Communications Office
Happy Holidays dear colleagues!
Wishing the Dawson community Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for 2025!
#DawsonProud, Awards Office
Celebrating our Fall 2024 awards recipients
At the Fall Awards Night Nov. 27, close to 30 students were recognized for academic success, perseverance, leadership and contribution to community life.
Visit the link to see the Fall 2024 Awards celebration page and meet the recipients.
Photo: Awards Officer Jessie Evans with Gregory Chae, one of four recipients of the Dawson College Perseverance Award. Photo by Jacee Juhasz
Communications Office
Building and office holiday closures
Here are the closures at Dawson College over the holidays period:
- Campus and building: Closing at 5 PM on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and reopening on Thursday, Jan. 2 at 7 AM. During this period, only employees may access the building through the 2E security entrance.
- Academic Dean: Closed from Dec. 23 – Jan. 3 inclusive
- Communications Office: Closed from Dec. 24 until Jan. 2. Also closing on Dec. 11 at 11:30 AM.
- The Continuing Education Conted Reception counter: Closing on Dec. 23, 2024, and reopening January 2, 2025.
- Director General's Office: Closed from Dec. 20 through Jan. 6. Also closing on Dec. 11 at 11:30 AM.
- Facilities Management Closing at 4:30 PM on Monday, Dec. 23 and reopening on Thursday, Jan. 2 at 8:30 AM inclusively.
- Finance: Closed Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024 through Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. Also closing at 12 PM on Tuesday, December 10.
- Human Resources: Closing at 12 PM on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and reopening on Monday, Jan 6. On December 24, HR will be open remotely until noon. The office will open as of January 6, 2025.
- IST: Closed from Tuesday, Dec. 24- Thursday, Jan. 2. Urgent requests may be sent to itsupport@dawsoncollege.qc.ca IST will also be closed on Jan. 7 at 11:30 AM.
- The Office of the Dean of Social Science and Business Technologies Closed from Tuesday, Dec. 24 to Thursday, Jan. 2 inclusive.
- Registrar’s Office Closed Dec. 25 to Jan. 1 inclusively
- Research Office: Closed between Dec. 19, 2024 and Jan. 6, 2025, inclusively. Please reach us with any research-related concerns by 12 PM on Dec. 17, 2024.
- Student Services: Closed from Tuesday, Dec. 24 to Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.
Communications Office, Perks for Dawson Employees
Holiday Party is Friday, Dec. 6
You can still come to the Holiday Party this Friday, Dec. 6 even if you did not RSVP. Come, enjoy a drink, mingle with colleagues, dance and have fun.
Doors open at 4:30 PM in 3C.1.
Office of Academic Development, Professional Development, Teaching & learning
Intercollegiate Ped Days are Jan. 13-14 online
Intercollegiate Ped Days will take place online Monday and Tuesday, January 13 & 14, 2025. The theme for IPD 2025 is Learning for Life: Building Competencies in and Beyond the Classroom
Participants can enjoy a rich program featuring presenters from across the English-language CEGEP network, including a keynote address by John-Tyler Binfet (UBC) on Considering Kindness in Higher Ed: Connections and Complexities simultaneous translation in French will be offered.)
All faculty members and professionals will receive an email in mid-December from Azra Khan (Office of Academic Development) with a link to register for the sessions that interest them.
For further information, reach out to Azra at akhan@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Office of Academic Development
Support for teaching IN French at Dawson
The Teaching in French Task Force is mandated to support teachers in developing or adapting the courses that will be taught in French in the context imposed by the Charter of the French Language (Law 14). The Task Force, which is made up of four teachers and three pedagogical counsellors, is ready to support teachers.
Upcoming workshops to support teachers on Wednesday, Dec. 11 and Wednesday, Jan. 15.
For details and resources, visit the link.
Communications Office
Snow day communications
On this snowy December day, it is a good time to remind the Dawson community about how we will let you know if the College closes due to severe weather. Unless you receive an email from the Communications Office, you should assume that the College is open.
If a decision is made to close, an email message will first go to all employees from the Communications Office via All Dawson email. Students will be sent the same message via Omnivox mandatory document, and the website homepage will include an alert for the general public.
Student Services
Support for students now and through the winter break
As we enter the exam period, followed by the winter break, students may be in need of psychological support outside regular work hours. During these times, students have access to the Dawson Student Assistance Program (also known as GuardMe), which is a 24/7 network of external mental health professionals reachable for free by telephone, video or in-person appointments in 60+ languages.
As employees of the College, you can also call to get advice on how to help a student and you can call with a student in need of help. Contact them by calling 1-844-451-9700 or by downloading and using the application here: www.gmssp.org
Sustainability, Well-being for all
Seeking facilitators with practical skills to share with students and staff
Next semester the Zero Waste Café is introducing a series of workshops called Sustainable & Grown. Participants can learn practical skills to lower their costs, live more sustainably and be more autonomous. Topics may include things like clothing repair, financial management, vegan cooking, various crafting skills.
People in the Dawson community who would like to share their skills are invited to contact Diana Rice and possibly lead a workshop. It will be fun and build community.
Visit the link for more details.
Read More - Seeking facilitators with practical skills to share with students and staff
Awards Office
Dec. 17: Nomination deadline for Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal
The Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal recognizes the voluntary involvement, determination and dedication of Quebecers who make or have made a difference in their community or Québec nation.
Dawson College can recommend up to two students. Faculty and staff members can nominate students to the Awards Office until Dec. 17. A selection committee will then choose the two candidates to be officially nominated by the Awards Office.
Please visit the link for all the details.
Read More - Dec. 17: Nomination deadline for Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal
#DawsonProud, Awards Office, Communications Office, In the news/in social media
David Oliver recipient Zye Mayo featured in local newspaper
This year's David Oliver Award recipient Zye Mayo was featured in The Eastern Door newspaper.
The award is presented to a student who shows great promise in leadership through their involvement in extracurricular activities. This award is offered by the Association of Dawson Professionals in memory of David Oliver, who was a beloved member of the Student Services staff.
Zye, a student in Social Change and Solidarity, was nominated by his former teacher, Anjali Choksi, Co-Coordinator of the Journeys program.
Photo: Zye Mayo (tallest person in the back row) with family at the Fall Awards Night on Nov. 27. Photo by Jacee Juhasz.
Visit the link to read the feature story about Zye.
Read More - David Oliver recipient Zye Mayo featured in local newspaper
Office of Academic Development, Professional Development, Teaching & learning
Still some spots available for Winter Retreat
Faculty members and professionals are welcome to come chat with the organizing team of the Inclusion and Wellness Winter Retreat in the Upper Atrium this Monday, Dec. 9 from 11 AM to 1 PM. Seasonal treats and friendly visits guaranteed.
If you haven't signed up yet, there are still some spots for the two-day event happening Jan. 8-9, 2025. More details and registration form are in the link.
#DawsonProud, Academic News, Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery
Third-year Professional Photography students’ exhibit opens Dec. 5
Dawson College’s Department of Professional Photography presents Continuum, an exhibition featuring the work of students approaching the end of their three-year program.
Continuum celebrates their transition into the professional world, offering a glimpse into the diverse ways they’ve explored and expressed contemporary culture. Through a blend of technical expertise and creative vision, these students showcase the transformative journey they've undertaken, illustrating not only their growth but also the ever-evolving nature of the program that has helped shape their progress.
Exhibition is on from Dec. 5 - 13 in Dawson's Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery.
Student Services, Well-being for all
White Ribbon Campaign report
To the wonderful Dawson Community,
On behalf of Student Services, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who volunteered their time to help raise awareness for the White Ribbon Campaign. A very special mention to Johanne Rabbat, Coordinator of Women's Gender Studies Certificate and Chair of the Religion department.
Since Monday, we have handed out roughly 500 ribbons, and have been able to connect with many community members.
They shared their personal stories and recollections of the tragic shooting at Polytechnique, which took place 35 years ago on Dec. 6, 1989.
To commemorate the 35th anniversary, we will be installing a small memorial table tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 6 at the top stairs on the 2nd floor.
-Text by Kayla Smith and photo by Wilson Wong.
Office of Academic Development, Professional Development, Teaching & learning
Literacy at college: non-credit Performa training course
Do your students have difficulty understanding writing instructions, respecting the communicative intent of the text to be produced, organizing their ideas or respecting intellectual property?
In this training course, you'll be closely accompanied in the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of writing support methods specific to your teaching program.
Visit the link for more details and the link to register before Jan. 29.
Read More - Literacy at college: non-credit Performa training course
Dawson Remembers, Milestones
Visitation for Graeme Welch is Dec. 13
A visitation will be held to celebrate the life and acknowledge the death of Graeme Welch, a retiree who was a dean at Dawson College, who died on Sept. 7, 2024.
Date: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
Time: 2 PM-5 PM
Place: Collins Clarke MacGillivray White
5610 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal
All are welcome.
Sustainability, Well-being for all
Have an idea to make your CEGEP or community more sustainable?
John Abbott College (JAC) invites CEGEP students to participate in the Green Innovation Challenge, held on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 at JAC.
Build a team, learn from expert mentors, create prototypes and pitch your project ideas. The winning team will receive a $1000 prize to help launch their project into the world.
Visit the link for details.
Read More - Have an idea to make your CEGEP or community more sustainable?
Human Resources, Perks for Dawson Employees, Sustainability, Well-being for all
Still time to sign up for Sustainable Happiness course
Support staff and professionals and now teachers too, have the amazing opportunity to actively participate in Dawson’s Sustainable Happiness non-credit community certificate group. The Sustainable Happiness training will guide people to reflect on positive psychology and sustainability. It contributes to Dawson’s commitment of well-being for all, sustainably. Course time and the course itself are a gift from Dawson to employees.
Registration is open now and the course begins on Jan. 23. Visit the link for more info and to sign up. Do not miss this great opportunity!
Read More - Still time to sign up for Sustainable Happiness course
DawsonITE
DawsonITE Newsletter # 653
DawsonITE is your curated news related to IST and Education prepared by Dawson's Rafael Scapin.
In this issue:
- New interactive AI tool makes textbooks come to life
- Top AI Chrome Extensions for Teachers
- 6 Ways Your Computer Isn't as Secure as You Think
Dawson Events
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