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!

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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.

February is Student Appreciation Month (SAM), hosted by the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences (FLAS). Thank you for your help spreading the word about free food days in February.

All Humber students are invited to enjoy some free food, hang out, and play games!

Where: FLAS on the 5th floor of the LRC (Learning Resource Commons)

When: Between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the following days:

• Monday, February 3 – Ramen
• Tuesday, February 11 – Brunch
• Wednesday, February 19
• Thursday, February 27

Here’s to our Humber students!

The Math & Writing Centre in partnership with the Centre for Urban Ecology invites English language learners from Humber and Guelph-Humber to engage in a conversation about nature inside the LEED Gold Certified CUE building in the heart of the Humber Arboretum. These Nature Conversation Circles will be co-hosted by one of our tutors and CUE staff.

NCC schedule for Winter 2025:

Groundhog Day – February 3 (10 to 11 a.m.) 

• Talk about Groundhog Day - Science and squirrels!

Valentine’s Day – February 13 (2 to 3 p.m.) 

• Birds and Bees; Pollination and when the birds come back for the spring.

World Wildlife Bird House Building – March 3 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

• Building Bird Boxes 

Spring Equinox – March 20 (2 to 3 p.m.)

• Spring Equinox Walk (also, World Sparrow and Frog Day) 

National Dandelion Day – April 3 (2 to 3 p.m.)

• Dandelion recipes PDF with QR code to access 

Earth Day Walk – April 23 (10 to 11 a.m.) 

• Earth-day themed walk (with wildflower seeds giveaway)

Please note that attending students are asked to arrive at the North Campus Math & Writing Centre (LRC, 3rd floor) at least 30 minutes before the start of the session. Tutor and students will walk from there to the Arboretum as soon as everyone has gathered.

These events are immensely fun and engaging learning experiences, as well as a great way for students to practice listening and speaking in a natural environment.

To sign up, please fill out the short form.

Please share the poster and let English language learners know about this wonderful opportunity.