Announcements

Development Opportunity - United Way Sponsored Employee Program
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When:
June 24, 2014
June 24, 2014

Passionate about community development? Looking for a professional growth opportunity? Do you love a challenge and enjoy working with a great group of people from different sectors?

This is your chance to enhance your valuable skills. Check out this 4 month placement working with the United Way in their downtown office and various businesses in the GTA.

As part of the 2014 Sponsored Employee Team, one successful candidate will work alongside the United Way on a full-time basis from September 2 to December 19 and will provide support to 700 United Way Toronto workplace campaigns. There is 1 position available for a current full-time employee who has the skills to offer.

The posting detailing this opportunity for Humber’s full-time employees is posted: humber.ca/careers.

If you are interesting in learning more about this opportunity, please contact HR Services at resumes@humber.ca or extension 4393.

Established in 1956, United Way Toronto (UWT) is a charity working to advance the common good and create opportunities for a better life for everyone in our city. Every day, a wide variety of individuals, organizations, businesses and governments collaborate with United Way by donating, volunteering and partnering on projects that work to build a better city.

Summer Hours - North Campus Test Centre
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When:
June 24, 2014
June 24, 2014

The Test Centres at the North Campus will be starting summer hours after the Canada Day long weekend. These hours begin July 2, 2014 through to September.

Room B104 - Test Centre

  • Monday
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday
    8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Thursday
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday
    8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

We will also be open the following Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m in Room B104 on July 5 and 19, 2014 and August 9, and 23, 2014.

Room B113 - Accommodated Testing Centre

  • Monday
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday
    8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
     
Peer Tutoring - New Appointment System for Students (North Campus)
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When:
June 23, 2014
June 23, 2014

We are excited to announce a new online booking system for students needing a peer tutor. The new scheduling system will improve the efficiency of connecting student learners with peer tutors. This system is currently available for North campus only.

After a student applies for a Peer Tutor (on-line or in person), they will attend a quick orientation in H217. They will learn how to shedule an appointment online, see who is available to tutor for their course of interest, and book an appointment based on matching availability.

For more information: humber.ca/peertutoring

For further details contact: peer.tutoring@humber.ca

Order WE ARE HUMBER Promotional Items
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When:
June 20, 2014
June 20, 2014

The Marketing department, in collaboration with Purchasing, is pleased to provide you with a list of pre-approved and pre-designed promotional items.

humber.ca/brand/branded-items

We encourage you to purchase these WE ARE HUMBER branded materials which reflect the vibrancy of our polytechnic identity. If ordering other promotional items, be sure to refer to the brand guidelines or contact Marketing to review any artwork prior to production.

Unfortunately, Marketing is not able to stock volume quantities of these promotional items, however, if you would like to place an order for any item, Jessica Powell in the Purchasing department will be happy to assist you.

We would like to thank everyone for your continuing support in bringing WE ARE HUMBER to life.

Olga Lalka & the Marketing Team

Culture Days Artist Call
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When:
June 18, 2014
June 18, 2014

On September 26, 27 and 28 Humber College Lakeshore Campus will once again be participating in the national festival of Culture Days. This festival unites local communities over the course of a weekend with free, interactive, art and cultural based activities. Last year, Humber College, along with community partners and local artists, had over 2,000 activity visits to 30 activities in the Etobicoke Lakeshore area.

This year we are aiming even higher.

  • Do you have an artistic talent that you want to share?
  • An art or culturally based idea that would make a great participatory activity?
  • A crazy idea that would fit within this festival?

We want to hear from you now!

Please email Tom Haxell, Event Coordinator at tom.haxell@humber.ca to receive more information.

 

Canada Day Long Weekend
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When:
June 18, 2014
June 18, 2014

All staff,

This is a friendly reminder regarding the upcoming long weekend.

The President will officially be closing the college on Monday, June 30, 2014 for an Employee Appreciation Day and the College will remain  closed on Tuesday, July 1st for Canada Day.

Please remember our early closings during the summer of 2014, staff scheduled to work, will be allowed to leave one and a half hours (1.5) early on Friday, June 27, prior to Canada Day and on Friday, August 1, 2014, prior to the Civic Holiday, subject to the operational requirements of the division/department.

Staff required to work full hours on any of the early closing days shall be given one and a half hours (1.5) off on another day during the summer, to be scheduled by the manager of the area.

If you have any questions, please discuss with your Manager.

Thank you,
HR Services

Humber Jr Hawks Summer Camps
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When:
June 18, 2014
June 18, 2014

HUMBER JR. HAWKS camps is an eight week summer camp program designed to promote healthy active living and participation in sport amongst youth. The camps are engineered to foster skill development, physical activity and the ability to create lasting friendships.

Instructors will be Humber Hawks Varsity athletes who are passionate about youth and sport. All instructors will have completed background checks and will be CPR/First Aid certified.

Jr. Hawks camps are appropriate for males and females, aged six–14. Proper supervision will be monitored, with an instructor to camper ratio of no more than 8:1.

The lineup of sports offered will include: baseball, basketball, soccer, European handball, flag football, floor hockey, track and field, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, cricket, badminton, tennis, kickball.

The home of the Jr. Hawks camps will be the Humber Community Gym at the Lakeshore Campus. Campers will have the opportunity to swim Monday through Friday. Swimming will take place at Gus Ryder pool, seconds from the Humber Community Gym doors.

Each camper will receive a Jr. Hawks t-shirt. A pizza lunch will be provided on each Friday.

Week Dates
Week One July 7 - July 11
Week Two July 14 - July 18
Week Three July 21 - July 25
Week Four July 28 - August 1
Week Five* August 5 - August 8
Week Six August 11 - August 15
Week Seven August 18 - August 22
Week Eight August 25 - August 29

 *Note: Four day week due to holiday

$150 PER WEEK
MULTIWEEK AND MULTI CAMPER
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE!

For further information, contact Jr. Hawks Coordinator Matt Ferreira.

Phone:416.675.6622 ext. 5897
Email: matthew.ferreira@humber.ca

Humanities Faculty Tutors in Writing Centre: NEW Schedule
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When:
June 17, 2014
June 17, 2014

Showcase 2014 - Thank You Humber Community
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When:
June 16, 2014
June 16, 2014


 

On behalf of this year’s showcase committee, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude and heartfelt thanks for your participation in a successful Showcase 2014.

With 800 registrants, over 760 participants attending 70 workshops we hope that this year’s event engaged, inspired and excited you about “The Art of Possibilities”. 

A collection of memories from Showcase 2014: In Concert.  youtu.be/VtoGVDTXJiA

Each year the Showcase Committee looks for new and innovative ideas to capture the minds, hearts, and the imagination of our community.  Your input and feedback on how we did is extremely important.  Please take a few moments to reflect on your experience at Showcase2014 and complete the following questionnaire: www.humber.ca/showcase/2014

As we look to the future, remember to live the art of possibilities and have fun ‘In Concert’.

Thank you for your contribution!  

Sincerely,

Douglas Smith
Showcase 2014 Chair

 

A New Services Tab on MyHumber!
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When:
June 16, 2014
June 16, 2014

As of June 18, 2014, faculty and staff will have access to a Services tab, which enables the management of photo identification, parking permits and locker rentals.

The Services tab has the following sub-menus:

  • Administrative Services

Faculty and staff have the ability to manage, approve, reject and process bulk images within the Administrative Services sub-menu. Please note, eligible students manage their photo identification by accessing the Personal Information tab on MyHumber.

  • Parking and Locker

The new Parking and Locker sub-menu offers staff the ability to purchase parking permits. Students can purchase parking permits and rent lockers in one simple to use application.

Take a moment to log into MyHumber and explore these new functionalities.

Any issues or problems should be reported to the Support Centre at ext. 8888 or supportcentre@humber.ca for resolution.

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