Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners (EMG) and the Humber Arboretum online for an exciting journey into indoor plant gardening.
We will discuss:
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this workshop has something for everyone. Join us to learn how to turn your indoor space into a vibrant, green haven.
This workshop is part of the Eco-Garden Community Workshop series hosted by the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and Humber Arboretum throughout the year.
This free event is open to anyone.
When: Saturday, November 9, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (EST)
Where: Online via Zoom
How: Register in advance through Eventbrite to receive the link
This November 9 and 16, the Longo Centre for Entrepreneurship proudly presents the Longo Family Be Your Own Boss High School Boot Camp!
Over two action-packed days, students will transform their business ideas into real opportunities through engaging workshops, collaborative group challenges, and fun games. This hands-on workshop is designed to spark their creativity, refine their business concepts, and equip them with essential entrepreneurial skills.
Successful participants of the Longo Family Be Your Own Boss High School Boot Camp have the opportunity to participate in a video pitch competition to win a share of $6,500.
Learn more and share registration form to apply.
If you have any questions please email cfe@humber.ca.
Please encourage high school students to participate. Thank you for your support!
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.
Hey Humber faculty and staff, its time to take a health and wellness break.
Humber's Semester 5 Massage Therapy students will be offering free chair/table massages in the LRC Concourse on Friday, October 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, November 8 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Feel free to come on down!
Join Humber Arboretum staff online for a casual chat about the fascinating world of fungus!
We will explore the symbiotic relationships fungi have with plants and their importance in maintaining the health of people and the ecosystems that we live in.
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 8 at 11:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 240 919 102 047
Passcode: EUkzou
Please note that this event will be recorded and may be shared online after the fact.
Do you love kids' books? Ever thought of writing one? The Humber Creative Writing Graduate Certificate now welcomes writers of books for young children. Join us for a fun and informative online panel with award-winning children's authors Lana Button and Sidura Ludwig, and Tundra Books Executive Editor Samantha Swenson to learn more about the art, craft and business of writing for kids.
Link for panel:
Microsoft Teams Need help?
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 294 655 917 678
Passcode: pDUSU9
The Student Wellness and Accessibility Services (SWAC) health team are offering a drop-in flu clinic to staff and students who want a flu vaccine.
North Campus:
Lakeshore Campus:
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.
Humber Research Ethics Board
Save the Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
As a component of its capacity building initiatives for members of the Humber Community, the Humber Research Ethics Board (REB) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a webinar on Thursday, November 7, 2024 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. The facilitator will be Dr. Matthew Lagrone and the title of his presentation will be “Generative AI for Efficient and Effective REB Applications: A Walkthrough”.
Dr. Lagrone is an expert in the field of AI research. In his presentation he will share useful insights that will provide Humber researchers with useful tips on the use of AI in preparing research ethics applications.
Dr. LaGrone is the Associate Dean, Faculty of Health and Community Studies, and Associate Professor, Human Services and Early Learning, at MacEwan University in Alberta. From 2013-2023, he was the Program Head, Liberal Studies, at the University of Guelph-Humber (and thus a proud Humber employee!). While at Guelph-Humber, he received a three-year University Teaching and Leadership Fellowship from the University of Guelph to support faculty in the creative and responsible integration of generative AI tools into their workflow, course materials, and class assessments.
The REB looks forward to the support of Humber researchers and other members of the Humber Community at this event.
Participants can join the webinar using the following link:
Join via Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 271 917 016 392
Passcode: vC9HxA
Dial in by phone +1 647-260-0507,,344713522# Canada, Toronto
Phone conference ID: 344 713 522#
The Student Wellness and Accessibility Services (SWAC) health team are offering a drop-in flu clinic to staff and students who want a flu vaccine.
North Campus:
Lakeshore Campus:
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.
The Matt Lagan Quartet opens Humber Music’s 2024-2025 Noon-Hour Concert Series.
Matt Lagan, saxophonist and electronic wind instrument (EWI) player leads this all-Humber-Alumni band which includes Sean Clarey on guitar, Scott Hunter on bass, and Louis Baranyi-Irvine on drums. An electronics-infused experimental jazz quartet, they perform original compositions and arrangements. Their November 6 concert will present works ranging from high-energy, bebop-influenced tunes to smokey, atmospheric pieces with a subtle groove, and takes place in the beautiful new Recital Hall located in the newly opened Humber Cultural Hub (HCH) at the Lakeshore Campus.
Matt is an internationally active saxophonist, EWI player and composer from Toronto. He graduated with honours from Humber Polytechnic in 2017 studying with Pat Labarbera, Kirk MacDonald, Alex Dean, Lorne Lofsky, Brian Dickinson and Neil Swainson, and was the recipient of the Hnatyshyn Oscar Peterson Award. In 2018, Matt joined the famous Toronto band The Shuffle Demons and has since recorded three albums with them and toured twelve countries around the world. Since 2019, Matt has been living in Europe between Germany, Italy and France. He is a member the Italian funk sensation C’amma Funk and has performed and recorded with great European musicians including Nathan Ott, Bela Meinberg, Louis Navarro, Irina Gonzalez, Vittorio Silvestri, Michael Santanastasio and Marco Di Tilla.
Admission is Free. No ticket registration required.
