Humber Wellness Skating Days
Principal’s Office
Over the past month, we were excited to announce the launch of our Humber Wellness Skating Days!
Humber Lakeshore – Stepping into Spring Challenge
Principal’s Office
Join us in the Stepping into Spring 14-day Reading Week Challenge!
Humber Students over the Holiday Break
Principal’s Office
As part of a Welcome Back Giveaway initiative, students were asked to share photos of what they did during Winter break.
Uncover Hidden Histories in the Interpretive Centre’s New Online Exhibition
Principal’s Office
The Lakeshore campus has a long history of mental health care on the picturesque grounds and amongst the iconic red-brick cottages.
Sustainability at WEL
Principal’s Office
Starting March 8, individual staff and students will be responsible for emptying their recycling and throwing their garbage away at these stations.
Lakeshore Principal’s Office Launches Initiative in Support of #16days Campaign
Principal’s Office
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.
Humber College says Goodbye to Kavelle Maharaj
Principal’s Office
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
New President Search Underway
Principal’s Office
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.
FSCS Staff & Faculty Book Club
Principal’s Office
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.
Mindful Mondays, Wellness Wednesdays
Principal’s Office
Vol. 2, Issue 2, December 2021
Finding time and opportunities to focus on our own personal wellness, while important, is a challenge for many.
Humber Wellness Talks: Museums, Movement & Medicine?
Principal’s Office
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.
Virtual Holiday Celebrations
Principal’s Office
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.
Growing Season may be Over but the GARDENS Project Continues Growing
Principal’s Office
Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021
Looking back at the 2021 growing season, there is a lot to be grateful for.
Creation of the GARDENS Virtual Learning Library
Principal’s Office
Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021
Three Work Study students worked alongside Kavelle Mahara, to produce short educational videos on YouTube...
Community Consultation
Principal’s Office
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.
A Mentally Healthy Humber College
Principal’s Office
Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021
Humber Wellness Talks hosted mental health advocate, Mark Henick virtually in September.
Interpretive Centre Updates
Principal’s Office
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!
Humber Wellness Talks – Open to the public
Principal’s Office
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...
Principal's Office Fall 2021 Events
Principal’s Office
Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021
Save the Dates on the Principal's Office Virtual Events Line-Up!
Mindfulness Mondays
Principal’s Office
Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021
The Mindfulness Monday’s series is back in an effort to continue to promote health and wellness activities.
Wellness Wednesdays - For Humber Staff
Principal’s Office
Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021
The Wellness Wednesday Series is aimed at promoting virtual safe spaces for Humber staff...
Growing again in 2021... Re-envisioning the GARDENS Pod Project
Principal’s Office
The GARDENS Lakeshore is a community project that addresses food insecurity in South Etobicoke.
Interpretive Centre – The Aesthetics of Mental Health
Principal’s Office
Humber’s Interpretive Centre featured a new and exciting exhibit this Spring, called The Aesthetics of Mental Health.
Upcoming Principal’s Office Events Spring 2021
Principal’s Office
The Principal's Office and partners are hosting many events for Spring 2021 geared towards staff, student and community health and well-being.
Interpretive Centre Virtual Tour
Principal’s Office
Navigate the Interpretive Centre through a virtually guided tour!
Newly Launched FSCS Wellness Programs
Principal’s Office
To encourage our Faculty to build social bonds, we have launched the FSCS Book and Recipe Clubs.
The Burnout Gamble and How to Combat it Using The D.R.A.G.O.N Method
Principal’s Office
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.
Humber Indigenous Transmedia Fellowship Explores What it Means to be ‘Native Enough’
Principal’s Office
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)".
Humber Wellness Talks Welcomes Indigenous Experts Anthony Johnson and Dr. James Makokis
Principal’s Office
In 2021, Humber Wellness Talks kicked off with Representation Matters: Becoming Better Allies as its first topic for the year.
Launch of Mindfulness Mondays
Principal’s Office
In February 2021, the Lakeshore Principal’s Office launched the first-ever, Humber Mindful Monday Series!
Upcoming Principal’s Office Events Winter 2021
Principal’s Office
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.
Humber Staff Holiday Party: New Challenges & Successes
Principal’s Office
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.
Interpretive Centre Updates
Principal’s Office
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.
Virtual Mental Health Awareness Month
Principal’s Office
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.
Adapting Exhibits to Pandemic Times
Principal’s Office
The initial shutdown caused great disruption to the academic communities of Humber College and the work of the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre.
Kavelle Maharaj Receives President’s Award for Distinguished Support Staff
Principal’s Office
Congratulations to Kavelle Maharaj for receiving the President’s Award for Distinguished Support Staff.
Principal’s Office Wellness Wednesdays Staff Series Kick-Off
Principal’s Office
September 16th was the launch of the Principal’s Office Wellness Wednesdays Staff Series.
Upcoming Principal’s Office Events
Principal’s Office
The Principal’s Office and partners are hosting many events for fall 2020 geared towards staff, student, and community health and well-being.
Ribfest
Principal’s Office
On August 29th and 30th, Rotary Etobicoke hosted their annual Ribfest to support fundraising efforts for local community organizations.
Re-envisioning the GARDENS Pod Project and Food Security in South Etobicoke
Principal’s Office
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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