Announcements

Human Anatomy Resource Trials Extended - Humber Libraries
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January 15, 2014
January 15, 2014

The library has extended the trial period for four interactive human anatomy resources.

Two products are available from Visible Body:

  • Human Anatomy Atlas: an award-winning human anatomy general reference;
  • Muscle Premium: a 3D interactive, in-depth dive into the muscles of the human body.

Two products are available from Primal Pictures:

  • Anatomy & Physiology Online: an engaging and effective web-based interactive 3D anatomy resource that features interactive modules;
  • 3D Anatomy for Manual Therapies: featuring 30 Manual Therapy topics from key massage techniques and stretching, to special care.

For further information and to access these trials, visit: library.humber.ca/database-trials

Please let us know what you think about these resources by filling out the evaluation form.

These trials end on January 31, 2014.

New Copyright Act for Internet Content Sharing
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January 14, 2014
January 14, 2014

The new Copyright Act allows faculty to share content found on the Internet as long as certain conditions are met. Take the Internet Exception Quiz to learn about the new Copyright Act.

The icopyright pocket guide gives an overview of the Copyright Act and other copyright topics. To obtain a copy contact copyright@humber.ca.

New Water Cooler Contract
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January 14, 2014
January 14, 2014

Effective March 1, 2014, Culligan Water will be our new vendor for our water cooler and water supply. The Puretap contract will expire on Friday, February 28, 2014. Purchasing will be coordinating the removal of all Puretap products, and the installation of the water cooler systems from Culligan Water.

Purchasing is requesting that each department/school send a list of the type of cooler system you have/would like (i.e. a cold water cooler system or a hot and cold water system). Also we are asking that you provide the location (room number and campus) which the coolers are located in for your department/school, as well as the number of 5 gallon water bottles you order for each bi-weekly delivery. This will help us coordinate with Culligan Water to ensure the new products are in place for the March 1, 2014 contract start date. Please let Purchasing know the requested information no later than Friday, February 7, 2014.

Please send the information to Jessica Powell by email to jessica.powell@humber.ca.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Jessica Powell 416.675.6622 ext.5172 or by email at jessica.powell@humber.ca.
 

Strategic Enrolment Management Advisory Council Announced
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January 14, 2014
January 14, 2014

Humber’s 2013-2018 Strategic Plan calls for the development of a number of collaborative processes that will aid the college in supporting the success of our students and which will help to define our future enrolment goals. The first pillar of the Strategic Plan is entitled, “Strengthening our Polytechnic Identity”, and one of the goals related to this pillar includes the optimization and differentiation of Humber’s programs, credentials and services.  An initiative underway aimed at helping us achieve this goal is the development of a strategic enrolment management (SEM) framework and plan. 

We would like to announce that a cross-functional SEM Advisory Council has been established.  The work of this Council will include conducting an inventory of current enrolment management activities across the college, establishing baselines and targets for enrolment, maximizing the use of data to support enrolment management decisions, and guiding the assessment and improvement of programs and services against key student success and outcomes measures.  Successful implementation of the SEM framework and plan will lead to outcomes such as the development of new interdisciplinary Centres of Innovation, an increased focus on pathways, and the addressing of skills shortages as the market for graduate employment continues to evolve.

Many of the tasks of the SEM Advisory Council will build on past successes, and will involve the evolution of procedures to include a more collaborative cross-functional approach to decision making. Similar to the Executive Advisory Council, processes and ways of doing things will take time to develop, and require interim plans while structures are established.

The membership of the SEM Advisory Council was determined based on institutional role.  In cases where multiple, similar positions exist (i.e. dean, associate dean and faculty members) representatives were selected by the co-chairs after a nomination process. 

The SEM Advisory Council is comprised of the individuals listed below.

Core SEM Team:

Title Name
VP Student and Community Engagement Jason Hunter (co-chair)
AVP Academic Elaine Popp (co-chair)
VP Academic TBA (Chris Whitaker – Acting)
Registrar Barb Riach (Acting)
Dean of Program Planning and Development Ann Dean
Director of Strategic Planning and Institutional Research Ruth Mackay

Additional Membership:

Title Name
Academic Dean/Associate Dean Jason Powell/Michael O’Leary
Dean of Students Jen McMillen
Faculty members Neal Mohammed and Brenda Webb
Director, Advising and Student Academic Support Chantal Joy
Director, Libraries Lynne Bentley
Director of Finance Sanjay Puri
Director of Facilities Carol Anderson
CIO/IT Rep Scott Briggs
AVP Teaching and Learning Eileen DeCourcy
Dean of Research Patricia Morgan
Dean of International Diane Simpson
Director, Advancement and Alumni Relations Kimberly Warner
Director, Marketing and Communications Olga Lalka
Student representation (HSF) Tim Brilhante
Guelph-Humber Grant Kerr
Lakeshore Principal Wanda Buote

The initial meeting of the SEM Advisory Council will take place January 28, 2014. A plan to regularly update the Humber community will be developed.

Jason Hunter
VP Student and Community Engagement
SEM Co-chair

  

Elaine Popp
AVP Academic
SEM Co-chair

 

Humber Libraries Partnerships with Criterion Pictures
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January 14, 2014
January 14, 2014

Humber Libraries is excited to announce a partnership with Criterion Pictures to provide streamed access to 15 course-related films.

Learn more on our news page.

Students Write for New L Space Gallery Blog
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January 13, 2014
January 13, 2014

The L Space Gallery is thrilled to launch our new blog, Art in Access!

Art in Access was created to stimulate conversation and bridge the gap between students and practicing artists. As part of our commitment to encourage learning at all levels, we are proud to feature posts written by Humber students.

Our mission, online and offine, is to actively engage students, staff, faculty, and the community through the development of exhibitions and programming that support and enrich the application of education. The blog was developed by Jessica Salloum, a post-graduate Public Relations student at Humber College.

Read our first post, "Femmeldehyde – Connecting Artists and Art Lovers One Issue at a Time", which features the success of Humber grads. You can access the blog here: lspacegallery.wordpress.com.

Cartridge Recycling at Humber College
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January 13, 2014
January 13, 2014

More information on how to recycle cartridges on campus can be found on our website: www.humber.ca/sustainability/what-can-i-recycle.

L Space Gallery Workshops - Winter 2014
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January 13, 2014
January 13, 2014

Humber's L Space Gallery is pleased to offer 3 exciting workshops during Winter 2014!

Thinking of hosting an exhibition at L Space? Want to improve your curating and arts marketing skills? These workshops are to help develop ideas and enhance your exhibition planning experience. All workshops are free and are held at the L Space Gallery, Lakeshore Campus

Register online at: humber.ca/lakeshorecampus/lspacegallery/programming/winter-workshops

For any questions or more information please contact Tara Mazurk at 416.675.6622 ext. 79378.

Humber Games: "The Campaign" Creative Marketing Competition at Lakeshore Campus
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January 13, 2014
January 13, 2014

 “The Campaign” is Humber Lakeshore’s first creative marketing competition designed by Game Theory in association with the Humber Student’s Federation (HSF). It provides all students with the opportunity to go beyond the classroom and showcase their talent on wide public platform.

We will be visiting classrooms on the Lakeshore Campus between January 6 – January 20, to promote the event using a short presentation. This is a fantastic networking opportunity with Humber faculty and the chosen industry representative. It is open and available to all programs and is highly encouraged for those to participate.

Registration at Lakeshore Campus, K building: January 6 – January 20
Auction: January 24
Promotion Week One: January 27 - January 31
Promotion Week Two: February 3 – February 7
Promotion Week Three: February 10 – February 13
Final Presentation and Awards Night: February 14

Prize: $1000 cash prize and recognition across campus

For more information please visit: www.gametheoryprojects.com

Sincerely,
Alexa Fragale
Work Study Student, Lakeshore Campus

 

Multifaith Holy Days & Festivals: January 2014
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January 13, 2014
January 13, 2014

In the spirit of diversity and inclusion, we provide the following Multifaith Holy Days & Festivals realizing that it is not exhaustive.

01 Wednesday
New Year’s Day (Canada/International)
New Moon
January = Mndioo Giizis / K'aliyee (Aboriginal)
Spirit Moon (Ojibwe). K’aliyee is the time of the cold north wind (Other).
Temple Day (Buddhism)
North American Buddhists of all schools attend a special service in the local temple.
Shogatu/Gantan-sai (Shinto)
The Japanese welcome the New Year with prayers for renewal of hearts, good health and prosperity and wear their best clothes to visit shrines in large numbers, some at midnight on New Year’s Eve. Over the next 7 days, people visit one another's homes to offer good wishes for the coming year.
Ghambar Maidyarem Dec 31, 2011-Jan 04 (Zoroastrianism)
Celebrates the creation of animals and is a time for equitable sharing of food.

05 Sunday
Birth of Guru Gobind Singh Ji (Sikhism)
The tenth and final Sikh master created the Khalsa, the Brotherhood of the Pure, and declared the Scriptures, the Adi Granth, to be the Sikh's Guru from that time on.

06 Monday
Christmas / Epiphany / 3 Kings Day (Christianity)
Some Eastern churches celebrate Christmas, the birth of Jesus as Christ. Some Eastern churches celebrate Epiphany, the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. Some Western and South American churches celebrate Epiphany or 3 Kings Day as when wise men from the East visited Bethlehem with gifts for the Christ child.

07 Tuesday
Christmas / Nativity (Christianity-Eastern)
Eastern Orthodox and Coptic (Egyptian) churches celebrate Christmas or Nativity according to the Julian calendar, 13 days behind the Gregorian calendar (Dec 25) used by Western churches.

13-14 Monday-Tuesday
13 Monday
Lohri (Hinduism / Sikhism)
Bonfires are lit to mark the increase of the sun and the lengthening of days.

14 Tuesday
Eid-Maulad-Un-Nabi (Islam)
The anniversary of the death of Prophet Mohammad (also used to celebrate his birth, date unknown) is celebrated by different observances in various countries for 9 days with colourful fairs, parades and feasts.
Seijin no hi or Coming-of-Age Day (Shinto)
A national holiday in Japan in which young women and men 20 years of age go to shrines wearing traditional clothing and their families proclaim their adult status to the kami or spirits and pray for their health and well being as they grow older.
New Year (Christianity-Eastern)
Coptic (Egyptian) and Eastern Orthodox churches celebrate New Year by the Julian calendar, 13 days after the Gregorian calendar.
Makar-Sankranti (Hinduism)
Denotes the gradual lengthening of days in the northern hemisphere.

15 Wednesday
World Religion Day (Various)
Some groups and institutions utilize January 15 or another weekday in January to publicly recognize World Religion Day (see January 19 below).

16 Thursday
Full Moon
Tu B'Shevat (Arbour Day) (Judaism)
The 15th of the month of Shevat celebrates Judaism’s connection with nature as the new year's day for trees and the first of the year tradition of tithing the fruit of trees. The day can involve environmental actions like tree planting plus special meals including the 7 fruits of the land from Deuteronomy 8:8 (barley, dates, figs, grapes, olives, pomegranates, wheat), each representing a spiritual idea.
Mahayana New Year
Celebrated on the first full moon in January for Mahayana Buddhists (Tibet, China, Vietnam and Korea), Confucians and Daoists.

19 Sunday
Theophany/Timkat (Christianity-Eastern)Eastern churches celebrate this day as the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist and the later miracle at Cana when Jesus turned water into wine.
Sultan (Baha'i)
Sultan, meaning Sovereignty, is the 17th month of the Baha'i year and involves an annual celebration of the teachings of unity found in all religions, Baha'is invite representatives of other traditions to address a common theme.
World Religion Day (Baha’i & Others)
Annually, the third Sunday in January is celebrated to emphasize commonalities among world religions.

30 Thursday
New Moon

31 Friday
Chinese New Year 4712 (Year of the Horse) to February 02
“Kung Hei Fat Choi” is a 3-day festival to start the Year 4712 by the lunar calendar. The Chinese decorate their homes and buy new clothes and shoes to celebrate.

Should you wish your faith’s days to be included, please contact the Chaplain for consideration.

Phone: 416.675.6622 ext.4427
Email: chaplain@humber.ca

 

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