Past Events

CAAT Pension Plan Overview and Retirement Planning Information Sessions
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  • When:
    February 3, 2023 1:00pm to 2:00pm
  • When:
    February 22, 2023 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Where:
Online

This is a reminder that the two upcoming CAAT information sessions in February are available to all Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber employees.

The Pension Plan Overview information session on February 3 will provide employees with an easy-to-understand overview of the CAAT Pension Plan, and the CAAT Retirement Planning information session on February 22 will answer the most frequently asked questions about retirement preparation and planning.

For more information, please refer to the previous Communiqué announcement: Professional Learning & Well-being Workshops

Both information sessions are virtual, and the links will be provided upon registration. Please register for these sessions by clicking the links below:

If you have any questions regarding the CAAT information sessions, please contact oe@humber.ca.

CCBI & Humber Galleries Fellowship Showcase at Lakeshore Campus
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  • When:
    February 3, 2023 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Where:
Lakeshore Campus, BMO Innovation Commons (G Cottage)
Contact:
Casey Norris
Email:
casey.norris@humber.ca

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Join the Centre for Creative Business Innovation (CCBI) and Humber Galleries for a special showcase of projects from our Fellowship Program over the past two years!

For the first time ever we'll have projects from all six of our Fellowships on display to experience in one space. Immerse yourself in a video game and projection installation from the Nuit Blanche Fellowship, take a deep dive into Toronto with the Tiny T.O. Fellowship, enjoy special musical performances from the Intercultural & Creative Music Fellowship and so much more. Want to learn more about each Fellowship? CCBI & Humber Galleries staff will be on hand to chat and answer any questions. Visitors will also have a chance to chat with some of our past Fellows to get a first-hand experience about the Fellowship Program.

Projects on display from:

  • Culture's Compass Fellowship 2022
  • Graphic Medicine Fellowship 2022
  • Indigenous Transmedia Fellowship 2021 & 2022
  • Intercultural & Creative Music Fellowship 2021 & 2022
    • Three live performances will take place throughout the event
  • Nuit Blanche Fellowship 2021 & 2022
  • Tiny T.O. Fellowship 2022

When: Friday, February 3 from 12 to 4 p.m.
Where: Lakeshore Campus, BMO Innovation Commons (G Cottage)

This event is open to the public and free for all to attend.

Please reach out to Casey Norris (casey.norris@humber.ca) or Kyla Ross (kyla.ross@humber.ca) for any questions.

 
Film History Tour of the Lakeshore Grounds
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  • When:
    February 2, 2023 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Where:
Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre
Contact:
Nadine Finlay
Tel:
x3801
Email:
nadine.finlay@humber.ca
Old film camera against a dark blue background

The Lakeshore Grounds have served as a popular filming location for movies, television shows, and commercials since 1977. Step behind the scenes of your favourite productions as we highlight the locations and stories of these productions. Tour route includes the oldest section of the underground tunnels.

​Pre-registration is required. Tunnels and grounds are mobility accessible along paved paths. 

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Introduction to Design Thinking Workshop
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  • When:
    February 2, 2023 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Raeshelle Morris-Griffith
Email:
raeshelle.morris@humber.ca
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Design Thinking is a proven Human-Centered Design approach for creating solutions (i.e problem-solving). Design Thinking starts with creating desirable solutions for those who will benefit from these solutions.

These solutions must be feasible and viable to ensure the right impact on the desired users. This workshop is developed to provide you with essential design thinking techniques, mindsets and behaviours which will encourage you to problem-solve.

Workshop Overview:

  1. Learn essential design thinking techniques, mindsets and behaviours.
  2. Understand the Design Thinking Process.
  3. Understand how to grow ideas into powerful solutions.

Facilitator Bio:

Raeshelle Morris holds a Masters in Leadership from the University of Guelph, a double major honours Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Organizational Studies from the University of Western Ontario. She is also a certified project manager (PMP). She is trained in Creative Problem Solving, Values-Based Innovation through Values-Perspectives, Design Thinking, Change Management and Human-Centred Design. She has also obtained her Green Belt in Innovation Strategy Management through Innovation 360.

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Information Session: Greenfield Research and Innovation Fund
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  • When:
    February 1, 2023 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Shenique Turner
Email:
shenique.turner@humber.ca
Information Session : Greenfield Research and Innovation Fund

Researchers!

Join us for a FREE information session to learn 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).  

Register today 

Session Overview: 

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

Our Facilitators:

Dr. Tania Massa, Humber College's Associate Dean, Applied Research and Innovation, will co-lead this session. As an innovation program management expert, she has extensive experience in designing, operating, strategically planning and closing out over 30 complex innovation programs resulting in novel delivery models, innovation procurement, technology adoption, economic and talent development in public and private sectors. 

Shenique Turner has worked in the public sector, including universities and government organizations, for several years. She enjoys nature and advancing environmental policy initiatives. Shenique holds a Master’s in Public Policy and Administration from Toronto Metropolitan University, post-graduate certificate in Project Management-Environmental from Seneca College and a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from York University.  

Juan Felipe Garcia An engineer by education, Felipe attained his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Los Andes, Colombia, in 2018. His desire to pursue Project Management and his enthusiasm to explore the world beyond Colombia landed him in Canada in December 2019. He then acquired his post-graduate certificate in Project Management from Centennial College School of Business in 2020. 

A Journey in Black Joy
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  • When:
    February 1, 2023 11:00am to 2:00pm
Where:
North Campus, LRC Concourse
A Black man and Black women standing in a grassy field

Every day is a reason to celebrate Black heritage, but when February comes around, we have an opportunity to show up and show out! Black Student Support & Engagement (BSSE) and The Black Heritage 365 Committee invite the Humber and University of Guelph-Humber community (students, staff and faculty) to join us for an opening ceremony as we celebrate our culture, history, and heritage.

Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Location: North Campus, LRC Concourse
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Registration is not required.

We look forward to you being a part of this celebration as we ring in Black Heritage Month with community, music, food, art, and more.

President's Lecture Series: Melanie Goodchild
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  • When:
    January 31, 2023 12:00pm to 1:30pm
Where:
Online
Contact:
Ian Gerrie
Tel:
x72051
Email:
ian.gerrie@humber.ca
Melanie Goodchild

How do we heal self and systems? In this lecture, Melanie Goodchild will discuss an Anishinaabe standpoint theory/model/framework that explores the principles of Anishinaabe systems thinking and complexity thought patterns, called relational systems thinking, through an exploration of gidinawendimin (we are all related) and dibaajimowin (story).

This is an online virtual event accessible from the President's Lecture Series homepage. You can find more information about our winter line-up of speakers on our webpage.

Lunch and Learn: Resilience Strategies to Recognize and Respond to Stress
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  • When:
    January 31, 2023 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Where:
Lakeshore Campus, A170 (Blue Room)
Contact:
Bindia Darshan
Email:
bindia.darshan@humber.ca
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Feeling burnout? Attend this lunch and learn to identify your stress responses, practice meditation and build healthier coping skills.

Many of us juggle personal, family, social, financial, school and work demands. Practice some self-care by attending this workshop to identify your personal responses to stressful triggers, practice a meditation and learn about healthier strategies for coping with distress.

This session will be facilitated by our Humber Staff: Priyanka Sahajpal, a Counsellor from Student Wellness and Equitable Learning and Debbie Krulicki, a mindfulness practitioner.

All Humber staff, faculty and students are welcome. Lunch to be served.

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This event is a campus partnership between Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness (HROE), Student Wellness and Equitable Learning (SWEL) and the Centre for Innovation in Health & Wellness (CIHW). This event is also co-sponsored by Mindful Employer Canada and Canada Life’s Workplace Strategies for Mental Health. The organizations provided funds and evidence-informed content to support the psychological health and safety of Humber’s staff, faculty and students.

Have questions? Email wellness@humber.ca.

Explore Humber’s World of Research and Innovation with Tania Massa
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  • When:
    January 31, 2023 8:00am to 10:00am
Where:
Lakeshore Campus, H Cottage, 206
Contact:
Tania Massa
Email:
tania.massa@humber.ca

Are you located at Humber's Lakeshore Campus and are interested in research?

Do you have any questions or would like to discuss research and innovation at Humber College?   

Tania Massa, associate dean, Applied Research and Innovation, will be available at the Lakeshore Campus to discuss your research and innovation interests. She will also share the support available. Feel free to drop by H Cottage, room 206 during the times below or email tania.massa@humber.ca.

  • January 31, 2023 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

Looking forward to connecting with you.

Black/African Employee Resource Monthly Meeting
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  • When:
    January 30, 2023 1:00pm
Contact:
BAERG Co-Chairs
Email:
BlackERG@humber.ca

The next Black/African ERG meeting will be on Monday, January 30 at 1 p.m.

If you are a member of the BAERG and do not have the meeting details, please contact the co-lead shernett.bennett@humber.ca or send an email to BlackERG@humber.ca.

BAERG Co-Chairs

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