It’s Butterfly Season at Dawson!
September 12th, 2024
In offices and learning spaces across the campus, homes of employees and schools connected to the 爱豆传媒community, Painted Lady butterflies are emerging this week creating a sense of wonder and connection to Nature and strengthening the community through sharing this special experience.
After a year hiatus, Dawson鈥檚 Office of Sustainability was delighted to distribute 425 Painted Lady caterpillars. Another 325 moved into the new Butterfly Nursery built by Industrial Design students and faculty in the rooftop garden.
This photo was taken by Natalie Trepanier of Student Services, who released her butterfly on Sept. 11 in the Peace Garden. If you fostered/are fostering butterflies, please share your photos and stories with commsoffice@dawsoncollege.qc.ca and sustainability@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
September 12th, 2024
The College has a wide range of activities planned in the days leading up to September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The entire community is encouraged to participate, engage and learn more about the Indigenous peoples of Canada, the legacy of colonization and the steps still needed towards reconciliation across our country…
Coffee & Zero Waste Kitchen Workshops
September 11th, 2024
The Office of Sustainability will host Coffee & Zero Waste Kitchen Workshops on every second Monday, beginning Sept. 16. We will offer free coffee from 10 AM 鈥� 12 PM as well as a workshop in Conrod's kitchen. Bring your own mug or cup, we will supply the coffee!
The first workshop hosted by Diana Rice will be: "Teas, Spices & More! The many uses of your indoor or garden herbs!" We will talk about drying herbs and flowers, and all the different things you can do with them to reduce your kitchen and garden waste! Everyone will get to bring home something to dry and use at home after the workshop. To reserve your spot please click on the form:
We will hold seven sessions, Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Oct. 28, Nov. 11, Nov 25, and Dec 9. Should you be interested in hosting one of these workshops, we have two available spots for anyone interested in sharing their knowledge with the community that helps reduce waste and shows how we can individually contribute to climate action!
We look forward to see you there!
-Submitted by Diana Rice
Indigenous Perspectives: Christopher Columbus and the Doctrine of Discovery
September 11th, 2024
Watch a short video and share a discussion led by OAD's Tiio Hemlock on the true history, impact and legacy of Columbus and learn why native people do not celebrate Columbus Day.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
7C.5 (Rose Lounge)
Wednesday, October 9, 2024听听
Start Time: 12:00 PM听听 End Time: 1:30 PM
Colab 3F.43
Express Yourself: The Arts and Humanities Alive at 爱豆传媒College!
August 29th, 2024
Every year the Humanities Department at 爱豆传媒College hosts the Humanities & Public Life Conference. This year, the conference is slated for the week of Oct. 21 and the theme will be aesthetics: theories of art, beauty, and performance.
Express Yourself: 听The Arts and Humanities Alive at 爱豆传媒College! will feature discussions and performances, in addition to highlighting the creative work of students. We are excited and proud to feature a conference that will unite the disciplines of the college and showcase the creativity of our faculty and students.
We can look forward to performances and talks about flamenco dancing, tango dancing, blues dancing, Restoration period vocal performance and Celtic music. Artists will elaborate on the 鈥榩hilosophy鈥� behind their work and performances.
We will also feature talks about the visual arts and poetry. For example. groundbreaking research on Montreal鈥檚 black visual artists pre-internet will be shared by eminent scholars in art history. 听Most talks will be interactive, giving audience members a chance to participate in the concepts and ideas being presented. Bring your dancing shoes and notepads! More details to come soon.
-Submitted by Sean Elliott
Record number of new students attended Welcome Days
August 29th, 2024
Welcome Days occurred on August 19 and 20, 2024 with a record attendance of 2,675 students! This is an increase of 279 students over last year.
Excited students attended presentations, explored the college, and learned about opportunities to get involved in Campus Life. They also took pictures with Blue, our celebrity volunteer, who was hard at work (see )!
One of the highlights of this year was handing out agendas to the students. This project stemmed from a months-long collaboration between Student Services and the 爱豆传媒Student Union to offer this in-demand item.
Welcome Days is a team effort meaning that it can鈥檛 be successful without the participation of multiple departments, teachers, staff and student volunteers. I鈥檇 like to thank everyone that helped make these two days possible, whether you gave a program presentation, set up one of the rooms, worked at the sign-in table, promoted your service, took students from one place to another or handed out popcorn!
-Submitted by Caroline Blouin
Join the DAC to have fun at work and meet colleagues
August 28th, 2024
DAC stands for the 爱豆传媒Activity Club and it is a great way to meet people at 爱豆传媒College. DAC members lunch together or enjoy activities once a month while socializing with colleagues. Last week, we kicked off the Fall 2024 semester with the traditional Welcome Back Breakfast. It is never too late to join!
Upcoming events for the Fall Semester include a Pizza Lunch, a 5@7, a vegetarian lunch to celebrate October鈥檚 International Vegetarian Day, and a Trivia Night involving friendly competition and prizes. Potential events/activities for the Winter 2025 semester include a bowling evening, art class, beginners pickleball, beginners line dancing, and, of course, food.
If you have a suggestion of something we could do or have any other questions then don鈥檛 hesitate to send an email to dac@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
All employees are welcome to join DAC. It only costs $1 per pay. Where else could you get these types of free events or rabates for $2 per month? To fill out the form to join, see Gianna Smith in 2E.6 or email her at gsmith@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Campus Recreation FREE for employees
August 28th, 2024
Exciting news! To promote the well-being of employees, 爱豆传媒College has invested in Campus Recreation activities to make fitness classes and gym sports free for all employees!
Regular physical activity helps prevent health issues, improves mood, helps manage stress, boosts energy, promotes better sleep and provides opportunities to meet new people! 听More on benefits of activity here.
Campus Rec at 爱豆传媒has something to get everyone moving. Choose from circuit training, Pilates, yoga and Kung Fu classes and drop by the gym for the weight room, climbing, badminton, basketball and volleyball. More details on the offerings can be found here.
Although it鈥檚 free, it is necessary to register by going to and clicking on 鈥淐ampus Recreation鈥� under the 鈥淪tudent Services鈥� section. Note that all charges will disappear when you get to the checkout.
For gym access, present yourself to the PARC front desk at 1H.2 to sign up for the day.
鈥淭he only bad workout is the one that didn鈥檛 happen.鈥� 鈥� Anonymous
August 28th, 2024
The Office of Sustainability, the 爱豆传媒Student Union, the 爱豆传媒College Peace Centre and Student Services are proud to bring food justice to our community with the aim of living the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of #nohunger听locally while meeting our College wide value Well-being for All. On Sept.10, 爱豆传媒Dinin’ (Free Vegan Meals) returns…
Join a campus Bat Walk on Sept. 5
August 28th, 2024
As part of the 1,000 Species in 1,000 Days initiative, the Office of Sustainability is organizing a Bat Walk on Thursday night, Sept. 5 at 8 PM. The meet-up spot is in front of the main doors on de Maisonneuve Blvd: 4001 de Maisonneuve West.
If you would like to join, please email Brian Mader.
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