Dawson held its first Mental Health Fair last Wednesday, Nov. 13, which brought together a diverse array of community-based resources to promote and support the well-being and mental health of our student population. Support in the following areas were present: disordered eating, crisis intervention, addiction, sexual and gender identity, sexual violence, suicide prevention, life skills,…
From November 25-28, 10 AM-5 PM, Campus Life is aiming to transforming Conrod’s into a European-inspired Holiday Market. We are looking for musicians to drop in and fill the room with sounds of holiday/winter classics.
This will be done open-mic style, so very informal and stress free. If you, or someone you know, are interested, please email Kayla at ksmith@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Whether you are interested in sharing your musical talents or not, we hope to see you all there!
Wishing you all a wonderful end of semester and a joyous holiday season!
Seventy-five delegates from Dawson College Model UN took part in McGill University’s Secondary Schools’ United Nations Symposium (SSUNS). The UN simulation requires students to research solutions to world problems; develop their public speaking; and engage in international diplomacy. Many Dawson students won awards. They include: Aliénor Bourreau-Rios, Bassma Al Atrache, Lilly Gicquel, Anne Liang, David Awad-Batista, Maira Jade Paynot, Anaya Ray, Çatalkaram Hatt Sustam and Alexandra Williams.
The 2024-2025 DCMUN executive (Wilhelm Pamba, Letitia-Stefania Savulescu, Alexandra Williams) and faculty advisors (Julian Nemeth, Nancy Rebelo) were proud of the DCMUN delegation.
DCMUN will be hosting its own conference at Dawson, January 17-19, 2025. Topics include the Patriation of the Canadian Constitution, 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, and the Drake vs. Kendrick feud. Conference website: https://www.dawsoncollegemun.ca/.
─Text by Wilhelm Pamba
A mental health survey is being conducted across the CEGEP network this month.
The results will help Student Services develop and adapt services to respond to the needs of students.
Students have until Nov. 22 to respond. All participants are entered to win a gift card. Please promote the survey to your students.
Visit the link for more info and to see the survey.
The Student AccessAbility Centre (SAAC) counsellors invite faculty to drop by the Colab (3F.43) on Friday, Nov. 15 anytime between 2 PM and 4 PM.
Stop by for tea, get to know the counsellors and learn about how you can collaborate to help students.
The Mental Health Fair is a student event happening on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 11 AM to 2 PM in the Lower Atrium. Its purpose is to bring a diverse array of community-based resources to Dawson students to promote and support their well-being and mental health. Organizations providing support in the following areas will be…
To view all the activities planned for Fall 2024, open the pdf: Sexual Violence Prevention Activities Fall 2024
We often encounter students who are in distress, but we, as staff members, don’t always know how to address them. You can find insightful mental health information on the Station SME website, which was developed as a part of the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur’s Mental Health Action Plan.
Station SME is a mental health resource divided into two sections that includes (1) mental health tools for students and (2) information for staff members on how to support student mental health. You can explore different themes, like crisis management, access toolkits and view initiatives from other higher education institutions.
Visit the link to go to the Station SME website.
─Submitted by Caroline Blouin
Contents of an Inclusion Kit Sound Blockers: noise cancelling earmuffs that improve students’ focus. Fidget Toys: a small object (preferably one that fits in the student’s hand), that can be squeezed, pulled, or moved around as a student is sitting and listening, or writing a test. Timers: visual or digital timer that helps students to…
HÉMA-Québec will be running a blood drive on campus in 3C.1 on Tuesday, Oct.1 and Wednesday, Oct. 2 from 9 AM to 3 PM. You can make an appointment in advance by visiting the link or calling 1-800-343-7264.
Donating blood can seem intimidating, but it’s an easy and painless process that can help save someone’s life.
No reservation is necessary this time; walk-in's are welcome. Free snacks and feel-good feeling guaranteed!
Last Modified: November 20, 2024
