Lakeshore Library Reopens
Principal’s Office
Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4
The Lakeshore library reopened its doors on October 30th.
Active Attacker Drills on Lakeshore Campus
Principal’s Office
Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4
This September, Humber College conducted their annual Active Attacker Drills.
Wellness Series Returns
Principal’s Office
Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4
The Wellness Series, hosted by the Principal’s Office, returned this semester with two keynote speakers.
New Toronto Holiday Market
Principal’s Office
Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4
The fourth annual New Toronto Holiday Market returned on Saturday, November 25 at the Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre!
Humber College Annual Holiday Party
Principal’s Office
Issue 1, December 2023, Vol. 4
“The Gingerbread Express” rolled into Lakeshore Campus on November 25th, for this year’s Humber Holiday Party!
Grace: One Story of Thousands Is Now Open
Principal’s Office
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.
Interpretive Centre Tours
Principal’s Office
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!
Black Heritage 365: From Resistance to Resilience
Principal’s Office
The first annual Black Heritage 365: From Resistance to Resilience panel was hosted by the office of MPP Hogarth in partnership with Humber College.
Mindfulness
Principal’s Office
On Mar. 13th, Mindfulness@Humber hosted its first in-person session at the Lakeshore campus in partnership with the Principal’s Office.
https://sdev-communityservices.humber.ca/news/principals-office/mindfulness.html
Principal’s Office
On Mar. 29th, we hosted the final installment of the wellness series.
Movie Night: Steadfast With Honourable Jean Augustine
Principal’s Office
On April 5th, we had the pleasure of hosting a movie night for the screening of STEADFAST: The Messenger and the Message.
Florals, Naturally
Principal’s Office
The Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre will be hosting a brand-new exhibition: Florals, Naturally featuring the paintings of Courtney Carstens.
Interpretive Centre Third Floor Gallery – Soul Existence
Principal’s Office
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.
January Skate Day
Principal’s Office
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!
Social Wellness Keynote with Samra Zafar
Principal’s Office
Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023
On Wednesday, January 25th Humber staff and faculty joined us for the January wellness talk.
Principal’s Office Upcoming Winter 2023 Events
Principal’s Office
Vol. 3, Issue 2, February 2023
Join us for our events this semester. Stay connected on Instagram and Twitter by following @humberlakeshore
The GARDENS Project
Principal’s Office
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).
Sustainability Projects at Humber
Principal’s Office
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.
Lakeshore Campus on the Silver Screen
Principal’s Office
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.
Outdoor Teaching Sit Upons
Principal’s Office
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.
Nuit Blanche Touches Down on Humber’s Lakeshore Campus
Principal’s Office
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.
Moving for Mental Health Awareness
Principal’s Office
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.
Stem Cell Swabbing
Principal’s Office
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.
Wellness Talks
Principal’s Office
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.
Humber Holiday Party
Principal’s Office
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!
Interpretive Centre Campus Tunnel Tours
Principal’s Office
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.
Bottled Up Exhibition on Now + Scene & Unseen at the Third Floor Gallery
Principal’s Office
Explore the history of Prohibition in Ontario, and the communities it most affected at The Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre’s new exhibition.
Tunnel Tours are Back – Book Now!
Principal’s Office
The Interpretive Centre is excited to resume guided historic tours of the Lakeshore Grounds this spring!
Stepping into Spring Challenge
Principal’s Office
The Office of the Principal and Humber Lakeshore Athletics teamed up to form and execute the inaugural Stepping into Spring Challenge.
GARDENS Updates
Principal’s Office
The GARDENS Project is an organization that works to support food security through community engagement in South Etobicoke.
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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