June 29th, 2021
The Humber Arboretum with lush, greenery in full bloom on either side of a dirt path.

There have been many reminders over the last eighteen months about what is important.  

We have learned a great deal about each other, about our history and about what we want our future to be.  

I appreciate all of the Humber staff and students who have shared their personal stories over recent months and how we continue to support each other as a community.  

As we look ahead to the rest of the summer, there is reason for hope. As more people across the province get vaccinated and we move to the next...

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June 24th, 2021

In my May 12 blog, I wrote about our new vision document Humber Tomorrow, that summarizes our current operating environment and outlines the strategic priorities on which we will focus our efforts in the next two years. This document builds on our existing Strategic Plan.

Over the last few months as part of a consultation process, we have had the opportunity to hear from faculty and staff about the future of Humber and what we have learned during the pandemic. More than...

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June 16th, 2021
Humber College President and CEO Chris Whitaker smiles as streamers shoot out of a party favour in his hand at the Barrett CTI

Yesterday, we came together as a community to celebrate the achievements and successes of the Humber College spring 2021 graduating class.  

For those who were not able to join us yesterday, I wanted to share a few of the thoughts from my Convocation address.  

Congratulations graduates.  

 
I have often said that convocation is one of my favourite times of year. It is an opportunity to think about the future and the changemakers that you, our newest Humber graduates, will become in communities and industries locally and around...

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May 12th, 2021
the new lab is a circular, open space with a blue ceiling and grass-like flooring. There are tall green plants in the foreground and large, shell-like chairs and a computer lab in the background.

Welcome to a new term, full of possibilities. 

Humber College is focused on the future, planning for a summer term of both in-person...

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April 29th, 2021
Two students sit across from each other at a picnic table on the lawn with Humber's LRC building in the background

One of the things I miss most about not being on campus is the feeling and activity that would fill the halls this...

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