Dawson advances Living Campus with new micro forest initiative
April 30th, 2026
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.
Sign up for the Inclusion & Wellness Retreat June 9-10
April 16th, 2026
- Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday June 9 and 10, 2026
- Time: 9 AM Tuesday to 4:30 PM Wednesday (detailed schedule will be provided with confirmation of registration)
- Where: Far Hills
- Fee: Accommodation, all workshops, meals, taxes and other conference costs are included in the fee. Staff wishing to be reimbursed by Professional Development funds will receive a pre-filled Professional Development Fund application one month prior to the start date, to submit with their receipt upon retreat completion.Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure yours by signing up now: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/udl/retreat/
April 16th, 2026
Long hours at the computer can strain your hands and wrists, so taking a few moments to stretch throughout the day helps keep them flexible and pain-free. Hand exercises offer several benefits: Relieving pain and discomfort Activating blood circulation Releasing muscles cramps, tension, and mental blocks Improving the range of motion in the hands and…
Student-led Butterflyway gardens take root at Dawson
April 16th, 2026
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.
Get cycling with Dawson BIXI discount
April 16th, 2026
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:
- Go to https://bixi.com/
- Click on my BIXI space
- Log in or create an account
- Click on get your discount
- Select Dawson College
- Enter the promo code: BIXIMTL2026DAWSON
- Enter your Dawson email and finalize your purchase
March 26th, 2026
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…
Come make art in the gallery!
February 26th, 2026
The Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery (2G.0) is offering drop-in times for staff, faculty and students to make art with a student facilitator as part of Kathleen Vaughan's community art project, What is Art For?
Drop-in art workshops will be on Wednesday and Thursday, March 4 and 5 from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM. The activity is free and is an opportunity for support staff, professionals and managers to use your well-being hours.
The exhibition What is Art For? An exhibition and maker space continues until March 14.
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.
February 25th, 2026
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…
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