Please save the date for the upcoming Lakeshore Town Hall for employees on January 28, 2025 at 10 a.m.
Note: Details for the North Campus Town Hall will also be shared soon.
Do you have what it takes to save the planet?
Daybreak is a cooperative board game where players take on the role of various countries and regions of the world that need to work together to tackle the climate crisis.
In honour of the UN International Day of Clean Energy the day before, students and staff are invited to come together on January 27 and see if they can find a path to a livable future.
When: Monday, January 27 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(While game-play time can obviously vary, it is expected to take close to the full event time to play a complete game. It is fine if some players need to leave a little early.)
Who: This event is presented by Humber and University of Guelph-Humber Library and Humber Arboretum and is open to all Humber Polytechnic and University of Guelph-Humber students and staff.
Where: North Campus, Learning Resource Commons (LRC), 3rd floor landing
How: This event is free but space to play Daybreak is limited.
Please register in advance through Eventbrite to secure a seat at one of the Daybreak tables. Drop-ins will be able to join if space is available.
Can't be there at the start, or stay for the whole time? Anyone who would like to watch a little of the game, play one of the shorter nature games from the Humber Arboretum's collection, explore clean energy resources curated by Humber & University of Guelph-Humber Library staff, or just learn more about Sustainability at Humber and the Aroreturm's and Library's services and programs are welcome to drop by any time during the afternoon.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with the FYE team!
Lunar New Year is a celebration of the beginning of the new year following the lunisolar calendar. This year, we will be welcoming the year of the snakes. This holiday is mostly celebrated from different regions of Asia with friends and family!
Join us on Monday, January 27 from 12:20 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the G Commons, Lakeshore Campus.
Drop-in Sports are open to everyone regardless of playing level, ability or experience!
If you're looking for a fun way to stay active, meet new people and practice some skills, join us weekly throughout the winter semester for:
View the drop-in schedule for January 27-31:
Monday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Badminton
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Pickleball
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - Indoor Soccer
Tuesday
11:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Volleyball
12:30 - 3 p.m. - Indoor Soocer
Wednesday
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. – Ball Hockey
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. - 3v3 Basketball
Thursday
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Women's Basketball
Friday
1:15 - 3:45 p.m. - Indoor Cricket
Encourage your students to participate in the CommuniACTION Hackathon!
This January 25, 2025, The Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship is hosting an impactful Hackathon in collaboration with the Centre for Social Innovation. It’s a great chance for students to hone their problem-solving skills, work with peers, and compete for monetary prizes ($325 honorarium per student).
Register now before January 6, 2025, at noon.
If you have any questions please email cfe@humber.ca.
Please encourage students to participate and help address community displacement. Thank you for your support.
Faculty and staff are warmly invited to join Mind Matters: A Fireside Chat about Mental Wellness, a feature event of Humber Let’s Talk Week. This intimate and inspiring conversation will feature a Humber student, alumnae, and staff as they share personal stories, insights, and strategies for fostering mental health and well-being.
Through this guided discussion, we will explore the multidimensional nature of mental health, emphasizing the importance of self-care, community connection, and resilience.
For those unable to attend in person, the event will also be livestreamed.
Feel free to drop by or secure your spot in advance by registering now.
This is an excellent opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, connect with the Humber community, and reflect on ways to prioritize mental health in our lives and work.
For more details about Humber Let’s Talk Week and other events, please visit humber.ca/student-life/swac/events.
The Ontario Traffic Council (OTC) invites members to a virtual open discussion—initiated in part by its Research and Innovation Committee—to discuss potential projects ideas for the MTO Road Safety Research Partnership Program.
In this virtual, informal meeting, researchers within academia can share ideas and suggestions for application funding and OTC members are invited to provide feedback and input on municipal road safety research needs.
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!
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.
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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!