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Professors deliver lecture, musical tribute for Ian Baird
Professors of the Humber School of Liberal Arts and Sciences delivered a special lecture Tuesday for their colleague, Ian Baird, who died last week.
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Et Cetera wins CCNA award for best campus newspaper
Humber College's student newspaper The Et Cetera took top honours last night as the Canadian Community Newspapers Association announced its national award winners for 2012 at a ceremony held at Toronto's Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
William Hanna Steps down as SMSIT dean
Dean of the School of Media Studies and Information Technology, William Hanna announced in a letter to colleagues yesterday that he is stepping down due to ongoing health concerns.
‘King of the HSF’ leaving the throne after two years of service
In the Humber hallways, he is known as “King of the HSF.” But buried beneath Robert’s Rules of Order and mounds of paperwork is a complex, determined individual with a story that may surprise.
Money talks. Union talks. Or does it?
Three years after part-time and sessional faculty at Ontario colleges took a vote on unionizing with the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, the campaign is still before the labour board because of challenges from college management.
Peregrine falcon, red-tailed hawk returning to Toronto
Hundreds of thousands of migrants are flocking to Toronto and its surrounding area – some for a visit, others returning to their summer abodes.
Police address community concerns in South Etobicoke
Toronto Police 22 Division gathered at the Etobicoke Olypium last week to host a town hall for concerned citizens.
AIDS research fundraiser points to progress, needs
Taking place in Toronto on April 28, Our Future Without AIDS will feature a night of food, art and technology.
Students should find relevant summer gig
First-year Humber student Katelyn Bates got a late start on her job hunt for this summer. Bates said she expects to be working a retail job to pay her rent this summer, but wishes she could find something more related to her future career.
Construction at North closes lots
The closure of four major parking lots at Humber’s North campus this summer to begin construction on a new building will threaten the number of available prime parking spots for students and staff.
“Man with heart” Whitaker leads Humber
After a nation-wide search, Humber College is set to receive its new president and CEO, Christopher Whitaker, to succeed the outgoing head, John Davies, on July 1.
William Hanna steps down as SMSIT dean
Dean of the School of Media Studies and Information Technology, William Hanna announced in a letter to colleagues yesterday that he is stepping down due to ongoing health concerns.
Joint web project circles the globe
Students from two schools, and two continents more than 18,000 km apart have completed the website ourfaces.humber-shenzhen.com, a site which explore campus life.
Professors deliver lecture, musical tribute for Ian Baird
Professors of the Humber School of Liberal Arts and Sciences delivered a special lecture Tuesday for their colleague, Ian Baird, who died last week.
Prison to open near Lakeshore campus
The increasing number of people held in remand while awaiting trial is driving Canada’s need for more prison beds, criminologists say.
Syrians abroad decry killings
“The Syrian army is killing Syrian people in the name of peace. This needs to stop,” said Sulaf Zear, a 2009 Humber graduate of the Engineering Software Skills program.
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Golf coach wins Canada’s top honour
Ray Chateau, head coach of Humber men’s and women’s golf team, was recognized as the top college coach and awarded the Canadian Coaching Excellence Award for his contribution to the sport and raising golf’s profile at Humber.
Fitness incentives sought after program killed due to lack of student interest
Humber’s BEE Fit Incentive program was cancelled last year after two decades due to low student participation but the athletics department is currently working on a new initiative to replace it.
Paramedic students training in self-defense as abuse prevention for first responders
Former Humber paramedic teacher Robin Young is the creator of a self-defence program specifically crafted to assist paramedics and first responders.
Varsity women’s soccer surges in last two decades
One of the most remarkable stories in the OCAA has been the growth – in interest, talent, and dedication – of women’s soccer over the past two decades.
Multi-sport athlete runs away with handful of top honours
While some students focus on achieving excellence in either sports or academics, triple sport star athlete Amy Walcott has effectively done both.
Summer sports leagues flourish in GTA
Over the summer many students will enjoy the warm weather by joining summer sports leagues, and with so many different sports ranging from badminton to water polo throughout the Greater Toronto Area, there are plenty of ways to keep active over the summer.
No tension between cheer team and Hype
Despite the rumours of a feud between the Humber Hawks cheer team and the Humber Hype dance team, there is no bad blood between the two very different performance groups.
Athletic banquet honours top athletes after a stellar year for Humber teams
With the OCAA season completed, the Westwood Arena banquet hall was glittered with glossy, shiny awards last weekend as Humber College’s varsity athletes arrived in style for the school’s 2012 athletic banquet on March 31.
Former athletes come back to school as Hawks coaches
Much of Humber’s success in athletics rests in the hands of the coaches for each of the teams.
Lacrosse club does not stick
Humber’s campus recreation department purchased lacrosse nets and sticks with plans to develop a new lacrosse club last year, but a lack of interest cancelled the program before it could get started.
Baseball holds open workouts to recruit potential athletes
With their second season behind them, the Humber Hawks men’s baseball and women’s fastball teams are both holding open workouts in the month of April.
Trading gym for beach after volleyball gold
Fresh off a gold medal win at Nationals, Humber Hawks’ middle/right-side hitter Andre Brown is staying competitive by training daily in order to play volleyball for Team Canada.
Impressive first-year curlers make nationals
It has been over 20 years since the CCAA hosted the Curling Championships and for the first year Humber varsity curling team, it was a major accomplishment simply getting this far.
Women’s indoor soccer back-to-back OCAA champions
The Humber Hawks have repeated as OCAA women’s indoor soccer champions after a two-day tournament held March 22-23 at Ontario Soccer Centre.
Men’s soccer wins OCAA gold
The Humber Hawks men’s indoor soccer team shut out the Seneca Sting 3-0 as they won their 12th gold medal in the 2011-2012 OCAA provincial championships.
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Record Store Day salutes indie retailers
Independent record stores around the world will open their doors on April 21 to crowds of excited fans anxious to kick off Record Store Day.
iPhone is latest in photographic art
“Public” has become correlated with photography nowadays and the word is the theme for Contact, an annual photography festival in Toronto and one of the largest photography events in the world.
Blog looks at book reading as public act
It started at a pub in 2006. Julie Wilson had just graduated from Humber’s creative publishing program when she witnessed a woman become “physically distraught” as she neared the end of A Complicated Kindness by Miriam Toews.
Anti-capitalist comic book recalls Toronto G20 protest
Radical readers are in luck this week as astute political graphic novel writer Gord Hill launched his second publication The Anti-Capitalist Resistance Comic Book today at the Spartacus Books office in Hastings, Florida.
Funnyman Inc. preaches respect
A 2011 Humber grad is bringing a new brand of classier comedy to the Canadian scene.
90s rock band, I Mother Earth returns
Canadian ‘90s band I Mother Earth has reunited to play a few gigs and release some new music.
Film students earn prestigious screening at Hot Docs festival
A documentary by Humber film and television students will get its world premiere at Toronto’s Hot Docs international documentary film festival.
Student’s Kenya project applauded
Tetley Tea has recognized the work of a student in Humber’s postgraduate fundraising and volunteer management program in the international community.
Artists strike back against Mayor Rob Ford
Rob Ford’s past war on street art has proven an inspiration to the city’s artists, who have produced a small gallery’s worth of satiric caricatures of the combative Toronto mayor.
Country of the Blind adapted into play
Students graduating from Humber’s theatre performance and production programs will stage a show based on H.G. Well’s Country of the Blind at Toronto’s Theatre Passe Muraille.
Canadian satirical newspaper launches
Former Humber students have brought satirical news to Canada with the print launch of their publication The Beaverton.
Rocking out with Vince Lombarrdi
The Vince Lombarrdi band is ready to blow away the crowd at their CD release party for Gameface tonight.
Student photos in Ubiquity exhibit hit coveted Queen St. West display
Final year students in Humber’s creative photography program are unveiling their work at Ubiquity, a Queen Street West show that will give them a coveted opportunity for profile.
Social media drives self-publishing effort
Clare Marshall, a 2010 creative book publishing grad from Humber, is relishing the release of her first self-published novel, Within.
Bully documentary raises rating battle
A storm has been brewing in Hollywood between the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and The Weinstein Company (TWC) over a recent movie rating.
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Yoga aids soldiers with post-traumatic stress
It is difficult for retired Canadian Forces member Bill Thompson to talk about his 35 years of service with the service.
Chocolate may lower BMI, study
An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but it could be better to dip that apple in chocolate first, according to a new study from the University of California at San Diego.
Grads dress to impress
As graduation approaches, it’s time for students to spruce up their resumes and put their best foot forward to make an impression on potential employers. But what does one wear?
Runners ready for 10K course with Olympians
Amateurs and professionals are getting ready to run alongside Canadian Olympic team runners Reid Coolsaet and Eric Gillis at the annual Yonge Street 10K on Sunday.
Dignifying the Lakeshore dead
In 2002, as Ed Janiszewski flipped through archives from the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital, he stumbled upon a document indicating there was a cemetery where patients were buried on the original grounds – now Horner and Evans Avenues.
Rising above dyslexia
“Dyslexia is classified as a learning disability, but if you overcome the challenges then it doesn’t have to be stigmatized that way,” said Connor Gilmour, 20, a second year general arts and science student at Humber who has learned to live with dyslexia while maintaining a 78 per cent grade average.
Entry jobs outside our field – but hope remains
Many students are spending thousands on education to work low-paying and entry-level jobs unrelated to their field of study after graduation, said a recent report by the Toronto Region Research Alliance.
Road rage incidents rise with warm weather approaching
Warmer weather makes drivers in the GTA hotter under the collar, according to police.
Hunger Games workout tests strength, stamina
The Hunger Games Workout, an eight week fitness program inspired by the new hit movie of the same name – began at Think Fitness Studios in Toronto yesterday.
Transformative justice seeks to repair harm
Humber has integrated the compassionate ideals of transformative justice in its police foundations and community and justice services programs.
Washroom cleanup at Humber a 24/7 task
Heavy and often slovenly washroom use at North campus requires a large team of custodians to remain continuously active.
Condom use by teenagers, young adults at 68 per cent
Statistics Canada reports that condom use among sexually active teens and young adults between the ages of 15-24 rose to 68 per cent in 2009-2010, up from 62 per cent in 2003.
Students seek silence in libraries at exam time
There is an increased demand for silent or quiet study space, especially during peak study periods such as midterms and final exams, according to Lynne Bentley, director of Humber Libraries.
Exercise offers peace of mind
Shedding that extra winter weight has become top priority for a number of Humber students as spring arrives.
Larger portions, easier not smarter choice
The childhood mindset to finish the plate combined with todays portions sizes may be one of the root causes of obesity, said Susan Somerville, Humber’s food and nutrition program co-ordinator.
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New digital textbook tech
Students at Humber can expect to find lighter textbooks at the bookstore over the next three years with the help of Café Scribe technology.
Year-end design show displays student work
Humber students had the opportunity to showcase their design projects to industry professionals at the Industrial Design Thesis Show.
Library building to see expansion by year 2015
A new building, which will include a library expansion, is being added to Humber’s North Campus.
Despite job growth, student openings unchanged
The great number of new jobs added to Canada’s market last month was not necessarily great news for Humber students seeking part-time jobs.
MP Bennett attacks the Ottawa plan to eliminate penny in fall
The federal government’s plan to eliminate the penny is meant to divert attention from the real issues facing Canada, said Liberal MP for St. Paul’s riding, Dr. Carolyn Bennett.
Digital wallet seeks to revolutionize currency, spending
Making everyday financial transactions could soon become as simple as pulling out your smartphone.
Campus lacks Internet filters but privacy not a security concern
Humber does not employ content filtering technology when it comes to web surfing on campus computers.
Employers requesting Facebook usernames and passwords
During a job interview, employers requesting passwords from candidates could be unwittingly forcing that person to breach an existing Facebook agreement that prohibits password sharing.
Not-for-profit sector provides solid pay for fundraising grads
Humber’s unique fundraising and volunteer management program is helping pair socially conscious students with financially rewarding careers.
Gas prices rising, not likely to drop
Despite lower crude oil prices in recent months, gas prices are soaring, and drivers are feeling it in their pockets.
Foreign interest may lower wireless costs in Canada
The federal government’s announcement that Canada’s wireless networks will soon be open to more foreign investment has many Canadians hoping it will mean lower service fees.
Luxury transportation at the touch of your Uber application
A new mobile application offers Torontonians the chance to summon a town car with a private driver from anywhere in the city.
Fundraising grads harvest social media
A pair of graduates from the postgraduate fundraising and volunteer management program are doing their part to make the world a better place.
Study reveals chances of retrieving lost cell phones
The odds of having a lost mobile phone returned are the same as guessing a coin-flip, according to a study conducted by Ottawa-based tech security company Symantec.
Film and TV industry growing in Ontario, openings for grads
Ontario’s film and television industry announced a record $1.26 billion contribution to the province’s economy in 2011.
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NHL player safety compromised with disciplinary failure
This National Hockey League season began with a respected veteran stepping in to bring justice to a league that had lost its way. The new sheriff, also known as NHL Players’ Association senior vice president of player safety, is Brendan Shanahan.
Real fans keep supporting their team no matter what
The Toronto Maple Leafs haven’t won the Stanley Cup since 1967. Sorry to bring that up, but it’s an undeniable fact. They also haven’t made the playoffs since 2004, and they’ve finished at or near the bottom of the Eastern Conference, and the NHL, in three of the last four seasons.
What Fox News mole revealed didn’t accomplish much at all
Joe Muto’s ambitious leaking of inside videos and photos from Fox News reminds me of a favourite childhood carnival game. You know the one, Whac-A-Mole, where you stand wielding a mallet waiting to smack that furry critter with all vigor once he emerges.
Clothes vs travel a cruel choice
You are what you buy? A study conducted by researchers at San Francisco University suggests that materialistic spenders are less happy, less liked, and have less satisfaction in life. Shoot. As a trend-hunting shopaholic, this is bad news to me.
Beatles at their 50th anniversary are still a force in our lives
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the Beatles’ first single, Love Me Do. The anniversary holds a special place in my heart because I am a huge Beatles fan and always have been.
Age restrictions to enter pro sports make no sense
The world of sports is frequently out of touch with reality, a fact once again made all too apparent through moves by the NBA to restrict entry to its future skilled tradesmen.
Beyond the screen’s counterfeit solace
It’s 12:58 a.m. Tonight’s party was good fun, lots of laughs, but I’m feeling a little lonely now and Facebook’s blue glow is calming. Amy is sick to death of studying, fighting continues in Syria and Jimmy is having lasagna.
Leafs fans: the answer resides in Ottawa
49-33-3-5 – this is the all-time regular season record for the Ottawa Senators when facing the Toronto Maple Leafs. That’s a .598 winning percentage. Add to this one conference championship and one President’s Trophy win post 2000-’01 compared to Toronto’s zero and zero. Post 2000-01, the Senators have also tallied 3 division championships and appeared in the playoffs eight times (and clinched their eigth post-season trip earlier this week) – making the Stanley Cup finals once. The Leafs, during the same period of time, landed no division championships and have made the playoffs only four times – never appearing in the finals.
War on used video games costs us
Remember video game rentals? I don’t know if people still do it, but as a kid, I would go down to rental stores and pick out a game for the weekend for around $3-5; far cheaper than the $50 it took to buy a game to own.
Why failure should remain an option
Since 2003, Ontario has increased its high school graduation rate from 68 to 81 per cent. Although the number looks impressive, it seems the decrease in educational standards at the secondary level are what have made the spike possible.
U.S. military must not fail to punish acts of atrocity
The Afghani desert is harsh and unforgiving. So is the United States military. One brutally massacred family from Afghanistan, as well as several others from the villages of Balandi and Alkozai in Kandahar province, will never have the opportunity to seek justice from the American government.
Chauvinism of Mad Men still influences workplace
Season five of AMC’s Mad Men premiered on March 25. It’s one of my favourite shows, but I’m disappointed every season to see how little progress is made with women in the workplace back in the sixties. I’m also disappointed when I see that we haven’t made much progress either regarding equality in the workplace.
Sports reporting tainted by sexism
It has never been difficult for me to admit that I’m a sports fan. I have grown up loving, watching, and playing sports and I have the jerseys and injuries to prove it. Yet, for some reason, as a woman, my credibility as a sports fan has continually been doubted.
Politicians lack vision for transit
According to a recent Forum Research poll prepared for the Toronto Sun, 52 per cent of Torontonians favour a transit strategy focusing on subways.
Horse racing must survive without $345M gaming deal
If I told you that there was a non-essential business that required government money to function and stay alive, would you support continued propping up of this business by the government? What if the government support was to the tune of $345-million?
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