Holiday Party is Friday, Dec. 6
You can still come to the Holiday Party this Friday, Dec. 6 even if you did not RSVP. Come, enjoy a drink, mingle with colleagues, dance and have fun.
Doors open at 4:30 PM in 3C.1.
Still time to sign up for Sustainable Happiness course
Support staff and professionals and now teachers too, have the amazing opportunity to actively participate in Dawson’s Sustainable Happiness non-credit community certificate group. The Sustainable Happiness training will guide people to reflect on positive psychology and sustainability. It contributes to Dawson’s commitment of well-being for all, sustainably. Course time and the course itself are a gift from Dawson to employees.
Registration is open now and the course begins on Jan. 23. Visit the link for more info and to sign up. Do not miss this great opportunity!
Dawson Holiday Party- RSVP by Nov. 22
All employees are cordially invited to attend the Holiday Party on Friday, Dec. 6, starting at 4:30 PM.
This event presents an opportunity for everyone to come together socially, making it a great way to chat with colleagues or meet new ones. The party will be held in 3C.1 with snacks, dinner, cash (only) bar, and a DJ playing music for dancing.
For planning and catering purposes, and to avoid food waste, please confirm your attendance no later than November 22 in Omnivox.
Sustainable Happiness community training Winter 2025
Support staff and professionals and now teachers too, have the amazing opportunity to actively participate in Dawson’s Sustainable Happiness non-credit community certificate group. The Sustainable Happiness training will guide people to reflect on positive psychology and sustainability. It contributes to Dawson’s commitment of well-being for all, sustainably. What is Sustainable Happiness? “Happiness that contributes to…
Cooking with Jamal for well-being
Last week, staff were offered another opportunity to use their well-being hours.* Cooking with Jamal was a two-hour workshop presented by the Zero Waste Café and the Office of Sustainability on Nov. 14. The small group of five students and two employees were given the chance to cook a delicious vegan meal with chef Jamal…
Food Justice at Dawson
Food Justice is a core tenet of well-being-for-all. This is why the Office of Sustainability, the Peace Centre, Student Services, and the Dawson Student Union (DSU) have teamed up this year to expand free and healthy accessible meals to our community up to four days a week. Since Sept. 9, the Dawson Community can grab…
Join the DAC to have fun at work and meet colleagues
DAC stands for the Dawson Activity Club and it is a great way to meet people at Dawson College. DAC members lunch together or enjoy activities once a month while socializing with colleagues. Last week, we kicked off the Fall 2024 semester with the traditional Welcome Back Breakfast. It is never too late to join!
Upcoming events for the Fall Semester include a Pizza Lunch, a 5@7, a vegetarian lunch to celebrate October’s International Vegetarian Day, and a Trivia Night involving friendly competition and prizes. Potential events/activities for the Winter 2025 semester include a bowling evening, art class, beginners pickleball, beginners line dancing, and, of course, food.
If you have a suggestion of something we could do or have any other questions then don’t hesitate to send an email to dac@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
All employees are welcome to join DAC. It only costs $1 per pay. Where else could you get these types of free events or rabates for $2 per month? To fill out the form to join, see Gianna Smith in 2E.6 or email her at gsmith@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Campus Recreation FREE for employees
Exciting news! To promote the well-being of employees, Dawson College has invested in Campus Recreation activities to make fitness classes and gym sports free for all employees!
Regular physical activity helps prevent health issues, improves mood, helps manage stress, boosts energy, promotes better sleep and provides opportunities to meet new people! More on benefits of activity here.
Campus Rec at Dawson has something to get everyone moving. Choose from circuit training, Pilates, yoga and Kung Fu classes and drop by the gym for the weight room, climbing, badminton, basketball and volleyball. More details on the offerings can be found here.
Although it’s free, it is necessary to register by going to Omnivox and clicking on “Campus Recreation” under the “Student Services” section. Note that all charges will disappear when you get to the checkout.
For gym access, present yourself to the PARC front desk at 1H.2 to sign up for the day.
“The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.” – Anonymous
Professional Theatre 2024-2025 Season
The Professional Theatre Department proudly presents the 2024-2025 season: The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong, directed by Jonathan Monro. Sept. 18 – 21, Pay What You Can (PWYC) Chamber Music & The Day the Whores Came out to Play Tennis directed by Matt Holland. Oct. 2 – 5, PWYC Idomeneus directed by Leslie Baker. Nov. 13 – 23,…
Dawson’s Spring Party: A Hit!
The inaugural Spring Party for Dawson employees and faculty was a resounding success!
Over 300 community members gathered in Conrod’s and the Upper Atrium on May 3 to enjoy an evening of snacks, dinner, and music mixed by DJ Paul Cargnello.
Thanks to our organizing team: Karina D’Ermo, Sarah Cartier, Stacy Kennedy, Carey-Ann Pawsey, Debbie Resurreccion, Stephanie Ricci, Myka Taylor and Natalie Trepanier.
To access photos from the event's photo booth, Dawson employees need to be signed in to their College Microsoft account:
Last Modified: December 5, 2024
