Past Events

The Collective: Women's Empowerment Network
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  • When:
    March 3, 2025 10:30am to 1:00pm
Where:
North Campus, NX111 Community Room
The Collective: Women's Empowerment Network

The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging is excited to invite all Humber Polytechnic and University of Guelph-Humber employees to the official launch of the Women’s Empowerment Network (WEN)! 

Register now 

The Collective: Women’s Empowerment Network launch event is seeking to build a community connecting Humber/UofGH women and non-binary employees. The purpose of The Collective is to cultivate meaningful spaces that allow for transformational dialogue, growth, and empowerment. 

This inaugural event will explore building connections and brilliance while sharing the network’s vision and goals. WEN will host biannual events, including an annual celebration of International Women’s Day. 

Join us for this exciting launch.

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
Text poster with QR code

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.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute – Registration Now Open
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  • When:
    March 3, 2025 8:30am to 4:30pm
  • When:
    March 4, 2025 8:30am to 4:30pm
  • When:
    March 5, 2025 8:30am to 4:30pm
Where:
North Campus
Email:
innovativelearning@humber.ca

During the Winter 2025 Reading Week, Innovative Learning is hosting the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute for Humber faculty. 

Dates: March 3, 4 & 5, 2025 
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 
Location: North Campus 

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute is a collaborative professional learning opportunity for the Humber community, focusing on exploration and understanding of Artificial Intelligence, especially Generative AI (GenAI), in higher education. Participants will engage with each other to highlight the fundamental concepts, capabilities, and limitations of GenAI in teaching and learning, along with its implications for employability, assessment, and ethical considerations. The AI Institute will provide practical strategies for effectively integrating AI tools into teaching practices while fostering cross-disciplinary conversations to share differing perspectives, knowledge and resources. Attendees will also create learning tasks that demonstrate the application of GenAI, translating their knowledge into actionable strategies for their professional practice.  

Participants who complete all three days of the AI Institute will be able to: 

  1. Identify and describe the fundamental concepts, capabilities, and limitations of Generative AI, including its underlying technologies, and its potential impact on higher education. 
  2. Explore and analyze the employability, assessment, ethical considerations, and practical applications of Generative AI in higher education. 
  3. Identify how to integrate AI tools effectively into one's teaching and learning practices. 
  4. Engage in cross-disciplinary conversations to share knowledge, resources, and ideas on the advancement of AI use in education. 
  5. Critically evaluate ethical issues surrounding AI use across Humber with a focus on ensuring equitable and responsible AI practices. 
  6. Utilize AI tools to design inclusive and flexible learning environments, applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to remove barriers and support diverse learners in their academic success. 
  7. Create a learning task that incorporates GenAI to demonstrate its application in teaching and learning. 

Register now for the AI Institute.

Faculty who submit a registration form will be contacted via email to confirm their seat. Space is limited.

Join us for the Skills Mechatronics Internal Competition
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  • When:
    February 28, 2025 9:00am to 3:00pm
Where:
North Campus, Barrett CTI, CTI 210
Students connecting electrical wires

Come and join us in supporting our talented students at the Skills Mechatronics Internal Competition on February 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is a great opportunity for students to showcase their skills, challenge themselves, and engage with peers who share their passion for mechatronics.

Join us for a day of hands-on competition, innovation, and learning.

Date: February 28, 2025

Itinerary:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - First three hours of competition
12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Competitors on lunch
12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. - Final three hours of competition

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for the Skills Mechatronics Internal Competition at Barrett CTI
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  • When:
    February 28, 2025 9:00am to 3:50pm
Email:
askbarrettcti@humber.ca
Skills Mechatronics Internal Competition

Come and join us in supporting our talented students at the Skills Mechatronics Internal Competition at the Barrett CTI on February 28 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is a great opportunity for students to showcase their skills, challenge themselves, and engage with peers who share their passion for mechatronics.

Join us for a day of hands-on competition, innovation, and learning.

Date: February 28, 2025

Location: Barrett CTI 210

Itinerary:

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - First three hours of competition
12 - 12:30 p.m. - Competitors on lunch
12:30 - 3 p.m. - Final three hours of competition

We look forward to seeing you there!

The Office of EDIB Collective Action Learning Hub Series
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  • When:
    February 27, 2025 12:00pm
  • When:
    March 20, 2025 11:30am
  • When:
    April 4, 2025 11:30am
Collective Action Learning Hub

The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging invites you to register for our EDIB Collective Action Learning Hub Series. Our series of learning and development workshops are designed to foster understanding, promote inclusivity, and enhance our collective efforts to create a supportive environment for all community members.  

The sessions in The Office of EDIB Collective Action Learning Hub Series are designed for Humber faculty, administrative, and support staff and will be offered in a mix of in-person and virtual formats. 

Creating Psychological Safety: Foundations of Trust and Open Communication  
IN-PERSON on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 12 p.m. - Register now 

Trauma-Informed Leadership: Cultivating a Compassionate and Supportive Workplace 
IN-PERSON on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. – Registration Coming Soon 

Decoding Generative A.I. and EDIB in Higher Education   
VIRTUAL on Thursday, April 4, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. – Registration Coming Soon 

EDIB In a New Normal: Embracing Gentelligence for Inclusive Progress  
VIRTUAL on Thursday, May 22, 2025 – Registration Coming Soon 

Join the EDIB mailing list to receive our newsletter and hear about EDIB events, workshops and initiatives. 

Free Food Days for FLAS Student Appreciation Month (SAM)
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  • When:
    February 3, 2025 11:00am to 2:00pm
  • When:
    February 11, 2025 11:00am to 2:00pm
  • When:
    February 19, 2025 11:00am to 2:00pm
  • When:
    February 27, 2025 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where:
North Campus, LRC 5th floor
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February is Student Appreciation Month (SAM), hosted by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences (FLAS). Thank you for your help spreading the word about free food days in February.

All Humber students are invited to enjoy some free food, hang out, and play games!

Where: FLAS on the 5th floor of the LRC (Learning Resource Commons)

When: Between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following days:

  • Monday, February 3 – Ramen
  • Tuesday, February 11 – Brunch
  • Wednesday, February 19
  • Thursday, February 27

Here’s to our Humber students!

CCBI & Humber Galleries Fellowship Info Session
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  • When:
    February 26, 2025 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Bri Gardner-Ford
Email:
bri.ford@humber.ca

Come join us online for an info session on the CCBI & Galleries 2025 Fellowship! 

The CCBI and Humber Galleries offer amazing co-creation opportunities for Humber students each summer. These opportunities allow students to work on multidisciplinary creative outcomes, while building up their skills and growing their networks. This year we are happy to announce that we will be bringing back five fellowships! Students can apply for all five and receive the opportunity to work on one of the following projects: Intercultural and Creative Music Fellowship, Culture's Compass, Graphic Medicine, Tiny Town, and Nuit Blanche Fellowship. 

This event is a great chance to ask questions about your application, get insight into this year's fellowships, how to apply, and meet the project leads.

The job postings are now available for students to apply through Career Connect and our website humber.ca/ccbi until March 9, 2025.

Have any questions about the fellowships or the application process? Come to our info session on Wednesday, February 26 at 2 p.m.!

Register for the session online.

RAP Speaker Series: Transforming and Integrating Research Solutions with Dig Insights
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  • When:
    February 26, 2025 12:00pm to 12:45pm
Where:
Virtual on MS Teams
Contact:
Bhavi Gandhi
Email:
bhavi.gandhi@humber.a

The Research Analyst Program (RAP) Speaker Series continues with an exciting virtual session featuring industry experts from Dig Insights, a leading tech-enabled marketing research firm. Faculty and staff are encouraged to share this opportunity with students who may be interested.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Time: 12 – 12:45 p.m.
Location: Virtual on MS Teams (Click HERE to Join)

About the Speaker Series:

The RAP Speaker Series connects students with industry leaders to explore trends, career pathways, and real-world applications of research. This session will focus on how research solutions are transforming business decision-making.

Guest Speakers from Dig Insights:

  • Kevin Hare – EVP, Insights (20+ years of experience in data-driven decision-making)
  • Himani Chauhan – Research Manager, Insights (RAP alumna, expert in qualitative & quantitative research)
  • Mausam Badshah – Research Manager, Insights (RAP alumna, specializes in data-driven strategy)

Why Attend?

  • Learn how research drives business strategy and decision-making.
  • Gain insights into career opportunities in market research.
  • Network with industry professionals and RAP alumni.

For more information, contact Bhavi Gandhi at bhavi.gandhi@humber.ca.

Golf Lab Event
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  • When:
    February 26, 2025 11:30am to 2:30pm
Contact:
Golf Lab
Tel:
4375651247
Contact:
Golf Lab

We are excited to invite you and Humber students to our Golf event on Wednesday, February 26, from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at the Humber Golf Lab, room C109, North Campus. 

This interactive event features fun golf-based activities, including:

  • Longest Putt Contest – Sink a putt and win a prize;
  • Closest to the Pin Challenge – Test your accuracy on TrackMan;
  • Break the Cars Game – A virtual game with real prizes;
  • Guess the Number of Tees – A simple game with a great reward;
  • Raffle Prizes – Enter to win gift cards, golf gear, and more!

Humber employees and students are welcome to join.  

How to Sign Up: Register online 

If you have any questions, feel free to head on over to the Golf Lab and we can answer any questions you may have. 

We look forward to seeing you there!

Best Regards, 

Golf Management Students
437.565.1247

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