Past Events

Humber Student Hackathon: CICan National Skills for Success
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  • When:
    March 22, 2025 9:00am to March 23, 2025 4:00pm
Contact:
Dimple Rai
Email:
dimple.rai@humber.ca

The Transition and Academic Success team is excited to share that Humber Polytechnic has been chosen to host the CICan National Skills for Success Student Hackathon on March 22 and 23, 2025! This is a two-day, hands-on event where students will explore the importance of Skills for Success—the foundational skills critical to career development.

The event invites current students (full time and part time) and recent graduates (within the last 12 months) to collaborate on testing and enhancing an innovative online tool designed to help Canadians create personalized career pathways. This tool will empower Canadians by:

  • Identifying their skills and understanding gaps,
  • Connecting them to labour market insights, and
  • Providing pathways to training and education offered by CICan member institutions.

Our HLO Framework emphasizes critical skills such as communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation—skills that are also central to the Skills for Success Model. By incorporating these skills into our curriculum and extracurricular activities, we ensure that students are well-prepared to meet the demands of the modern workforce. 

Why should learners participate? This is a great opportunity for them to stand out to future employers with enhanced skills and real-world project experience on their resume. Participants will also receive an honorarium, and a certificate to bolster their professional portfolio. No prior experience is required!

Applications to participate will be open from March 5 at 9 a.m. until March 12 at 4 p.m. Only 15 spots are available, and successful applicants will be contacted by March 17.

Student applications for the Hackathon can be submitted here: https://tinyurl.com/HumberHackathon. Please share with your students! For any questions, please contact careers@humber.ca.

Learn more about the Skills for Success.

Spoon Carving for World Wood Day
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  • When:
    March 21, 2025 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Where:
Centre for Urban Ecology, Humber Arboretum, North Campus
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca
Hands hold a carving tool and a partially carved piece of wood.

Join staff at the Humber Arboretum for a free wood carving workshop.

March 21 is World Wood Day, which exists to highlight wood as an eco-friendly and renewable material (when harvested in a responsible manner). This year you can literally try your hand at using this versatile material with an introductory workshop on carving a wooden spoon.

All tools and materials will be provided, and no experience is required.

Please note that although this is a free workshop, pre-registration is required and space is limited.

When: Friday, March 21 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Inside the Centre for Urban Ecology, the glass building with the red door on the Humber Arboretum grounds. The Humber Arboretum is located at the back of Humber Polytechnic North Campus (205 Humber College Blvd).

Who: Open to all

How: This event is free but space is limited.

Reserve your spot on Eventbrite

Forest Walk for the International Day of Forests
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  • When:
    March 21, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where:
Humber Arboretum, North Campus
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca
An Arboretum staff member points to the ID features on the branch of a tree.

Join Humber Arboretum staff for a free walk in honour of the International Day of Forests.

In 2012 the United Nations General Assembly declared March 21 the International Day of Forests. Join us on Friday as Humber Arboretum staff take you on a free lunchtime walk through the Humber Arboretum woodlands, and learn more about the importance of the Carolinian forest ecosystem.

Who: This free event is open to all

When: Friday, March 21, noon to 1 p.m.

Where: Meet at the Humber Arboretum's front entrance Welcome Gazebo. The Humber Arboretum is located at the back of North Campus (View the location on Google Maps)   

How: No registration is necessary. Just dress for the weather, including suitable footwear, and meet us at noon. 

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

Munch 'n Chat Community Gathering - Student Appreciation from FLAS
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  • When:
    March 21, 2025 11:40am to 1:25pm
Where:
North Campus, E135
Munch 'n Chat poster with QR code.

On Friday, March 21, the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences (FLAS) Student Appreciation Month Committee is hosting a community gathering focused on food security. The purpose of this event is to give students an opportunity to share information and resources about food security and engage with FLAS faculty and staff.

Participating students will enjoy FREE FOOD and be entered into a draw to win prizes – including grocery store gift cards.

Thank you for spreading the word about this event!

Humber Music Presents: R&B NIGHT
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  • When:
    March 20, 2025 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where:
Lakeshore Campus, Humber Cultural Hub Recital Hall (A109)
Contact:
Dewi Minden
Email:
humbermusicdegree@humber.ca
Woman singing with microphone.

Humber Music Presents R&B NIGHT featuring three ensembles, the R&B Ensemble, Rhythm ‘n Soul, and Future Pop Ensemble. This will be an upbeat concert treating audiences to an evening of groove, blues and soul.

The R&B Ensemble directed by Jonathan Kay will open the program. This group performs everything from classic rhythm and blues as it originated in the heart of the African American communities of the 1940s through the1970s, to this genre's evolution through the Neo-Soul movement right to its contemporary forms at the intersections of soul and hip-hop. 

Next on the program, the Future Pop Ensemble, directed by Thomas Francis will follow. This large ensemble blending contemporary pop, R&B, and dance music with jazz aesthetics and post-funk sounds, delivers a fusion of modern music and innovation. Their performance will explore the dynamic intersection of genre and creativity, offering fresh, energetic interpretations of contemporary styles. 

Rounding off the evening, the Rhythm ‘n Soul Ensemble, directed by Will Jarvis will bring the exciting energy of a dynamic twelve-piece band as it blends rhythm and blues with contemporary funk and soul music. The four-part vocals and classic trio of trumpet, saxophone and trombone contribute to the great depth and richness this ensemble brings to original arrangements arrangements of classic R&B, Funk and Soul.

Pay-what-you-can tickets are available online - scroll down to ‘Donation’ to make a payment that is affordable to you.

Free to Humber students, faculty and staff.

Humber Industrial Design Chair Show 2025
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  • When:
    March 20, 2025 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Where:
North Campus, Barrett CTI
Contact:
Odin Cappello
Email:
odin.cappello@humber.ca
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Borgo Contract Seating Presents: The Humber Industrial Design Chair Show

Please join us for the 2025 Humber Polytechnic Industrial Design Chair Show! This year’s design concept is “a more sustainable future”. In partnership with Plastic Flux, the students have integrated Plastic Flux’s recycled polypropylene sheets into their designs as seating and tablet elements. The chair frames are made of mild steel, so together with the Plastic Flux material, the chair designs are over 90 per cent recyclable.

The 2025 Chair Show is presented by Borgo Contract Seating who without their help and guidance the project would not be possible. We also owe a debt of gratitude to Manortools Ltd. who assisted the students with the metal tube bending. Thank you to Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design Associate Dean, Jenny Charlotte-Hill for her continued support of the project. Also a special thanks to Nienkamper, Copernicus Educational Products, Handling Space, and Anony for their generous support of the Chair Show.

We look forward to seeing you on March 20.

Admission: Free and open to the public
Faculty contact: odin.cappello@humber.ca

Additional info:

The Chair Show is the public exhibition of the Industrial Design 2nd year studio chair project. It is also a design competition judged by a panel of noteworthy local design professionals from companies such as Nienkamper, Borgo, Copernicus, and more. The four winning designs (first, second, third and people’s choice) will be announced during the evening of the show. The Chair Show is attended by over 100 people each year, including design professionals, industry insiders, students, family and friends. Interviews, photo and video opportunities will be available. The show is open to the public and admission is free.

The Math & Writing Centre Presents Nature Conversation Circles in the Arboretum
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  • When:
    February 3, 2025 10:00am
  • When:
    February 13, 2025 2:00pm
  • When:
    March 3, 2025 10:00am
  • When:
    March 20, 2025 2:00pm
  • When:
    April 3, 2025 2:00pm
  • When:
    April 23, 2025 10:00am
Contact:
Franc Jamieson
Email:
franc.jamieson@humber.ca
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The Math & Writing Centre in partnership with the Centre for Urban Ecology invites English language learners from Humber and Guelph-Humber to engage in a conversation about nature inside the LEED Gold Certified CUE building in the heart of the Humber Arboretum. These Nature Conversation Circles will be co-hosted by one of our tutors and CUE staff.

NCC schedule for Winter 2025:

Groundhog Day – February 3 (10 to 11 a.m.) 

  • Talk about Groundhog Day - Science and squirrels!

Valentine’s Day – February 13 (2 to 3 p.m.) 

  • Birds and Bees; Pollination and when the birds come back for the spring.

World Wildlife Bird House Building – March 3 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

  • Building Bird Boxes 

Spring Equinox – March 20 (2 to 3 p.m.)

  • Spring Equinox Walk (also, World Sparrow and Frog Day) 

National Dandelion Day – April 3 (2 to 3 p.m.)

  • Dandelion recipes PDF with QR code to access 

Earth Day Walk – April 23 (10 to 11 a.m.) 

  • Earth-day themed walk (with wildflower seeds giveaway)

Please note that attending students are asked to arrive at the North Campus Math & Writing Centre (LRC, 3rd floor) at least 30 minutes before the start of the session. Tutor and students will walk from there to the Arboretum as soon as everyone has gathered.

These events are immensely fun and engaging learning experiences, as well as a great way for students to practice listening and speaking in a natural environment.

To sign up, please fill out the short form.

Please share the poster and let English language learners know about this wonderful opportunity.

Get Funded: A Lunch & Learn on Grant Opportunities
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  • When:
    March 20, 2025 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Where:
North Campus, E345
Contact:
Jocelyn Ho
Email:
researchworkshops@humber.ca
Get Funded: Lunch & Learn on Grant Opportunities

Due to popular demand, we’ve added an extra session for Get Funded: A Lunch & Learn on Grant Opportunities.

Join us for an informative session exploring Tri-Council funding (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR), federal and provincial grants, and specialized options like NSERC’s Mobilize Fund*. We’ll also highlight Humber’s funding stream, Brilliant Catalyst, designed to support innovative research projects. Whether you're new to research funding or looking for new opportunities, this session will provide valuable insights into available resources and how to access them.

*Formerly the Greenfield Research & Innovation (R&I) Fund

Register now (Lunch is provided)

If you have any questions, please email researchworkshops@humber.ca.

New Office of Student Community Standards Virtual Lunch & Learns
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  • When:
    February 25, 2025 12:00pm to March 26, 2025 1:00pm
  • When:
    March 20, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
  • When:
    March 4, 2025 1:00pm to 2:00pm
  • When:
    March 26, 2025 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Office of Student Community Standards
Email:
oscs@humber.ca
The Office of Student Community Standards is presenting new virtual Lunch & Learns for Winter 2025: Revised Code of Student Community Standards and Classroom Management Strategies

New Sessions for Winter 2025:

Revised Code of Student Community Standards

Learn how OSCS is implementing restorative and educational processes for non-academic student conduct management that focus on repairing harm and fostering compassionate accountability. Understand the variety of resolution options that align with the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.

  • Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 12 - 1 p.m. 
  • Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12 - 1 p.m. 

Classroom Management Strategies

An interactive session to learn strategies for addressing behaviours that may occur in the classroom or student service environment. Learn what is within your purview and supports available to you as Humber/UGH faculty and staff. 

  • Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 1 - 2 p.m. 
  • Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 1 - 2 p.m. 

To register, email OSCS@humber.ca.

Webinar: When EDI Principles Meet the Field of Science and Engineering
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  • When:
    March 20, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Jocelyn Ho
Email:
jocelyn.ho@humber.ca
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When EDI Principles Meet the Field of Science and Engineering: The Case of Research and Development Projects in the Environment at CTRI

While equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) principles play a crucial role in research project design and management, they are often more readily applied in humanities and social innovation projects. But how can these principles be effectively integrated into research and development in science and engineering? This workshop will explore EDI practices at the Centre technologique des résidus industriels (CTRI) at Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Through concrete examples from the centre’s management model and environmental research projects, participants will gain insights into practical applications of EDI in STEM fields. A Q&A session will then provide an opportunity to delve deeper into these practices, followed by small group discussions where participants can reflect on and share strategies for strengthening EDI in their own work.

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Speaker:

Isabelle Vachon, Professor-Researcher in Sociology·Centre technologique des résidus industriels (CTRI)

Isabelle Vachon is a professor and researcher in sociology at Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Since January 2024, she has joined the team at the Centre technologique des résidus industriels (CTRI). With over 15 years of experience in research and teaching, Isabelle has developed expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as research ethics and social innovation projects.  Currently a PhD candidate in education at the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Isabelle is dedicated to studying the social and environmental issues specific to remote resource regions. At the CTRI, she plays a key role in the development of social innovation, environmental education, and data collection from populations affected by environmental projects. She aims to develop research in the humanities at the college level and contribute to sustainable development in her region.

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