The Student Well-being and Equitable Learning (SWEL) Team are excited to offer the Recognize, Respond, and Support Learners in Distress Workshop (RRS) for Humber staff and faculty! This 2.5-hour interactive training will equip you with the valuable skills to identify signs of distress, respond effectively and empathetically, and connect learners with appropriate resources.
Sessions are available in person at the North Campus or remotely via MS Teams.
Register now for a session.
Help create a supportive, resilient, and inclusive environment at Humber.
Humber Music presents jazz pianist Gene DiNovi. Performance and dialogue with Dr. Andrew Scott.
Gene Dinovi, jazz pianist and composer, comes to Humber to perform and share stories of his long life’s work with some of jazz’s greatest legends, from Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker to Doris Day and Tony Bennett. Having lived in Toronto since the 1970s, Mr. DiNovi, at 96, remains one of the few living connections to the earliest days of bebop. He will be joined, in conversation and performance, by Music Faculty Professor and Program Coordinator, Dr. Andrew Scott, also a jazz guitarist with whom Gene has made numerous CDs and performed many concerts.
This Noon Hour Concert is an exciting opportunity to hear original compositions performed by one of Toronto’s most acclaimed and experienced jazz pianists and get the chance to hear firsthand accounts about the legendary jazz musicians with whom he performed.
More about the Featured Artist
Gene DiNovi began his musical life as a jazz pianist on 52nd Street in New York sitting in with none other than Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker. Following that remarkable beginning, Gene went on to play and record with Lester Young, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Buddy Rich, and Chubby Jackson. Moving to Hollywood in the 1960s, Gene worked with Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Lena Horne, as well as virtually every great singer of that era as composer, pianist, and musical director. As a composer, Gene’s collaborations with Johnny Mercer have been recorded by Percy Faith, Nancy Wilson, Doris Day, Dinah Shore, Victor Feldman, Carmen McRae, and others. DiNovi has also composed during this time with Harold Arlen, Jimmy Van Heusen, and Harry Warren. DiNovi currently lives in Toronto and continues to perform throughout the city.
Admission is free. No ticket registration necessary, but space is limited.
Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the transformative power of mentorship for equity-deserving groups. This session will explore how mentorship can be a catalyst for change, providing essential support and opportunities for individuals from underrepresented communities. Our distinguished panelists will share their journeys, challenges, and successes in fostering inclusive and empowering mentorship relationships.
Key topics will include:
Whether you are a mentor, mentee, or someone interested in equity through mentorship, this panel will provide valuable insights and practical advice to help you make a meaningful impact. Do not miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired!
This week will be the last week we will offer in-person drop-in sessions at the North Campus. Our in-person support at the North Campus will resume in January 2025 (Winter 2025 semester).
Starting next week we will be at the Lakeshore Campus.
Dates: November 6, 13, 21 and 27
Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Lakeshore Campus, WEL 302A
Representatives from Talent Acquisition and Total Rewards will be available to assist you with various topics, including offer creation and acceptance, system access, banking setup, benefits enrollment, pension inquiries, etc.
We look forward to connecting and assisting you with all your HR questions.
People(s) & Culture
Nurture with Nature is a free art program at the Humber Arboretum for any adults in the Rexdale community.
Through themed weekly art sessions using various mediums, participants will explore topics such as sustainability, the reciprocal relationship between people and the land (through a decolonial and anti-oppressive framework), and the value of diversity in the natural world.
No arts or nature experience is required, and all art materials will be provided to you free of cost.
Where: Meet at the front door of the Centre for Urban Ecology in the Humber Arboretum. The Humber Arboretum is found behind Humber Polytechnic North Campus.
The Centre for Urban Ecology is the glass building with the red door.
View the location on Google Maps.
(Please note that portions of the session will be outdoors, so please dress for the weather.)
When: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on
How: These events are free but space is limited. Please register to reserve your spot.
For Humber's Indigenous Education Month, IE&E is excited to offer a tour of the Cultural Markers at Lakeshore Campus!
Discover the rich history and vibrant stories behind our cultural markers on this exclusive tour! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to explore and learn. Led by members of the IE&E team. Warm beverages and light snacks provided.
Join us Tuesday, November 26 starting at WEL301, Lakeshore Campus from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
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?
Inclusive Mindset for Committed Allies
EDIB In a New Normal: Embracing Gentelligence Paradigms
Coming soon:
Join the EDIB mailing list to receive our newsletter and hear about EDIB events, workshops and initiatives.
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:
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.
Join Humber Arboretum staff online for a conversation on survival as shown in film and television.
We'll tackle the truths and myths about survival scenarios from popular media, and discuss how to stay safe in the great outdoors.
The Nature Exchange is a series of free, online events open to all. Arboretum staff and guests share stories and answer questions. You are welcome to join the conversation or just listen in.
No registration is required. You can learn more about the Nature Exchange on the Arboretum website, or simply join the Teams meeting on Friday, November 22 at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 246 119 381 143
Passcode: YwCfsN
Please note that this event will be recorded and may be shared online after the fact.
Humber Music Presents Jazz Night on Thursday, November 21, 2024, kicking off the first of the 24-25 season's Student Showcase Concerts series. This concert will feature two Humber Music student ensembles, Jazz Collective and the Humber Jazz Big Band. Audiences will be treated to an evening of music ranging from contemporary compositions to recognizable classics.
The Jazz Collective is comprised of Humber student musicians skilled in both jazz performance and composition and focusses on developing original repertoire. This ensemble is made up of strong young musicians that are focused on deepening their improvisational skills while finding their own voices as composers. Led by Sam Dickinson, these musicians bring professionalism and polish to every performance.
The Humber Jazz Big Band, directed by trombonist, composer and bandleader Christian Overton, comprised of 18 skilled student musicians, is one of the largest ensembles in the Bachelor of Music program. Their ambitious program will take listeners through straight ahead big band jazz to video game music, from classics of the Basie band and the Boss Brass to new Canadian compositions. From the intellectual to the soulful, there is something for every jazz fan played by some of Humber’s finest young talent!
Space is limited, so come early for a seat! Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
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