You’re invited to the AccessAbili-TEA on April 15
The Student AccessAbility Centre (SAAC) invites faculty to drop by the Colab (3F.43) on Tuesday, April 15 anytime between 2 PM to 4 PM.
Stop by for tea and great conversation!
Eligibility for accommodations deadline is April 18
We provide a variety of services such as academic accommodations and strategies to meet the needs of students with documented disabilities and for whom the disability has a significant and persistent impact on their learning. In the event of not having the appropriate documentation, students can still complete the process and will either receive a consultation or be referred to other student services.
Students who wish to review their eligibility must do so before the semester deadline. Please visit our "Review Eligibility for Accommodations" webpage for information and complete the Online Pre-Intake form.
DEADLINE: April 18, 5:00 p.m. Requests received after this date will be reviewed for Fall 2025 (few exceptions can apply)
Note: Students who had accommodations at Dawson in the past and wish to renew them, should communicate directly with their counsellor or come to 2E.6 before the same above deadline.
New System to Report Accidents and Incidents on Campus
Facilities Management has launched its new Accident/Incident Report Form on Omnivox. In keeping with ongoing improvements to health and safety planning at the College, FAMA unveiled the Omnivox form after beta testing and refining the process in collaboration with Dawson’s Health and Safety Committee. What was once a printable form on the Dawson website is…
New no smoking signs going up
New no smoking/vaping signs are in the process of being installed around the campus.
Dawson is officially smoke free, everywhere inside and outside on the entire campus. The rules are laid out in the Policy for a Smoke-Free College.
Both students and employees are subject to sanctions if they violate this policy.
Smoking and vaping is banned within a nine-metre radius of any door, window, or air intake of public or private buildings under Quebec’s Tobacco Control Act.
First Self-Care Fair March 27
Mental Health Services and Campus Life are collaborating to hold the first Self-Care Fair at Dawson this March! Taking place in Conrods on Thursday, March 27 from 11 AM-2 PM, students will have the opportunity to “take 5” and visit over 15 different self-care stations where they can learn SIMPLE 5-minute strategies to improve their mental health.
Stations will include hands-on activities, a chill zone, and a movement zone with yoga and a walking track. Students will be able to create their own self-care kits which they will fill by visiting each station and taking away valuable information, practice exercises, and freebies. The “Unplug Tea Bar” will provide free refreshments and a tranquil space for students, with meditation menus on each table. We look forward to seeing you there!
More Pet Therapy at Dawson
Furry and feathery friends, like Hunter the golden retriever from Caring Paws, are coming to Dawson more often this semester!
Interacting with animals is known to reduce stress, to increase happiness and to improve mental health in general.
Organized by the Campus Life team, there will be Pet Therapy days for students and employees on the following dates from 12 PM to 2 PM in Oliver's (2C.17):
- Wednesday, March 12
- Monday, April 14
- Thursday, May 8
Photo courtesy of Campus Life
You’re invited to the AccessAbili-TEA!
The Student AccessAbility Centre (SAAC) invites faculty to drop by the Colab (3F.43) on Friday, Feb. 21 anytime between 10 AM and 12 PM.
Stop by for tea, get to know the staff and learn about how we can collaborate to help students.
Focus on mental health and sexual violence prevention at Social Science Week
This year, Student Services and Human Resources have teamed up with the organizers of Social Science Week, Jocelyn E. Parr and Philip Lagace, to raise awareness of interesting presentations related to mental health and sexual violence prevention. Of particular interest are the following presentations: Mental Health Related Topics: Understanding Mental Health in Cultural Context, presented…
Forces Avenir applications/nominations deadline is Feb. 18
Up to $100,000 will be given out this year in the form of grants and project funding through Forces AVENIR awards. Forces AVENIR awards recognize, honour and promote the commitment of students and staff in projects that contribute to the development of socially conscious, responsible, active and persevering citizens who are both dedicated to their…
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Push [Yourself] Up Challenge
Human Resources and Student Services are collaborating again to being the Push [Yourself] Up Challenge!!! From Feb. 11 to 28, all staff and students are invited to participate. “The Push-Up Challenge is a free fitness event focused on pushing for better mental health for all Canadians. Participants take on 2,000 push-ups, representing the ~2,000 lives…
Last Modified: April 10, 2025
