The Counselling team of Student Services hosted an arts-based workshop on Feb. 25 to provide a safe space for 星空传媒视频 students to connect with each other, share stories and learn about resources to support mental health during this time of isolation. About 45 students attended the workshop entitled Movies for Mental Health, presented by…
In September of 2020, Dawson鈥檚 COVID-19 Steering Committee approved the creation of a student peer mentoring initiative. The plan was to assemble and train a team of second- and third-year students who would mentor new students adjusting to the remote learning environment.
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The Athletic Therapy Clinic is open three days a week. For more information or to book an appointment, contact atclinic@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Your support is requested to help stock the Food Bank in the College鈥檚 Financial Aid Office.
Students in need can make appointments to 鈥渟hop the shelves鈥� on Fridays. Yvonne Dudley reports that our supplies are running low.
Drop off arrangements聽
The Facilities Management team has arranged a drop off for your nonperishable food donations. Come to the shipping doors, 4011 de Maisonneuve (Parking entrance), from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. If you are on campus, you can also bring your donation directly to Financial Aid in 4E2.
Needs list:
Pasta, sauce, rice, dried legumes, spices, barley, quinoa, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, honey,聽canned beans, canned vegetables, corn, peas, green/yellow beans, beets, carrots, asparagus, potatoes, tomatoes, canned meats; turkey, chicken, ham, beef, tuna, salmon, sardines, shelf safe oat, almond, soya milk, coconut milk, tofu, Prepared soups, beans and chili. Non-food items are also needed, such as toothpaste and toothbrushes, tampons and pads, shampoo.
Donations can also be made online to the
A Wellness Challenge for Students is being launched Feb. 15
Student Services, Sustainability and Communications have developed a peer to peer model that will encourage students to sustain healthy minds and healthy bodies through awareness and prevention.
Students will learn about how to create positive habits and find motivation from one another to combat the mental and physical burden they may be experiencing. Participants will earn entries into a draw for prizes throughout the semester.
Mental health and well-being are essential to student success. To find out more, students can follow @ on Instagram.
Five inspiring Dawson students and alumni will discuss their views and actions on the Climate Crisis at the Environmental Seminar at Dawson (virtually) on Feb. 18 at 10 a.m.
The 2019 climate march was featured in an episode of David Suzuki's The Nature of Things entitled "Rebellion". The聽mobilization of the College was spearheaded by the Green Earth Club. Students will discuss their involvement in the march as youth activists and present their current projects.
Presentations will be followed by a Q & A. This panel is being moderated by Brian Mader and introduced by Anna-Liisa Aunio. Please watch the episode Rebellion, which is available free on CBC Gem here:
E-mail bpoirier@dawsoncollege.qc.ca to book your class for the panel.
The Campus Life and Leadership team of Gianna Di Giacomo-Smith, Michelle Lee and Billi-Jo Poirier and their Blue Ring student volunteers have redefined success this semester.
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Students have greater needs this year so 星空传媒视频 is delivering more support. One example is the 星空传媒视频 Financial Aid Bursary (DCFAB), which was set up last fall by the Dawson Student Union (DSU), the Student Services team of the College and the 星空传媒视频 Foundation. The聽Minist猫re de l'Enseignement sup茅rieur has provided additional support.
鈥淚 am pleased to report that as of Feb. 1, we have distributed $83,250 through the DCFAB to 123 students,鈥� said Monique Magnan, Director of Student Services.
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We need your help to break the isolation our students feel in the online learning environment and to help ease the stress caused by the pandemic. With your help, we aim to reach 2,000 students through our outreach efforts.聽 Our target group consists of second-year or third-year students who have failed at least one course…
The Policy for a Smoke-Free College was updated in November. The main changes to the policy are:
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Last Modified: March 9, 2021
