Past Events

The CTL Presents: "Blackboard: Using the Groups Tool"
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  • When:
    May 6, 2014 6:05pm
Date/Time: 
May 6, 2014 - 6:05pm
Where: 
North Campus, Room D225J (Lab)

Time: 6:05 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

Creating groups in Blackboard, especially with cross listed courses, has never been easier. Find out how to create groups, manage enrollments and assign group projects. The Groups tool is easy to use and can be an effective technique in organizing classroom activities.

To register for a Tech Talk Workshop, please go to: humber.ca/centreforteachingandlearning

If you have a suggestion for a Tech Talk please contact Mark Ihnat at mark.ihnat@humber.ca

Central Michigan University Scholar Series
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  • When:
    May 6, 2014 3:30pm
Date/Time: 
May 6, 2014 - 3:30pm
Where: 
North Campus, Seventh Semester

About Marilyn Teitelbaum

After many years in the corporate world designing numerous facilities for countless clients, Marilyn Teitelbaum, who graduated  from Humber’s Interior Design program, returned to join the faculty of Humber College in 2006. Her focus was and continues to be the

connection between the campus that is the brick and mortar space and the continuous evolution of college education. Marilyn earned
her M.A. from Central Michigan University and is currently working on her Ph.D. at the University of Toronto, OISE with the goal of completion in 2014.

About Eileen DeCourcy

Since joining Humber in 2009, Eileen has held broad responsibilities for the support and development of faculty. As Associate Vice President, Teaching and Learning, her key responsibilities include: faculty professional development initiatives, eLearning and the Open Learning Centre, institutional participation in conferences, collegelevel articulation arrangements along with transfer programs,  student feedback initiatives, a visiting professor program, the development of Humber Press and corporate oversight for Continuing Education. 

     RSVP by calling
     877.268.4636 or 989.774.4371
     Email: globalint@cmich.edu
     or register online at global.cmich.edu/Humber

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Central Michigan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This program is offered under the written consent of the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities granted for the period from August 3, 2004 to August 3, 2009. An application of renewal of the consent has been submitted and the current consent remains in effect until a decision on the renewal application is made. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the  degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies or other educational institutions). Individuals with disabilities who need accommodation should call 800-950-1144, ext. 3018 at least one week before the event. CMU is an AA/EO institution (see cmich.edu/OCRIE). 39391 3/14

The CTL Presents: "Blackboard: Building Quality Assessments"
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  • When:
    May 6, 2014 1:35pm
Date/Time: 
May 6, 2014 - 1:35pm
Where: 
Lakeshore Campus, Room D112

Building assessments in the new Blackboard environment has never been easier. Create multiple assessments loaded with a variety of
questions to help your students engage with the course content and review critical course material. Explore the various assessment options
including randomization techniques, exploring pools versus tests, understanding the survey tool and adaptive release techniques.

To register for a Blackboard Workshop, please go to
www.humber.ca/centreforteachingandlearning
If you have a suggestion for a Blackboard Workshop
please contact Mark at mark.ihnat@humber.ca

The CTL Presents: "Finder, Minder, Grinder": Analogy as Andragogy
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  • When:
    May 6, 2014 11:45am
Date/Time: 
May 6, 2014 - 11:45am
Where: 
North Campus, Room D225I

Time: 11:45 a.m.- 12:45 a.m. 

In this presentation, you will learn how to use sports, business and performance analogies. By using analogies and exercises from both within and outside of one’s core discipline, you will discover how to effectively communicate difficult concepts and foster a collegial spirit of co-operation within the class. Ideas presented at this workshop are scalable with potential application to a variety of disciplines.

Register Online at: www.humber.ca/centreforteachingandlearning

The CTL Presents: "Webinar: Mobile Learning and Today's Students - Insights and Trends"
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  • When:
    May 6, 2014 10:00am
Date/Time: 
May 6, 2014 - 10:00am
Where: 
Online

Time: 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Students today rely on smartphones and tablet devices as their key social connector and a preferred learning tool. Going mobile is one of the most effective ways to instantly enrich teaching, learning, and campus life—for everyone, wherever they are. Join us for a discussion of the insights and trends of today’s students and mobile learning, where things are headed and how we are getting there. Note: A link will be provided to registrants 24 hours before the webinar.

The CTL Presents: "Blackboard: Creating Community through Communication"
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  • When:
    May 6, 2014 9:55am
Date/Time: 
May 6, 2014 - 9:55am
Where: 
North Campus, D225J (Lab)

Communicating with one’s students is critical when creating and supporting online student/faculty communities. Thankfully, there are a several ways to communicate with your students within Blackboard that will enable one to build a powerful, interactive online culture. Course Messages, Email, Announcements, the Discussion Forums and Chat functionality are all powerful, easy-to-use means of communicating with students. Learn how to effectively communicate and get your students more involved with your course with this introductory workshop to Blackboard’s suite of communication tools.

To register for a Blackboard Workshop, please go to
www.humber.ca/centreforteachingandlearning
If you have a suggestion for a Blackboard Workshop
please contact Mark at mark.ihnat@humber.ca

Student Leadership Conference
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  • When:
    May 3, 2014 (All day)
  • When:
    May 4, 2014 (All day)
Date/Time: 
May 3, 2014
Date/Time: 
May 4, 2014
Where: 
North Campus
Contact: 

studentlead@humber.ca 

Student Leadership Conference
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  • When:
    May 3, 2014 (All day)
  • When:
    May 4, 2014 (All day)
Date/Time: 
May 3, 2014
Date/Time: 
May 4, 2014
Where: 
North Campus
Contact: 

studentlead@humber.ca 

Job Placement Portal Focus Group - coop.humber.ca
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  • When:
    April 14, 2014 9:30am
  • When:
    April 15, 2014 12:30pm
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    April 17, 2014 9:30am
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    April 22, 2014 9:30am
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    April 23, 2014 9:30am
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    April 25, 2014 9:30am
  • When:
    May 1, 2014 3:00pm
  • When:
    May 2, 2014 9:00am
Date/Time: 
April 14, 2014 - 9:30am
Date/Time: 
April 15, 2014 - 12:30pm
Date/Time: 
April 17, 2014 - 9:30am
Date/Time: 
April 22, 2014 - 9:30am
Date/Time: 
April 23, 2014 - 9:30am
Date/Time: 
April 25, 2014 - 9:30am
Date/Time: 
May 1, 2014 - 3:00pm
Date/Time: 
May 2, 2014 - 9:00am
Where: 
North Campus, Room D225I & Lakeshore Campus, Room F103
Contact: 

Questions? Please contact the Faculty Team leading this project:
christine.mccaw@humber.ca
or
george.paravantes@humber.ca

Come out to discuss your feedback on the coop.humber.ca website. Tell us what you love about the website and what we can change to 

ensure our students, employers and alumni find value using this site to source new hires or to find a job/placement opportunity.

We are also looking for your thoughts about what to name this site so that it better describes what people can do here. For example, this is not just a co-op placement site. It can be used for internships, placements, co-ops, or other types of experiential learning events.

If you have not had a chance to provide some pre-session feedback, please spend about 10 minutes to share your thoughts in a survey.
 
Note: Each discussion is limited to 10 participants.

Pre-Retirement Workshop
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  • When:
    May 1, 2014 9:00am
  • When:
    May 1, 2014 1:00pm
  • When:
    May 2, 2014 9:00am
Date/Time: 
May 1, 2014 - 9:00am
Date/Time: 
May 1, 2014 - 1:00pm
Date/Time: 
May 2, 2014 - 9:00am
Where: 
Guelph-Humber, Room GH117
Contact: 

Sherry Fast
Email: sherry.fast@humber.ca

Your Retirement: Financial Planning, Retirement Planning, Life Planning! ….are you prepared?

HR Services is excited to invite you to attend Pre-Retirement Workshops to visualize, map out, and create your own unique life planning blueprint!

Workshop Dates:

  1. May 1, 2014 – 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.         Financial Planning
  2. May 1, 2014 – 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.          Financial Planning
  • May 2, 2014 – 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.        Estate Planning

Location: Guelph/Humber GH117

R.S.V.P. by April 28, 2014

Event Details:

Please note: This session is offered twice, you can register for either Session A or B.

Financial Planning

  • Investigate the potential challenges and opportunities in retirement
  • Determine how much money you’ll need to retire
  • Understand and make the most of pension & government income security programs
  • Develop and manage investment strategies using several tax-effective and income-splitting techniques
  • Learn how to reduce your taxes – before and after retirement
  • Learn how to create a balanced retirement lifestyleHeart – Body – Mind – Soul

Estate Planning

  • What is a Will
  • Parts of a Will
  • Rules of Intestate Succession
  • Certificates of Appointments
  • What is a Power of Attorney
  • Important facts about POA
  • Interactive seminar with opportunity to ask a lawyer your specific questions

Please register today to reserve your seat by responding to Sherry.Fast@humber.ca  confirming your availability to attend a session(s)

Support Staff need approval from their Manager to attend – please click here for approval form which needs to be completed and returned to Sherry Fast, HR Services.

Looking forward to seeing you,

Sylvana Galati
Pension Analyst

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