IGNITE Speed Friending – University of Guelph-Humber

University of Guelph-Humber 207 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

We know that being a first-year student can be intimidating. You most likely don’t know anyone, you’re starting your post-secondary journey at a new school and maybe even moving out of your parents’ home. We get it, it’s challenging.

Free

IGNITE Speed Friending – Lakeshore

Lakeshore Campus - L Commons 19 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Toronto, ON, Canada

We know that being a first-year student can be intimidating. You most likely don’t know anyone, you’re starting your post-secondary journey at a new school and maybe even moving out of your parents’ home. We get it, it’s challenging.

Free

IGNITE Speed Friending – IGS

International Graduate School - 5th Floor 59 Hayden St Unit 400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

We know that being a first-year student can be intimidating. You most likely don’t know anyone, you’re starting your post-secondary journey at a new school and maybe even moving out of your parents’ home. We get it, it’s challenging.

Free

IGNITE Speed Friending – North

North Campus 205 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

We know that being a first-year student can be intimidating. You most likely don’t know anyone, you’re starting your post-secondary journey at a new school and maybe even moving out of your parents’ home. We get it, it’s challenging.

Free

GLOW

You have finally secured your ideal work-integrated learning opportunity, only to find out it's unpaid. IGNITE believes no one should miss out on great chances due to financial reasons. Apply online for the IGNITE GLOW Bursary today!

Drag your a** to school

North Campus - Student Centre 205 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

To kick off the school year in style, IGNITE, in partnership with the Humber LGBTQ+ Resource Centre, is hosting a glamorous – literally – drag show! Whether you’re a longtime fan of drag or new to the scene, this event promises an unforgettable experience filled with self-expression, creativity and inclusivity that you can’t miss.

Free

Special Meeting of the Members

Run by students, for students, we’re committed to ensuring you stay in the loop about everything your student union is doing for you. Transparency is one of our core principles – we’re open about our services, our finances and we value your feedback.

Free

Walk for Reconciliation

Since 2021, Sept. 30 has been recognized as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day dedicated to remembering the children who never returned home and honouring the Survivors…

Insurance Coverage Opt Out Period

Health insurance is a financial safety net that helps you, as a student, manage the cost of healthcare so that you can focus on your studies worry-free. By paying your student insurance fee each semester, you are automatically enrolled in the IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Plan. This plan provides extended coverage for items and services including dental, vision and prescriptions, which are not covered under OHIP or your international OHIP alternative plan (Morcare).

Happy Painter

Lakeshore Campus - L Building, 2nd Floor 19 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr,, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

To kick off the school year in style, IGNITE, in partnership with the Humber LGBTQ+ Resource Centre, is hosting a glamorous – literally – drag show! Whether you’re a longtime fan of drag or new to the scene, this event promises an unforgettable experience filled with self-expression, creativity and inclusivity that you can’t miss.

Free

Campus Changemakers Hackathon

Barrett Centre For Technology Innovation Silver Bell Lane, Toronto, ON, Canada

To kick off the school year in style, IGNITE, in partnership with the Humber LGBTQ+ Resource Centre, is hosting a glamorous – literally – drag show! Whether you’re a longtime fan of drag or new to the scene, this event promises an unforgettable experience filled with self-expression, creativity and inclusivity that you can’t miss.

Free

Clubs Fair – North Campus

North Campus - Student Centre 205 Humber College Blvd, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

Gear up to explore the best of campus life at the Clubs Fair. It’s your gateway to fun, friendship and IGNITE student clubs. If you're excited to join a club or dreaming of starting your own, this is the must-attend event of the semester. 

Free

Clubs Fair – Lakeshore

Lakeshore Campus - L Building, 2nd Floor 19 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr,, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

Gear up to explore the best of campus life at the Clubs Fair. It’s your gateway to fun, friendship and IGNITE student clubs. If you're excited to join a club or dreaming of starting your own, this is the must-attend event of the semester. 

Free

Pop-Up Library

Lakeshore Campus - L Building, 2nd Floor 19 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr,, Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

To kick off the school year in style, IGNITE, in partnership with the Humber LGBTQ+ Resource Centre, is hosting a glamorous – literally – drag show! Whether you’re a longtime fan of drag or new to the scene, this event promises an unforgettable experience filled with self-expression, creativity and inclusivity that you can’t miss.

Free

Soup Bar – Will be closed

We are here to help you have a soup-erb day with the reopening of the IGNITE Soupbar, in partnership with Humber College!

Soupbar is completely FREE, with grab-and-go hot and frozen containers of soup—perfect to take home and enjoy before your next assignment.

Zen Zone – Will be closed

You’re on our lively campus, where students are everywhere, and there’s always something happening. It’s exciting, no doubt, but it can also get a bit overwhelming. That’s where the Zen Zone comes in! It’s a quiet corner where you can take a break and calm your mind.

Insurance Coverage Period Ends

Health insurance is a financial safety net that helps you, as a student, manage the cost of healthcare so that you can focus on your studies worry-free. By paying your student insurance fee each semester, you are automatically enrolled in the IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Plan. This plan provides extended coverage for items and services including dental, vision and prescriptions, which are not covered under OHIP or your international OHIP alternative plan (Morcare).

Black Excellence Scholarship

The IGNITE Black Excellence Scholarship was created in 2021 to recognize five outstanding students and upcoming leaders within the Black and African community here at Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber. Recipients of the $1,000 scholarship are selected based on their academic standing, their demonstration of leadership and community involvement, as well as their financial need.

Tax Clinic Opens

High school taught us many things – how to dissect a frog and the Pythagorean Theorem, but chances are, you still can’t do your taxes. Don’t worry! Our Tax Clinic student volunteers are trained and ready to help complete your tax return. Bring your paperwork and we’ll guide you through the rest. Let us teach you how to file your tax return, so that you can save money in the future.

Sit down in-person with our volunteers to get support on filing your tax returns hassle-free. At this time, only simple tax returns can be completed at our IGNITE Tax Clinic.

Tax Clinic – Will be closed

High school taught us many things – how to dissect a frog and the Pythagorean Theorem, but chances are, you still can’t do your taxes. Don’t worry! Our Tax Clinic student volunteers are trained and ready to help complete your tax return. Bring your paperwork and we’ll guide you through the rest. Let us teach you how to file your tax return, so that you can save money in the future.

Sit down in-person with our volunteers to get support on filing your tax returns hassle-free. At this time, only simple tax returns can be completed at our IGNITE Tax Clinic.

Pride Scholarship

IGNITE recognizes the unique challenges 2SLGBTQ+ members face, including social stigma and higher levels of financial insecurity. With this scholarship, IGNITE hopes to offer better support and alleviate some of the financial hardships disproportionately affecting this community.

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