Mentally Healthy At Work May 28 workshop
May 18th, 2021
Limited spots available for Mental Health in the Workplace, a workshop by Morneau-Shepell on Friday, May 28 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand more about the most common mental health issues.
- Recognize the typical symptoms associated with mental health issues and the behaviours that can be expected and exhibited at work.
- Develop strategies for helping themselves or others (where appropriate) who are demonstrating behaviours associated with mental health issues
All employees are welcome to attend this session. Support Staff and Professionals, please seek approval from your manager.
Click Read More for link to register.
182 students have received DCFAB bursary to date
May 18th, 2021
A total of $ 127,250 has been distributed through the Dawson College Financial Aid Bursary (DCFAB) to 182 students to date. The average bursary was $699.
As a response to the economic hardships brought about by the pandemic, the DCFAB was set up last fall by the Dawson Student Union (DSU), the Student Services team of the College and the Dawson College Foundation (DCF). The Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur has provided additional support.
“We are working to ensure that Dawson students can continue their education without interruption. The creation of the DCFAB reflects our commitment to promote excellence in education, especially during difficult times," said Ursula Cabral of the DCF.
Students can continue to apply for the bursary through the DCF website.
Donations are still needed to keep helping our students in this unprecedented situation. Donate here
10% BIXI discount for Dawson community
May 4th, 2021
Dawson aims to keep you healthy and simplify your urban journeys. In hopes of getting you to consider cycling as part of your daily routine, we are offering employees a free one-month membership to BIXI.
If BIXI is already your choice for simple, fun, healthy, efficient, environment-friendly and affordable transport, Dawson is offering you the chance to subscribe to BIXI at a reduced rate! You can get a 10% discount on a yearly or monthly BIXI pass.
For more info on biking to Dawson, check out: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/about-dawson/biking-at-dawson
Meditation: part of working from home wellness
May 4th, 2021
John F. Kennedy High School partnering with Dawson to be a Living School
May 4th, 2021
John F. Kennedy High School has just signed an agreement with the Sustainability Office at Dawson College to be a Living School.
A number of schools have already adopted the Living School approach with Dawson and this is the first school in the English Montreal School Board.
They will be planting fruit trees, growing vegetables and implementing composting and recycling among other projects. In addition, they will develop a climate action plan.
Attributes of a Living School can be found here: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/sustainable/wp-content/uploads/sites/175/Living-Schools-Attributes-Chart-2018_JUNE-20-1.pdf
When the health situation permits, tours will resume of Dawson’s Living Campus for elementary and high schools. More info to come!
Earth Week report
May 4th, 2021
The Sustainability Office, in collaboration with departments at Dawson, enjoyed hosting two weeks of Earth Week events from April 19-30, 2021.
Events included:
- Spring beehive opening
- Climate action panel
- Environmental racism
- Eco-anxiety short plays
- Well-being hobbies
- Bike workshop
- Illustration project showcase
- Dawson hidden world tour
- and many more!
Although our in-person plans had to be adapted, we were still able to touch on all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our 20 presentations and events attracted close to 400 participants both within the Dawson community and externally.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions we could not have gatherings, therefore, Sustainability Office staff and interns planted 300+ vegetable and herb seedlings and recorded the Spring beehive opening.
We want to thank the Earth Week planning committee, Dawson faculty, support staff and students who led activities throughout the weeks. Although Earth Week is done, we encourage everyone to continue the conversations and raising awareness on all the issues discussed.
Please support our local eco-friendly vendors by shopping here!
You can also purchase donated student Artwork: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/sustainable/wp-content/uploads/sites/175/Student-Earth-Week-Art-Sale2.pdf
All funds raised will go towards the Peace Garden fund of the Dawson College Foundation.
Both links will be accessible throughout the month of May - great ideas for Mother’s Day gifts!
Submitted by Jennifer de Vera of the Sustainability Office.
Learn from Inuit Elders Lizzie Irniq & Mary Kiatainaq
May 4th, 2021
Lizzie Irniq and the late Mary Kiatainaq of Kangisujuaq, Nunavik share stories of life on the land, the brilliance of dog teams and their experiences learning and teaching for the First Peoples Post-secondary Storytelling Exchange.
Watch their video!
https://fppse.net/stories/myvoice/ (scroll down the page to find it)
May 4th, 2021
Dawson College opened what Dr. Sabrina Jafralie called a “brave space for courageous conversations” when the educator and McGill University lecturer spoke virtually at Dawson College on the topic of anti-racism on April 28. A brave space is where you “say what you have to say, reflect on it and say where it’s coming from,”…
Keynote Earth Week talk addressed struggles for environmental justice in Indigenous and Black communities
May 4th, 2021
Earth Week organizers were able to take advantage of our current online reality by virtually bringing in Keynote Speaker Dr. Ingrid Waldron of Dalhousie University, who is also a graduate of Dawson (Class of 1983, Social Science).
Click Read More for the report prepared by Diana Rice of the Peace Centre and the Office of Academic Development.
Dawson’s achievement to be Carbon Neutral Forever recognized by CRE-Montréal
May 4th, 2021
The Carbon Neutral Forever commitment of Dawson College won an award as a réalisation championne at the Conseil régional de l’environnement de Montréal (CRE-Montréal) Gala on April 29.
Click Read More for the homepage news story.
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