Humber Centre for Human Rights, Equity and Diversity presents Dr. Awad Ibrahim, professor, Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa
"The Politics of Becoming Black: Enhancing the Success of Black Students"
September 27, 2013, 1-3 pm
Lunch will be served at 12:15 pm
Governor's Boardroom, B101, North Campus (205 Humber College Blvd.)
To register, please email candice.warner-barrow@humber.ca or call 416-675-6622 ex. 4808
What: Culture Days at Lakeshore Campus, in partnership with Lakeshore Arts
Where: Various locations on campus
When: Friday, September 27, Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29
Events include:
Friday, September 27
12-5 pm, L Space Gallery: The Migration Project (runs all weekend)
3-4 pm, Sthletics Studio, 3199 Lake Shore Blvd.: Bollywood Dance
7:30-9:30 pm, L1012: Ghost and tunnel tour
Saturday, September 28
9-10:30 am; 10:30 am-12 pm; 2-3:30 pm; 3:30-5 pm, L1012: Ghost and tunnel tour
10-12 am, L1017: Diversity Dialogue
12-3 pm, Assembly Hall grounds (Lake Shore Blvd and Kipling): Humber Aboriginal Celebration
Sunday, September 29
12-2 pm, L1017: Cake decorating workshop
Some events require registration. To register, please go to http://culturedays.ca/en.
For more information, please contact tom.haxell@humber.ca
There are three times for Eco Walks on Friday, September 27, 2013: 10 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
Eco Walk, Etobicoke Lakeshore provides an invaluable opportunity for students, staff, and faculty to explore, discuss, and enjoy the environment which surrounds your Lakeshore Campus. Join us individually, in a small group, or bring your classes and colleagues!
L Space gallery has partnered with the Humber Arboretum to give people a chance to look at some of the amazing bird species that exist down at the Lake. This walk and discussion will explore the importance of parks like Colonel Sam Smith Park in relation to migratory fly zones. Visit culturedays.ca or our Facebook page to register for the event: Facebook.com/HumberGallery
Tom Haxell
Phone: 416.528.3434
Email: tom.haxell@humber.ca
On September 27, 28 and 29 Culture Days activities will be popping up all around Humber College and South Etobicoke Lakeshore. Culture Days is a Canada-wide celebration of the arts and cultural life of local communities. In a joint venture, Humber College and Lakeshore Arts will be presenting over 25 free and interactive activities throughout the festival.
For more information, please click here.
Journey back in time at the Lakeshore Campus, once known as the Mimico Asylum. Learn the history behind the construction of the buildings now called the cottages and see, first hand, the extensive tunnel system that was once used by the Asylum. Find out the truth behind the condemned "Building G" and see what remains down below amid the tunnels.
The Ghost & Tunnel Tour is part of Culture Days, a Canada-wide celebration of the arts and cultural life of local communities.
There are several tours throughout the day. Times are as follows:
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. to 12 noon
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
To register for this free tour, please click here.
Student sale, swap, sustain, gently used or new children’s books, toys
We are accepting donations of books or toys that the ECE Student Council will be gathering for their swap/sale for loonies and toonies. This is the time to clear out that closet or basement and recycle these items for our students to use with children!
Donation Drop Off:
FX Childcare - contact Bridget Woodcock bridget.woodcock@humber.ca
ECE Department - contact Julie Valerio julie.valerio@humber.ca or Carol Reidcarol.reid@humber.ca
Writing a test or exam requires skill and technique! In this helpful workshop, students will discuss their current approach to writing exams and what they want to improve. Looking at different types of tests (multiple choice, short answer and essay format) and identifying strategies for each of them is an important skill students can gain.
Welcome back to HumberLaunch!
We provide Humber students and alumni with resources to help their business ideas grow into successful ventures.
Come learn how we can help you!
Where: Lakeshore Campus cafeteria, L Building
When: Thursday, September 26, 12:00-2:30 p.m.
Swag and candy will be provided!
For more information, contact humberlaunch@humber.ca
To register, go to: http://www.eventbrite.ca/org/4306972231?s=17618271
Rebeca Mahadeo
Email: rebeca.mahadeo@humber.ca
Workshop is 50 minutes in length and free for all students!
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An introductory to Blackboard 9 workshop has been designed for students. The workshop will introduce students to the basics and highlight some of the new features.
All students are welcome. Workshops are free for students.
Students can pre-register by emailing Rebeca Mahadeo at rebeca.mahadeo@humber.ca
Rebeca Mahadeo
Phone: 416.675.6622 ext 5887
Email: rebeca.mahadeo@humber.ca
Do you find that you never have enough time? Or that time seems to run away and you are left feeling overwhelmed? There are many challenges to managing our time in today’s busy world and this workshop can help you learn some strategies to help! Come identify your own time wasters and learn to use and apply a variety of time management solutions!