Dawson's 10 Spotlight Programs this year are each getting a reel on social media this fall.
The first program to be posted on Oct. 9 was the Society & Technology profile of the Social Science program. Check out the posts below and share! Next Wednesday is the release of Professional Theatre (Acting)'s reel.
The Dawson community has now reached the goal of identifying 1,000 species on our downtown Montreal urban campus!
One of the species identified was the Red-Shouldered Hawk, photographed by Doug Smyth (Faculty, Physical Education).
Students, graduates, faculty and staff gained so much from the project.
Dawson Environmental Science graduate Ruisi Yang said: "This project boosted my confidence in the potential of making urban environments more sustainable and friendly to both people and the local biodiversity."
Current Dawson student Graham Alain said: "This project made me realize how many species could truly make use of such a small area. I would've initially guessed that fewer than 200 species would've inhabited the campus...This project will hopefully have an impact on how I treat my local environment, such as my lawn and back yard. I'm rethinking how important these places are..."
Teacher Adamo Petosa said: "We are surrounded by something extraordinary. We simply have to take the time to explore. Taking part in this project was akin to finding the key to "a secret garden", waiting to share its secrets. We are not alone on campus. Rather, we are less than one in a thousand.
"The 1000 species project gives hope. In the midst of concrete and traffic, exhaust and bustle, a tiny campus besieged by a battalion of buildings manages to sustain life at a scale I could have never fathomed. Over 1,000 species here, within this tiny oasis - living, growing and thriving. I'm also incredibly grateful to those who made such a campus possible and to those who ensure its upkeep."
More to come on the impact of this extraordinary project that has inspired Dawson and many outside of Dawson to connect to Nature.
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It is Support Staff Week across Quebec from Sept. 23-27. During this Semaine du personnel de soutien de l’enseignement supérieur, we thank all support staff at Dawson for the incredible contribution you make every day across all areas of the College.
Support staff at Dawson work in a vast array of jobs, from technical support to administrative work, and play important roles in the background or support students directly.
Thank you for contributing so much to the Dawson community! You have every reason to be proud of your essential role.
The summer interns in the Dawson Research in Neuroscience Group will be presenting their research posters on Friday, Sept. 27 from 3 PM to 5 PM in 3H.10. Light refreshments will be served.
All are welcome!
The Creative Collective for Change has selected the winners for their 2nd annual Creative Change Maker Award! Look up as you walk the 5C corridor next week (October 1-4)! The CC4C will be showcasing the diverse student art works submitted last June for its Creative Change Maker Award. Their diversity was exciting – coming from both topic and…
Last Modified: October 10, 2024
