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2025 Holiday Toy Drive - Posted on November 12, 2025

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November 12, 2025

The Department of Public Safety is proud to kick off our annual Holiday Toy Drive! From November 12 to December 11, we’ll be collecting new, unwrapped toys to support the Toronto Police Services toy drive — with donations going to families right here in our Humber community.

This season, we’re encouraging everyone to think of all age groups, including teens, who are often overlooked during holiday drives.

Gift Suggestions:

For younger children: dolls, puzzles, coloring books, building blocks, or toy cars.
For teens: gift cards, books, games, self-care items, sports gear, small electronics, or art supplies.
For families: board games, or shared activity sets.

Team Giving Idea:

Looking for a fun way to get your department involved? Try hosting a “Gift Exchange for Good” — buy a toy you think your colleague’s inner child would love, then donate those gifts together to the Toy Drive. It’s a great way to spread joy, build team spirit, and give back at the same time.

Gift Card Donations:

If you’d like to donate a gift card, please email publicsafety@humber.ca, and a member of the Public Safety team will arrange a convenient pickup.

Calling All Humber and UGH Students

Students, you’re a huge part of what makes this initiative special. Whether you drop off a toy, organize a mini toy drive with your club or program, or donate a small item on your way to class — every contribution helps. Your kindness brings smiles to children across our community and truly embodies the Humber and UGH spirit of giving.

Drop-off Locations

North Campus

LRC Lobby
LRC 6th Floor
Student Residence Lobby
NX101 Public Safety Front Desk

University of Guelph-Humber

Main Floor Front Desk

Lakeshore Campus

L Building Lobby
WEL Building
Student Residence A & AR

Let’s come together to spread some holiday cheer and make a difference in our community. Every donation counts — thank you for helping make the season brighter.

Happy Holidays from the Department of Public Safety.

Questions of the Month at the Innovative Learning Support Centre - September & October 2025 - Posted on November 12, 2025

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November 12, 2025

Each month Innovative Learning highlights faculty questions received by our Support Centre. This month we are sharing questions from both September and October. These are not necessarily the most frequently asked questions, but helpful for all faculty members to know. If you need further support with any of the materials shared, please contact us: Innovative Learning Support Centre.

Question: How do I setup the overall grade for my course?

Answer:

You can learn how to set up the Overall Grade by completing this simulation created by Innovative Learning. If you prefer, here are the steps below:

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If you haven’t done anything in your Gradebook, at the bottom of the Gradebook you will see the Set it up option. The overall grade page will open up.

The option to set up overall grade, with an arrow pointing to the 'Set it up' button on the right.

Select the Overall Grade Calculation option. Please select Weighted.

The selection of the overall grade calculation, with options for points, weighted and advanced, with weighted selected.

Read the instructions located at the top of the screen. These instructions describe the function of each symbol within the overall grade calculation.

The instructions for assigning, unlinking, unlocking or excluding grades from the overall grade.

Please select how gradable items within the category should be distributed. By selecting proportionally, items are distributed based on their total points. For example, an item with 100 points will have twice the weight of an item with 50 points. Equally will ignore the total point and equally distribute weight for each item.

The options to proportionally or equally weigh gradable items within a category, with the option 'proportionally' selected.

If grading by category, input the correct weights of each category in their respective areas. Categories that are not being used can be exempted (grayed out row with a purple icon on the right as in the Homework category below).

The homework grade category is exempt.

If grading by individual items, unlink them from their associated category. This can be done by selecting the dropdown of the category and selecting the unlink icon next to the item that needs to be separated.

The option to unlink the grades in the category using the 'unlink' button on the right side of each graded item.

The item should now have a separate place to enter it’s individual weight.

The new 'assignment 2' category that appears after unlinking the grade category for assignments.

Note: The overall grade allows you to include both category and individual items in the calculation if desired.

Once all the appropriate weights have been entered, there are additional settings to the right of the screen. Here, you can dictate whether you want overall grade calculated based on the total of points earned.

Note: if these settings are not selected, the overall grade calculation will be a non-running total, and students are not able to view it. If you select Percentage, you can show the current running total in percentage.

Overall grades settings, with 'percentage' and 'show to students' selected.

Question: How do I teach using Teams? How do I use Breakout Rooms?

Answer:

Microsoft Teams is Humber’s official video conferencing tool for online course sessions. Microsoft Teams comes fully equipped with robust, professional features to maximize content sharing, collaboration and accessibility. When using Microsoft Teams to teach, you first need to create a meeting link; you can learn more by following Innovative Learning's article on creating Teams links, or follow the steps listed below:

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Step 1: Log into Outlook with your Humber login credentials.
Step 2: Go to the Calendar and Create a new event.
Step 3: Add a title, date and time to this meeting. Make sure to toggle on Teams meeting and click Save.
Step 4: Join the meeting, click the People tab and select Share invite to copy the meeting link.
Step 5: Share the meeting link with students by adding the meeting link to the Course Content area and Calendar in Blackboard. You can also share the link in an Announcement to the class.

Before the class, you can edit various meeting settings to ensure students participate in the way that is desired for. You can also share your screen or share live PowerPoint presentations during your Teams sessions.

During your sessions, you can encourage discussion and collaboration by using Breakout Rooms; please note that students will need to login via their Humber emails to join in Breakout Rooms. If students login using their personal emails, they will not be available to assign to Breakout Rooms.

Question: What is a rubric? How do I Create and Edit Rubrics in Blackboard?

Answer:

A rubric is a scoring tool you can use to evaluate graded work. When you create a rubric, you divide the assigned work into parts. You can provide clear descriptions of the characteristics of the work associated with each part, at varying levels of skill.

There are two ways to generate a rubric in Blackboard:

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You can create one manually,
or You can generate one using the AI Design Assistant.

Learn more about both options by reading Innovative Learning's creating a rubric resource. Rubrics can be added to assignments, tests, discussions and journals.

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For tests and assignments, you must associate a rubric before adding questions.
For discussions and journals, you must first enable grading before you can associate a rubric.

Learn more about adding rubrics to content items by reading Innovative Learning's article.

Please also note: Rubrics cannot be edited once students submit an assignment, test, discussion or journal that uses the rubric you are trying to edit.

Question: How do I create groups in Blackboard? How do I grade group assignments?

Answer:

There are a few different kinds of groups available for you to create:

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Custom – You manually create groups and assign students to each group.
Randomly assigned – Students are automatically assigned evenly to groups.
Self-enrollment – This must be a visible group. Once created, it generates an announcement to notify students to sign up to a group. Students must self-enroll to a group to become part of it before a group assignment.
Reuse groups – You can reuse an existing course group or group set you had previously created in your course.

Learn more about grading group assignments by viewing these instructions.

Question: How do I give a student an Accommodation, Exception, or an Exemption in Blackboard?

Answer:

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An Accommodation (learn more about setting up Accommodations in Blackboard) is course-wide and applies to due dates and time limits for all assessments in your course for a specific student.
An Exception (learn more about setting up Exceptions in Blackboard) applies to a specific assessment for a specific student, where you can change the visibility dates, or the number of attempts for that student, to allow them to resubmit an assessment. (If the student already has the Accommodation that covers the Exception you want to apply, you do not need to set it again.)
An Exemption (learn more about setting up Exemptions in Blackboard) applies to a specific student to be exempted from a specific assessment, meaning they will not need to complete the specific assessment.

Contact the Innovative Learning Support Centre if you need support. We are here to help!

Starting Soon: SFQ Season for 14-Week Courses - Posted on November 12, 2025

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November 12, 2025

The Student Feedback Questionnaire (SFQ) is Humber’s primary mechanism for collecting anonymous student feedback on the learning experience in each course, every semester. This process reinforces Humber's shared commitment to academic quality and reflective teaching practice and facilitates the continuous improvement of the student learning experience by using insights gathered from the students' responses. SFQ results are confidential and are not used in employment or contract negotiations. This process reinforces our shared commitment to academic quality and reflective teaching practice.

Before SFQ's begin for your course, instructors can add up to three personalized Likert scale questions and three personalized open-ended questions to the SFQ. This is a valuable way to align the SFQ with your specific course content, teaching practices, and initiatives, and it offers a convenient opportunity to gather meaningful feedback. About a week before your course’s SFQ opens, watch your Humber email for a reminder to submit your questions (for 14-week courses, you can expect to receive this email in Week 9, the week of November 9th to 15th, 2025).

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Some examples of likert-scale questions are as follows;
- “The unit assignments made sense to me; I understood their purpose.”
- “Student response systems kept me engaged.”
- “Mixing groups to work with different peers helped me see other perspectives.”
Some examples of open-ended questions are as follows;
- “What teaching methods were most effective in helping you understand the material?”
- “Was there anything about the course structure that helped or hindered your learning?”
- “How did inclusive practices (e.g., flexible deadlines, diverse content) impact your experience?”

Reach out to the Innovative Learning Support Centre to speak with an Educational Developer if you need help with forming these personalized questions for your course(s), or to the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Humber Polytechnic by completing this request form, where you can meet with and/or discuss your personalized questions with a member of their team.

If you do not receive an email with instructions on how to add your personalized questions, please double check using the SFQ date tool to confirm when the dates for your SFQ start; please also check your inboxes for messages from StudentFeedbackQuestionnaire@sfq.humber.ca (check your junk or spam mail if you don't see it in your inbox). If you have not received this email and want to add custom SFQ questions, please reach out to the Innovative Learning Support Centre.

Please note that once your SFQ dates begin, you will not be able to add personalized questions. This option is only available before your SFQ starts.

For more information regarding the SFQ and your SFQ dates, please check the SFQ News website available from Innovative Learning.

Humber’s New School of Clean Energy - Posted on November 12, 2025

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November 12, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Francis Syms will lead Humber Polytechnic’s newly launched School of Clean Energy. In this role, Francis will guide the development of the school while continuing to oversee the Information & Communication Technology (ICT) portfolio within the Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology (FAST).

The School of Clean Energy reflects Humber Polytechnic’s commitment to preparing learners for Canada’s transition to a net-zero future. As global electricity demand grows, driven by AI, data centres, and widespread electrification, the school brings together skilled trades, engineering, and ICT to develop talent ready grads for emerging fields such as nuclear and renewable energy, smart grids, battery storage, cybersecurity, and AI-driven energy systems.

This initiative builds on the strong foundation already in place across FAST, connecting existing expertise and programs under a shared vision for sustainability and innovation.

Recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for ten consecutive years, Humber is leveraging its award-winning campus as a living lab to advance applied learning and innovation. The School of Clean Energy will strengthen Humber’s position as a leader in sustainable, intelligent, and secure technologies shaping the future.

Gina Antonacci, Ph.D.
Senior Vice-President, Academic

Paul Griffin, Ph.D.
Senior Dean, Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology

Meet the Next Faces of Sustainability - Posted on November 12, 2025

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November 12, 2025

Email:

sustainability@humber.ca

Earlier this year, the Office of Sustainability launched the new Faces of Sustainability campaign, highlighting the incredible people at Humber Polytechnic, and how they integrate sustainability into their activities on campus! Follow along with our updates to see the great work of the Humber community towards advancing sustainability.

The next group of changemakers in our Faces of Sustainability series is here:

Aliya Dalfen, Liaison Librarian, Humber & University of Guelph-Humber Library
Daniel Alonzo, Associate Director, Capital Development and Facilities Management
Lora Nassim, Associate Director, IT Client Experience & Engagement, Information Technology Services
Skye Soobramanie, Liaison Librarian, Humber & University of Guelph-Humber Library

Meet the students and staff driving real impact across Humber Polytechnic by accessing the Faces of Sustainability campaign website.

Eco Closet Donate Now - Posted on November 12, 2025

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November 12, 2025

Contact:

Karen Aboud

Email:

karen.aboud@humber.ca

Poster for Eco Closet sale on November 19.

The Eco Closet event is a Humber event hosted by the students in the Event Planning class of the Business Program. The profits from the event will be donated by Humber Polytechnic to Youth Without Shelter.

Donations of used clothing and accessories are accepted into the boxes set up around the North Campus until November 17.

The Eco Closet sale is on November 19 in the E-Concourse at North Campus.

November SSE Splash - Posted on November 11, 2025

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November 11, 2025

The November edition of the Student Success and Engagement Splash is here!

In this month’s issue, we’re excited to share a message from Dimple Rai, Associate Director of Advising & Career Services, in celebration of National Career Month. You’ll also find monthly highlights, Humber Hawk news, top social media videos, and a roundup of upcoming events to keep you informed and engaged.

We invite you to explore the SSE Splash.

Humber Spa Microdermabrasion Promotion Extended - Posted on November 11, 2025

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November 11, 2025

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Reveal a brighter you! Microdermabrasion Promotion has been extended to November 14:

Microdermabrasion - $45
Microdermabrasion w/ LED Light Therapy - $50

Spa Services & Retail Boutique Hours:

Monday and Friday - 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:45 to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:45 to 6:30 p.m.

Medical Esthetic Services Hours:

Wednesday to Friday - 3:45 to 8 p.m., by appointment

Spa services will be available starting Tuesday, September 16, 2025 to Friday, December 12, 2025.

Appointments can be made in-person, by email or phone at thehumberspa@humber.ca or 416.675.5033.

Peer Active Listening Sessions Now In-Person and Online - Posted on November 11, 2025

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November 11, 2025

Contact:

Wellness Education and Programs

Email:

wellness@humber.ca

Help spread the word: Let your students know about Peer Active Listening (PAL) sessions!

Peer Active Listening (PAL) offers 45-minute one-on-one sessions with trained Peer Wellness Educators who provide a safe, unbiased space to talk, vent, or share what’s on your mind.

What learners will gain from attending a PAL session:

Know where to turn – discover campus and community resources to support you and your friends.
Know yourself better – build awareness of your own needs, experiences, and communication style.
Feel more connected – strengthen your sense of belonging and community on campus.

In-person sessions are now available at North Campus, Lakeshore Campus, and University of Guelph-Humber, alongside virtual options.

Note: Peer Wellness Educators are fellow Humber or UofGH students trained in Active Listening as part of the Wellness Education and Programs team.

Scan the QR code or register online, attend your first session, and receive a $15 digital gift card.

Flags at Half-Mast on Remembrance Day - Posted on November 10, 2025

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November 10, 2025

Flags at Humber will be at half-mast on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 for Remembrance Day.

Join the Humber community for our Remembrance Day Service at North Campus.

Celebrating the Retirement of Angelo Presta - Posted on November 11, 2025

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November 11, 2025

After a decade of transformative leadership at Humber Polytechnic, Angelo Presta, Associate Vice-President, Facilities Management and Development, retired at the end of September 2025. His contributions have left a lasting mark on Humber’s campuses, students and community.

Angelo joined Humber in 2015 as Senior Director of Capital Development & Facilities Management and was promoted to Associate Vice-President in 2021.

Under his leadership, Humber has seen the completion of signature projects including the Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation, The Parking Hub, the Student Welcome Centre at Lakeshore Campus, and the Lakeshore Student Fitness Centre. He has also championed major sustainability initiatives, including Humber’s Integrated Energy Master Plan, which is positioning Humber as one of Canada’s most sustainable post-secondary institutions.

Among the most ambitious projects during his tenure is the Humber Cultural Hub at Lakeshore Campus. The 365,000-square-foot, multi-phased facility, which will feature world-class performance spaces, film studios, classrooms and more.

Before joining Humber, Angelo began his career in healthcare as hospital planning and management where he had nearly 25 years of extensive experience in capital development and facilities management.

Colleagues will remember Angelo not only for his leadership, but also for his collaborative spirit and ability to inspire those around him. His work has helped create learning environments where students can thrive for years to come.

To celebrate his many accomplishments and wish him well in retirement, a farewell gathering will be held on Friday, November 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the NX111 North Community Room. All are welcome to stop by and share their thanks and best wishes.

We are also including a digital retirement card below if you would like to add your farewell thoughts and best wishes to Angelo.

Angelo's Digital Retirement Card

Mitra Gorjipour, Associate Dean, Faculty of Social and Community Services - Posted on November 6, 2025

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November 6, 2025

I am excited to announce that Dr. Mitra Gorjipour will take on the role of associate dean, Social and Community in the Faculty of Social and Community Services (FSCS). Mitra brings a breadth of experience in higher education, having held positions at the University of Toronto, Seneca Polytechnic, Niagara College, Kwantlen Polytechnic University, and Humber Polytechnic.

Mitra first joined Humber Polytechnic in 2017, serving as an accessibility consultant, and later on as an academic program manager with the FSCS. Over the past four years, Mitra has served as associate dean at Niagara College and later Kwantlen Polytechnic University where she led diverse portfolios. Through these roles, she has supported projects to embed work-integrated learning into curriculum; guided program reviews, revisions, and the development of new programs; provided leadership in building pathways into post-secondary education; and collaborated with faculty, and community, to advance the decolonization of curriculum.

Mitra holds a bachelor of science in psychology and a master of education in developmental psychology & education from the University of Toronto, as well as a doctor of education in higher education leadership from the University of Western Ontario.

Please join me in welcoming Mitra back to the FSCS, and congratulating her as she begins her new role on November 24.

Joanna Amirault, PhD (she/her)
Senior Dean, Faculty of Social and Community Services

Retirement Announcement: Wanda Buote - Posted on October 8, 2025

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October 8, 2025

After 39 years of dedicated and exemplary service, it is both with happiness and a touch of sadness that I announce the retirement of Wanda Buote, Dean Education and Training Services, known as ETS, this coming November. Wanda has been an integral part of Humber, contributing her passion, commitment, and expertise to everything she has done. Throughout her career, Wanda has been a pillar of strength and a source of inspiration for both her colleagues and the many individuals that she has worked with. Her leadership, guidance, and vision have touched the lives of countless people, leaving a legacy that will be felt for years to come.

Starting from her grassroots beginning at Humber's bookstore in 1986, Wanda’s career is a testament to her dedication and passion for education. Her energy, passion, business acumen and creativity have helped move Humber forward across multiple areas, including in her progressive roles as Scheduler, Operations Manager, Director of Continuing Education, Director of Partnership Programs and Associate Dean in the Longo Faculty of Business (known as the Business School during her tenure); Acting Director, International; Principal of the Lakeshore Campus; and for the past seven years, Wanda has achieved much in her current role as Dean, Education & Training Solutions under the External Affairs and Professional Learning portfolio specifically working with associations and regulators. Most notably responsible for launching and managing Humber’s two largest and complex Continuous and Professional Learning regulated programs – the Real Estate Education Programs launched in 2019 & 2025 and Condominium Management Program in 2021 as well as the Mortgage Agent 1 Program in 2025. Wanda is equally proud of her work supporting the Testing Services pillar of her portfolio. She was integral in securing Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) Examination delivery contract in 2024 adding to pillar’s numerous credential testing agreements. Testing Services supported the delivery of upwards of 100,000 exams per year during peak enrolment times. Wanda has expressed her pride in having worked with many talented staff and professionals over the years; she is thankful for their dedication, passion, and effort in supporting the success of many, many Humber graduates.

I would also like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Wanda for her unwavering dedication to supporting various college-wide initiatives over the years. Her leadership as United Way Co-Chair, Humber Gives Co-Chair, Humber’s Board of Governors Administrative Representative, and her involvement in numerous Humber committees has had a lasting impact.

Wanda's pride in her community work shines through her roles as Principal, particularly in the Lakeshore community. Her service on the Lakeshore Grounds Coordinating Committee, Lakeshore Lodge Long Term Care Home, the Gardens Project and the LAMP Community Health Centre Board for six years exemplifies her commitment. She was instrumental in launching the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre, leading stakeholder engagement, creating the vision and operational plan, and ensuring the community's active participation throughout the process. Wanda has demonstrated commitment to excellence, leadership, and community involvement through being awarded Humber’s Distinguished Support Staff Service Award, Distinguished Administrative Service Award and the Community Service Award and recently Robert A. Gordon Leadership Award.

Looking ahead, we plan to realign the departments within the Education & Training Solutions portfolio as part of our ongoing efforts to improve operational capacity and increase synergies. As such, Wanda will continue to oversee ETS until her departure in mid-November, at that time her direct reports will report directly to me.

As Wanda steps into this well-deserved next chapter of her life, we wish her nothing but happiness, health, and new adventures. While she will be greatly missed, we are excited for her to enjoy more time with family (especially in her new role as GW), time with friends and travelling with her husband Martin. Warmest wishes for your future endeavors! Please join us on November 4th on the 5th Floor of the Barrett Centre from 2 to 4pm to wish her well.

Jennifer O’Brien
VP, People(s), Culture and Organizational Excellence

Salisha Paccione, Associate Director, Purchasing - Posted on August 29, 2025

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August 29, 2025

We are pleased to announce that Salisha Paccione has joined our organization as Associate Director, Purchasing, effective September 3, 2025.

Salisha brings nearly 18 years of progressive procurement and supply chain experience, with a strong foundation in both public and private sectors. Most recently, she served as Procurement Manager for the City of London, where she led strategic purchasing initiatives to support municipal operations, vendor management, and compliance with public procurement regulations.

Prior to that, Salisha held key procurement roles with organizations such as WFS Ltd., Humber Polytechnic, Roche, and Shared Services West. Her background includes managing multimillion-dollar purchasing portfolios, leading complex RFx processes, fostering supplier relationships, and driving operational efficiencies. Whether working with unionized teams, public institutions, or global corporations, she has consistently delivered value through collaboration, strategic sourcing, and innovation.

Salisha also brings a unique depth of experience from the private sector, having spent several years at Bacardi Canada in both direct and indirect procurement roles. There, she worked closely with international teams and suppliers, implemented new purchasing systems, and introduced process improvements that led to significant cost savings and operational enhancements.

A certified Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Salisha is known for her leadership, stakeholder engagement, and her ability to bring people, systems, and strategy together to achieve impactful results.

Please join us in welcoming Salisha to the team. We are thrilled to have her on board and look forward to the contributions she will make in strengthening and evolving our purchasing operations.

Sanjay Gandhi
Director, Financial Planning

Welcome Stefanie Bernaudo to the Office of Research and Innovation - Posted on July 7, 2025

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July 7, 2025

Contact:

Tyler Charlebois

Email:

tyler.charlebois@humber.ca

We are pleased to announce that Stefanie Bernaudo will be joining the Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) as Associate Dean, Grants and Research Development, effective Monday, July 21, 2025. Stefanie will step into this role during Tania Massa’s absence and provide strategic leadership to support Humber’s research funding strategy, strengthen institutional capacity, and foster partnerships that amplify the impact of our applied research.

With over eight years of experience in research grant development and administration, Stefanie is a seasoned leader committed to advancing research excellence. In this role, she will be instrumental in helping Humber continue to be one of Canada’s top research institutions, pursuing innovation and high-impact projects that solve real-world problems and create meaningful outcomes for our communities.

Prior to joining Humber, Stefanie served as the Partnerships and Awards Specialist at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where she connected faculty with strategic funding opportunities, built industry and community partnerships, and supported the pursuit of high-profile research grants and awards. She also served as a Research Officer in the Faculty of Science at York University, driving research growth and external funding.

Stefanie holds a PhD in Biological Sciences, with a specialization in the molecular mechanisms of ovarian cancer. Her expertise spans grant writing, research strategy, contract negotiation, and stakeholder engagement across academic and applied research environments.

Please join me in welcoming Stefanie to Humber Polytechnic.

Tyler Charlebois
Dean, Office of Research and Innovation (Acting)

Kristan Lingard is the Senior Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness - Posted on June 25, 2025

Posted:

June 25, 2025

I am pleased to announce the appointment of Kristan Lingard as the Senior Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellness.

Kristan brings over 15 years of progressive academic and administrative leadership at Humber, most recently serving as Acting Senior Dean of the Faculty. Her appointment reflects a deep and ongoing commitment to student success, educational excellence, and institutional innovation. In her interim role, she provided strategic and operational leadership during a period of significant growth and transformation, expanding program delivery across multiple campuses, increasing enrollment and developing new programs. She is a strong champion of innovations in interprofessional education, simulation-based learning, and competency-based curricular design.

Throughout her career at Humber, Kristan has also served as Associate Dean, Program Coordinator, and Professor. A Registered Kinesiologist and former hospital-based practitioner, she brings an appreciation of the intersection between academic programming and health system needs. She is committed to strengthening regulatory and industry partnerships and advancing inclusive and responsive education at Humber.

Kristan holds a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology from York University, and she is currently completing her Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership at Western University, where she is building on her evidence-informed and reflective approach to academic leadership.

We look forward to Kristan’s continued leadership as she advances the Faculty’s mission to prepare skilled, compassionate, and career-ready graduates who will shape the future of health and wellness in Canada and beyond.

Please join me in congratulating Kristan as she begins her new role.

Gina Antonacci
Senior Vice-President, Academic

Todd Carmichael, Principal of Lakeshore Campus - Posted on June 25, 2025

Posted:

June 25, 2025

I am pleased to announce that Todd Carmichael has been appointed as the new Principal of Lakeshore Campus.

Todd brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a career that spans the private sector, international development, and more than a decade in higher education. He began his professional journey as an exploration geophysicist, working both in Canada and internationally, before transitioning to roles in community health with Canadian and global non-governmental organizations. His work in international development supported grassroots initiatives across East and Southern Africa, as well as South Asia.

Todd later joined Toronto Metropolitan University, where he led a Global Affairs Canada-funded program in Latin America and went on to serve as Director of the university’s international office. He also held faculty-based roles focused on strategic planning and partnership development, contributing significantly to the institution’s global engagement strategy.

Most recently, Todd has been part of Humber’s Integrated Planning and Strategy division, where he supported operational planning for key initiatives from the Humber Inspired planning process and the Building Brilliance vision.

Todd is also a proud Humber alumnus, having graduated from the Graduate Certificate program in International Project Management at Lakeshore Campus in 2005. His return to Lakeshore in this leadership role brings his Humber journey full circle.

Todd holds a BSc in Engineering from Queen’s University and is currently a doctoral candidate in the Doctor of Business Administration, Higher Education Management program at the University of Bath.

Todd will commence his new role on August 28th - please join me in congratulating him as he begins his new role.

Gina Antonacci
Senior Vice-President, Academic

Retirement Wishes for Margaret Fung - Posted on June 20, 2025

Posted:

June 20, 2025

After 15 years of exceptional service, Margaret Fung, our long serving and extraordinarily dedicated Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Manager is retiring at the end of the month. While we will miss her greatly, we are thrilled for Margaret as she embarks on this exciting new chapter. Since joining us in 2010, her leadership has shaped a safer, more resilient workplace that the rest of us have benefited from.  Margaret’s impact can be seen throughout our campuses as she led countless staff safety initiatives, modernized our health and safety program and recruited and mentored numerous health and safety professionals. Margaret provided Humber with outstanding guidance and steady leadership throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic, all in the midst of uncertainty and ever-changing public health restrictions. 

Her achievements also extend beyond Humber. During her tenure with us, Margaret was the 2011 winner of the Hugh Nelson Award of Excellence in Occupational Hygiene. This is an annual award presented to an individual who has worked or is working as an occupational hygiene professional in a full-time capacity. She was also a past president of the Occupational Hygiene Association of Ontario as well as the Canadian Registration Board of Occupational Hygienists and contributed to the growth of the field in the province and nationally. 

Margaret’s last day at Humber will be June 27, 2025. Please join me in congratulating Margaret on her retirement and in thanking her for her service to Humber. Humber is a safer workplace thanks to Margaret’s many efforts.

Christopher Parkes
Chief, Legal, Risk and Privacy Office

Celebrating Melinda Kao's Retirement - Posted on June 11, 2025

Posted:

June 11, 2025

Contact:

Lauren Phillips

Email:

lauren.phillips@humber.ca

Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Melinda Kao, who is retiring after 22 years of dedicated service at Humber.

Throughout her career, Melinda has made significant contributions across several departments, including Community Workforce and Development (COWD) and Program Planning, Development & Renewal. Her commitment to excellence, collaborative spirit, and leadership have left a lasting impact on colleagues and the institution.

While we are sad to see her go, we are grateful for the work she has done and wish her all the best in this next chapter of life.

To share your personal congratulations, please sign this e-card!

In addition, we will be hosting a drop-in celebration on Wednesday, June 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. in LinX.

Please stop by and join us.

Dawn Macaulay is Retiring from Humber - Posted on June 6, 2025

Posted:

June 6, 2025

After 17 years of dedicated service to Humber, Dawn Macaulay has decided to retire at the end of June. We will all miss Dawn tremendously and wish her the very best in her future aspirations.

Dawn came into her role as Dean of Innovative Learning at a critical time in Humber’s, and the sector’s, history. She provided guidance and mentorship to the Innovative Learning teams of Teaching Excellence and Digital Learning through and beyond the COVID pandemic, and in doing so supported Humber’s resilience at that challenging time. Over the past few years, Dawn has worked closely with leaders across the institution to foster a learning innovation ecosystem to help achieve Humber’s vision for transforming education at a time of significant change.

As those of you who have worked with her know, Dawn is a kind, collaborative, and deeply thoughtful leader and colleague. She has always led with respect for and appreciation of her team. She creates positive impacts for students by building meaningful relationships across departments to advance teaching and learning innovation. Dawn has an unwavering commitment to supporting and celebrating the diversity of students, and to helping faculty deliver inclusive learning experiences. Her leadership of Universal Design for Learning and her collaboration with Indigenous Education and Engagement on curriculum are examples of Dawn’s values in action that have helped transform Humber.

Prior to taking on her current role, Dawn was the Associate Dean Liberal Studies in the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Amongst her many accomplishments in her role in FLAS was her development of the Degree Breadth Committee, where she was instrumental in enhancing Humber’s liberal studies curriculum and in developing processes to support both current and prospective students as they pathwayed into and through Humber.

On behalf of everyone in Innovative Learning, PPDR, and the entire Humber community, thank you Dawn for your service and contributions to our students and community. We will continue to benefit from your contributions long after your retirement.

With deep gratitude,

Vera Beletzan
Associate Vice-President, Teaching and Learning

Exterior Closures at North Campus - Posted on October 31, 2025

Posted:

October 31, 2025

Contact:

Khon Ta

Email:

khon.ta@humber.ca

Exterior Closures-Nov 08 2025.pdf

Exterior Closures-Nov 08 2025.pdf

The courtyard near buildings D, E, F and G will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians. Access to the courtyard is restricted for construction activities in the courtyard and on the roof of building E.

Restricted access areas are highlighted in red in the attached image.

Barricades will be in place, signs will be posted and service personnel will direct traffic and people. Please use alternate exits and avoid going to the courtyard area.

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: Between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m.

SWAC Services - Notice of Temporary Closure - Posted on October 27, 2025

Posted:

October 27, 2025

Contact:

Leah State

Email:

Leah.State@humber.ca

Please be informed that the Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC), located on the second floor of the LRC at North Campus will be closed for a staff event on Tuesday October 28, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre (SWAC), located on the second floor of the Welcome Centre at Lakeshore Campus, will be operating on reduced hours and open 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

During the temporary closure, all SWAC services, including Health Services, Counselling, Accessible Learning Services, Student Connection, and Community Care, Residence Life, and Health Promotion, will be unavailable.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to supporting you.

In case of emergency, the following resources are available:

Department of Public Safety at 416.675.6622 x4000 or dial 911
Good2Talk: Free & confidential counselling for postsecondary students 1.866.925.5454 or text GOOD2TALKON to 686868
Therapy Assistance Online (TAO): Self-directed support programs, sign up using your Humber or Guelph-Humber email
KeepMeSafe: International student helpline and supports 1.844.451.9700 or visit online
Indigenous People's Helpline: 1.855.242.3310 or via online chat
LGBTQ+ Helpline: 1.800.268.9688, text 647.694.4275 or via online chat
Assaulted Women’s Helpline: 416.863.0511 or via online chat
Support Services for Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse: 1.866.887.0015
Distress Centre: 416.408.4357 or text 45645
Mental Health and Addictions Helpline: 1.866.531.2600
Central Intake for Emergency Shelters: 416.338.4766

Please note for learners seeking mental health support the Canadian Mental Health Association Toronto (CMHATO) provides free, confidential, walk-in and evening mental health support on campus. Services are available Monday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at both the North (LRC Building, Room 3005) and Lakeshore (L Building, Room L1017) campuses.

Homewood: Digital Mental Health Platform - Posted on October 8, 2025

Posted:

October 8, 2025

Homewood-Registration-Guide.pdf

Homewood-Registration-Guide.pdf

As you know, as of October 1, 2025, full-time and regular part-time support employees, and their immediate family, now have access to a full range of health and wellness services available under our new Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) with Homewood.

Homewood’s EFAP offers access to a variety of online resources to help you take charge of your health and well-being. The Homewood website offers mental health and wellness multimedia content including videos, self-paced modules and exercises, digital wellness sessions, articles and more.

The website also offers access to an innovative digital mental health platform called Pathfinder. Pathfinder tailors personalized care plans, service and resource recommendations based on your unique presenting issue.

Access mental health and wellness support when you want it — anywhere, anytime by smartphone, tablet or computer.

To access Homewood’s online resources, please follow the registration instructions below or this Registration Video Tutorial:

Step 1: Visit https://homeweb.ca/en and click ‘Register.’
Step 2: Type in Humber and click ‘Find it!’ Select Humber from the list provided.
Step 3: Enter the following invitation code: HCI970. Then click ‘Next’ Step.’
Step 4: Enter your information into the required fields, choose an email and password, and click ‘Next Step.’
Step 5: Confirm your relationship with Humber (e.g. employee, manager/ leader, spouse, dependent, etc.) and click ‘Next Step.’
Step 6: Enter your job title and hire date with Humber/ University of Guelph-Humber and click ‘Create a Homeweb Account.’

Please remember to validate your email address within 24 hours to finish your registration.

We encourage you to create an account, explore the EFAP offerings, and begin your journey towards positive mental health and well-being.

If you have any questions, please contact us at oe@humber.ca.

Humber College Boulevard and Hwy 27 Remedial works - Posted on September 29, 2025

Posted:

September 29, 2025

What You Need to Know

As part of the Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project, crews will continue to do remedial works for curb, sidewalk, milling, utilities, road, landscaping, and paving at Humber College Boulevard and Hwy 27. Work started January 1, 2025, and will last until approsimately December 31, 2025.

Lane closures between intersections may not occur simultaneously, but in stages, at different times. Consideration will be given to minimize traffic impacts to motorists.

Minor field modifications may occur when needed to complete work safely and minimize impact on the public.

Please take extra care when navigating near work sites, and always make eye contact with the driver before crossing in front of any equipment or vehicle.

Noise and vibration will be monitored when required during these activities.

Work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. Notice will be updated as required to reflect any significant traffic staging.

Project Overview

Metrolinx is building a new 11 KM LRT line which will run along Finch Avenue West from Keele Street to Highway 27, where it will turn, then travel south to the Humber College North Campus. The line will feature 18 stops and will bring more transit connections and faster service to Northwest Toronto.

Nuit Blanche 2025 – Upcoming Lakeshore Campus Closures - Posted on September 19, 2025

Posted:

September 19, 2025

Contact:

Casey Norris

Email:

casey.norris@humber.ca

Nuit Blanche 2025 - Lakeshore Campus Closures.pdf

Nuit Blanche 2025 - Lakeshore Campus Closures.pdf

Nuit Blanche returns to Lakeshore Campus October 4 & 5

As part of the upcoming Nuit Blanche event taking place at the Lakeshore Campus on October 4 & 5, there will be a handful of space closures and impacts on the east side of the campus. Most impacts will take place outdoors and on the event weekend itself. Visible work will begin to occur Wednesday, October 1 as outdoor projects are installed around the cottages, but impacts will be kept to a minimum and travel around the campus will not be affected.

During the event weekend, all Cottages and L Building will be closed for the event and regular activities will be suspended from 12pm Saturday, October 4 until 12 p.m. on Sunday, October 5 at the latest. Our teams will work diligently to open spaces on Sunday once post-event production wraps up.

Closure notices will be placed at all cottage entrances as well as around the L Building to keep the community updated.

Please see a full list of closures below:

Closures leading up to the event (October 2 to October 4):

Quad Field (Partial, small closures – traffic flow will not be restricted)

Thursday, October 2 & Friday, October 3 – All day

F Cottage Exterior – North Side

Thursday, October 2 & Friday, October 3 – All day

G Cottage Commons

Thursday, October 2 & Friday, October 3 – All day

L 2nd floor – Main Cafeteria area

Thursday, October 2 at 7 p.m. through Sunday, October 5 at 12 p.m.

Nuit Blanche Event Weekend (October 4 & 5):

Cottages C, D, E, F, H, I, J, & K fully closed

Saturday, October 4 at 12 p.m. through Sunday, October 5 at 12 p.m.

L Building & G Cottage partially closed

L Building – 3rd and 4th floor and West Side Stairwell (all floors) fully closed
- Saturday, October 4 from 7 a.m. through Sunday, October 5th 12 pm
L Learning Commons (Computer area & Study Rooms) fully closed

Saturday, October 4 from 7 a.m. through Sunday, October 5 at 12 p.m.

G Cottage 2nd floor and above fully closed

Saturday, October 5 at 12 p.m. through Sunday, October 6 at 12 p.m.

*All other spaces in L Building and G Cottage are part of Nuit Blanche and will be unavailable for regular use during the event

Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive (south of Lakeshore) & Ring Road around cottages closed (No vehicle access – TTC buses will be running)

Saturday, October 5 at 3 p.m. through Sunday, October 6, 7 a.m.

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We’re looking forward to welcoming our community, staff, and students to celebrate art and community at Nuit Blanche. This acclaimed event is back in Etobicoke for the fourth year, and Humber is delighted to be bringing our campus to life again with even more art.

We thank you for your understanding and support while our teams work hard preparing our campus for upwards of 250,000 visitors on October 4 and 5.

If you have any questions or concerns, please connect with Casey Norris (Casey.Norris@humber.ca) and/or Melissa Poliah (Melissa.Poliah@humber.ca).

Final Countdown - Upload Photo to OneCard - Posted on September 11, 2025

Posted:

September 11, 2025

Contact:

James DePoe

The deadline is approaching! All users of the North and Lakeshore Campus Athletic Facilities must upload a photo to their ONECard (Avro Mobile) profile to maintain access to gyms, fitness spaces, and athletics facilities. This includes all students and staff.

Deadline: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Enforcement Begins: Monday, September 22, 2025
Upload Now: humber.ca/onecard/myphoto.html

Why This Matters
In accordance with Humber’s Photo Identification Policy, photo ID may be required at any time “to access campus or enter a secure/controlled campus area.” Athletics facilities qualify due to:

Controlled entry via access gates
High volume of users
Higher-risk activity and supervised environments
Emergency situations where verified photos support the Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

How to Upload

Upload a passport-style photo and a government-issued ID for one-time verification (deleted after approval).
Approval is typically completed within 24 hours.
After September 21, access will be denied without an approved photo. Staff cannot override the gates.

Questions?

Athletics-related access: athletic.office@humber.ca
ONECard, photo, or Avro Mobile app help: Humber IT Support Centre

Don’t wait — upload today and keep your workout on track!

Restricted Access to Building E & Courtyard on September 13 - Posted on September 9, 2025

Posted:

September 9, 2025

Contact:

Robert Maniscole

Email:

robert.maniscole@humber.ca

Area Closures - Saturday, September 13, 2025

The courtyard between buildings E and G will be closed to both vehicles and pedestrians between 7 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 13 for construction activities on the roof of building E. Barricades will be in place and signs posted. Please use alternate exits.

Please view the two (2) attached notices.

Closure of LRC Drop Off Loop - North Campus - Posted on August 28, 2025

Posted:

August 28, 2025

Contact:

Roman Fuzak

Email:

roman.fuzak@humber.ca

Please be advised that in order to facilitate paving stone maintenance, the drop off area between the parking kiosk and LRC, along with Lot 7, will be closed on Saturday, August 30, 2025 from 8 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. President's Way road will remain open.

Should you have any questions, please contact Roman Fuzak at roman.fuzak@humber.ca.