Survive the end of winter with your well-being hours
February 26th, 2026
The end of winter can be tough! Dawson support staff, professionals and managers have well-being hours that are a gift meant to boost your energy and make you feel good.
Every week, you can use (with manager approval) one hour for your well-being. Hours are not transferable month to month. Several employee groups have sprung up: card playing, Dawson walk and talk, movie club and more.
You can use your well-being hour on your own or with colleagues, in an organized activity or a one-off activity, for exercising or for hobbies or cultural activities. Don't miss out on this opportunity to feel better.
Pictured: Dawson Walk and Talk group snowshoed up to the Mount Royal Cross this month.
Learn how to cook a delicious vegetarian meal with Jamal
February 26th, 2026
The Office of Sustainability is offering a chance for staff to use your well-being hours and to acquire a new healthy recipe.
Cooking with Jamal workshops are being offered to staff, faculty and students:
- Thursday, March 5, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, March 26, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
- Thursday, April 16, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Spaces are limited; please sign up here.
Support staff, professionals and managers receive one hour of well-being time each week. Use it or lose it each month.
For Dawson employees ONLY: special CCAA Nationals pass available
February 12th, 2026
Until Friday, Feb. 20, Dawson College employees can purchase a CCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship pass at a special price of $30 plus taxes and fees.
Your pass gives you access to the best women's college basketball in Canada at Dawson from March 18–21. To take advantage of this offer, only email addresses ending in @dawsoncollege.qc.ca will be accepted.
Here’s the link to buy your pass: https://lepointdevente.com/billets/ccaawbb2026
November 19th, 2025
Support staff, professionals and teachers have the amazing opportunity to actively participate in Dawson’s Sustainable Happiness non-credit community certificate group. This is a gift from Dawson that you can do within your working hours at the College! The Sustainable Happiness training will guide people to reflect on positive psychology and sustainability. It contributes to Dawson’s…
Get your Dawson holiday party tickets starting Nov. 12
November 6th, 2025
Tickets for Dawson's Holiday Party go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 12. You can buy them with a bank or credit card in the Campus Life Office at 2E.4 every workday from 9 AM to 11:45 AM and from 1:30 PM to 4 PM. Last day to buy tickets will be Friday, Nov. 21.
Tickets only cost $15 and give you a dinner and entrance to the party that will take place on Friday, Dec. 5 starting at 4:30 PM.
If you want a Holiday Party, answer Omnivox survey by Friday
October 23rd, 2025
Please take a minute before the end of day Friday, Oct. 24 to respond to a super short survey on Omnivox about the holiday party, set for Dec. 5.
A very creative planning committee is working hard to make the party fun despite current challenges and want to know if you are willing to chip in $15 to make it happen.
We intend to maintain the usual format of dinner and a cash bar, a dancefloor, photobooth, and good times! We hope you feel it is as important as we do to come together as we continue to foster our unique Dawson community spirit.
We hope to see you Dec. 5!
Weekly Work Pause for Health, Connection and Joy
September 25th, 2025
Visiting a museum, going for an urban hike and playing games are some of the activities that Dawson employees have enjoyed during their workdays over the past year. The College’s Human Resources team launched weekly Well-Being Hours in the fall of 2024. Every employee may spend one hour of worktime each week focusing on their personal well-being.
“It has made me really appreciate our Dawson community and all the new initiatives the College has offered in the last couple of years to work on well-being and community building,” said Sophie La Font, Project Coordinator in the Office of Sustainability. “I have met a lot of lovely new people that work outside my typical work sphere. These activities have helped me to feel more engaged and refreshed.”
For some resources and ideas, check out the HR well-being Sharepoint page.
Visit the link to read about other colleagues' experiences using the well-being hours in the homepage news story.
August 28th, 2025
Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Saturday, Sept. 20, 7:30 PM each night The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Simon Stephens Christopher is a 15-year-old with a remarkable intellect and a deep passion for mathematics. One night, just after midnight, he is found standing beside the body of Wellington, his neighbour Mrs. Shears’…
August 28th, 2025
Early Bird Breakfasts: Free breakfasts every Monday and Thursday, starting the week of Sept. 8. Join us in Conrod’s from 9:30 AM until supplies last for a FREE vegetarian breakfast. First come, first served! Brought to you by the Office of Sustainability, with the help of Student Services; funded by the Dawson College Foundation. Sustainable…
May 14th, 2025
Another group of colleagues has completed the Sustainable Happiness non-credit course. Congratulations to Antoine Bergeron, Marilou Berlow, Eva Helms, Raisa Palencia, Carmen Saileanu and Kayla Smith! Participants in the certificate are introduced to the concept of sustainable happiness and explore its implications, both personally and professionally. Topics covered include sustainability, connecting with Nature, positive psychology,…
1
2
3
…
10
Next »
Last Modified: February 26, 2026
