2020-06-02 – Newsroom

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Dawson Talent, Events, In the news/in social media

Illustration’s Vernissage is Wednesday!

The Virtual Vernissage of the graduating students in our Illustration Program is tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. Use this link to visit on Wednesday.

Come encourage the students and have fun trying this unique multiplayer platform created for Dawson College.

CTV News is running a report on their evening news today, June 2, and we will share the link next week.

To read all about the virtual experience, you can see last week's story in the Read More link.

Homepage news, Sustainability, Well-being for all

Hiroshima ginkgos being nurtured at Dawson

Six ginkgo trees were the only survivors in the immediate blast area of the world’s first atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945 during World War II. Now Dawson College is nurturing 12 saplings from these unique survivors and symbols of hope and resilience.

Find out more in the homepage news story by clicking Read More.

Academic News, Homepage news

Some students resumed learning activities at Dawson June 1

It was back to school for a small group of students who returned to the campus yesterday to complete the Winter Semester.

Click Read More for the homepage news story.

Facilities Management

New copper roof being made with traditional methods

The E Wing is getting a brand new copper roof that is being built using traditional methods. For more on the project, click Read More.

Student Services

3,500 students return to empty lockers

Many Dawson College students returned to the College one last time as students to empty their lockers over the last two weeks of May.

Read about the operation by clicking Read More.

Dawson Foundation, Dawson Gives, Student Services

Thank you!

We asked and the Dawson Community and friends of Dawson responded. The COVID-19 Student Financial Aid Fund has reached just shy of $5,000.

Special thanks to all who are participating in the Dawson Blues Band led by Vincent Maggiore (Business Administration) and everyone who donated and shared the needs of our students on social media.

The full amount will be dedicated to the Dawson Financial Aid Program. Student Services and the Dawson Foundation are working on the details of how the funds will benefit students.

More news to come in the next few weeks!

If you would like to help us reach an even $5,000 from the community and friends of Dawson, make a donation.

Faculty Hub

Developing Digital Competencies this week

Beginning this week, Performa is offering a 6 hour non-credit workshop on Developing Digital Competencies to support teachers in planning and delivering on-line pedagogical activity.

Click Read More for times and details.

Faculty Hub

Faculty Hub offering webinars throughout June

Webinars for faculty are being offered now through the end of June. Topics include online course design, flipped class, student engagement, assessment and more. Presenters include E-Learning fellows, DALC members and pedagogical counsellors.

Visit the Faculty Hub for the schedule.

Student Services, Well-being for all

Julie and Julie’s must-watch video

Our College Nurses, Julie Drolet and Julie Gosselin, would like to remind you about the importance of proper and effective handwashing. This is more important than ever as COVID-19 continues to spread in the community even as businesses and playgrounds, etc re-open.

Click Read More to view Julie and Julie's recommended video.

Well-being for all

Dawson community recipes: Sticky Date Pudding with Whiskey Sauce by Margaret Black

Treat yourself by making Margaret Black's Sticky Date Pudding with Whiskey Sauce.

See Margaret's recipe in the Read More link.

Communications Office

Last issue of D News is June 16

The last issue of D News before the summer break will be Tuesday, June 16. Faculty's last day of availability is June 17.

If you have news or ideas to share, please use the submit news form or email Christina

Your feedback is also most useful as we plan D News for the coming 2020-2021 Academic Year. D News will return in the new semester, date to be determined.

Peace Centre, Well-being for all

Meditation with Daniel Goldsmith extended until end of June

Due to popular demand, Daniel Goldsmith is continuing to offer guided meditation until the end of June.

Guided meditation is offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 - 2:30 p.m.

Click on the Read More link to join the meditation sessions on Zoom at the appointed times.

DawsonITE

DawsonITE Newsletter # 472

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

Several universities announce their fall plans, with instruction primarily online
How 5G will help make classrooms smarter
How to Use EDpuzzle to Create Video Lessons

Tuesday, Jun. 2, 2020