Earth Week Eco-Vendor Market April 22-25
One of the events to celebrate Earth Week will be the Eco-Vendor Market in the Lower Atrium, every day during the week of April 22 from 10 AM to 4 PM.
Come out and support local sustainable businesses!
Upcoming Sustainable & Grown Series events
The Zero Waste Café presents the Sustainable & Grown Series! This term we have had Vegan Cooking with Jamal, Learning to Can with Colleen, and Crochet with Sonia. Students and employees are welcome to learn or hone new skills that will save money, reduce your environmental impact, and increase your capacity to adult like a boss. Remember, all non-teaching staff have four well-being hours to use every month; these activities are suitable with manager approval.
Coming up next:
- Monday, April 14: Home repair with our FAMA experts! Conrod's 11 AM -12 PM
- Tuesday, April 22: Garden Dig-in with the Office of Sustainability, 10 AM start time
Click the link to register! https://forms.office.com/r/Zudap4kma8
New no smoking signs going up
New no smoking/vaping signs are in the process of being installed around the campus.
Dawson is officially smoke free, everywhere inside and outside on the entire campus. The rules are laid out in the Policy for a Smoke-Free College.
Both students and employees are subject to sanctions if they violate this policy.
Smoking and vaping is banned within a nine-metre radius of any door, window, or air intake of public or private buildings under Quebec’s Tobacco Control Act.
Decolonization and Indigenization students make Three Sisters soup
Three Sisters Soup Makes 4-6 portions Ingredients: 1 can of white kidney beans (or navy beans or red kidney beans) 2 leeks 1 acorn squash 1 butternut squash 1 large can of pozole / hominy corn (substitute if needed with chickpeas, fresh or frozen corn kernels, or hulled barley) 1 bunch of dandelion greens (optional…
Platinum rating in sustainability – a global first!
After years of work and great effort by hundreds of students and employees from the Dawson College community, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) confirmed Dawson’s platinum rating as a global leader in sustainability. Dawson College is the first “Associate” level institution to achieve a platinum rating. There are only…
New Beetle Sanctuary at Dawson
Dawson’s new beetle sanctuary housed in a terrarium on the 5th floor near the main entrance at 3040 Sherbrooke Street W. serves as a vital initiative for breeding and conserving local beetle species, highlighting the critical role these often-overlooked insects play in ecosystems.
By providing a controlled environment that mimics their natural habitats, the project supports the study and preservation of native species, many of which are essential pollinators, decomposers, and indicators of environmental health.
This hands-on endeavor not only advances scientific research but also educates students and the community about biodiversity and the threats beetles face, such as habitat loss and climate change. Through careful breeding efforts, the sanctuary contributes to maintaining genetic diversity and potentially reintroducing populations into the wild, bolstering ecological resilience.
Beyond its practical outcomes, the project fosters a deeper appreciation for the intricate web of life, emphasizing that even the smallest creatures are indispensable to the balance of nature. This is a Living Campus project, reconnecting people, community and Nature.
-Submitted by Chris Adam
40th anniversary of Etcetera Club
This year is the 40th anniversary of the Dawson Student Union’s 2SLGBTQIA+ club Etcetera, which was founded by Joe Rose in 1985. In collaboration with Cinema l Communications, Creative Collective for Change, and Women’s/Gender Studies, the Allies and Angels Music Fest took place on March 12 and a queer prom is planned for this spring….
Tickets on sale for beloved Dawson event Artists in Bloom
Watch art being created by talented Dawson students from the Illustration and Visual Arts programs and listen to live music while enjoying appetizers and drinks at Artists in Bloom on April 17. You are welcome to bring your kids and they will be able to create their own paintings at the children's corner. The evening ends with an auction. All proceeds from tickets and the auction sale will benefit Dawson students.
This year, the funds will support the Dawson College Mental Health Fund and the graduating students' vernissage events.
Artists in Bloom is Thursday, April 17 in 3C.1. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
Visit the link to buy your ticket(s).
Puppy therapy March 31
Come join Campus Life and The Hive Puppy Yoga for some much needed and wanted puppy therapy! It is NOT a yoga session. Puppies will be in Oliver's (2C.17) on Monday, March 31 from 11:30 AM-2:30 PM for your cuddling pleasure and mental well-being. The puppy's breed will be a surprise.
Registration open for faculty and professionals for Inclusion and Wellness Retreat
This Spring we will meet at the cozy Far Hills lodge in Val Morin on June 11-12 in the Laurentians.
Energize your teaching with an interactive workshop series to better understand your students and design learning experiences that respond to a wider variety of student needs.
Connect with colleagues in nature in between workshops with a paddle on the lake, walk in the woods, or join a campfire singalong!
Sign up now to reserve your spot – they are filling up fast!
Fees may be paid with professional development funds. Pre-filled PD Fund application forms will be provided upon registration.
Visit the link for more info and to register.
Last Modified: April 10, 2025
