Tags: Vol. 1, Issue 1, October 2020
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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