Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020

Academic News, Events

Social Science Week Feb. 3-7

An expert on sustainable fashion, speakers participating in a panel on Cabot Square, a lawyer fighting Bill 21 are just some of the guests coming to Dawson College to speak during Social Science Week. The Social Science Program is presenting a full week with over 30 events on a variety of topics of interest to the Social Science program as well as to the greater Dawson College community.

Plan your week by taking a look at the schedule and review the session descriptions for more information on each presentation.

To reserve for your class or for more info, contact organizers Vivien Watson or Nancy Rebelo: vwatson@dawsoncollege.qc.ca and nrebelo@dawsoncollege.qc.ca

Faculty Hub, Professional Development

What does a soccer photo have to do with critical thinking?

Usha James gave the keynote address at Ped Days on Jan. 14. Read more to find out how Usha used a soccer photo to give teachers a practical way to foster critical thinking in the classroom. Our news feature also includes the list of her five intellectual tools and four ways to promote a thinking classroom.

From the Director General

Welcome Back remarks

Director General Richard Filion looked ahead to 2020 and gave updates on some major dossiers during his remarks to the Dawson College community at the Welcome Back Assembly Jan. 16. Click on Read More for the full text of his remarks.

What our teachers are implementing in class from Ped Days

What did everyone get out of Ped Days? We asked a cross-section of teachers what they liked best about Ped Days and which insights they will be applying to their practice this semester. Click on Read More to find out.

Academic News, Decolonization

Certificate of Decolonization and Indigenization Studies

The brand new Certificate of Decolonization and Indigenization Studies offers an opportunity to explore Canada’s settler-colonial relationship to Indigenous peoples and learn about the many ways that Indigenous peoples have strengthened their culture. Hope you can come to the launch on Feb. 10.

Awards Office

Request for awards committee members

Help wanted! If you have two-three hours to spare, we need teachers and staff to sit on awards selection committees.

Milestones, Peace Centre

Ildiko Glaser-Hille appointed new Peace Centre Coordinator

Ildiko Glaser-Hille joined Dawson College Jan. 13 as Coordinator of the Peace Centre. Ildiko is replacing Diana Rice, who is on leave until November 2020.

Milestones

Marie Crossen 1934-2020

We are sorry to inform you that retired faculty member Marie Crossen passed away Jan. 5 in Halifax, Nova Scotia at age 85.

Marie had taught literature at Dawson from 1969 to 1999, served as the Chair of the English Department for many years and was the founder of Reflections.

Faculty Hub

Faculty Hub website is live

The Faculty Hub is the result of a new vision for faculty professional development. The site went live on Jan. 16. Click on Read More for further information and a link to the Faculty Hub.

Dawson participating in Bell Let’s Talk Jan. 29

Dawson College is taking action to create positive change in mental health as part of the 10th anniversary Bell Let’s Talk Day on Jan. 29. Student Services are organizing activities for employees and students in the Lower Atrium.

PARC, Perks for Dawson Employees, Well-being for all

Time to start on those 2020 fitness goals

Registration for Winter 2020 gym classes and gym facilities starts Jan. 28 online or in person at the PARC counter (1H.4). Dawson employees can log into the My Dawson Portal (Omnivox), go to “Non-Academic Services” > Campus Recreation.

Drop in for Open House from Jan. 27 – Jan. 31. An all access pass is only $60 for Dawson employees.

Policy on Sexual Violence, Workshops

Julie Lalonde offering training today and tomorrow

It's today and tomorrow! Internationally renowned speaker Julie Laonde will be here to give I’ve got your back: Bystanders stepping up to prevent sexual violence.

Choose one of three sessions and register in Omnivox under Non-Academic Services: click on the link entitled Prevent Sexual Violence Training.

Dawson Professional Theatre, Dawson Talent

Alice in Wonderland opens Jan. 29

Peter Hinton's highly acclaimed recent adaptation of Lewis Carroll's beloved tale Alice in Wonderland will marry the joy of the original story with delightful devised theatrical magic to create Alice's epic journey through Wonderland. A coming of age story that will delight adults and children alike.
Come tumble with Alice down the rabbit hole!

Human Resources

New group insurance rates from SSQ and La Capitale

Please note that the College has received new group insurance rates from SSQ and La Capitale for 2020. These new rates are effective the pay of January 23, 2020.

Facilities Management, Sustainability

Waste management results

Our waste management efforts at Dawson College are showing results. In the past three years, our diversion rate has gone from a dismal 24 per cent of our waste material not going to landfill to 37 per cent (equaling Montreal’s numbers).

Lunchtime meditation offered Mondays through Thursdays

Free lunchtime meditation sessions will be offered beginning Jan. 27. Come to the 6th-floor balcony of the library Mondays through Thursdays from 12:15-12:45 p.m. More info in Read More.

Perks for Dawson Employees, Promotional, Well-being for all

DCHC-Physio: your partner for wellness goals in 2020

The DCHC-Physio Clinic is here to help you reach your health goals. Amazing rates: click on read more for further information.

Academic News

January issue of Academic Matters online

Academic Matters is the academic journal of Dawson College. It is published digitally three times a year.

Click on Read More for the latest issue, which includes features on:

Teaching a contributing discipline in a technical program
Breaking down walls: using outdoor classrooms to stimulate learning
The changing student profile

DawsonITE

DawsonITE Newsletter # 453

DawsonITE is your weekly curated news related to IT and Education prepared by Dawson's Rafael Scapin. In this issue:

14 Predictions For The Future Of Classroom Technology
7 top tips for delivering a great presentation to your peers
Quizizz — Create Student-Paced Gamified Quizzes

Dawson Events

Jan 21

Moodle: The Basics
Jan 21

Setting The Tone for a Successful Term
Jan 21

Prevent Sexual Violence, Training with Julie Lalonde
Jan 22

Prevent Sexual Violence, Training with Julie Lalonde
Jan 22

LEA: The Basics
Jan 22

University of Waterloo visiting Dawson
Jan 22

Prevent Sexual Violence, Training with Julie Lalonde
Jan 22

Moodle: The Basics
Jan 23

Deep-Dive: Foundations of College-level Teaching (Bring Your Own Course)
Jan 23

LEA: The Basics
Jan 23

Fine Arts Faculty Biennial 14 Vernissage
Jan 24

Fine Arts Faculty Biennial 14
Jan 24

Division 1 Women’s Hockey
Jan 25

Fine Arts Faculty Biennial 14
Jan 26

Division 2 Badminton
Jan 27

Fine Arts Faculty Biennial 14
Jan 27

Alice in Wonderland
Jan 28

Fine Arts Faculty Biennial 14
Jan 28

Alice in Wonderland

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