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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
The College has an established Health and Safety Committee responsible for addressing workplace health and safety matters affecting employees. The Committee meets on a regular basis to review issues related to the campus environment and to identify proactive and preventive measures that support a safe and healthy workplace.
The College is committed to a collaborative approach to health and safety and welcomes input from any member of the community. You can contact any of the committee members or reach out to the Health and Safety Representative (HSRep@dawsoncollege.qc.ca).
Health & Safety Committee members are: Conner Morgan - Co-Chairperson 2025-2026 - Employee Representative – ADP; Samuel Vallery Saint-Hilaire - Co-Chairperson 2025-2026 - College Representative – FAMA; James Brasseur - Health & Safety Representative; Julie Drolet – College Health Education Nurse; Louisa Hadley - Employee Representative – DTU; Geoff Kloss - College Representative - Student Services; Johanne Rabbat - Health & Safety Representative; Soula Tsafaras – College Representative - Human Resources; Serge Corchia – Employee Representative – DSSU.
Héma-Québec will be at Dawson in 3C.1 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 17-18-19, from 9 AM to 4 PM.
You can make an appointment here: https://www.hemaquebec.ca/en/book-appointment/college-dawson-campus-atwater
Light refreshments will be served.
Last Modified: April 16, 2026
