HUMBER COLLEGE UPDATE

The month of March brings a global anniversary that is difficult to ignore as we continue through this global pandemic. While much has been lost over the past year, it is also an opportunity to recognize resilience and celebrate how much we have adapted. I continue to be inspired by how our local community and the Humber Lakeshore campus have responded to these challenges.

The Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Centre continues to offer opportunities for community engagement and reflection. Their newest initiative will be presented with Humber’s Black Academic Success and Engagement (BASE) program.

The event is positioned as a fireside chat. The Interpretive Centre and the BASE have invited three speakers to be interviewed by a student about their research and careers. The speakers, two historians and an artist - all have strong ties to research related to Black heritage in Etobicoke and Toronto.

While February is known as Black History Month, Humber is focused on supporting Black Heritage 365 days a year. HUMBER COLLEGE LAKESHORE CAMPUS

On March 30, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., the series will host Natasha Henry, the President of the Ontario Black History Society, PhD candidate and educator.

The next guest, Channon Oyeniran, the Vice President of the Ontario Black History Society, will be interviewed from 4.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on April 8.

Finally, on April 15 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., artist and educator Quentin VerCetty will wrap up the series. VerCetty recently created a sculpture recognizing freedom seeker Joshua Glover in Etobicoke.

These are free events open to the entire community. All you have to do is register and you will be sent a link to the event. To learn more, visit lakeshoregrounds.ca/events.

Once you’re there, I encourage you to take a look at our new Humber Cultural Hub website. I have been providing updates on the project periodically, but now you can track its progress online.

NATASHA HENRY

President of the Ontario Black History Society CHANNON OYENIRAN

Vice President of the Ontario Black History Society QUENTIN VERCETTY

Artist & Educator

The Cultural Hub will be a new destination for arts and culture in Etobicoke and provide muchneeded capacity to meet the growing demand for skilled talent in creative industries.

Here are a few things you can do with the new website: • View the most recent renderings of the Cultural Hub building • Explore Humber’s Unlimited Campaign which helps support Humber Lakeshore’s campus evolution. • View rough timelines for the program, explore a map of the future Cultural Hub and check out before and after images. • Learn how the project will benefit the community and how you can get involved. • Learn about our Media & Creative Arts programs and students, who will benefit greatly from the facilities and the innovation at the Cultural Hub. • Find out more about our partnerships and Humber’s Centre of Innovation (COI) network.

The Humber Cultural Hub is a massive project that will have a big impact on our campus and community. I’m so glad you’re able to follow along.

Our campus is still partially closed and movement onsite will continue to be limited next semester. For this reason, Humber College has focused on providing the best online learning experience possible for those who are learning virtually.

This includes students who are attending the just-opened Humber International Graduate School. Students at the Humber IGS are generally international students who hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher. The building is in downtown Toronto, located in the country’s economic epicenter and is surrounded by a population made up of people from all over the world.

Not only does the Humber IGS offer brand new classrooms and study spaces, it also offers the polytechnic experience Humber is known for. Work-integrated programs, networking opportunities and an alumni mentorship program are intended to help students succeed and make important contacts prior to graduation. Though physical connection and construction are limited, Humber College continues to provide students and the community with new virtual experiences. We look forward to welcoming you to all the new places and spaces in person once we get through this year together.

For more information about the Call for Submissions, email info@lakeshoregrounds.ca. To learn more about what’s happening at Humber Lakeshore, visit humber.ca/lakeshorecampus or check out our social media accounts, @HumberLakeshore on Twitter and Instagram

Programs are tailored specifically for international graduate students to ensure successful transition to learning and working in Canada.

Best wishes,

Derek Stockley

DEREK STOCKLEY

Principal, Lakeshore Campus Senior Dean, Faculty of Social and Community Services Follow on Twitter: @derek_stockley