Illustration students capture flight of migratory birds
May 4th, 2021
The Illustration Program, the Sustainability Office and Taking Root Inc. collaborated on a project to capture key events of the migratory flight of two species of native Quebec birds from urban forests near Dawson College to the newly replanted forests of Nicaragua.
Click Read More to see the illustrations and for more about the project.
Walking Out Ceremony: Sharing Cree culture with the Dawson community through film
April 20th, 2021
Walking Out Ceremony is one of the many films you can find at fppse.net, the First Peoples Post-Secondary Storytelling Exchange website.
The six-minute film follows Dawson College student Alexandrea Matthews as she and her family hold a traditional Cree ceremony on the Dawson grounds. A Walking Out ceremony is a long-held Cree tradition that honours a child's first steps and their future role.
Members of the Dawson Community were present to witness this special event and celebrate a milestone with Alex's niece and her family. For Alex, whose home community is nine hours north, she was "so happy to bring something from my home to Dawson."
Click Read More to watch it.
Earth Weeks is on now through April 30
April 20th, 2021
Don't miss all the great activities planned for Earth Weeks.
Click Read More to go to the schedule.
April 20th, 2021
Walking outdoors is known to be beneficial. Studies have shown that being in Nature reduces tension and depression, energizes you, and much more. Benefits of walking outside: Reduces stress and cheers you up If you’ve ever gone out for a walk after a stressful situation and come back calmer and collected, you know firsthand how…
Current perspectives in anti-racism on April 28
April 20th, 2021
Dr. Sabrina Jafralie will facilitate a discussion on anti-black racism in Canada and Quebec with a focus on what diversity, inclusion and social equity look like in a variety of cases and situations in educational institutions. She will provide actionable tools for being an ally in promoting anti-racism, and help build a stronger community through dialogue.
With a view to building upon on-going conversations at Dawson and in support of professional development and employee engagement articulated in Dawson’s strategic plan, all Dawson employees are invited to participate in this presentation. This session builds upon presentations geared towards teachers and all staff including those animated by Shanice Nicole, Rachel Zellers, Tiffany Callender and a variety of speakers hosted or co-hosted by Human Resources.
When: Wednesday, April 28, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Where: Zoom link
*All employees are welcome to attend this session. Support Staff and Professionals who wish to attend should have approval from their manager.
Carbon Neutral Forever project of Facilities Management nominated for CRE award
April 20th, 2021
The work of Dawson’s Facilities Management team to make Dawson College Carbon Neutral Forever has been nominated for an environmental award that is a Réalisation championne in the institutional category, announced the Conseil régional de l’environnement de Montréal (CRE-Montréal) on April 15.
Click Read More for the homepage news story and a link to the virtual event on April 29.
Students react to Dawson’s AASHE gold
April 20th, 2021
Dawson’s white pine and its great meaning
April 20th, 2021
For almost two years, Dawson’s white pine has stood near the Peace Garden just west of the main entrance at 3040 Sherbrooke Street West.
Click Read More to find out more about the significance of the white pine and to see a 14-minute video segment of Kanien’kehá:ka storyteller and Sub Chief Aronhiaies Herne's lecture at Dawson. This video is a suggested activity for Dawson's Earth Weeks.
Peace Garden bulbs blooming
April 20th, 2021
Most of us are not on site, but the Peace Garden is putting on its annual spring bulb show. Here is a photo of hyacinths, taken by Carey-Ann Pawsey of the Communications Office on April 20. She also saw daffodils in full bloom.
Dawson’s bike gang launches web page
April 7th, 2021
Do you want to start your day doing something fun that will make you happier, help you work smarter and keep you healthier?
Bike to campus!
Some of your friendly bike enthusiasts have put together the resources to make your ride easy, comfortable and a great option now that the weather is getting warmer.
Check out the new Biking at Dawson web page.
Highlights are:
- Bixi Promotions
- A FREE one-month Bixi trial for employees OR
- 10% off seasonal or monthly pass for students and employees
- Guaranteed return home
- Route finders
- And many more tips to ride with confidence!
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