Past Events

Transition to Work: Employment Success for People with Disabilities
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  • When:
    May 1, 2019 9:00am to 3:30pm
  • When:
    May 2, 2019 9:00am to 3:30pm
Where:
North Campus, F311 & F312

Humber College Careers, Accessible Learning, and Community Employment Services is excited to announce the third annual Transition to Work Event: Employment Success for People with Disabilities.

Take part in our two-day event with career-focused workshops, participate in our student alumni and employer panels, network with community organizations that provide employment services for people with disabilities and sign up for mock interview practice.

  • May 1 – Learn about skills assessment, advocacy, disclosure, and job accommodations
  • May 2 – Participate in student alumni/employer panels, and meet with ommunity Employment Services

This event is free for all students, recent graduates and community members living with disabilities. 

Register here

InStage Virtual Reality Demo
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  • When:
    April 30, 2019 1:00pm to 5:00pm
Where:
Lakeshore Campus, G105
Contact:
Centre for Entrepreneurship
Email:
cfe@humber.ca

Are you experiencing fear or anxiety because of an upcoming presentation, interview or business pitching opportunity? InStage can be your secret to success!

InStage is an innovative Virtual Reality (VR) platform that allows students, entrepreneurs & career professionals to practice for any upcoming presentation, interview or business pitch in a safe environment. After each session, participants will receive a detailed analytics report based on their performance. Check out InStage’s overview and testimonial videos!

InStage VR Demo Details

Humber Centre for Entrepreneurship
Lakeshore Campus, G105
April 30, 2019 – 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Sign up here for your 15 minute demo!

Demo participants will also have the chance to win a ticket to Collision Conference, the fastest-growing tech conference in North America. Valued at $595.00, the ticket will give you access to a conference that has become a crossroads for many of the world’s most disruptive emerging technology companies. The winner will be announced May 3. For more information about the Collision Conference, click here. 

 

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Management Essentials Program
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  • When:
    April 30, 2019 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • When:
    May 14, 2019 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • When:
    May 15, 2019 9:00am to 4:00pm

Purpose of the program:
This program introduces the fundamentals of effective leadership for great success in a manageable timeframe of three (3) days. The content provides the concepts and practices of leadership in a high-impact learning environment thereby assisting leaders to effectively coach, empower and lead individuals and teams to higher levels of performance.

Target group**:
Associate Directors, Associate Deans, Managers
** Recommended individuals have a minimum of 6-12 months in current role and must have direct report approval to enrol

Management Essentials Certification:

Registation
Note: Need to register approximately one month prior
Pre-work one month prior to course
Complete Everything DISC profile, 360 Peer Review Assessment
and PNA (Personal Needs Assessment)
Active Leadership Program Modules
Set and communicate clear goals
Manage team performance
Coach and develop people
Lead by example

How to register for the program:
Please advise your reporting manager of your interest in participating.

Program outline:

  • Day One – Everything DISC for Managers
    Date: Tuesday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Location: North Campus, B211
  • Day Two and Three – Active Leadership Workshop
    Date: May 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Location: North Campus, E422

Funded by Organization Effectiveness (OE)
Pre-requisite: Everything DISC Workshop for Managers

For more details, please contact: Maureen Martin-Edey or Michelle Trumper at learninghrs@humber.ca.

CTL: Part-time Faculty Orientation
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  • When:
    April 29, 2019 12:00pm
  • When:
    April 29, 2019 4:00pm
  • When:
    May 1, 2019 1:00pm
  • When:
    May 1, 2019 11:00am
Contact:
Ravneet Mann
Tel:
x4767
Email:
CTLWorkshops@humber.ca

The Part-time Faculty Orientation is comprised of two workshops. Participants are encouraged to register for both Part-time Faculty Orientation to Teaching at Humber and Blackboard: Introductory Workshop for New Part-time Faculty.

Part-time Faculty Orientation to Teaching at Humber:

This session includes an overview of Humber College’s student population and resources for faculty and students. Participants will share strategies for preparing for the first day of class and incorporating a learner-centered approach to teaching and learning. Participants will also explore lesson planning fundamentals and inclusive ways to engage learners.

Blackboard: Introductory Workshop for New Part-time Faculty

New part-time faculty are encouraged to attend this 1 hour introductory workshop on Bb 9.1. Learn the basics of Bb 9.1 and find out how it can enhance your classroom. Participants will discover how to upload the Humber Template and documents, and will be introduced to basic communication tools.

Dear registrant:

  • Make sure you can access Blackboard.
  • If your central login ID or Password does not work, you will need to go to IT with photo ID and get them to do a reset. North Campus: NX 210, Lakeshore Campus: A212.
  • Be sure you have a course to work with in Blackboard. This could be a live site or better yet a DEV site or SANDBOX. Both a DEV site and Sandbox can be requested using the appropriate e-forms at its.humber.ca. Please note that this request can take up to 24 hours to be processed. 

If you do not have access to Blackboard and a site to work in you will not be able to actively participate in the workshop.

You can also make an appointment at our Instructional Support Studio for assistance in getting started with Blackboard.

Workshop Date Time Location  
Part-Time Faculty Orientation to Teaching at Humber Mon., Apr. 29, 2019 12 to 3:30 p.m. Lake: H206 Register
Blackboard: Introductory Workshop for New Part-time Faculty Mon., Apr. 29, 2019 4 to 5 p.m. Lake: D112 Register
Part-Time Faculty Orientation to Teaching at Humber Wed., May 1, 2019 1 to 4:30 p.m. North: D236 Register
Blackboard: Introductory Workshop for New Part-time Faculty Wed., May 1, 2019 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. North: D225J  Register
CTL: Part-time Faculty Orientation
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  • When:
    April 29, 2019 12:00pm
  • When:
    April 29, 2019 4:00pm
  • When:
    May 1, 2019 1:00pm
  • When:
    May 1, 2019 11:00am
Contact:
Ravneet Mann
Tel:
x4767
Email:
CTLWorkshops@humber.ca

The Part-time Faculty Orientation is comprised of two workshops. Participants are encouraged to register for both Part-time Faculty Orientation to Teaching at Humber and Blackboard: Introductory Workshop for New Part-time Faculty.

Part-time Faculty Orientation to Teaching at Humber:

This session includes an overview of Humber College’s student population and resources for faculty and students. Participants will share strategies for preparing for the first day of class and incorporating a learner-centered approach to teaching and learning. Participants will also explore lesson planning fundamentals and inclusive ways to engage learners.

Blackboard: Introductory Workshop for New Part-time Faculty

New part-time faculty are encouraged to attend this 1 hour introductory workshop on Bb 9.1. Learn the basics of Bb 9.1 and find out how it can enhance your classroom. Participants will discover how to upload the Humber Template and documents, and will be introduced to basic communication tools.

Dear registrant:

  • Make sure you can access Blackboard.
  • If your central login ID or Password does not work, you will need to go to IT with photo ID and get them to do a reset. North Campus: NX 210, Lakeshore Campus: A212.
  • Be sure you have a course to work with in Blackboard. This could be a live site or better yet a DEV site or SANDBOX. Both a DEV site and Sandbox can be requested using the appropriate e-forms at its.humber.ca. Please note that this request can take up to 24 hours to be processed. 

If you do not have access to Blackboard and a site to work in you will not be able to actively participate in the workshop.

You can also make an appointment at our Instructional Support Studio for assistance in getting started with Blackboard.

Workshop Date Time Location  
Part-Time Faculty Orientation to Teaching at Humber Mon., Apr. 29, 2019 12 to 3:30 p.m. Lake: H206 Register
Blackboard: Introductory Workshop for New Part-time Faculty Mon., Apr. 29, 2019 4 to 5 p.m. Lake: D112 Register
Part-Time Faculty Orientation to Teaching at Humber Wed., May 1, 2019 1 to 4:30 p.m. North: D236 Register
Blackboard: Introductory Workshop for New Part-time Faculty Wed., May 1, 2019 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. North: D225J  Register
Mathematics Education Forum
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  • When:
    April 27, 2019 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where:
Fields Institute, Room 230 – 222 College Street, Toronto

Humber's Mathematics Department is pleased to invite math enthusiasts of all ages to the upcoming Mathematics Education Forum on Saturday, April 27. This forum aims to introduce cutting-edge trends in technology as they pertain to classroom instruction. We will explore effective and accessible technology use along with gamification strategies as our main themes throughout the day.

Our Humber presenters are Dr. Alexander Gurevich, Dr. Priscilla Bengo, Gian Michele Pileri and Gina Catenazzo. 

There is no cost to register and lunch is also included.

Please register here.

 

 

 

Grammar Crash Course for Workplace Writing Workshop
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  • When:
    April 27, 2019 9:00am to 4:00pm

Solid grammar skills are a sign of professional competence and a desirable asset for employment and promotion. The Grammar Crash Course for Workplace Writing is an intense, fast-paced workshop for professionals who wish to enhance their skill-set by improving the clarity and accuracy of their writing. We will cover the top grammar and punctuation errors that compromise professional communication and provide hands on practice using a variety of current workplace documents.

The workshop is six hours in length.

The next workshop is Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at North Campus. 

The cost of the workshop is $125.00.

For more information or to register, please visit here.

Blackboard: Introductory Workshop
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  • When:
    April 24, 2019 1:30pm to April 25, 2019 10:45am
  • When:
    April 25, 2019 6:05pm
Contact:
Ravneet Mann
Tel:
x4767
Email:
CTLWorkshops@humber.ca

Faculty are encouraged to attend this one-hour introductory workshop on Bb 9.1. Learn the basics of Bb 9.1 and find out how this product can enhance your classroom. Participants will discover how to upload the Humber Template and documents, and will be introduced to basic communication tools.

Dear registrant for the Introduction to Blackboard Workshop:

  • Make sure you can access Blackboard.
  • If your ID or Password does not work, you will need to go to IT with photo ID and get them to do a reset. North Campus: NX 210, Lakeshore Campus: A212.
  • Be sure you have a course to work with in Blackboard. This could be a live site or better yet a DEV site or SANDBOX. Both a DEV site and Sandbox can be requested using the appropriate e-forms at its.humber.ca. Please note that this request can take up to 24 hours to be processed. 

If you do not have access to Blackboard and a site to work in you will not be able to actively participate in the workshop.

Date Time Location  
Wed., Apr. 24, 2019 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. Lake: D112 Register
Thurs., Apr. 25, 2019 10:45 to 11:35 a.m. North: D225J Register
Thurs., Apr. 25, 2019 6:05 to 6:55 p.m. North: D225J Register

 

IMPACT Interior Design Thesis Show
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  • When:
    April 25, 2019 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Where:
Haworth Showroom 55 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5C 1E9
Contact:
Niwah Visser
Email:
niwah.visser@humber.ca

Humber College's Bachelor of Interior Design Class 2019 invites all employees to an evening of design and creativity on April 25 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Haworth Showroom.

Register here

Contact: humberdesignshow2019@gmail.com / humberimpact.com

Lunch and Learn: The Unruly Arb – Pests, Poisons, and Prickly Things
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  • When:
    April 25, 2019 12:30pm to 1:30pm
Where:
North Campus, Humber Arboretum
Tel:
416.675.5009
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca

Take part in a lunch hour walk to learn about the more "unruly" elements of the Humber Arboretum.

With the warmer weather comes many great opportunities to get outside, but it also brings out the wild parsnip, poison ivy, and biting insects! Join Jimmy Vincent, the Humber Arboretum's Coordinator of Education, Camps and Community Outreach, to discover the fascinating nuances of these minor nuisances.

Lunch and Learns at the Humber Arboretum’s Centre for Urban Ecology offer free introductions to topics related to gardening, ecology, and sustainability. This session will be an outdoor tour, weather permitting. Bring your (portable!) lunch and enjoy a casual learning environment.

When Thursday April 25, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 
Where Humber Arboretum, meet at the Centre for Urban Ecology
How This event is free but please register in advance through the Humber Arboretum website to help us plan.

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