Past Events

SSHRC Partnership Suite Grants Information Session - October 6
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  • When:
    October 6, 2025 12:00pm
  • When:
    October 6, 2025 1:30pm
Contact:
Grants and Partnership Development Team
Email:
getfunded@humber.ca

Dear Faculty,

The Office of Research & Innovation is pleased to invite you to an upcoming information session on the SSHRC Partnership Suite Grants.

This session will introduce participants to two key funding opportunities from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) designed to support academic-community and academic-industry collaborations:

  • Partnership Engage Grants (PEG): Support short-term, timely research partnerships between postsecondary researchers and a single non-academic organization (community, public, or private sector). Ideal for exploring emerging issues or laying the groundwork for longer-term collaboration.
  • Partnership Development Grants (PDG): Support the development of new research partnerships or the design and testing of partnership approaches. These grants are well-suited for faculty looking to strengthen existing collaborations or establish large-scale, long-term initiatives.

Session Details

This information session will provide:

  • An overview of both funding opportunities.
  • Insights into eligibility, scope, and requirements.
  • Guidance on preparing strong applications.
  • Information on supports available through the Office of Research & Innovation.

Whether you are exploring a new research collaboration or looking to expand an existing one, this session will provide the tools and information you need to get started.

We encourage all faculty members interested in research partnerships to attend.

Best regards,
Office of Research & Innovation
Humber Polytechnic

Interested in doing research? If Yes, please fill out this two-minute survey to be a part of Humber’s Database of Researchers to be involved in potential research projects.

Nuit Blanche Returns to Humber Lakeshore Campus
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  • When:
    October 4, 2025 7:00pm to October 5, 2025 7:00am
Where:
Lakeshore Campus
Contact:
Melissa Poliah
Email:
melissa.poliah@humber.ca
Poster for Nuit Blanche happening on October 4, 2025.

This fall, Nuit Blanche, Toronto’s free all-night celebration of contemporary art that transforms public spaces into extraordinary landscapes and animates cultural sites throughout the city, returns on Saturday, October 4 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.  

This year’s theme, Translating the City, invites audiences to explore the ways art interprets and transforms urban life, bridging language, culture, identity and place.Translating the City reflects Toronto’s multilingual character where more than 200 languages are spoken, and reimagines how we communicate and connect through spoken, written, visual, gestural, sonic and emotional forms.

Humber Lakeshore Campus will be Etobicoke's main exhibition area, showcasing 15 projects, including works by Humber students and alumni, and City of Toronto major commissioned projects by local, national and international artists.

For more information and a preview of the exciting projects coming to Humber this fall visit  http://toronto.ca/nbto.

Supporting Biodiversity: The Power of Wetlands and Ravines with the Etobicoke Master Gardeners
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  • When:
    October 4, 2025 10:00am
Where:
Centre for Urban Ecology, Humber Arboretum
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca
A view of the Humber Pond on a sunny day with Canada Geese paddling past.

Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for this free presentation and tour for City of Toronto Ravine Days. 

Wetlands and ravines, no matter their size, classification, or condition, offer significant environmental benefits to both humans and wildlife. Discover their crucial role in our ecosystem, such as supporting biodiversity, improving water quality, aiding groundwater recharge, and providing flood control. Learn how individuals can contribute to the preservation of wetlands and ravines.

Then, join a tour of the some of the ponds and wetlands of the Humber Arboretum. Remember to wear your walking shoes and dress for the weather.

The Eco-Garden Community Workshop Series is co-hosted by the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum. These weekend workshops are free to attend and scheduled throughout the year.

 

When: Saturday October 4, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 

Where: In person at the Humber Arboretum, found at the back of North Campus. Meet at the Centre for Urban Ecology (the glass building with the red door to the right of the Arbroetum's main entrance).

How:  This free event is open to anyone but spaces are limited. Please register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

Canadian Academic Integrity Speaker Series
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  • When:
    September 30, 2025 10:00am to 11:30am
Where:
Online
Text poster for Canadian Academic Integrity Speaker Series

Thomas Hipkin (The Writing Centre) will kick off the Fall Canadian Speaker Series sponsored by the International Centre for Academic Integrity - Canadian Consortium on Tuesday, September 30 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (EST).

Register now

If you have questions or would like more information, you may contact Jennie Miron at jennie.miron@humber.ca.

Cultivating Spaces of Belonging
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  • When:
    September 29, 2025 10:30am to 12:00pm
Collective Action Learning Hub

The Office of EDIB is hosting a Belonging Series this fall through its Collective Action Learning Hub and you are invited! 

Register now for a powerful, interactive session on how to foster belonging across our campus community—from classrooms to offices and everywhere in between. 

Cultivating Spaces of Belonging is designed for faculty, staff, and campus leaders who are ready to embed belonging into the everyday culture of Humber. This isn't just about awareness—it's about action. 

Through storytelling, reflection and hands-on activities, you'll:  

  • Examine the difference between diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and why belonging is essential for transformative learning and leadership. 

  • Explore practical strategies for cultivating belonging at the classroom, team, and institutional levels. 

  • Identify barriers that prevent individuals from experiencing belonging, particularly for underserved and equity-seeking communities. 

  • Practice frameworks for courageous communication, inclusive facilitation, and building relational trust. 

  • Participants will leave with concrete tools and strategies they can apply immediately to create environments where every learner, colleague, and community member feels a true sense of belonging. 

Join us for this impactful conversation! Visit our events page for information about future offerings.

Beaks and Brews: Morning Birds and Coffee at Humber Arboretum
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  • When:
    September 24, 2025 9:00am
Where:
Meet at the Centre for Urban Ecology, Humber Arboretum
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca
A chickadee eating seeds from a plant

Fall migration is underway! Bring your travel mug to the Centre for Urban Ecology and fill up with some bird-friendly coffee before heading out on a morning bird walk with a Humber Arboretum Nature Interpreter. 

When: Wednesday, September 24, 9 a.m.

Where: Meet at the Centre for Urban Ecology (the glass building with the red door on the Humber Arboretum grounds). The main entrance to the arb is found at the back of North Campus, just past the residence buildings and across from th exit of Parking Lot 1 (Directions). 

Who: Open to all 

How: Free. Just bring your mug and show up!

Exploring Trees and Shrubs - Etobicoke Master Gardeners Workshop at the Humber Arboretum
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  • When:
    September 20, 2025 10:00am to 12:30pm
Where:
Centre for Urban Ecology, Humber Arboretum
Email:
arboretum@humber.ca
Maple leaves that have turned orange for fall but are still on the tree.

Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free in-person workshop on trees and shrubs. 

Starting with an indoor presentation, you'll learn about native trees and shrubs in the area, their benefits to the environment and wildlife, how to identify various trees and shrubs, and considerations for incorporating them into your garden.

Wear your walking shoes and dress for the weather, because then we'll take the learning outside and enjoy the gardens.

The Eco-Garden Community Workshop Series is co-hosted by the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum. These weekend workshops are free to attend and scheduled throughout the year.

When: Saturday September 20 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: In person at the Humber Arboretum, found at the back of Humber Polytechnic North Campus (205 Humber College Blvd, Toronto). The indoor portion is at the Centre for Urban Ecology (the glass bulidng with the red door at the top of the path). 

How:  This free event is open to anyone but spaces are limited. Please register on Eventbrite to reserve your spot.

Nuit Blanche Call for Volunteers & Recruitment Session at Lakeshore Campus
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  • When:
    September 18, 2025 11:00am to 1:00pm
Where:
Humber Lakeshore Campus, L Building, Room L1017
Contact:
Melissa Poliah
Email:
melissa.poliah@humber.ca

Nuit Blanche - Toronto’s all-night celebration of contemporary art returns from sunset on October 4 to sunrise on October 5 in neighbourhoods across the city including in Etobicoke at Humber Polytechnic Lakeshore Campus.

Volunteers are integral to the success of Nuit Blanche Toronto. It's one of the most unique volunteer opportunities in the City! One night only, all night long. (Note: Pre and post event volunteer opportunities are also available.)

Volunteer Roles include:

  • Information Ambassadors
  • Ushers
  • Artist Assistants 
  • Project Facilitators
  • Accessibility Assistants 
  • Behind the Scenes Assistants

How to Volunteer?

Pre or Post Volunteers:

Fill out the Form https://forms.office.com/r/EdhaTcrrb5 to indicate your interest in volunteering at Humber Polytechnic’s Nuit Blanche hub.

Event (Overnight) Volunteers:

Complete an online volunteer application and attend a City Cultural Events Volunteer Recruitment Session

→ Attend the Volunteer Recruitment Session at Humber Lakeshore Campus

Thursday, September 18, 11am – 1pm, L Building, Room L1017

RSVP to a Recruitment Session by emailing spevvol@toronto.ca

Benefits of Volunteering:

  • Humber students can apply this volunteer opportunity toward their CCR (Co-Curricular Record)
  • Assist at one of Canada’s leading contemporary art events
  • Acquire new skills in event production
  • Experience the great feeling of helping Toronto be a liveable city
  • Earn volunteer hours towards community service or a VAACT stamp (Volunteer Award in Arts and Culture)
Take Yourself on a Storywalk in the Arboretum
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  • When:
    September 18, 2025 8:00am to November 28, 2025 4:40pm

You are invited to a self-guided journey through a special outdoor StoryWalk® featuring Walking Together (Annick Press, 2023), a story by Elder Albert D. Marshall (Mi’kma’ki) and Louise Zimanyi (Tkaronto), and illustrated by Emily Kewageshig (Saugeen First Nation). This StoryWalk® celebrates Indigenous ways of knowing and being, and reminds us of the deep connections between children, land, and community. 

What is a StoryWalk®?: An immersive reading experience where the community can read a story one page at a time while walking through an outdoor trail. 

Date: Available from September 19 to November 28, 2025 

Location: Humber Arboretum, close to the Centre for Urban Ecology, North Campus. 

Created in partnership with Humber & University of Guelph Humber Library, Humber Early Childhood Education, Humber’s Indigenous Education & Engagement, Humber Arboretum, and the City of Toronto, this walk supports Early Childhood Education students, the Humber and University of Guelph-Humber community, and especially young children and families. 

Learn more about Humber's first Storywalk®.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier Vermont. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. 

 

Everything You Treasure - For a World Free From Nuclear Weapons
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  • When:
    September 12, 2025 8:00am to September 17, 2025 5:00pm
Where:
GH Art Gallery (GH128)
Contact:
Kyoung A Heo
Tel:
416.798.1331 x6071
Email:
kyoung.heo@guelphhumber.ca
Nuclear mushroom cloud.

About the Exhibit:

The panel exhibition “Everything You Treasure—For a World Free From Nuclear Weapons” was jointly created in August 2012 by Soka Gakkai International (SGI) and the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) to commemorate the 55th anniversary of second Soka Gakkai president Josei Toda’s September 8, 1957, Declaration Calling for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons. The exhibit has travelled extensively around the world.

Concept:

Nuclear weapons are a continuing and direct threat to all that we, collectively and individually, treasure. They impact us in ways ranging from humanitarian, environmental and economic to medical, generational and spiritual. We ourselves are the solution to the abolition of nuclear weapons which provides an opportunity to transform society, win over violence and establish a culture of peace. 

The exhibit aims to:

  • To build a broader nuclear abolition constituency by providing the opportunity to learn about nuclear weapons from multiple viewpoints.
  • To provide information and perspectives that empower people to take action for “the future we want.”
  • To generate popular momentum toward the outlawing of nuclear weapons through a treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons. 

For more information, contact Dr. Paul Sherman, Director, Soka Education Research Centre on Global Citizenship at psherman@uoguelph.ca.

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