Starting October 1, 2024, all support staff, professionals and managers can use up to four hours of work time every month for well-being and building community. This is part of the College’s commitment to our core value of well-being for all. Faculty members are, of course, welcome to participate in any activity that takes place…
Possibly Dawson’s first ever Bat Walk took place on Sept. 5, which led to a few more species being added to the 1,000 Species in 1,000 Days goal. The FUNmtl team, which led the activity, brought speakers that pick up the frequency of bat calls and can identify the species. Around 25 people came, including people from the external community and students. We were able to identify four species, the silver-haired bat, hoary bat, eastern red bat and big brown bat! A very exciting night for our biodiversity count! The picture shows the speaker attached to an iPad so that we could see the bat calls and know when to look up to see them.
─Submitted by Narcisse Waiel Hassan of the Office of Sustainability
There were already 40 containers dropped off for Dawson Dinin’ by 8:30 AM on Sept. 10, the first day of the free lunchtime service for this school year.
One-hundred and ninety-two free vegan meals were distributed at the two lunchtime services on Sept. 10 and 11 and another 140 people enjoyed an Early Bird Breakfast on Sept. 12.
“The DSU and the Office of Sustainability see this as simple measure of what students need to support their academic success. We had roughly 6 or 7 student volunteers who showed up to work hard and feed their peers!” reported Diana Rice of the Office of Sustainability.
“We would like to thank all of the faculty and staff members who helped spread the word to students who need this service. We appreciate you helping us to help our community! Remember, we love all our volunteers, including employees, so feel free to join the love of community and make well-being for yourself and students a part of your day at Dawson.”
Dawson Dinin’ is every Tuesday and Wednesday and is offered to all students and employees who drop off their reusable container by 11 AM at Conrod’s (2F). Early Bird Breakfast is every Thursday at 10 AM in Conrod’s and breakfast is served on a first-come, first-served basis.
To volunteer, contact Diana Rice, Office of Sustainability.
In offices and learning spaces across the campus, homes of employees and schools connected to the Dawson community, Painted Lady butterflies are emerging this week creating a sense of wonder and connection to Nature and strengthening the community through sharing this special experience.
After a year hiatus, Dawson’s Office of Sustainability was delighted to distribute 425 Painted Lady caterpillars. Another 325 moved into the new Butterfly Nursery built by Industrial Design students and faculty in the rooftop garden.
This photo was taken by Natalie Trepanier of Student Services, who released her butterfly on Sept. 11 in the Peace Garden. If you fostered/are fostering butterflies, please share your photos and stories with commsoffice@dawsoncollege.qc.ca and sustainability@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
The College has a wide range of activities planned in the days leading up to September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The entire community is encouraged to participate, engage and learn more about the Indigenous peoples of Canada, the legacy of colonization and the steps still needed towards reconciliation across our country…
The Dawson Student Union’s petition requesting that the Government of Quebec exempt all Indigenous students from Law 14 has been steadily picking up signatures. At time of publication, it was at 2,038 signatures. The DSU is urging everyone to sign and share the petition as we get close to the halfway point of the campaign.
“Leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, this is something everyone can actually do as a concrete gesture to support the future of Indigenous nations,” said Leilah Doyle, DSU Vice-President External Affairs.
“We urge our fellow students and all Quebecers to stand with Indigenous youth and to listen to what they have to say. This is a chance for younger students to also participate since the petition is open to those under 18.”
Here are all the links for sharing:
The DSU will be actively tabling and mobilizing on campus Sept. 23-27. Other plans are also in the works, including organizing a delegation to Quebec City in October.
Last June, Dawson’s first ever two-day inclusive design intensive and retreat took place at the beautiful Kio Centre in the Laurentians: 21 teachers from a total of 10 different departments across multiple sectors gathered with 11 professionals from four departments supporting student success to explore ways we can adapt our approaches, interactions, and course design…
During this busy period, the ARTM (Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain) is sharing tips for public transit commuters:
In the outdoor courtyard beside Conrod’s on the second floor, a new butterfly nursery is being constructed by students. The first iteration of a structure was created by Adam Kingsland’s mechanical engineering class, and then another version was designed by Kim Webb’s Industrial Design class.
A prototype was constructed from cardboard first and designs reviewed by the students. Now a cedar frame is held together by laser printed custom joints made at Dawson. The students and teachers have created a truly wonderful new home for Dawson’s butterflies.
Staff are invited to participate in our Butterfly Foster Program, back this year! 750 painted lady caterpillars are being fostered by the Dawson community at Dawson in the butterfly nursery, in student spaces and offices and in homes of employees.
To get your butterfly kit:
To visit the outdoor butterfly nursery:
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
Last Modified: September 26, 2024
