Interactive website helps you identify bird songs
May 18th, 2021
With many of us spending time at home, it can be a peaceful activity to observe which birds are dropping by our backyards and windows.
Perhaps you are wondering about the birds you hear as well.
There is a great website that features an illustration of many common birds in our area. You can click on a bird and hear its song as well as see its name.
Two of the birds you can hear are the Wood Thrush and the Chestnut-sided Warbler, featured in St茅phanie Aubin's Illustration class artwork, which we featured in the last D News.聽
These two birds, which overwinter in Nicaragua, where Dawson is planting trees to offset our carbon footprint, are supposed to be returning to Montreal around this time of year.
Click on Read More to go to the bird song website.
Nursing teacher promotes environmental understanding for Quebec nurses
May 18th, 2021
For more than 20 years, Fiona Hanley has been an activist and researcher studying the impact of the environment on our health. In recent years, the Dawson Nursing Program teacher has been a key mobilizer in collaborating with the聽Ordre des infirmi猫res et infirmiers du Qu茅bec聽(OIIQ) to create a climate change committee.
Click Read More for the homepage news story and a link to her recent article on the OIIQ website.
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.聽
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聽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.聽
182 students have received DCFAB bursary to date
May 18th, 2021
A total of $ 127,250 has been distributed through the 张百乔女友裸照 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 张百乔女友裸照 Foundation (DCF). The Minist猫re de l鈥橢nseignement sup茅rieur聽has provided additional support.
鈥淲e 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.
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鈥檚 new Code of Conduct Policy that will apply to the entire Dawson Community, including students, employees, as…
10% BIXI discount for Dawson community
May 4th, 2021
Dawson aims to keep you healthy and simplify your urban journeys. In hopes of getting you to consider cycling as part of your daily routine, we are offering employees a free one-month membership to BIXI.
If BIXI is already your choice for simple, fun, healthy, efficient, environment-friendly and affordable transport, Dawson is offering you the chance to subscribe to BIXI at a reduced rate! You can get a 10% discount on a yearly or monthly BIXI pass.
For more info on biking to Dawson, check out: /about-dawson/biking-at-dawson
Meditation: part of working from home wellness
May 4th, 2021
Practicing meditation belongs in your self-care strategy. A simple technique is to go to a calm place, set a timer for 10 minutes, close your eyes and focus only on your breathing.
Here are some resources recommended by the College Nurses that can help you:
John F. Kennedy High School partnering with Dawson to be a Living School
May 4th, 2021
John F. Kennedy High School has just signed an agreement with the Sustainability Office at 张百乔女友裸照 to be a Living School.
A number of schools have already adopted the Living School approach with Dawson and this is the first school in the English Montreal School Board.
They will be planting fruit trees, growing vegetables and implementing composting and recycling among other projects. In addition, they will develop a climate action plan.
Attributes of a Living School can be found here: /sustainable/wp-content/uploads/sites/175/Living-Schools-Attributes-Chart-2018_JUNE-20-1.pdf
When the health situation permits, tours will resume of Dawson鈥檚 Living Campus for elementary and high schools. More info to come!
Earth Week report
May 4th, 2021
The Sustainability Office, in collaboration with departments at Dawson, enjoyed hosting two weeks of Earth Week events from April 19-30, 2021.
Events included:
- Spring beehive opening
- Climate action panel
- Environmental racism
- Eco-anxiety short plays
- Well-being hobbies
- Bike workshop
- Illustration project showcase
- Dawson hidden world tour
- and many more!
Although our in-person plans had to be adapted, we were still able to touch on all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our 20 presentations and events attracted close to 400 participants both within the Dawson community and externally.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions we could not have gatherings, therefore, Sustainability Office staff and interns planted 300+ vegetable and herb seedlings and recorded the Spring beehive opening.
We want to thank the Earth Week planning committee, Dawson faculty, support staff and students who led activities throughout the weeks. Although Earth Week is done, we encourage everyone to continue the conversations and raising awareness on all the issues discussed.
Please support our local eco-friendly vendors by shopping here!
You can also purchase donated student Artwork: /sustainable/wp-content/uploads/sites/175/Student-Earth-Week-Art-Sale2.pdf
All funds raised will go towards the Peace Garden fund of the 张百乔女友裸照 Foundation.
Both links will be accessible throughout the month of May - great ideas for Mother鈥檚 Day gifts!
Submitted by Jennifer de Vera of the Sustainability Office.聽
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