Join us January 6 and 7 as we explore flexibility—in teaching and learning strategies, course design ideas, considerations for in-person and on-line learning environments, platforms and toolsets—in ways that consider the uniquely challenging return to in-person learning this term.
Registration opening soon! Details to come at the Innovative Learning website.
Join Humber Arboretum staff and students from the Learning by LeadingTM program for a casual online conversation about nature.
Tune in to the Nature Exchange every second Wednesday to hear members of the Humber Arboretum' team share stories and answer your questions about the wild plants and animals of the GTA. You are welcome to join the conversation or just listen in.
The theme for this Nature Exchange is: Welcome to 2022
We're back from the holidays with a free-ranging chat about sightings over the break, goals for the new year, or anything else.
This is a free, drop-in event open to all.
No registration is required. You can learn more about the Nature Exchange on the Arboretum website, or simply join the event on January 5 at 2 p.m.
Please note that this event will be recorded and may be shared online after the fact.
Watch the previous episdoe of the Nature Exchange, the student-led "Nature of the Holidays," on YouTube.
Connect with the Humber Arboretum online: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Newsletter
Come discuss Shakespeare! Once per month we look at a play by Shakespeare from the perspective that Shakespeare might have something to teach us (rather than the other way around) about politics and human nature. Open to interested Humber faculty, administrators, support staff and students with a recommendation. You don’t need a background in English literature to attend.
This month we look at a comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor, which has a much more modern feel to it than some other plays. Windsor is a small town next to a royal court and is the only play by Shakespeare to feature a newly emerging middle class. What are the marriages and families like in this play? What is Falstaff up to? Is Shakespeare saying anything about the nobility?
Where? Online on Zoom at 8 p.m. on December 16 (take a break from marking).
Coming plays: Julius Caesar on January 20, Measure for Measure on February 24.
Free text at www.opensourceshakespeare.org
Arden, Signet, and Oxford editions of Shakespeare are also good.
Videos: Humber College Library has all of the BBC (early 1980’s) videos available which can be watched online.
RSVP to Kirk Rintoul, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Business for link and password at kirk.rintoul@humber.ca.
Limited to 16 confirmed attendees (waiting list if necessary).
These are not your typical webinars or workshops! In these working sesssions, you can get help from Humber Blackboard experts on moving your courses to Blackboard Ultra.
We'll cover only one method per session. Registration is required for each. We look forward to working with you.
The STARTING FRESH METHOD Working Session
Thursday, December 16
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This 90-minute session is focused on the Starting Fresh method of moving your course to Blackboard Ultra. Bring your course and bring your questions! We’ll have a group of Blackboard experts available to provide demos, answer questions, and meet one-on-one to help you migrate your course to Blackboard Ultra using the Starting Fresh method.
The ULTRA COURSE PREVIEW Working Session
Thursday, December 16
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This 90-minute session is focused on the Ultra Course Preview method of moving your course to Blackboard Ultra. This is a space where you can bring your questions and our Blackboard experts will provide answers, demos, and even one-on-ones to help you migrate your course to Blackboard Ultra using the Ultra Course Preview method.
Still getting started? Not sure about which way to go? First check out the the introductory video in the Move to Ultra Kit, created to help you decide with method is best for your courses.
If you are unable to attend these Working Sessions, keep in mind that Blackboard Ultra support is still available through various methods:
Our Instructional Support team can help. Come by our live online drop-in or email facultyblackboard@humber.ca.
These are not your typical webinars or workshops! In these working sesssions, you can get help from Humber Blackboard experts on moving your courses to Blackboard Ultra.
We'll cover only one method per session. Registration is required for each. We look forward to working with you.
The STARTING FRESH METHOD Working Session
Thursday, December 16
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This 90-minute session is focused on the Starting Fresh method of moving your course to Blackboard Ultra. Bring your course and bring your questions! We’ll have a group of Blackboard experts available to provide demos, answer questions, and meet one-on-one to help you migrate your course to Blackboard Ultra using the Starting Fresh method.
The ULTRA COURSE PREVIEW Working Session
Thursday, December 16
2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This 90-minute session is focused on the Ultra Course Preview method of moving your course to Blackboard Ultra. This is a space where you can bring your questions and our Blackboard experts will provide answers, demos, and even one-on-ones to help you migrate your course to Blackboard Ultra using the Ultra Course Preview method.
Still getting started? Not sure about which way to go? First check out the the introductory video in the Move to Ultra Kit, created to help you decide with method is best for your courses.
If you are unable to attend these Working Sessions, keep in mind that Blackboard Ultra support is still available through various methods:
Our Instructional Support team can help. Come by our live online drop-in or email facultyblackboard@humber.ca.
The Consent Peer Education Program is thrilled to bring back Cayla Meredith, founder of the Move to Heal Project and a trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator, for a series of bi-weekly virtual yoga sessions throughout the fall semester! Cayla's classes emphasize trauma awareness, non-coercion, and accessibility in language and action.
Register through Eventbrite to join in on these sessions:
| October 20 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Full Body Stretch | Register |
| November 3 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Upper Body Stretch | Register |
| November 17 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Lower Body Stretch | Register |
| December 1 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Restorative | Register |
| December 15 | 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. | Restorative | Register |
This virtual paint session will teach you the art of flow. It is being led by Kyla Ross from the Humber CCBI and Galleries.
Register: humberwellnesswednesdays.eventbrite.ca
Creating through painting can stimulate the creative mind while relieving mental strain. A low-stress level can lead to a happier and healthier lifestyle. This facilitator-led session will help you tap into your creative side.
You will be creating your own version of a Northern Lights scene as you follow along with step-by-step learning painting techniques. Guided painting can be a fun way to explore your creativity, de-stress, and find your flow. Whether it’s your first time dabbling in painting or you’re an experienced painter this activity is a way to get out of your head and access your inner artist.
Limited supplies are required and participants will be provided with a relevant e-gift card to purchase supplies needed for the workshop prior to the date.
Workshop Structure
The session will begin at 12:05 p.m. with a short introduction/presentation around art and painting is and the benefits of it followed by a 50-minute paint session.
Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology - Continuos Professional Learning
Register now for virtual info sessions on Tuesday, December, 14, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Join us online to find out more about your program and how to advance your career or start a new one with a certificate from an industry-recognized institution.
Launching next week, we are pleased to be able to offer a new student-focussed wellness support resource hosted by Humber College post-graduate students enrolled in the Wellness Coaching Program in partnership with IGNITE and Student Wellness & Equitable Learning.
Peer-Led Wellness Groups will be running once a week from October 15 to December 14. Each week, a new topic will be addressed in a 40-minute group designed to generate peer-led discussion amongst students as it concerns various wellness topics.
Below is a list of topics, dates and times as well as the Eventbrite links for our first two groups. Please share with any students or student groups who might be interested in attending:
Peer-Led Wellness Groups - Fall 2021 Schedule
| October 15 | 1 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. | Goal Setting | Register |
| October 20 | 1 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. | Wellness Wheel | Register |
| November 3 | 1 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. | Happiness & Gratitude | TBA |
| November 9 | 1 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. | Forming Healthy Habits | TBA |
| November 18 | 11 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. | Compassion | TBA |
| November 22 (check) | 4 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. | Stress Management | TBA |
| December 2 | TBA | Resilience | TBA |
| December 7 | 1 p.m. to 1:40 p.m. | Growth Mindset | TBA |
| December 14 | 4:30 p.m. to 5:10 p.m. | Nutrition Basics | TBA |
Attend and students could win:
If you have any questions, please reach out to Sean Connors at sean.connors@humber.ca.
As more employees are transitioning back to working on campus, hybrid working arrangements are being considered. For many, this will be their first time working in a hybrid working arrangement. A hybrid working arrangement means that on any given day, team members may be working on campus, remotely, and on different work schedules.
To prepare managers and employees for hybrid working arrangements, detailed training sessions have been developed to support employees and managers in the transition to hybrid working arrangements. Training topics will include Humber’s Remote Working Policy and hybrid working, managing and contributing in a hybrid working arrangement, ensuring well-being while working in a hybrid working arrangement, workplace safety, and technology needs for hybrid working.
The first modules available in the training series are as indicated below. There will be multiple dates for all training sessions from November 2021 until February 2022.
Note: January and February training dates will be announced shortly.
Each training session has a maximum of 60 participants, but additional sessions will be scheduled based on demand.
Employee Training
Contributing in a Hybrid Work Environment (Employees)
This training will provide employees with an understanding of how to manage their work schedule and performance, as well as how to maintain strong communication and collaboration with their team while working in a hybrid work environment.
Well-being for Employees in a Hybrid Work Environment (Employees)
This training will provide employees with an understanding of how to separate work life from home life (set boundaries), manage change, develop coping skills and understand resources available related to well-being.
Workplace Safety in a Hybrid Work Environment (Employees and Managers)
This training will provide employees and managers with details on health and safety standards while working remotely and safety protocols when on campus.
Manager Training
Well-being for Managers in a Hybrid Work Environment (Managers)
This training will provide managers with an understanding of how to respect boundaries set by their team, manage change, support their team with developing coping skills and understand resources available related to well-being.
Remote Working Policy and Hybrid Work (Managers)
This training will provide managers with details on the application of the remote working policy and explain hybrid work at Humber.
If you have any questions about the training, please contact oe@humber.ca.
