Introducing June MacDonald-Jenkins as the new Senior Dean (FSCS) and Principal (Lakeshore Campus)
Program Highlights
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.
2021 FSCS President's Awards Winners
Program Highlights
Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021
This year three folks from within our faculty were recipients of the 2021 President’s Awards.
Julie Young Appointed as Public Director of Women's Shelters Canada Board
Program Highlights
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).
Community Development Capstone Website Launch
Program Highlights
Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021
The Bachelor of Community Development program at Humber had its first graduating class in Summer 2021!
FSCS Virtual Orientation
Program Highlights
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.
Upcoming CJS Mock Interviews
Program Highlights
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...
Forensic Identification Lab
Program Highlights
Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021
Forensic evidence plays a crucial role in the investigative and court process.
Welcome to the WIL Centre
Work-Integrated Learning & Community Partners
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.
CYC Virtual Hangout
Work-Integrated Learning & Community Partners
Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021
This past summer our Child & Youth Care (CYC) Diploma students engaged in the CYC Virtual Hangout.
Career Connect!
Work-Integrated Learning & Community Partners
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!
Space Inventory Project
Work-Integrated Learning & Community Partners
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.
Transformational Leadership & Advocacy Global Summer School Course
Global Learning & International Initiatives
Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021
This Summer 2021, Humber’s Global Summer School (GSS) went virtual!
Humber FSCS Fall COILs
Global Learning & International Initiatives
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).
Black Girls and Dolls Navigating Race, Class, and Gender in Toronto
Applied Research and Social Innovation
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...
Ongoing Research in the FSCS: Student Research Projects
Applied Research and Social Innovation
Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021
Student Research Projects
Ongoing Research in the FSCS: CCSIF-Funded Research
Applied Research and Social Innovation
Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021
CCSIF-Funded Research
Canadian Security Announces 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Advancement and Alumni
Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021
Congratulations to Rita Estwick for receiving the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award from Canadian Security.
Struggle Back Scholarship for PFP Program
Advancement and Alumni
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.
Alumni Stories - Valentina Posada-Orozco
Advancement and Alumni
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.
Alumni Stories - Anthony Nguyen
Advancement and Alumni
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.
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.
KGU Virtual Exchange - Fall Semester
Global Learning & International Initiatives
Vol. 2, Issue 1, November 2021
As studying remotely became the norm in 2020, studying abroad also adapted to the new virtual reality...
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...
Tonia Richards Receives President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching
Program Highlights
Congratulations to Professor Tonia Richards for receiving the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
FSCS-USIL COIL Project Featured in Community Colleges for International Development Magazine
Global Learning & International Initiatives
In February, Senior Dean Derek Stockley, Stephanie Byer and Rebecca Fitzgerald presented at the Community Colleges for International Development.
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.
Community Development Students Fight Covid-19 Isolation using Community Worker Skills
Program Highlights
Victoria Bent, Dana Kinsley, and Jean Luc Blanchard are three Community Development Degree students applying theory to practice in their own lives.
Forensic Identification Students Honour Orange Shirt Day
Program Highlights
On September 30th, students, faculty, and staff across Humber honoured Orange Shirt Day.
Protection, Security and Investigations Professor and Students Highlighted in Maclean’s Magazine
Program Highlights
PSI Professor Francis Syms invited his students to join an international coalition of cybersecurity professionals in response to COVID-related issues.
C-Space: For Students, By Students
Program Highlights
C-Space is a student community space led by and dedicated to students in the Bachelor of Community Development program.
DUVE Project Launches New Website
Global Learning & International Initiatives
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).
Developmental Services Worker, Mitchell Gosse, Profiled in Humber Unlimited E-News
Advancement and Alumni
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.
Police Foundations Program Graduate named new School, Community Engagement and Safety Police Officer in Municipality of Grey Highlands, Grey County
Advancement and Alumni
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.
Michael Gamble Receives President’s Award for Distinguished Faculty
Program Highlights
Congratulations to Michael Gamble who recently received a President’s Award for Distinguished Faculty.
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.
WIL Centre Update
Work-Integrated Learning & Community Partners
September is a busy month for the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Centre.
New Scholarship for Black/African Students
Advancement and Alumni
Humber's Faculty of Social and Community Services is grateful for the support of the Punjabi Community Health Services.
CCSIF Highlights
Applied Research and Social Innovation
Four applied research projects led by professors in the Faculty of Social and Community Services have received over 1.2 million dollars.
FSCS Launches a Peer Mentorship Program for International Students
Global Learning & International Initiatives
FSCS is launching its inaugural Peer Mentorship Program for new International Students, welcoming 45 students into the first cohort.
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.
Global Citizenship Certificate
Global Learning & International Initiatives
The FSCS is excited to promote Humber’s Global Citizenship Certificate (GCC) open to students across all Humber programs.
FSCS Selected as a Finalist for PIEoneer Award – Real Life Learning Category
Global Learning & International Initiatives
FSCS is honoured to be selected as a PIEoneer Award Finalist in the Real Life Learning category for its framework for Faculty-Led Programming.
Spotlight on Community Partners and Anti-Racism Initiatives
Work-Integrated Learning & Community Partners
In response to the Anti-Black Racism, many community partners have been focusing new initiatives on Anti-Racism.
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