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 and are on the path to the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) designation:

• Margarita Barvonok
• Joseph Grimaldi
• James Grossi
• Matthew Nash
• Heba Zafir
• Megan Clarke

for Ernestine's Women's Shelter, Elisa House, Youth Without Shelter, and over 100 local Etobicoke food insecure food hampers. All of the food items used for meals were donated by various local suppliers.

Saiyaf conducted a resume workshop for over 120 postgraduate students who are searching for work-integrated learning opportunities. The workshop involved a presentation on resumes with a focus on common errors to avoid. Students were engaged, asked questions and had the opportunity to meet with Saiyaf for resume reviews.

The visit helped the students learn more about starting their own business as well as the support that is offered to those who are looking at starting a business. They also learned about brainstorming ideas, how to determine if an idea is feasible and how to create a business plan. 

The majority of students accepted into this program have completed CFA Level 1, including Yingni, who passed her CFA Level 1 exam when she graduated in June 2017. Congratulations and all the best!

Held at the Riviera Events & Convention Centre on November 10th, the fall festival featured over 25 food stations from northern and southern Italy, and, was paired with wine and locally brewed beer.

The course is designed to provide students with the basic skills required for a sales position in the wholesale segment of the fashion industry. Students participate in presentations and role-playing in order to develop confidence, professionalism, communications, listening and perceptive abilities skills within the classroom. As a result, they gain the tools required for any future fashion or business courses

In addition to their studies at YAMK University, they are also completing work placements in the sport management field. The students are enjoying classes, the sights, and culture of Finland as well as the opportunity to learn about the sport industry in Europe.

Currently, Victoria is pursuing her Masters in Fashion Communications and Styling at IED (Istituto Europeo di Design). In addition to her studies, she's also attending fashion industry events and collaborating on several fashion projects alongside influential and talented industry leaders in the Italian market.

Her current projects include: working on the production of both editorial and commercial fashion shoots centered around menswear, womenswear and still life; working part-time on her lifestyle blog; and producing and styling her first fashion film for VOGUE Italia that will be presented/published in the late fall. 

Kristy Adams, Program Coordinator for the Hospitality - Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management Program had this very experience as she travelled across Western Canada this summer. From restaurant managers in Calgary to hotel professionals in Vancouver, successful Humber graduates abound. At the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, Humber Graduates Tommy Kuan-Yen Chen (Hospitality Management Graduate 2017) and Devashish Pandya (Hospitality Management Graduate 2016) are applying their diploma credentials to provide guests and team members with exceptional experiences. Both gentlemen are Housekeeping Supervisors in one of Canada’s most spectacular and iconic hotels. Congratulations to Tommy and Dev for their continued growth and success!

CCCUPIDS (The Canadian Consortium for College and University Programs in International Development Studies) is a professional association of directors and coordinators of International Development Studies programs in Canadian colleges and universities, working to strengthen programs across the country, coordinate intellectual exchanges and share teaching and learning resources between schools.

Upon graduation from the Marketing Degree, grads will earn an SAS Certificate in Marketing Analytics. This is very exciting news as now The Faculty of Business is the only Polytechnic Degree in Ontario to have this type of certification. Thank you very much to Dr. Na Sui and Dr. Youssef Youssef for helping to facilitate this partnership.

Learn more about the SAS-Humber College Joint Certificate. 

The client was All Seasons Lifestyle Concierge, a Burlington-based business providing assistance and services to seniors who wish to remain living in their own homes. Humber Online Solutions employs Humber students and matches them with local small and medium Ontario businesses to develop their online presence.

Read more about Humber Online Solutions' work with All Seasons Lifestyle Concierge over the summer here. 

The Law School is ranked 17th out of 101 Law Schools in the United Kingdom. Devin was our first student to do his field placement with the Tax Law Services Section of the Department of Justice Canada in Ottawa. 

This year, the course had the support of CPA Ontario. Tizy Gunaratne, the CPA representative that helped the Accounting Faculty judge the capstone presentations and also provided financial recognition to the student's projects qualifying for the first two places.

First place went to Rafael Borges, Jake Nowak, Holly Smith, Max Vero for their project titled, "Establishment Debt Development Program.” Each student was award with a cheque of 175 dollars. The judges thought that the students' topic was " innovative, well thought out and displayed a good foundation of accounting knowledge," and that the students all demonstrated passion, strong teamwork, communication and creative thinking.

The second-place prize went to Mae Mendoza, Sheila Viteri, Xiayan Wu for their project, “Impact of Ethics on Investing – Lessons Learned!” Students received 100 dollars and received feedback from the judges: "this presentation showcased a fair amount of research, accounting knowledge and growth over the two rounds of presentations. It was evident to all of us that you were open to feedback and showed development over time. Moreover, your team showed passion, strong teamwork and good communication skills. These are all fundamental soft skills that we want to see in our future CPAs."

Congrats to all students in the 4th-Year Capstone Accounting Course!

In the Marketing Management competition, students are challenged with analyzing a real-world case study situation involving marketing and/or management. Environments may include but are not limited to, place/location marketing, transportation marketing, charity/event marketing, marketing research, strategic marketing planning, distribution strategies, target marketing and Internet marketing.

In addition to her second place win, MaryJo also took home four other medals, which included:

• Silver Ribbon Medals - Top 10 Test Score & Top 10 Case Study
• Blue Ribbon Medal - Top 15 Overall Finalist
• Large, Multi-colour ribbon Medal - Top 10 Finalist

Congratulations, MaryJo, on your DECA winning streak!

The donation establishes four scholarships aimed at attracting top talent and recognizing academic excellence in the IMPG program. In addition, the donation provides critical needs-based bursaries for those students who need extra financial assistance. Wawanesa has demonstrated tremendous leadership as a company committed to education and to advancing the insurance industry.

Wawanesa Insurance is one of the largest insurance companies in Canada, with assets of over $9.5 billion, and employing a workforce of over 3,500 people. The company is also one of the oldest companies in Canada, as it was founded in 1896 in Wawanesa, Manitoba.

On behalf of the Faculty of Business at Humber College, I would like to thank Wawanesa Insurance for their commitment to our students.

This collaboration provides our 4th-semester students the opportunity to work hands-on with Mall Leasing, Marketing & Tourism Management teams to create business concepts that meet the evolving needs of the retail center. Students draw on their knowledge from previous semesters and in the Global Retail Operations course are assigned their mission: To think like retail consultants and create or source business concepts that shopping centers can implement.

As a group, students review global retail trends, mall demographics & psychographics and select a business concept worth exploring. They prepare strategies for visual presentation, marketing and customer experiences that bring this concept to life. Their sales pitch to the mall management team provides them with an opportunity to hone their presentation and selling skills. This year our managers from Vaughan Mill said: “The students had great ideas, presented well and really did a great job in coming up with unique experiences. We will surely take some ideas away with us." In addition, Vaughan Mills took the next step, " We were so impressed by the caliber of students that we would like to arrange a JOB FAIR at Humber College.”

Congratulations to all of the students, who will be able to add this element of experiential learning to their personal resumes and portfolios. Thank you to their Professor, Anna Zamparo.

During the visit, Rossie Kadiyska observed classes in Biomimicry, Sustainable technologies and Design, met with Humber exchange students, conducted interviews with KEA students on sustainability and gave a guest lecture on sustainability framework in the luxury fashion.

The visit in Denmark was a peek into a world where sustainability is weaved into the everyday activities of the Danes and has become a permanent and inseparable part of their lives: from the daily commute with bicycles (2:1 per person) to sustainable buildings, healthy and slow food, sustainable textiles and fashion and the stress free Danish way of living "hygge".

During the trip, both sides explored opportunities for collaboration and deepening the partnership. As a result of the trip, our first Fashion Management and Promotions Graduate Certificate student will complete an internship with two Danish companies working in sustainable fashion and shoes.

The Aboriginal Moot was the capstone assignment for students in the Indigenous Legal Perspectives course. To open the Second Annual Aboriginal Moot, students toured the Indigenous Cultural Markers recently installed at the Lakeshore campus.

The Faculty of Business is meeting Humber’s aspirations pursuant to the Indigenous Education Protocol, and has responded to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, by modifying the Paralegal Degree Program curriculum. The new course compares Aboriginal Law with Indigenous Legal Traditions. Professor Shirley Wales, a lawyer and former Adjudicator for the survivors of the Indian Residential Schools, designed and taught the new course. She incorporated research from her PhD studies, including the Indigenous Legal Traditions course taught by an Elder.

The Aboriginal Moot follows the format of the Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot. Most Canadian Law Schools participate in the Kawaskimhon National Aboriginal Moot. The Moot is also known as “The Talking Circle”. Students engage in roundtable negotiations with the aim of reaching a consensus-based settlement. They rely on Indigenous Legal Traditions, as well as provincial, federal, and international law. The students were honoured to be joined at the Second Annual Aboriginal Moot by Associate Dean James Cullin, and by Paralegal Degree faculty members Dr. Karen Schucher and Dr. John Allen.

Breanne and Daniel placed 2nd overall in the preliminary rounds, and, on day two, advanced to the Finals. Breanne, Daniel, and Mushfiq all received distinguished advocate awards. This was especially spectacular as Mushfiq competed alone. Only eight of these awards were distributed, one of which is the top advocate award. All three students worked very hard and did an outstanding job of representing Humber and the Paralegal Studies Degree program.

The Toronto Chapter held a symposium at The Old Mill. Colin Bartley, Event Management Program Coordinator, participated in a panel discussion and some students also attended the event. The panel discussion was comprised of Ontario's top post-secondary event planning programs. The conversation covered how educators are keeping industry practices up to date for their students, and how industry professionals can help shape programming so that new grads are as ready as possible to join the field upon graduation.

Applying their knowledge and problem-solving techniques, student groups must develop a strategic business plan to address industry issues. The most successful groups are provided the exciting (and yet scary) opportunity to present their findings to the industry professionals.

On Thursday, April 25, the three winning groups of 4th-semester students presented (2 groups to Choice Hotels Canada, 1 group to Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel - photo above) to rave reviews from the industry partners! With positive and professional demeanors and with confident presentation styles, students had the opportunity to showcase their findings. Our industry partners were impressed and in awe. Recommendations and suggestions were clearly welcomed and are considered for implementation. Well done Teams! We look forward to their continued growth and success from Humber and beyond.

Thanks to Wendy Burgess for her dedication to our industry partners and especially to our H-HROM students. Long hours were devoted both in and out of the classroom (industry meetings and calls, student coaching and advising sessions, encouraging pep talks) and her dedication shone when we saw the smiles on the students' faces as well as the strong nods from the industry professionals.

As well, thank you to the many HRT team members who supported the students throughout this course and semester. To Janet and Stephanie, thank you for attending the presentations to provide moral support and to meet with the industry partners.

The students are Zoë Allen (President), Rabita Naqvi( Vice President), Salma Sahebzada (Secretary), Shriya Tandon and Katelin McKnight (Class Representatives). Ten alumni who recently graduated from the program and have secured a career in HR participated in the event. The event provided graduating students an opportunity to network with Humber alumni and engage with them one-on-one for career guidance.

HHRS and the Program Coordinator Parveen Gill wants to thank alumni for attending this event and sharing their HR journey with current HRM students. It was indeed a proud moment to hear success stories and their commitment to giving back to the Humber students’ community.

Our teams were part of our Case Competition course, which provides a new business case each week for students to prepare under time pressure, and present in front of their peers and professors. The course is a great way for students to improve their communication skills and hone their business acumen. The teams we sent to the final competition were a shining example of the excellent students coming out of our Accounting Diploma program.

Due to an administrative glitch, our two teams competed against each other in the preliminary round, which meant that only one team could qualify for the finals competition. During the finals, our team performed well, finishing in third place, province-wide!

We are very proud of all of our Case Competition students, and the faculty that volunteered to coach teams outside of class time! We look forward to many more successful competitions in the future!

About 40 students heard from a few young professionals working in the finance industry. Justin Krieger was part of the panel. Justin was written up in the news for going for coffee with 110 people in the Toronto finance industry over a 6-month period before landing his dream job as a product and investment management analyst. Students asked a lot of questions and got fantastic advice on how to network, interview, and land a job.

Students from the 4th and 6th semesters had the opportunity to speak with Humber partners and employers regarding their upcoming summer placement.

The Placement Centre welcomed Humber alumnae Chantall Samuels and Jillian Hardy, as well as other industry professionals Samantha Glass, Drew Samuels, Dror Ziskind, and Doron Gold. All panelists work for various legal offices and departments and spent their afternoon offering advice and valuable skills to paralegal students.

Thanks to the students for asking relevant questions and generating meaningful discussions.

Through an interdisciplinary approach between the Business School and School of Health Sciences, Dr. Suzy Casimiro and her students were invited to visit, investigate and advance the physical and psychological health and safety (PH&S) at Humber Valley Terrace Long Term Care Home, Etobicoke.

Under the supervision of the Executive Director at Humber Valley Terrace, Marjorie Mossman, students identified the physical hazards and explored possible psychosocial hazards of workers within this healthcare setting. By also adopting sections of the new and – the first of its kind in the world, Canadian Standard for Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace (CSA-Z1003-13), students explored the many ways that jobs can affect health and safety, from potential exposures to physical hazards, to work-related mental health concerns within healthcare settings.

As a result, students were able to make recommendations on how to improve the policies, procedures and offer health & wellness program options. Overall, recommendations focused on improving the physical and organizational environment to lessen risks of injury and illness; from integrated protection from work-related safety and health hazards to the promotion of injury and illness prevention and the introduction of wellness programs- all to advance both workers’ well-being and the organization.

The event began with a presentation on Osler’s corporate culture and practice areas. This was followed by a tour of the facilities and the office areas where students and new graduates would work. Osler staff discussed current job opportunities and encouraged the students to apply. Students found the tour to be insightful and the staff extremely welcoming and informative.

Over 80 students from over 15 colleges and universities around Ontario participated in the event, including students from The Business School. 

The Humber team, formed through an application process led by the Office of Sustainability, consisted of four students representing different programs and faculties in Humber: Gayathri Menon, Fashion Management and Promotions GC, Arman Amin and Samantha Canon, Bachelors in Industrial Design, Ayushi Delvadia ,Bachelors of International Business.

The day-long event saw team work at its best as team Humber worked very hard on its idea and presentation. Collaborating with students from different fields helped participants gain an insight into what the issues faced by other industries are and forced students to think outside the box.

Despite the fact that the Humber team did not win first place, the team's idea inspired the Office of Sustainability to install an art piece made out of paper cups to spread awareness on the importance of carrying personal reusable mugs. The outcome was highly rewarding as students learned how an idea can transform and make a difference in the world today.

The fair took place in Seventh Semester and witnessed over 175 students in attendance. At times, the fair was so busy there was a lineup going out the door! Many students that attended had a chance to meet with and network some of the industries ‘best in-class’ employers which lead to interviews for potential full-time employment, and/or summer internships.

A huge thank you to Trevor Buttrum and team at the Insurance Institute, and Insurance Management Program (IMPG) Professors Annette Palalas and Kelly Hopkins for all of their hard working organizing and executing event. – “of their hard work organizing and executing the event.” The Humber IMPG Program would also like to thank the 17 insurance companies that attended which included: Wawanesa Insurance, The Co-operators, isure, Trisura, Marsh McLennan, Desjardins, Allstate, Northbridge, Claims Pro, Jones DesLauriers Insurance Management, Crawford, TD Insurance, RSA, Brokers Trust, Surex Direct, BFL Canada, and Travelers for attending. The event was a huge success and laid the foundation for the many Insurance Career events to follow.

The panel featuring senior executives from Marriott International’s GTA properties, including Humber alumni Ryan Vella. The event organized by the incoming President of HOST, Mariandreina Vasquez, along with her team of fellow student board members, provided Humber students across all programs at the Lake Shore Campus with an opportunity to gain valuable insights into careers in the hospitality industry, through a lively exchange of questions and answers.

This event was a pop-up experience and chat on sustainable fashion organized by Fashion Management degree and graduate certificate students at the Lakeshore campus. It opened up the conversation on the negative environmental impact of the fashion industry, and how to take steps in the right direction to become part of the slow fashion movement.

Campus and community members donated gently-used or new clothing to facilitate an exchange, where attendants purchased items as an environmentally-conscious means of updating their wardrobe. Along with the exchange, the event provided the opportunity for people to share their best-piece-of-clothing story at the Selfie Station and to learn what the slow fashion movement is all about. Adding to the event was a panel discussion from industry experts on sustainability, including representatives from the City of Toronto and clothing brand H&M. The event was concluded with an announcement of integrating courses focused on sustainability into Humber’s Fashion Management Graduate Certificate program for the upcoming academic year.

The event was a tremendous success as students and professors from the Professional Golf Management Program mentored IMPG students on the rules and techniques to play the great game of golf. Many may not know, but the two main sports that are most often played in the insurance industry are curling, and golf.

Through the game of golf many industry relationships are established, and larger business deals are negotiated. Those new to the insurance industry including IMPG graduates often find themselves entering the industry, and playing in charity and company golf tournaments.

The second part of the evening saw IMPG Professor Kelly Hopkins discuss how to network and foster relationships, and discuss business in social settings like the golf course. The Insurance Management Program would like to thank Professional Golf Management Professor extraordinaire Bob Beauchemin, and student mentors Jordan Tandan, and Aaron Veenstra for running the event.

Huge thank you also goes to IMPG Professor Kelly Hopkins, and Andrew Vento, PC of the Professional Golf Management Program for organizing this great event.

At the event, students received a tour of the ‘best in class’ facility and Wawanessa’s Innovation Digital Outpost. In addition, students were given a presentation on Wawanessa’s 2.0 digital transformation journey. The day ended with a panel of digital and innovation thought leaders and executives from companies that included WSIB, Communitech, Wawanesa and Manulife who shared their insights of the digital frontier of the insurance industry.

The insurance industry is on the cusp of a major digital transformation which many refer to in the industry as ‘insure tech’. Advanced technology will allow insurance companies to underwrite risk faster and better, and service clients faster and more effectively during the claims process.

Thank you to Wawanesa Digital Outpost and Communitech for an excellent day, and for hosting our IMPG group. Lastly, a huge thank you to Vlad Koltchine, Underwriting Manager at Wawanessa for all his hard work, time and dedication for organizing and executing this very amazing event!

The trip was part of the student’s experiential learning experience. During the visit, students had the opportunity to tour the entire hotel, including guest rooms, banquet facilities, laundry, kitchen, housekeeping and staff facilities, which helped to enhance their learning of various facets of hotel operations.

In this challenge, students put their technical financial planning skills to the test by completing a case study prepared by the CIFP and presenting it in front of a panel of judges. Eight teams from Centennial, George Brown, Conestoga, Seneca, and Humber participated this year for the Eastern Regional in hopes of moving on to compete against the Western Regional champion at the CIFP National Conference. This conference is being held in Vancouver later this year. The event hosted approximately 45 attendees, including the student teams, their coaches, sponsor representatives, and members of the CIFP.

This event was made possible by Steve Bang, a business professor and Humber’s coach for the competition, along with his two Event Management interns Nicole Nosic and Karan Shah. Nicole and Karan are graduate certificate students in the Event Management program and produced this event as a part of their internship. From start to finish, the event was taken care of through their meticulous planning, which involved managing a team of 13 volunteers from Humber, as well as the details of catering, entertainment, logistics, and more. Their planning began back in November 2018 and they spent the next four months making this event a reality for the CIFP. The work of these three individuals made the Case Challenge a huge success for all the schools who attended and Humber looks forward to hosting the event again in the coming years!

Students brought their bright smiles when greeting and assisting delegates at the conference hosted at the Delta Hotel Toronto Airport. At the 2-day event, along with over 500 hotel professionals, students Tasheka Dookie, Ryan Hanna and Carmen Joseph heard from keynote speakers and presenters on the current hotel environment and learned about trends ahead.

At the end of a day full of inspiring presentations, group exercises, and networking, students were presented with the Tourism Ambassador Certificate endorsed by Humber partners the Tourism Association of Ontario, Ontario Heritage Trust and Central Counties Tourism. For the past 5 years, this program has equipped our students with the skills and drive to be the best candidates for tourism opportunities here and abroad!

Students from universities and colleges across the GTHA were assigned groups and had one hour to analyze a case and provide a solution. Five teams were chosen to present their analysis and the staff from Uber Eats selected the top three teams. Two of Humber’s Professional Accounting Practice Graduate Students participated in this event and placed. Shawn Oliver was part of the 1st place team and Alice Yoo was part of the 3rd place team. There was also a presentation from staff at Luminari about how technology is changing the work CPAs do, and opportunities for CPAs within tech companies and startups.

Sagar had the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program at Hungkuang University in Taichung, Taiwan, which he describes as the best two weeks of his life: 

"In summer 2018, I had the opportunity to participate in a study-abroad program at Hungkuang University in Taichung, Taiwan. It was a two-week program, and arguably, they were the best two weeks of my life. No exaggeration.

The program was a complete package in itself. Going there, I didn't have really high expectations, but I soon discovered many of the best things that come in life are unexpected. The Taiwanese students went out of their way to help us. The program itself was very well organized. We had Chinese language classes every morning accompanied by different vocational workshops and field trips to the most exotic places in Taiwan.

Apart from all this, the program taught me something that I wouldn't have learned otherwise. I learned more about myself and my skills and abilities. I also learned some things about me that I was unaware of like my adaptability to ambiguous situations—something I could not learn in the classroom. Through making new friends from a variety of countries, I now understand the value of making lasting connections as a way to expand my personal network. The memories I made will last a lifetime. I even found a home in Taiwan—a loving mother that calls me her son. I am still in touch with her and all my new friends. I've promised them that I'll visit Taiwan again soon.

Out of all the advice that I can give to other students, I would just say: Close your eyes to any excuses. Pack your bags and just go! I would like to thank Humber’s Business School for selecting me to participate in this program. I feel honoured and grateful for the opportunity and the experience I had."

As a diversified global retailer, HBC’s internship programs have been designed to provide students with direct work experience in their fields. In addition, their career training programs are comprehensive and of great interest to new grads.

The event was hosted over two days, March 1st and 4th for third and fourth-year Fashion Management students. Both events were well attended and gave students the chance to connect with HBC representatives and learn about possible career and job opportunities within the company.

The visit, which was organized by The Placement Centre, included an office tour, presentation from Randstad’s Director of Talent Acquisition and Diversity, and an open forum with Randstad representatives.

Students enjoyed the visit, as they were able to engage in conversation about potential opportunities within Randstad and inquire about different career paths. Randstad is looking forward to having more opportunities to have Humber students conduct office visits at their Head office.

Over 130 students registered for this successful event, which was geared towards students in their third and fourth semesters. With employers from companies such as Attorney General, Aird & Berlis LLP, Canada Border Services Agency and many more that offered our students advice, information on best application practices, hiring processes, current and future job opportunities and Q & A opportunities where students were able to ask questions pertaining to their interests.

This was a two-part event featuring an information session conducted by the Regional Vice President and an interview session for successful student applicants. Interviews were granted to students who applied for Customer Service Representative (CSR) and Personal Banking Representative (PBR) positions. BMO selected 27 students for the first round of interviews.

The representatives, who were branch managers and HR representatives, were very impressed with our students. BMO made offers to 11 students, and three students were invited to a second interview. This event was a tremendous success with a strong turnout and many students securing positions.

The students enjoyed a head office tour as well as a warehouse tour where they had an inside look at Harry Rosen’s Closet, a customs clearing zone and a highly protected area, where digital body scans and ids are required to gain access.

The successful evening event was a well-attended affair with over 100 students from Degree, Diploma and Graduate Certificate Business programs.

Seven CRA professionals participated in roundtable discussions with students. They were very impressed by the interest and the preparedness of our students. The event was a great opportunity for students to engage in great conversation with CRA professionals and expand their networking opportunities.

The CRA is a solid employer partner of The Business School which provides Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for our students every semester and across programming.

With an extensive range of career options, TJX Canada stands out as one of the most successful retailers in the world, and have opened up exciting opportunities for college and university co-op, internship and graduate students. Our students had the chance to learn about the company, experience the culture, and explore career paths.

The 60 students in attendance had the opportunity to enjoy a “speed chat” with professionals from various departments. The Placement Centre was delighted to facilitate such an informative and engaging networking occasion for students.

Our Recreation and Leisure students know first-hand the steps involved; having created unique business ideas of their own as a part of their Entrepreneurship class. On March 5th, we held an Entrepreneurship Tradeshow here at Humber College. At the event, our students had the opportunity to pitch their business ideas to faculty and staff members of the Humber Community as well as guests that work within the industry.

When planning a business, it is important that those behind the business fully understand all the logistics involved, and are able to communicate them effectively to potential investors. Many logistics needs to be considered in the planning process such as establishing the target markets, conducting a SWOT analysis and planning the finances. During the Sales Concept Fair, our students were able to demonstrate their knowledge by pitching their business to the guests in attendance. The guests were also encouraged to challenge the students by asking questions regarding their business plans that may not have been answered during the original pitch. This allowed our students to exercise speaking in front of unfamiliar faces and encouraged them to be prepared for any question a potential investor may have. The students have many great business ideas, and several students plan to bring their vision to life in the near future.

Many thanks to the industry guests and Humber community who took time out of their busy day in order to attend our Entrepreneurship Tradeshow. Your presence made all the difference!

Dr. Nicholas P. Sisto is a full Professor at the Centro de Investigaciones Socioeconómicas (CISE) of the Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (Saltillo, Mexico). He is working closely with Dr. Pierre-Pascal Gendron (Professor of Economics and Program Coordinator, B.Comm International Business, B.Comm Healthcare Management) on a research project. The work analyzes the regional economic and social effects of tobacco and alcohol excise taxes in Mexico. The project involves a Master’s thesis in Regional Economics at Dr. Sisto’s home institution with Dr. Gendron acting as co-director of the thesis. The Master’s candidate, Carlos Milanes, holds a B.A. in pure mathematics and is a Cuban national. This internationalization initiative marks the beginning of a long-term, productive collaboration between The Business School and CISE.

The partnership aligns the completion of the Professional Golf Management program with Class “A” accreditation with the PGA of Canada.This is a game-changer for the program, students, and alumni. The details of the agreement are as follows:

As a recognized partner program of the PGA of Canada, Humber Professional Golf Management graduates (who are PGA of Canada Members) will achieve Class “A” status with the successful completion of Instructor of Beginner Golfers and evaluation. *Subject to 70% grade or higher in the identified courses outlined in the Policies and Procedures of the PGA of Canada Training Academy.

Humber Professional Golf Management students will be required to submit Official Transcripts ONLY to the Education Department at the PGA of Canada to receive the allotted credits. For more information, please contact the Program Coordinator of the PGM program at Humber College, or the PGA of Canada. Additional requirements and/or costs may apply.

Congratulations to all who made this partnership happen!

Jordan was hired at the reputable Ontario Labour Law firm, Ursel Phillips Fellows Hopkinson LLP.

Congratulations, Jordan!

The guests included students from multiple business Degree, Diploma and Graduate Certificate programs. Students were able to engage with employers and learn of possible career and job opportunities. Employers included Walmart, UPS, Sysco and Panalpina, among others. The evening was enriched with great conversation and strong networking connections were established.

The Humber Professor of Economics and Program Coordinator, B.Comm International Business, B.Comm Healthcare Management created the module during his six-month appointment as Visiting Scholar in the Fiscal Affairs Department of the IMF in 2017-18. The IMF and the World Bank have released publicly the first module (VAT) for discussion and comment. TPAF will provide a framework for systematic assessments of all major taxes, aimed to provide a solid analytical basis and practical guidance for the design of tax policy. It is a public good that can be used by providers of technical assistance, country officials, analysts, civil society organizations, the donor community, and academia. The official press release and a link to the interactive tool are available here.

The Cold Chain Global Forum is the largest temperature-controlled life science supply chain event of its kind, focusing specifically on the challenges and opportunities in the Canadian market. The topic of Nedal’s address was “The Ramifications of Blockchain, AI, Drones and other Emerging Technologies.

There were 94 two-member mooting teams participating in the Mooting Competition from across Canada. There were teams from as far away as the University of Calgary and Memorial University of Newfoundland, as well as teams from McGill University, Queen’s University, Western University, Wilfred Laurier University, Carleton University, University of Guelph, and ten teams from the University of Toronto. Humber also had ten mooting teams.

Two Humber teams reached round 16 and ranked fourth and sixth out of the 94 teams. One of those teams reached the semi-finals, which is the furthest a Humber team has advanced in this Undergraduate Competition. Of the team members, Danny Pallag, was one of nine mooters to receive a Distinguished Advocate Award. But, what was truly outstanding, was that the other team member, Tudor Gagea, received the Top Advocate Award, ranking first out of 188 individual participants. This was a spectacular accomplishment for Tudor and Humber. Humber has proven to be a power to be reckoned with at national competitions.

The Humber mooting teams were coached by Paige Diebel, a graduate of the Paralegal Studies degree program, who also received a Distinguished Advocates Award at the 2015 Osgoode Cup. She is a licensed paralegal with a Bay Street law firm specializing in employment law and insurance.

Jatinder Virdi, who is attending Law School at the University of Limerick in the Republic of Ireland has been accepted for admission to the Masters of Laws program at the University of Toronto Law School, ranked as the top Law School in Canada. Jonathan Joli, who is attending Law School at the University of Leicester in England has just been accepted for admission to the Master of Laws program at the University of British Columbia Law School, ranked third of Canadian Law Schools.

Two of our graduates, Adriana Rizzuto and Aram Simovonian, were previously accepted for admission to the Master of Laws program at Osgoode Hall Law School, ranked fourth of Canadian Law Schools, and have graduated, and have been called to the Bar in Ontario.

The conference and workshop was a part of International Development Week at Humber and was co-sponsored by the International Development Graduate Certificate Program and the Ontario Council for International Cooperation. 

This event hosted a panel including members of the NGO community, Humber academics, UN representatives and Global Affairs Canada speaking to an audience of largely high-level industry executives and Humber graduate certificate and degree students.

The afternoon workshop allowed Humber students to engage with industry professionals on a series of case studies highlighting the complexities of this sensitive issue in an international setting.

This event highlighted Humber’s mission of developing global citizens and fostered collaboration across Humber schools and departments.

From rose sales in Gourmet Express to cookie decorating in the Learning Resource Centre, there was something for everyone. This past Valentine’s Day, the Advanced Chocolate and Confectionary students had something special to offer the Humber community: handcrafted chocolate bonbons. As a part of their Bakery Entrepreneurship and Innovation class, students were tasked with creating a chocolate bonbon that would be judged by the Baking and Pastry Arts Management faculty members and sold in a box of confections.

In addition to creating the chocolates, the students also had to order the boxes, purchase the ingredients, and assemble the boxes with its logo and packaging by hand. These aspects were taken into consideration when pricing the boxes, to ensure they were able to make a profit from their sales.

One hundred boxes were sold during the pre-sales. Due to high demand, an extra 50 boxes were made with the remaining chocolates. There were 151 boxes sold in total, including the box that was on display.

Congratulations to all the students and faculty involved in making this business adventure a success.

This is an annual event orchestrated to raise money for student bursaries. The CAFP has affiliated Student Branches, and we at Humber have one of the most thriving branches

This year’s event was held at the Boulevard Club, and was a formal Black-tie event. The Dean of the school of HRT sponsored a table giving several of our students the opportunity to attend the event. This is great way to give back and support our students, as the money raised from this event is going towards student bursaries. In addition, it also gives our students the chance to network with industry professionals.

The money raised during this fundraiser will be given out during the CAFP Student Awards Night on March 18th, 2019. Good luck to all of our student applicants!

Our graduating students in the hospitality, culinary and baking sectors had an exciting opportunity recently presented to them. On February 5th, the Talent Acquisition Manager and Head of Learning and Development for the Dorchester Collection visited Humber College to discuss employment opportunities in the United Kingdom with our graduates. This opportunity could place our students at The Dorchester or 45 Park Lane – both Luxury Hotel properties a part of the Dorchester Collection.

This is a paid position with a two-year commitment and the chance to rotate between departments every six months or so, giving those working in baking a chance to work in culinary and vice versa. The 45 Park Lane property is a five-star hotel with a dedicated pastry department – making this location coveted amongst the pastry chefs. Selected students would receive the Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visa which would provide a two-year work permit in order to work at their hotel. Eligible students must possess a Canadian passport and be between the ages of 18 and 30 years old.

The Dorchester is aiming to build a partnership with schools in Canada to develop a regular program for recruiting students. We hope to see one of our students selected for this outstanding career building opportunity and anticipate future opportunities such as this as well.

In the final weeks of the fall 2018 semester, students from the Creative Design Applications course (MKTG 208) in the Marketing Diploma program grabbed the opportunity to present their design campaigns to Marketing Directors of Vena Solutions. The students used Adobe Creative Cloud applications to create a Landing Page, a LinkedIn Ad, a brochure and an Email Template. They were able to promote the functionality of the company’s services, participate in experiential learning by presenting to industry professionals and share creative ideas on how the company should be positioned in the market. Vena Solutions representatives gave students feedback on ways to improve their designs but left with stimulating ideas from our students to share with their respective Marketing teams.

It was a huge night for the Insurance Management Program (IMPG) that witnessed its first of many CIP graduates (Nisar Ansari) who completed his designation in under one year. This is a remarkable feat, as it takes the average person about 3 years to complete their CIP designation.

Annette Palalas, IMPG professor was awarded the Instructor of the Year for her teaching excellence in the insurance industry.

Zhiquan (Harold) Pan received three awards for this academic excellence in the CIP program.

Lastly, seven Humber IMPG students volunteered their time to help the event run smoothly.

Excellent evening overall!

IMPG students had the great opportunity to listen to a leadership panel who shared their views of the future of claims, and the insurance industry.

Students also had a chance to enjoy and network amongst the over 70 vendors taking part in the OIAA trade show.

To end the day, students took part in a larger employment fair that involved twelve best-in-class companies.

On January 21, 2019, students from various business programs met two industry professionals from RBC who hosted a Resume Building Workshop. The employers shared information on what RBC looks for in resumes and cover letters including dos and don’ts as well as what kinds of experiences are valued.

The RBC Representatives also discussed possible placement opportunities for students. At the end of the presentation, there was a networking session and students had their resumes reviewed by the representatives for feedback.

The Business School Placement Centre hosted an information session with eight CIBC representatives from various roles. The evening event was both enjoyable and beneficial for the students in attendance.

The representatives inspired students through their individual presentations and stories. They also discussed a new project created by CIBC, which consists of training students as Financial Advisors and providing hands-on experience through a rotation among multiple branches.

The representatives met with many students individually and pre-screened their resumes for future interviews. CIBC has expressed an interest in participating in more events and furthering their partnership with Humber.

Upon graduation from the International Development Degree at Humber, Ryan Geleynse began working with EduDeo Ministries as the Eastern Canada Key Relationship Manager. EduDeo is an organization that works to advance and support Christian education around the world. Ryan’s job is to build relationships with EduDeo’s donors, whether households, schools, churches or foundations, and to find alignment between their passions and the organization’s projects.

Ryan secured a placement during his degree with World Renew, an organization linked to the Christian Reformed Church. His placement in the Global Volunteer Department became a source of income and employment as he completed his degree. World Renew places hundreds of volunteers in roles around the world every year to respond to disasters, work in community development or to service communities. Ryan loved that the organization’s volunteers would range from students to retirees.

Ryan says, “I’m so thankful for education I received at Humber. My degree provided a critical lens for engaging some of the challenges within the sector. I can approach our donors with confidence, knowing I’m there to advocate on behalf of our partners, providing necessary nuance to conversations that may head off the rails, otherwise. However, I miss the readings, the papers around topics I found provoking, and classroom discussions we had at Humber.”

Ryan married during his time at Humber College. His wife works in the international development field, too; however, her career has been suspended as she gave birth to their first child in July, Oliver, a baby boy. Congratulations!

In what has already been a fantastic year for the Insurance Management Program (IMPG) at Humber, all current students were hired in the insurance industry before the end of their first semester. Four students were even hired within the first three weeks of the program!

All of the IMPG students have now been hired part-time allowing them to pursue their full-time studies, with the potential of leading to full-time roles upon graduation.

These opportunities also allowed students to fulfill their 160 hour work placement component, learn the inner workings of the insurance industry, develop their professional network, and gain valuable experience.

IMPG students have had the chance to experience what they have learned in the classroom, such as working with insurance policies, and handling auto and property claims. Some students have even been promoted to appraising, and specialty lines units within their respected companies.

With a huge talent crisis on the rise with 27% of the industry expected to retire in the next 5 years, the Humber Insurance Management Program has worked vigorously to establish strategic partnerships with best in class companies in the industry.

A huge thank you to Claims Pro, Crawford and Company and Hub International for providing these opportunities to the Humber’s Insurance Management students. Your support is greatly appreciated.

The experiential learning course has been collaborating with Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre for 6 years now and we are very excited to announce that for 2019, we have added Mississauga Square One Shopping Centre to the mix. Both Ivanhoe Cambridge ( Vaughan Mills) and Oxford Properties (Square One) represent major players in the Shopping Centre Industry in Canada and students were introduced to the General Managers and key Management in both these centres.

The final semester students will be challenged to think beyond retail products and look to create and bring to life business concepts targeted at creating a customer experience that will draw traffic to the shopping centres. Drawing from their acquired knowledge and experience with Marketing & Social Media studies, Trends, Visual Presentation, Photoshop and other courses. This project will allow students to package all their learning and impress the panel of judges from both Humber's Business School and the Shopping Centres.

Stay tuned for the results of the presentations at the end of March.

They were given a private tour of the facility from Mike Burnett, Community Engagement and Education Specialist of Youth Without Shelter. The event planning and budgeting fashion students selected this charity as they wish to give back to the community.

Youth Without Shelter (YWS) is an emergency residence and referral agency serving homeless youth. They are dedicated to providing shelter and support programs for homeless youth ages 16­-24. They provide an independent shelter, committed to diverse client ­focused services, in a safe, non­judgmental environment. Their programs enable youth to live responsibly and independently in society.

Pictured in the left-hand photo is Mike Burnett, Community Engagement and Education Specialist of Youth Without Shelter, Fashion Arts and Business student Rafaa Chapti, and Program Coordinator, Jennifer Dawson.

Learn more about Youth Without Shelter by visiting their site at www.yws.on.ca.

The faculty team from the Bachelor of Commerce Accounting program are proud to share with everyone the four successful Humber graduates who passed the exam for CPA designation:

Stephanie Dove
Brad Meyer
David Wegske
Crystal Balgobin

The Shoebox Project for Women collects and distributes gift-filled shoeboxes to women impacted by homelessness in communities across Canada and the U.S. Each thoughtfully created and decorated shoebox can enhance self-esteem and reduce feelings of isolation for women in need.

The Humber Spa team has taken on the endeavor of creating the First Annual Shoebox Project Initiative. The team collected an impressive total of 90 shoeboxes generosity donated by staff, students and members of the surrounding community.

On September 25-27th our Sport Management and Recreation and Leisure Services students attended a Leadership Camp at the Ontario Education Leadership Centre just outside of Orillia. The OELC offers several leadership courses to educate and connect youth as well as aid students in achieving their leadership potential.

Over 235 students from both programs engaged in applied leadership experience throughout the course of three days. They participated in team building activities, motivation and values-based workshops. They also had the opportunity to tune in to two guest speakers – Jonathan Hood and Lauree Brownlee.

Thanks to the OELC for having us and to the guest speakers for speaking to our students! They had a memorable time.

Last November, 45 of our Sport Business Management students attended the 11th annual PrimeTime Sports Management Conference held in Toronto.

This two-day event welcomed dozens of guest speakers to share their expertise with the attendees. All of the speakers are professionals in the field of sports and entertainment such as Don Cherry, the host of ‘Coaches Corner’ on Hockey Night in Canada and Bill Manning, President of Toronto FC and Toronto Argonauts.

This event was a good opportunity for our students to gain some insight from some of the top experts in the sport and entertainment industry in Canada. In addition, there were several workshops and networking opportunities for them to participate in.

Thank you to our faculty for putting together this amazing opportunity for our students, and to the students for taking advantage of this learning 

That's why it's important we are aware of the effect our daily actions have on the planet and try to minimize our ecological footprint.

The third-semester Event Management students and the Office of Sustainability held an event called Sustainability: Due Tomorrow in the Center for Urban Ecology. The purpose of the event was to raise and spread awareness of tiny adjustments that can reduce the impact we have on the environment.

This event was open to faculty and staff members and consisted of several interactive booths and activities for them to participate in. Staff members had the opportunity to speak with members from the Sustainability Office on ways they can incorporate sustainability into their courses and bring awareness to their students. They also had the chance to determine their ecological footprint, create and plant their own bamboo plant to take home, and get up close and personal with the chickadees as they eat seeds from their hands.

Thank you to everyone who came out to support our students and learn about sustainability!

Students reserved their spots in advance and participated in 30 minute simulated interviews. Students received valuable and constructive feedback at the end of the simulation and the interview response technique, STAR, was re-emphasized to each and every student.

• Situation – what was the situation?
• Task – what goal were you working toward?
• Action – what specific steps did you take?
• Result – what was the outcome and what did you accomplish?

We hope to offer this session again in the near future!

The seminar was a collaboration between Annette Borger-Snel and Rossie Kadiyska, program coordinators of the respective academic programs, who saw the need for a fashion-focused public relations workshop for students seeking knowledge in this part of the industry. Participants in the seminar were provided with information on creative tactics, sourcing and building relationships with influencers, and working with the media. Students were able to apply their newfound knowledge and work in groups to build their own PR strategies for a Canadian brand. The hands-on seminar was a huge success with the students, and feedback from the participants included full agreement to hold the Fashion PR Seminar again, build on it and make it a credit for co-curricular activity.

The students appreciated the career advice and the insights received from the industry experts. A big thank you to the HRM Program Advisory Committee (PAC) members Jeff Ollinger, Jawwaad Malik, Kimberly Hogendoorn, Adriana Correale, CHRL, Sarah Malik, Sara McLellan, and Louis Custodio, CHRP, for their unconditional support in strengthening the program and mentoring the students. We also had the privilege of having Karam Tawfiq, Shanna Walsh-Callon, and Rita Samaha as industry panelists, who have been continuously supporting HRM students in placements and beyond. Thanks to the students for moderating the event by asking relevant questions to the industry experts and generating meaningful discussions.

Special thanks to Rabita Naqvi for the photos.

The panel discussed careers and the skills needed to succeed in both the advertising and marketing fields. Thank you to our PAC member companies (IAB Canada, Twenty6Two International, Digital Quiver Inc., Mackinnon Calderwood Advertising, NABS Media Sales, Expedia) for supporting our student’s success and to Naila Charles for helping to organize the event.

It was a great morning where students were able to share their research and knowledge with each other. It also gave the third- and fourth-year students an opportunity to network and learn from each other. The new Showroom Space is a welcomed addition to the Fashion Institute and earned rave reviews from the students.

The event attracted over 250 students at the Lakeshore Campus. Several corporate sponsors donated nutritious food samples, drinks and wellness-related prizes that were raffled off to the students.

The Business School Placement Centre is proud of its strong partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Currently, thirteen Humber College business students are completing their work term this semester with the CRA.

Gladstone Sue, Assistant Director at the CRA, along with several CRA team members presented on available co-op and graduate opportunities. In the next couple of years, CRA is predicting a large number of employees will retire, which will lead to a surge in the number of new personnel added to their teams. The information session discussed opportunities for both students and graduates and gave insight into the work culture of the CRA.

After the session, the CRA partners encouraged questions from the crowd and then participated in a networking session to meet Humber talent. All in all, participants left the room feeling invigorated by the positive benefits that come along with working for the CRA. Students and graduates are encouraged to monitor the CRA website on a regular basis, in order to apply to the exciting opportunities that are bound to come out soon.

Feel free to check out the CRA career site for yourself. 

We look forward to having CRA back on campus again in the New Year!

Over 100 students from many programs across The Business School participated in the session.

Students learned about RBC’s recruitment process and many engaged in a Q&A session. These useful tips and insights will help our students throughout the hiring process if they choose to apply to RBC or any other bank in the GTA. It was a refreshing session full of resume/cover letter tips, along with job interview strategy and information regarding the hiring process.

We hope to welcome RBC back again to the North campus due to its high demand.

Like every other kind of meat, there are multiple ways it can be prepared. Chef Stefan Czapalay and Chef David Song visited our culinary class here at Humber North to educate our students on all the various ways you can cook veal. They performed a demonstration right in front of our students and discussed what other food pairs well with it. After the demonstration, we had the opportunity to taste veal carpaccio, veal and risotto and more.

In addition, a local farmer came in to discuss the process in which they raise their calves, and how they are grain fed.

The winner of the veal competition held earlier this semester was also announced this evening. Congratulations to Samantha Simms, on receiving first place for her pimento smoked jerked veal sandwich. Samantha will be showcasing her talents at the Restaurant and Bar show in late February 2019.

The names of the attending students are Arsh Paul Sran, Gozde Unel and Philip Kountouris. This was a very exciting event for the Property Casualty (P&C) Insurance industry, as the IIC was presenting its most recent findings on its demographic research. Throughout the day IMPG students were exposed to talent thought leaders, and insure-tech innovators on what the future of the P&C insurance workplace would look like, and the implications of technological disruptions on the insurance industry. A big thanks to the IIC for inviting Humber College to this very exciting event.

He was awarded for his academic excellence in the Chartered Insurance Professional Program (CIP) in 2017/2018.

Harold was awarded the Tretiak Award by the IIC for being the top academic student in Canada in a full-time insurance program.

In addition, Harold was also awarded the Gerald E. Hackett Memorial Prize for achieving the highest marks in his first five CIP courses, which is sponsored by Crawford and Company (Canada) Inc.

Nine years ago Harold came to Canada from China, and spent the first seven years of his time here selling furniture until he was drawn to the insurance industry, as he was looking for a stable career that would allow him to see his family more. Immediately Harold took to the world of risk in Humber College’s IMPG, and finished top of class with the Academic Award for Excellence. Currently, Harold is a full-time auto/property adjuster at RSA Canada. Congratulations Harold, very well done!

Fiona Aztler & Regan Timson from Peclers Paris presented to FGI for a special tailored Trend Presentation for the Toronto Fashion Community. The presentation focused on how to understand what consumers are looking for, how Peclers creates their own colours, and selects the themes & insights for Spring 2020. Humber faculty and students were engaged throughout the presentation and pleased to gain insights into future trends in the fashion industry.

Students were given a tour of their facilities and an in-depth discussion of their amazing summer internship program. Thank you to IPG Mediabrands for your time and to Naila Charles for organizing our transportation.

The Take Back the Tap initiative was a collaboration between the Fashion Graduate Certificate program, Humber Sustainability and Lakeshore Grounds Interpretive Center. In addition to learning about the most common pieces of garbage found in Lake Ontario and textile products that can be made from recycled materials, the students were able to engage with the speakers about how the fashion industry hurts our environment. Students engaged in an interactive discussion on steps we can make within our own personal lives and within the fashion supply chain to reduce and eliminate waste.

The fashion industry is one of the most impactful industries in waste and pollution. There are many things that we can do to eliminate waste, such as: reducing consumption of non-sustainable products, choosing to buy local or Canadian-made products that have not travelled around the globe, and finding ways to reuse garments and accessories in order to reduce the amount of textiles ending up in landfills. The visit reinforced Humber strategic priorities of career-ready citizens and innovation in education.

Ana won Best Service by a Skin Therapist at the 2018 Cosmetics Outstanding Service (COSA) Awards. The award was presented to her during a ceremony held on November 15th at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Toronto Ontario.

Ana currently works as a skin therapist at the prestigious Hammam Spa located in Toronto, Ontario, and was nominated for this award by her peers and vendors for her outstanding skill and professionalism in her position.

This is an amazing achievement and is much deserved!

View Ana’s acceptance speech at the COSA Awards. >

The purpose of networking is to build relationships with other professionals in your field in order to share and retain knowledge, expand your connections and potentially open doors for future opportunities for yourself. On November 22nd, students enrolled in the Hospitality programs had the chance to participate in a networking event here at Humber North with several industry professionals.

The two-hour event consisted of a “speed dating” format allowing for four 10 minute networking sessions with the professional of their choice, with a three-minute window in between. The last hour consisted of an open networking session with snacks and refreshments, allowing students and guests to mix and mingle. The industry professionals in attendance varied from those in the event sector, general managers, association representatives as well as various hotel and food and beverage positions. This wide variety of professionals allowed for students to network with whomever they believed would be most beneficial for them based on their area of interest.

Thank you to all the industry guests who came out to network with our students, and to all the students who participated in this great opportunity.

Held jointly by Facebook Canada and Public Safety Canada, the aim of the event was to bring together young people who can come up with proactive legal, social and political solutions to address this growing and dangerous phenomenon. 

The focus of Jasteena's contribution was to articulate and address legal issues that have emerged and are challenging the development sector.

Among the many issues raised, this panel debated how the sector should adapt to emerging trends. For instance, how to deal with internal problems of the sector, address multi-dimensional conflicts, rising populism, donor fatigue and suggest how the sector can best support fragile states, post-conflict states and more stable countries.

The event was both a thank you to the dedicated industry partners who have continued to support our students and an opportunity for students of the Business School to promote their programs. Students were given the chance to liaise with business professionals and celebrate the various Humber partnerships.

Over 400 guests attended the event including students, staff, and faculty, industry and community partners. Our student volunteers worked with enthusiasm and perseverance to ensure that the event was a success. Students were able to engage in meaningful conversations with industry partners and many promising connections were made.

The Business School Placement Centre expresses their sincere gratitude and thanks to all attendees whose presence contributed to the event’s success.

Together with their moderator, Michelle Cowell (Humber PAC member), they launched their second event, a panel discussion called “SHE BOSS - The Raw Truth & How-To’s!” on October 21, 2018, just six months after their Capstone project. This time the conversation was steered toward the “raw truths” associated with being a woman in business. It was an honest conversation about entrepreneurship, being your own boss, and putting in the work to make your dreams come true.

The event was sold out two weeks before the date and was a great success. The event raised money for two charities: The New Beginnings Support Program and The 100 Wells Malawi Project run by Humanity First.

Watch this coverage of the She Boss panel.

Thomson Reuters had a book display and allowed the Humber Journal to be included on the display. The sales representative stated that most of the delegate traffic was directed at the Humber publication. There is no similar journal published in the United States by paralegal programs. The regulation of paralegals in the Province of Ontario is far ahead of any similar program in the U.S. Only Washington State and Utah has limited license legal technicians (LLLTs). A copy of the journal was provided to Debra Geiger, President-Elect of AAfPE, and to Ruth Stevens, of Grande Valley State University in Michigan.

This means that students who complete their Humber finance degree courses will be able to write their Certified Financial Planning exams directly and be given credit for the coursework completed in the program. We have also been able to modify the finance degree curriculum so that we are lined up with the new technical knowledge requirements that will be in place by the June 2020 exams.

On the 16th the students engaged in a panel discussion with potential employers, including hiring managers from various organizations (Bell Canada, WalMart, KPMG, Air Canada, and the City of Toronto). The discussion was based on what current employers would be looking for in new graduates. The panelists also provided information on the importance of networking in order to “jump-start” a career in various industries.

The second panel event occurred on Oct 30. Six GBM alumni returned to Humber to discuss “life after graduation”. The alumni currently work in various positions in organizations such as Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Morneau Shepell, Loblaw Corporation, and Humber College. The panelist provided information for the graduating class that included the importance of setting goals and making sure that the placement that they target is aligned with their future goals.

Paul is a leading speaker and expert in philanthropy and also an avid networker and community builder. He shared lessons learned and insight into personal branding, networking in the fundraising industry and his career journey leading him to specialize in gift planning and strategic philanthropy. CAGP, the organization Paul works for, is the only organization in Canada that brings together charitable representatives with donor advisors in one professional association and are known experts in strategic charitable gift planning. Paul shared his passion for planned giving as an avenue to amplify social impact. He is also currently serving as the Fundraising Management Program Advisory Committee Chair.

Humber students, staff, faculty, and alumni were present. The Toronto Fashion Group International recognized the achievements of Roxie Earle, Christopher Bates, and Laurie Balzak who are Fashion Group International’s 2018 visionary recipients.  Past recipients of the esteemed FGI Visionary Award include Robin Kay, Harry Rosen, Susan Langdon, Barb Atkin & Bonnie Brooks. 

The Charrette (part of Ryerson University's Retail Week) is an intensive, interdisciplinary team learning experience. CREA works with retail industry partners to identify a "real-life" problem scenario, which will be revealed to the teams on the first day. Teams will then collaborate to design a solution within a specified time limit. This year's problem scenario centred around the redevelopment and retail revitalization of Union Station and asked the students to develop innovative retail concepts for space. Student's work was judged by industry partners including Beauleigh Retail Consulting (lead retail consultants for the Union Station project) and Osmington (Union Station's landlord). Humber Faculty, Bruce Sinclair, who is also Co-President of CREA worked to make the event happen. 

The Insurance Career Day featured six best in class companies from the insurance industry which included TD, RBC, Claims Pro, AIG, Hub International and M&W Insurance brokers. Insurance Management students had a great opportunity to meet with various different industry thought leaders. A big thank you goes out to the Insurance Institute who helped manage/organize the event. As well as the Placement Office (Antoniette and Sheena Ordinario) for attending, and Annette Palalas for her help and support in executing the event.

The students in attendance were Philip Kountouris, Amrit Singh and Eduardo Pinto Morante. The IBAO Convention is considered the largest insurance event in Canada, with over 3,000 attendees, 36 speakers, and 29 sponsors attending each year. This year’s event took place at the Scotiabank Convention Centre. The students had the chance to meet all of the major insurance companies in Canada, and take part in a CEO panel.

Students will be selling Marlies hockey tickets at a discounted price of $25 (regular price is $38) with $5 going to Camp Oochigeas. Students will also accept donations for Camp Oochigeas, which is a privately funded camp for kids with cancer and their families. Students will provide official receipts for those making donations of $25 or more to the Camp, and the Camp will provide a tax receipt at tax time.

Steve Bang started this assignment about 5 years ago. In total, Humber College students have raised over $100,000 for Camp Oochigeas and received excellent selling experience! Students are required to approach friends, family, professionals, and businesses. Faculty and staff may be approached by students, who will be using their professional selling skills, and it would be great if they could support them in this experiential selling assignment by either buying tickets or donating. Students at both the Lake and North will be selling up until the week of Nov 12th.

The 2018 Lions Cup is the first National Undergraduate Mooting Competition held during the summer months, and the first mooting competition held at York University. The competition was co-founded by Humber alumna, Fallon Burns, a Paralegal Studies degree graduate, who is pursuing post-graduate studies at York University.

There were a total of 15 mooting teams from various Canadian universities, including Carleton University, McGill University, and the University of Toronto. Humber College’s team of second-year student, Breanne Peacock, and third-year student, Daniel Pallag placed fourth overall after the first day of competition and advanced to the quarter-finals. On the second day of competition, Humber’s mooting team advanced to the semi-finals, where they were defeated in a narrow decision of a split judging panel. They were awarded trophies for reaching the semi-final round. Breanne and Daniel are to be congratulated on showing great initiative in representing Humber following completion of the academic year.

The new students heard about the challenges and joys of running a paralegal business with lots of questions about financial success! Ron graduated from Humber in the diploma program in 2017.

Having completed two years of business management study at our partner institution in China, students learned what is needed to be a successful post-secondary student in Ontario. The two education systems are different, and it is essential students understand what will be expected of them at Humber. The academic skills they learned during the August Orientation program will enable the students to adapt to a new style of teaching and learning. Using project-based learning, students had the opportunity to research a social problem common to both Canada and China, generate possible interventions and make recommendations in a final presentation and report.

To further improve their collaboration and problem-solving skills, students participated in Workshop Wednesdays. Students learned the importance of working collaboratively as a team to accomplish specific challenges. It has been a successful month full of learning and fun. Students are ready to begin their new academic year at Humber.

She was previously featured in the Dean’s Newsletter in February 2018 for landing an externship position with the Federal District Court in Detroit and is now featured in the 2018/2019 Humber Viewbook. She recently received her grades after completing year one of the Dual J.D. program at Windsor and ranked a remarkable second out of 85 students in that program. Based on her superlative ranking, she was accepted as a transfer student into year two at Osgoode Hall Law School.

For those that don’t know, the IMPG prepares students for a variety of entry-level management career paths in the large and growing property and casualty insurance industry. Students can pursue careers in underwriting, claims, sales and others. Like all of the many programs at the Business School, the IMPG program is very demanding and requires students to complete not only Humber exams, but seven separate exams towards the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation. Students in last year’s program achieved higher CIP pass ratios than the overall national college average!

In addition, 95% of IMPG students in the program landed industry placement roles, with many of them landing full-time positions at best-in-class companies such as All-State, Aviva, Northbridge Insurance, Wawanesa Insurance, Crawford Independent Adjusters and Desjardins. The IMPG program success can be attributed to the hard work and dedication of Peter Madott, and a very committed and passionate faculty that includes Annette Palalas, Jason Mancini, Susan Kates, Troy Bynoe, Kelly Hopkins, John McNeil, Bill White and Patricia Cooper.

In its second year, the IMPG program looks to build on its achievements of 2017/2018 with an exciting group of students that are enrolled in the program.

The internship was for a Canada-wide capsule collection launch for “Amour Dior.” It's an incredible experience for students who wish to work with a luxury brand like Dior.

The successful candidates were:
Christopher Morrison – Fashion Arts and Business Diploma – 2018 Grad
Diliana Karaleeva – Fashion Management and Promotions – Post Grad

Dior specifically reached out to find Humber students. They also wish to continue to partner together after our #HumberDior successful event at the ROM last February. Congratulations to Christopher and Diliana. We look forward to future collaborations with Dior.

He gave his address to a group of 80 high school students in Toronto on the theme of this year’s conference was ‘CREATE YOUR TOMORROW’.

In his talk on August 22, Ramesh focused on attributes that are key to becoming successful in today’s world. He encouraged the youth to look at pursuing diverse interests, developing strong communication and leadership skills, demonstrating responsibility, giving back to the community, and the value of education. He cited examples of exceptional global leaders and the impact they create in business, politics, science and technology, and environmental sustainability.

Harry Ananth, the Conference Chair said, “inviting individuals from diverse backgrounds to present at this conference is vital as it allows the youth to look at successful career opportunities including those considered non-traditional”.

This is an excellent result given that on average, over the last 10 years, 40% of those writing the exam passed and most who write the exam are not recent graduates and many are 2nd and 3rd-time writers. We also had 2 students who graduated the year previously who did not pass on their 1st attempt and decided to re-take the CFA Level 1 exam. This time around, both of them passed, which brings the total pass rate of that year of students to 40%. This year, given the Humber BCom Finance Degree’s recognition as a CFA Institute Affiliated University, we are able to offer 15 scholarships to graduating finance degree students who write the CFA Level 1 exam in June 2019, which significantly reduces their cost to write the exam.

The Time Capsule Exhibition is a journey that revisits landmark innovations in technology and design through the history of the luxury fashion house. The exhibition was a great fit for faculty and students to experience, and they were offered exclusive guided tour access.

At the convention, they promoted opportunities associated with Mediators Beyond Borders International (MBBI). MBBI Canada connects social justice advocates across the country, with membership spanning six provinces. Its membership is composed of: authors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, educators, coaches, government employees, mediators, and Rotarians—seeking to include a diversity of professionals who believe in the power of mediation in building peace.

The students were introduced to systems and design thinking for social innovation. After selecting a complex social problem found in their home community they would like to explore more, the students used systems thinking as a tool to identify the relevant stakeholders and gain a better understanding of the system’s behaviour. Mapping the system allowed students to zoom out, learn how all the different parts of the system are interrelated and identify possible intervention points. Using a human-centred design approach, students then framed the problem and zoomed in on one solution that they could implement in their home community while being full-time students. By the end of the program, the Parul University students pitched a social enterprise as a solution to the problem. Both student groups revealed they hope to submit a proposal for start-up funding at Parul University in the following semester as they believe their solution is feasible and sustainable.

Every year they organize a day of learning, fun and exploration as part of International Youth Day celebrations. This year’s theme was Career Day and they called upon the Placement Centre to contribute their energy and expertise. Camille Bacaksizlar and Mary Cantisano developed and delivered a 90-minute seminar on Networking. This was a fun, interactive and motivating seminar. The information and activities built upon the participants’ skills, unique style and helped them understand strategies to improve their networking. One of the best feedback comments about this workshop was “Humber killed it!” (We were told this was a good thing). Moreover, the advisors engaged in post-seminar discussions with the participants, which clearly indicated this seminar was meaningful for this group of youth! We look forward to taking part in similar events in the future.

While the CHL has been around for a few years already, it just got a brand new physical space right here on campus! Located in A107, the CHL offers experiential learning opportunities to HRT students while delivering high quality wellness services to the Humber and surrounding community.

The services provided at the CHL fall into four categories: healthy lifestyles, massage therapy, fitness and nutrition. In each of these areas, the CHL integrates students practicing their skills and providing affordable services. Massage therapy students, student personal trainers and nutrition students hosting workshops, are just a few offerings in this wealth of resources. Below is a complete list of services available to students, staff and the community:

• Wellness workshops
• Healthy Changes Lifestyle Program
• Appointments with Massage Therapy Students
• Personal Training
• Fitness Assessments
• Nutrition Assessments and Goal Setting
• Nutrition for Healthy Living Online Course

In addition to formal classes and appointments, you can also stop by the CHL for quick health and wellness tips and tricks! Or you can check out the resources we have posted on our brand-new website. On top of a calendar of events, the CHL has educational videos, recipes, exercises and more.

Visit hrt.humber.ca/chl or stop by A107 to book an appointment! For more information, please contact lori.short-zamudio@humber.ca.

There, she teaches subjects such as Design Idea, Business Management and Visual Merchandising. Recently, Devu returned to Humber to give a guest lecture about Fashion Design in India and what she's been doing since her graduation. In addition to her guest lecture, Devu also helped organize and plan the Haute Humber Fashion Show.

"I combine my learning at INIFD and Humber in my teaching career (as they are so different). It is so much fun to teach the design and business side of Fashion when you have to learn both," said Devu on her blog. "Working for Haute Humber Fashion Show 2018 was an amazing experience. To be part of this fashion show as planning in advance is what I really enjoy."

Thank you Devu, and congratulations!

In 2013, shortly after moving to Canada from Romania, Irina enrolled into Humber's Business - Marketing Diploma, and, after completing the diploma program, enrolled in and completed the Bachelors of Commerce - Digital Business Management program. Through most of her educational journey, Irina has been balancing her studies with a full-time job. Currently, Irina works remotely at a local marketing agency as a marketing manager. In fact, the company she works for is where she completed her diploma program internship.

"Going to Humber and working at the same time has taught me how important it is to be self-motivated and how many great things you can achieve by organizing your time and working hard to achieve your goals," says Irina. "The biggest life lesson I learned at Humber is to never be afraid to try new things and face your fears."

With her combined career experience and education, Irina's goal is to be a professor and researcher in a marketing related specialization.

Congratulations Irina, and best of luck with your studies!

The award is organized and presented by the Brilliant Minded Women Organization and Foundation. Founded by Agata Klimczak in 2013 it is a corporation that awards brilliant women in various fields that have gone above and beyond their duties to their families and careers. They have been trailblazers in their industries and have been inspirations to us. We are here to create networking opportunities and aim to facilitate strong bonds.

Angela DeMontigny is an internationally-renowned, indigenous designer. Her custom-made, all leather clothing collections, bold accessories & statement jewelry made of semi-precious jewels, crystals & diamonds have been sold in specialty boutiques and galleries throughout North America and Europe since 1995.

The award ceremony will be held this fall. Congratulations Angela!

The IFWTO was held from May 31 – June 3, 2018. The event aims to present the most distinct and progressive Indigenous artists working in fashion, textiles, and craft. And, according to the IFWTO website, they are "committed to exploring the deep connections between mainstream fashion, Indigenous art and traditional practice through presentation for broad audiences and industries. With amplified visibility of and led by Indigenous women, IFWTO is bold, inclusive and accessible."

Also present at the opening reception event, was the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. The Business School was honoured to sponsor the Indigenous Fashion, Craft and Textiles Runways Showcase.

Congratulations to the IFWTO. We can't wait to attend next year!

"The Humber Spa App is a Tablet Application focused on moving the conversion forward on Mobile Learning tools in the classroom. The Tablet Application is focused on helping facilitate the “Moment of Need” and feedback to students as a Mobile Learning Support Tool.

The tablet application has been designed using Human-Centered Design methods to better understand both the lab technologist and student needs. The Tablet App enables lab technologists to mark more effectively and share student feedback in real-time. The classroom tablet scenario can be either an assessment or an evaluation.

Many of the in-process evaluations and assessments technologists use in labs tend to be on paper and require a transfer to a digital LMS system which can delay crucial feedback for students. Timely feedback can help to progress students more confidently in a project in class. Critical feedback at the right moments can sometimes create the creative confidence we look to instill in the students' project and work.

Finally, the tablet application has been purposely designed to be used not just by one program at Humber but any program or school across the college that evaluates or assess in-process work. It imports banner students list and lets the technologist create Assessments and Evaluations with a rubric in a fast intuitive gesture-driven touch Interface."

Most recently, five students from the Business Administration Co-op diploma and five students from the Business Administration Accounting Co-op diploma have been hired for the Fall 2018 semester. Currently, we have 11 students completing their Summer 2018 work term at their Mississauga location, 3 of which are from Business Degree programs. We are excited about this growing partnership and look forward to many more positive and valuable student experiences at the CRA Mississauga.

This is an unprecedented amount of hiring graduates by the Department of Justice in one year. In addition, the Department of Justice Canada has hired eight Paralegal Studies degree students from Year Three for their four-month work term placement this summer.

The panel addressed the question of “What are the core 21st-century skills and competencies graduates need for success in today’s workplace?” and “How can graduates demonstrate these core skills and competencies to employers?” The members shared their insight into what students will be facing in the working world once they graduate. They provided information from their own industries (banking, portfolio management, entrepreneurship, consulting and sales) and the students engaged with the panel enthusiastically during a Q & A.

MPI is a global organization of meeting and event planners with approximately 2,000 event professional members. MPI held its annual, black tie/formal wear, Royal Gala on March 8th, at Metro Toronto Convention Center with 300 participants from Ontario and Quebec. Every year, the organization recognizes event professionals for their outstanding achievements in the field of meeting and event planning at their Royal Gala Night.

This year, Humber College was the only college (out of 8 colleges and two universities) to be recognized in the Student of the year award category. Our two current students broke the long chain of wins of Ryerson for this award (the award has been in existence for over 20 years).

Students are nominated based on their community/industry/school service, other awards and professional recognition, chapter participation, scholastic merit, placement/co-op experience and references.

The winner, Amanda Banh, received the scholarship on stage and thanked Humber College for the unwavering support in building her as an event professional.

Congratulations to you both, Amanda and Lindsey!

We were thrilled at the response from the alumni. While not everyone could make the event, there was a great representation of graduates from each of the five graduating classes. At the event, there was time for networking, updating and reminiscing. For the faculty team, it was rewarding to hear about the success of all of the graduates.

We are grateful that Andrew Lewarne, former faculty member and current Executive Director and CEO for the Registered Massage Therapists’ Association of Ontario, was able to say a few words to inspire excellence and participation in the massage therapy profession. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend. A HUGE thank you to Antonio Folino and the students who hosted the event. Hope to see everyone again at the next one!

Each presentation was based on an actual "client" organization that the student team worked with throughout the semester. One of the teams worked with Covenant House, a well known not-for-profit organization that helps homeless youth, and at the end of their presentation, the group presented a representative from that organization with a cheque in the amount of $300 on behalf of their entire graduating class.

The students not only applied what they learned in class but also put their hearts into the project. Numerous decisions had to be made quickly and they overcame many challenges during the planning stages and on event day. The 2-hour-long event on Friday, April 13th, 2018 in the LRC included a variety of games, food and drinks as well as a GoFundMe campaign. The event was a huge success, attracting many members of the Humber community and raising over $300! As with any project, reflection after completion is an important part of project management. Students had many ideas to make the project better and they will document those in their Project Closeout Report. They have even suggested that the project should be an annual Humber event!

The speakers included Stephanie Tomlin, Director of Purchasing and Planning for Sporting Life, Alan Whitfield, VP of stores for Harry Rosen, and the Retail Council of Canada’s Sonny Brar. The event was not only informative but also fruitful, as it led to building a positive connection with Stephanie Tomlin at Sporting Life, who opened up three intern positions for our students!

Henry Lowi, a Humber Law professor, noted that Neel always took his studies seriously, participated actively in lectures, and submitted thoughtfully-drafted assignments. Congratulations on your new position, Neel!

Massage Therapy students dove deep into their chosen topics by conducting extensive research over the course of three semesters. Research topics ranged from the effects massage therapy has on carpal tunnel syndrome severity and functionality to patients with low back pain.

Guests attending Massage Therapy Research Night were surrounded by various research displays along with oral presentations conducted by the students who collected the material. Jennifer Colangelo and Caitlin Jerome gave opening and closing remarks and Amanda Baskwill, Associate Dean of the School of Health Sciences, spoke about the importance of research in the massage therapy profession.

Thank you to Angela Parsons, Massage Therapy faculty, for supporting these students all semester and for organizing a successful event. Congratulations to our Massage Therapy students for collecting and presenting their findings to their fellow peers, guests and family members!

With recipes in mind and cooking utensils in tow, students squared off in the E concourse at the North campus in a live cook-off. The competition was judged by Nestle, Humber College and celebrity guest judge Kartikey Bhargava from Restaurants Canada. Cash prizes included $1000 for the student who placed in first, $750 for second place and $500 for third. With a sea of eyes watching, students faced immense pressure competing amongst one another for first place. Their dishes were judged on taste, presentation and uniqueness.

Thank you to Nestle for hosting the Professional Minor’s Bold Sandwich Cook–off here at Humber College. A big congratulations goes out to Gloria Carvajal, Samantha Simms and Mihali Patel for placing first, second, and third respectively in the competition. Lastly, thank you to Kartikey Bhargava for taking part in judging the competition and to all the students who came out to watch the captivating event!

They met with Dimitri Brink, the Country Head of Marketing & Sales, Cindy Woodcock, Senior Communications Professional, and Kevin Wallace, Country Industry Vertical Sales Manager - Luxury Fashion at Panalpina. The team organized a stellar presentation confiding the inner workings of the company’s organizational structure and operating schedule with the students, who were invited to take a seat in the company’s boardroom.

They were also given a warehouse tour by Dave Hammond, Business Unit Head of Logistics, where they not only came up close and personal with some luxury brands but also had the opportunity to walk into a mystery Canadian retailer’s closet!

This is the first time that the mooting teams at the Osgoode Cup were asked to select their favourite judge. Bernie was extremely honoured to be one of four judges to receive the People's Choice Award for Judging. There were over 100 judges at the Mooting Competition. Congratulations, Bernie!

Sheena Brown has been recently hired to work for the Pay Equity Commission in a paid placement position starting this spring. "I am a second-year student in the Paralegal Education diploma program, and I have been passionate about pursuing a career in the legal field since I was a young child. I have made the absolute most of every opportunity available to me at Humber during the program. In addition to my school community and leadership involvement, I have made lasting impressions on my faculty and classmates and have earned a cumulative GPA of 93%."

The event was well attended by students from the International Business, Marketing and Digital Business Management Degree programs, as well as faculty and staff from various departments around Humber College. The Job Market Panel of six individuals was represented by industry professionals, Program Advisory Committee members, and Humber alumni from the International Business and Marketing Degree programs.

Kicking-off with a brief introduction by members of the panel, the topics of conversation included career development, industry trends, and value creation. The students then posed industry and job-specific questions to members of the panel. Their responses were insightful and well received by the engaged and curious students. The event concluded by breaking out into a networking opportunity for the attending students.

Run by the Canadian Council for International Cooperation, this committee will develop policy recommendations around the prevention and management of sexual misconduct in the International Development and Humanitarian aid sections.

Susan will be on the committee with 12 other International Development professionals from organizations including World Vision, Save the Children, the Canadian Red Cross and more. Susan is the only person from an academic institution on the steering committee. 

Congratulations, Susan on this wonderful achievement!

Over 80 students, staff and faculty from various Humber College business programs attended the event. The Panel consisted of nine industry professionals including Humber alumni from various Bachelor of Commerce programs.

The successful event began with an introduction of the members of the panel, along with a brief overview of their professional careers. The discussion was facilitated by two Finance Degree student moderators and included topics such as various leadership styles, interview and resume strategies, mentorship, as well as advice on climbing the corporate ladder. The attending students asked industry and job-specific questions touching upon issues such as building relationships, active engagement and professional communication. The responses from the panel members offered valuable advice and information to the eager students.

The conclusion of the event involved breaking out into a networking session, which offered the opportunity for the attending students to make connections. The success of the event is credited to the Industry Panel members, the Finance Student Association, and the Placement Centre.

The Roundtable focused on gender inequities in entrepreneurship in Indonesia. Working with Kent Schroeder, the Principal Investigator for an ARI funded research project on the topic, the students collaboratively developed a draft research framework for the study. The draft framework will be taken to Indonesia in May where faculty and students from six universities will finalize it for the Indonesian cultural context and assist with data collection and analysis. Ultimately, the research results will be used by the Indonesian universities to revise their applied entrepreneurship curriculum to better address the needs of women-owned micro-enterprises.

The course was meant to prepare for the annual Ontario Colleges Accounting Case Competition. 

Although the host college unexpectedly cancelled the competition, Humber reacted quickly to create its own competition and awards dinner held on Monday, April 2, 2018. Six well-prepared teams competed for the title of the best-presenting team.

Following a gruelling day of time pressure preparation and presentation; the winning team was Jimmi Gill, Theon James, and Justin Paulsen

The students also voted for the peers they felt best represented the course objectives of teamwork, knowledge and presentation skills; the Peoples Choice Awards went to Theon James, Precious Ajose, and honorary mention to Casius Wray

A big thank you to Associate Dean Susan Kelsall and all the accounting faculty for their continuing support of this case competition course.

Marta is a Senior Cosmetics Executive for Pinnacle Cosmetics, a private label cosmetics company located right here in Toronto. Pinnacle's range of products are paragon free, hypo-allergenic, non-comedogenic, fragrance-free and not tested on animals.

Marta commented on her visit to Humber: "I had such a great time speaking to Humber College students about ethics & sustainability in the cosmetics industry. We discussed animal testing, environmental issues, ethical sourcing, recyclable packaging, chemical and ingredient regulations, labelling, ethical advertising, and more. These young women are so well informed on the various issues relating to the beauty industry - it's incredibly inspiring! They are truly concerned about ethical and social issues, animal welfare and our planet. They're our future generation of cosmetics professionals who will be shaping the industry and making sweeping, positive changes. I couldn't be more honoured to have met them."

We too were thrilled to have Marta interact with our students and share her real-world experience and views on these key issues affecting our cosmetics industry.

The winning students were Cavan D’Mello, Matt Pietrangelo, and Alexander Puntillo. This was no small feat given the stiff competition from the other Ontario colleges. They had to analyze, solve and build a PowerPoint presentation of a complex 12-page financial planning case within a 2-hour time limit and then present that case within a 20-minute time limit to three very tough judges.

Congratulations to these students on a job well done and a special thanks to Professor Steve Bang who spent many hours outside the classroom coaching them.