A future you can count on: Your CAAT Pension Webinar 

Dive into the details of all the incredible benefits your CAAT pension provides. This session is great for new members who have been in the plan for 5 years or less or any members who want to know why their pension is a big deal!

Members will learn about: 

• How the value of members’ pension will exceed the contributions they pay 
• All their retirement options, including flexible early retirement options 
• Other valuable features of the Plan, like survivor benefits, and inflation protection

Date: October 17, 2023
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
Location: Virtual 

Register for the CAAT Pension Plan Overview Session.

Once you register, click “Add to Calendar” to add the invite to your Outlook calendar. The link to join the session is in the calendar invite.

DBprime Service Purchases Webinar 

This webinar introduces this valuable option to increase your pension, including the types of purchases, the costs, and processes. 

If you have eligible periods to purchase, such as periods of employment before enrolling, breaks in employment, or if you earned a benefit from a previous employer’s pension plan, you may have an opportunity to make your CAAT Plan pension even more valuable by making a pension purchase. 

We have divided up the purchase sessions by plan design to give members of both DBprime and DBplus the most relevant information about making a purchase. 

Note: If you do not know which plan design you’re in, please check your annual statement. 

Date: November 15, 2023
Time: 12 to 1 p.m. 
Location: Virtual 

Register for the DBprime Service Purchases Webinar.

Once you register, click “Add to Calendar” to add the invite to your Outlook calendar. The link to join the session is in the calendar invite.

DBplus Pension Purchases Webinar 

The DBplus Pension Purchases webinar introduces this valuable option to increase your pension, including the types of purchases, the costs, and processes. 

If you have eligible periods to purchase, such as periods of employment before enrolling, breaks in employment, or if you earned a benefit from a previous employer’s pension plan, you may have an opportunity to make your CAAT Plan pension even more valuable by making a pension purchase. 

We have divided up the purchase sessions by plan design to give members of both DBprime and DBplus the most relevant information about making a purchase. 

Note: If you do not know which plan design you’re in, please check your annual statement. 

Date: November 21, 2023
Time: 12 to 1 p.m. 
Location: Virtual 

Register for the DBplus Pension Purchases Webinar.

Once you register, click “Add to Calendar” to add the invite to your Outlook calendar. The link to join the session is in the calendar invite. 

If you have any questions about the CAAT Pension Webinars, please reach out to oe@humber.ca. 

Researchers! Join us for a free information session to learn more about the new Greenfield Research and Innovation Fund. This funding is open to all sectors and will build on applied research (AR) and strengthen our regional partnerships to respond to the health, economic and environmental crises brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. College researchers will lead these multi-partnered initiatives in collaboration with the private sector, public sector, or not-for-profit organizations based in Canada, while encouraging partnerships with universities and other colleges. In association with regional partners, the Greenfield Research and Innovation (R&I) Fund will develop impactful programs that engage underrepresented communities in research and provide enhanced training to students and emerging researchers (ER).

Greenfield R&I Session Overview: 

• Greenfield Research and Innovation Fund overview 
• Completing an application 
• ORI Support 
• Additional information  

Register now

Facilitator Bio: 

Manivannan Kannan, Project Manager, Research & Innovation is a dynamic project management expert with more than six years of diverse professional experience across industries such as education, telecommunications, and racing entertainment. Based in Toronto, Manivannan's skill set encompasses project management, data analytics, human resources, customer service, and business development. Holding certifications including PMP, CSM, Innovation Management, and Google Data Analytics, he brings a wealth of expertise to the table. He holds a post graduate diploma in International Business Management from Lambton College, and a bachelor's degree in Commerce from SRM University, India. With a proven track record in managing multi-million dollar research projects, his strengths lie in scope refinement, project planning, inter-project coordination, and execution strategy. Manivannan's commitment to excellence, adaptability, and leadership skills make him a valuable facilitator in various domains.

Shyama Patel is a Project Coordinator for the Office of Research and Innovation at Humber College. With a solid foundation as an electrical engineer, she has transitioned her expertise into the realm of project management, where her technical acumen and creative spirit converge. As a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO), she has embraced agile methodologies, infusing a collaborative spirit into every project she touches.

The Scholars' Café is a chance to discuss the latest in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research. It is like a book club, but for journal articles. 

Join us Tuesday, November 14 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Teams for the Scholars' Café Community of Practice. 

This month's article is: ‘The Tool of Our Trade’: Defining and Teaching Empathy in College Programs.

Join the Scholar's Cafe Community of Practice on Teams to register. 

Facilitator:

Siobhan Williams works with faculty and staff to develop Scholarship of Teaching and Learning projects in the Office of Research & Innovation. Siobhan loves helping faculty and staff with SoTL projects from ideation to publication.

In support of Healthy YOU and #MyHealthyHumber, the Student Wellness and Accessibility Services (SWAC) health team is offering a drop-in flu clinic to employees and students who want a flu vaccine.  

North Campus:

Tuesday, November 7

• Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
• Location: SWAC LRC 2nd floor 

Tuesday, November 14

• Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
• Location: LRC main floor 

Lakeshore Campus:

November 9 and 10

• Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Location: WEL building, 2nd floor, Student Life (opposite the Health Centre)

Notes:

• No appointment necessary.
• All participants are required to complete a consent form and be screened for allergy and respiratory symptoms. Do not come to the clinic if you are sick! 
• All participants to remain in clinic for observation 15 minutes post vaccine.