The Research Analyst Program would like to invite all Humber staff and faculty to our annual Research Forum on November 23 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

This networking event will showcase our student projects and a fantastic panel discussion from industry partners. This year’s theme is Equity and Technology in Research: Multiplying Benefits or Creating Divisions?

Join the LGBTQ+ Resource Centre, Humber FYE, and Seneca as we recognize Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. on Zoom (the link will be sent to attendees prior to the event).

Register here

We gather on the Transgender Day of Remembrance to honour those who have been lost as a result of anti-transgender violence, and bring attention to the continued violence endured by the trans community.

The keynote speaker for this event is Joan Rupram. Joan is an Indo-Caribbean femme immigrant and descendent of Indian indentureship of Guyana; identifying as Caribbean, Indian, South Asian, and Indo fluidly. They have an eclectic background in social justice, political science, experiential learning and spiritual evolution that is channeled into mentoring leaders to build intentional communities with radical accountability. Joan's work centers the reclamation of our ancestral lineage and indigenousness as Black and Brown Indigenous Bodies of color to decenter whiteness in all areas of life. They are a healer, mentor and educator focused on ushering wellness as the foundation of sustainable leadership. The focus of their practice is to connect the personal is political is spiritual, drawing on nuances and connecting lived experiences to broader social systems. Bridging the gap between the spiritual and the practical, Joan's mission is to build the inner calibre of social change doers and new school thought leaders to be and build the change they seek in today's world and changing social and economic climate; so they can embody their leadership, lead their greatness and reclaim their self-mastery.

This event is open to everyone- students, staff, faculty, 2SLGBTQ+ folks and allies.

As a supportive measure, we want to provide two spirit, transgender, non-binary, and genderqueer students with an online gift card of their choice to take care of themselves through grief, celebration, and self-care. You can utilize this in whatever way brings you comfort and joy. To access this gift card please select fill out the Google form located here.

Following this event there will be an opportunity for 2SLGBTQ folks to attend a virtual drop-in with the LGBTQ+ Resource Centre staff.

The Principal's Office at Lakeshore Campus is excited for the 6 in 6 Speaker Series.

Fall 2020 6 in 6 Speaker Series showcases six different Humber Student Services and the amazing projects and services these departments are offering to students as well as staff for collaborations. The panel is made up of staff from various areas that aim to create safe, collaborative, and supportive spaces to enrich the student experience at Humber.

The event hopes to create a space where staff can connect between all departments and Faculties, further encouraging the multi-disciplinary, collaborative focus that makes us a unique institution.

Register today: 6in6series.eventbrite.ca

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Time: 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Venue: Virtual on Microsoft Teams (link will be shared closer to the event date)

It will also include a Q&A session towards the end of the event.

We look forward to having you there!

Presenters include:

1. Ray Chateau - Humber Athletics

Ray Chateau recently completed his seventh year as Director of Athletics and Recreation at Humber College. Since taking the job in 2013, Ray has not only maintained Humber’s unparalleled athletics success, but also has placed an increased emphasis on the primary focus of Humber Athletics: to facilitate and augment the education and growth of its student-athletes through their participation in competitive OCAA and CCAA Athletics, to educate and prepare student-athletes to compete at the highest levels in life after graduation, and to accomplish both with honour and integrity.

2. Shaun Carson and Joanne Cerdan - First-Year Experience (FYE)

Shaun Carson is the Associate Director for Student Life and Learning. He has been at Humber for 12 years in the roles of Residence Life Manager, Student Conduct Manager, and Manager, Campus Life. He has worked in Student Services for his entire career, and has found it incredibly rewarding.

Joanne Cerdan (she/her/hers) is the Student Life Coordinator at Lakeshore Campus and oversees the First Year Experience mentoring program. She is part of a team that is invested in supporting the success of students and enhancing the student experience.

3. Christina Alcena - The BASE Humber and Humber LGBTQ+ Resource Centre

Christina is the Manager of Equity & Student Life within Student Success and Engagement. She oversees and supports The BASE (Black Academic Success and Engagement), LGBTQ+ Resource Centre, First-Year Experience (FYE), and Orientation portfolios, bringing creativity, leadership, and a passion for equity, student development, and engagement. Christina completed her Masters of Education (Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning – Arts in Education Emphasis), and is currently an EdD student, Doctor of Education (Social Justice Education) at the University of Toronto (OISE).

4. Sieu Moi Ly - IGNITE Student Union

Sieu Moi Ly is the Director, Student Success at IGNITE Student Union (IGNITE), an organization that represents 37,000 F/T Humber and Guelph-Humber students. Her career in student services started 20 years ago at the University of Toronto but she continues to live her passion for helping and supporting students to be their best both academically and personally.

5. Jacqueline Anderson, Desta McCalla, and Jeff Szmyr - Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC) - Accessible Learning Services, Health and Counselling

Jacqueline Anderson - Bio coming soon.

Desta McCalla is the Associate Director, Accessible Learning Services, and a Registered Nurse with over 20 years experience as a specialized disability professional. She enjoys being at the helm of a diverse team of advocates within Accessible Learning Services for the last several years dedicated to ensuring equitable access to the learning environment and supporting the success and experience for our community of learners with disabilities.

Jeff Szmyr - Accessibility Consultant – Student Success and Engagement

Jeff Szmyr joined Humber as an Accessibility Consultant in 2010 after years of working as a special education teacher in the UK. In addition to being passionate about inclusive education and social justice, Jeff has participated at the provincial level in moving initiatives forward and volunteered on international development projects in Vietnam and Peru. He enjoys travelling and is a strong advocate for environmental protection and animal rights. His favourite quote is, “An unexamined life is not worth living” by Socrates.

Get ready for the annual Humber Holiday Party, bringing an entirely new experience! We will be hosting the 12 Days of Holidays.

Your family and friends can enjoy 12 days of daily fun-filled games, activities, and crafts, from cookie baking to singalongs to storytelling, and of course a virtual visit with Santa.

The 12 Days of Holidays will be running online from November 17 to 28, with prizes available.

Visit humber.ca/lakeshorecampus/holidayparty

As part of the event this year we are encouraging you to donate to the Humber SOS fund.

Also, be sure to pre-register on Eventbrite for LIVE events:

• LIVE Story Time - November 26, 2020 - 12DaysofHolidaysStoryTime.eventbrite.com
• LIVE Dance Party and Mocktails - November 27, 2020 - 12DaysofHolidaysDanceParty.eventbrite.com
• LIVE Zoom Call with Santa - November 28, 2020 - 12daysofholidaysvisitwithsanta.eventbrite.com

Check the Holiday Party activity guide below to preview activities and gather what you will need to participate!

For more information and how to enter for activity prizes, please email 12DaysofHolidays@gmail.com.