Black Student Support & Engagement (BSSE) is hosting Black Excellence Orientation from Monday, September 12, 2022 to Thursday, September 22 2022. Join us for a series of events highlighting available support and resources for Humber College students who identify as black, African and/or Caribbean.
Join artist Akshata Naik and Humber Galleries in the creation of a new art installation in the LRC Concourse at Humber’s North Campus. Visitors are invited to take part in drop-in workshops to create origami paper boats that will become part of ‘Bloody Boats + Voyage I’ which will be on display in throughout the Fall semester.
When: Monday, September 12 to Friday, Septemeber 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: North Campus - LRC Concourse (first floor in front of Starbucks)
All are welcome to attend. No bookings, signups, or previous origami experience necessary.
Visit the Humber Galleries website for more information about this piece and the artist.
On Thursday, September 8, 2022, the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre will be hosting a closing celebration for artist Pat Rice's exhibition This Old Tree. We welcome guests to join us in our Third Floor Gallery space. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with remarks at 6:30 p.m. from our curator, Nadine Finlay and artist, Pat Rice.
This event is free for all with no registration required. Light refreshments will be available.
Don’t miss the chance to explore the urban forests of Long Branch and learn about the inspiration behind the exhibition.
Ready to return?
Join Innovative Learning's Managing Reopening Anxiety facilitated by Rebecca Higgins. As we return to in-person classes, many are feeling anxious. In this session, we will consider how to recognize and manage reopening anxiety.
About the facilitator:
Rebecca Higgins has worked in community and social services for 20 years, specializing in mental health education since 2010. She has facilitated workshops on behalf of CMHA Toronto since 2015. Prior to that, she produced and delivered curricula, trainings and resources for CMHA Ottawa Branch and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She has a Master's degree in Social Work and a BA in English. Her first book, a collection of short stories called The Colours of Birds is out now.
Session times:
| Tuesday, August 30 | 2 to 3 p.m. |
| Thursday, September 1 | 10 to 11 a..m. |
| Wednesday, September 7 | 1 to 2 p.m. |
| Tues, September 13 | 1 to 2 p.m. |
No prior booking required. To join the sessions on Teams visit: https://humber.ca/innovativelearning/trainings
We've got more great events for Humber grads!
Join us for Toronto FC vs CF Montréal live on September 4, 2022, at BMO Field. Game time is 7:30 p.m. and your ticket also grants you access to the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) on game day. Enjoy twice the fun with your family and friends for an exclusive price. As a bonus, each alumni registrant will receive a Humber Alumni scarf.
Register today to save your seat (tickets are limited):
Section 209, Row 6 & 7 = $89 per person
Price includes taxes and fees. Use the Virtual Map by entering the section number to view the seating chart!
Ready to return?
Join Innovative Learning's Managing Reopening Anxiety facilitated by Rebecca Higgins. As we return to in-person classes, many are feeling anxious. In this session, we will consider how to recognize and manage reopening anxiety.
About the facilitator:
Rebecca Higgins has worked in community and social services for 20 years, specializing in mental health education since 2010. She has facilitated workshops on behalf of CMHA Toronto since 2015. Prior to that, she produced and delivered curricula, trainings and resources for CMHA Ottawa Branch and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She has a Master's degree in Social Work and a BA in English. Her first book, a collection of short stories called The Colours of Birds is out now.
Session times:
| Tuesday, August 30 | 2 to 3 p.m. |
| Thursday, September 1 | 10 to 11 a..m. |
| Wednesday, September 7 | 1 to 2 p.m. |
| Tues, September 13 | 1 to 2 p.m. |
No prior booking required. To join the sessions on Teams visit: https://humber.ca/innovativelearning/trainings
Ready to return?
Join Innovative Learning's Managing Reopening Anxiety facilitated by Rebecca Higgins. As we return to in-person classes, many are feeling anxious. In this session, we will consider how to recognize and manage reopening anxiety.
About the facilitator:
Rebecca Higgins has worked in community and social services for 20 years, specializing in mental health education since 2010. She has facilitated workshops on behalf of CMHA Toronto since 2015. Prior to that, she produced and delivered curricula, trainings and resources for CMHA Ottawa Branch and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). She has a Master's degree in Social Work and a BA in English. Her first book, a collection of short stories called The Colours of Birds is out now.
Session times:
| Tuesday, August 30 | 2 to 3 p.m. |
| Thursday, September 1 | 10 to 11 a..m. |
| Wednesday, September 7 | 1 to 2 p.m. |
| Tues, September 13 | 1 to 2 p.m. |
No prior booking required. To join the sessions on Teams visit: https://humber.ca/innovativelearning/trainings
Please join us for the President’s Breakfast on Tuesday, August 30.
Location: North Campus, Gymnasium
Time: 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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The Faculty of Applied and Sciences Technology (FAST), Continuous Professional Learning department continues the Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO) program. HERO is developed in partnership with Enbridge Gas and delivered in collaboration with different Ontario municipalities such as City of Toronto, City of Vaughan, City of Markham, Peel and others.
The Home Efficiency Retrofit Orientation (HERO) program helps homeowners incorporate best practice energy-efficiency upgrades in home renovations that improve comfort, resilience, peace of mind, GHG reductions, and lower energy costs. The session will provide insights on eligible rebate programs and topics covered include: heating/cooling systems, insulation, windows, hot water heating and reducing air leakage. It is geared toward single-family homeowners (i.e. detached, semi-detached, townhomes etc.).
This is a two-hour session delivered virtually, and free of charge to homeowners.
Please visit the links below to join our sessions:
Thursday, August 25, 2022 - Register now
Join us to learn how Innovative Learning can support teaching excellence and digital learning.
Are you a new part-time, partial load or sessional faculty? Sign up for orientation sessions designed just for you. Please note that these sessions are a value-add for our teachers, and your attendance is fully voluntary. Innovative Learning provides different support from the sessions that may be offered in your home Faculty or Program.)
This is an opportunity to meet with members from the Innovative Learning team and get familiar with the services we have to offer you to enhance your teaching experience here at Humber.
Date: Monday, August 22
Location: In Person - Lakeshore Campus
Welcome for All New Faculty Orientation
We invite you to a welcome session for all faculty. During the session, you will learn more about Humber’s teaching and learning priorities and meet members of Innovative Learning’s leadership team and Indigenous Education & Engagement’s Dean, Jason Seright.
Date: Monday, August 22
Location: In Person -Lakeshore Campus
Or
Date: Thursday, August 25
Location: Virtual – MS Teams
Getting Ready to Teach at Humber
As a polytechnic institute, our goal is to build career-ready citizens. We do this by developing deep levels of subject matter expertise through an active learning environment. This session will share tips, tools and templates to help you bring these goals to life and focus on getting you ready for your first week of teaching.
Getting Started in Humber’s LMS Blackboard Ultra
Every course at Humber has an online presence in Blackboard, Humber’s Learning Management System (LMS), which instructors can use to augment and enhance the classroom experience. Come learn how to get started in Blackboard Ultra.
To attend, complete the online registration form.