November 1st, 2021

Working together to establish more opportunities for students in Ontario  

A person wearing a grey sweater and button down sits at a high round table and smiles at their computer monitor as if they were on a video call.

The recently tabled Supporting People and Businesses Act included a proposed initiative by the provincial government to expand credentials in the public college system to include applied master’s degrees. 

This is very encouraging news and, if passed, something that would help keep more talent and skill in Ontario. Applied master’s degrees offered by Ontario colleges would create opportunities to develop critical skills and specialties within the province.  

Applied master’s programs would be integral to supporting local labour market conditions and regional economies, particularly as we continue to emerge...

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September 24th, 2021

Sustainable changes for a better community 

People at a Climate Strike march fill a city street, holding protest signs. One of them says: "There is no Planet B"

Today marks the third annual Global Climate Strike, created by students and activists to stop climate change and move their communities forward. In August, a United Nations report called the crisis “a code red for humanity.” The Global Climate strike goes beyond awareness and urges individuals to act. 

Like you, we are as concerned as we are committed to doing our part to fight the crisis. The United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals include 17 global goals that will help us achieve a more sustainable future, and they are pressing. 

Sustainability is...

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September 9th, 2021

Welcome: What to expect when you return to Campus 

Two masked Humber IT staff members stand behind a big white desk at the futuristic Tech Zone

The Fall 2021 term is underway! 

When you arrive at Humber’s North and Lakeshore campuses, you will notice some new ways and spaces that are designed to better connect our community. 

For those who have not been back to North Campus since March 2020, expect some changes to our infrastructure. 

Work continues on the Finch West Light Rapid Transit line, which will increase community accessibility and sustainability. You will receive periodic updates about the future station and how it will affect traffic flow during construction. Those coming to North Campus and the University of Guelph-Humber should give themselves some extra commuting time as there are lane closures around campus. 

A few months ago, I told you about Humber’s IT Services team’s...

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August 30th, 2021

Reflections from President's Breakfast 2021

A photo by Mohammed Taabish shows a bed of flowers around a rock with 'Humber' written on it, in front of three flagpoles at the Humber Lakeshore campus entrance.
Photo: Mohammed Taabish

The first day of the Fall 2021 term is just around the corner, but before the Humber community transitions into a new school year, we celebrate the one that came before at the annual President’s Breakfast event. For the second year, we are hosting the President’s Breakfast Virtual Series online.  

This morning, I addressed the Humber College community, looking back on our accomplishments over the past year. Tomorrow, we will honour our colleagues at the President’s Awards virtual presentation. On Wednesday, Sept. 1, you will have the opportunity to watch a video update about ...

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August 20th, 2021

Welcoming Fall 2021 with open arms – and a plan  

Students walk to and from C Building, one of the cottages on Lakeshore campus during autumn.

Humber is welcoming more students, staff and faculty back to campus this term.   

We provided an update on health and safety measures for Fall 2021 earlier this week, and I’d like to provide you with more information on how Humber College will navigate the coming months.  

Following the August 17 provincial announcement implementing requirements for vaccination policies in high-risk environments, the Humber executive team approved the introduction of a COVID-19 vaccination policy for students, employees, and visitors to the college’s campuses or facilities.  

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