Thursday, November 24, 2016

LMS Demo Fest is Back - Blackboard Ultra Showcase

LMS Demo Fest is back! Blackboard will be hosting webinars next week (November 28th and 29th) from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on both days, demonstrating their Blackboard Ultra LMS platform. Webinar details can be found at humber.ca/lmsquest/index.php/demo-fest All faculty, students and staff are invited to join the session. Come see what Blackboard Ultra has to offer and join us on Humber College's exciting Quest for an LMS.

Toronto Raptors Box Seats Raffle Draw - Staff Lounge Sales

Visit the staff lounge between 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 25th for your opportunity to purchase these amazing raffle tickets before they run out! TORONTO RAPTORS VS. ATLANTA HAWKS December 3, 2016 at Air Canada Centre

1 for $5
5 for $20

Draw will be held November 30, 2016 at 12 p.m. Win box seats (8 seats total). Open to Humber employees. Winner will be notified following the draw. FIND YOUR REP: humber.ca/unitedway/assets/raffle-REPS.pdf

Retirements: Maria Gonsalves and Cynthia Good

This month, the School of Creative and Performing Arts bids fond farewell to two valued colleagues: Maria Gonsalves and Cynthia Good.

Reminder - December Payroll Deadlines

Reminder: The holidays are almost here, and with the college closing on December 22, 2016, payroll deadlines are also approaching. To ensure that all staff receive their pay on December 23, 2016, all payroll documents must be received in Payroll no later than December 9, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. Online timecards remain due on December 12, 2016. For the January 6, 2017 pay, all documents must be received in Payroll no later than December 15, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. Online timecards for this pay should be estimated and entered no later than December 19, 2016.

CTL Creative Launch Party

All Faculty and Staff are invited to attend the CTL Creative Studio Lakeshore Launch Party - happening this Friday, November 25th! Highlights:

We will have pizza, cupcakes, and refreshments available
A speech by our President, Chris Whitaker, will commence at 12:30 p.m.
Grand prize giveaway available to all faculty and academic staff
Swag! There will be opportunities for everyone to win some swag
Drop-in any time from 10:30 a.m to 2:00 p.m.

Notice of Hydro Service Interruption: North Campus-N and NX Buildings

Notice of Hydro Service Interruption: North Campus-N and NX Buildings Start: 10 p.m. - Saturday, November 26, 2016 Finish: 2 a.m. - Sunday, November 27, 2016 Purpose: To install meters on College electrical infrastructure. Location: N and NX Buildings. Backup power will be available. Staff, faculty and students will not be allowed entry into N and NX buildings during the hydro shutdown. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Nanos at 416.675.6622 x5580.

Winter Wonderland Silent Auction

Please join the second year HRT Event Management Students as they host the Winter Wonderland Silent Auction on Tuesday, November 29th in "E" Building Concourse, North Campus between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bid on exciting items, enter a draw to win a Pandora Bracelet and enjoy the winter atmosphere at the auction the students created and planned. All proceeds from the event benefit the Reach For The Top Foundation.

Humber College Journalism Students UAV/Drone Demo

Humber's UAV/Drone industry training partner AlteX UAV Technologies hosts the Drone Demo session with journalism students. Promoting safe and legal drone operations in Canada while deciphering the success and myth factors of drone technology, equipment capabilities and government regulation. Visit Humber's full UAV/Drone program at: https://mediastudies.humber.ca/uav

Humber Faculty Union's Food, Clothing, and Toy Drive

For most people, the holiday season is a happy and exciting time spent with family and friends. For those who are going through personal hardship, however, these times can feel even more challenging than usual.

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