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Welcome to Soc & Com, an online resource that highlights the work of the Faculty of Social and Community Services and the Principal’s Office here at Humber College. This publication shines a light on our amazing faculty and staff, and the ways in which we work with students and community to change lives.

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New Faces in FSCS

New Faces in FSCS

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

Meet new members of the Faculty of Social and Community Services.

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Dr. Doug Thomson and Dr. Emma Smith Receive the President’s Research Award

Dr. Doug Thomson and Dr. Emma Smith Receive the President’s Research Award

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

This summer, FSCS faculty member Dr. Doug Thomson, and Associate Dean of Research & Development, Dr. Emma Smith, were awarded the Humber President’s Research Award.

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Conference: A Comprehensive and Compassionate Approach for Addressing Problem Behaviour

Conference: A Comprehensive and Compassionate Approach for Addressing Problem Behaviour

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

In June 2023, Humber supported four Bachelor of Behavioural Science (BBS) students to attend a conference “A Comprehensive and Compassionate Approach for Addressing Problem Behaviour.”

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5th Annual Healing the Voice Within Fundraiser in Support of The Gatehouse

5th Annual Healing the Voice Within Fundraiser in Support of The Gatehouse

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

FSCS students and staff attended the fifth annual fundraiser in support of The Gatehouse, which took place at the Liberty Grand on Oct 5th, 2023.

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Conference: Challenges of Introducing Science- Based Interviewing Methods into Police Practice

Conference: Challenges of Introducing Science- Based Interviewing Methods into Police Practice

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

Protection, Security & Investigation (PSI) faculty Kerry Watkins, was a panelist at the Challenges of Introducing Science-Based Interviewing Methods into Police Practice event.

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Class Highlights: Fingerprint Development and Analysis

Class Highlights: Fingerprint Development and Analysis

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

Instructor Peter Gendi is thrilled to share the captivating moments of teaching students in the Forensic Identification (FI) program the art of examining various surfaces for fingerprints.

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Melanie Zuzarte Receives Child and Youth Care Practitioner Excellence Award

Melanie Zuzarte Receives Child and Youth Care Practitioner Excellence Award

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

Congratulations to Melanie Zuzarte, who received a Child and Youth Care Practioner Excellence Award from the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care.

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FSCS Events

FSCS Events

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

Read about our October FSCS events.

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Spotlight on SSW Community Partners

Spotlight on SSW Community Partners

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

Read more about our community partners: Albion Neighbourhood Services and Davenport Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Services.

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Collaborative Online International Learning

Collaborative Online International Learning

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

Another successful Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) took place in September, with students in the Bachelor of Addictions & Mental Health (BAMH) program at FSCS.

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Global Speaker Webinar - Community Safety

Global Speaker Webinar - Community Safety

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

An exciting three-part Global Speaker Webinar was held for students in justice programs at the FSCS.

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Growing Impact with Humber’s Centre for Social Innovation

Growing Impact with Humber’s Centre for Social Innovation

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

During the spring and summer of 2023, Humber’s Centre for Social Innovation supported the eighth growing season for the GARDENS Project – a partnership with LAMP Community Health Centre.

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FSCS Graduate Nominated for 2023 Premier’s Award

FSCS Graduate Nominated for 2023 Premier’s Award

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

Congratulations to Bachelor of Community Development (CDEV) graduate Lisa Post, who was nominated for the 2023 Premier’s Award.

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Alumni Spotlight Sevval Ogutcu

Alumni Spotlight Sevval Ogutcu

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

Sevval Ogutcu graduated from the Bachelor of Social Science - Criminal Justice (CJ) program in April 2023. Sevval describes her experience at Humber College as fulfilling and remarkable.

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Alumni Spotlight Izabella Dulinska

Alumni Spotlight Izabella Dulinska

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

Izabella graduated from Humber in April 2023 from the Bachelor of Social Science - Criminal Justice (CJ) Program.

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Motorola Summer Camp

Motorola Summer Camp

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

The Humber College Motorola Foundation’s First Response Camp ran for its inaugural session in July 2023.

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Lakeshore Library Reopens

Lakeshore Library Reopens

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

The Lakeshore library reopened its doors on October 30th.

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Active Attacker Drills on Lakeshore Campus

Active Attacker Drills on Lakeshore Campus

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

This September, Humber College conducted their annual Active Attacker Drills.

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Wellness Series Returns

Wellness Series Returns

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

The Wellness Series, hosted by the Principal’s Office, returned this semester with two keynote speakers.

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New Toronto Holiday Market

New Toronto Holiday Market

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

The fourth annual New Toronto Holiday Market returned on Saturday, November 25 at the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre!

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Humber College Annual Holiday Party

Humber College Annual Holiday Party

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

“The Gingerbread Express” rolled into Lakeshore Campus on November 25th, for this year’s Humber Holiday Party!

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Grace: One Story of Thousands Is Now Open

Grace: One Story of Thousands Is Now Open

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

Grace: One Story of Thousands is a brand-new exhibition presented by the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre in their main-floor gallery.

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Interpretive Centre Tours

Interpretive Centre Tours

Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4

With the increased presence of learners on campus, the Interpretive Centre is excited to share that over 1,400 students, staff, and community are participating in historical tours this semester!

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Exploring Social Innovation at Humber

Exploring Social Innovation at Humber

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

Over the course of the Winter 2023 semester, the Centre for Social Innovation hosted its inaugural Social Innovation Workshop Series.

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FI Students Partake in Annual Recovery Scattered Remains Lab

FI Students Partake in Annual Recovery Scattered Remains Lab

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

Humber’s Forensic Identification program hosted the annual recovery of surface-scattered remains lab in collaboration with various community partners.

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Welcoming Our New Associate Deans

Welcoming Our New Associate Deans

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

On February 6th, the FSCS officially welcomed Francis Syms into his new role as Associate Dean of Continuous Professional Learning (CPL).

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Emma Smith and Ann Wallington Seconded as Academic Program Managers

Emma Smith and Ann Wallington Seconded as Academic Program Managers

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

On February 27th, we welcomed Emma Smith and Ann Wallington as Academic Program Managers (APMs) in the FSCS.

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TPS Rovers Hosts Annual Investiture Ceremony

TPS Rovers Hosts Annual Investiture Ceremony

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

The Toronto Police Services Rovers Crew hosted the Annual Investiture Ceremony in March.

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Humber's Men's team Wins National CCAA Curling Championship

Humber's Men's team Wins National CCAA Curling Championship

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

Humber’s Men’s Curling team made up of five players and coached by student Zack Shurtleff qualified for the Canadian College.

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Rebecca Finlay Publishes New Edition of the Fit for Duty Textbook

Rebecca Finlay Publishes New Edition of the Fit for Duty Textbook

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

Police Foundations (PFP) professor, Rebecca Finlay, recently published a new textbook titled “Fitness and Lifestyle/Fit For Duty”.

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Soheila Pashang Co-publishes New Book Chapter

Soheila Pashang Co-publishes New Book Chapter

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

Criminal Justice faculty member, Soheila Pashang, recently co-published a new chapter in Cultures of Silence: The Power of Untold Narratives.

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Peer Fit Challenge

Peer Fit Challenge

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

The fifth annual Peel Regional Police (PRP) FIT challenge was a way for PRP to highlight their relationship with local GTHA Colleges.

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DSW Student Natasha Stasiuk to Represent Team Canada for the Special Olympics in Berlin, Germany in June 2023

DSW Student Natasha Stasiuk to Represent Team Canada for the Special Olympics in Berlin, Germany in June 2023

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

Natasha Stasiuk is in the Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program. She has been playing golf since she was 8 years old.

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Ken Robertson – Panel Member at Recent Autism Summit

Ken Robertson – Panel Member at Recent Autism Summit

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

Kennith James Skwleqs Robertson, known by many as Ken Robertson, is a student in the Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Program.

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Humber Pathways Fair 2023

Humber Pathways Fair 2023

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

Humber recognizes that education and career experience are not linear.

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FSCS Awards Ceremony

FSCS Awards Ceremony

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

To celebrate Faculty of Social and Community services student’s success, we hosted the 2023 FSCS Awards Ceremony.

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DSW PC Andrea Rutherford, as Panelist on Alumni’s Webinar

DSW PC Andrea Rutherford, as Panelist on Alumni’s Webinar

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

Andrea Rutherford, Program Co-ordinator in the Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program, was invited to participate as a panelist for a webinar.

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Spotlight on Community Partners

Spotlight on Community Partners

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

Field Experiences for students in the Social Service Worker (SSW) program can take place in various types of community service settings.

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COIL Abroad: Denmark

COIL Abroad: Denmark

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

During Winter Reading Week, a group of eight students from degree programs across the Faculty of Social and Community Services, flew to Denmark.

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Global Speaker Webinar: Approaches to Care

Global Speaker Webinar: Approaches to Care

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

The Faculty of Social and Community Services hosted a Global Speaker Webinar on Approaches to Care - Mental Health & Addictive Behaviours.

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Global Summer School

Global Summer School

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

Humber’s Global Summer School (GSS) is back!

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Q Summit

Q Summit

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

The Faculty of Social and Community Services was awarded a grant from the Community Partnership Fund under the leadership of professor Linda Hill.

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CSI Challenge Winners

CSI Challenge Winners

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

On February 25, 2023, 18 teams competed to win the Robert Fram CSI Challenge.

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Alumni Stories - Iman Minaz

Alumni Stories - Iman Minaz

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

"I graduated from the University of Toronto with a double major in Psychology and Health Studies."

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Alumni Stories - Nancy Omar

Alumni Stories - Nancy Omar

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

"I’m an Egyptian who came to Canada in 2019 with my family."

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Black Heritage 365: From Resistance to Resilience

Black Heritage 365: From Resistance to Resilience

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

The first annual Black Heritage 365: From Resistance to Resilience panel was hosted by the office of MPP Hogarth in partnership with Humber College.

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

On Mar. 13th, Mindfulness@Humber hosted its first in-person session at the Lakeshore campus in partnership with the Principal’s Office.

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https://sdev-communityservices.humber.ca/news/principals-office/mindfulness.html

https://sdev-communityservices.humber.ca/news/principals-office/mindfulness.html

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

On Mar. 29th, we hosted the final installment of the wellness series.

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Movie Night: Steadfast With Honourable Jean Augustine

Movie Night: Steadfast With Honourable Jean Augustine

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

On April 5th, we had the pleasure of hosting a movie night for the screening of STEADFAST: The Messenger and the Message.

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Florals, Naturally

Florals, Naturally

Vol. 3, Issue 3, April 2023

The Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre will be hosting a brand-new exhibition: Florals, Naturally featuring the paintings of Courtney Carstens.

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Humber College and Othram Partner to Create and Measure Social Impact of Unsolved Cases On Families and Community

Humber College and Othram Partner to Create and Measure Social Impact of Unsolved Cases On Families and Community

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

This exciting partnership will enable applied research initiatives to drive validation and adoption of new DNA technology in forensics.

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Michele Choma Selected for Inclusivity Committee at the OCSWSSW

Michele Choma Selected for Inclusivity Committee at the OCSWSSW

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

We are excited to announce that SSW faculty member, Michele Choma has been selected to participate in the Inclusivity Committee at the OCSWSSW.

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Appointment of Dr. Pashang to Board of Directors of OASW

Appointment of Dr. Pashang to Board of Directors of OASW

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

Dr. Pashang has recently been appointed to the board of directors for the OASW.

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Lawmakers Unveil New Bipartisan Legislation that Could Ban TikTok Across the U.S.

Lawmakers Unveil New Bipartisan Legislation that Could Ban TikTok Across the U.S.

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

Francis Syms, Professor in the PSI program, speaks with CHCH TV, a Hamilton and Halton and Niagara region network on new U.S. proposed legislation.

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Cyber Safety with Francis Syms

Cyber Safety with Francis Syms

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

This past holiday season, Francis Syms, faculty member in the PSI program, spoke with Toronto.com to outline key tips to avoid online scams.

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BBS Students Attend ONTABA Conference

BBS Students Attend ONTABA Conference

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

Four BBS students had the opportunity to attend one-day of the annual conference of the Ontario Association for Behaviour Analysis in early December.

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BBS Students Win Awards from ONTABA

BBS Students Win Awards from ONTABA

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

At the annual conference of the ONTABA, two students in the Humber Bachelor of Behavioural Science (BBS) won awards!

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Daniel Scwartz Interviewed for Podcast By the UK’s International Association of Crime and Intelligence Analysts

Daniel Scwartz Interviewed for Podcast By the UK’s International Association of Crime and Intelligence Analysts

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

Program Coordinator of Humber’s PSI program, was recently interviewed for a UK based podcast that explores topics on crime and intelligence.

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Kerry Watkins Interviewed by Local News

Kerry Watkins Interviewed by Local News

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

In January, both Global and CBC News interviewed Protection, Security & Investigation faculty member, Kerry Watkins.

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New Full-time Faculty and Retirements in the FSCS

New Full-time Faculty and Retirements in the FSCS

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

We are excited to announce four new full-time faculty within the Faculty of Social & Community Services.

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Introducing FSCS WIL Manager: Meaghan Catalano-Perez

Introducing FSCS WIL Manager: Meaghan Catalano-Perez

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

Meaghan Catalano-Perez has assumed the role of Manager of Work-Integrated Learning within the FSCS as of January 9, 2023.

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FSCS Exchange Students

FSCS Exchange Students

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

We were thrilled to host five exchange students at the FSCS in Fall 2022.

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Summer and Semester Abroad

Summer and Semester Abroad

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

This summer, all Humber students have the opportunity to study abroad and take courses for Humber academic elective credit or CCR experience.

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Faculty-Led Trip to Denmark

Faculty-Led Trip to Denmark

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

For Winter Reading Week 2023, eight students from the FSCS, are visiting Odense, in Denmark as part of a three-week COIL initiative.

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FI students compete in CSI Challenge

FI students compete in CSI Challenge

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

A group of students from the FI program are headed to the Robert Fram CSI Challenge, held February 24-26, 2023, in Maryland.

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You’re Invited to the Humber Cafe!

You’re Invited to the Humber Cafe!

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

Humber students and recent grads can work on building their professional networks now by joining the Humber Café.

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FSCS Receives $25,000+ Grant to Support LGBTQ+ Community Work

FSCS Receives $25,000+ Grant to Support LGBTQ+ Community Work

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

After a successful grant application from Linda Hill, the FSCS has received $26,243 to undertake an LGBTQ+ focused community project.

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FSCS Alumni nominated for Premier’s Award

FSCS Alumni nominated for Premier’s Award

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

Jacqueline Edwards began her career with the Correctional Service of Canada and became the first female president of the ABLE.

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Alumni Stories - Taiwo Olalekan

Alumni Stories - Taiwo Olalekan

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

"I came to Canada in 2017 as an asylum seeker from a country with little to no social support for its citizens or residents..."

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Alumni Stories - Jodi Kenny

Alumni Stories - Jodi Kenny

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

"I always knew that helping people realize and meet their goals was a passion of mine..."

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Current Bachelor of Community Development Student, Lisa Post, Elected Mayor of Orangeville

Current Bachelor of Community Development Student, Lisa Post, Elected Mayor of Orangeville

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

"I am filled with pride and a sense of accomplishment to stand before all of you as the newly elected Mayor of Orangeville..."

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Interpretive Centre Third Floor Gallery – Soul Existence

Interpretive Centre Third Floor Gallery – Soul Existence

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

The Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibition on the Third Floor Gallery entitled Soul Existence.

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January Skate Day

January Skate Day

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

To kick off the Winter semester, the Principal’s Office hosted it’s first of three ice skating days on Wednesday, January 11th!

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Social Wellness Keynote with Samra Zafar

Social Wellness Keynote with Samra Zafar

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

On Wednesday, January 25th Humber staff and faculty joined us for the January wellness talk.

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Principal’s Office Upcoming Winter 2023 Events

Principal’s Office Upcoming Winter 2023 Events

Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023

Join us for our events this semester. Stay connected on Instagram and Twitter by following @humberlakeshore

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Experience Humber

Experience Humber

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

On Saturday, June 4, 2022, we excitedly welcomed students back to the Lakeshore Campus for our Experience Humber Event.

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Ontario College Fair 2022

Ontario College Fair 2022

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

Humber College had a strong presence in the 2022 Ontario College Fair, which took place October 19th and October 20th

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Fall Open House 2022: Nov 12

Fall Open House 2022: Nov 12

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

Our annual Fall Open House event will take place on Saturday, November 12th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Lakeshore Campus.

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Annual Alexandre Boucher Memorial Lecture

Annual Alexandre Boucher Memorial Lecture

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, the 6th Annual Alexandre Boucher Memorial Lecture is an event held in memory of Alexandre Boucher, a Criminal Justice Degree student.

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Fall 2022 Convocation Ceremony

Fall 2022 Convocation Ceremony

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

Humber Fall 2022 in-person convocation ceremonies will be on November 3rd at 7:00 p.m. for the Faculty of Social and Community Services (FSCS) at the Toronto Congress Centre (North Building).

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A.B.L.E. Gala 2022

A.B.L.E. Gala 2022

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

On Saturday, October 1st a group of FSCS faculty, staff and students attended the A.B.L.E. 30th Anniversary Scholarship and Awards Gala.

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PSI Professor Work Cited at Supreme Court

PSI Professor Work Cited at Supreme Court

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

Professor Kerry Watkins, of the Protection, Security and Investigation program, had his 2016 article from Criminal Law Quarterly cited twice in a Supreme Court of Canada decision.

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IAWP Conference

IAWP Conference

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

On September 14, the Faculty of Social and Community Services (FSCS) sponsored 5 students to attend the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) conference in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

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TPS Rovers honoured at the LAMP Community Awards

TPS Rovers honoured at the LAMP Community Awards

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

Congratulations to the 22 Division Toronto Police Services Rover crew who received an award at LAMP’s 22nd Awards of Merit on June 22, 2022.

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Anti-Black Racism Course

Anti-Black Racism Course

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

Professor Everton Lewis taught a new class to our Bachelor of Community Development students this year, titled “Anti-Black Racism: Critical Theory and Practice”.

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Active Attacker Drill

Active Attacker Drill

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

Humber’s annual Active Attacker Drill aims at testing safety procedures and ensure community members know how to respond in the unlikely event of an active attacker on campus.

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Summer Abroad

Summer Abroad

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

This summer, Humber students were able to travel abroad again for the first time since the pandemic.

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Incoming Exchange Students & Peer Guide Program

Incoming Exchange Students & Peer Guide Program

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

The Faculty of Social and Community Services (FSCS) aare excited to have welcomed incoming exchange students again for the first time since before the pandemic.

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Global Summer School

Global Summer School

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

A total of 146 students from around the world enrolled in Humber’s Global Summer School which ran in-person this year.

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Humber – UWI COIL

Humber – UWI COIL

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

Criminal Justice students at Humber participated in a COIL project with our academic partner University of West Indies (UWI) - Jamaica Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Master of Criminology programs.

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Study Abroad is Back!

Study Abroad is Back!

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

After over two years of travel restrictions limiting mobility opportunities for students, we are excited that in-person study abroad programs have returned!

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Virtual Programming Continues

Virtual Programming Continues

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

This semester, while in-person classes, activities and other opportunities resumed, at FSCS, we continued to offer many global learning opportunities virtually.

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Virtual Course at KGU

Virtual Course at KGU

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

Virtual study abroad opportunities at our partner institution in Japan, Kansai Gaidai University (KGU) are still being offered this semester, for Humber students.

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Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

This Fall, two COILs are running, in partnership with two of our academic partners in Denmark – UCL University College, and UC Absalon.

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Global Speaker Webinar

Global Speaker Webinar

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

On October 25, a Global Speaker Webinar brought together a specialist in Canada and the Netherlands on the topic of Working with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities: Supports & Interventions.

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Developing a Best Practice Model for Mental Health Crisis Care: A Community-Engaged Approach

Developing a Best Practice Model for Mental Health Crisis Care: A Community-Engaged Approach

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

Emergency response to mental health calls has recently gained attention, recognizing that these interactions may have substantial, potentially life and death consequences for those in distress.

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Humber talks Social Innovation and Community Engagement with CiCan

Humber talks Social Innovation and Community Engagement with CiCan

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

FSCS Senior Dean and Lakeshore Principal, June MacDonald-Jenkins, joined with Tyler Charlebois, Director of Humber’s Centres of Innovation Network and Partnership Development, to chat with CICan.

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Alumni Stories: Anna-Lori Stennett-Thomas

Alumni Stories: Anna-Lori Stennett-Thomas

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

"Before choosing Criminal Justice for my undergrad, I was confused and uncertain about what I wanted to pursue."

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Alumni Stories: Viktoria Varga

Alumni Stories: Viktoria Varga

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

"While I was working at British Telecom, I received some cybersecurity training, and decided that this is the field where I see myself in the future."

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Alumni Stories: Hilry Neale Jr.

Alumni Stories: Hilry Neale Jr.

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

"I began my Humber journey in 2011 where I enrolled in the Community and Justice Services Diploma program. I then transferred into the Criminal Justice Degree program in 2014."

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Alumni Stories - Spotlight on Police Foundations

Alumni Stories - Spotlight on Police Foundations

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

"Attending Humber College’s Police Foundations program (PFP) was one of the most important decisions I’ve made in both my academic and professional career."

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PSI and PFP Scholarships

PSI and PFP Scholarships

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

Students from the Protection, Security and Investigation (PSI) program are eligible for the Toronto Crime Stoppers scholarship, which awards one student annually for outstanding leadership.

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The GARDENS Project

The GARDENS Project

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

The GARDENS Project is a collaboration between LAMP Community Health Centre and Humber College, with oversight by the GARDENS Advisory Council (GAC).

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Sustainability Projects at Humber

Sustainability Projects at Humber

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

From the new Friendlier reusable container pilot to the introduction of Birch Bark Coffee from Indigenous Fair-Trade roasters, our campus continues to make strides towards a more eco-friendly future.

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Lakeshore Campus on the Silver Screen

Lakeshore Campus on the Silver Screen

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

The Humber Lakeshore Grounds have been a popular setting for films, TV shows, and commercials since the late 1970s.

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Outdoor Teaching Sit Upons

Outdoor Teaching Sit Upons

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

To support sustainable, Indigenous and interactive outdoor education the Lakeshore Principal’s Office has purchased a set of 50 foam sit-upons, which can be used to establish an outdoor classroom.

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Nuit Blanche Touches Down on Humber’s Lakeshore Campus

Nuit Blanche Touches Down on Humber’s Lakeshore Campus

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

On October 1st the Lakeshore Campus welcomed upwards of 10,000 visitors during our first ever Nuit Blanche event. Nuit Blanche is a city-wide exhibition featuring art projects from various artists.

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Moving for Mental Health Awareness

Moving for Mental Health Awareness

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

The Humber Lakeshore Principal’s Office and Humber Lakeshore Athletics were excited to host our Annual Moving for Mental Health Awareness Event again for the first time since 2019.

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Stem Cell Swabbing

Stem Cell Swabbing

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

Did you know there are currently over 1,000 Canadian patients waiting for a stem cell match? To assist, Humber partnered with the Canadian Blood Services to host our first Stem Cell Swabbing Event.

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Wellness Talks

Wellness Talks

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

Humber Faculty and Staff joined us on October 24th from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the BMO Commons for our Wellness Talk. This month’s wellness talk was facilitated by speaker and comedian Kate Davis.

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Humber Holiday Party

Humber Holiday Party

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

“Walking in a Winter Wonderland” – Is exactly how we’d like our Humber staff/faculty and their families to feel during this year’s Holiday Party!

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Interpretive Centre Campus Tunnel Tours

Interpretive Centre Campus Tunnel Tours

Vol. 3, Issue 1, November 2022

As we welcomed our learners back to campus this September, many of them joined the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre on tour.

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Back on Campus

Back on Campus

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

We were excited to welcome students back on campus for in-person learning this semester, starting the week after Reading Week, on March 7, 2022.

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Humber Named Top Green Employer

Humber Named Top Green Employer

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

Humber College was named one of Canada’s Greenest Employers in 2022, which is the seventh year in a row!

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Police Foundations Program Launches Course on Mental Health and Addictions!

Police Foundations Program Launches Course on Mental Health and Addictions!

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

Beginning Fall 2022, the Police Foundations Program (PFP) will now offer Mental Health and Addictions as a mandatory course for all PFP students to take.

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Forensic Identification Lab: Exploring the Recovery of Surface-Scattered Remains

Forensic Identification Lab: Exploring the Recovery of Surface-Scattered Remains

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

On March 28, an innovative lab took place on campus for students in the Forensic Identification (FI) program.

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Celebrating Two New Doctors in the FSCS

Celebrating Two New Doctors in the FSCS

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

Congratulations to both Dr. Vachon and Dr. Seow on their accomplishments.

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FSCS Instructor Jacob Davis Co-Publishes Chapter on Use of Force Theory

FSCS Instructor Jacob Davis Co-Publishes Chapter on Use of Force Theory

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

Jacob Davis, instructor in the Criminal Justice program, co-published a chapter on Use of Force Theory, in the forthcoming Fundamentals of Security, 2nd Ed.

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New and Ground Breaking Forensics Research Equipment at Humber

New and Ground Breaking Forensics Research Equipment at Humber

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

Debbie Harris and entire Forensic Identification team are very excited to introduce the newest edition to the Humber College Forensic Identification Graduate Cert. 

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Phil Burge’s Recent Publication: An Interdisciplinary Pilot to Support Adoption of Universal Design for Learning in Course Redesign

Phil Burge’s Recent Publication: An Interdisciplinary Pilot to Support Adoption of Universal Design for Learning in Course Redesign

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

The Faculty would like to congratulate professor Phil Burge on his most recent publication on universal design.

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Work-Integrated Learning Month

Work-Integrated Learning Month

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada celebrates the successes of Work-Integrated Learning programs across Canada.

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Discover Ability Network Campus Ambassador Program

Discover Ability Network Campus Ambassador Program

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

The Ambassador Program was created to invite students across the college to work directly with the Chamber of Commerce.

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Welcome to the WIL Centre

Welcome to the WIL Centre

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

For the first time in two years, the WIL Centre re-opened its doors on March 7, 2022.

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Spotlight on Community Partners -  Social Service Worker (SSW)

Spotlight on Community Partners - Social Service Worker (SSW)

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

Field Experiences for students in the Social Service Worker (SSW) program can take place in various types of community service settings.

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Semester Exchange

Semester Exchange

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

Humber students can participate in semester exchanges again! 

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Summer Abroad

Summer Abroad

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

With travel in many parts of the world opened up again, students are participating in study abroad programs across Europe this summer!

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Alumni Stories - Andrew Gris

Alumni Stories - Andrew Gris

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

The Addictions and Mental Health (ADMH) program at Humber was a good fit for me as someone who was trying to make a career change.

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Alumni Stories - Nellie Klump

Alumni Stories - Nellie Klump

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

Looking to start a second career, I came to the Humber Addictions and Mental Health (ADMH) program as I was drawn to the practicum component.

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Alumni Stories - Scott Swiniarski

Alumni Stories - Scott Swiniarski

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

I had selected the Addictions and Mental Health graduate certificate program at Humber because I wanted to support folks through some of their most difficult experiences.

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Bottled Up Exhibition on Now + Scene & Unseen at the Third Floor Gallery

Bottled Up Exhibition on Now + Scene & Unseen at the Third Floor Gallery

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

Explore the history of Prohibition in Ontario, and the communities it most affected at The Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre’s new exhibition.

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Tunnel Tours are Back – Book Now!

Tunnel Tours are Back – Book Now!

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

The Interpretive Centre is excited to resume guided historic tours of the Lakeshore Grounds this spring!

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Stepping into Spring Challenge

Stepping into Spring Challenge

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

The Office of the Principal and Humber Lakeshore Athletics teamed up to form and execute the inaugural Stepping into Spring Challenge.

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GARDENS Updates

GARDENS Updates

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

The GARDENS Project is an organization that works to support food security through community engagement in South Etobicoke.

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Global Summer School

Global Summer School

Vol. 2, Issue 4, June 2022

Since launching in 2019, over 400 students from 45 different academic programs, 33 academic institutions and 35 countries worldwide have participated.

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CYC Course On Disability Justice

CYC Course On Disability Justice

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

The Bachelors Program in Child and Youth Care offered an innovative course in Disability and Child and Youth Care for the first time in Fall 2021.

Forensic Identification Labs on Campus

Forensic Identification Labs on Campus

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

Students in the Forensic Identification (FI) Post Graduate program have been participating in some exciting labs on campus this semester.

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CE Courses for Staff

CE Courses for Staff

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

As part of Humber’s Professional Development policy, staff can take advantage of a variety of funded courses, at a reduced tuition cost of only $20.

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Orangeville Archives Launched

Orangeville Archives Launched

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

After 15 years, Humber’s Orangeville campus closed its doors in Summer 2021, but memories from it will live on.

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Welcome to the WIL Centre

Welcome to the WIL Centre

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

Do you want to know more about Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) at Humber? Humber has a new Work-Integrated Learning website!

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Spotlight on Community Partners - Bachelor of Behavioural Science

Spotlight on Community Partners - Bachelor of Behavioural Science

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

Bachelor of Behavioural Science community partners continue to engage Humber students through virtual and on-site Work-Integrated Learning experiences

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Securing Field Experience Process

Securing Field Experience Process

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

The WIL Centre aims to provide students with the resources and tools they need to feel prepared beginning their Field Experience.

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CCID Conference

CCID Conference

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

From March 4 to March 7, Community Colleges for International Development (CCID) held its 46th annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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Humber Global Summer School

Humber Global Summer School

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

Humber’s Global Summer School (GSS) is happening again this summer – with plans of hosting the program in person!

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KGU Virtual Study Exchanges

KGU Virtual Study Exchanges

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

This Winter semester, KGU once again offered Humber students an opportunity to take a class remotely there as a virtual exchange student. 

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Social Innovation Survey

Social Innovation Survey

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

Humber’s FSCS launched a Social Innovation Survey to support the development of the CSI, which will be housed at the Lakeshore campus.

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Humber Takes Second Spot in Canadian Research Ranking

Humber Takes Second Spot in Canadian Research Ranking

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

Humber College is the second top research college in the country, according to rankings released by Research InfoSource Inc.

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Soheila Pashang on Teaching Diversity

Soheila Pashang on Teaching Diversity

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

Dr. Soheila Pashang, faculty in the Social and & Community Services (FSCS), has taught and researched the topic of social justice for many years. 

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Arun Dhanota co-publishes textbook on Ethics in Criminal Justice

Arun Dhanota co-publishes textbook on Ethics in Criminal Justice

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

PFP Program Coordinator, Arun Dhanota, co-authored the Fifth edition of the textbook Ethics in Criminal Justice and Public Safety.

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Alumni Stories - Olivia Buffo

Alumni Stories - Olivia Buffo

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

The skills and techniques that I learned in the FI program are extremely important to my success in my role as a Scenes of Crime Specialist.

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Alumni Stories - Rageni Reddy

Alumni Stories - Rageni Reddy

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

I’ve always wanted to work in forensics and was blown away with the amount of hands-on experience we were given by industry professionals.

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Alumni Stories - Ksenia Bilas

Alumni Stories - Ksenia Bilas

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

After graduating from U of T, having taken forensic classes during my BSc, I wanted to learn more, and Humber’s FI program felt like a perfect fit.

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Humber Wellness Skating Days

Humber Wellness Skating Days

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

Over the past month, we were excited to announce the launch of our Humber Wellness Skating Days!

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Humber Lakeshore – Stepping into Spring Challenge

Humber Lakeshore – Stepping into Spring Challenge

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

Join us in the Stepping into Spring 14-day Reading Week Challenge!

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Humber Students over the Holiday Break

Humber Students over the Holiday Break

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

As part of a Welcome Back Giveaway initiative, students were asked to share photos of what they did during Winter break.

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Uncover Hidden Histories in the Interpretive Centre’s New Online Exhibition

Uncover Hidden Histories in the Interpretive Centre’s New Online Exhibition

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

The Lakeshore campus has a long history of mental health care on the picturesque grounds and amongst the iconic red-brick cottages. 

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Sustainability at WEL

Sustainability at WEL

Vol. 2, Issue 3, March 2022

Starting March 8, individual staff and students will be responsible for emptying their recycling and throwing their garbage away at these stations.

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CJS Innovate-a- Thon

CJS Innovate-a- Thon

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

During the weekend of October 22-24, students from Humber and Seneca Colleges collaborated in the Student Innovate-a-Thon Weekend...

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5th Alexandre Boucher Lecture

5th Alexandre Boucher Lecture

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Juan Bendaña, speaker, author, and DJ, spoke at the 5th Annual Alexandre Boucher Memorial Lecture, which was held virtually on November 4, 2021.

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Stress Management and Burnout Talk During Reading Week

Stress Management and Burnout Talk During Reading Week

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

On October 27th the FSCS held a professional development talk for staff, focusing on burnout and stress management. 

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CYC Student Sarah Simpson Named Civic Action Diverse City Fellow

CYC Student Sarah Simpson Named Civic Action Diverse City Fellow

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (B-CYC) student Sarah Simpson was selected as a Civic Action DiverseCity Fellow for her leadership.

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DSW: We Inspire Week

DSW: We Inspire Week

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Fall 2021 has been a busy semester for the Developmental Services Worker (DSW) program!

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BBS Graduates are Guests at a Research Event for Current Students

BBS Graduates are Guests at a Research Event for Current Students

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

In late September, Bachelor of Behavioural Science faculty Dr. Tami Rankin, organized an inaugural research event for BBS grads and 4th year students.

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Welcome to the WIL Centre

Welcome to the WIL Centre

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

It’s been both an exciting time of re-building partnerships impacted by COVID-19, and a challenging time to find ways for students and partners.

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Spotlight on Community Partners - Agencies Focused on Child & Youth Care

Spotlight on Community Partners - Agencies Focused on Child & Youth Care

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Our community partners have been exceptional as we continuously navigate to changing COVID-19 circumstances.

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WIL Centre Highlight - FSCS Career Mentorship Program

WIL Centre Highlight - FSCS Career Mentorship Program

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

The FSCS Career Mentorship Program is turning 2!

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International Education Week 2021

International Education Week 2021

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

For the second year in a row, International Education Week (IEW) was held virtually from November 15-28, 2021. 

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Global Speaker Webinar Series

Global Speaker Webinar Series

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

On November 24, 2021, the FSCS hosted a Global Speaker Webinar (GSW) event in partnership with our academic partner, Saxion University.

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Global Skills Opportunity Grant

Global Skills Opportunity Grant

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Humber has won two contracts under the GSO fund, which provides bursaries for low-income Canadian students. 

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Social Innovation Consultation: Defining Social Innovation at Humber

Social Innovation Consultation: Defining Social Innovation at Humber

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Faculty of Social and Community Services has launched a Social Innovation Survey to support the development of Humber’s Centre of Social Innovation.

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Wolfgang Vachon’s Audio Drama on Child and Youth Care

Wolfgang Vachon’s Audio Drama on Child and Youth Care

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Child and Youth Care instructor, Wolfgang Vachon, with help from Shaheen Ariefdien, created a research-based fiction podcast as part of his PhD.

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Knowledge Sharing on the Legalization of Cannabis in Canada

Knowledge Sharing on the Legalization of Cannabis in Canada

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Humber’s Harm Reduction Partnership Working group hosted a discussion event for faculty and staff to learn about cannabis legalization in Canada.

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Kerry Watkins on Investigative Interviewing

Kerry Watkins on Investigative Interviewing

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Due Process – The Interviews, is a podcast that examines Canada’s Criminal Justice System. 

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Steve Ursel Researches the Prevalence of Countermeasures during Law Enforcement Pre-Employment Polygraph Exams

Steve Ursel Researches the Prevalence of Countermeasures during Law Enforcement Pre-Employment Polygraph Exams

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Steve Ursel is conducting a study with Dr. Craig Rivera of Niagara University, on law-enforcement pre-employment polygraph testing.

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Daniel Schwartz Co-Authored book on Crime & Intelligence Analysis

Daniel Schwartz Co-Authored book on Crime & Intelligence Analysis

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Daniel Schwartz, PSI program faculty and Program Coordinator, has co-authored the book Crime and Intelligence Analysis in Canada.

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eCampusOntario Releases Second Round of Virtual Learning Strategy Funding

eCampusOntario Releases Second Round of Virtual Learning Strategy Funding

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

On November 4, 2021 eCampusOntario released its call for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the Second Round of funding in support VLS.

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Alumni Spotlight - Tasmine Fraser

Alumni Spotlight - Tasmine Fraser

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Tasmine joined Humber’s Social Services Worker (SSW) program after realizing she had a passion for helping others find strength and resilience.

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Alumni Spotlight - JD Marchand

Alumni Spotlight - JD Marchand

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

JD Marchand, Class of ‘96 at Humber’s then Law and Security Administration program, was CBSA’s first Aboriginal Liaison Officer.

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Cobourg Police Services Board Selects DRPS Insp. Jeffrey Haskins as New Deputy Chief

Cobourg Police Services Board Selects DRPS Insp. Jeffrey Haskins as New Deputy Chief

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

FSCS Police Foundations Program (PFP) graduate, Jeffrey Haskins, was recently appointed as Cobourg Police Deputy Chief.

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Humber Alumni Baldev Mutta 2021 Premier’s Award Winner

Humber Alumni Baldev Mutta 2021 Premier’s Award Winner

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Baldev Mutta, CEO/founder of Punjabi Community Health Services is a recipient of this year’s Premier’s Award under the category of Community Services.

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Lakeshore Principal’s Office Launches Initiative in Support of #16days Campaign

Lakeshore Principal’s Office Launches Initiative in Support of #16days Campaign

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

On December 6th, the Office of the Principal, Lakeshore Campus launched an ongoing initiative to collect unopened toiletries to donate to shelters.

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Humber College says Goodbye to Kavelle Maharaj

Humber College says Goodbye to Kavelle Maharaj

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

It is with mixed feelings that we share that Kavelle Maharaj, Events Coordinator and Community Liaison has accepted a new position at Sheridan College

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New President Search Underway

New President Search Underway

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Humber President and CEO Chris Whitaker has decided to retire upon the completion of his second term at the end of June 2022.

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FSCS Staff & Faculty Book Club

FSCS Staff & Faculty Book Club

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

After the success of last year’s FSCS staff & faculty book club, another round of book club meetings were held this semester.

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Mindful Mondays, Wellness Wednesdays

Mindful Mondays, Wellness Wednesdays

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Finding time and opportunities to focus on our own personal wellness, while important, is a challenge for many. 

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Humber Wellness Talks: Museums, Movement & Medicine?

Humber Wellness Talks: Museums, Movement & Medicine?

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

Monthly Humber Wellness Talks were also held throughout the Fall 2021 semester, open to staff, faculty, students and community members.

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Virtual Holiday Celebrations

Virtual Holiday Celebrations

Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021

This year, Humber’s Annual Employee Holiday Party, in collaboration with the Lakeshore Principal’s Office and HROE, was once again virtual.

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Introducing June MacDonald-Jenkins as the new Senior Dean (FSCS) and Principal (Lakeshore Campus)

Introducing June MacDonald-Jenkins as the new Senior Dean (FSCS) and Principal (Lakeshore Campus)

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

We are pleased to announce June MacDonald-Jenkins as the new Senior Dean of the Faculty of Social and Community Services and the Principal of the Lakeshore Campus.

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2021 FSCS President's Awards Winners

2021 FSCS President's Awards Winners

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

This year three folks from within our faculty were recipients of the 2021 President’s Awards.

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Julie Young Appointed as Public Director of Women's Shelters Canada Board

Julie Young Appointed as Public Director of Women's Shelters Canada Board

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

Dr. Julie Young, faculty member in the Criminal Justice program in FSCS, has been appointed to the Board of Women’s Shelters Canada (WSC).

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Community Development Capstone Website Launch

Community Development Capstone Website Launch

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

The Bachelor of Community Development program at Humber had its first graduating class in Summer 2021!

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FSCS Virtual Orientation

FSCS Virtual Orientation

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

On September 2nd, Faculty of Social & Community Services (FSCS) kicked off the 2021-2022 school year by welcoming over 1,200 first semester students, at our Virtual Orientation.

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Upcoming CJS Mock Interviews

Upcoming CJS Mock Interviews

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

Fourth semester students in the Community and Justice Services (CJS) program are invited to participate in mock interviews with community partners...

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Forensic Identification Lab

Forensic Identification Lab

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

Forensic evidence plays a crucial role in the investigative and court process.

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Welcome to the WIL Centre

Welcome to the WIL Centre

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

The start of the Fall term has brought a fresh wave of excitement as some activities have shifted back to on-campus.

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CYC Virtual Hangout

CYC Virtual Hangout

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

This past summer our Child & Youth Care (CYC) Diploma students engaged in the CYC Virtual Hangout.

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Career Connect!

Career Connect!

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

The Faculty of Social and Community Services is excited to now be part of Humber’s job portal website, Career Connect! 

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Space Inventory Project

Space Inventory Project

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

The purpose of the Space Inventory Project was to help agencies provide programming and resources to those in Central Etobicoke with unrepresented access to social services.

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Transformational Leadership & Advocacy Global Summer School Course

Transformational Leadership & Advocacy Global Summer School Course

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

This Summer 2021, Humber’s Global Summer School (GSS) went virtual! 

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Humber FSCS Fall COILs

Humber FSCS Fall COILs

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

The FSCS recently completed two COIL initiatives with two academic partners in Denmark - UCL University College (UCL), and University College Absalon (Absalon).

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Black Girls and Dolls Navigating Race, Class, and Gender in Toronto

Black Girls and Dolls Navigating Race, Class, and Gender in Toronto

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

The article explores the racial and cultural meanings of dolls in young people’s everyday lives and how doll play is complicated by racist and classist representations of racial and gendered norms...

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Ongoing Research in the FSCS: Student Research Projects

Ongoing Research in the FSCS: Student Research Projects

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

Student Research Projects

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Ongoing Research in the FSCS: CCSIF-Funded Research

Ongoing Research in the FSCS: CCSIF-Funded Research

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

CCSIF-Funded Research

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Canadian Security Announces 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Canadian Security Announces 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

Congratulations to Rita Estwick for receiving the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award from Canadian Security.

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Struggle Back Scholarship for PFP Program

Struggle Back Scholarship for PFP Program

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

The FSCS partners with Emond Publications, providing access to a video (“The Struggle Back”) to instructors who use the Emond Publications text Mental Health Awareness for First Responders.

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Alumni Stories - Valentina Posada-Orozco

Alumni Stories - Valentina Posada-Orozco

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

Valentina joined Humber’s Community and Justice Services (CJS) program in 2014. After graduating, she went on to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.

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Alumni Stories - Anthony Nguyen

Alumni Stories - Anthony Nguyen

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

Anthony is a proud graduate of the Bachelor of Child and Youth Care (B-CYC) program, which he joined in 2013.

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Growing Season may be Over but the GARDENS Project Continues Growing

Growing Season may be Over but the GARDENS Project Continues Growing

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

Looking back at the 2021 growing season, there is a lot to be grateful for.

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Creation of the GARDENS Virtual Learning Library

Creation of the GARDENS Virtual Learning Library

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

Three Work Study students worked alongside Kavelle Mahara, to produce short educational videos on YouTube...

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Community Consultation

Community Consultation

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

The GARDENS set out to learn how the community it works to serve experience its services, to ensure it responds to the needs of residents.

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A Mentally Healthy Humber College

A Mentally Healthy Humber College

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

Humber Wellness Talks hosted mental health advocate, Mark Henick virtually in September.

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KGU Virtual Exchange - Fall Semester

KGU Virtual Exchange - Fall Semester

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

As studying remotely became the norm in 2020, studying abroad also adapted to the new virtual reality...

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Interpretive Centre Updates

Interpretive Centre Updates

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

In the lead-up to the Interpretive Centre’s 5th anniversary in January 2022, the team has been reflecting on how far we’ve come!

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Humber Wellness Talks – Open to the public

Humber Wellness Talks – Open to the public

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

The Humber Wellness Talk Series is a monthly, virtual, live event, during which external speakers address topics around health and wellness...

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Principal's Office Fall 2021 Events

Principal's Office Fall 2021 Events

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

Save the Dates on the Principal's Office Virtual Events Line-Up!

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Mindfulness Mondays

Mindfulness Mondays

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

The Mindfulness Monday’s series is back in an effort to continue to promote health and wellness activities.

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Wellness Wednesdays - For Humber Staff

Wellness Wednesdays - For Humber Staff

Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021

The Wellness Wednesday Series is aimed at promoting virtual safe spaces for Humber staff...

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Derek Stockley to be the new Associate Vice President, Academic

Derek Stockley to be the new Associate Vice President, Academic

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

We are pleased to announce that Derek Stockley will assume the role of the Associate Vice-President, Academic on July 5, 2021. 

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Bachelor of Community Development has its First Graduating Class

Bachelor of Community Development has its First Graduating Class

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

Humber’s Bachelor of Community Development (BCD) started in 2017, with a small but enthusiastic group of students wanting to make a difference in their communities.

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Continuous Professional Learning Updates

Continuous Professional Learning Updates

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

Two new Continuous Professional Learning updates talking about the new crisis intervention and trauma supports certificate and two new micro credentials

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Introducing the Humber Behavioural Science Association

Introducing the Humber Behavioural Science Association

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science (BBS) has a new club! Thurisha Anthony, a second-year student in BBS, has initiated the Humber Behavioural Science Association. 

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Progress Towards the Regulation of the Profession of Behaviour Analysis in Ontario

Progress Towards the Regulation of the Profession of Behaviour Analysis in Ontario

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

The proposed legislation, Psychology and Applied Behaviour Analysis Act, 2021, if passed, would repeal and replace the Psychology Act, 1991..

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Work-Integrated Learning CYC Virtual Hangout

Work-Integrated Learning CYC Virtual Hangout

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

This summer, the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Project Library has been adapted for Child and Youth Care (CYC) Diploma Students..

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Inaugural World Behaviour Analysis Day

Inaugural World Behaviour Analysis Day

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

The inaugural “World Behavior Analysis Day” was proclaimed and celebrated on March 20, 2021..

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COIL Project Updates

COIL Project Updates

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

Off the back of these successful collaborations last semester, FSCS is happy to be working on more COIL initiatives.

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Humber’s CYC COIL Project on Tour!

Humber’s CYC COIL Project on Tour!

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

This past winter semester, the Child and Youth Care Diploma program engaged in a COIL Project with Parul University, in India. 

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KGU Virtual Exchange

KGU Virtual Exchange

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

During these unprecedented times, non-essential travel has been mostly put on hold across countries and industries. 

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Summer Virtual Exchanges

Summer Virtual Exchanges

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

In Summer 2021, with travel restrictions still in place, virtual study exchange opportunities continue to be offered to Humber students.

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CCSIF Research Updates

CCSIF Research Updates

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

College and Community Social Innovation Fund research updates on two projects.

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PSI Professor, Kerry Watkins, co-authors article on Pathways Forward in Suspect Interviews

PSI Professor, Kerry Watkins, co-authors article on Pathways Forward in Suspect Interviews

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

Kerry Watkins, Professor in the PSI Program at FSCS, co-authored an article in the International Investigative Interviewing Research Group Journal.

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Alumni Stories - Chris Bianchi, PFP

Alumni Stories - Chris Bianchi, PFP

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

"When I first started my Police Foundations Program (PFP) at Humber in 2016, I didn’t realize how much it would impact my life."

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Dr. Dan Andreae Scholarship Celebration

Dr. Dan Andreae Scholarship Celebration

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

On May 12th we were honoured to host the Dr. Dan Andreae Scholarship Celebration. 

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Emergency Bursary & Scholarship Updates

Emergency Bursary & Scholarship Updates

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

We are incredibly pleased to announce that in the 2020-2021 academic year, the FSCS has awarded $10,000 in emergency bursaries to 40 students. 

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Growing again in 2021... Re-envisioning the GARDENS Pod Project

Growing again in 2021... Re-envisioning the GARDENS Pod Project

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

The GARDENS Lakeshore is a community project that addresses food insecurity in South Etobicoke.

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Interpretive Centre – The Aesthetics of Mental Health

Interpretive Centre – The Aesthetics of Mental Health

Vol. 1, Issue 4, June 2021

Humber’s Interpretive Centre featured a new and exciting exhibit this Spring, called The Aesthetics of Mental Health. 

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Upcoming Principal’s Office Events Spring 2021

Upcoming Principal’s Office Events Spring 2021

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

The Principal's Office and partners are hosting many events for Spring 2021 geared towards staff, student and community health and well-being.

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Interpretive Centre Virtual Tour

Interpretive Centre Virtual Tour

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

Navigate the Interpretive Centre through a virtually guided tour!

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Newly Launched FSCS Wellness Programs

Newly Launched FSCS Wellness Programs

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

To encourage our Faculty to build social bonds, we have launched the FSCS Book and Recipe Clubs.

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The Burnout Gamble and How to Combat it Using The D.R.A.G.O.N Method

The Burnout Gamble and How to Combat it Using The D.R.A.G.O.N Method

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

The Principal’s Office in partnership with HROE hosted Hamza Khan, Multi-Award-Winning Marketer, Best Selling Author and Entrepreneur and Empowerment Expert for the Humber Wellness Talk.

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Humber Indigenous Transmedia Fellowship Explores What it Means to be ‘Native Enough’

Humber Indigenous Transmedia Fellowship Explores What it Means to be ‘Native Enough’

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

The Principal’s Office partnered with Humber Galleries and Humber Indigenous Education and Engagement to host "Identity and Advocacy – Exploring the 2020 Indigenous Transmedia Fellowship (ITF)".

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Humber Wellness Talks Welcomes Indigenous Experts Anthony Johnson and Dr. James Makokis

Humber Wellness Talks Welcomes Indigenous Experts Anthony Johnson and Dr. James Makokis

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

In 2021, Humber Wellness Talks kicked off with Representation Matters: Becoming Better Allies as its first topic for the year.

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Launch of Mindfulness Mondays

Launch of Mindfulness Mondays

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

In February 2021, the Lakeshore Principal’s Office launched the first-ever, Humber Mindful Monday Series!

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Humber Alumni Spotlight: David Morales

Humber Alumni Spotlight: David Morales

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

The combination of my lived experiences and educational background has served as a catalyst to becoming a social justice advocate.

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Humber Alumni Spotlight: Jill Andrew

Humber Alumni Spotlight: Jill Andrew

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

Jill Andrew, Child and Youth Worker Alumni, is a transformational leader in contemporary culture.

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You're Invited to the Humber Café

You're Invited to the Humber Café

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

If the importance of connections wasn’t clear before, the last year has really shown the true value of having a broad network – both personal and professional, in-person and remote.

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New Scholarships Available to Support Police Foundations Program Students from Underrepresented Groups

New Scholarships Available to Support Police Foundations Program Students from Underrepresented Groups

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

We are thrilled to announce scholarships from the Motorola Solutions Foundation that will support future first responders from underrepresented groups.

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Soheila Pashang Explores New Approaches to Grief and COVID

Soheila Pashang Explores New Approaches to Grief and COVID

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

As the virus continues to spread under social distancing restrictions, we collectively grieve for the loss of what once was a sense of normality.

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CJS Professor Jacqueline Benn-John Completes PhD Dissertation

CJS Professor Jacqueline Benn-John Completes PhD Dissertation

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

Jacqueline Benn-John is a professor in the Community Justice Services Program at Humber.

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Philip Burge Publishes Article in the Journal of Public Child Welfare

Philip Burge Publishes Article in the Journal of Public Child Welfare

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

If living through this pandemic can teach us anything, it the importance of belonging and family.

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CCID Conference Presentation: Connecting The Virtual Campus

CCID Conference Presentation: Connecting The Virtual Campus

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

The Community Colleges for International Development (CCID) conference brings together people across sectors from across the world.

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Global Speaker Series

Global Speaker Series

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

The Global Speaker Series is a set of webinars offered to students across programs in the Faculty of Social and Community Services at Humber College.

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Spotlight on FSCS COIL Projects

Spotlight on FSCS COIL Projects

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

The Faculty of Social and Community Services has continued to develop transformative global opportunities for students across a breadth of programming while deepening global academic partnerships.

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Humber’s Launch of COIL Framework

Humber’s Launch of COIL Framework

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

Global learning and engagement are soaring to new heights at Humber!

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WIL Centre Highlight: Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle

WIL Centre Highlight: Kolb’s Experiential Learning Cycle

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

Theoretically grounded WIL ensures deliberate engagement, which promotes meaningful learning experiences.

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Spotlight on Community Partners: Agencies Focused on Community Justice

Spotlight on Community Partners: Agencies Focused on Community Justice

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

The WIL Centre is excited to highlight a few justice-focused organizations in this edition.

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Welcome to the WIL Centre 2021

Welcome to the WIL Centre 2021

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

Winter continues to be busy for the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Centre regardless of restrictions in Ontario.

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Work Anniversaries 2021

Work Anniversaries 2021

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

Whether it’s been 1 year or 15, our community has greatly benefitted from the work every one of these folks brings to the FSCS community.

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New OACYC Leadership - Passing the baton from Mardi to Coura

New OACYC Leadership - Passing the baton from Mardi to Coura

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

Coura and Mardi not only sit on the OACYC Board of Directors together but are also colleagues in the Child and Youth Care Program at Humber College.

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Forensic Identification Photo Contest Winners

Forensic Identification Photo Contest Winners

Vol. 1, Issue 3, March 2021

We are excited to showcase the winners of the annual Forensic Identification (F.I) photo competition.

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Upcoming Principal’s Office Events Winter 2021

Upcoming Principal’s Office Events Winter 2021

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

The Principal’s Office and partners are hosting many events for Winter 2021 geared towards staff, student and community health and well-being.

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Humber Staff Holiday Party: New Challenges & Successes

Humber Staff Holiday Party: New Challenges & Successes

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

The Humber Staff and Children’s Holiday Party is an annual celebration funded by the Office of the President.

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Interpretive Centre Updates

Interpretive Centre Updates

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

Pre-COVID-19, the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre proudly offered tours in “all weathers,” and took that to heart.

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Virtual Mental Health Awareness Month

Virtual Mental Health Awareness Month

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

October is Mental Health Awareness Month. To help support important mental health initiatives at Humber Lakeshore, the Lakeshore Principal’s Office formed a Mental Health Awareness Committee in 2016.

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Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching Diversity in Classrooms

Pedagogy and Practice: Teaching Diversity in Classrooms

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

In September 2018, a group of  Faculty of Social and Community Services (FSCS) faculty and senior leadership staff began a four-phased research project on pedagogy and practice within the FSCS.

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CJS Virtual Mock Interviews

CJS Virtual Mock Interviews

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

The Community and Justice Services (CJS) program held their first CJS Virtual Mock Interviews. Partner agencies volunteered their time by conducting two group interviews with 4th-semester students.

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WIL Centre Highlights

WIL Centre Highlights

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

The Fall term has been full of professional development opportunities, including a number of training sessions, events, and conferences which all took place on virtual platforms.

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Spotlight on Community Partners

Spotlight on Community Partners

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

The WIL Centre maintains partnerships with amazing organizations that have found ways to continue supporting their clients and communities through COVID-19.

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Welcome to the WIL Centre

Welcome to the WIL Centre

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

As the Fall semester comes to an end, the activity in the Work- Integrated Learning (WIL) Centre is focused on finalizing WIL experiences for the Winter term.

Placements continue to be impacted by the pandemic, with many agencies not able to have students in the workplace. Similar to this past Summer and Fall semesters, students have the option to complete WIL courses through applied remote projects, in-person/remote experiences with an employer, or a combination of the two.

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CE Alumni: Chris Taylor

CE Alumni: Chris Taylor

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

Chris Taylor is a Humber Alumni of the Continuing Education Bylaw Enforcement course in Fall 2018. Since then, he has worked as a Provincial Offences Officer at the Ontario SPCA.

Recently, Chris has been hired as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer in the Town of Orangeville and he credits the course material from his CE class, which he studied to prepare for his interview, with helping him to succeed and land the job! Wishing Chris, the very best of luck in his new career.

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Alumni Stories: Police Foundations Program

Alumni Stories: Police Foundations Program

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

Read about the successes of Police Foundations program (PFP) alumni Wadood Alam and PC Cory Courtney.

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Spotlight on Global Engagement: UTECH and Saxion University

Spotlight on Global Engagement: UTECH and Saxion University

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

Students and faculty in the Bachelor of Behavioural Science program had the opportunity to engage with peers and colleagues through a presentation hosted by global academic partner Saxion University.

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Humber College and the FSCS Receive Funding in Support of Students

Humber College and the FSCS Receive Funding in Support of Students

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

Dr. Dan Andrae has been involved in Humber in one way or another for more than 20 years.

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Set Up For Success: My Experience in the DSW Program

Set Up For Success: My Experience in the DSW Program

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

As a proud graduate of the Developmental Service Worker (DSW) program in 2019, I have had many opportunities knocking at my door.

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Spotlight on the FSCS Student Support Advisors: Providing Compassion, Commitment, and Advocacy during Challenging Times

Spotlight on the FSCS Student Support Advisors: Providing Compassion, Commitment, and Advocacy during Challenging Times

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

The FSCS Student Support Advisors (SSAs) are a group of ten dedicated individuals serving two campuses, Lakeshore and Orangeville.

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DSW: We Inspire Week

DSW: We Inspire Week

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

We are proud to announce that the Faculty Social and Community Services’ Developmental Service Worker Program has once again recognized the WE Inspire Week for the DSW profession across the province.

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Project First Nations

Project First Nations

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

Lucas Bras, a Police Foundations student, began his involvement in ‘Project 5’, otherwise known as Project First Nations, 6 years ago, as a high school soccer player.

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Mental Health: From Classroom to Career

Mental Health: From Classroom to Career

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

Faculty member and DSW Program Coordinator, Andrea Rutherford, spoke to Humber Today to express her thoughts and lessons learned when she shifted from student to educator.

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CBIE2020 Conference

CBIE2020 Conference

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

As with most large events and gatherings this year, the Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) held its first virtual conference this year - CBIE2020.

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University of Technology, Jamaica

University of Technology, Jamaica

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Program Coordinator Andrea Rutherford, and DSW instructor Loris Bennett, were invited to virtually present to students at The University of Technology, in Jamaica.

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Student Voices: Student Voices: Hear from our Mentors and Mentees

Student Voices: Student Voices: Hear from our Mentors and Mentees

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

In September, the FSCS International Peer Mentorship Program was launched to support International Student Success while developing Leadership Skills and promoting Global Fluency.

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Introducing Ayesha Amin

Introducing Ayesha Amin

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

The Faculty of Social and Community Services is thrilled to welcome Ayesha Amin into the role of Global Learning and Strategic Initiatives Coordinator.

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Intercultural Development Series

Intercultural Development Series

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

With the world becoming more connected and globalized, intercultural skills have become increasingly valuable.

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SIM Lab Updates

SIM Lab Updates

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

Since the start of the lockdown in March, the Sim Lab team has been away from their usual technology and have had to adapt their existing simulation content for online delivery.

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Forensic Identification - On Campus Work & Learning

Forensic Identification - On Campus Work & Learning

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

The Humber College Forensic Identification (FI) program is designed for students who are interested in becoming frontline forensic investigators.

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Lilly’s Story

Lilly’s Story

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

For Mental Health Awareness Month Campaign, the Police Foundations Program hosted Lilly's Story - a documentary film about a young woman who spoke about her battle with addiction and mental illness.

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Alexandre Boucher Lecture

Alexandre Boucher Lecture

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

The 4th Annual Alexandre Boucher Memorial Lecture was virtually held on October 22, 2020.

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FSCS CE, ESS Support Services and Community Living North York Recieve Funding Through the Allan Slaight Seniors Fund

FSCS CE, ESS Support Services and Community Living North York Recieve Funding Through the Allan Slaight Seniors Fund

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

The FSCS CE department, ESS Support Services, and Community Living Central York are pleased to announce that they are the successful recipients of funding through the Allen Slaight Seniors Fund.

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Introducing the new FSCS Associate Dean – Dr. Theresa Knott

Introducing the new FSCS Associate Dean – Dr. Theresa Knott

Vol. 1, Issue 2, December 2020

The Faculty of Social and Community Services is excited to welcome Dr. Theresa Knott as our new Associate Dean.

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Tonia Richards Receives President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Tonia Richards Receives President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

Congratulations to Professor Tonia Richards for receiving the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.

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FSCS-USIL COIL Project Featured in Community Colleges for International Development Magazine

FSCS-USIL COIL Project Featured in Community Colleges for International Development Magazine

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

In February, Senior Dean Derek Stockley, Stephanie Byer and Rebecca Fitzgerald presented at the Community Colleges for International Development.

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Adapting Exhibits to Pandemic Times

Adapting Exhibits to Pandemic Times

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

The initial shutdown caused great disruption to the academic communities of Humber College and the work of the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre.

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Community Development Students Fight Covid-19 Isolation using Community Worker Skills

Community Development Students Fight Covid-19 Isolation using Community Worker Skills

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

Victoria Bent, Dana Kinsley, and Jean Luc Blanchard are three Community Development Degree students applying theory to practice in their own lives.

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Forensic Identification Students Honour Orange Shirt Day

Forensic Identification Students Honour Orange Shirt Day

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

On September 30th, students, faculty, and staff across Humber honoured Orange Shirt Day.

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Protection, Security and Investigations Professor and Students Highlighted in Maclean’s Magazine

Protection, Security and Investigations Professor and Students Highlighted in Maclean’s Magazine

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

PSI Professor Francis Syms invited his students to join an international coalition of cybersecurity professionals in response to COVID-related issues.

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C-Space: For Students, By Students

C-Space: For Students, By Students

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

C-Space is a student community space led by and dedicated to students in the Bachelor of Community Development program.

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DUVE Project Launches New Website

DUVE Project Launches New Website

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

FSCS faculty member and PC of the BCYC program, Dr. Jaspreet Bal, continues her work as a part of the Denmark Uganda Vietnam Exchange (DUVE).

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Developmental Services Worker, Mitchell Gosse, Profiled in Humber Unlimited E-News

Developmental Services Worker, Mitchell Gosse, Profiled in Humber Unlimited E-News

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

A recent graduate (DSW ’20) of the Developmental Services Program, Mitchell Gosse, shares his experience as a DSW student at Humber College.

In the article, published in Humber’s Unlimited E-News, Mitchell discusses the impact of receiving a Humber scholarship, family, future aspirations, and the ability to uplift others through his work. Click here to read the full article.

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Police Foundations Program Graduate named new School, Community Engagement and Safety Police Officer in Municipality of Grey Highlands, Grey County

Police Foundations Program Graduate named new School, Community Engagement and Safety Police Officer in Municipality of Grey Highlands, Grey County

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

Police Foundations Graduate, Nicholas Wilson was recently welcomed to the Grey Bruce Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police

as the new School, Community Engagement, and Safety Police Officer in the Municipality of Grey Highlands, Grey County.

The announcement was recently featured in Collingwood Today. Click here to read to the full article.

For more information on FSCS Alumni and Advancement Initiatives, please contact Manager, International & Strategic Initiatives, Stephanie Byer.

*Provincial Constable Nicholas Wilson. Photo provided by the Ontario Provincial Police.

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Michael Gamble Receives President’s Award for Distinguished Faculty

Michael Gamble Receives President’s Award for Distinguished Faculty

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

Congratulations to Michael Gamble who recently received a President’s Award for Distinguished Faculty.

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Kavelle Maharaj Receives President’s Award for Distinguished Support Staff

Kavelle Maharaj Receives President’s Award for Distinguished Support Staff

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

Congratulations to Kavelle Maharaj for receiving the President’s Award for Distinguished Support Staff.

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Principal’s Office Wellness Wednesdays Staff Series Kick-Off

Principal’s Office Wellness Wednesdays Staff Series Kick-Off

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

September 16th was the launch of the Principal’s Office Wellness Wednesdays Staff Series.

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WIL Centre Update

WIL Centre Update

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

September is a busy month for the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Centre.

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New Scholarship for Black/African Students

New Scholarship for Black/African Students

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

Humber's Faculty of Social and Community Services is grateful for the support of the Punjabi Community Health Services.

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CCSIF Highlights

CCSIF Highlights

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

Four applied research projects led by professors in the Faculty of Social and Community Services have received over 1.2 million dollars.

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FSCS Launches a Peer Mentorship Program for International Students

FSCS Launches a Peer Mentorship Program for International Students

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

FSCS is launching its inaugural Peer Mentorship Program for new International Students, welcoming 45 students into the first cohort.

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Upcoming Principal’s Office Events

Upcoming Principal’s Office Events

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

The Principal’s Office and partners are hosting many events for fall 2020 geared towards staff, student, and community health and well-being.

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Ribfest

Ribfest

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

On August 29th and 30th, Rotary Etobicoke hosted their annual Ribfest to support fundraising efforts for local community organizations.

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Re-envisioning the GARDENS Pod Project and Food Security in South Etobicoke

Re-envisioning the GARDENS Pod Project and Food Security in South Etobicoke

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

The Principal’s Office, in partnership with the GARDENS Advisory Council and LAMP Community Health Centre, has adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Global Citizenship Certificate

Global Citizenship Certificate

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

The FSCS is excited to promote Humber’s Global Citizenship Certificate (GCC) open to students across all Humber programs.

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FSCS Selected as a Finalist for PIEoneer Award – Real Life Learning Category

FSCS Selected as a Finalist for PIEoneer Award – Real Life Learning Category

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

FSCS is honoured to be selected as a PIEoneer Award Finalist in the Real Life Learning category for its framework for Faculty-Led Programming.

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Spotlight on Community Partners and Anti-Racism Initiatives

Spotlight on Community Partners and Anti-Racism Initiatives

Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020

In response to the Anti-Black Racism, many community partners have been focusing new initiatives on Anti-Racism.

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FSCS Students Graduate from Toronto Police Service Auxiliary Program

FSCS Students Graduate from Toronto Police Service Auxiliary Program

Students Teaghan Mittal-Mercer and Rina Peshwa both successfully graduated as the newest members of the Toronto Police Auxiliary.

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Forensic Identification Students Complete Crime Scene Assignment

Forensic Identification Students Complete Crime Scene Assignment

Forensic Identification students completed their Fall 2019 semester with a crime scene assignment in Humber’s forensic simulation studio.

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Forensic Identification Program Guest Speakers Discuss Bruce McArthur Investigation

Forensic Identification Program Guest Speakers Discuss Bruce McArthur Investigation

The Forensic Identification program had the privilege of inviting guest speakers from the Toronto Police to discuss the Bruce McArthur investigation.

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FSCS Launches Two Global Summer School Courses

FSCS Launches Two Global Summer School Courses

As part of Humber College’s Global Summer School, the FSCS is excited to launch two courses for both Humber and non-Humber students.

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Community Development Students Organize the BLAC Project

Community Development Students Organize the BLAC Project

Community Development students took a lead in planning and implementing the BLAC Project, a Spoken Word Poetry Club offered out of the BASE.

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ADMH Students Create Mental Health Wellness Initiative

ADMH Students Create Mental Health Wellness Initiative

ADMH students established the Addictions and Mental Health Student Wellness Initiative in order to promote well-being across the campus.

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Year of the Gun Documentary and Panel Generate Important Discussions

Year of the Gun Documentary and Panel Generate Important Discussions

In November, FSCS students and members of the public were invited to attend a film viewing of CBC's Year of the Gun (2019) documentary.

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CYC Professor and Student Publish Article in Canadian Journal of Public Health

CYC Professor and Student Publish Article in Canadian Journal of Public Health

Professor Dr. Heather Ramey along with student Valerie Hazlett published a new journal article in the Canadian Journal of Public Health.

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Community and Justice Services Professor Nominated for the League of Innovations Excellence Award

Community and Justice Services Professor Nominated for the League of Innovations Excellence Award

Congratulations to Community and Justice Services Professor Lynn Bachinski, who was recently nominated for the League of Innovations Excellence Award.

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CYC Professor Nominated for Governor General’s Innovation Award

CYC Professor Nominated for Governor General’s Innovation Award

Congratulations to Child and Youth Care Professor, Dr. Jaspreet Bal, for her recent Governor General’s Innovation Award nomination.

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PSI Professor Publishes Article in Blue Line Magazine

PSI Professor Publishes Article in Blue Line Magazine

PSI Professor, Kerry Watkins, published an article in Blue Line Magazine on dealing effectively with suspect ultimatums during police questions.

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CYC Faculty and Students Travel to South Africa

CYC Faculty and Students Travel to South Africa

Professor, Dr. Bal, and students Zanubia and Sherene presented research at the National Association of Child Care Workers conference in South Africa.

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Powerful Pedagogy in Practice

Powerful Pedagogy in Practice

Faculty and staff gathered on October 22nd for a fall conference organized by the FSCS Teaching and Learning Work Group (TLWG).

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ADMH Students Host Art Therapy Workshop

ADMH Students Host Art Therapy Workshop

Students from the Addictions and Mental Health program participated in Mind Map, organized by the Canadian mental health charity Jack.Org.

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Go Abroad!

Go Abroad!

The FSCS will be offering three faculty-led programs abroad in May 2020. Students can accrue placement hours through participation.

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Students Organize Gallery Walk to Raise Awareness for Child Abuse

Students Organize Gallery Walk to Raise Awareness for Child Abuse

In honour of Child Abuse Awareness month this October, BCYC students alongside their professor, Joselin Zak, organized a Gallery Walk.

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CYC Professor Launches Research Website

CYC Professor Launches Research Website

Dr. Sara Nickerson-White launched the Lived Experience Narrative (LEN) Program of Research website as a central point for web-based data collection.

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FSCS Hosts Third Annual Alexandre Boucher Memorial Lecture

FSCS Hosts Third Annual Alexandre Boucher Memorial Lecture

The Faculty of Social and Community Service hosted its third annual Alexandre Boucher Memorial Lecture as part of Mental Health Month.

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Students Walk For Mental Health Awareness Month

Students Walk For Mental Health Awareness Month

On October 9th, the 4km Move for Mental Health Awareness Walk/Run was held at Lakeshore Campus.

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Sim Lab Team Develops Tech to Support Experiential Learning

Sim Lab Team Develops Tech to Support Experiential Learning

The Sim Lab team along with faculty member John Kosmopoulos developed interactive simulation videos to help prepare students for their placement work.

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FSCS Welcomes Students and Faculty From the Nanjing Forest Police College

FSCS Welcomes Students and Faculty From the Nanjing Forest Police College

In September, the Faculty of Social and Community Services welcomed its third group of students from the Nanjing Forest Police College in China.

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Criminal Justice Professor Gets Published in the Toronto Star

Criminal Justice Professor Gets Published in the Toronto Star

Criminal Justice Professor, Dr. Daniel Bear, has recently published an opinion editorial piece in the Toronto Star.

Daniel also recently presented his research at the Regulating Cannabis Edibles conference in Toronto. He is a drug policy expert, with more than 15 years of experience conducting research on a variety of policy issues.

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Students Discuss Research at the Canadian Mental Health Association Conference

Students Discuss Research at the Canadian Mental Health Association Conference

Addictions and Mental Health students presented their research at the Canadian Mental Health Association's National Conference.

Students Kendra Baker, Nicole Renwick, Laura Hamer, Nellie Klump and Halyna Vinnichenko displayed a poster of their research at the conference in Toronto on September 24th. Combining trauma-informed skills with capacity building techniques and knowledge exchange tools, they developed a mental health promotion model that addressed deteriorating working and living conditions in Ontario correctional facilities.

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Behavioural Science Students Embark on a New Research Project

Behavioural Science Students Embark on a New Research Project

The Bachelor of Behavioural Science program and Community Living Central York began a new research project this summer.

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Criminal Justice Professor Presents at the Neighbourhood Community Officer Media Launch

Criminal Justice Professor Presents at the Neighbourhood Community Officer Media Launch

Dr. Doug Thomson presented an update on Humber’s continuing evaluation of the Enhanced Neighborhood Officer Policing Program.

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TPS Neighbourhood Officer Evaluation

TPS Neighbourhood Officer Evaluation

The Faculty of Social and Community Services is partnered with the Toronto Police Services to offer feedback and insights.

Focus groups were held in January 2019 to gather feedback from current Neighbourhood Officers as to what is working and what needs improvements within the Enhanced Model of the NOP (which was launched in Oct 2018). The Associate Dean, Dr. Joanna Amirault, faculty members Dr. Alyssa Ferns and Dr. Doug Thomson, and Program Coordinator – Forensic Identification, Michael Gamble, led focus groups with officers and presented their data collection plans to the divisions that are supported by the Community Partnership Engagement Unit. Currently, two Humber student Research Assistants, Trisha Harber and Dominika Kubica, are working with two Humber BSS Criminal Justice alumni, Jeremi Berg and Crystial Stone, and Research Coordinator, Tanvir Kaukab, to collect data in the enhanced model neighbourhoods – 11, 22, 41, 42. Data collection started in May 2019 and will continue into the Fall 2019 across these communities to ask questions about community knowledge of the NOP and trust in their neighbourhood officers at reducing crime, as well as the fear of crime in these micro-neighbourhoods.

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FSCS Students and Faculty travel to Lima, Peru and Kingston, Jamaica

FSCS Students and Faculty travel to Lima, Peru and Kingston, Jamaica

The FSCS had two faculty-led trips embark on two exciting global learning experiences in Peru and Jamaica. Combined, 

Combined, FSCS students accrued more than 7,000 hours of placement credit.

Under the leadership of Linda Hill and Philip Burge in collaboration with Cross-Cultural Solutions, 19 students from a variety of FSCS programs worked with young children at a primary school in a small community outside of Lima. Students spent their mornings facilitating educational lessons and activities with the children, and in the afternoons, took part in learning experiences that focused on Peruvian history and culture such as cooking lessons, art and calligraphy lessons, and visiting local sites and museums.

Later in the month, 16 FSCS students embarked to Kingston, Jamaica where they engaged in lectures, volunteer projects, and cultural learning experiences that focused on criminal justice and youth in Jamaica. This trip was developed under the leadership of Sheria Myrie, Lisa Cummings, and Coura Niang in collaboration with the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies at the University of West Indies – Mona. Highlights from the trip included visiting the Jamaica Defense Force Base, the Ministry of National Security, and volunteering at Annie Dawson’s Children Home, Boys’ Town Infant and Primary School, and with the We Transform project at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre.

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22 Division Toronto Police Service Rover Crew Investiture

22 Division Toronto Police Service Rover Crew Investiture

43 new members were invested into the 22 Division Toronto Police Service Rover Crew at a ceremony at the Toronto Police College.

Members are all Police Foundation students in Humber College’s Faculty of Social & Community Services. The 22nd Division Toronto Police Service Rover Crew is a Scouts Canada group consisting of students from Humber’s Faculty of Social & Community Services that volunteers with the Toronto Police Service. In addition to working alongside the TPS, the Rovers are active in the community, providing opportunities for leadership and volunteering. Some of the initiatives the group participates in include the 55 Division community barbecue, the Etobicoke Park Clean Up, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Red Ribbon campaign and the Humber RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) check. The investiture was featured as a Toronto Police Services news story in February. The full article can be found here.

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Community Development Degree Students Take the Plunge

Community Development Degree Students Take the Plunge

On a cold, blustery day in February, Community Development Degree students jumped into Lake Ontario to raise funds for the Special Olympics.

Students helped to plan the Polar Plunge alongside Constable Ryan Park from the Toronto Police Services. This partnership enabled students to apply community engagement skills in building numbers and excitement around the event. Just over $33,000 was raised!

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CYC Travels to South Africa

CYC Travels to South Africa

Child and Youth Care faculty member Dr. Jaspreet Bal and three students are headed to Durban, South Africa. 

The purpose of their trip is to attend the National Association of Child Care Workers (NACCW) and CYC-NET world conference.

Two of the CYC students will be presenting their 4th-year thesis research on relational gaps in Toronto Police Service youth programs. Jaspreet and her team of research assistants will be presenting on their research funded by a Cultivate grant, looking at calls to action for the profession from Indigenous, Black and other People of Color who are service users and providers.

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FSCS Students Attend the Police Officer of the Year Event

FSCS Students Attend the Police Officer of the Year Event

On May 7, 2019 student research assistants had the opportunity to meet Chief Marc Saunders at the Police Officer of the Year Event. 

These student research assistants - who are in the Community Development and Criminal Justice degree programs - have been working on the TPS Neighbourhood Officer Evaluation.

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Orangeville Students Get Involved!

Orangeville Students Get Involved!

Orangeville Social Service Worker students attended the opening ceremony of the Black History Month 2019 at the Humber College North campus.

This was an amazing opportunity for many local students who don’t often have opportunities to attend the North and Lakeshore Campuses and access different resources.

By the end of the day the students were buzzing with excitement from their newly learned information from the exhibits, speakers and the lunch and learn session.

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Criminal Justice Thesis Poster Presentation Event

Criminal Justice Thesis Poster Presentation Event

100 4th year students in the Bachelor of Social Science Criminal Justice program gathered in the G-Commons to present their thesis research projects.

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FSCS Global Summer School

FSCS Global Summer School

From July 5 to July 27, Humber College will hosted its first Global Summer School (GSS).

The GSS offers a unique opportunity for both Humber and non-Humber students to work together with peers from around the world to explore and discuss critical issues that require multidisciplinary solutions with global perspectives. The FSCS was thrilled to host two Global Summer School courses: Transformational Leadership & Advocacy and the Summer Police Program. Through the two courses, 28 Humber students and 21 non-Humber students from China, Indonesia and Jamaica completed the program for academic credit and experiential learning experience in a truly global and interdisciplinary environment.

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Society of Police and Criminal Psychology Conference

Society of Police and Criminal Psychology Conference

FSCS Faculty for the Criminal Justice Degree Program, Dr. Alyssa Ferns, will present at the Society of Police and Criminal Psychology conference.

She will present on the Toronto Police Services Neighbourhood Officer initiatives to a multi-disciplinary group with the theme of “Working and Engaging in a Diverse World.” Building upon a program evaluation that was conducted on the Neighbourhood Officer Program by Humber ITAL from 2014 onwards, a specific exploration of the strengths and challenges within one micro-neighbourhood was explored. A total of 154 surveys were completed showing various strengths (i.e., public library access, friendly neighbours, and community centres for youth) and also some challenges (i.e., gun violence, unemployment and gang activity). The overall results showed that the community had a positive outlook on the Neighbourhood Policing Program. This will be presented to an audience of current law enforcement, applied researchers, policy makers, and academics.

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Artful Education

Artful Education

Students from the Community Development Degree program hosted a learning event in Humber's L-Space Gallery for Community Justice students.

Working closely with the gallery's curator, Danica Evering, and faculty members, Dr. Soheila Pashang and Linda Hill, CD students created interactive activities that supported CJ students in exploring issues of race, culture and migration. The partnership offered leadership and project management opportunities for CD students and experiential learning for CJ students through social justice art.

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FSCS Hosts Information Sessions

FSCS Hosts Information Sessions

The Faculty of Social and Community Services held its annual Spring Information Sessions for prospective students. 

At the event, guests learned more about the programs offered in the Criminal Justice and Human Services clusters. Representatives from each program along with student services representatives from across the College were available to discuss opportunities and resources available to Humber students, and to answer questions. 

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Annual Partnership Appreciation Event

Annual Partnership Appreciation Event

The Faculty of Social and Community Services hosted the 2019 Annual Partnership Appreciation Event on June 12th.

This is a special annual event to celebrate and recognize the invaluable contributions of partnering agencies who help bring learning to life for our students in the field. A series of professional development sessions were offered as part of the event including sessions on Social Innovation in the Classroom, Collaborating with Humber on Projects and Applied Research, Grant Writing 101 and Managing Difficult Situations in the Field. To bring the event to a close, a cocktail happy hour with a performance by the Humber Jazz Band provided a perfect environment for attendees to share their impressions and ideas generated from the workshops and from their experiences with placement students.

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Partnership Building in China

Partnership Building in China

A Humber FSCS delegation visited China in March 2019 to strengthen relations with its partner institute, Nanjing Forest Police College.

As a key outcome of this visit, the FSCS developed a Summer Police Program specifically for NFPC which will host 18 students from Nanjing as part of Humber’s innovative Global Summer School program. The FSCS is also looking forward to welcoming the third cohort of students from Nanjing who will be studying at Humber College in the FSCS Forensic Identification Graduate Certificate Program in Fall 2019. Accompanying the newest cohort will be two visiting faculty members who will be working closely with FSCS faculty in the Criminal Justice cluster for the 2019-20 academic year.

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DUVE Project

DUVE Project

Jaspreet Bal is a part of the DUVE project which connects colleges from Denmark, Uganda, Vietnam and Humber here in Canada.

The project aims to end violence in the respective countries and has set out to create an e-learning platform that serves this goal. After their kick-off seminar in December, the professors split into two teams according to their various subject matter expertise. One team, comprised of professors, nurses and midwives have taken on violence in health settings. The other team, comprised of educators, CYCs and ECEs, has taken on the task of addressing violence in institutional settings.

Students and professors have since visited each other across the globe! From midwifery students in Hoima, Uganda, to a conference on Kindergartens in Hanoi, Vietnam, colleagues have continued to connect and build content. The e-learning activities are being submitted. Stay tuned for the material that will be made available when the project closes in 2020.

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BSS Criminal Justice Students Develop Non-Profit Agency

BSS Criminal Justice Students Develop Non-Profit Agency

This past academic year, a group of Faculty of Social and Community Services students began to develop a potential non-profit agency.

The Cycle Ends Now was initiated as a school project by four students in the Bachelor of Social Science - Criminal Justice program: Meshanda Phillips, Anna-Lori Stennett-Thomas, Nadel Dolcy and Tonya Lyttle. Cycle Ends Now, a soon to be registered non- profit organization has a vision to end intimate partner violence against all women and children of different cultural, and religious background by providing shelter, counseling and life-skills based programs. In May 2019, the first C.E.N give back event was initiated. Cycle Ends Now partnered with Anduhyaun Women Shelter, by donating various grocery items. The founder of C.E.N also made grocery and two gift card donations to a client of The Gatehouse. Additionally, C.E.N began its first annual Christmas Toy Drive in December 2018. All toys received were donated to the Toronto Community Housing.

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Crime Scene Investigation Photo Contest

Crime Scene Investigation Photo Contest

Photography is a feature of crime scene investigation, but with the advent of smartphones, most of our students haven’t held a traditional camera.

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Inbound Exchange Students

Inbound Exchange Students

The SSCS is pleased was thrilled to welcome two inbound exchange students to the BSS – Criminal Justice degree program from UMEA University (Sweden).

Three inbound students from University College Lillebaelt (Denmark) also arrived in late November to take part in a unique opportunity to complete a six month placement facilitated through the Child and Youth Care programs. Tom, Line and Jacob are Social Work students and will working with SSCS partner organizations with children in youth.

The SSCS is also excited to be hosting the second group of students from the Nanjing Forest Police College, China. Taking courses in Crime Scene Investigation, Police Foundations, and English Language studies this group of 24 students have the unique opportunity to expand their knowledge of basic crime scene investigation skills and techniques and are exposed to the Canadian justice and college system. A celebration for this group was held on December 20th where the students received a Certificate of Participation.

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CYC Alumni Establish Diversely Creative

CYC Alumni Establish Diversely Creative

Diversely Creative is an educational resource for children and youth, encouraging learning through fun and interactive games.

Diversely Creative was started by two Humber College Child and Youth Care Alumni’s who have a passion for life-skill program development. Their goal is to empower each child to reach their full potential by providing alternative ways of learning and communicating. Diversely Creative is passionate about supporting children's diverse ways of learning, and believe that by giving them the right tools, they will have the ability to succeed. Most recently, Diversely Creative launched a self-regulation board game, Game of Emotions, for children to learn positive ways of expressing their emotions and promote the development of self-awareness and communication skills.

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Amazing Race

Amazing Race

Humber College teamed up with Toronto Police Services to host the Toronto Youth Amazing Race event at our beautiful Lakeshore campus.

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Child and Youth Care Program Updates

Child and Youth Care Program Updates

The first Class Representative Council meeting for students across all three Child and Youth Care programs took place this September.

Students came to provide feedback and take information back to their peers within their cohorts. We have planned out our semester and upcoming class rep projects. Stay tuned!

The HBCYC faculty held a grad school info session for our students thinking of furthering their education after completing their HBCYC degrees and diplomas. Students came out to receive information on how to find a program that suits them and the steps in the application process.

Humber was also well represented at this year’s Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care’s Annual General Meeting. Student Amplifiers are hard at work making classroom visits and promoting the importance of OACYC membership and engagement.

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Crime Scene Investigation Students Get Their Hands Dirty

Crime Scene Investigation Students Get Their Hands Dirty

Crime Scene Investigation students got their hands dirty with the forensic exhumation of two (imitation) human skeletons buried on Lakeshore campus.

The project replicated the process of planning, excavating and documenting the recovery of the bodies and other evidence related to a homicide investigation. The weather was quite warm leaving our students taking frequent water and rest breaks in a physically demanding and detail-oriented task that left everyone hot, sweaty, dirty, exhausted and smiling. This will be in sharp contrast to night photography in the snow and frigid temperatures they will experience later in the term.

If you are looking for a little adventure, this program will offer a Forensic Identification graduate certificate credential in the fall of 2019 with any diploma or degree qualifying for admission.

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Research Release: Look at my Life: ‘Sparks’ for Firearm Possession among Young People in Toronto

Research Release: Look at my Life: ‘Sparks’ for Firearm Possession among Young People in Toronto

Humber College, in partnership with The City of Toronto’s Youth Equity Strategy, Amadeusz, and The Laidlaw Foundation, launched a research project.

The project is titled: Look at my Life: Youth Identified ‘Sparks’ for Firearm Possession Among Young People in Toronto.

Tina-Nadia Gopal Chambers, a faculty member of the Child and Youth Care program, was the Principal Researcher on the project. The research findings were released in July, 2018 which identified the following influences that contribute to young people becoming involved in crime:

  • Risk factors, including trauma, family environment, lack of non-family adults/mentors, lack of community programs, negative peers, and negative school experiences;
  • Systemic barriers, including racism, poverty, lack of community safety; and
  • Barriers after being incarcerated, including accessing employment due to a criminal record and a lack of education, and returning to the same environment with little support.

A copy of the report is available at: http://www.amadeusz.ca/research-2/.

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Visiting Scholar from China

Visiting Scholar from China

For the 2017/2018 academic year, the SSCS hosted two visiting scholars, Henry Ke and Iris Zhou, from the Nanjing Forest Police College.

Currently, the SSCS is hosting a third visiting scholar, Lisa Zhang, until July 2019. Lisa will be conducting joint applied research with a focus on the differences between China and Canadian policing and postsecondary education. The SSCS and Nanjing Forest Police College are exploring further opportunities for collaborative research and knowledge exchange with faculty from both partner institutes.

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Mindfulness Practice in CYC

Mindfulness Practice in CYC

First and third semester Child and Youth Care Practitioner diploma students have been embarking on a weekly mindfulness practice.

By embodying the practice themselves, they are gaining a stronger sense of mind/body connection and the impact it can have on one’s emotions, feelings and thoughts. Insight and exposure to a variety of meditations and mindfulness activities are supporting not only personal growth and self-care but an awareness of alternative ways to support children and youth with their emotional regulation and wellbeing. A significant portion of the students embark on this ‘optional’ practice for the first 10-15 minutes of one of their classes each week. What an incredible demonstration of personal and professional commitment by these students.

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The Forensic Dual Diagnostic Specialty Service Conference

The Forensic Dual Diagnostic Specialty Service Conference

On September 19th and 20th, the Centre for Addictions and Mental Health held its inaugural Forensic Dual Diagnostic Specialty Service Conference.

The Conference was entitled Exploring Risk and Recovery in Dual Diagnosis. The School of Social and Community Services, represented by the Bachelor of Behavioural Science, was a Conference co-sponsor. Over 250 participants were in attendance.

Jo Anne Nugent, Coordinator of the Bachelor of Behavioural Science, and John Kosmopoulos, Coordinator of the Behavioural Science Graduate Certificate, were in attendance. Both programs had a table at the Conference, which was an excellent opportunity to highlight our two programs.

Presenters included the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, and experts in the field of forensic services to a wide range of service recipient groups. Sessions focused on service delivery and research.

Thanks to Louis Busch, a member of the BBS Program Advisory Committee, a key player in Humber’s participation in the FDDSS Conference. We look forward to participating in the 2nd annual conference next year!

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School of Social and Community Services Receives Funding from Global Affairs Canada

School of Social and Community Services Receives Funding from Global Affairs Canada

In collaboration with the Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, the FFCS was a successful recipient of the 2018 Faculty Mobility Program Scholarship.

Receiving $7,000.00 in funding from the Government of Canada, the joint-project proposal was one of 33 selected from a competition open to post-secondary institutes across Canada. Overall, 33 projects from 22 institutes across seven provinces were selected. The Faculty Mobility Program provides full-time faculty at Canadian post-secondary institutes with short-term opportunities to teach or conduct research in Latin Americas and the Caribbean, at the college, undergraduate and graduate levels. In collaboration with USIL, the SSCS submitted a project proposal titled “Case-based Curriculum through Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL).” In May 2019, Community Development faculty from USIL and Humber College will create case-based learning (CBL) modules that focus on people coming together to identify and address local issues. Each case will include detailed background information on socio-cultural, political and economic realities that impact decision making and outcomes related to community work in each country. The cases will support students in examining root causes of community problems and resources/solutions available to address issues through different cultural lenses. Using Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) models, faculty from Canada and Peru will connect their classrooms via webinars to work through cases and learn from one another.

For more information on the Faculty Mobility Program, please click here.

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Experiential Learning for Traffic Management Students

Experiential Learning for Traffic Management Students

One of the most effective ways of learning is engaging in a real life experience.

As part of Sgt. West's, Traffic Management Course, students were thrilled to participate in the operation of a radar gun (provided and facilitated by PC Tony Foster, Toronto Police) which allowed them the opportunity to witness first-hand the workings of the hand held unit while increasing their knowledge and understanding of the 'facts-in-issue' required by police in obtaining a conviction. 

Humber College Traffic students were also educated on the first ever Draeger 5000 Drug Tester in determining if a driver has marijuana or Cocaine in their system.

The Draeger Drug Tester is the first and only piece of equipment authorized by the Attorney General in allowing Police to demand a saliva sample from a driver in determining if they have a drug in their system, including a sufficient amount to cause impairment acceptable to the courts.

Students were very excited to be involved in this process.

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CYC Student Presents at the Annual Children’s Mental Health Ontario Conference

CYC Student Presents at the Annual Children’s Mental Health Ontario Conference

Valerie Hazlett presented research on youth engagement in health and the health care system at the annual Children's Mental Health Ontario Conference.

The study was conducted in partnership with the Sandbox Project's Young Canadian Roundtable on Health and the Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement at the Students Commission.

Valerie said that she was "grateful to have had the opportunity to have been around so many dedicated mental health professionals, to see the research being done and to hear the inspirational words of all the speakers." She strives to "continue to push the boundaries of what CYC undergrads are capable of."

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Successful Completion of Accreditation for CYC Programs

Successful Completion of Accreditation for CYC Programs

Effective August 2, 2018, three programs are now accredited programs with Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada (CYCEAB). 

The programs are Advanced Diploma, Accelerated Diploma and Honours Degree in Child and Youth Care.

The Child and Youth Care Educational Accreditation Board of Canada has set standards and reviews programs for compliance to ensure professionals educated in the field of Child and Youth Care are trained to a specific standard of Child and Youth Care competence. The objective of accreditation is to ensure accredited programs in Child and Youth Care support students to meet or exceed established competencies of Child and Youth Care practice, and outcome measures are used to continuously improve programs. Humber is one of three programs in the province and one of four in the country!

Thank you and congratulations to everyone involved in the successful completion of the accreditation process!

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SSCS is Awarded Wofford Scholarship

SSCS is Awarded Wofford Scholarship

The SSCS was successful in its third consecutive application for funding from the Wofford Fellowship.

This funding will go directly to supporting students embarking on a faculty-led trip to Lima, Peru in May, 2019. This funding covers 50% of the program cost. This is an excellent opportunity for students who may not consider this experience because of financial barriers to participate.

The trip will provide students with service learning opportunities in Villa El Salvador; an area that is organizing and building community capacity many years after the Shining Path movement. Students will learn about leadership development within the community, how people are engaged locally and how local services and resources have been accessed and developed after a forced-migration period. Students will develop their cultural competence and gain an appreciation for 'personal resiliency' and 'post-traumatic growth' in relation to people's ability to 'start over' and care for their community and one another. In keeping with our school commitment to recognizing study abroad opportunities as field experience, the trip will be recognized as a field and seminar course for some programs of study within the School. Faculty are encouraged to promote the trip to their students.

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