Dust off your bike and bring it to Dawson and bike technicians will help you get it road ready! Reusable, repurposed parts will be available at reduced costs. (Cash and cards accepted)
In collaboration with Mechanical Engineering Technology, the Office of Sustainability and CYCLE 7 bike co-op.
Register here
Despite budget constraints, the Office of Sustainability at Dawson College advanced the vision of the Dawson community’s campus landscaping plan last fall by launching a micro forest initiative.
After Jennifer de Vera identified a funding opportunity from Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), she brought it to the team. Along with Eva Helms, Sophie La Font and Diana Rice, they applied for a grant to create a micro forest with guidance from the First Peoples’ Centre and Kanienʼkehá꞉ka staff.
Visit the link for the homepage news story.
Last summer, Health and Life Sciences student Tristan Peirce created a pollinator patch on campus, officially placing Dawson’s Living Campus on the Butterflyway map of the David Suzuki Foundation.
The Butterflyway Project is a Canada-wide, bilingual, volunteer-driven initiative that promotes biodiversity by planting gardens composed entirely of native pollinator plants.
Visit the link to find out about summer plans for the pollinators in the homepage news story.
The BIXI bike sharing seasonal subscription is offered to employees and students of the Dawson community at a 10% discount.
Here is what you need to do before May 31:
On Feb. 27, students of the Peace 365 course taught by Ivan Freud planted their tomatoes as part of the Peace & Nature segment of the course. The planting took place with the invaluable assistance of Sustainable Dawson’s Jenn de Vera and one of her Sustainabili-team student volunteers, Tasneem. Jenn introduced students to where our…
Ever wondered how well the waste is sorted at Dawson College? Our March 2026 waste audit took a closer look and the results are in. Glows: We’re seeing some improvement in how recycling and compost are being sorted (*go team*). This suggests that the awareness efforts around campus are starting to make a difference. Grows:…
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:
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.
Shorbat Adas Makes about 10 servings Ingredients: 1 small package of split red lentils 1 large or 2 small red or yellow onions 3 tsp cumin seeds 1 head garlic Juice of 1 lemon 3 tbsp olive oil 1 L or more stock or water 1 tsp coriander seeds (optional) Salt to taste In a…
Dawson College is taking new steps this semester to raise awareness about period poverty and encourage more sustainable menstrual health options.
As part of this effort, five bathrooms across campus now offer free menstrual products as do some student offices, such as the First-Year Students’ Office. This initiative aims to remove barriers faced by students who may not always have access to these essential items, a challenge that can lead to preventable absenteeism and even lost employment opportunities.
Period poverty is rising in Canada and it is having a real impact on thousands of people who struggle to afford menstrual products each month. By making these supplies freely available, Dawson hopes to help reduce stigma, promote equity, and support student well-being.
In April, the campaign’s second phase will focus on sustainable menstrual products. Students will learn about the environmental and health drawbacks of disposable items and discover reusable alternatives such as menstrual cups and period underwear.
The project is being managed by the Office of Sustainability thanks to a donation to the Dawson College Foundation.
As an extension of the Food Justice Program at Dawson College, which offers free vegetarian or vegan meals and snacks five days a week, the Office of Sustainability wanted to keep the goodwill and love going through the launch of the Cooking for Justice program last fall. Every month, faculty and their students come together to create a beautiful…
Last Modified: April 30, 2026
