Welcoming the Dawson community back to campus
August 18th, 2021
It was a big week for the Dawson community! Many employees returned to campus to work on site for the first time since March 13, 2020.
To mark the occasion and to recognize the efforts of everyone during this extraordinary pandemic period, Dawson's managers and directors invited all employees to drop by the Peace Garden on Aug. 18 and 19 to receive honey from Dawson's own honey bees and to choose a plant for their office.
Dean of Creative and Applied Arts Andréa Cole (left) was one of the managers on welcome duty Aug. 18.
It’s time to smell the flowers! Last D News before summer break
June 1st, 2021
Summer is almost here and Dawson's Peace Garden continues to bloom and evolve. Here is a photo captured by Suzanne Bellefleur (Student Services, Dawson College Library) on Friday.
We wish everyone a peaceful and relaxing summer, with lots of time to smell the flowers, enjoy your loved ones and do your favourite activities.
This is the last issue of D News before the summer break. The next D News issue will be Wednesday, Aug. 18. If you have news or information to share at the beginning of the semester, use the submit news button or email cparsons@dawsoncollege.qc.ca before 12 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 13.
June 1st, 2021
At a workshop on May 28, teachers, professionals and support staff learned about mental health, stigma associated with mental health and how to support colleagues, friends and loved ones. The three-hour workshop was hosted by Dawson’s Human Resources Department and led by a facilitator with Morneau Shepell, which runs Dawson’s Employee Assistance Program, a free…
June 1st, 2021
Stop, think and check There is an epidemic of phishing (fraudulent attempts to get access to your computer/device or your data) these days. Please take a moment to think before clicking on a link in an email, text message or messenger app. Even when the sender is known, their account could be compromised and…
Join information sessions for all staff on new Code of Conduct
June 1st, 2021
As announced in the last issue of D News, a new Code of Conduct is coming into effect on August 1 for all staff, students and visitors to the Dawson campus.
Human Resources, with the collaboration of Students Services, will be co-hosting two information sessions for all staff to learn more about the new Policy and provide the opportunity to ask questions:
- Wednesday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
- Thursday, June 10, from 11 a.m. to noon
Please join us to learn more about how this new Policy will help ensure all members of the Dawson Community are not only provided a safe and healthy environment but are treated with respect and civility.
An invitation will be sent shortly by email to All Dawson with the links to join.
Mentally Healthy At Work May 28 workshop
May 18th, 2021
Limited spots available for Mental Health in the Workplace, a workshop by Morneau-Shepell on Friday, May 28 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand more about the most common mental health issues.
- Recognize the typical symptoms associated with mental health issues and the behaviours that can be expected and exhibited at work.
- Develop strategies for helping themselves or others (where appropriate) who are demonstrating behaviours associated with mental health issues
All employees are welcome to attend this session. Support Staff and Professionals, please seek approval from your manager.
Click Read More for link to register.
182 students have received DCFAB bursary to date
May 18th, 2021
A total of $ 127,250 has been distributed through the Dawson College Financial Aid Bursary (DCFAB) to 182 students to date. The average bursary was $699.
As a response to the economic hardships brought about by the pandemic, the DCFAB was set up last fall by the Dawson Student Union (DSU), the Student Services team of the College and the Dawson College Foundation (DCF). The Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur has provided additional support.
“We are working to ensure that Dawson students can continue their education without interruption. The creation of the DCFAB reflects our commitment to promote excellence in education, especially during difficult times," said Ursula Cabral of the DCF.
Students can continue to apply for the bursary through the DCF website.
Donations are still needed to keep helping our students in this unprecedented situation. Donate here
Peace Garden blooming on May 18
May 18th, 2021
Even though most of us are not on campus, the Peace Garden tulips were still blooming and beautiful on May 18, when this photo was taken. Send us your best photos of spring in your area and we will share them in the June 1 issue of D News, the last one before summer holidays.
Photo credit: Carey-Ann Pawsey, Communications Office
May 18th, 2021
Everyone who comes to work, attends class or visits the College campus has a right to not only a safe and healthy environment, but to be treated with respect and civility. These principles are the basis of Dawson’s new Code of Conduct Policy that will apply to the entire Dawson Community, including students, employees, as…
Art sale benefitting Peace Garden
May 18th, 2021
Until the end of May, you can purchase an original artwork by a Dawson student or employee. All proceeds benefit the Peace Garden.
The goal of the Peace Garden is to create a green space that is both commemorative and symbolic of life and renewal, while making a positive environmental impact.
The Peace Garden grows a variety of native flowers and shrubs, and has pathways built in the shape of infinity loops, circular and flowing, that not only beautifies the grounds, but benefit local wildlife.
Check out the art sale in the Read More link. Photo from the archives.
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