Beginning today, Dawson College is opening up 3C.1 as an indoor day shelter.
The shelter will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily and clients will enter by 2100 Atwater. The use of Dawson is restricted to 3C.1, also known as the third floor cafeteria.
Mobile toilets and sinks are set up outside.
CTV reported on this yesterday and you can see the report in the Read More link.
There is art throughout our beautiful heritage building. Sometimes when you pass something every day, you no longer see it. Let's use this time away from the building to appreciate the art we have on campus.
Here is a gallery of professional photos shot in June 2019 of the art work at Dawson. It was commissioned under the 1% rule that public buildings (new or renovated) have to set aside 1% of the budget for art. Special thanks to Alan Stewart and Rhonda Meier for help putting these photos together.
Click Read More for the gallery.
While Dawson College has been closed since March 14, a critical crew of people continue to come to the campus to perform vital services. Many of the people who keep things going at the College are from external contractors. “Our Security team played a key and active role in the distribution of laptops and other…
Due to construction, the entrance at 4001 de Maisonneuve is closed this week and will reopen March 9.
Garbage Dude was created by Facilities Management to raise awareness about waste on campus. Here are some of Garbage Dude's tips for making good choices at the waste sorting stations:
For more, click Read More for a link to the Waste Management page.
Dawson College is hosting representatives from 13 cegeps to discuss and plan climate change action. Since declaring Dawson College Carbon Neutral Forever, the College is recognized as a leader in institutional climate responsibility. Other Cegeps are curious about what we have done and what we are planning to do to lower and offset our emissions….
The 4001 de Maisonneuve entrance is closed Tuesday, Feb. 4 until 4 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 5 until 3 pm.
The parking entrance will not be affected.
Our waste management efforts at Dawson College are showing results. In the past three years, our diversion rate has gone from a dismal 24 per cent of our waste material not going to landfill to 37 per cent (equaling Montreal’s numbers). Waste sorting activities show that nearly 60 per cent of what goes to Dawson’s…
At the beginning of the semester, it is a good time to re-familiarize yourself with the Emergency Procedures of Dawson College. Please take a moment to review the College’s Emergency Procedures for situations, such as evacuations, fires, medical emergencies, lockdowns, toxic chemical or gas spills. All students and employees can also find this by signing…
Dawson College trained another cohort in First Aid in the Workplace last week. About 45 employees are now certified as First Aiders after two days of First Aid in the Workplace training. Last semester, about 40 students were also trained in basic First Aid.
The first responders on campus are always the Security team. They can help a speedy response by directing emergency personnel on site.
When at Dawson, do not call 911. Call the Security Desk at ext. 1000. There is always someone on duty 24 hours/day.
There are some great tips from the program that we can all keep in mind:
More Red Cross basic tips for First Aid can be found here: https://www.redcross.ca/crc/documents/comprehensive_guide_for_firstaidcpr_en.pdf
Last Modified: April 21, 2020
