Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum online for tips and tricks on balcony gardening.

A balcony garden is a beautiful and delightful spot to create a small oasis of nature. With a selection of plants, pots, and a dash of creativity, transform your balcony into a vibrant garden. Join us on Zoom to discover:

• Which plants thrive in this environment
• How to think vertically to maximize space
• How to use your rails for a hanging garden.
• The fundamentals of container gardening design concepts
• The essentials for success

And remember to check your building guidelines before you start!

This workshop is part of the Eco-Garden Community Workshop series hosted by the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and Humber Arboretum throughout the year.

When: Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m. to noon 

(Workshop plus Q&A)

Where: Online via Zoom

How:  This free event is open to anyone. Please register on Eventbrite to receive the link to join.

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Calling all Humber faculty! Are you looking to collaborate with the Barrett CTI? Get connected with us at our next Collaborate with the Barrett CTI information session on February 21, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to learn more.

Learn How to Collaborate with the Barrett CTI on the following:

• Applied Research Projects
• Experiential Learning Projects
• Collaborative Technology Workshops

To register for this session, please fill out the form.

Shortly after submitting the form, an Outlook meeting notice with all event details will be sent to the email provided in the form.

Humber Music presents Reverberations III - a Celebration of Music from the Black Diaspora featuring Gospel Music and Afro-Caribbean Jazz!

This concert presents two contrasting genres, American Gospel music and Caribbean-influenced jazz, yet at their essence, both reverberate with a shared African heritage. Come let your spirit be uplifted by the powerful Gospel Choir directed by Natalie Stewart and your energy revived by the infectious groove of the Afro-Caribbean Jazz Ensemble directed by Jesse Ryan for what is sure to be a very memorable show!

The power of gospel music brings to life a vibe that resonates with the soul, stirring faith, inspiration, hope, and even joy in the midst of sorrow–tenets of the Black cultural experience for over a century. Showcasing Humber's skillful and exceptional musical talent, the unifying power of Humber's Gospel Choir is like music therapy for the soul: soothing, uplifting, refreshing and energizing! Natalie Stewart brings an infectious energy as director of the Gospel Choir, and the students are equally inspiring. 

The second feature of the evening is the Afro-Caribbean Jazz Ensemble, a dynamic sextet presenting an immersive performance of collectively composed and arranged music. This unique suite is paired with a silent film exploring Caribbean history and identities in Toronto, with a special focus on the origins of Caribana—now celebrated as the Toronto Caribbean Carnival. The performance highlights the vibrant styles and rhythms of Calypso from Trinidad, Rara from Haiti, and the street beats of New Orleans, centering sounds from the English and French-speaking Caribbean. It showcases their role as a powerful tool for shaping collective identity. Through its rhythms and cultural motifs, this music expresses shared experiences and offers a sense of belonging and empowerment, affirming Afro-Caribbean identity and resilience. 

This concert is sure to be standing-room only, so get your ticket soon!

Get your tickets today

Presenter Dr. Jean Guerrero-Dib

Date & Time: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Teams

Abstract

The presentation will emphasize that fostering academic integrity among higher education students not only enhances their learning but also cultivates ethical behaviour in their professional lives. The speaker, a professor of Sustainability and Social Responsibility at the Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM), will share his experiences as a faculty member and as a former director of the Center of Academic Integrity at UDEM. He will argue that instead of adopting a punitive approach, higher education should design learning experiences and assessment tools that adapt to new technologies and ever-changing environmental situations. The presentation will underscore that addressing academic dishonesty—whether it involves plagiarism, identity fraud in distance education, contract cheating, or unauthorized AI use—requires establishing a culture of academic integrity through robust institutional programs aligned with international standards. Such programs not only resolve ethical dilemmas in education but also enhance ethical decision-making in broader contexts, extending into professional life. The speaker will support his claims on the results of his doctoral research that found that ethical behavior in the workplace can be predicted by a person's academic integrity as a student, their perception of their company's ethics program quality, and their rejection of dishonesty, combined with their years of professional experience.

Presenter Information

Jean Guerrero-Dib (PhD) is currently the Director of Mission at the University of Monterrey, Mexico, where he previously served as the Director of the Center for Integrity and Ethics for over six years. With more than 25 years of experience in education, his career also includes roles as a Software Engineer, Electrical Engineer, and Process Engineer at Citibank, Softek, and Atcor. He is affiliated with the International Center for Academic Integrity (ICAI), where he served as a board member for over three years, and the European Network for Academic Integrity (ENAI). He is also an active member of the Ibero-American Network for Academic Integrity, a researcher on technology and academic integrity within ENAI, and a member of the editorial committee for the International Journal for Educational Integrity (IJEI). Additionally, he serves as President of the Internal Control Institute and is a founding member of its Ethics and Compliance Commission. He is also a board member of "Ciudad de los Niños" and collaborates with different organizations that promote family values. He is a faculty member at the University of Monterrey, teaching across the School of Education and Liberal Arts, the School of Engineering, the Business School, and is a professor of the Human Resources Academy of the ICAMI Center for Management and Leadership.

Audience

All interested Humber Faculty/instructors/Staff are welcome. Register by contacting Jennie Miron at jennie.miron@humber.ca.