Past Events

Have a Heart Day
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  • When:
    February 9, 2023 8:00am to 4:00pm
Where:
North Campus, LRC Concourse
Contact:
Lyndsay Macdonald
Email:
lyndsay.macdonald@humber.ca
Have A Heart Day poster with hearts in the background

In preparation for Have a Heart Day, Early Childhood Education Student Council and the UGH & Humber Advocates for Early Childhood Education will have a booth on Thursday, February 9 in the LRC Concourse from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event will engage students, faculty and staff to write a message to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the need for equitable funding and access to services for First Nations children so that they have the opportunity to grow up safely in their home communities. 

The goal is to collect 3,000 heartfelt messages that will be mailed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on February 14, 2023.

International Development Week with the International Development Institute
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  • When:
    February 7, 2023 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • When:
    February 8, 2023 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Where:
Lakeshore Campus (Feb. 7) or North Campus (Feb. 8)
Contact:
Tiffany Duong
Email:
tiffany.duong@humber.ca

International Development Week (IDW) is just around the corner! 

Are you a student, faculty member or staff interested in international development? Did you know that Humber has over $10 million funded in projects for international development? Do you want to learn about Humber’s international development contribution? Do you want to know how you can get involved?  

Attend IDI’s International Development Fair at Lakeshore Campus on the second floor of L Building on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 12 to 2 p.m. and at North Campus on the first floor of the LRC on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 12 to 2 p.m.

There will be booths representing the countries Humber has international development projects in providing country and project information, food and drinks.   

This is a drop-in event. Photographs and videos will be taken at the event and shared on social media.  

Sign up for the online session if you cannot attend the fair.

International Development Fair - Online Session Sign up Form 

For more information and how to get involved, please contact: 

Tiffany Duong
Content and Communications Lead 
tiffany.duong@humber.ca 

Equity & Inclusion Dialogue - Anti-Black Racism in the Workplace
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  • When:
    February 8, 2023 10:00am to 12:00pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Human Rights Education and Training Team
Email:
humanrightseducation@humber.ca

Anti-Black Racism in the Workplace: Exploring its Norms, Framework, and Pathways for Resolution

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion (Centre) is pleased to invite you to its Equity and Inclusion Dialogue series for the 2022-2023 academic year. Online registration is now open for this event. View the flyer for event details. Limited seating available.

View the full listing of the Centre’s 2022-2023 Equity & Inclusion Dialogue series.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand how anti-Black racism arises in the workplace
  2. Learn about the legal framework regarding anti-Black racism
  3. Explore how to resolve prohibited conduct in the workplace

Facilitator Bio:

Nathaniel Marshall, B.A., J.D.

Nathaniel has conducted complex workplace investigations for both provincially and federally regulated clients in matters relating to: sexual harassment, workplace harassment, discrimination (particularly anti-Black racism), benefits fraud, bullying, workplace violence, and those concerning employer specific Codes of Conduct and workplace policies.

As a compliment to his investigation practice, Nathaniel oversees workplace audits and assessments where no complaint has been received. Through these processes, he helps employers check the pulse of their organization by exploring employee morale, engagement, workplace culture, and systemic workplace issues. Nathaniel also provides a wide range of workplace training including on how to conduct workplace investigations, respectful workplaces, and managing complaints of harassment and discrimination. As a mediator, he helps resolve conflict by working with employees to identify and find solutions to their problems.

Nathaniel is also a Strategic Advisor to the Black HR Professionals of Canada Network, a not-for-profit social purpose collective for the advancement of Black HR professionals across Canada. He is a frequent lecturer at George Brown College's Continuing Education, the Law Society of Ontario, and the Ontario Bar Association.

International Development Week with the International Development Institute
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  • When:
    February 7, 2023 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • When:
    February 8, 2023 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Where:
Lakeshore Campus (Feb. 7) or North Campus (Feb. 8)
Contact:
Tiffany Duong
Email:
tiffany.duong@humber.ca

International Development Week (IDW) is just around the corner! 

Are you a student, faculty member or staff interested in international development? Did you know that Humber has over $10 million funded in projects for international development? Do you want to learn about Humber’s international development contribution? Do you want to know how you can get involved?  

Attend IDI’s International Development Fair at Lakeshore Campus on the second floor of L Building on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, from 12 to 2 p.m. and at North Campus on the first floor of the LRC on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, from 12 to 2 p.m.

There will be booths representing the countries Humber has international development projects in providing country and project information, food and drinks.   

This is a drop-in event. Photographs and videos will be taken at the event and shared on social media.  

Sign up for the online session if you cannot attend the fair.

International Development Fair - Online Session Sign up Form 

For more information and how to get involved, please contact: 

Tiffany Duong
Content and Communications Lead 
tiffany.duong@humber.ca 

Year-End Training Sessions
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  • When:
    February 7, 2023 10:30am
  • When:
    February 9, 2023 10:00am
Where:
Online

As a reminder, Financial Services' Year-End Readiness Training Sessions are around the corner!

These sessions will provide training on setting up your department and faculty for the new fiscal year in Banner. If you are interested, we kindly ask that you register for ONE of these sessions through Eventbrite. Times and dates are hyperlinked below:

We are looking forward to meeting you (virtually) there.

Financial Services

Winterwood: Winter Tree Identification Tour at the Humber Arboretum
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  • When:
    February 4, 2023 10:00am
Where:
Humber Arboretum
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca
Sun shines between the bare branches of a snowy forest.

Take a walk around the Humber Arboretum to learn about the benefits of planting native trees and how to identify them during the winter.

Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners (EMG) and the Humber Arboretum for an on-site walking tour of the Humber Arboretum’s trees. Learn about the native trees at the Arboretum, benefits to the environment and wildlife, how to identify the tree during the winter, and considerations for incorporating them into your garden.

Wear your walking shoes, dress for the weather and enjoy the gardens.

This virtual event is part of the Eco-Garden Community Workshop series hosted by the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and Humber Arboretum throughout the year.

When: Saturday, February 4 from 10 a.m. to noon

Where: Meet at the Centre for Urban Ecology in the Humber Arboretum. The Humber Arboretum is found at the back of North Campus. (See the location of the Centre for Urban Ecology on Google Maps) 

How: This free event is open to anyone, but space is limited and you must register in advance through Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

 

Connect with the Humber Arboretum online: Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Flickr | LinkedIn 

CAAT Pension Plan Overview and Retirement Planning Information Sessions
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  • When:
    February 3, 2023 1:00pm to 2:00pm
  • When:
    February 22, 2023 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Where:
Online

This is a reminder that the two upcoming CAAT information sessions in February are available to all Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber employees.

The Pension Plan Overview information session on February 3 will provide employees with an easy-to-understand overview of the CAAT Pension Plan, and the CAAT Retirement Planning information session on February 22 will answer the most frequently asked questions about retirement preparation and planning.

For more information, please refer to the previous Communiqué announcement: Professional Learning & Well-being Workshops

Both information sessions are virtual, and the links will be provided upon registration. Please register for these sessions by clicking the links below:

If you have any questions regarding the CAAT information sessions, please contact oe@humber.ca.

CCBI & Humber Galleries Fellowship Showcase at Lakeshore Campus
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  • When:
    February 3, 2023 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Where:
Lakeshore Campus, BMO Innovation Commons (G Cottage)
Contact:
Casey Norris
Email:
casey.norris@humber.ca

Fellowship Showcase orange banner

Join the Centre for Creative Business Innovation (CCBI) and Humber Galleries for a special showcase of projects from our Fellowship Program over the past two years!

For the first time ever we'll have projects from all six of our Fellowships on display to experience in one space. Immerse yourself in a video game and projection installation from the Nuit Blanche Fellowship, take a deep dive into Toronto with the Tiny T.O. Fellowship, enjoy special musical performances from the Intercultural & Creative Music Fellowship and so much more. Want to learn more about each Fellowship? CCBI & Humber Galleries staff will be on hand to chat and answer any questions. Visitors will also have a chance to chat with some of our past Fellows to get a first-hand experience about the Fellowship Program.

Projects on display from:

  • Culture's Compass Fellowship 2022
  • Graphic Medicine Fellowship 2022
  • Indigenous Transmedia Fellowship 2021 & 2022
  • Intercultural & Creative Music Fellowship 2021 & 2022
    • Three live performances will take place throughout the event
  • Nuit Blanche Fellowship 2021 & 2022
  • Tiny T.O. Fellowship 2022

When: Friday, February 3 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: Lakeshore Campus, BMO Innovation Commons (G Cottage)

This event is open to the public and free for all to attend.

Please reach out to Casey Norris (casey.norris@humber.ca) or Kyla Ross (kyla.ross@humber.ca) for any questions.

 
Film History Tour of the Lakeshore Grounds
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  • When:
    February 2, 2023 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Where:
Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre
Contact:
Nadine Finlay
Tel:
x3801
Email:
nadine.finlay@humber.ca
Old film camera against a dark blue background

The Lakeshore Grounds have served as a popular filming location for movies, television shows, and commercials since 1977. Step behind the scenes of your favourite productions as we highlight the locations and stories of these productions. Tour route includes the oldest section of the underground tunnels.

​Pre-registration is required. Tunnels and grounds are mobility accessible along paved paths. 

Register now

Introduction to Design Thinking Workshop
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  • When:
    February 2, 2023 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Raeshelle Morris-Griffith
Email:
raeshelle.morris@humber.ca
Bird's eye view of pedestrians crossing a crosswalk

Design Thinking is a proven Human-Centered Design approach for creating solutions (i.e problem-solving). Design Thinking starts with creating desirable solutions for those who will benefit from these solutions.

These solutions must be feasible and viable to ensure the right impact on the desired users. This workshop is developed to provide you with essential design thinking techniques, mindsets and behaviours which will encourage you to problem-solve.

Workshop Overview:

  1. Learn essential design thinking techniques, mindsets and behaviours.
  2. Understand the Design Thinking Process.
  3. Understand how to grow ideas into powerful solutions.

Facilitator Bio:

Raeshelle Morris holds a Masters in Leadership from the University of Guelph, a double major honours Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Organizational Studies from the University of Western Ontario. She is also a certified project manager (PMP). She is trained in Creative Problem Solving, Values-Based Innovation through Values-Perspectives, Design Thinking, Change Management and Human-Centred Design. She has also obtained her Green Belt in Innovation Strategy Management through Innovation 360.

Register now

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