Past Events

Science Rendezvous: Take Me to Space
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  • When:
    May 8, 2021 10:00am to 3:00pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Agnes Coutinho
Email:
agnes.coutinho@guelphhumber.ca
Science Rendezvous "Take Me to Space" Event

University of Guelph-Humber hosts the virtual Science Rendezvous. Join this free, interactive, all-ages event!

To register, please visit guelphhumber.ca/events/sr-2021 and join the UofGH Students for this “out of this world” experience.

Follow us on Twitter: @GHScienceR

UofGH International Applied Business Conference - Diversity Entrepreneurship
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  • When:
    May 6, 2021 8:30pm to May 7, 2021 6:00pm
Contact:
Farkhanda Shamim
Email:
farkhanda.shamim@guelphhumber.ca
Women, Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ Entrepreneurship

The University of Guelph-Humber is hosting its first International Applied Business Conference on May 6 to 7.

For more details, see the conference website at: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/business-conference2021

One of the key features of the conference is 'Diversity Entrepreneurship'. See following events:

May 6, 2021 (9:50 a.m.)
Keynote speaker: Dr. Wendy Cukier, Director of Diversity Institute at Ryerson University will discuss Women Entrepreneurship. For details see her bio on the conference website.

May 7, 2021 (11:15 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. and 1:05 p.m. to 2:05 p.m.)
Six papers will be presented during the conference highlighting women related entrepreneurial challenges around the globe. Papers from South Africa, Canada, Russia, Congo and Indonesia will highlight women's issues in their respective countries (for details, see the attached document). See details on the conference website.

May 7, 2021 (8:50 a.m.)
Keynote speech: Black Entrepreneurship by Nadine Spencer, the President of Black Business and Professional Association. See her biography on the conference website.

May 7, 2021 (9:45 a.m.)
Special lecture: Indigenous Entrepreneurship by Patrick Watson,  Public Policy Director at the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.

May 7, 2021 (10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.)
Panel: LGBTQ Entrepreneurship by six enthusiastic gay panelists (see below). See details on the conference website.

Register here

For any questions, please contact Dr. Farkhanda Shamim at shamimf@guelphhumber.ca.

UofGH Virtual Applied Business Conference
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  • When:
    May 6, 2021 8:30am to May 7, 2021 6:00pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Farkhanda Shamim
Email:
farkhanda.shamim@guelphhumber.ca
Highlights of the Conference: 5 Keynote speakers, 4 panels and workshops, 3 awards

The Business Program at the University of Guelph-Humber is hosting the International Applied Business Conference on May 6 to 7, 2021. The conference aims at bringing scholars, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and students together for an opportunity to present and discuss case studies, applied research papers and to foster research collaborations.

The main theme of the conference is the 'evolution of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the 21st century'. It will focus on:

  • Impact of the pandemic on SMEs
  • Transformation and survival of SMEs during this pandemic
  • Role of government policies and financial sector in SMEs' survival and growth
  • AI and other technology-based venturing
  • Sustainable entrepreneurship and innovation
  • Open innovation

For more information, see the conference website: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/business-conference2021 

Highlights of the conference are:

Research papers/case studies

75 research papers and case studies will be presented by the researchers spanning across 25 countries of four continents.

  • The Americas: Brazil, Canada, USA
  • Europe: Greece, Ireland, Hungary,  Russia, 
  • East Asia: Japan, Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, 
  • South Asia and Middle East: India, Bahrain, Iran, Jordan, Kuwait, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka
  • Africa: Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa

Keynote speakers

  • Professor Vanhaverbeke on Open Innovation  
  • Professor Yamori on Japanese Public Credit Guarantee during Pandemic  
  • Professor Cukier on Diversity Entrepreneurship  
  • Mr. Rossi on Government Support to SMEs during Pandemic  
  • Ms. Spencer on Black Business   

Panels

  • Small Domestic and International Businesses in the New Canadian Reality
  • LGBTQ Panel: Overcoming Barriers

Workshops

  • Case Writing, The Ivey Publishing Team, Ivey Business School, Ivey Business School Foundation, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
  • Best Practice of Publishing in an Entrepreneurship Journal, Professor Paul Jones, Editor in Chief: International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior and Research, Emerald Publishing and Howard Lin, Editor in Chief: Journal of Small Business & Entrepreneurship

Awards

A best paper will be awarded in each of the following categories:

  • Applied research
  • Case study
  • Student paper

Registration is free at: https://www.guelphhumber.ca/business-conference/registration-form

We look forward to welcoming you during the conference.

Demystifying Family Caregiver Tax Credit and Support Programs
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  • When:
    May 5, 2021 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Anna Patola
Tel:
416.675.6622 x5482
Email:
anna.patola@humber.ca
hands holding with various texts around the word caregiver

In Ontario, approximately 30% of the population define themselves as family caregivers. A stressful job on its own, family caregivers are often trying to balance competing priorities and face unique financial pressures. This session is aimed at clarifying tax credit eligibility and the application process – whether you are a family caregiver to a child or adult or working with family caregivers. 

Session objectives:

  1. Understanding the financial challenges of family caregivers.
  2. Assessing specific eligibility/access to tax credits and support programs when caring for a child or adult (at home or living in a facility), as of 2020, retroactive, and/or relative to earnings. The following items will be covered:
  • Disability and Caregiver Tax Credits; Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP).
  • Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) COVID-related caregiver amounts.
  • Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Passport Program, and Family Managed Funding.
  • Power of Attorney, Legal Guardianship, and Substitute Decision Makers for Personal Care.
  • Estate Planning and Henson Trusts.

Click here to register for the Zoom training.

Join us for a Virtual All-Employee Consultation about Humber’s Future
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  • When:
    May 5, 2021 12:00pm
  • When:
    May 10, 2021 1:00pm
  • When:
    May 13, 2021 9:30am
Contact:
Regan Mancini
Email:
regan.mancini@humber.ca
Lead, Transform, Differentiate

 

Lead, Transform, Differentiate

What do you think the future looks like for Humber and for post-secondary education?

Want to comment on Humber’s priorities/actions for the last two years of its strategic plan?

Join us for one of our virtual Humber Tomorrow all-employee consultation sessions to share your ideas for our future.

Register early: Participants must register in advance. Attendance will be limited to better enable opportunities for participation.

To register, click on the session you want to attend. All sessions will be the same. Please register for one session only.

All session times are noted in EDT (Eastern Daylight Time).

Once you register and it is confirmed that you have a spot, an email will be sent to your inbox with the meeting link.

Registration will close once a session is full. If the three sessions reach capacity, an additional session will be held.

Unable to attend? Consider completing the online feedback form or holding your own consultation session with your colleagues by using our consultation toolkit.

Need an accommodation? Contact strategicplanning@humber.ca

Want more information? Visit the WeAreHumber website

Transition to Work: Employment Preparation Workshops for Persons with Disabilities
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  • When:
    May 4, 2021 9:30am to 2:30pm
Where:
Online

This year's Transition to Work one-day event focuses on employment preparations for persons with disabilities. Building upon previous Transition to Work events, a resource fair will be hosted virtually featuring various community agencies that help persons with disabilities to gain employment.

  • Session 1 (9:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.): How to Disclose your Disability using a Strengths-Based Approach
  • Session 2 (11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.): Arranging Accommodations in the Workplace & Job Opportunities in Ontario Public Services
  • Session 3 (1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.): Virtual Resource Fair - where you can meet community organizations that help persons with disabilities to gain employment

These sessions are free for all students, all community members, and practitioners, but are targeted to equip job-seekers living with a disability.

For more information, please visit https://careers.humber.ca/transition-to-work.php.

Getting Started with iNaturalist
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  • When:
    April 29, 2021 1:00pm
Where:
Online
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca

Join staff from the Humber Arboretum to learn how to use iNaturalist! We'll look at both the app and the website to help you learn how to record your observations of wild organisms and contribute to citizen science. Whether you're just interested in learning more or are already a dedicated iNatter, we'll have some tips for you.

When: Thursday April 29 at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: Online via Microsoft Teams

How: Free. Register through Eventbrite to receive an email reminder with the link or just join directly on Microsoft Teams at the event time.

NSERC Engage Grant Workshop
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  • When:
    April 29, 2021 12:00pm
Contact:
Raeshelle Morris
Email:
raeshelle.morris@humber.ca

Discover the simplified application and decision processes that will enable funding for your applied research project.

The mutually beneficial projects are expected to result in economic benefits and build impactful longer-term collaborations between Humber and industry partners.

This interactive workshop will acquaint participants with the process of applying for NSERC Engage grants. Topics to be covered:

  • Understand the context and motivation of government funders
  • Funding opportunities for applied research at colleges
  • Constructing compelling grant proposals
  • Understanding the peer review process
  • Common pitfalls/weaknesses in proposals

There are multiple Engage Workshop dates available. Interested participants only need to attend one date listed below:

  • Thursday, April 29, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Register here

For more information on this workshop please contact Raeshelle Morris at raeshelle.morris@humber.ca.

About NSERC Engage Grants:

NSERC Engage grants are designed to give innovative companies that operate from a Canadian base access to the knowledge, expertise and capabilities available at Humber. These grants are intended to foster the development of new research partnerships by supporting short-term research and development projects. Full details will be covered in the workshop.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021 - Training
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  • When:
    April 29, 2021 10:00am to 11:30am
Where:
Online
Contact:
Sacha Ally
Tel:
x4808
Email:
sacha.ally@humber.ca

As part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Inclusion are offering an interactive training session on Humber's Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Policy. The date, time and registration link are below. Register now to secure your spot.

Humber Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Policy Training

In 2016, Humber College’s Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Committee spearheaded the revision of the Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Policy and Procedures for students. A separate set of procedures were developed strictly for employees. The Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Policy was mandated by the Ontario government. The requirements that were set out were quite prescriptive in nature for colleges and universities in how to prevent and respond to all forms of sexual violence. After extensive consultation with stakeholders throughout Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber, the policy and procedures were approved by the Board of Governors in early December 2016.

The current Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence policy is under review.

The Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning and the University of Guelph-Humber are committed to the elimination of sexual assault and sexual violence to all members of the diverse Humber community. In particular, Humber is committed to supporting those affected by sexual assault and sexual violence.

To prepare for the session we encourage folks to read:

  1. Humber Sexual Assault, Sexual Violence Policy – accessed at Sexual Assault and Sexual Violence Policy

Please come prepared to participate – the journey to allyship and beyond is your own, it cannot be taken for you. This requires inner reflection, deep inner work and engagement. Folks from non-dominant identities (Black, Indigenous, Racialized people, LGBT2SQ people, People living with Disabilities, Women) also have important work to do addressing internal bias and prejudice – please also come ready to engage. The workshops are interactive to provide an opportunity to participate.

Register now to secure your spot in this session.

The Nature Exchange: Demystifying Field Guides
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  • When:
    April 28, 2021 2:00pm
Where:
Online via Microsoft Teams
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca

Join Arboretum staff online for a chat about field guides and other nature topics.

The Nature Exchange is a casual virtual conversation about all things nature. Drop in to hear members of the Arboretum's Nature Interpretation 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 Demystifying Field Guides. Field guides are fantastic tools which can help you identify plants and animals in your area. But they can also be big, thick books full of confusing terms and unfamiliar things like "identification keys". Whether you already use field guides regularly or have never seen one, join us for a casual conversation about how we use them, and some of our staff's favourites.

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