Invitation from our new Academic Dean
September 29th, 2021
As I start my first semester as Academic Dean, I would like to get to know the community better. Starting next week, I invite you to join me in informal meetings to share your thoughts and ideas on academic matters.
The first meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. A second meeting will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 13, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Both events will take place in the CoLab, room 3F.43. To avoid exceeding the room capacity, it would be helpful if you could let us know (email academicdean@dawsoncollege.qc.ca) that you will be attending. Space permitting, you are also welcome to drop by.
I look forward to the opportunity of speaking with you on Oct. 6 or Oct. 13.
Thank you,
Rob Cassidy
Academic Dean
Fair Trade Handbook book launch is Oct. 1 at Dawson
September 29th, 2021
Framed within the common goal of advancing trade justice and South-North solidarity,聽The Fair Trade Handbook聽presents a broad interpretation of fair trade and a wide-ranging dialogue between different viewpoints.
North-South Studies in partnership with the Sustainability Office is hosting the book launch for The Fair Trade Handbook this Friday, Oct. 1 at 11:30 a.m. during the North-South Seminar in 5B.16.
For more about the book:
If you wish to attend, please email GFrias@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
CRLT taking classes outside and learning from Nature
September 15th, 2021
The students are back and enjoying many elements of college life that were not possible last year. Students in the Community, Recreation and Leadership Training Program have had regular opportunities to enjoy our Living Campus and to do learning activities both on campus at Dawson and off-campus at the Centre de Plein Air Notre Dame de Fatima on 脦le-Perrot.
Faculty member Myka Taylor said that CRLT faculty 鈥渨orked hard to still provide the whole program experience to all students.鈥� Their goal was to provide a positive outdoor social experience for all years of the program.
CRLT students have been often spotted outdoors in recent weeks as the teachers make full use of the College鈥檚 natural outdoor setting. 鈥淐RLT teachers have used our urban Nature as a catalyst in promoting personal and group growth,鈥� Myka said.
Photo: Debbie Resurreccion
Students discover Sustainable Happiness on Living Campus tour
September 15th, 2021
Students in Melanie Doyle's Peace and Sustainable Happiness Advanced Studies in Psychology class were the first people to take a Living Campus Tour with a Sustainable Happiness theme on Sept. 13.
Led by Jennifer De Vera of the Sustainability Office and Azra Khan of Human Resources, both trained Sustainable Happiness facilitators, the tour began at the vegetable garden near the Upper Atrium, known as the Theatre Garden. It was offered as part of Dawson's Peace Week 2021 Program.
The students were taken on an outdoor tour that included about 10 stops, including the Peace Garden, the White Pine tree and the rooftop gardens.
In this photo, students Cassandra (left) and Thitrinh participate in an activity on the steps just outside the Upper Atrium. Jennifer and Azra distributed colourful chalks and invited the students to write a few words that make them happy on the steps. At the end of the exercise, the steps were full of colourful happy words. Cassandra's and Thitrinh's words were: coffee, music, animals and family, books, painting.
Employees and students who would like a tour are invited to contact the Sustainability Office to register: 蝉耻蝉迟补颈苍补产颈濒颈迟测蔼诲补飞蝉辞苍肠辞濒濒别驳别.辩肠.肠补听
New Viewbook online and soon in print
September 1st, 2021
Dawson's new 2022 Viewbook is online and will be available in print soon. Information on every program and profile of study as well as student life is nicely featured with upgraded photos and graphics.
Click Read More to virtually flip through the full version or the condensed version.
As of Sept. 13, you can consult a printed copy in Academic Advising (2D) or in the Communications Office (4A).
Peace Week begins Sept. 13
September 1st, 2021
The 6th Annual Peace Week kicks off on Monday, Sept. 13 with two very special outdoor activities: an introduction to Sustainable Happiness with Jennifer de Vera as well as an opportunity to learn and work in the urban gardens.
Remember to check back regularly, we will be updating the schedule to add more events as they are confirmed!
To learn more about our theme, events, and more please Click Here. Questions? Reach out to Diana Rice
To attend an event: you can register yourself or your class in the Schedule of Events section.
August 18th, 2021
Conversation Workshop We聽have developed聽three types of workshops to聽encourage your students聽to practice their French聽: workshop conversation on a topic,聽cin茅-club, and a game workshop. The workshop formula is relaxed and flexible. It’s a place where聽they聽can learn at聽their聽own pace and have fun.聽You can find the complete workshop schedule here. Language pairing service聽for Dawson employees CL脡O has a new聽language…
Dawson part of $4.95 M grant to support healthy cities
August 18th, 2021
Dawson has been selected along with nine other institutions across Canada to implement a major federal grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
With over 80% of Canadians living in cities, the grant is intended to provide real-world data about what kind of environmental factors such as green space and air quality, or social supports such as housing and services, create better health outcomes, well-being and equity for different populations. The grant is a $4.95 million investment over six years in a research training platform that will guide the development of a new generation of health, social sciences and humanities, engineering and natural sciences researchers, to find ways to make Canadian cities healthier, more livable, and more resilient.
As part of the grant, Dawson has the opportunity to provide training to graduate students and act as a link between the lead researchers and community organizations in Montreal.
According to Anna-Liisa Aunio, Coordinator of Dawson鈥檚 Environmental Studies Profile and the lead for the project on behalf of Dawson, this type of applied research is becoming more and more common.
Click Read More for the homepage news story.
North-South Studies (virtual) field trip report
August 18th, 2021
Gisela Frias (Coordinator of the North-South Studies Profile) is very proud of her students' work this year.
Their traditional field trip was an innovative and virtual trip to Cuba.
Click Read More to go to the field trip report, which features a video.
Peace Week begins Sept. 13
August 18th, 2021
The 5th Annual Peace Week will kick off Sept. 13 with an in-person beading workshop with Cory Hunlin, Keynote Speaker Tracy Lindberg and cap off on Sept. 22 with the amazing Dr. Philip聽 Howard's virtual professional development workshop. Full details will be released in the coming weeks through D News and the Peace Centre website. For any questions or inquiries, please contact Diana Rice.
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