Announcements

2023 Holiday Closure
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November 29, 2023

Dear Humber employees,   

As we approach the holidays, I want to personally express my gratitude to every member of the Humber community. Your dedication and contributions are invaluable. 

Your ongoing hard work and commitment to our students are truly inspiring, and it has played a significant role in Humber’s success this past year. Notable highlights include the Barrett Family Foundation's historic gift, the Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades announcement with the Premier, Schulich family and presidents from nine other colleges, the launch of Project SWITCH that will put us on course for a more sustainable future, and the many awards and recognitions given to students and employees. Well done, Humber! 

To recognize your dedication and show our appreciation, the College will officially close for our annual holiday break at the end of the business day on Thursday, December 21, 2023. 

  • Employee Appreciation Day: Friday, December 22, 2023  
  • Holiday College Closure Dates: Saturday, December 23, 2023 to Tuesday, January 2, 2024  

Humber College will reopen on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. 

There will be business operations and pay considerations related to this closure and People(s) and Culture will provide details on how to handle employee scheduling and time entries related to this closure to all managers. Employees can access key payroll calendar dates on this webpage. 

While many will be away from Humber during this time, it’s important to recognize that there will still be a staff presence on campus. For those employees working during the holiday period, thank you for your dedication to the Humber community.  

Once again, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering dedication to student success. As we approach the holiday season, I extend my warmest wishes for a joyful and restful time with your loved ones. Your commitment is truly appreciated, and I eagerly look forward to welcoming you back in the new year.  

Ann Marie  

Ann Marie Vaughan, Ed.D.  
President, CEO, Humber I.T.A.L. 

City of Toronto Parking Enforcement Fine Increase at Humber College
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November 29, 2023

Please be advised that Toronto City Council has approved a significant increase to the parking violation ticket penalty minimum fine. The fine will increase from $30.00 to $75.00 effective December 1, 2023.

We want to remind all part time and full time staff parking permit holders of the importance of clearly displaying your permit on your vehicle while parked at Lakeshore Campus or 110 Carrier Drive.

If you are a current permit holder working primarily at North Campus and are required to park at either location but do not have a physical permit/hangtag to display, please contact our office at parking.sales@humber.ca.

Thank you,

Humber Parking

Fiscal Year-End Ordering of IT Service Assets
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When:
November 29, 2023

With the support of the Executive Team, ITS will be requiring additional approvals for end of fiscal purchases of service assets (laptops, iPads, etc.).

When proposing purchases for this fiscal year, please consider:

  • What is absolutely needed and cannot be deferred/purchased next year.
  • If it is the best decision for Humber, it’s students, faculty, and staff.
  • Where does it fit into the priorities of Humber.
  • What is the impact of not proceeding.

Large orders will require the responses to the considerations above as well as approval from your VP. 

To ensure that approved orders can be captured for this fiscal, please have your orders placed by Friday, December 8, 2023.

Reminder: For service asset purchases to be captured in the current fiscal year’s budget they must be fully received before March 31, 2024.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Eva Ponce, Associate Director Technology & Support.

#MyHumberStory: A Global Leader in Interior Design
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When:
November 29, 2023
Contact:
Aaron Mark
Email:
aaron.mark@humber.ca
Humber alumna Anna Simone sitting in the Cecconi Simone studio.

Anna Simone is an Interior Design alumna, founding partner, principal and visionary behind the multi-award-winning practice Cecconi Simone. With a passion and philosophy to inspire through groundbreaking work, Anna has left her mark globally in retail, corporate, hospitality, and residential spaces.

Over four decades, she's led projects globally, from Anguilla to China, and in the GTA alone, has shaped over 100 towers. Anna has been influential in advocating for the profession of Interior Design, educating young and upcoming designers and positively impacting the world through her craft.

View her #MyHumberStory video.

Share other impactful alumni stories with us at alumni@humber.ca.

International Persons with Disabilities Day - December 3
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When:
November 29, 2023
Contact:
Desta McCalla
Tel:
x5182
Email:
desta.mccalla@humber.ca

The United Nations reports that worldwide "an estimated 1.3 billion people experience significant disability. This represents 16 per cent of the world’s population, or 1 in 6 of us". (1)  

Important statistics from a global perspective regarding the prevalence of disability and the barriers faced by persons with disabilities: 

  • In the OECD countries, students with disabilities in higher education remain under-represented, although their numbers are on the increase, says the OECD. (2) 
  • An estimated 386 million of the world’s working-age people have some kind of disability, says the International Labour Organization. (2) 
  • Unemployment among persons with disabilities is as high as 80 per cent in some countries. (2)

Adopted by the U.N. on December 13, 2006, "the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is an international treaty that identifies the rights of persons with disabilities". (3) 

Sources: 

  1. World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/disability-and-health 
  2. United Nations: https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/resources/factsheet-on-persons-with-disabilities.html  
  3. FAQ on the Convention: https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities/frequently-asked-questions-regarding-the-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities.html  

Visit our ALS Information for Faculty website to learn more about accommodating students with disabilities. 

Please email us at accessible-learning@humber.ca with suggestions for key accessibility-related topics that you would like us to address through the Communiqué. 

Research/Projects After the Holidays? The Gift of Research Analyst Student Placements
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When:
November 29, 2023
Contact:
Bhavi Gandhi
Tel:
x75366
Email:
bhavi.gandhi@humber.ca
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster
Research Analyst logo

As we welcome the holidays and the upcoming break, you realize that you have projects piling up. Why not provide the gift of placement and receive the gift of a talented researcher working with you? 

Are you on the lookout for assistance with a research project for the upcoming winter term? Are you in search of a skilled and talented individual capable of providing support in the following areas?

  • Data collection, research design, information retrieval, and survey design
  • Designing and implementing research projects for international or domestic populations
  • Qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis and interpretation
  • Project management, proposal writing, and literature reviews
  • Students are knowledgeable with SPSS, Excel, and data visualization tools

Our highly qualified research analyst graduate students are available full-time, for 12 weeks from January - March (flexible end and start dates) to assist you with your project.

Moreover, do you have valuable industry contacts/connections swamped with work, who could potentially host a student? Feel free to share my information, and I am happy to connect them with our research talents. 

Don't miss out on the opportunity to supercharge your research efforts in Winter 2024 or make the connection between Humber's RAPP program and your network.

Act now to secure your dedicated student researcher. For more information or to get started, please reach out to Bhavi Gandhi at bhavi.gandhi@humber.ca. 

Project hours are used for Work-Integrated Learning (placement course).

Artificial Intelligence Research Study
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When:
November 28, 2023

Jennie Miron (Faculty of Health Sciences & Wellness) and Mark Karam (Faculty of Media & Creative Arts) are completing a REB-approved research project titled the Artificial Intelligence Applications Acceptance Pilot Study (REB-0324). We adapted an existing survey tool with four subscales to learn more about what influences teachers to adopt genAI in their teaching practices. Our initial pilot reported three of the four subscales to be valid and reliable. To that end, after further consultation with experts, we have revised and would like to re-test one subscale to establish its reliability and validity. Once the tool has been established to be reliable and valid we hope to complete a larger study in 2024.

We ask that full-time, part-time, and sessional teachers at Humber complete this short survey. It is estimated that it will take you about 10 minutes to complete and there is a detailed explanation of the request included in the introduction. Your participation is confidential and voluntary.

Complete the survey 

If you have any questions about this request please feel free to contact Jennie Miron, Principal Investigator at jennie.miron@humber.ca.

Microsoft is Making the Authenticator App the Default Method of Authentication on November 30
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When:
November 28, 2023

Microsoft is making the authenticator app the default method of authentication on November 30! Download and configure the authenticator app using your username@humber.ca login credentials today to avoid interruptions to your service. Users who currently authenticate with SMS and voice methods must have the Microsoft Authenticator app installed and configured by Thursday, November 30.

To view or change your authentication methods:

  1. Visit myaccount.humber.ca.
  2. Click ‘update info’ on the security info tab.

Issues Logging In?

If you are having issues logging in, for example, if you are unable to access or use the MFA method you are prompted for, please follow these steps:

  1. On the page where you are prompted for your MFA method, select the button that says, "I can't use my Microsoft Authenticator app right now" (or similar).
  2. You will be shown a list of MFA methods that you have set up. Choose an alternate method that you have access to, to complete logging in.​

For new users, download the Microsoft Authenticator app from the Apple App Store for iOS or the Google Play Store for Android. The college has no access to your personal devices after you install the app.

Have any questions? Please refer to our FAQs. If you run into any issues, please contact the IT Support Centre at 416.675.6622 x8888 or humber.ca/techtalk (24x7 live chat) or Tech Zone for drop-in support at North, Lakeshore and IGS, Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

International Centre Upcoming Events
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When:
November 28, 2023
Contact:
Haidaly Sayago
Email:
haidaly.sayago@humber.ca

The International Centre will be hosting a series of events for our international student community in preparation for the upcoming semester.

Applying for Your Co-op Work Permit
November 29, 2023 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
If you are inside Canada and need a Co-op Work Permit, come and learn about the process of applying for your co-op work permit.
Join the event

How to Register for Courses - Winter 2024
November 29, 2023 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join the event

Winter 2024 Travel to Canada Prepare Session 1
November 30, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join us before you travel to Canada to learn valuable travel tips and to make connections before arrival for the 2024 Winter Semester!
Join the event

How to Register for Courses - Winter 2024
December 6, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join the event

Virtual Lakeshore Campus Tour
December 7, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
There is an opportunity to join our International Student Ambassadors for a live look at your future campus!
Join the event

Virtual North Campus Tour
December 11, 2023 | 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
There is an opportunity to join our International Student Ambassadors for a live look at your future campus!
Join the event

How to navigate the Humber Library - Virtually!
December 12, 2023 | 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Learn how to explore the library’s online and physical collection in this interactive virtual workshop. 
Join the event

Winter 2024 Travel to Canada Workshop - Preparation Session
December 13, 2023 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join us before you travel to Canada to learn valuable travel tips and to make connections before arrival!
Join the event

How to Register for Courses - Winter 2024
December 13, 2023 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join the event

Virtual IGS Neighborhood Tour
December 15, 2023 | 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join the event

Applying for your Post-Graduation Work Permit
December 20, 2023 | 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn how to apply for a Post Graduation Work Permit from inside Canada.
Join the event

Career Milestones Recognition - November 2023
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When:
November 28, 2023
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List of employees celebrating Career Milestones in November

Congratulations to all our employees celebrating Career Milestones in November!

The following employees are celebrating their 1, 5, 10, 15 and 20-year anniversary with Humber. We encourage you to reach out to your colleagues to congratulate them on their Career Milestones.

1 Year 5 Years 10 Years 15 Years 20 Years
Taurean Clarke Katie Liddell Nonna Jidovetskaia Jessica David Anthony Martino
Roberto Colmenares  Irena Matevska Sunny Gill    
Daniela Santacroce Teresa Chang Rebecca Fitzgerald    
Sumaira Kasimuddin Hiren Patel      
Maymuna Shakul Siobhan Williams      
Lucas Carvalho Justin Kreslin      
Jordan Gotfried        
Amari Maynard        
Alena Shah        
Ruchi Chauhan        
Nikhil Ganesh        
Leslie Furlonge        
Ana Byun        
Lucas Allen        
Danielle Jeancart        
Zabrina Mok        
Paulo Dos Santos        
Gracelyn Bharath        
Kelsey Orlando        

Although we do our best to ensure we don't miss anyone, sometimes it happens. If we have missed anyone on this list, our sincere apologies. Please let us know so we can correct our records and ensure the employee receives recognition.

Questions? Please email us at oe@humber.ca.

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