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To help combat the emerging talent crisis the program recently scaled up efforts to recruit the best and brightest students through the creation of a Talent Pipeline Fund. 

Recently Patrick Ballantyne, President of the Registered Insurance Brokers of Ontario (RIBO) gave an inspiring presentation as a guest lecturer to Insurance Management students at Humber College.

Hugh Wood Canada hired additional Insurance Management Program graduates again this year extending exciting offers to students Andrew Barnes, Nicholas Gonzalez, Tasleem Habib, and Karla Huertas.

Fashion Arts & Business alumni Charlene McFarlane has transitioned her career in Marketing, Communications, and PR, during the pandemic, to create a new venture in education.

Ajman Ladner, a 2018 graduate of Humber's Bachelor of Paralegal Studies degree program was accepted for admission to the Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Metropolitan Toronto University.

Amira Syed, a 2020 graduate of the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies degree program, was accepted for admission to the Professional LL.M. Program in Canadian Common Law at Osgoode Hall Law School.

After 42 years of teaching, mentoring and supporting more than 10,000 students, long-time faculty member Franca Giacomelli is retiring.

A $5-million gift from the Longo Family Foundation will support scholarships, entrepreneurship programming and increased opportunities for our students to develop skills and experience.

Longo Faculty of Business Fundraising Management Students wrapped up their winter term with an outstanding panel of industry leaders, ALL Humber Alumni!

The Digital Business Management program worked with the Baking and Pastry Arts Management program during Winter 2022; a collaborative project between two courses in three different programs.

Digital Business Management and the Fashion Arts and Business programs joined a multi-disciplinary team of students from other Humber Faculties on a project to support female refugees in Kenya.

Kimberly Lam, an Honours graduate from 2017, was awarded a Canada Graduate Scholarship for students enrolled in Master’s programs.

Parents love talking about their children… They take any opportunity to tell everyone how great their kids are.

One of the outstanding features of the Humber’s BIA program is its Placement program. Hence, we are in a constant search for great Placement partners.

At Humber College, experiential learning represents an essential pillar that leads to a successful career.

24 students from SENAC University (Brazil), Humber Fashion Management postgraduate, and Public Relations worked together in a Collaborative International Learning Project.

Fashion Management faculty, Vladimira Steffek, and Rossie Kadiyska, presented at the International Foundation of Fashion Technology Institutes (IFFTI 2022) conference.

The Humber College Fashion Show returned in person for the first time in two years.

Fashion faculty, Vladimira Steffek and Rossie Kadiyska worked with educational supplier Artha Learning to deliver open resources to eCampus Ontario following an approved project for CAD33,000 funding.

An art show was held at Humber’s Lakeshore campus to help raise money for Ukraine.

Fashion Management program coordinator, Rossie Kadiyska, brought contacts and project ideas to build WIL opportunities for Humber fashion students.

Fashion faculty, Rossie Kadiyska, Vladimira Steffek, and design firm Artha Learning won a Hermes Gold Award at the Hermes Creative Awards for creative professionals.

Hospitality & Tourism Operations Management students embarked on a COIL initiative with Hospitality and Tourism students from the Universidad Latina de Costa Rica, fondly known as ULatina.

Listen in to hear Grads Give Back: The Podcast with Katherine Franco Rey as she encourages students to be curious, to ask questions, and to be adaptable!

The Program marked its 26th Celebration of Success. The achievements of the last year for twenty-eight graduating students were celebrated along with several special Humber Guests.

Deepa Mattoo is a feminist lawyer and Executive Director of Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic committed to advocating for survivors of gender-based violence.

Students from the Longo Faculty of Business participated in an information session hosted by the Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Centre and the Florence University of the Arts (FUA).

The Toronto Chapter of the International Practice Management Association (IPMA) held its annual meeting with colleges.

Fashion Production students held a model casting in the Photography Studio for the upcoming fashion show "Awakening".

The Work Integrated Learning team welcomed Megan Thurston, Tony Chieca, and Jessica Bent, as guest speakers for a virtual presentation.

The Work Integrated Learning team welcomed Kara Guo and Leah Wang from the Talent Acquisition team and Frank Chang from the Central Bakery Manufacturer Department in a Virtual Career Talk.

Collaborating between programs is one of the biggest assets of teaching at Humber!

Why not celebrate the first week back on campus with a tour of the campus?

Kiona Harrison, a graduate from the Fashion Management program was interviewed along with program coordinator, Francesca D'Angelo in the article "The Rise of a Handmade Career". 

Global Retail Operations is a course that is a part of the final semester in the Fashion Arts and Business program at Humber College.

The Longo Faculty of Business WIL Centre welcomed Cynthia Kelly, HR Manager at Aird & Berlis LLP as a guest speaker on Thursday, March 31, 2022.

The Humber Centre for Entrepreneurship (CfE) was proud to host this wonderful event that allowed finalists to compete for a combined total of $135,000 in cash prizes.

In March, the Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience was launched.

There are myriad ways to build a wardrobe that prioritizes sustainability as much as style.

Alana Marchese ’20 and Kristen Pelletier ’20 are on the ground in Romania on the border with Ukraine working hard to distribute much-needed emergency items to those fleeing the conflict in Ukraine.

In addition to working with World Vision in humanitarian response, Mike Weickert has taught in Humber's program for International Development for over 20 years now.

Manohar Gill takes us on his journey as an accomplished Humber College grad from the Business Marketing program, and down his initial career path into sales in the automobile industry.

The Longo Faculty of Business and Humber supports many students around the globe especially those from war zone countries.

This term, the Fashion Arts students were delighted to learn that they would participate in a live photoshoot as part of their Photo Styling course.

Brenden Zerihun and Robbie Stephens, both students in the Insurance Management Program, were recently hired as junior underwriters by Optimum Insurance.

Arthur J Gallagher presented virtually to the Insurance Management Program in the program's weekly Employer Showcase.

During the week of March 14 – 18, 2022, Insurance Management Program students experienced a dynamic week of industry hands-on learning as Wawanesa conducted Wawanesa Week.

On February 25, 2022, Travelers Canada presented virtually to the Insurance Management Program in the program's weekly Employer Showcase.

Fashion Management postgraduate student Rishi Mehta, conducted an interactive and engaging presentation to Insurance Management Program students at the International Graduate School.

Kate Naumova, 3rd Semester Hospitality -Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management student has been accepted into the Chartwells and Venturepark Labs “Concept to Market Sprint” program.

Nicole and her father Terry Chuchmach, both proud Ukrainians, wanted to do something to help support members of the Ukrainian community.

Fashion Management postgrad student Meg Munro got all her peers together online for a quick session to reinvigorate bodies and minds and prep students for exams.

The Longo Faculty of Business offers five special scholarships in addition to the Humber awards and scholarships.

The Digital Business Management students hosted our Winter 2022 Digital Conference on Thursday Feb 24, 2022 as part of the BUS 2504 Web Development class.

Recent alumni of the Tourism - Travel Services Management program and winner of the Baxter Student Ambassador program Dhvani Gandhi was profiled in the major travel trade publication Travel Courier.

Two Humber Longo Faculty of Business interns, who are currently placed with Grupo Quepos in Costa Rica, helped run a four-day local artisan craft and small business fair in the Quepos community.

The Longo Faculty of Business WIL Centre has a long-standing partnership with the law firm, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.

Imagine Canada, the organization that bolsters the charitable sector in Canada joined Fundraising Management students to talk about how COVID-19 has impacted charitable programs, services and funding.

The WIL team welcomed two great employers from very different industry sectors to promote opportunities for Hospitality and Culinary students in February.

The WIL team welcomed two great employers from very different industry sectors to promote opportunities for Hospitality and Culinary students in February.

The WIL Centre hosted team members from the RBC Meeting Place who conducted a very powerful virtual workshop on Personal Branding for our Longo Faculty of Business Students.

Humber College’s Entrepreneurship + Digital Livelihoods + Creative Arts Socio-economic empowerment of women refugees in Kenya has been selected for innovation testing with a total value of $198,692.

A major student consortium, Future Ready 2022, provided Longo Faculty of Business students with a fun, informative and interactive opportunity to connect with mentors and kick-start new network connections!

Fashion Management postgrad and Fashion Arts and Business students had the honour to perform a Virtual “Cheongsam” fashion show for the Chinese New Year of the Tiger celebration.

Fashion students Rishi Mehta and Heer Banga joined “AR/VR in Fashion” group led by Prof David Neumann (FMCA) and Rossie Kadiyska (FB).

125 second-year Sport Management students, as part of their Career Development course, participated in the Virtual Speaker Series with sports industry professionals, many of whom are graduates.

Since our first flight in 1996, we've sought to enrich the lives of everyone in our world by providing safe, friendly, and affordable air travel.

At Inclusive-Travel we strive to exceed our client’s expectations. Our passion for travel is rivalled only by our commitment to those we service.

Costa Rica Global Learning Programs is dedicated to customizing reliable and authentic academic programs in Costa Rica that leave a positive and transformative impact.

I’m passionate about developing individuals and I’ve worked in people-focused roles throughout my career – with the last 10 years in Human Resources and Employment Services.

After graduating with a Masters of Arts from the University of Guelph, I worked in Admissions at a private college, followed by Recruitment at an agency in Etobicoke. 

Sondos Parker started her career in Canada at The Power Within Inc. in Toronto.

Many of our Longo Faculty of Business students have participated in Virtual International Work Integrated Learning opportunities with our partner, Costa Rica Global Learning Programs.

The Longo Faculty of Business and CPSA have formed an accredited partnership that puts students on the fast track to a Professional Sales Certificate and Certified Sales Associate designation!

Graduates from the Culinary Management Diploma and Apprentice Cook program enter the workforce equipped with an additional internationally recognized accreditation.

4th-year students in the Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management completed research projects on live HR issues related to the impact of COVID-19.

Mattea Giachini and Alessandro Diniz Sartorelli, both studying Tourism - Travel Services Management, had the opportunity to work with Urban Expeditions for their internships.

Francesca D'Angelo, professor and program coordinator for the Fashion Management program was interviewed by CBC News reporter, Axel Tardieu, on the rise in thrift shopping in Calgary.

12 Sport Management graduates took advantage of a new pathway into the Bachelor of Commerce - Management Studies program at Humber College.

Event Management students competed against other Ontario college teams in the inaugural Event Industry Student Competition. The competition was sponsored by Meeting Professionals International (MPI).

Heather Cui, a graduate of the Insurance Management Program was recently hired into the Risk Graduate Rotational Program at Aon.

Terese Marie- Etafo, an Insurance Management program alumni was recently awarded the Douglas N. Hurlbut Award by the Insurance Institute of Canada.

The Insurance Management Program hosted a successful RIBO Panel. The event saw over thirty current Insurance Management Program students in attendance with four alumni that had completed the program.

Kirk Schmidt, a fundraising metrics expert from Wisely joined the Fundraising, Data Analytics for Decision Making class to speak about the science behind fundraising.

On November 23, the Hospitality Management programs hosted an exciting event with guest speaker, Kevin Eshkawkogan, President & CEO, Indigenous Tourism Ontario.

On December 14, 2021, Humber Longo Faculty of Business welcomed a tour of 11 Thistletown Collegiate Institute grade 11/12 SHSM students.

Humber’s Fashion Arts and Business Students took their guests on a virtual trip to Italy and France on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021.

The Event Planning and Budgeting class, a part of the third semester in the Fashion Arts and Business program, is a course designed to give students a taste of the groundwork behind event planning.

The Fashion Arts and Business students held a virtual event; ‘Rags to Riches’ #HumberVintage, highlighting the importance of sustainable fashion and winter vintage trends.

The Longo Faculty of Business welcomed 60 exchange students and Ningbo students to Humber for the winter semester. We are thrilled to have these two unique groups of students back on campus!

The Social Networking Committee hosted a virtual networking session for the current Post-Grad Fashion Management students. The panel included Humber College Alumni, Milena Di Feo, and Mariana Amesa.

The Entrepreneurial Enterprise Business Management students were given an assignment to grow a business.

Recently, Andrew Steen, CEO and President of Berkley Canada Insurance gave an excellent talk to Insurance Management students.

NFP Canada presented to the Insurance Management Program to discuss the many different types of careers in insurance and in their company.

Sierra Taylor, Insurance Management program alumni was recently awarded the Tretiak Memorial Prize.

Kadeisha Richards, an alumna of the Pastry Arts program, was recently featured in the Toronto Star discussing her chocolate line Koko Chu's.

This third collaborative, project with Nottingham University dealt with the topic of “Charting a New Path for Sustainable Fashion: How Folklore's Indian Fusion Wear Impacts Canada's Fashion Scene”.

This winter, students in the Fundraising Management Postgrad will be taking part in two new exciting seven-week-long courses focused on data analytics and applying tech to charitable operations.

Fifteen students from all three fashion programs participated in the Annual Charette competition organized by Ryerson University in November 2021.

The Longo Faculty of Business Work Integrated Learning Centre welcomed Brianne Wittgen, Talent Acquisition Manager at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge.

The Longo Faculty of Business Work Integrated Learning Centre welcomed Janine Gervais, Director of Operational Support & Process Improvement.

Michele Calpin, Program Coordinator of the BCom Finance Degree program, and two of her students on the leadership team of the Humber Finance Society were pleased to attend the Canadian Club breakfast.

Toronto FC Sales Account Executive/Humber Sport Business Management Alumni, Maxine Murchie challenged Humber students to develop a Sales Strategy and implement it to sell single tickets.

A huge shout out to the Humber Online Solutions team for their work with Oakville jewelry designer Luma Awad on various projects supporting her online presence.

The FASH 4500 e-Retailing class hosted three Grad Panel events as part of a class assignment.

It was a pleasure to welcome Lorraine Simpson as a guest speaker to our Entrepreneurship in Tourism class this month.

Every November, the AFP of Greater Toronto hosts the largest fundraising conference in Canada with over 1000 delegates.

On November 9th and 10th, the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) team hosted its 2nd Virtual Career Fair.

Humber Culinary Chef Shonah participates in an online initiative that aims to inspire people to rethink their diets and pay attention to what's on their plates, every mealtime.

The Fundraising Management Postgrad was re-launched this fall with a new curriculum and several new Professors, including two Humber alumni!

Ritesh Mahajan, an Insurance Management program alumni was recently awarded the Diamond Jubilee prize, by the Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC).

The Ontario Insurance Professionals Association (OIPA) has partnered with the Insurance Management program to help support students and their career paths into the insurance industry.

On November 15, 2021, Ibeth Ramos, Program Director from Cookhouse Labs delivered an intriguing presentation on Design Thinking and Innovation to students in the Insurance Management Program.

Mars Canada is partnering with four of the top culinary programs across Canada including Humber College, providing $25,000 a year for two years in scholarship funding.

Ontario Colleges’ Marketing Competition (OCMC) is an annual competition that this year went online, spearheaded, and hosted by Humber College.

Throughout the fall semester, our student members at Humber’s Centre for Entrepreneurship have been keeping busy.

Bachelor of Commerce - International Business Professor & Program Coordinator Pierre-Pascal Gendron has joined the Editorial Committee of the African Multidisciplinary Tax Journal (AMTJ).

The pandemic has impacted our community in many ways, one issue we face is food. Addressing food insecurity and food waste is a part of our plan towards living a more sustainable and healthy life.

Imagine being in your third semester of a 2-year program and one of your professors asks you to REIMAGINE a face-to-face event with a 40-year history into a fully online event.

Mark Climie-Elliot, CEO & Chief Smile Officer of Operation Smile is no stranger to Humber Fundraising Management and the International Development postgrad programs.

Deidra Hunter is an entrepreneur with the creativity and energy to get things done! You’ll want to listen to her insights on what really works to land that first job and how to carve your path.

The New Beginnings program held their graduation on November 1st at their downtown location in Toronto.

On October 4th, the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) centre had an esteemed guest speaker, Jey Jeyakanthan with over a hundred and fifty students in attendance.

The Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting Program has been accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

The Insurance Management in partnership with Canadian Association of Black Insurance Professionals, and the Ontario Insurance Professionals Association hosted a Insurance Career Day at Humber College.

Insurance Management Program professors Annette Palalas and John McNeil presented a learning lab at the Insurance Brokers Association (IBAO) annual conference.

Recently Liberty Mutual Canada established a scholarship to be awarded to an equity deserving student in the Insurance Management Program.

Fashion Arts and Business students from the Visual Merchandising class have created impactful displays to complete a practical assignment in Store Planning and Visual Merchandising.

Humber Styles - Fashion Squad team has delivered another series of successful “Dress4Success” presentations and styling sessions to Insurance and Supply Chain students from FAST and FB.

Humber College will receive $750,000 from BMO Financial Group (BMO) to support the next generation of Canadian entrepreneurs.

Humber Culinary students and culinary staff along with over 20 top chefs from all over the GTA volunteered at the 4th "annual" Chefs Harvest Party.

Lauren De Koster, Hospitality Management Graduate and entrepreneur/owner of Twelfth Night Events, had a 2020 calendar full of high-end events planned.

One of our very own first semester Fashion Management, Bachelor of Commerce student, Clayson Fletcher, has won the Gucci North America Changemakers Scholars nomination!

Thanks to the Program Advisory Committee members of the Digital Business Management BComm program for joining our first Industry Panel event for the 2021-2022 academic year: Workplace Post-COVID.

Rossie Kadiyska, Program Coordinator, and Vladimira Steffek, professor, from the Fashion Management Graduate Certificate program presented at the 16th Fashion Colloquium.

Humber Longo Faculty of Business professor Mike Dover started the semester by greeting his students in 8 different languages.

It’s back … Grads Give Back; The Podcast with a second season of inspiration! ​​Our new host Caralia Gosling is a stellar Business Marketing program graduate.

A fourth-year student in the Paralegal Studies degree program, Cima Irannejad, has landed a position as a Court Clerk and Registrar.

A well-deserved graduation celebration was held for the students in the Christian Horizons/Humber College Culinary Certificate in the Humber Room.

Jessa McAuliffe honours graduate of the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies Honours Degree is commencing a Ph.D. in Canadian Studies at Trent University in September 2021.

Student Elisha Fernandes took a sustainability course during his fourth semester of Culinary Management and was amazed by his learnings.

Fundraising may be the least known best profession needed in the world today. With excellent employment opportunities, career development paths, and compensation, it's more than just a job.

Two representatives from Goodmans LLP delivered a virtual presentation titled, “A Day in the Life at Goodmans”.

The Longo Faculty of Business Work Integrated Learning Centre is hosting a Virtual Career Fair for industry professionals and students.

We hosted a graduation for the students in the Christian Horizons/Humber College Culinary Certificate in the Humber Room.

Students in the joint Humber College Ningbo University program in the 2020-2021 school year participated in all of their courses online due to the pressures of the pandemic.

Over the course of six weeks, this past spring/summer a significant number of Longo Faculty of Business community members participated in this year's iteration of the Global Systems Gap Challenge.

The Digital Business Student Association helped host three virtual events for web development, blogging & SEO, and mastering virtual events.

Surekha Bhargavan graduated from Paralegal Graduate Certificate Program in 2019. Since then she has gone on to pass her bar exam and work as a licensed lawyer.

Dominating from start to finish, the Humber women's golf team captured its 11th OCAA Championship at Crimson Ridge Golf Course.

This fall, students in the Insurance Management – Casualty and Property program will have the opportunity to take part in an exciting seven-week-long unit focused on learning Applied Systems software.

Jaswaran Singh, a graduate of the Insurance Management Program landed an exciting role as an Insurance Advisor at BrokerLink.

To help support students in times of difficulty, Wawanesa Insurance contributed additional funds to replenish their Best Needs Bursary for the Insurance Management – Casualty and Property program.

The Work Integrated Learning Centre has once again collaborated with the Global Learning Collective (GLC) to offer exciting global virtual WIL opportunities in the Fall 2021 semester.

The Humber Insurance Management Program was invited to the Canadian Insurance Claims Managers Association and the Canadian Independent Adjusters' Association Claims Conference.

The Insurance Management program offered a new way to engage Insurance Management students with employers this year via an Insurance Employer Showcase initiative.

Insurance Management students Sierra Taylor and Sang-Ki Gong recently landed roles at Hugh Wood Canada as Technical Assistants supporting senior brokers with their respected portfolios of business.

On May 26th, the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) centre hosted Tammy Defoe as a guest speaker with one hundred and nine students in attendance.

Vladimira Steffek and Rossie Kadiyska, Fashion Management faculty, presented at the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education conference (CSSHE 2021).

Humber students in the Fashion Management program and degree program worked alongside students from Nottingham Trent University in the Fashion Communications program.

Brampton is home to some of the most dynamic businesses in Canada.

Over the past year, we have developed some great partnerships with organizations across Ontario.

In the first of two end-of-season mini-episodes, we take a quick look back at some of the key insights shared by our guests throughout the first season.

In a year of great uncertainty in the Hospitality and Tourism industry, the WIL team engaged in a new partnership with Peter Odle, Founder of the rapidly evolving company Urban Expeditions.

My placement helped me a lot to learn and gain knowledge about the travel industry.

This placement helped me better understand my field by always looking at the positive side of things.

As an intern, I have been able to get exposure to travel company management operations and the decision-making process.

Alexandra Stuckless applied to the Ontario Internship Program (OIP) in her last semester in the BComm in Human Resources Management. 

When COVID-19 spurred the first lockdowns, in-person coach education came to a sudden stop and the CAO, started the journey of flipping business operations from in-person to online.

As the hospitality industry has been one of the hardest-hit sectors during the pandemic, operators have had to pivot to address challenges in the new era.

Julia Passeri, a 2018 graduate of the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies degree program attained an outstanding Program GPA of 85.6 percent.

“Success: A Digital Era Edition” is a series of seminars produced by students from The Longo Faculty of Business in collaboration with The Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences & Innovative Learning.

Studies show that many students upon graduation have a hard time transitioning into the workforce.

Humber alumni Zach Zimmel started the firm Principles (withprinciples.com) 2 years ago.

The Sport Management Advanced Diploma program completed its first-ever sport business case competition as part of the SPRT 352 Sport Research Capstone Project for all third-year students.

The interesting challenges about my placement are related to communication.

Participating in an international virtual environment has been an interesting professional experience.

Professors Dr. Ryan Snider and Dr. Culum Canally are leading a team of sustainable tourism experts to develop a course preparing students to make contributions to regenerate the distressed industry.

Cosmetic Management graduate Leslie Cuevas Torres had an opportunity to interview cosmetic forerunner Victor Casaleand and ask questions about his career, industry trends, and advice for students.

A 'Dragon's Den' type experience was pulled together for pastry chef students that involved the Centre for Entrepreneurship, Media Arts Photography experts, and Digital Business Management students.

Learn how the Cosmetic Management program has shaped the lives of our graduates in establishing successful careers as entrepreneurs, product development managers, estheticians and makeup artists.

Congratulations to Culinary Management student Angelique Ricketts for winning the 2021 Toronto Garlic Festival BIPOC Culinary $1,000 Scholarship.

On April 12th and 15th, the Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting degree graduating class presented their Capstone Projects to external reviewers.

Dermalogica Canada is proud to launch its first grant with Cosmetic Management graduates, awarding entrepreneurs with an investment of $6,000 to help them successfully open their business.

One hundred and thirty Sport Management advanced diploma students conducted their final assessment with an industry professional from one of twenty-three sports organizations.

Every tax season many of our Accounting students, completing their Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) placements, work with tax firms across the GTA.

Fashion Management Sustainability postgraduate students, had the opportunity to partake in the 2021 PI Apparel Spotlight: Supply Chain Transparency and Visibility event.

Fashion Management faculty Vladimira Steffek and Rossie Kadiyska presented virtually on the “Future Business Opportunity in Sustainable Denim - Business in Post-pandemic Era".

The future of the Fashion Event Production classes’ annual fashion show was uncertain this season.

CEWIL Canada and the Canadian Government have partnered to create innovative work-integrated learning opportunities for post-secondary students.

Members of the Longo Faculty of Business Work Integrated Learning Centre were invited to the final presentations being held by students partaking in the Universidad Latina De Costa Rica Virtual Internship.

Work Integrated Learning Centre faculty were invited to view the final presentations being held by business students participating in the Universidad Latina De Costa Rica Virtual Internship.

There is no doubt the pandemic has disrupted everyday life, yet it has also provided an opportunity for innovation.

Second-year Recreation and Leisure Services students in Professor Sherri Branscombe's Special Event Management course planned and hosted two successful virtual events.

Second-year Sport Management students took part in a Virtual Networking Hour hosted by Professors Sherri Branscombe and Cecily Clarke in their Career Development course.

Fashion Management students welcomed alumna and Product Developer and Design Assistant for Hudson’s Bay Alicia Jocson as a guest speaker last month.

This semester, Fashion Management students virtually hosted and participated in several guest speaker webinars to connect with industry experts.

Customer Service Excellence and Quality Management students from the Recreation and Leisure Services program collaborated with industry experts to tackle current recreation sector challenges.

Hudson Bay Buyer and Fashion Management graduate certificate alumna Alexandra Peroni guest lectured to Fashion Management students during their Retail Buying class.

Wawanesa Insurance presented to students within the Insurance Management program (IMPG) to discuss the different types of insurance-related careers within their company.

Akhil Kochar, a recent graduate of the Insurance Management program landed an exciting role at Totten Insurance as a Data Analyst.

The Work Integrated Learning Centre has once again collaborated with Costa Rica Global Learning Programs to provide business students with remote work opportunities in Costa Rica for the summer.

Insurance Management program (IMPG) graduate Kraig Salmon was recently hired as a Commercial Lines Technical Service Representative at Paisley-Manor Insurance Brokers Inc.

Business Administration graduate Amanda Simoes credits her current career and the ability to pursue her small business to the education, support, and guidance she received at Humber.

Listen to our podcast to hear Serean Bechara's journey from Humber alumna to social media and digital marketing maven at one of Canada’s leading, full-service, hotel management companies.

Business Administration alumnus Stendhal Cantave shares the story of his academic journey and how it helped him step into a role as a Financial Analyst while also pursuing a master’s in finance.

Bachelor of Commerce - International Business student and VP of Digital Marketing at the International Business Association Kamaldeep Kaur, hosted the final winter webinar in the Guest Speaker Series.

On April 9th, the Longo Faculty of Business held its second lecture in a series of virtual guest lectures strengthening the burgeoning partnership between Humber College and ULatina.

After a month-long competition, graduating Tourism - Travel Services Management student, Trisha Naha, was nominated as the 2021 Baxter Student Ambassador (BSA).

Class of 2019 Bachelor of Paralegal Studies degree graduate Melanie Dekoker was accepted for admission to Law School at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.

The Digital Business Student Association (DBSA) launched a new series featuring women in business who agreed to share their wisdom and insightful journey to success through short interviews.

This year marks the sixteenth annual Last Lecture at the University of Guelph-Humber - a celebration that provides graduating students the opportunity to reflect upon their experiences at UofGH.

Cosmetic Management graduate Leo Williamson and fashion and business program student Felicia Gunnis were recently featured in an article addressing the need for cosmetic brands to be more inclusive.

Fourth-semester Fashion Arts & Business diploma program students in the Global Retail Operations course have collaborated with Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre to create a real-world project.

Bachelor of International Development (ID) degree students placed in Humber's Map the System finals, a competition challenging students to think deeply about social and environmental change.

Fashion Arts and Business students in the Global Retail Operations class hosted several guest speakers this semester - some of which resulted in hands-on learning opportunities for students.

Paralegal Studies student Laurie Shaw worked at Calvin Barry Professional Corporation as a Paralegal intern for her placement last summer.

The Fundraising Management graduate certificate program recently underwent a significant curriculum change.

International first-year Bachelor of Commerce – Digital Business Management student Jeneen Richards joined the DBSA from her kitchen in Jamaica to share her passion for cooking.

Two groups of semester eight Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing degree students won first place in each competing room at the 2021 Safe Roads Competition.

The Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC) hosted a very successful Career Fair for students in the Insurance Management program (IMPG) on March 31st.

Tourism – Travel Services Management diploma students showcased their work during a virtual tourism tradeshow as part of their Selling Destinations course taught by Professor Anke Föller-Carroll.

Every year, the CFIP hosts a Case Competition Team Challenge event inviting all post-secondary institutions across Canada that teach Financial Planning to compete in teams of three.

The Sustainable Fashion Committee led by Bachelor of Commerce – Fashion Management Program Coordinator Francesca D’Angelo and her team of students helped bring Humber Earth Month to a close.

Culinary and Baking Management students along with the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Centre co-hosted Ascari Restaurants Chef and Good Behaviour Ice Cream owner Michael Lam on March 4th

The Work-Integrated Learning Centre invited Campus B Program Manager and member of CEPA and the Global Learning Collective Andre Siffert to speak with students about the upcoming opportunities.

A special thanks to Amanda Rice, Chinelo U. Umolu, Prabhavi Vashisht, Irina Gorea, and Martin Perez for making our #TechWeek2021 a huge success!

On March 25th, a panel of three Edward Jones Financial Advisors spoke to Bachelor of Commerce – Finance degree students about the financial planning industry over Zoom.

Insurance Management program (IMPG) student Sarah Dias was recently hired full-time as an underwriter within Wawanesa’s Personal Lines Underwriting Team.

Senior Vice President of CHUBB Insurance Colin Laird gave an excellent lecture on Career Management during uncertain times.

Michael Agema was thrilled to share information on how students could benefit from the full-time, part-time, casual and work-integrated learning placement opportunities offered through his company.

WIL Centre Manager Antoniette Di Marco was recently interviewed by the Toronto Star for her current experience in helping students navigate placement opportunities during the pandemic.

On March 27th, four teams from Humber and Seneca participated in a friendly case competition focused on accounting and finance.

The highly attended and much anticipated annual Hospitality and Tourism Operations Management and Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management alumni event was held on March 3rd.

The Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Centre partnered with RBC Meetingplace to host Rock Your Profile, an engaging LinkedIn workshop to help students build networks and further their careers.

The Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) team welcomed Food and Beverage Recruitment and Talent Development Manager at Hornblower Cruises and Events, Megan Thurston, as a guest speaker.

The Centre for Entrepreneurship's (CfE) "Be Your Own BossVideo Pitch Competition" (BYOB) winners Tony, Ashley and Shaneil were awarded monetary prizes for their compelling business ideas.

The Longo Faculty of Business received an extended invitation on behalf of global partner Fontys Academy for Creative Industries to join their virtual “WE ARE Global Citizens” week from March 15th - 19th.

March 2021 has been an insightful month for the Human Resources Management (HRM) graduate certificate program students and alumni.

We spoke with Natasha Persad, Director of Partner Marketing at Vena Solutions who works with business partners to inspire the way people and businesses grow using Vena’s complete planning platform.

The Launch Me Competition provides aspiring entrepreneurs with the opportunity to develop and pitch their business ideas to potentially win a portion of $25,000 in funding to support their startup.

Event Management student, graduate and Program Advisory Council (PAC) Member all took the top prizes at the 2021 Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Awards Gala in March.

Supply Chain Management Professor Nabeel Mandahawi's paper has been published by the Benchmarking: An International Journal.

Paralegal Education Professor Jennifer Ansell was invited to speak on a panel at the LSO on March 4th.

Students from the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies degree program participated in the 2021 Osgoode Cup National Undergraduate Mooting Competition from March 5th - 8th, 2021.

Healthcare Management student Flannery Plate-Sadler worked at Preyra Solutions Group as an analyst learning about the client-side of healthcare.

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies alumnus Tudor Gagea was accepted for admission to the inaugural class of Ryerson University's Faculty of Law.

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting student Zuleymi Ramirez worked at Canada Overseas Investments Limited as an Accounting intern for her placement last summer.

Fashion Management degree and graduate certificate programs as well as the Fashion Arts and Business diploma program, conducted a series of successful “Dress for Success” presentations.

Four groups of students were invited to the Longo Faculty of Business Operations meeting to share what they've accomplished throughout the year.

Business Administration Professor Maria Racanelli launched the a Grand Masters Series to have senior industry executives share their experiences.

Tourism – Travel Services Management students enjoyed an engaging presentation on styling tips conducted by the Fashion Squad.

International Business Program Coordinator Pierre-Pascal Gendron invited Ph.D. student, Carlos Manuel Milanés Pérez, to deliver a lecture.

On February 2nd, Insurance Management program (IMPG) students from Humber were invited to attend a virtual Open House hosted by The Co-operators.

Students from the Insurance Management Program (IMPG) attended the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) Broker Fair on February 11th.

Insurance Management graduate Nisar Ansari recently started a new role at TD Insurance as a bodily Injury Adjuster.

Representatives from the Florence University of the Arts joined the WIL Centre to provide interested students with information on working virtually.

Among culinary students searching for their Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) placements, the WIL Centre welcomed Chef James Kim from Joey Restaurants.

On February 9th, the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) centre hosted two speakers with two-hundred and ninety students in attendance.

HRM student, Mackenzie Steer, has recently accepted an offer from Northwood University for the Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program.

Learn more about our 2021 student winners and how the Longo Faculty of Business Special Awards will make an impact on their lives.

It was a busy month for the Event Management students who were hard at work completing assignments attending online events.

Hospitality - Event Management alumna Adriana Araujo was hired at Debut Group, a global business events and communications agency.

Hospitality - Event Management alumna Kennishia Duffus landed a role as the Event Manager at The Ontario Business Improvement Area Association.

Join us this March and April for a winter webinar series produced by students from the Digital Business Management and Fashion Management programs.

The Digital Business Management program is proud to launch Tech Week 2021!

Culinary Management alumnus Raymond Costain recently opened a restaurant in south Etobicoke after years of the successful operation of his food truck.

Brianna Murree pays it forward by helping current Business Administration students secure a placement opportunity of their own.

To incorporate sustainability in all aspects of work, INFUSE Humber has partnered with the Humber's Office of Sustainability and has gone entirely digital.

Elizaveta Kostina worked at PM-International as an Accounting Clerk for her placement, participating in meetings and training new interns.

Manpreet Kaur gained practical knowledge relevant to her field while completing her placement as an HR and Recruitment intern at Randstad.

The Fashion Management program's Networking Committee initiated virtual networking events in order to establish a strong community among students.

Fashion Arts and Business alumna, Angela Polito recently started a new one-stop-shop business for local products one gift box at a time.

Ramadan Ibrahim was inspired by his Advanced Business Administration Professor Maria Racanelli to set higher goals during his time at Humber.

Healthcare Management Student Chloe Gray worked at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance as a Clinical Decision Support Specialist last summer.

Humber’s Business Insights and Analytics program provides students with practical, in-demand skills in business and is growing in demand.

We spoke to Cesar Gomez, Manager of Ontario Business Resources at the CFIB and Business Marketing program grad about the skills he gained at Humber.

Business Administration graduate Komal Sidhu credits her current career success to the education, support, and guidance she received at Humber.

International Business program students Idil Yorgancilar and Lionel Campbell moderated their first webinar of 2021 in the IBA Guest Speaker series.

Hospitality and Tourism Management degree students used a state-of-the-art event planning platform to present their final course project.

The Work-Integrated Learning Centre joined representatives from ULatina to speak about their virtual internship opportunities available this semester.

Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting degree student Marshall Podell, was a student panellist at the CACEE's national conference.

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies student Judith Jaison worked at Merricks Law Group as a Legal Assistant for her placement last summer.

COVID -19 has presented challenging times for business organizations, but on another hand, has offered many opportunities to various functional areas.

As a recent graduate who has landed a job, Human Resources Management alumnus Fernando Marchione speaks about his current role.

IMPG alumna Gozde Unel, was recently awarded the CIAA Prize for her academic excellence in the Chartered Insurance Professional Program.

IMPG professor Annette Palalas was awarded top instructor by the IIC for her teaching excellence in the Chartered Insurance Professional program.

On January 25th, President and CEO of Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management Inc, Eric Osborne, spoke to Insurance Management students.

From a young age, Clarisse Estebar has always felt strongly about environmental and social issues and spent time volunteering to help her community.

Jade Moore is a double graduate, combining her undergraduate in International Development with a graduate certificate in Fundraising Management.

We are pleased to announce a new scholarship within the Longo Faculty of Business.

Each year, Humber Fashion Arts and Business students craft a compelling night that showcases their talents and ability to create an impactful event.

The Infuse Humber team created a list of trends to help keep you on point even if the only people who see your outfit are your Instagram followers.

Congratulations to Lucia Paez on completing her International MBA, Business Administration and Management at Schulich School of Business.

The Bachelor of Paralegal Studies program hosted Akua Carmichael, Barrister and Solicitor and Senior Associate at Dale and Lessman LL.P as a guest speaker.

Three Fashion Management students along with three Web Design and Interactive Media students teamed up to work on a wearable smart purse last fall.

Now working in the finance field, Business Administration alumnus Camilo Abuabara speaks about his career success and how choosing an education at Humber helped ignite his passion for business.

Business Administration alumnus, Tyrone Hall-Luckman shares the story of his academic journey at Humber and how it helped him lay the foundation to step into a role as a Quality Assurance Specialist.

Business Administration graduate Samantha Ruberto credits the program's extensive curriculum and her professors for their encouragement on her journey and career success as an HR Generalist.

As part of the Visual Merchandising class, Humber Fashion postgraduate and diploma students virtually visited The MET and their gala exhibit About Time: Fashion and Duration.

Culinary Professor and Chef, Shonah Chalmers was recently announced the winner for her vegan dish at the Walnuts@Work competition held live on December 29th, 2020.

Humber hosted its first-ever online Humber College Marketing Competition (HCMC) after the difficult decision was made to cancel the annual province-wide Ontario Colleges Marketing Competition (OCMC).

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies degree program alumna Christine Rebecca Mekonnen recently graduated from law school at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom.

For many students at Humber, cricket is their sport of choice, and many of Humber’s cricket players are international students.

As an opportunity for experiential learning, Advanced Chocolate and Confectionary Artistry students participated in a socially distanced culminating assignment created by Chef Kenneth Ku.

During a virtual Finance class, Business Administration advanced diploma student Tapan Patel spoke to classmates about his new Youtube channel that was recently monetized with over 2,000 subscribers.

Business graduate Madelyn McCurdy recently landed an important role at Thrive Group, a non-profit organization shortly after graduating.

Congratulations to the following Bachelor of Commerce – Accounting degree program students who have recently passed their Common Final Examination (CFE) exams

Paralegal degree graduate Joey Galinsky obtained his license and has worked with various sole practitioners in the areas of civil litigation, corporate finance and tax following graduation his 2017.

Bachelor of Commerce - Supply Chain Management student Ali Waqedi was offered an internship position at DHL Supply Chain working for their customer Shoppers Drug Mart.

Eight Fashion Management students participated in a work-integrated learning project for the Norwegian Fashion Hub and Innovation Norway.

COIL is gaining in popularity at Humber, and the Longo Faculty of Business is playing an active role.

We are pleased to announce that two Business Administration – Accounting students have completed the Chartered Professional Accountants exams.

Fashion alumna and Data Analyst at WGSN, Nicole Turcot, spoke about her experience as a guest speaker to Fashion Management postgraduate students.

IMPG alumni, Vinita Tanwar and Ritesh Mahajan, have been awarded three prestigious academic awards from the Insurance Institute of Canada.

Professor Nedal Ismail was recently appointed to Supply Chain Canada's Research Advisory Board for a three-year term.

Humber celebrated its first year at the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) organization last month.

Insurance Management student Jasmine Sun was recently awarded the John E. Lowes Scholarship from the Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC).

On November 10, the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) team endeavored to pilot the first-ever Humber College Virtual Career Fair.

Fashion Management student, Katie Pittini, conducted an interactive presentation to IMPG students on professional style during COVID19.

Six Fashion Management Postgraduate students had the opportunity to participate in the 4th annual CREA 2020 Charrette.

We speak with Calvin Nguyen, an E-Commerce Coordinator for Mosaic North America who graduated from the Business Marketing program in May 2020.

Culinary Faculty and alumni helped the Thistletown Collegiate team produce 2200 meals

International Business student, Lionel Campbell, has joined the Afro Canadian Chamber of Commerce as Secretary of Marketing & Administration.

The Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Centre presented "Working in the Public Health Sector" with guest speaker Janeen Gabison on November 19th.

Digital Health Project Manager at North York General Hospital, Sarah Ali, joined the Work Integrated Learning Centre for a virtual session.

Four alumni hosted a webinar to discuss important topics such as representation within the fashion industry, code-switching, and industry changes

Fashion Management Professor Francesca D'Angelo, was invited to present her poem to the Jaipur Literature Festival, Toronto edition.

ID postgrad alumna, Alanna Marchese, was featured on Breakfast Television to speak about Global Medic’s most current initiatives.

Fashion Arts and Business alumna, Cara Presta, was featured on Nottingham Trent University's (NTU) website to answer questions regarding her experience as an international student.

Insurance Management program student and Alternative Dispute Resolution alumna, Lauren Ratcliffe, was recently extended a role at CHUBB Insurance.

The third-semester Fashion Arts & Business students hosted an event on November 24th called the Mode Art Poster Exhibit.

Three representatives from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, delivered a virtual presentation to Law Clerk Diploma and Paralegal Degree students.

With the transition to more virtual learning and working from home, the DBSA believes that learning tech skills are important.

Four alumni joined Digital Business Management students for a virtual lunch to share their time and experience.

Maurice Forbes from Knockri speaks to HR students about the positive disruption artificial intelligence (AI) is bringing to the HR space.

Congratulations to Lauren Ashmore on pursuing her MBA at The DeGroote School of Business – McMaster University.

The Girl Floral Lifestyle Boutique owner Sarah White, joined Digital Business Management students virtually to share her journey as an entrepreneur.

Alumnus Brock Warner shares his journey and the road to becoming one of Toronto's most well-known consultants in the charitable sector to ID students.

International Marketing Professor Amanpreet Chhina, presented her paper at the annual International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Economics.

The Fundraising Management program continues to prove to be a valuable skill set charitable organizations are pursuing.

Tourism Professor Ryan Snider talks about the strategies involved with airlines offering insurance to cover COVID-19 treatment costs to travelers.

The Fall 2020 experiential learning project; Building Digital Capacity, aims at connecting current Humber students with alumni and industry experts.

Brett’s journey in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) began in 2009 when he returned to school as a part-time mature student.

On October 7th, the Insurance Management program in partnership with the IIC Career Connections team hosted another successful Insurance Career Day.

On September 30th, the Insurance Management program hosted its first virtual Alumni Grad Panel.

Fashion Management postgraduate students and alumni were cheering for Sana Sapra and her fashion collection "Doodle" for Fashion Art Toronto (FAT).

The IBAO organized an event that allowed Insurance Management students to engage with 10+ best-in-class broker employers from across Ontario.

In episode two of Grads Give Back: The Podcast, we speak with Desiree Thomas, a Digital Marketing Specialist for a virtual healthcare company.

Nafeeza Kadir, a graduate of the inaugural 2012 class of International Business and a Humber staff member, was recently promoted.

International Business student, Lionel Campbell, served as host and emcee for a webinar entitled ‘Digital Analytics: Measuring Social Media ROI.’

The WIL Centre hosted Humber alumna Nakeisha Geddes, Co-founder, and Director of Beyond Services - Choice Matters Inc.

With teamwork from CPA Ontario, the Humber Accounting Association, and the WIL Center, students participated in a webinar on how to network.

In the world of philanthropy, Humber’s reputation for running a postgraduate program in Fundraising Management is considered mission-critical.

The WIL Centre was pleased to welcome Karlene A. Millwood last month. It was a full house event with 100 students in attendance.

Business Marketing graduate James Anderson recently secured a job with Nielsen Canada as a Market Analyst.

Centre for Entrepreneurship (CfE) Director, Cheryl Mitchell, along with Chris Dudley, Director of Seneca HELIX, presented at the CCSBE 2020 Virtual Conference.

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies alumna, Erin Kerr, was recently accepted to the graduate diploma program in Human Resources at Western University.

Chefs John Placko and Keith Hoare have been working with a host of hospitality industry partners to donate meals to food banks and shelters.

Eleven Advanced Chocolate and Confectionery Artistry students prepared and presented Afternoon Tea to six distinguished judges.

Hospitality alumnus Palwinder Singh was awarded Best Volunteer by the Cochrane Eagle's Best of Cochrane awards.

Thank you to the DBSA for hosting a virtual Lunch with Grads, the first in a series of virtual events planned for the Fall 2020 semester.

Melissa Chito from SweetP Marketing & Design Inc. led an insightful session on branding with Fashion Management students.

PAC chair, Marg Reffell conducted an engaging session on Search Engine Optimization with students in the FASH 4500 e-Retailing class.

Hospitality - Event Management and Event Management programs hosted their second annual Student and Industry Networking Event virtually.

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies graduate, Stefano Modugno has been accepted for admission to the Master of Laws program at Osgoode Hall Law School.

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies 2015 graduate Nathalie Duquette has recently accepted admission to the Bachelor of Education program at York University.

Building Digital Capacity is aimed at connecting current students from various programs with alumni and industry experts through a series of webinars.

Fashion Arts and Business Alumna Autumn-Leeh Saunders recently opened Tall Birches, a one of a kind store full of artisanal goods and vintage finds.

Culinary Management Alumna and owner of Dacy’s Gourmet Kitchen, Dacyion Reid, has become a local hit with her Jamaican fusion cuisine.

Every year on September 30th, Orange Shirt Day encourages Canadians to listen, learn, and remember those impacted by the Residential School System.

Students were joined by InStage VR, a virtual reality platform that provides an interactive format to develop interviewing skills.

The WIL Centre welcomed Zak Quintanilla, from Novatech who provided examples of unique visual content he created on LinkedIn to intrigue employers.

Rigel Jones, Mindset and Action Coach, as well as Co-founder of Kaibigan Connection was invited by the WIL Center to host a live session.

On August 20th, the Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC) coordinated its virtual summit, Symposium West 2020: Clearing Our Vision for the Future.

Four Insurance Management students attended the Women In Insurance Virtual Summit hosted by Insurance Business Magazine on September 17th.

We’ve had to rethink how we present many elements such as our guest speaker event Grads Give Back. So, we’ve embraced the moment and taken it digital!

Chef Keith Hoare and his colleagues have created and delivered thousands of pounds in meals to shelters and food banks around Etobicoke.

Scott Wabano has recently launched THE HAMPTON X WABANO JACKET in collaboration with Indigenous Canadian fashion designer, Lesley Hampton.

As part of the Humber Seneca Polytechnic Partnership, the Centre for Entrepreneurship partnered with Seneca HELIX for the annual Summer Institute.

Chef Shonah Chalmers is working with Urban Harvest Toronto to deliver a six-session series of live videos to interested Rexdale community members.

International Business Program Coordinator, Pierre-Pascal Gendron served as co-director of the Master's thesis project by Carlos Manuel Milanés Pérez.

Program Coordinator Pierre-Pascal Gendron presented his paper at the webinar 'What can we learn from international experience with VAT/GST?’

On June 25th, the Work-Integrated Learning Centre welcomed Saiyaf Alli, Senior Advisor of Talent Acquisition from Desjardins.

This past summer, RBC Meeting Place joined the Work-Integrated Learning Centre to provide two outstanding workshops for students.

Professor Hanadi Alnawab created a unique page to help students connect remotely and find a study buddy in their neighbourhood.

The Digital Business Student Association (DBSA) successfully hosted its very first DigiCafe social event in September.

Congratulations to Digital Business Management student Michallia Marks for receiving a scholarship from the Jamaican Canadian Association (JCA).

Fashion students were instructed to create a look with objects within their immediate environment to develop their creativity and confidence.

The Work-Integrated Learning Centre was pleased to welcome Meena Dowlwani on June 18th as part of the Summer 2020 Virtual Guest Speaker Series hosted over Zoom.

Business students in courses BUS 2504 and FASH 4500 e-Retailing will have access to an online store with a functioning checkout as part of a new partnership with Shopify this fall.

The WIL team hosted Tony Elenis, President and CEO of the ORHMA as a guest speaker for a virtual meeting with students from multiple programs.

This summer 130 Longo Faculty of Business students participated and successfully completed Humber’s Global Systems Gap Challenge.

Culinary Management alumni, Aphisith (Joe) Phongsavanh is helping reduce food waste by growing vegetables in pods in Dubai.

A group of young women from the International Development program are running GlobalMedic’s domestic food security initiative out of Humber.

Humber's Insurance Management - Property & Casualty (IMPC) program is proud to announce the establishment of the Zensurance Scholarship.

Farzana moved to Canada after practicing law in India and graduated from the ADR program, helping her qualify as a licensed lawyer in Ontario.

Chef Wise Canada teamed up with Ocean Wise to invite Chef Chalmers to share her views on sustainable seafood.

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies program graduates, Navneet Ranu Chloe Davies and Jessa McAuliffe will be furthering their education in September 2020.

As educators, we have a responsibility to disrupt injustices, we are in a unique position to eliminate racism and bigotry within our school's culture.

Work-Integrated Learning is a major component of Humber’s programs and strong relationships with industry partners have made for a smooth process.

Instead of canceling their annual Walk It Out Fashion Show event, Fashion Arts and Business students showed resilience in letting the show go on.

Six students from the International Development degree and postgraduate programs are participating in WIL opportunities through the Pod Project.

Jessica Rotolo is a dynamo. Her resume takes up several pages, but somehow, she still feels she has something to learn.

There are more than a dozen students who have remained on  North campus residence since the school closure - struggling to find living arrangements.

Chefs John Placko, Joanne Hebert, Charlotte Langley, and Keith Hoare have been producing meals for distribution through a variety of food banks.

With the help of her mother, Fashion Arts and Business program alumni student, Amanda Seto, has been making masks to donate.

Paralegal Professor, Jasteena Dhillon, collaborated with LexisNexis Canada and wrote an article on the Rule of Law and Economic Development in Canada.

Fashion Management student Brendan Yhip created a series of videos on how to capitalize on fashion, interior design, and technology post-COVID-19.

Three Professional Accounting Practice graduate certificate program graduates placed first in a worldwide Business Strategy Game competition.

Business Administration Student, Chiara Carozzi, along with her colleagues, helped raise funds to support relief efforts for Youth Without Shelter.

Manager of Career Connections at the Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC), Trevor Buttrum, delivered two webinars to students and professors over Zoom.

Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing student Jahnae Gyles, was presented with the 2020 Academic All-Canadian Award.

Every year, colleges across Canada submit their candidates for the Baxter Student Ambassador, and Tourism student Anh Dang won this year.

Annette Palalas, Insurance Management Professor organized "Insurance Coffee Chats" allowing students to speak to experts and professionals over Zoom.

To keep students engaged with the insurance industry, the faculty organized a CEO Speaking Series for students in the Insurance Management program.

On April 18th, the Fashion Management postgraduate program held its first Virtual Live Open House on Instagram and Blackboard Collaborate.

Fashion Management student, Arushi Gulati, recently received Humber’s Social Innovation Award for her sustainable business venture, Shades of Red.

Business Management students discovered a fun way to connect in their online class after Professor Jeff Short decided to introduce Padlet.

After successfully leading her group and delivering an excellent capstone project for Safehaven, Taryn Schepens was contacted for a job offer.

Over 50 Event Management students worked together to create a document of resources for online and virtual events.

Faculty and students studying in Taiwan share their experiences of the events that unfolded during the outbreak.

Digital Business Management students successfully presented their capstones through Blackboard Collaborate Ultra, with clients in attendance.

Sport Management students spent the afternoon with 12 staff from Niagara 2021, the Host Society for the 2021 Canada Games in Niagara Region.

Congratulations to the winners who presented their final pitches on Zoom for a chance to win funding and resources to support their startups.

International Development students took first, second and fourth place in the Humber finals at the Map the System competition this year.

For their final assessment, Cosmetic Management students were asked to recreate a character from either a major motion film or television series.

Cook Apprenticeship graduate, Chef Michael Hunter helped other chefs prepare meals for hospital workers battling the COVID-19 epidemic.

The Work Integrated Learning Centre hosted a Speed Networking Event for Law Clerk and Paralegal students.

Digital Business Management students share their best tips on how to excel at learning from home.

Fashion Management postgraduate student Brendan Yhip, was recently featured in the nationwide ad for IndeedLabs.

To enhance online engagement in Esthetician/Spa Management program, weekly challenges were created for students to practice their technical skills.

Fashion Management students, together with the Interpretive Centre launched an Instagram initiative focused on the history of the Fashion Institute.

Fashion Arts and Business student Clare Palmer placed first at the school-wide Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) Video Pitch competition.

The Launch Me Competition provides aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop and present their business ideas at a live pitch night.

As we adjust to working and learning at home, it’s important to stay connected to each other.

Paralegal Studies graduate, Joey Galinsky, is completing his first year at the University of Windsor and the University of Detroit, Faculty of Law.

The Toastmaters Club, spearheaded by International Business Professor Alain Londes, held their weekly meeting on Zoom.

Business Marketing graduate Charla Banks was offered two placements but decided to interview with more companies before making a decision.

Thank you to the Digital Business Student Association (DBSA), graduates and volunteers for making the following 13 winter series a huge success!

Paralegal Professor, Rick Libman began allotting marks to his class based on one of his student's ideas of a participation challenge.

Knitting Nights, led by Humber Boutique Manager Vanessa Press-Lalonde and Fashion Arts and Business students hosted their first session on Zoom.

The Ontario Risk & Insurance Management Society (ORIMS) visited the Insurance Management program to speak with students.

The Insurance Management program hosted an event in the Humber Room celebrating women in insurance for International Women’s Day.

The President of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO), Joseph Carnevale, visited Humber to speak to Insurance Management students.

Cosmetic Management Professor Rosa Marchese challenged her students to recreate the effects of an atomic zombie using pantry items in their homes.

Humber mooting team, Elizabeth and Elena placed 6th overall out of 16 teams at the 2020 Osgoode Cup National Undergraduate Mooting Competition.

Proceeds from the annual Longo Faculty of Business holiday party were donated to YWS and the Canadian Cancer Society.

On March 5th, Fashion Management students visited the Canada Goose manufacturing unit.

Professor Farah Jamal Karmali delivered the Keynote Address at the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) Annual Education Awards Ceremony.

Business Professors, Farah Jamal Karmali and Hanadi Alnawab joined a team of colleagues to participate in the League for Innovations Conference.

Two student teams from the Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing program at Humber won first and second place in the 2020 Safe Roads Competition.

Select Law Clerk students from colleges across the Greater Toronto Area were invited to attend “A Day in the Life at Goodmans” event.

Alumna, Andrea Stothers, was recently recognized as the Catering Sales Manager Of The Year at the Omni Hotels and Resorts.

Humber's Longo Faculty of Business Accounting programs were newly accredited with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

Alumna, Stefanie Francavilla, competed in the IKA Culinary Olympics as part of the Junior Culinary Federation Team Canada and won double gold.

Fundraising Management students received the opportunity to learn from Susan Hallsworth, Partnership Director at LEAP.

The Fashion Squad was at full speed, training Event Management diploma program students at the "Dress for Success in the Event industry" workshop.

Insurance Management program students took part in an exciting Wawanesa Day event at the Barret Centre for Technology Innovation.

Professor Pierre-Pascal Gendron took a group of Bachelor of Commerce – International Business program students to an event at the Empire Club.

The Longo Faculty of Business Work-Integrated Learning Centre was thrilled to welcome the talent and culture team from the Dorchester Collection.

Insurance Management program (IMPG) students were recently invited to attend the Ontario Independent Adjusters Association (OIAA) Conference.

Graduates who are new to an industry can find it difficult to know what their future career may look like. Marketing grad Andrew Dagg can relate.

During the break, Esthetician/Spa Management Lab Tech and Assistants, Jessica, Amber, and Monica achieved their Dermalogica Expert Certification.

Culinary Management diploma student, Aida Yahyapour, recently received a $2,000 scholarship sponsored by the Canadian Hospitality Foundation (CHF).

The Insurance Management program hosted "Get into Insurance" aimed at presenting students with alternative career paths that exist in the industry.

Over 50 third-year students from the Bachelor of Paralegal Studies program attended the Ontario Bar Association's 2020 Educational Institute.

On February 6th, TJX opened its doors to students and members of the Work-Integrated Learning Centre for their Home Tour event.

The annual Scholarship Celebration was held at the Barrett CTI, with over 200 students, faculty, staff, and donors in attendance.

Fashion Management students traveled to Kent State University to participate in an event allowing them to create a technology-enhanced garment.

On January 29th, the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Centre hosted Saiyaf Alli, National Talent Acquisition and Sourcing Lead from Desjardins.

Students from the Nutrition Entrepreneurship class were visited by the Centre for Entrepreneurship (CfE).

In December, 32 students demonstrated their skills by competing for the title of Iron Chef in the annual Kraft Heinz Iron Chef competition at Humber.

Congratulations to Fashion Arts and Business Program Advisory Committee member Angela DeMontigny who was selected to complete a public artwork.

The WIL team welcomed the Director of People & Culture, Bryin Munroe, from The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler for a day of student interviews.

On January 24th, Bank of Montreal (BMO) held its inaugural BMO Open House Event at their corporate head office in Toronto.

The Humber Insurance Management Program (IMPG) was invited to the CICMA/CIAA Claims Conference on January 21st at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

The mentorship is exclusive to Humber's Insurance Management program and complements other initiatives that have been offered by IBAO to students.

IMPG student Zhiquan Pan received an award for academic excellence and Professor Ron Thomas was awarded Instructor of the Year at the ICC Convocation.

A group of 22 third-semester tourism students along with professors, Irene Kairys and Anke Foller-Carroll set out on a FAM Trip to Costa Rica.

Bachelor of Commerce – Finance degree graduate, Yingni Wang, was accepted into the Master of Finance Program at Queen’s University.

Semester eight Bachelor of Commerce – Marketing degree student Sun Ho Do was recently accepted to IVEY’s Master of Management in Business Analytics.

Professor Sheila Moore shook up the traditional presentation format for a project in MKTG 255 by creating a tradeshow-style setting.

International Business Professor, Pierre-Pascal Gendron, visited the Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, in Mexico to attend workshops and teach.

Final year Hospitality and Tourism Management students executed a fundraising event and raised over $2,300 for the Bahamas.

Humber welcomed guest speakers from Mosaic North America, an award-winning marketing agency to inspire students with their career experiences.

Supply Chain Management Professor Nabeel Mandahawi presented two papers at the IEOM conference.

Event Management and Tourism Management students joined professor Harini De Silva at the MPI Toronto Chapter Holiday Gala.

Insurance Management students attended the Broker Team’s second iteration of their corporate social responsibility initiative, Project Spotlight.

Humber’s Fashion Arts and Business students reflect on 2019’s fashion trends and share their predictions for 2020.

Business Marketing diploma alumna, Manav Jot Karwal recently launched a ‘Pay with a Smile’ program in her home-based business.

In late November, the Hospitality - Event Management students completed two events as part of their capstone project.

Team Caligae, a group of Business - Accounting diploma program students, placed in the top 10 out of 4,335 competitors in an online strategy game.

For International Education Week 2019, the Longo Faculty of Business welcomed two Deans from the National Kaohsiung University of Hospitality and Tourism.

Ciro William Torres-Granizo, Paralegal Studies graduate, is Humber’s first degree graduate to achieve a Master of Education from UofT.

Humber students from the Finance, Accounting, and Digital Business Management programs attended “Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Leaders."

Three representatives from Toronto law firm, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP delivered a thorough and engaging presentation to Law Clerk students.

The International Development Institute, with help from a committee of students, hosted two events for International Education Week.

Work-Integrated Learning Centre Manager, Antoniette Di Marco conducted a scheduled site visit for co-op students hosted at the Canada Revenue Agency.

Humber returned from the 2019 Ontario Colleges’ Marketing Competition (OCMC) in November with a second place overall victory.

As part of the Visual Merchandising class, Fashion Management graduate certificate students visited Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga.

Hospitality students had the opportunity to connect with members of the Program Advisory Committee on November 15th.

With a continuing effort to prepare students for a successful career launch, the annual industry networking event was organized.

The Longo Faculty of Business Work-Integrated Learning Centre hosted a successful career fair on October 29th at Toronto Grand Convention Centre.

On November 22nd, 75 PGM students and 40 golf industry employers took part in an all-day networking event in the Seventh Semester room.

Students were given the opportunity to plan two pop-up shop events at the Centre for Entrepreneurship (CfE) Launch Zone.

Over 120 Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management students enjoyed an overnight experience at Deerhurst Resort in the Muskokas.

Some assignments are best delivered in the field and this is certainly true for students in the Tourism-Travel Services Management program.

Fashion students attended an exclusive tour of Hard Twist, an annual exhibition of contemporary textile and fibre art at the Gladstone Hotel.

More than 150 participants attended the Toronto Sport Summit on November 23rd hosted by Humber College’s North Campus.

The second annual Eco Closet event held in the IGNITE concourse featured clothing, accessories, and shoes donated by the Humber community and beyond.

Every year fashion students create a vision of what the fashion show theme evokes in them and then print and mount their creations to be judged.

Spasija Turnbull was featured as a rising star in HRD Magazine for developing an in-house certification program for Anova's front-line staff.

Over 30 Insurance Management (IMPG) students were invited to the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) Conference this fall.

On November 4th, Fashion took over the Insurance Management program with the first-ever "Dress for Success" event.

This year, the 2018 Premium Partner Bronze Award was given to The Humber Spa for best representation of the cosmeceutical brand.

Fashion Arts and Business students experienced the hands-on application of classroom learning by designing a holiday window display at CF Shops.

Fashion Management students volunteered for charitable organizations in “Fashion Gives Back" for their Advertising and Promotion Planning class.

Melissa Hornby secured an 18-month contract working for an NGO in Madagascar shortly after completing the International Development program in June.

The Work-Integrated Learning Centre in Partnership with Goodmans LLP hosted “A Day in the Life at Goodmans” event on November 12th.

On November 11th, Kraft-Heinz Canada celebrated the unveiling of their donor plaque on Gratitude Wall for becoming a bronze donor partner with Humber.

Culinary Management student, Dacyion Reid, accompanied by Chef Shonah Chalmers led a live cooking demonstration at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair.

Fifteen Culinary and Baking Management students assisted the Association of Italian Chefs of Canada by volunteering their time at the Festa D'Autunno.

Digital Business Management graduate Vik Joshi volunteered to host the Digital Business Student Association's (DBSA) first webinar.

Over 200 Fashion students and 30 Fashion Business faculty members participated in the INSIGHTS: Fashion Business to 2030 conference at Seneca College.

Veal farmers, corporate chef, and the team visited Humber to talk about all things veal.

Fashion Management postgraduate students represented Humber at the annual CREA Charette at Ryerson and won awards across all of the major categories.

On October 28th, one of the world’s high fashion destinations was explored through the creative projects of Fashion students at the FUA Showcase.

Several PAC members and alumni of the Global Business Management program were invited to the Industry Seminar class on October 28th and 29th.

Students from FASH 229 Wholesale Sales, presented fashion product lines to retail buyers in an integrated work learning role-play experience.

John Navalta and Daniel Gonzalez Garcia recently completed the Marriott intern program and have been selected for the Marriott Voyage program.

A select group of six Tourism - Travel Services Management students got an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Pearson Airport on October 10th.

Alvina Cassiani, Dean of The Longo Faculty of Business, visited four Sports Management students completing a study abroad opportunity in northern Finland.

The Insurance Management Program hosted its first-ever alumni grad panel and was a tremendous success.

Humber College along with their partner, the Tzu Chi Clinic of Traditional Chinese Medicine, celebrated its first anniversary this year.

Humber chefs and students visited Fern Avenue Public School to teach students about helping reduce food waste.

The Insurance Management program in partnership with the Insurance Institute Career Connections team, hosted another successful Insurance Career Day.

The story of Aman Rodher shows what we aim to achieve through strategic pillars and how it benefits our people, community, and country as a whole.

Five graduates of the Hotel & Tourism Operations Management graduate certificate program were invited to speak to this year's group of students.

Now an SEO Specialist, Mathias speaks about his career success and choosing an education at Humber to deepen his understanding of marketing.

Hospitality and Tourism Management degree students took a dive at "Signature Experience" excursion Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh & Muskoka Lakes Winery.

Lyndsay Hillier, Senior Director of Employee Relations from Walmart, visited the Human Resource Management students on Tuesday, October 8th

On October 5th, fashion students from diploma, postgrad, and degree programs attended Waverley Workshops: Sustainability and the Art of Fabric Design.

Event Management students were given the opportunity to experience hands-on learning on a field trip to 4 different businesses on October 7th.

The Longo Faculty of Business Work-Integrated Learning Centre hosted two ASPIRE information sessions for students on Thursday, September 19th, 2019.

On Friday, September 27th, the Longo Faculty of Business Work-Integrated Learning Centre welcomed four industry professionals from Metro.

On September 26th, the Greater Toronto Airport Authority (GTAA) hosted an Open House for work-integrated learning representatives.

With the largest turnout to-date, 250 students from Event Management and diploma programs attended this year’s networking event on October 2nd.

On September 22, over 300 people enjoyed food prepared by 20 GTA chefs at the 3rd annual Thistletown Collegiate Institute Garden Party.

Victoria Gawronska, a Humber Fashion Arts and Business graduate, is living her fashion career dreams in Milan, Italy. 

A big shout-out to our DBSA team and our presenters for making this Fall’s TechWeek series a huge success!

On September 19, Humber was invited to speak at Choice Hotels Canada’s Regional Meeting hosted at The Globe & Mail Centre – Toronto.

The evening of September 19 was filled with celebrations as the GTHA/Humber Hotel Management Leadership Program students attended their graduation. 

It seems that no matter where in the world you travel, you’ll find a successful Humber graduate there!

On Friday, September 13th, 2019 the Longo Faculty of Business celebrated an eleven-year partnership with international skincare brand Dermalogica.

After donating a gift of $30,000 to the Insurance Management Program, Wawanesa Insurance donated another $20,000 gift to support the program's growth.

Colin Simpson, CEO of the Insurance Brokers Association of Ontario (IBAO) was on-site to speak to students about IBAO.

The event featured a fashion industry panel and a networking session.

The Canadian Society of Club Managers (CSCM) has formed its second official Canadian student branch in the Professional Golf Management Program. 

Serean Bechara loves to create, which explains her passion for fashion and digital marketing.

John Lewis, Program Coordinator of Humber’s Bachelor Degree in International Development, has been named the President of CCCUPIDS.

The Alternative Dispute Resolution program, in partnership with St. Stephen’s Community House and Ignite opened the Dispute Resolution Clinic.

We are pleased to announce that two Paralegal Degree graduates have been accepted into prestigious Law Schools.

We are so pleased to hear about the success of Christine Abi-Najem, a 2011 graduate of the Paralegal Studies program.

In a milestone agreement, SAS has launched the SAS-Humber Joint Certificate Badge on acclaim. 

Lead by Hanadi Alnawab - Program Coordinator, Digital Business Management - Humber Online Solutions completed a web design project over the summer. 

Humber College celebrated their 11-year partnership with international skincare brand Dermalogica.

A 2018 graduate, Devin Griffin, will be our first graduate attending The Law School at Queen’s University in Belfast, Northern Ireland. 

Congratulations to Francis Derick Flores the Worldchefs Challenge Gold winner, who will go on to represent the Americas at the Worldchefs Congress. 

Congratulations to 4th-year students in the Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Program for their success in their Accounting Capstone course.

MaryJo Tullo, a Bachelor of Commerce student, won 2nd Place Finalist at DECA's International Career Development Conference in Marketing Management.

To add to an already successful year in Humber's Insurance Management Program, Wawanesa Insurance donated $30,000 to support the program’s growth.

Over the last 8 years, our Fashion Arts and Business program have established a WIN-WIN collaboration with the Vaughan Mills Shopping Center.

Rossie Kadiyska visited the Copenhagen Institute of Design and Technology to participate in knowledge exchange and build collaborative opportunities.

On April 12, 2019, Paralegal Degree students held the Second Annual Aboriginal Moot at the Lakeshore Campus. 

Congratulations to the Digital Business Management graduating class of 2019 for completing work on their capstone projects with 3 Ontario businesses.

Paralegal Degree students Danny Pallag, Breanne Peacock and Mushfiq Mawla participated in the first International Guelph-Humber Mooting Competition. 

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) held their annual Global Meetings Industry Day on Thursday, April 4.

This April, Professor Jasteena Dhillon hosted a Fireside Chat with Eileen Olexiuk.

In the Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management program capstone course, students are provided with real industry scenarios.

HHRS executives of the Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate Program organized an extremely successful Alumni Speed Networking Event.

Humber’s ViewPOINT celebration attracted 300 hospitality industry leaders to celebrate collaboration, technology and disruption at the new BCTI.

Two student teams from the Accounting Diploma programs participated in the Ontario College Accounting Case Competition, hosted by Sheridan College.

On March 14th the Humber Finance Society, which is run by students in the Bachelor of Commerce Finance Degree Program, put on a great speaker event.

Earth, wind, fire and water, took to the runway at this year’s Walk It Out: The Elements of Humber fashion show.

On March 11th, 2019, at the Lakeshore Campus, the Placement Centre hosted the Paralegal Studies Degree Employer Panel Event.

Ensuring good physical and psychological health and safety (PH&S) in the workplace is vitally important for all Canadians.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, located in Toronto, hosted a tour for Humber Law Clerk Diploma students and their Placement Advisor, Mary Anne Myers.

MaryJo Tullo, a Bachelor of Commerce student, recently won first place in the marketing category at the UW DECA Invitational Conference 2019. 

On March 16th, 2019, World Wildlife Foundation conducted its first event of the year, "Living Planet@Campus: Designing Change for a Living Planet."

The Insurance Management Program hosted its first Insurance Career and Summer Placement Fair that included over 17 insurance companies.

The Hospitality and Tourism Management Degree Student Club, HOST(Humber Organization of Students in Tourism) organized a Careers in Hospitality panel.

Humber’s Sustainable Fashion Committee, led by Fashion Professor Francesca D’Angelo, kicked off Earth Week at Humber with a Slow Fashion Exchange.

The Insurance Management Program (IMPG), and the Professional Golf Management program teamed up to pilot an introductory golf networking program.

The Insurance Management Program students received a glimpse of the future as they were invited to Kitchener, Waterloo to Communitech Innovation Hub.

The first Collaborative Online International (COIL) Project between Humber College and its partner institution Saxion University was completed.

First semester students from Hospitality, Hotel & Restaurant Operations Management visited the Westin Hotel Toronto Airport on a field trip. 

Humber College hosted the 2019 CIFP Case Challenge, which is an annual competition run by the Canadian Institute of Financial Planning.

Humber Hospitality – Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management students attended and volunteered at the Hotel Association of Canada’s conference.

Passionate and devoted Hospitality and Tourism students from diploma and degree programs came together to further develop their tourism knowledge.