Wilhelm Pamba supports Dawson Dance Team members Elizabeth Durand, Vanessa Couture, Victoria Ormiston and Elisabeth Babineau with a bake sale purchase. Proceeds from the sale will go towards costumes and fees for Hit the Floor, a four-day dance competition in Saint-Hyacinthe in April. For competition details visit https://hitthefloor.ca/en/
Opportunities and Helpful Reminders
Want to see what Dawson Dance is all about? Curious if it’s a good fit for you? Today, Feb. 21, join an open contemporary dance class from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM in 4F.1.
Join us on Feb. 26 at 12:00 PM in 5B.16 for a reading by author Alexander MacLeod, a 2019 O Henry Prize winner. MacLeod’s first collection of short stories, Light Lifting, was named a finalist for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, The Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award, and the Commonwealth Book Prize. QWF College Writers Award finalist and recent Dawson graduate Clara Freywill also be reading from her work. This event is part of the Dawson Reads Writer Series.
The Dawson College Student Employment Office is hosting a job fair on Feb. 26 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM in Conrod’s (2F.4). This event is open to all Dawson students. Whether you are interested in full-time or part-time work, a career or summer job, or volunteer opportunities, this is an event not to be missed. Come on out to network with recruiters from a variety of fields. Get your CV ready!
Planning for upcoming mid-terms? The Lunch & Learn team can help! Sign up for our Preparing for Mid-terms session on Feb. 27 from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM in Oliver’s (2C.17).
What are The Wordlings? One of our new student clubs! Also newly launched are the Dawson Business Association, the Persian Arts & Recreation Society, and the Dawson Students’ Improvisation Club. Want more info? Visit the DSU office in 2F.2 or @my_dsu.
Key Dates
Feb. 24: Last day to opt out of the DSU Health & Dental Plan
Feb. 25: Attendance validation deadline
Feb. 26 is Pink Shirt Day
Show your support - you might win a prize!
Bullying is an unfortunate reality online and in schools, workplaces and homes. This can include physical, verbal, social, sexual and cyberbullying, as well as bullying based on the target's race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
According to Canadian bullying statistics, 35% of teens experience bullying, and 17% of Canadian young adults aged 18 to 24 are victims of cyberbullying specifically.
On National Pink Shirt Day, join people across the country in wearing a pink shirt to raise awareness and take a stand against bullying in all its forms. Campus Life will be giving out cotton candy and raffling off Kindness Gift Boxes in the Upper Atrium on Feb. 26 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Participate and help to build a kinder and more inclusive world!
Worried About Mid-terms?
Don't struggle alone!
Want to be more organized? Do you make plans but have trouble sticking to a schedule?
The Academic Skills Centre is here to help! We have resources to help you plan the rest of your semester, and you can make an appointment with a staff member to discuss specific strategies to meet your needs.
Visit https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/academic-skills-centre/ for an overview of our services including a Semester-at-a-Glance planner, handouts, drop-ins, and appointments with our professionals to discuss time management, writing skills, and other academic concerns.
You can also come visit us, upstairs in the library (room 6D.2), for more information or to make an appointment. We're here for you!
Heads Up: Opportunity Coming Your Way!
Raymond Ellis Memorial Award
Did you know that Dawson has an award for Black students in Social Science?
Raymond Ellis Memorial Award (value $500)
Eligibility Criteria:
Be a Black student in the Social Science program
Be a graduating student in good academic standing
Aiming for a career in business or as an entrepreneur
Show entrepreneurial aptitude, dedication, and commitment to hard work, and demonstrate a positive, passionate, caring attitude towards others
Provide one letter of reference by the application deadline (Reference persons can email letters directly to awards@dawsoncollege.qc.ca)
During the application period, go to MyDawson → Student Services →Awards and Scholarships for specific criteria and to apply.
Application Period: March 27 - April 13 -- Set a reminder now!
Services for Students
Hours of availability for the week of February 24-28
Academic Advising Drop-in (2D.7): Monday 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Wednesday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Academic Advising Chat: Monday 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM and 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Wednesday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Friday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Academic Skills Centre (6D.2): Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM, Friday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Academic Skills Centre Drop-in (6D.2): Monday to Thursday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 5:00 - 6:30 PM, Friday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Bookstore (1F.2): Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 17:00
Career Resource Centre (6D.5): Monday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Wednesday 10:00 AM -12:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM -12:00 AM
Continuing Education Office (2H.1): Monday to Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:45 PM, Friday 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM, AEC students: email AEC@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Financial Aid (4E.5): Tuesday and Friday 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
First Year Office (2D.0): Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
IT Support (2H.12): Monday to Friday 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Library (5C.1): Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registrar's Office/Student Records (2D.6): Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM -5:00 PM, Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Student AccessAbility Centre (2E.6): Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Student Fees (4B.5): Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Your Take
Dawson through your eyesMiella Manjava (Social Science), Arina Capral (International Business) and Kyana Boncy (Mechanical Engineering Technology) placed third in the Green Innovation Challenge held at John Abbott College in January. PHOTO: JENNIFER DE VERA
These three Dawson students met for the first time the morning of Jan. 17 as participants in the Green Innovation Challenge at John Abbott College. They teamed up and were given the day to plan out a sustainability-related project that would benefit their community. Ultimately, they decided to build a green bike rack to be set up at Dawson and named their project "VeloSecure." Safety and security are enhanced through improved bike rack design and a solar-powered light source, and by installing the bike rack in a more accessible location.
Congratulations to these creative and adaptable students for tackling a real-world problem at Dawson -- the lack of a secure bike rack. As noted by Jenn de Vera of the College's Sustainability Office, "Hopefully their safer rack will encourage more students and employees to choose active alternative transportation to and from school/work knowing their bike and/or scooter will be safely locked up."
Kyana Boncy, a member of the team that conceived of the project and also a student in Mechanical Engineering Technology, will be further developing the plan and realizing the project in her Emerging Technologies course this semester. There are details to iron out relating to the location of the bike rack and heritage building rules, but we hope to see this innovative new bike rack installed on campus soon.
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Bullying is an unfortunate reality online and in schools, workplaces and homes. This can include physical, verbal, social, sexual and cyberbullying, as well as bullying based on the target's race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation.
