Past Events

  • When:
    November 30, 2024 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where:
Lakeshore Campus, L Building
Contact:
Karlena Waugh

Prepare for an enchanting journey where the wonder of the Northern Lights awaits! 

Event Details: 

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024 
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
Location: L Building, Lakeshore Campus 

Save the date! This year, Humber Polytechnic will be transformed into a breathtaking wonderland, illuminated by the shimmering beauty of the Northern Lights. We’re teaming up with departments across Humber to host a wide array of activities for everyone to enjoy. Adults and teens can enjoy painting and planting workshops, a live jazz band, and a holiday photo opportunity. Young ones can partake in interactive storytelling, face painting, as well as arts and crafts activities.  

Come be a part of this magical holiday experience and immerse yourself in the wonder of the season. 

You can register now by filling out the registration form.

The event is free, however we ask that you please bring a non-perishable food item or a brand new, unwrapped toy to donate to those in need in our local community. 

We look forward to seeing you under the beauty of the Northern Lights. Don't miss this adventure.

  • When:
    November 30, 2024 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where:
Lakeshore Campus, Learning Commons (L Building)
Contact:
Karlena Waugh

Get ready for Humber’s Annual Employee Holiday Party! Join us for a magical holiday experience, featuring a variety of activities for all ages.  

Activities for Adults and Teens:  

  • Mixology Class: Learn how to craft a festive “mocktail”. 
  • Planting Workshop: Learn about our relationship to plants from an Indigenous perspective and start a new plant from cuttings that you can take home. 

Games and Activities for Kids:  

  • Trackless Train: Hitch a ride on our festive trackless train.  
  • Face Painter: Get a creative and memorable custom face painting. 
  • Childcare Room & ‘Book Nook’ provided by the Humber Libraries: A fun space for children to play, with 30-minute "read aloud" storytelling sessions scheduled throughout the day. 

 Activities for All Ages:  

  • Idea Lab Paper Circuit Activity: A paper circuit activity to bring home your own light up creation.     
  • Cookie Decorating: Design your very own holiday cookie. 
  • Festive Snacks and two Food Trucks on site 
  • Yoga: Take a movement break with Humber Athletics  
  • Holiday Photo Station: Capture precious moments with your family and friends. 
  • Drop-in Crafting Station 
  • Lava Rush Slide: Swoosh into the season on our gigantic inflatable slide!  

Below is a list of workshops and classes that will have limited capacity on the day of the event. Registration for these workshops will open on November 14 and close on November 26 . After this date these workshops will be first come, first served on the day of the event.  

Please note that a few of our limited-capacity workshops have sold out. If there are any cancellations, these workshops will also become first come, first serve on the day of the event: 

For more details and registration, please visit the Adventure Under the Northern Lights website

We look forward to seeing you there! 

  • When:
    November 30, 2024 10:00am to 3:00pm
Where:
Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre, WEL lobby
Contact:
Nadine Finlay
Tel:
x3801
Packages of wrapped gifts

The fifth annual New Toronto Holiday Market will return on Saturday, November 30 at the Humber Polytechnic Student Welcome and Resource Centre.

The planning team looks forward to bringing back this holiday tradition for a fifth year! Join us to shop handcrafted items from local vendors and more.

​This year, we are excited to share that 100 per cent of vendor table fees will be donated to Haven on the Queensway.

Free kids and teens crafts table will be hosted by the Youth Programs from LAMP Community Health Centre.

  • When:
    November 8, 2024 3:00pm
  • When:
    November 15, 2024 3:00pm
  • When:
    November 22, 2024 3:00pm
  • When:
    November 29, 2024 3:00pm
Where:
Centre for Urban Ecology, Humber Arboretum
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Neurodiversity in Nature is a free, nature-focused and arts-inspired program for post-secondary students from any school who identify with neurodivergence. We encourage the Humber community to share this opportunity with students.

Led by a neurodivergent Outdoor Educator from the Humber Arboretum, we will explore a different theme each Friday afternoon in November. Students are welcome to attend one, some, or all: 

  • Friday November 1 - Being in Nature and Preparing to be Outside
  • Friday November 8 - Sensory Joy with Nature and Art: Making a Nature Journal
  • Friday November 15 - Plants, Animals, and Invasive Species: Observations in the Natural World
  • Friday November 22 - Worldbuilding with Inspiration from Nature
  • Friday November 29 - Environmental Impacts: Reciprocal Relationships

All sessions take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

No previous experience in nature or arts is necessary, and all materials will be provided to participants for free.

Participants can choose to submit their art for publication in a zine that will be distributed through various organizations in the Rexdale neighbourhood.   

Where: Meet at the Centre for Urban Ecology in the Humber Arboretum. The Humber Arboretum is found behind North Campus. The Centre for Urban Ecology is the glass building with the red door (U Building).

See the location on Google Maps.

(Please note that portions of the session will be outdoors, so participants should dress for the weather.)

How: While the events are free, space is limited. Please register in advance to reserve your spot.

Neurodiversity in Nature is presented with funding from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

  • When:
    November 29, 2024 8:30am to 2:00pm
Where:
North Campus, Barrett CTI, Atrium
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In collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, the IHSA, and Adriatica Safety Consulting, FAST is pleased to be hosting The Mental Health Summit at the North Campus on Friday, November 29.

Registration will open at 8:30 a.m. with panel and presentations beginning at 9 a.m.   

This event is open to everyone interested in this important topic.

Space is limited, so RSVP now.

We hope to see you there!

  • When:
    November 29, 2024 8:30am to 7:30pm
Where:
North Campus, C109

Black Friday Sale in the Golf Lab on Friday, November 29, 2024!

Come visit the Humber Golf Lab at North Campus for discounted prices on selected golf clubs, golf shoes and merchandise.

Hours
8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

  • When:
    November 28, 2024 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Where:
North Campus, E 201
Contact:
Brendan Yhip
Pink Roses

Join us for Blush N Bloom, an exclusive event hosted by the cosmetics students at the Centre for Entrepreneurship on Thursday, November 28, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.!

In collaboration with renowned beauty brand NUDESTIX, we’ll be featuring the launch of their latest Blush Stax product with live demos and on-the-spot makeup appointments to help you master a flawless day-to-night look.

Don’t miss this opportunity for a hands-on beauty experience, complete with a custom photo booth to capture your new style in a social media-worthy moment. Whether you’re a makeup enthusiast or simply curious, come bloom with us at Blush N Bloom!

  • When:
    October 17, 2024 11:30am
  • When:
    October 23, 2024 12:30pm
  • When:
    November 26, 2024 11:30am
  • When:
    November 28, 2024 11:30am
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The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging invites you to register for our EDIB Collective Action Learning Hub Series. Our series of learning and development workshops are designed to foster understanding, promote inclusivity, and enhance our collective efforts to create a supportive environment for all community members.  

The sessions in The Office of EDIB Collective Action Learning Hub Series are designed for Humber faculty, administrative, and support staff and will be offered in a mix of in-person and virtual formats. 

What Happens When EDIB Meets Emotional Intelligence?  

  • VIRTUAL on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.
    Register now

Inclusive Mindset for Committed Allies 

  • IN-PERSON on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 12:30 p.m.
    Register now 

EDIB In a New Normal: Embracing Gentelligence Paradigms   

  • IN-PERSON on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.
    Register now 
  • VIRTUAL on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 11:30 a.m.
    Register now

Coming soon:

  • Team Cohesion and EDIB: Essentials for Effective Team Collaboration
  • Decolonizing Wellness in EDIB
  • AI and EDIB: Leveraging Technology for Inclusive Progress

Join the EDIB mailing list to receive our newsletter and hear about EDIB events, workshops and initiatives. 

  • When:
    November 28, 2024 11:30am to 1:00pm
Where:
Online
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The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging invites you to register for our EDIB Collective Action Learning Hub Series. Our series of learning and development workshops are designed to foster understanding, promote inclusivity, and enhance our collective efforts to create a supportive environment for all community members.  

The sessions in The Office of EDIB Collective Action Learning Hub Series are designed for Humber faculty, administrative, and support staff and will be offered in a mix of in-person and virtual formats. 

Our next 90-minute session takes place virtually on November 28.

Register Now 

This session will focus on fostering team cohesion while integrating EDIB principles. Participants will explore strategies for creating inclusive environments, leveraging diversity, and building stronger, more cohesive teams. Through practical activities and group discussions, the team will understand how EDIB values contribute to improved communication, collaboration, and overall team performance.  

Learning Outcomes:  

  • Recognize the role of EDIB in fostering team cohesion and understand how inclusion strengthens collaboration and innovation within a team. 
  • Develop practical strategies for addressing and overcoming team challenges related to diversity, differing perspectives, and inclusive communication. 
  • Create actionable steps for sustaining EDIB-driven collaboration, ensuring continuous engagement and support for all team members. 

Join the EDIB mailing list to receive our newsletter and hear about EDIB events, workshops and initiatives. 

  • When:
    October 10, 2024 11:00am to 1:00pm
  • When:
    October 31, 2024 11:00am to 1:00pm
  • When:
    November 28, 2024 11:00am to 1:00pm
  • When:
    October 17, 2024 11:00am to 1:00pm
  • When:
    November 14, 2024 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where:
North & Lakeshore
Contact:
Katie Liddell

Transfer Thursdays is back on campus!

Students can speak to an advisor about diploma to degree pathways at Humber, transfer credit and PLAR.

North Campus (outside the Academic and Career Success Centre):

  • Thursday, October 10 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
  • Thursday, October 31 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 28 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lakeshore Campus, L building, 2nd floor, Cafeteria:

  • Thursday, October 17 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Thursday, November 14 - 11 a.m to 1 p.m.

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