The Enterprise Systems Project (ESP) team is excited to announce that Humber’s new Admissions system will go live on November 24, 2014.

The Admissions release includes deployment of:

• Banner Admissions module
• International Web-based Application to replace the current manual application process for International applicants
• Events Management for managing applicant registration for secondary requirements activities such as portfolio presentations, auditions and tests
• MyHumber Applicant tab where applicants will be able to track the status of their applications, register for events, and upload supporting application documents
• New post-secondary transcript solution
• BRM (Banner Relationship Management) admissions communications campaigns
• Conversion of applicant data from the 2010-11 to 2013-14 admissions cycles. 2014-15 applicant data will be converted in May 2015.

Important Date for 2015-2016 Admissions – November 24, 2014

Humber will receive the first transmission of 2015-16 applicant data from OCAS (Ontario College Application System) on November 24. All Domestic and International 2015-16 applicant data will be processed in Banner beginning November 24. Humber will release first offers for the 2015-16 Academic Year on February 1, 2015. For the remainder of the current Admission cycle, 2014-15 applicant data will be processed in legacy systems.

Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Farnell as the School Operations Manager at the Centre for Trades and Technology on Carrier Drive effective Tuesday November 4, 2015.

Nick brings to his new role a strong knowledge and understanding of Humber. Most recently Nick was the Community Manager with the Humber Students’ Federation. In this role he managed a digital media team to create and manage the online presence of HSF, including all social media accounts as well as the corporate website. He also developed and implemented a strategic digital plan to market and promote HSF events, services and opportunities. Nick has also held positions within Humber as Coordinator, Student Life and in Recruitment.

Nick has been a faculty member at Humber and the University of Guelph – Humber for the past five years.

Nick is a graduate of Humber’s Bachelor of Industrial Design Program and has won numerous awards including the President’s Letter and the President’s Medal. He was recognized by his fellow students and bestowed the Student Appreciation Award for his contributions to their success. He is a former President of HSF and has served as a student rep on College Council.

In addition Nick has earned an MBA from Ryerson University, focusing on management of technology and innovation.

In his new role Nick will provide management and administrative leadership to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Centre for Trades and Technology. He will be responsible, in concert with the academic team, to provide outstanding service and support for all students and visitors to the campus.

Please join me in congratulating Nick on his most recent success!

Denise Devlin-Li
Dean, School of Applied Technology

Due to some crane work at the F building construction, the section of Arboretum Blvd indicated on the map below will be closed to vehicle traffic Saturday, November 1^st, 2014.

Those wanting to access lot 13, 14 and 15 will be required to use entrance E.

Anyone requiring access to lot 1, 2, 3 or the W Daycare are required to use entrance A.

The Humber Literary Review, a literary and arts magazine established by the English Department of Humber College, is currently seeking submissions of prose, poetry, artwork, and comics for its third issue, scheduled for release in Spring 2015. The submission deadline is December 8, 2014.

Previous issues of the HLR have proudly included work from Karen Solie, Russell Smith, Priscila Uppal, Catherine Graham, Jeff Latosik, Mariko Tamaki, Kirsten McCrea, and Nik Dudukovic, plus many other established and emerging artists.

The HLR pays $60 per poem, and $100 each for essays, fiction, and reviews. Its also pays feature and comics artists. humberliteraryreview.com