Past Events

Conference Call for Proposals: Mapping Nations, Locating Citizens
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  • When:
    May 10, 2015 (All day)
  • When:
    October 30, 2015 (All day)
  • When:
    October 31, 2015 (All day)
Date/Time: 
May 10, 2015
Date/Time: 
October 30, 2015
Date/Time: 
October 31, 2015
Where: 
Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Canada

Call for Proposals: 
“Mapping Nations, Locating Citizens”: An Interdisciplinary Conference on Nationalism and Identity

Keynote Speaker: Homi K. Bhabha (Harvard University) 
Plenary Panelists: Azar Gat (Tel Aviv University) Thomas Hylland Eriksen (University of Oslo) Aviel Roshwald (Georgetown University) 
Dates: October 30 – 31, 2015 
Institution: Humber College / International Festival of Authors 
Location: Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Canada
Submissions by: May 10, 2015

Humber College’s School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the International Festival of Authors (IFOA), will be presenting “Mapping Nations, Locating Citizens”, an interdisciplinary conference on nationalism and identity. The International Festival of Authors (IFOA), one of the most celebrated literary festivals in the world, is located at the Harbourfront Centre, one of downtown Toronto’s major cultural and artistic venues. The conference aims to facilitate cross-disciplinary discussion among scholars and researchers who study the topics of nationalism and identity. Some emergent themes to be explored include, but are not limited to:

  • performing citizenship
  • emerging nationhood
  • subaltern studies
  • statelessness
  • diaspora studies
  • racism and nationalism
  • post-nationalism
  • memory and nation-building
  • religo-ethno-nationalism
  • cosmopolitanism
  • exploding mythologies
  • consumerism
  • sexuality and citizenship
  • disability/identity

To submit a proposal, please visit the “Call for Proposals” page on our website: humber.ca/liberalarts-ifoa/call-proposals

For further information, please contact the co-chairs of the organizing committee at HLA_IFOA@humber.ca

Bake Sale
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  • When:
    October 30, 2015 9:00am
Date/Time: 
October 30, 2015 - 9:00am
Where: 
North Campus, The Concourse
Baked Goods will be on sale on October 30 from 9 am to 12 pm in support of Child Care Services at Humber.
Cupcakes, cookies, muffins and more!

Plus: become a judge at our pumpkin carving contest by picking your favourite one!

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Mental Health First Aid Workshops this Fall
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  • When:
    October 30, 2015 8:30am
  • When:
    November 6, 2015 8:30am
  • When:
    November 18, 2015 8:30am
  • When:
    November 25, 2015 8:30am
  • When:
    December 1, 2015 8:30am
  • When:
    December 10, 2015 8:30am
Date/Time: 
October 30, 2015 - 8:30am
Date/Time: 
November 6, 2015 - 8:30am
Date/Time: 
November 18, 2015 - 8:30am
Date/Time: 
November 25, 2015 - 8:30am
Date/Time: 
December 1, 2015 - 8:30am
Date/Time: 
December 10, 2015 - 8:30am
Where: 
North and Lakeshore Campus

The Mental Health First Aid program provides information about common mental health problems and specific disorders. The program will also cover simple and explicit actions we can take to identify the signs and symptoms of distress and provide meaningful support. Whether you are faculty, support staff or an administrator you will learn useful and relevant information to assist you to cope with mental health concerns in your professional and personal life.

In this two-day certificate program, you will learn how to:

Recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems

  • Improve your understanding of mental illness
  • Minimize the fear and hesitation to become involved when you think someone is experiencing a mental health problem
  • Learn simple and effective intervention strategies.

Available Dates:

  • Friday, October 30 & Friday, November 6, Lakeshore Campus Room A170
  • Wednesday, November 18 & 25, North Campus, Room B106
  • Tuesday, December 1 & Thursday, December 10, North Campus, Community Room.

All workshops are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

To register please email Mo at maureen.martin-edey@humber.ca or log in to register at hrs.humber.ca/L&D-Programs.html

Conference Call for Proposals: Mapping Nations, Locating Citizens
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  • When:
    May 10, 2015 (All day)
  • When:
    October 30, 2015 (All day)
  • When:
    October 31, 2015 (All day)
Date/Time: 
May 10, 2015
Date/Time: 
October 30, 2015
Date/Time: 
October 31, 2015
Where: 
Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Canada

Call for Proposals: 
“Mapping Nations, Locating Citizens”: An Interdisciplinary Conference on Nationalism and Identity

Keynote Speaker: Homi K. Bhabha (Harvard University) 
Plenary Panelists: Azar Gat (Tel Aviv University) Thomas Hylland Eriksen (University of Oslo) Aviel Roshwald (Georgetown University) 
Dates: October 30 – 31, 2015 
Institution: Humber College / International Festival of Authors 
Location: Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Canada
Submissions by: May 10, 2015

Humber College’s School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the International Festival of Authors (IFOA), will be presenting “Mapping Nations, Locating Citizens”, an interdisciplinary conference on nationalism and identity. The International Festival of Authors (IFOA), one of the most celebrated literary festivals in the world, is located at the Harbourfront Centre, one of downtown Toronto’s major cultural and artistic venues. The conference aims to facilitate cross-disciplinary discussion among scholars and researchers who study the topics of nationalism and identity. Some emergent themes to be explored include, but are not limited to:

  • performing citizenship
  • emerging nationhood
  • subaltern studies
  • statelessness
  • diaspora studies
  • racism and nationalism
  • post-nationalism
  • memory and nation-building
  • religo-ethno-nationalism
  • cosmopolitanism
  • exploding mythologies
  • consumerism
  • sexuality and citizenship
  • disability/identity

To submit a proposal, please visit the “Call for Proposals” page on our website: humber.ca/liberalarts-ifoa/call-proposals

For further information, please contact the co-chairs of the organizing committee at HLA_IFOA@humber.ca

Conference: Mapping Nations, Locating Citizens
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  • When:
    October 30, 2015 (All day)
Friday, October 30, 2015
International, interdisciplinary conference, presented by Humber's School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, in partnership with the International Festival of Authors.
 
The Way Forward: Making the ‘Invisible’ Visible.
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  • When:
    October 29, 2015 5:30pm
Date/Time: 
October 29, 2015 - 5:30pm
Where: 
North Campus, Seventh Semester

The CTL presents "Part Two: Creating Your Teaching & Learning Portfolio"
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  • When:
    October 29, 2015 2:25pm
Date/Time: 
October 29, 2015 - 2:25pm
Where: 
Lakeshore Campus, Room D112

Register online here.

Strategic Plan Town Hall
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  • When:
    October 29, 2015 12:00pm
  • When:
    December 8, 2015 12:00pm
  • When:
    February 10, 2016 12:00pm
  • When:
    April 14, 2016 12:00pm
Date/Time: 
October 29, 2015 - 12:00pm
Date/Time: 
December 8, 2015 - 12:00pm
Date/Time: 
February 10, 2016 - 12:00pm
Date/Time: 
April 14, 2016 - 12:00pm
Where: 
North and Lakeshore Campus

Strategic Plan Town Halls – Mark your calendars!
 
Humber Town Hall meetings are an opportunity for the Humber community to meet regularly to discuss issues of relevance to postsecondary education and to engage in dialogue on topics related to the 2013-2018 Humber Strategic Plan. The sessions are hosted by President Whitaker and we encourage all faculty and staff to join the conversation.
 
We want to make sure that Town Hall discussion topics are relevant for you. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to share your thoughts and ideas about the Town Hall series in a short, anonymous online survey.
 
If you can’t join us in person, plan to participate online. All Town Halls are live streamed by Humber’s Media Services Team. Please visit humber.ca/wearehumber and follow the links to watch the session and submit questions online during the Q&A.
 
Mark your calendars now for the upcoming sessions and watch the Communique for more info as the dates get closer!

Humber Strategic Plan Town Halls

  • Thursday, October 29, 2015 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. North 7th Semester
  • Tuesday, December 8, 2015 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lakeshore L1017 (Lakeshore Commons)
  • Wednesday, February 10, 2016 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. North 7th Semester
  • Thursday, April 14, 2016 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lakeshore L1017 (Lakeshore Commons)

humber.ca/wearehumber

Strategic Plan Town Hall
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  • When:
    October 29, 2015 12:00pm
Date/Time: 
October 29, 2015 - 12:00pm
Where: 
North Campus, 7th Semester

Faculty and staff are encouraged to join the conversation at Humber Town Hall meetings to discuss issues of relevance to postsecondary education and to engage in dialogue on topics related to the 2013-2018 Humber Strategic Plan.

Please join us for lunch on Thursday, October 29th for the first session of this year – “Taking Stock: Implementing the 2013-18 Strategic Plan” in 7th Semester from noon-1:00 p.m. If you can’t join in person, plan to watch and participate online. All Town Halls are live streamed and viewers can submit questions online during the live Q&A session. www.humber.ca/wearehumber

We want to make sure that Town Hall discussion topics are relevant for you. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to share your thoughts and ideas about the Town Hall series in a short, anonymous online survey.

Mark your calendars now for the upcoming sessions and watch this space for more info as the dates get closer!

Humber Strategic Plan Town Halls

  • Thursday, October 29, 2015 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. North 7TH Semester
  • Tuesday, December 8, 2015 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lakeshore L1017 (Lakeshore Commons)
  • Wednesday, February 10, 2016 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. North 7th Semester
  • Thursday, April 14, 2016 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lakeshore L1017 (Lakeshore Commons)
Baking and pastry arts management Halloween Bake Sale
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  • When:
    October 29, 2015 11:30am
Date/Time: 
October 29, 2015 - 11:30am
Where: 
North Campus, The Concourse
Contact: 

Baking and pastry arts management students present a sweet and savoury bake sale from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the concourse.

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