On Wednesday, March 4 the University of Guelph-Humber Career & Placement Services will be celebrating International Women’s Day with a day of empowerment and mentorship.

Attend the Women in Leadership Expo! Stop by the Networking Fair at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the GH atrium to connect with partners recruiting young professionals or promoting their services targeting females. 

New this year – Power Chats! Power Chats are a 20-minute conversation with female leaders in their respective industries. Hear from these influential women on how they progressed through their career, what it means to be a female leader in their industry, and the unique attributes they bring to their field. The first 50 registrants/attendees to each Power Chat will receive International Women’s Day giveaways (while supplies last).

To register for a Power Chat visit womeninleadership2020.eventbrite.ca.

Humber's Stress and Wellness Event 2020

The Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre is pleased to be facilitating screening for stress, depression and anxiety for students at Lakeshore Campus on March 4 and North Campus on March 5.

The event will incorporate facilitating short depression/anxiety/stress screens for students. Nurses and counsellors from Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre will review the screens with students on a one-to-one basis that are interested in having that conversation. 

The Stress and Wellness health promotion event is a proactive mental health approach in promoting mental health wellness and raising self-awareness. The event focuses on discussion, highlighting and providing students with resources, providing tips on self-care and providing students with self-care stress kits.

There will also be activity events to highlight strategies in striving for mental health wellness.

Event details:

• Lakeshore Campus, A170
  March 4, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• North Campus, E135 Concourse
  March 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

If you are interested in bringing your applied research project to life and would like to apply for a grant, or if you would like to know more about workshop sessions of valuable topics like Creative Problem Solving, Design Thinking or Change Management, join us in our lunch and learn session!

Don’t miss the chance to meet the team, explore new applied research opportunities and understand how the office of Applied Research and Innovation can support you.

Some of the areas we will cover are:

• Funding options
• Grant writing consultations
• Innovation workshops
• Grant submission requirements
• Current Applied Research Projects

Register here

If you are not able to attend but are interested in getting more information, please connect with Camila Perez, Project Coordinator (camila.perezpena@humber.ca).

Employees are encouraged to let students know about this event happening on March 2 and 3.

Looking to land a summer job? Is your resume in need of a little love? Searching for the perfect outfit to wear on interviews? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this event is just what you need. Join us for an interactive and fun day of getting YOU career ready. There will be lots of resources, information and guidance to ensure you leave our event feeling confident and ready for the next steps in your career journey! Time to boss up.

Event highlights:

• Free professional LinkedIn head shots
• Free mini makeovers
• A pay-what-you-can Career Boutique with stylists to help you look your best
• Rapid resume reviews
• Networking hub
• Mock interviews
• A chance to win an iPad & a professional attire shopping spree
• Games, food, music and much more!

*Disclaimer: You won't want to miss this event.

Register now for your free ticket:

Lakeshore Campus: Monday, March 2, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (L Building)
Register here

North Campus: Tuesday, March 3, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Student Centre)
Register here