Good morning Humber!
Brace yourself for a chilly weekend to end March. The good news is that we are four weeks away from the end of the semester: the last day of classes is on Tuesday, April 22.
Here are some stories you might have missed on Humber Et Cetera:
Humber Journalism takes home the Gold
Humber's student newspaper and website won a Gold Crown for hybrid news from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.
IGNITE launches campaign to address unpaid internships
Humber’s student union announced a new drive to raise awareness and ensure students get paid.
Demonstrators join 'Tesla Takedown' protest in Oakville
Demonstrators protest against Tesla owner and DOGE head Elon Musk's efforts to undermine U.S. democracy and his support for making Canada the 51st American state.
Residents push back against 49-storey condo proposal
The South Eatonville Residents Association (SERA) launched a petition to stop the proposed residential building at 5280 Dundas St. W.
Reestablishing links between cosmos and Indigenous Peoples
Astronomer Laurie Rousseau-Nepton discusses the important connections between Indigenous knowledge and modern astronomy in her campus lecture series.
Standing at the intersection of loving and experiencing loss
Happy Hands Pottery in Brampton hosted a cozy Poetry Open Mic Night focused on love and loss in a warm, inviting space for local artists to share their stories and express their creativity.
Humber R&B Night allows students to break out of their shells
Humber Music students gave us their best vocals during its annual R&B Night at the Lakeshore campus.
Humber Esports Valorant team to play final tournament this season
Humber's Valorant team is hoping to rebound after failing to qualify for the NACE league playoffs.
Campus Events:
Learning Skills Workshop: Should I Write This Down? Note Taking Skills
Explore ways to maximize your notetaking skills and learn more about Note Taking Services at Humber.
- Humber North Campus
North - Blaq Collective: a Black feminist perspective on how art changes the world
Join us for a powerful workshop with Mila Mendez (they/them) as we explore black feminist perspectives on how art can challenge systems of oppression and move us toward collective liberation.
- Humber Polytechnic LGBTQ+ Resource Centre
- Light Lunch Provided
North - QSocial Paint and Watch a Movie !
- April 1 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- North - LGBTQ+ Resource Centre - Room e140
- Art materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies!
The LGBTQ+ Resource Centre invites all trans, Two-Spirit, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and questioning students to join us for a relaxing and creative afternoon in celebration of Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV)!
Celebrate Earth Month with the Office of Sustainability!
- April 2 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- G Commons Lakeshore Campus
Career Conversations Panel - Breaking the Mold: Navigating Professionalism & Authenticity
Are you wondering how to stay true to yourself while navigating workplace expectations? Breaking the Mold: Navigating Professionalism & Authenticity is a dynamic panel discussion designed to help students confidently transition from post-secondary education into their careers.
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Virtual Event
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April 2 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
