Past Events

Career Development Sessions (CE, Part-Time, Alumni)
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  • When:
    May 15, 2018 6:00pm
  • When:
    June 21, 2018 6:00pm
  • When:
    July 24, 2018 6:00pm
  • When:
    August 23, 2018 6:00pm

Career Advancement Service (CAS) is excited to present Career Development Sessions on resumé writing and interviews for Continuing Education, Part-time students and Humber Alumni. 

Writing Effective Resumé​s & Cover Letters

May 15, 2018 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. North Campus, F202
June 21, 2018 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. North Campus, F202

By attending this session, you will learn how to customize your resumé and cover letter based on your skills, experience and industry demands. You will be able to choose a resumé style that will draw the employers’ attention and allows you to showcase your achievements. You will learn how to create a cover letter that is personalized and addresses the needs of employers. You will learn how to view your own experience and contributions in a way that will allow you to build an accomplishment-based resumé, not just a list of your employment experience.

Register online: humber.ca/careeradvancement/career-development-sessions-registration

Mastering the Arts of the Interview

July 24, 2018 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. North Campus, F202
August 23, 2018 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. North Campus, F202

Learn how to effectively prepare for a job interview including how to answer difficult interview questions. You will gain a good understanding of how to create first impression including dress code, body language and building rapport with the interviewers. You will be able to understand how to answer the most commonly asked interview questions, difficult interview questions, and behavioral interview questions.

Register online: humber.ca/careeradvancement/career-development-sessions-registration

CTL: A Different Kind of Faculty Development: What Our Stories Teach Us
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  • When:
    May 15, 2018 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Contact:
Ravneet Mann
Tel:
x4767
Email:
ravneet.mann@humber.ca

Are you a mid-career faculty member interested in storytelling, documentation, and/or critical reflection? Do you like to engage in discussion and talk shop with other educators? Consider joining like-minded individuals for an out-loud reading of a chapter from Linda Shadiow's book What Our Stories Teach Us and a discussion about the patterns that shape our teaching and our beliefs. What makes you who you are? What are our stories teaching us?

A copy of Linda's book will be given to participants. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited.

Date Time Location  
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. L Space, Humber Lakeshore Gallery Register 
CTL: Creating Your Teaching and Learning E-Portfolio
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  • When:
    May 8, 2018 1:00pm to 2:00pm
  • When:
    May 10, 2018 10:00am
  • When:
    May 10, 2018 11:00am
  • When:
    May 14, 2018 11:00am to 12:00pm
  • When:
    May 15, 2018 2:30pm to 3:30pm
  • When:
    June 4, 2018 12:35am to 2:20pm
  • When:
    June 6, 2018 1:30pm to 3:15pm
Contact:
Ravneet Mann
Tel:
x4767
Email:
CTLWorkshops@humber.ca

A two-part workshop for faculty.

Developing an effective and engaging e-portfolio can be challenging and rewarding. Come and explore best practices for choosing content and building a portfolio that truly reflects who you are as an educator. In Part One you will discuss what to include and discover a process for choosing the best artefacts for inclusion. In Part Two you will use a template and familiarize yourself with a free, easy to use tool that can be fully customized to meet your vision.  

Note: Register separately for Part One and Part Two.

Part One:

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. North: D236 Register

Thursday, May 10, 2018

 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Lake: F103 Register
Monday, May 14, 2018  11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

North:D236

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lake: F103

Register

Part Two:

Monday, June 4, 2018 12:35 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. North:D225J

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Wednesday, June 6, 2018 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.  Lake: D112

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CTL: Engaging Students in Large Classes
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  • When:
    May 15, 2018 1:30pm to 3:00pm
  • When:
    June 4, 2018 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Contact:
Ravneet Mann
Tel:
x4767
Email:
CTLWorkshops@humber.ca

Large classes can be challenging for both teachers and students, but they don’t have to be! Strategic lesson planning and easy-to-use technology tools can turn them into rich opportunities for learning, collaboration, and growth. In this workshop, participants will share challenges and explore practical strategies to engage students, foster community, and build rapport when teaching large classes.

Date Time Location  
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. North, D236

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Monday, June 4, 2018 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lakeshore, F103

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L&D Workshop - Grammar & Writing Techniques
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  • When:
    May 15, 2018 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Where:
North Campus, B216
Contact:
Maureen Martin-Edey
Tel:
x4509
Email:
maureen.martin-edey@humber.ca
Learning and Development Workshop Grammar and Writing Techniques

Workshop Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: North Campus, B216

Facilitator: Diana Kawarsky, The Soft Skills Group

You learned the rules of grammar in school, but now you'd like to refresh and refine your grammar usage for your professional life. You need to state your ideas clearly and concisely in written communications and present yourself in a professional manner. In this course, you will review the rules of grammar, identify common grammar errors, and refine your business writing style. Improving your grammar will help you deliver polished and professional written communications.

Course Objectives:

  • Examine nouns, pronouns, and verbs, adjectives and adverbs
  • Identify prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections
  • Recognize important grammar rules and common grammatical errors
  • Learn effective methods of rewriting sentences so that they are clear and complete
  • Identify methods for improving word choices and building effective sentences

To register for this workshop, please click here.

Thank you! 

CTL: Tripping The Light Fantastic: Virtual Reality, Gameworlds and Digital Neuropsychology
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  • When:
    May 1, 2018 11:40am to 12:30pm
  • When:
    May 8, 2018 11:40am to 12:30pm
  • When:
    May 15, 2018 11:40am to 12:30pm
  • When:
    May 22, 2018 11:40am to 12:30pm
  • When:
    June 5, 2018 11:40am to June 26, 2018 12:30pm
  • When:
    June 12, 2018 11:40am to 12:30pm
  • When:
    June 19, 2018 11:40am to 12:30pm
  • When:
    June 26, 2018 11:40am to 12:30pm
Contact:
Ravneet Mann
Tel:
x4767
Email:
CTLWorkshops@humber.ca

Join with colleagues to continue to explore virtual learning environments. Learn more about game-based learning using findings from digital and emotional neurosciences. Workshops offered by David Chandross PhD, Humber’s visiting academic in residence.

North Campus

Date Time Location  
Tues., May 1, 2018 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. North: D236 Register
Tues., May 8, 2018 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. North: D236 Register
Tues., May 15, 2018  11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. North: D236 Register
Tues., May 22, 2018 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. North: D236 Register

Lakeshore Campus

Date Time Location  
Tues., June 5, 2018 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lake: F103 Register
Tues., June 12, 2018 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lake: F103 Register
Tues., June 19, 2018 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lake: F103 Register
Tues., June 26, 2018 11:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lake: F103 Register
Creating Accessible Documents and Communications Training
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  • When:
    May 10, 2018 9:00am to 4:00pm
  • When:
    May 15, 2018 9:00am to 4:00pm
Where:
May 10: Lakeshore, G204 or May 15: North, B101

Are you responsible for the creation of your organization’s internal and external communications? Do you create meeting minutes, reports, marketing materials, sales kits and client correspondence? Did you know that the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) has legislated an accessible Ontario, Canada by 2025? The Information and Communication Standard of the AODA looks to remove barriers to information in all aspects of business; accessible document creation is an integral part of this vision. As of 2025, all employers will be mandated to share information in an accessible way both internally and externally.

Come join us at your preferred campus, for this one day Humber employee workshop!

Thursday, May 10
Lakeshore Campus, G204 (capacity 15)
Tuesday, May 15th
North Campus, B101 (capacity 25)

Hours for both sessions: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lunch provided

To register please contact:
samantha.araza@humber.ca
Payment through FOAP account
$400.00 per person

For more information please visit:
Humber Comedy Presents New Faces '18
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  • When:
    May 14, 2018 8:00pm to 10:15pm
Where:
The Second City, 51 Mercer Street, Toronto, ON
Contact:
Natalie St. Pierre
Tel:
x3363
Email:
natalie.st-pierre@humber.ca

He’s sported a denim vest on Seinfeld, fended off advances from Eric Forman’s sister on That ‘70s Show, and made a lot of empty promises on Kids in the Hall. Now Kevin McDonald is bringing his comedic talents to Humber College’s Comedy: Writing and Performance program. He’ll be the guest host of New Faces ’18, the program’s annual capstone production, which showcases the top graduates to agents, directors, and other invited industry guests.

New Faces ’18 runs on May 14 at 8 p.m. at The Second City (51 Mercer Street, Toronto). Tickets are $14, plus HST, and are available for purchase online through The Second City box office or by calling 416.343.0011.

CTL: Creating Your Teaching and Learning E-Portfolio
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  • When:
    May 8, 2018 1:00pm to 2:00pm
  • When:
    May 10, 2018 10:00am
  • When:
    May 10, 2018 11:00am
  • When:
    May 14, 2018 11:00am to 12:00pm
  • When:
    May 15, 2018 2:30pm to 3:30pm
  • When:
    June 4, 2018 12:35am to 2:20pm
  • When:
    June 6, 2018 1:30pm to 3:15pm
Contact:
Ravneet Mann
Tel:
x4767
Email:
CTLWorkshops@humber.ca

A two-part workshop for faculty.

Developing an effective and engaging e-portfolio can be challenging and rewarding. Come and explore best practices for choosing content and building a portfolio that truly reflects who you are as an educator. In Part One you will discuss what to include and discover a process for choosing the best artefacts for inclusion. In Part Two you will use a template and familiarize yourself with a free, easy to use tool that can be fully customized to meet your vision.  

Note: Register separately for Part One and Part Two.

Part One:

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. North: D236 Register

Thursday, May 10, 2018

 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Lake: F103 Register
Monday, May 14, 2018  11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

North:D236

 Register
Tuesday, May 15, 2018 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lake: F103

Register

Part Two:

Monday, June 4, 2018 12:35 p.m. to 2:20 p.m. North:D225J

Register
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.  Lake: D112

Register 
The Birds and the Bees Gardening Workshop
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  • When:
    May 12, 2018 10:30am to 12:00pm
Where:
North Campus, Humber Arboretum
Tel:
416.675.5009
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca

Join Humber Arboretum staff for a free workshop on creating a garden with nature in mind. Learn how to choose plants and create structures that will attract and support birds, bees, and other wildlife.

This event is part of the Humber Arboretum's programming for the Toronto Bird Celebration and Toronto Ravine Days.

Arrive early to enjoy acoustic music near the entrance to the Arboretum (weather-permitting). Or arrive even earlier and part in a free guided bird walk.

The workshop is free but registration is required as space is limited. Please register on the Humber Arboretum website to reserve your spot:

Register: humber.ca/arboretum/events/bird-bee-gardens.html

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