan-for-retirement

Vitality Magazine (Toronto), Mar.31 – New release
Humber professor Patrice McKenzie talks about her book Smart Mouth, Helping you Communicate.

Daily Mail Online (UK), Mar.31 – Flipping out! Student performs backflips in mundane locations in hilarious video
An anonymous daredevil performs back flips at the Humber North Campus and uploads his stunts on Youtube.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2123365/Flipping-Student-performs-backflips-unexpected-mundane-locations-internet-sensation-hilarious-video.html

Toronto Star (Toronto), Mar 31 – Earth Hour 2012 starts 8:30 Saturday: What will you be doing?
Humber College hosted a day-long celebration for Earth Hour at North Campus. It featured a pedal-powered concert in the dark.
http://www.thestar.com/news/article/1154242--earth-hour-2012-starts-at-8-30-saturday-what-will-you-be-doing

Dear Colleagues, 

It is with deep sadness that I inform you that our dear and respected colleague, Ian Baird, passed away late last week. His partner, Anna, and children, Madeline and Isabelle were by his side. During his battle with cancer, Ian and his family shared many tender moments with one another, and Ian passed away peacefully in his home.

Ian was an irreplaceable colleague and friend, and we will miss him greatly. We are saddened by the loss of this great individual who was instrumental to many of the college’s achievements, and who positively affected the lives of so many students and members of the Humber community.
There is to be a memorial service on Friday, April 13th at the (old) Brooklyn Community Centre. There will be visitation from 6pm until 7:45pm, at which time a small, informal service will be held for those who wish to attend. The address is 45 Cassels Rd. E., Brooklyn, Ontario.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting a donation to the trust fund set up for Ian's daughters. Please contact the Markham Family Health Team Aging at Home Program to make donations at 905.471.9999 ext. 456.

Jason Galea
Associate Dean, Liberal Studies
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences