Past Events

  • When:
    June 25, 2020 10:00am to 4:00pm
  • When:
    June 26, 2020 10:00am to 4:00pm
Contact:
Jennifer Gordon

Culture’s Compass: How the Industry Keeps Beating is a free two-day virtual conference to discuss solutions and ideas for the arts and culture industry moving forward during this time of crisis

The conference will take place on Thursday, June 25 and Friday, June 26, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by students in Humber College’s Arts Administration and Cultural Management program under the supervision of the Humber College Centre for Creative Business Innovation (CCBI), and in partnership with WorkInCulture, the free two-day event will be delivered via CrowdCast.

We are excited to confirm that conference speakers will include:

  • Dr. Anthony Schrag (keynote speaker)
  • Shawn Newman (Toronto Arts Council)
  • Gaëtane Verna (The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, PowerUp)
  • Julie Nagam (Artistic Director, Nuit Blanche)
  • Menon Dwarka (Soundstreams)
  • and many more

A variety of live artistic performances will be included throughout the conference including a live poetry reading by Nicole Sealey and John Murillo. 

Culture’s Compass will utilize live polling and interactivity to collect community data and feedback which will be shared with the arts community as an online resource through the creative leveraging of the tools available in virtual communication platforms.

For more information and to register visit our website at culturescompass.ca.

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  • When:
    June 25, 2020 9:00am
Contact:
Sorsha Heard

Challenging Anti-Black Racism in the Virtual Environment
Thursday, June 25 at 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Anti-Black racism is prejudice, attitudes, beliefs, stereotyping and/ or discrimination that is directed at people of African descent and is rooted in their unique history and experience of enslavement and colonization (Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unity, City of Toronto). Anti-black racism is not new; it has persisted for hundreds of years. However, recent media coverage of the impacts of anti-black racism has brought greater awareness to the issue, and the need to act. This 2 hour workshop will examine anti-black racism in the virtual environment and explore the impacts of power in higher education and discuss strategies for challenging anti-black racism.

Registration is required for this session. To sign-up, please visit our website.


Challenging Anti-Black Racism in the Virtual Environment: Part II
Tuesday, July 7 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Anti-Black racism is prejudice, attitudes, beliefs, stereotyping and/ or discrimination that is directed at people of African descent and is rooted in their unique history and experience of enslavement and colonization (Confronting Anti-Black Racism Unity, City of Toronto). Continuing the conversations from the first session, this follow up workshop will use scenarios and case studies to go deeper into the impact of anti-Black racial microaggressions in the virtual environment and what anti-Black racism looks like in higher education. This session will also continuing exploring strategies used to challenge anti-Black racism.

Registration is required for this session. To sign-up, please visit our website.

  • When:
    June 3, 2020 5:00pm
  • When:
    June 18, 2020 12:00pm
  • When:
    June 24, 2020 3:00pm
  • When:
    July 15, 2020 12:00pm
  • When:
    July 28, 2020 5:00pm
Contact:
Falisha Rowe

Interested in earning your master’s degree? You are welcome to attend any of the upcoming online informational webinars hosted by Central Michigan University regarding their Master of Arts in Education program offered at Humber College.

  • Wednesday, June 3 at 5 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 18 at 12 p.m.
  • Wednesday, June 24 at 3 p.m.
  • Wednesday, July 15 at 12 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 28 at 5 p.m.

For over 40 years CMU has collaborated with its partners in Canada. More than 1,700 CMU alumni have become leaders and innovators in education across Ontario. The Master of Arts in Education is a versatile program offering a strong educational background to college faculty, administrators, support staff, student affairs officials, and training & development leaders across many industries. Alumni have gone on to become presidents, deans, vice presidents, directors and distinguished faculty in the Ontario college system. Students can choose from three areas of emphasis: administration/student affairs, college teaching, and training & development. Classes are offered at five Ontario colleges with a combination of face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses. 

For more information on the program or to RSVP for the information session, please visit global.cmich.edu/international or email Tisa Thompson-Betz at thomp3tm@cmich.edu or by clicking here.

  • When:
    June 23, 2020 3:00pm
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    June 24, 2020 10:30am
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    June 24, 2020 1:00pm
  • When:
    June 24, 2020 3:00pm
  • When:
    June 25, 2020 10:30am

Check out the Professional Learning schedule for the week of June 22 to 26. Be sure to visit the Teaching + Learning website regularly for an updated list of Professional Learning and Live Q&A sessions.

Sessions will also be recorded and made available online. You can find past recordings at the bottom of the page. No registration required.

Tuesday, June 23 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m Deeper Dive: Blackboard Tests
Wednesday, June 24 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Kahoot! Edtech Show & Tell
  1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Getting the Most out of Panopto (Sharing, Quizzing, Blackboard)
  3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Deeper Dive: Blackboard Groups
Thursday, June 25 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Poll Everywhere Edtech Show & Tell
  • When:
    June 24, 2020 1:00pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Matthew Travill

Objective: To develop common language around terms such as power and privilege and to explore what this means in our local context. Why do our identities matter? Identity informs who we are, how we see the world and how we learn. Using a black/queer/feminist lens, this special Pride Edition workshop will encourage participants to explore the spectrum of identities with a critical lens on power and privilege in our local context.

This workshop will be facilitated by Adam Benn and Sacha Ally.

Adam Benn, M.A, M.Ed. Manager, Human Rights, Equity & Diversity
Adam Benn is an experienced facilitator and educator, with over ten years of experience in community healthcare. Adam has wide and ranging experience working with diverse populations with unique needs.


Sacha Ally, B.A.A, Licensed Paralegal, Human Rights, Equity & Diversity Specialist
Sacha Ally is the Specialist for the Centre and included in his portfolio is the administration of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), program and co-facilitation of human rights related trainings. He is a Licensed Paralegal in handling civil litigation matters and has completed his B.A. at the University of Guelph.

This event is open to all staff, students, and faculty. 

This event will be taking place on Microsoft Teams. To join this training click here

  • When:
    June 23, 2020 3:00pm
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    June 24, 2020 10:30am
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    June 24, 2020 1:00pm
  • When:
    June 24, 2020 3:00pm
  • When:
    June 25, 2020 10:30am

Check out the Professional Learning schedule for the week of June 22 to 26. Be sure to visit the Teaching + Learning website regularly for an updated list of Professional Learning and Live Q&A sessions.

Sessions will also be recorded and made available online. You can find past recordings at the bottom of the page. No registration required.

Tuesday, June 23 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m Deeper Dive: Blackboard Tests
Wednesday, June 24 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Kahoot! Edtech Show & Tell
  1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Getting the Most out of Panopto (Sharing, Quizzing, Blackboard)
  3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Deeper Dive: Blackboard Groups
Thursday, June 25 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Poll Everywhere Edtech Show & Tell
  • When:
    June 24, 2020 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Contact:
Aaron Brown
Tel:
x2088
Poster advertising event details. Event is Wednesday, June 24th 12pm to 1:30pm. Register online at loveandcoronacc.eventbrite.ca.

Join us for an exciting discussion on building connection and intimacy during COVID-19. This event will bring together diverse speakers from Centennial College and Humber College who will dive into the many ways that physical isolation has impacted intimacy, spirituality, and community needs. Panelists will highlight intersectional, multi-faith, and multi-community approaches to exploring how we can create connection with ourselves and others during the global pandemic. Please share with your students; staff and faculty are also welcome to join.

Register online at loveandcoronacc.eventbrite.ca.

Panelists:

  • Seán Kinsella, Director, the Eighth Fire
    Student Life Enhancement - Centennial College
  • Dr. Silvia D’Addario, Manager, Global Citizenship, Equity and Inclusion
    Centre for Global Citizenship Education and Inclusion - Centennial College
  • Aaron Brown, Coordinator, Sexual Violence Prevention & Education
    Student Success & Engagement - Humber College

Moderators:

  • Amita Singh, Counsellor
    The Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services - Centennial College
  • Rick Ezekiel, Director, Equitable Learning, Health, and Wellness
    The Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services - Centennial College
  • When:
    June 23, 2020 3:00pm
  • When:
    June 24, 2020 10:30am
  • When:
    June 24, 2020 1:00pm
  • When:
    June 24, 2020 3:00pm
  • When:
    June 25, 2020 10:30am

Check out the Professional Learning schedule for the week of June 22 to 26. Be sure to visit the Teaching + Learning website regularly for an updated list of Professional Learning and Live Q&A sessions.

Sessions will also be recorded and made available online. You can find past recordings at the bottom of the page. No registration required.

Tuesday, June 23 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m Deeper Dive: Blackboard Tests
Wednesday, June 24 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Kahoot! Edtech Show & Tell
  1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Getting the Most out of Panopto (Sharing, Quizzing, Blackboard)
  3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Deeper Dive: Blackboard Groups
Thursday, June 25 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Poll Everywhere Edtech Show & Tell
  • When:
    June 23, 2020 3:00pm
  • When:
    June 24, 2020 10:30am
  • When:
    June 24, 2020 1:00pm
  • When:
    June 24, 2020 3:00pm
  • When:
    June 25, 2020 10:30am

Check out the Professional Learning schedule for the week of June 22 to 26. Be sure to visit the Teaching + Learning website regularly for an updated list of Professional Learning and Live Q&A sessions.

Sessions will also be recorded and made available online. You can find past recordings at the bottom of the page. No registration required.

Tuesday, June 23 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m Deeper Dive: Blackboard Tests
Wednesday, June 24 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Kahoot! Edtech Show & Tell
  1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Getting the Most out of Panopto (Sharing, Quizzing, Blackboard)
  3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Deeper Dive: Blackboard Groups
Thursday, June 25 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Poll Everywhere Edtech Show & Tell
  • When:
    June 23, 2020 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Matthew Travill
Pride Speaker Series: Chantal Sutherland & Brady White

This webinar will be the fourth of the LGBTQ+ Resource Centre's Annual Pride Speaker Series. This webinar will take place on Microsoft Teams. The link to the Webinar will be sent via email before the event.

Registration for this event is mandatory and can be done here.

Please note that registration will close on Monday, June 22 at 4:45 p.m.

Chantal and Brady are a mother and son from Timmins, Ontario. They are Cree Indigenous and Brady identifies as female being two-spirit transgender. They are honoured to have the opportunity to speak and educate on their experiences of Brady living as a two-spirit person, and Chantal raising and being the guardian of a two-spirit person.

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to matthew.travill@humber.ca.

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