First Self-Care Fair March 27
February 27th, 2025
Mental Health Services and Campus Life are collaborating to hold the first Self-Care Fair at Dawson this March! Taking place in Conrods on Thursday, March 27 from 11 AM-2 PM, students will have the opportunity to 鈥渢ake 5鈥� and visit over 15 different self-care stations where they can learn SIMPLE 5-minute strategies to improve their mental health.
Stations will include hands-on activities, a chill zone, and a movement zone with yoga and a walking track. Students will be able to create their own self-care kits which they will fill by visiting each station and taking away valuable information, practice exercises, and freebies. The 鈥淯nplug Tea Bar鈥� will provide free refreshments and a tranquil space for students, with meditation menus on each table. We look forward to seeing you there!
More Pet Therapy at Dawson
February 25th, 2025
Furry and feathery friends, like Hunter the golden retriever from Caring Paws, are coming to Dawson more often this semester!
Interacting with animals is known to reduce stress, to increase happiness and to improve mental health in general.
Organized by the Campus Life team, there will be Pet Therapy days for students and employees on the following dates from 12 PM to 2 PM in Oliver's (2C.17):
- Wednesday, March 12
- Monday, April 14
- Thursday, May 8
Photo courtesy of Campus Life
You’re invited to the AccessAbili-TEA!
February 11th, 2025
The Student AccessAbility Centre (SAAC) invites faculty to drop by the Colab (3F.43) on Friday, Feb. 21 anytime between 10 AM and 12 PM.
Stop by for tea, get to know the staff and learn about how we can collaborate to help students.
January 30th, 2025
This year, Student Services and Human Resources have teamed up with the organizers of Social Science Week, Jocelyn E. Parr and Philip Lagace, to raise awareness of interesting presentations related to mental health and sexual violence prevention. Of particular interest are the following presentations: Mental Health Related Topics: Understanding Mental Health in Cultural Context, presented…
January 30th, 2025
Up to $100,000 will be given out this year in the form of grants and project funding through Forces AVENIR awards. Forces AVENIR awards recognize, honour and promote the commitment of students and staff in projects that contribute to the development of socially conscious, responsible, active and persevering citizens who are both dedicated to their…
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January 30th, 2025
Human Resources and Student Services are collaborating again to being the Push [Yourself] Up Challenge!!! From Feb. 11 to 28, all staff and students are invited to participate. 鈥淭he Push-Up Challenge is a free fitness event focused on pushing for better mental health for all Canadians. Participants take on 2,000 push-ups, representing the ~2,000 lives…
Support for students now and through the winter break
December 5th, 2024
As we enter the exam period, followed by the winter break, students may be in need of psychological support outside regular work hours. During these times, students have access to the Dawson Student Assistance Program (also known as GuardMe), which is a 24/7 network of external mental health professionals reachable for free by telephone, video or in-person appointments in 60+ languages.
As employees of the College, you can also call to get advice on how to help a student and you can call with a student in need of help. Contact them by calling 1-844-451-9700 or by downloading and using the application here:
White Ribbon Campaign report
December 5th, 2024
To the wonderful Dawson Community,
On behalf of Student Services, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone聽who volunteered their time聽to聽help raise awareness for the White Ribbon Campaign. A very special mention to Johanne Rabbat, Coordinator of Women's Gender Studies Certificate聽and Chair of the Religion department.
Since Monday, we have handed out roughly 500 ribbons, and have been able to connect with many community members.
They shared their personal stories and recollections of the tragic shooting at Polytechnique, which took place 35 years ago on Dec. 6, 1989.
To commemorate the 35th anniversary, we will be installing a small memorial table tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 6 at the top stairs on the 2nd floor.
-Text by Kayla Smith and photo by Wilson Wong.聽聽
November 20th, 2024
Dawson held its first Mental Health Fair last Wednesday, Nov. 13, which brought together a diverse array of community-based resources to promote and support the well-being and mental health of our student population. Support in the following areas were present: disordered eating, crisis intervention, addiction, sexual and gender identity, sexual violence, suicide prevention, life skills,…
Calling all Dawson musicians!
November 20th, 2024
From November 25-28, 10 AM-5 PM, Campus Life is aiming to transforming Conrod鈥檚 into a European-inspired Holiday Market. We are looking for musicians to drop in and fill the room with sounds of holiday/winter classics.
This will be done open-mic style, so very informal and stress free. If you, or someone you know, are interested, please email Kayla at ksmith@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Whether you are interested in sharing your musical talents or not, we hope to see you all there!
Wishing you all a wonderful end of semester and a joyous holiday season!
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