Humber Industrial Design presents:
The 19th Annual Chair Show – Redefining The Future of Work

What tools will people need to do their work in the future? What design opportunities exist in the the rise of the “Gig Economy”. According to the Harvard Business Review over 150 million people in North America and Western Europe that perform office type work are now independent contractors. That means instead of working at a typical office workstation they are getting the job done at a home office, a coworking space, or at a public space like a cafe. People are also traveling for work more and are often trying to maximize their efficiency by working in airports and hotels. The second-year students in the Humber College Industrial Design Degree program have designed seating solutions to address these issues. Come see how they are imaging the furniture designs of the near future.

The Chair Show is the public exhibition of the Industrial Design chair project. It is also a design competition judged by panel of noteworthy local design professionals from companies such as Umbra, Borgo and Nienkamper. The four winning designs (first, second, third and people’s choice) will be announced during the evening of the show. The Chair Show is attended by approximately 300 people each year, including design professionals, industry insiders, students, family and friends. Interviews, photo and video opportunities will be available. The show is open to the public and admission is free. Raffle tickets are available to purchase with prizes that include designer chairs.

Faculty contacts: odin.cappello@humber.ca, glenn.moffatt@humber.ca

Classroom assessment techniques allow educators to gauge ongoing student learning to help determine the next steps within a course or lesson. They are easy to implement and invaluable tools for the learning process. In this workshop, participants will discover how the use of classroom assessment techniques can improve the learning process, increase student engagement, and encourage students to produce quality work.

Visit the CTL Calendar of Events for a complete list of workshops.

Let your interests and challenges be your guide as you join with colleagues to discuss the art, science and practicalities of teaching in higher education.

Visit the CTL Calendar for a complete list of workshops and community of practices. 

"Imagine a Toronto with flourishing natural habitats and an urban environment made safe for a great diversity of wildlife species. Envision a city whose residents treasure their daily encounters with the remarkable and inspiring world of nature, and the variety of plants and animals who share this world. Take pride in a Toronto that aspires to be a world leader in the development of urban initiatives that will be critical to the preservation of our flora and fauna." – The City of Toronto website

Join staff from the City of Toronto for a public consultation session on the current draft of the city's Biodiversity Strategy. Come early to take advantage of a free nature walk around the grounds led by Humber Arboretum staff. 

• Nature Walk led by Arboretum Staff: 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Public Consultation: 6 p.m. to 8:30 pm
  • City staff presentation at 6:30 p.m.

The Centre for Urban Ecology is the glass building with the red door on the Arboretum grounds. The Humber Arboretum is located at the back of North Campus (directions).

For more details and to download a PDF of the draft strategy, visit the City of Toronto website.

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