Past Events

Swara Squad and the Global Grooves - Humber Music Concert Presentation
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  • When:
    January 22, 2025 12:15pm
Where:
Humber Cultural Hub, Recital Hall
Contact:
Dewi Minden
Email:
humbermusicdegree@humber.ca
Woman holds large Indian string instrument on her lap

Humber Music Presents Swara Squad and the Global Grooves. This Indian Fusion Ensemble will embark on a sonic journey, bringing together the essence of Indian classical music with contemporary jazz musical language, to create a unique and captivating sound. Inspired by Indian ragas, their repertoire combines structured compositions with spontaneous improvisations, culminating in an electrifying experience. Each performance weaves a distinctive tapestry of energy and frequency. This diverse ensemble brings together six talented musicians, blending the timeless tones of veena (South Indian string instrument), keyboard, saxophone, drums, tabla and bass (including Humber student Adhithi Baskar and two Humber Music faculty members: Ravi Naimpally and Jonathan Kay). 

More About the Feature Artist: Radhika Baskar 

Radhika Baskar is an accomplished Veena player. Radhika has a rich knowledge of traditional South Indian Carnatic Music with skills in improvisation. Radhika was a recipient of fellowship from the Department of Culture, Government of India, to carry out a research project on rare ragas in Carnatic music. Radhika performs throughout the GTA both as a solo artist, as well as in musical ensembles. Beyond Indian classical, Radhika showcases her versatility in fusion music, fronting a dynamic and increasingly popular ensemble, which fuses the essence of Indian classical music with contemporary music and rhythms, creating a unique and captivating sound. Radhika's veena mastery blends traditional Carnatic roots with contemporary flair and fusion sensibilities.  

In 2023 Radhika was awarded the Marty's Award by the Mississauga Arts Council, in the “established Music Instrumental” category, and a Civic Award of Recognition from the Mayor for her contributions in music to the City of Mississauga. 

Admission is free. Space is limited. Come early to get a seat! 

Squirrel Appreciation Day Nature Walk
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  • When:
    January 21, 2025 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Where:
North Campus, Centre for Urban Ecology
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca
A fluffy squirrel sits on a snowy tree branch

Sure, you see squirrels everyday. But do you ever stop and really appreciate them? 

Join Humber Arboretum staff for a casual nature walk on Squirrel Appreciation Day (January 21) where we'll focus on the various species of squirrel who live in Toronto (oh yes, there's more than one!).

Who: This event is open to squirrel appreciators of all ages.

When: Tuesday, January 21, 1:30 p.m.* to 2:30 p.m.(ish)

Where: Meet at the Centre for Urban Ecology (the glass building with the big red door found on the Arboretum grounds). 

See the location on Google Maps or using what3words ///animals.emphasis.most    

How: This is a free event and no registration is required. Just dress for the weather and show up!

*Humber Polytechnic or University of Guelph-Humber students who might be interested in getting involved at the Arb this semester can also come an hour earlier for the Learning by Leading Info Session and Tour. 

Connect with the Humber Arboretum online: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Bluesky | Mastodon | Flickr | LinkedIn

Lunch and Learn: Suicide Alertness Training
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  • When:
    January 21, 2025 1:00pm to 4:30pm
Where:
North Campus, Barrett CTI 108
Contact:
Bindia Darshan
Email:
bindia.darshan@humber.ca

As part of Humber Let’s Talk, the Student Equitable Learning Department is offering a free 3.5 hour training session for students and staff to recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to support an individual in crisis.

Attend a full session to receive lunch and a certificate of completion!

Register now

Humber Let's Talk - Wellness Week
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  • When:
    January 20, 2025 10:00am to January 23, 2025 2:00pm
Where:
North and Lakeshore
Contact:
Krista Elliott-Shahid
Email:
krista.elliott-shahid@humber.ca
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Humber Let’s Talk, a mental health initiative aimed at reducing stigma and encouraging help-seeking among students, will take place the week of January 20. This year’s theme, "Nurturing the Whole You," emphasizes the multidimensional nature of mental health and the importance of holistic well-being.

The campaign aims to engage students in meaningful conversations about mental health while connecting them to valuable resources on campus and in the community. Throughout the week, students can participate in mental wellness activities, learn self-care strategies, and explore ways to nurture their overall well-being. A variety of events will be hosted throughout the week at both the North and Lakeshore campuses.

A few featured events are open to staff and faculty, including, Mind Matters: A Fireside Chat about Mental Wellness, safeTALK Training, and the Expressive Arts Hive.

For a complete list of events and details, visit humber.ca/student-life/swac/events.

If there are questions about the event, please contact wellness@humber.ca.

Monday, January 20, 2025 at North Campus

  • Give Support, Take Support
    10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at LRC Concourse - North
  • Therapy Puppies
    1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at LRC Concourse – North
  • Consent Trivia
    1 p.m. - 2 p.m. at Barrett CTI 108 – North
  • Sound Healing Session
    3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Barrett CTI 108 – North

Lakeshore Campus

  • Give Support, Take Support
    10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at L Building 1st Floor Lobby - Lakeshore
  • Sip and Chill
    10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at WEL 201 - Lakeshore

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at North Campus

  • Climate Cafe
    10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at NX111 – North
  • Building Awareness: Addressing Violence & Harassment
    10 a.m. - 12: p.m. at Barrett CTI 108 - North
  • safeTALK Training
    1 p.m - 4:30 p.m. at Barrett CTI 108 - North

Tuesday, January 22, 2025 at Lakeshore Campus

  • Wellness Fair- Lakeshore
    12 p.m - 2 p.m. at G Commons – Lakeshore

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at North Campus

  • Wellness Fair- North
    11 a.m. - 2 p.m at LRC Concourse – North
  • Expressive Arts Hive
    3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at LRC Concourse – North

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at North Campus

  • Wheel of Care
    10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. at Lower E-Concourse - North
  • Fireside Chat
    12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. at Upper E-Concourse - North

Lakeshore Campus

  • Consent Trivia
  • 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. at G Commons - Lakeshore
  • Virtual Climate Café
    Virtual

For more information about these events, please visit https://humber.ca/student-life/swac/events.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Dismantling Systemic Barriers in People Centric Practices
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  • When:
    January 16, 2025 5:30pm to 8:30pm
Where:
Humber Downtown, 59 Hayden Street
Contact:
Rina Di Mito
Email:
rina.dimito@humber.ca

Join us for an insightful panel discussion called Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Driving Change for a More Inclusive Future.

This panel discussion will explore the impact of systemic barriers in the workplace, why these barriers persist, and the necessary steps to eliminate them. The goal is to drive sustainable change toward greater equity and inclusion for all.

As the future of work evolves, driven by AI and hybrid environments, HR professionals and people leaders must recognize their role in removing barriers to inclusion. However, we all share the responsibility of acknowledging our own biases and actively fostering an environment that welcomes diverse perspectives, views, and identities in the workplace. This is a fundamental human imperative.

Why Attend?

Recruiters, HR professionals, and all proponents of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) will benefit from this event, gaining valuable insights and actionable takeaways that can help drive positive changes in their organizations. Join us for this insightful discussion including:

  • Discussions on recognizing and dismantling barriers to equity, such as discrimination, wage gaps, and lack of access to resources or mentorship.
  • Opportunities to connect with EDI advocates, share experiences, and discuss strategies for fostering more inclusive spaces in various fields.
  • Presentation of a new EDI learning program offered by Humber Polytechnic Live music and appetizers and refreshments.

Moderator:

  • Ingrid Wilson, Senior Human Resources Executive & CHRO, Equity & Inclusion Strategist

Panelists:

  • Rohan Thompson, Director of People and Equity, County of Dufferin
  • Tanya Sinclair, Founder, Black HRPC Black HR Professionals of Canada (and Senior Director Culture & Employee Experience, SE Health)
  • Silvia Gonzales-Zamora, Global Social Sustainability Leader, National DEI Practice Leader, Partner, KPMG
  • Dr. Yasmin Razack, Dean, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, Humber

Attendance at the event is free of charge.

Register now

We are also accepting donations, which can be made at: https://humber.ca/advancementandalumni/events/dei-panel-discussion.html

All proceeds will go towards a scholarship to support a New Beginnings student in continuing their education at Humber Polytechnic.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation and drive change in your organization.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Repair Café Info Session – Join us to Fix Household Items on Campus
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  • When:
    January 14, 2025 12:00pm to 12:30pm
Where:
Virtual - MS Teams
Contact:
Gabi Hentschke
Email:
gabi.hentschke@humber.ca

For Humber’s Earth Month, Humber Sustainability and the Library will be partnering with Repair Café Toronto to host Repair Cafés in April 2025. The event will be open to students and staff at Humber, as well as members of the local community. 

A repair café is a community event where people bring broken items from home (e.g. bicycles, clothing, small appliances, books, etc.) to be repaired by volunteer fixers. The goal is to reduce land waste, promote reuse, and bring awareness to other sustainability initiatives like the Right to Repair. 

Do your students or department have relevant skills to fix things? Would you like to volunteer as a fixer? 

Join our info session on January 14 from 12 to 12:30 p.m. to learn more about the event and ways to get involved.  

Please email gabi.hentschke@humber.ca to register for the info session. 

W25 Faculty Orientation with Innovative Learning
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  • When:
    January 3, 2025 3:00pm
  • When:
    January 6, 2025 1:00pm
  • When:
    January 9, 2025 1:00pm
Where:
Online
Email:
innovativelearning@humber.ca

Are you a new part-time, partial load or sessional faculty this semester?

Join Innovative Learning to learn how we support teaching excellence and digital learning at Humber. 

Our sessions are an opportunity to meet with members of the Innovative Learning team. You will become familiar with the services we have to offer to support the enhancement of your teaching experience.  

Session: Introduction to Humber’s LMS, Blackboard Ultra
Transform your teaching experience with Blackboard Ultra! Simplify course management with easy profile setup, seamless course copying, and intuitive tools for adding content and gradable items. Plus, streamline assessments with a customizable Gradebook. Supercharge collaboration and engagement by integrating Microsoft Teams for real-time teaching and interaction. Upgrade your classroom today!

Session: Getting Ready to Teach at Humber
As a polytechnic institute, our goal is to build career-ready citizens. We do this by developing deep levels of subject matter expertise through an active learning environment. This session will share tips, tools, and templates to help you bring these goals to life and focus on getting you ready for your first week of teaching. 

Date: Friday, January 3, 2025  
Location: Virtual, MS Teams 

Time  

Session

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Introduction to Humber’s LMS, Blackboard Ultra 

Date: Monday, January 6, 2025  
Location: Virtual, MS Teams 

Time  

Session

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Getting Ready to Teach at Humber 

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Introduction to Humber’s LMS, Blackboard Ultra   

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025 
Location: Virtual, MS Teams 

Time  

Session

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Introduction to Humber’s LMS, Blackboard Ultra  

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Getting Ready to Teach at Humber  

Registration is now open

Visit the Innovative Learning website for a complete list of workshops, certificates and micro-credentials available for faculty: Innovative Learning, Programs and Event Calendar. Check back as new offerings are added throughout the semester.

W25 Faculty Orientation with Innovative Learning
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  • When:
    January 3, 2025 3:00pm
  • When:
    January 6, 2025 1:00pm
  • When:
    January 9, 2025 1:00pm
Where:
Online
Email:
innovativelearning@humber.ca

Are you a new part-time, partial load or sessional faculty this semester?

Join Innovative Learning to learn how we support teaching excellence and digital learning at Humber. 

Our sessions are an opportunity to meet with members of the Innovative Learning team. You will become familiar with the services we have to offer to support the enhancement of your teaching experience.  

Session: Introduction to Humber’s LMS, Blackboard Ultra
Transform your teaching experience with Blackboard Ultra! Simplify course management with easy profile setup, seamless course copying, and intuitive tools for adding content and gradable items. Plus, streamline assessments with a customizable Gradebook. Supercharge collaboration and engagement by integrating Microsoft Teams for real-time teaching and interaction. Upgrade your classroom today!

Session: Getting Ready to Teach at Humber
As a polytechnic institute, our goal is to build career-ready citizens. We do this by developing deep levels of subject matter expertise through an active learning environment. This session will share tips, tools, and templates to help you bring these goals to life and focus on getting you ready for your first week of teaching. 

Date: Friday, January 3, 2025  
Location: Virtual, MS Teams 

Time  

Session

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Introduction to Humber’s LMS, Blackboard Ultra 

Date: Monday, January 6, 2025  
Location: Virtual, MS Teams 

Time  

Session

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Getting Ready to Teach at Humber 

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Introduction to Humber’s LMS, Blackboard Ultra   

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025 
Location: Virtual, MS Teams 

Time  

Session

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Introduction to Humber’s LMS, Blackboard Ultra  

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Getting Ready to Teach at Humber  

Registration is now open

Visit the Innovative Learning website for a complete list of workshops, certificates and micro-credentials available for faculty: Innovative Learning, Programs and Event Calendar. Check back as new offerings are added throughout the semester.

W25 Faculty Orientation with Innovative Learning
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  • When:
    January 3, 2025 3:00pm
  • When:
    January 6, 2025 1:00pm
  • When:
    January 9, 2025 1:00pm
Where:
Online
Email:
innovativelearning@humber.ca

Are you a new part-time, partial load or sessional faculty this semester?

Join Innovative Learning to learn how we support teaching excellence and digital learning at Humber. 

Our sessions are an opportunity to meet with members of the Innovative Learning team. You will become familiar with the services we have to offer to support the enhancement of your teaching experience.  

Session: Introduction to Humber’s LMS, Blackboard Ultra
Transform your teaching experience with Blackboard Ultra! Simplify course management with easy profile setup, seamless course copying, and intuitive tools for adding content and gradable items. Plus, streamline assessments with a customizable Gradebook. Supercharge collaboration and engagement by integrating Microsoft Teams for real-time teaching and interaction. Upgrade your classroom today!

Session: Getting Ready to Teach at Humber
As a polytechnic institute, our goal is to build career-ready citizens. We do this by developing deep levels of subject matter expertise through an active learning environment. This session will share tips, tools, and templates to help you bring these goals to life and focus on getting you ready for your first week of teaching. 

Date: Friday, January 3, 2025  
Location: Virtual, MS Teams 

Time  

Session

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Introduction to Humber’s LMS, Blackboard Ultra 

Date: Monday, January 6, 2025  
Location: Virtual, MS Teams 

Time  

Session

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Getting Ready to Teach at Humber 

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Introduction to Humber’s LMS, Blackboard Ultra   

Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025 
Location: Virtual, MS Teams 

Time  

Session

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Introduction to Humber’s LMS, Blackboard Ultra  

3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Getting Ready to Teach at Humber  

Registration is now open

Visit the Innovative Learning website for a complete list of workshops, certificates and micro-credentials available for faculty: Innovative Learning, Programs and Event Calendar. Check back as new offerings are added throughout the semester.

Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra Makes Humber Cultural Hub Debut
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  • When:
    December 15, 2024 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Where:
Humber Cultural Hub, Recital Hall, A109

Join the Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra (EPO) as it makes its Humber Cultural Hub debut with an afternoon of seasonal classics, a clarinet concerto, and a festive singalong!

This is a special encore presentation of the EPO’s Winter Celebrations evening, tailored to a matinee audience and family-friendly pricing: The program is shorter and intermission free, and tickets are just $20 for adults and seniors and $10 for children.

Tickets are limited. Buy yours now!

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