College gets $5.6 million boost

Posted on 30. Jan, 2008 by Archivist in News

Funds part of $200-million pie for campus safety, green initiatives, building upgrades

A.Cooper/J.Robertson/E.LewisNews ReportersHumber will receive $5.6 million in funds to invest in campus security, energy efficiency and building upgrades.

“We’re striving to maintain excellence in this field to make sure we do produce one of the most highly educated and highly skilled workforces,” said John Milloy, Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities at a press conference at George Brown College on Tuesday.

“Investments like these are true investments in the future of Ontario’s economy.”

The funding is part of $200-million plan announced a day after The Toronto Star… ... [continue reading]

College adds to degree opportunities

Posted on 30. Jan, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech, In Focus, News

Chelsea SaldanhaNews ReporterHumber has announced the launch of five new four-year bachelor degrees in business, starting this fall at Lakeshore Campus.

These new specialized degrees will cover international business, tourism management, fashion management, human resources management and e-business marketing.

“Courses in the first two years are built on the platform of a concrete business education: marketing, accounting, economics and law,” said Pat Meek, associate dean of Lakeshore’s business school.

Describing them as a blend of theory and application, she said, “With opportunities growing in Toronto, students can go out with a bachelor of applied business, in any one of the five specializations… ... [continue reading]

Worker shortage in IT industry means good news for grads

Posted on 30. Jan, 2008 by Archivist in In Focus, News

Alex CooperNews ReporterGraduates in the information technology sector have more job opportunities available today than five years ago, said Karen Fast, manager of the career centre.

“We really saw a flattening of that industry for a good five years,” she said. “It was really discouraging for a lot of people, so a lot of students didn’t go into the programs because they were afraid that the jobs weren’t there at the end. We’re certainly seeing a huge number of jobs coming through now.”

A report issued by the Conference Board of Canada last week said as many as 58,000 new jobs will… ... [continue reading]

Paramedic student aids in emergency roadside delivery

Posted on 30. Jan, 2008 by Archivist in News

Erin LewisNews ReporterHumber paramedic student David Wilson was praised for his efforts when he helped a woman who gave birth on the side of Highway 427 on Tuesday.

“It was early in the morning and we got the call and the call details came in that the mom had already given birth to the baby. So we hurried over, it was pretty close, so we get there and the baby was resting on mom’s tummy and she was lying down in the back of the car,” Wilson said.
“We clamped and cut the cord, got dad to cut the umbilical cord and… ... [continue reading]

College unveils balanced books

Posted on 30. Jan, 2008 by Archivist in News

$202-million budget recently approved by board of governors

Alex CooperNews ReporterA balanced budget for 2008-09 has been approved by the college’s board of governors.

The college can avoid this, despite the fact that funding to Ontario’s colleges is increasing less than the rise in operating costs, said John Davies, college president.

The college is meeting costs by dipping into last year’s surplus, he said.

“We’re having to use some of the money that we put away in previous years to get through this year. We hope that next year will be better because there are not many years where you can use… ... [continue reading]

Newsroom moves to restricted access

Posted on 30. Jan, 2008 by Archivist in News

Multimillion-dollar media studies classroom

Jason SahlaniNews ReporterHumber’s state-of-the-art newsroom will now only be accessible to those with a faculty issued swipe card; a decision that is being welcomed by both students and faculty who work in the centre.

“Even with security walking around I don’t feel safe at night,” said second-year radio broadcasting student Kattryna Partnoy. “Just last week I got a weird phone call here, and it was kind of creepy. I was told by faculty that sometimes you’ll get threatening phone calls, so sometimes it can be uncomfortable, even with security.”

The implementation of a system that restricts the access to… ... [continue reading]

Fifth year the charm

Posted on 30. Jan, 2008 by Archivist in Biz/Tech, Sports

Controversial ruling allows player’s return

Kelly RocheSports ReporterSamson Downey is once again leading the men’s basketball team, on and off the court, thanks to a controversial five-year eligibility rule allowing mature college students an extra year of athletics.

“He has a great basketball IQ and that’s what makes him such a great point guard,” said assistant coach Chris Cheng.

In the four games he’s played this season, Downey is averaging 5.25 points per game, along with 3.75 rebounds, and 2.25 assists.

“My role on the team, just being an older guy that’s been to nationals and won a provincial gold medal, is to… ... [continue reading]

Blowout in birds of prey court battle

Posted on 30. Jan, 2008 by Archivist in Sports

Beat Fanshawe in straight sets

By Amy KuzykSports ReporterLONDON, Ont — The men’s volleyball team made a statement heading into the Ontario championships with a convincing victory last week on the road against rivals Fanshawe Falcons last Wednesday.

“To beat them on home court a couple of weeks before provincials sends a huge message,” said Head Coach Wayne Wilkins.

Until the game, the Falcons were ranked second in Ontario and eighth in Canada. Tension between the two teams runs deep as either could take provincials when they are held in London Feb. 21-23.

“I think we did really well, considering we came into… ... [continue reading]

Mixed results at the beautiful game’s indoor opener

Posted on 30. Jan, 2008 by Archivist in Sports

Evangelos TzarasSports ReporterIt was a tale of two teams last Saturday with the women’s indoor soccer team taking the spotlight with an impressive second place finish at the first tournament of the season.

For the men it was back to the drawing board as they failed to make it out of division play.

Teams from college and university level took part in Centennial College’s invitational tournament.

Women’s coach Vince Pileggi said the finals loss to the Durham Lords did not overshadow the positive momentum gained going forward.

“We want to be able to build and eventually win a gold medal at provincials,” he said.

Nilda… ... [continue reading]

Familiar foes at v-ball nationals

Posted on 30. Jan, 2008 by Archivist in Sports

Rayna TaylorSports ReporterThe men’s volleyball team isn’t afraid of the competition that the B.C. conference will bring to the national championships in March.

“If I base it on the experience that we just had with B.C. over the holidays, everybody is so close, it’s going to come down to who shows up that day and is prepared to do whatever it takes to win,” said coach Wayne Wilkins.

Greg Poitras is the men’s volleyball convener for the British Columbia Colleges Athletic Association and is responsible for tracking the provincial standings.

He said it could be anybody’s game at provincials.

“Capilano College has… ... [continue reading]