Past Events

Join us for the Launch of the New Issue of the Humber Literary Review
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  • When:
    June 19, 2024 7:00pm
Where:
The Piston (937 Bloor St. W)
Contact:
David Miller
Tel:
x72095
Email:
david.miller@humber.ca
Poster with the last two covers of the HLR and the names of the writers who will be reading at the launch

The latest issues of the Humber Literary Review will be celebrated at a launch event this Wednesday, June 19 at The Piston (937 Bloor St. W - near Ossington Station). Festivities will get under way at 7 p.m.. The Piston is a fully accessible venue, the event is free, and all are welcome.

There will be issues, subscriptions, and HLR swag for sale (cash only!), and short readings of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction from the two most recent issues of the HLR. 

Published by Humber's English Department, the HLR is a literary and art journal in its 10th year that has earned national recognition as one of our country's premiere literary journals, recieving multiple National Magazine Award nominations and having work featured in editions of Best Canadian Poetry and Best Canadian Essays. 

Buzzing with Pride for Pollinator Week
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  • When:
    June 19, 2024 11:00am
Where:
North Campus, Arboretum
Flowers

Let's celebrate Pollinator Week and Pride Month!

Join the Office of Sustainability, Humber Arboretum, and the LGBTQ+ Resource Centre for Buzzing with Pride for Pollinator Week on June 19. Make your own beeswax wrap and seed balls in a fun community environment, then embark on a guided Arboretum tour where we will talk about local pollinators.

Event details

When: Wednesday, June 19 at 11 a.m.
Where: U-Building, The Centre for Urban Ecology (in the Humber Arboretum)

Please register through the form. 

The event is open to all Humber students, staff, and faculty.

Humber to Host 19th IEEE BMSB Conference
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  • When:
    June 19, 2024 8:00am to June 21, 2024 8:00am
Where:
North Campus, Barrett CTI
Contact:
Broadcast-Broadband Convergence B²C Lab
Email:
b2cinfo@humber.ca
An aerial image of the CN Tower and Rogers Centre.

Humber College is excited to host the IEEE International Symposium on Broadband Multimedia Systems and Broadcasting from June 19 to 21, 2024.

IEEE BMSB is the premier forum for the presentation and exchange of technical advances in the rapidly converging areas of multimedia broadcasting, telecommunications, consumer electronics, and networking technologies. BMSB is a place where people can exchange new information, collaborate on industry challenges and changes, and form social networks.

Learn more about BMSB 2024

Humber College Broadcast-Broadband Convergence B²C Lab is a supporting org to the IEEE symposium.

The B²C Lab is a world-class industry research centre designed to explore multisectoral business applications enabled by the new ATSC 3.0 television broadcast standard. The B²C Lab offers leading edge infrastructure including Canada’s only ATSC 3.0 broadcast system—a multiple transmitter OTA broadcast SFN test bed across four Tx/Rx sites, including Toronto’s CN Tower, with the capability to reach nearly 25% of Canada’s marketplace. The lab includes three 5G core networks to explore 5G convergence applications and a vast array of implementations. An RF anechoic test chamber supports design, development and testing of a wide range of antennas, wireless devices, and Prototypes. Together with an accomplished team, the B²C Lab fosters partnerships with Canadian and multinational stakeholders, leading to the development of new products and services in a low-risk innovation environment.

Mindful Nature Walk
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  • When:
    June 18, 2024 12:10pm to 12:50pm
Where:
North Campus, Athletics
Contact:
Stephanie Boachie
Email:
stephanie.boachie@humber.ca
Watercolour painting of a forest

Join Athletics and the Spirituality & Wellness Centre for a walk through the Arboretum and Humber Trails for a holistic, low-impact mindful walk.

Walk at your own pace and experience the calming effects of nature, reducing anxiety and stress.

Meet at the Athletics Desk at 12 p.m to start your destressing journey immersed in nature!

Date: June 18, 2024
Time: 12:10 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Location: Meet at Athletics front desk at 12 p.m.

This event is open to all Humber staff and students.

Invitation to Participate in Faculty Focus Group on Humber Learning Outcomes (HLOs)
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  • When:
    June 17, 2024 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • When:
    June 18, 2024 10:00am to 12:00pm
  • When:
    June 21, 2024 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Where:
Online
Email:
innovativelearning@humber.ca

Innovative Learning would like to invite you to participate in a focus group discussion that aims to explore your experiences and perspectives regarding the integration of Humber Learning Outcomes (HLOs) into your courses. 

Launched in 2020, the HLO framework is intended to guide curriculum development to equip all Humber graduates with the employability skills, mindsets, and values that they will need to succeed in their future lives and careers. We are eager to hear from faculty who are working on connecting the HLOs to their course content and/or student skill development. We would like to find out more about your process. How did you incorporate HLOs in your courses? What challenges and successes did you encounter? What feedback do you have on the HLOs framework? 

Who can participate?

All faculty members, both full-time and non-full-time faculty are welcome to share their insights. 

Why participate?

Your input will inform future curriculum development and implementation strategies at Humber College. By joining this focus group, you contribute to enhancing the teaching and learning experience for Humber students. 

Confidentiality 

Confidentiality of collected data will be maintained throughout the Project. Data will only be shared with project team members. 

Date Location Time
Monday, June 17 Virtual, MS Teams 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18 Virtual, MS Teams 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Friday, June 21 Virtual, MS Teams 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

A light lunch will be provided for on campus sessions.

To register, complete the HLO Focus Group Registration Form.

AFTV Showcase Screening
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  • When:
    June 17, 2024 7:00pm
Where:
The Royal Theatre, 608 College Street, Toronto

The 2024 Acting for Film and Television Actors showcase will be screened at The Royal Theatre on Monday, June 17 at 7 p.m. The students will be featured in dramatic and comedic scenes directed by DGC veteran, Michael Kennedy, and shot by director of photography, Arthur Cooper, CSC. 

Tickets are not required. 

We hope to see you there!

 

 

Invitation to Participate in Faculty Focus Group on Humber Learning Outcomes (HLOs)
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  • When:
    June 17, 2024 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • When:
    June 18, 2024 10:00am to 12:00pm
  • When:
    June 21, 2024 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Where:
Online
Email:
innovativelearning@humber.ca

Innovative Learning would like to invite you to participate in a focus group discussion that aims to explore your experiences and perspectives regarding the integration of Humber Learning Outcomes (HLOs) into your courses. 

Launched in 2020, the HLO framework is intended to guide curriculum development to equip all Humber graduates with the employability skills, mindsets, and values that they will need to succeed in their future lives and careers. We are eager to hear from faculty who are working on connecting the HLOs to their course content and/or student skill development. We would like to find out more about your process. How did you incorporate HLOs in your courses? What challenges and successes did you encounter? What feedback do you have on the HLOs framework? 

Who can participate?

All faculty members, both full-time and non-full-time faculty are welcome to share their insights. 

Why participate?

Your input will inform future curriculum development and implementation strategies at Humber College. By joining this focus group, you contribute to enhancing the teaching and learning experience for Humber students. 

Confidentiality 

Confidentiality of collected data will be maintained throughout the Project. Data will only be shared with project team members. 

Date Location Time
Monday, June 17 Virtual, MS Teams 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18 Virtual, MS Teams 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Friday, June 21 Virtual, MS Teams 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

A light lunch will be provided for on campus sessions.

To register, complete the HLO Focus Group Registration Form.

Free Film Screenings for Pride Month
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  • When:
    June 4, 2024 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • When:
    June 10, 2024 12:00pm to 2:00pm
  • When:
    June 17, 2024 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Where:
North and Lake
Contact:
John Yolkowski
Tel:
x4754
Email:
john.yolkowski@humber.ca

The Library and Humber Archives invites you to join us this Pride Month for free movie screenings from our collection! The screenings are open to all interested students, staff, and members of the Humber community, and take place at both North and Lakeshore campuses.

Register now

This year we will be showing The Wizard of Oz (1939), a classic film starring gay icon Judy Garland, Unfolding the Butterfly (2000), a documentary on Humber professor and author of The Jade Peony, Wayson Choy, and Wildhood (2021), a film directed by Bretten Hannam, about a Mi’kmaw teenager’s journey of self-discovery.

Prior to each movie, join us for some movie trivia and the chance to win some prizes.

Here is the schedule of films we will be showing:

  • Tuesday, June 4 at 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Monday, June 10 at 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. 
    • Wildhood (North LRC, 3rd floor, LRC 3083; Lakeshore, Welcome Centre 2nd floor landing)
       
  • Monday, June 17 at 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Free Pride Film Screening
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  • When:
    June 17, 2024 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Where:
North & Lakeshore
Contact:
John Yolkowski
Tel:
x4754
Email:
john.yolkowski@humber.ca

The Library and Humber Archives invites you to join us for the third and final Pride Month screenings. We will be screening Unfolding the Butterfly (2001), a documentary directed by Michael Glassbourg about award-winning author (and Humber faculty member) Wayson Choy at our Lakeshore Campus. At the North Campus we will be screening The Wizard of Oz starring gay icon Judy Garland. 

Register your interest (optional)

The screenings are free and open to all. Movie trivia (with prizes) will take place before the films!

Time: Monday, June 17 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. 

Movies and locations:

Camp Day at the Humber Arboretum
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  • When:
    June 15, 2024 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where:
Humber Arboretum, North Campus
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca
Children doing various activities at nature camp.

Learn more about this summer's Nature Camp with these free, family activities.

  • Are you thinking about signing your kids up for Nature Camp at the Humber Arboretum? 
  • Is your registered camper nervous about their first day? 
  • Do you have friends or family that might enjoy Nature Camp as well? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Camp Day at the Humber Arboretum is for you!  

On Saturday, June 15, the Humber Arboretum is having a whole day of fun camp activities for families to try together. Camp Day is a chance for parents and kids alike to meet camp staff in advance, ask questions, and bring your friends to see how fun camp is. 

Families can sign up to drop in either in the morning (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.) or in the afternoon (12 p.m. to 2 p.m.).  

This is a free event but pre-registration is required and space is limited. 

Please register now via Microsoft Forms

Never been to the Arboretum? We're found at the back of North Campus and are always free to visit.

View the location of our building the Centre for Urban Ecology on Google Maps.

 

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