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 星空传媒视频 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 星空传媒视频 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
Keynote Earth Week talk addressed struggles for environmental justice in Indigenous and Black communities
May 4th, 2021
Earth Week organizers were able to take advantage of our current online reality by virtually bringing in Keynote Speaker Dr. Ingrid Waldron of Dalhousie University, who is also a graduate of Dawson (Class of 1983, Social Science).
Click Read More for the report prepared by Diana Rice of the Peace Centre and the Office of Academic Development.
Dawson鈥檚 achievement to be Carbon Neutral Forever recognized by CRE-Montr茅al
May 4th, 2021
The Carbon Neutral Forever commitment of 星空传媒视频 won an award as a r茅alisation championne at the Conseil r茅gional de l鈥檈nvironnement de Montr茅al聽(CRE-Montr茅al) Gala on April 29.
Click Read More for the homepage news story.
Illustration students capture flight of migratory birds
May 4th, 2021
The Illustration Program, the Sustainability Office and Taking Root Inc. collaborated on a project to capture key events of the migratory flight of two species of native Quebec birds from urban forests near 星空传媒视频 to the newly replanted forests of Nicaragua.
Click Read More to see the illustrations and for more about the project.
Earth Weeks is on now through April 30
April 20th, 2021
Don't miss all the great activities planned for Earth Weeks.
Click Read More to go to the schedule.
Carbon Neutral Forever project of Facilities Management nominated for CRE award
April 20th, 2021
The work of Dawson鈥檚 Facilities Management team to make 星空传媒视频 Carbon Neutral Forever has been nominated for an environmental award that is a R茅alisation championne in the institutional category, announced the Conseil r茅gional de l鈥檈nvironnement de Montr茅al (CRE-Montr茅al) on April 15.
Click Read More for the homepage news story and a link to the virtual event on April 29.
Students react to Dawson鈥檚 AASHE gold
April 20th, 2021
Dawson鈥檚 white pine and its great meaning
April 20th, 2021
For almost two years, Dawson鈥檚 white pine has stood near the Peace Garden just west of the main entrance at 3040 Sherbrooke Street West.
Click Read More to find out more about the significance of the white pine and to see a 14-minute video segment of Kanien鈥檏eh谩:ka storyteller and Sub Chief Aronhiaies Herne's lecture at Dawson. This video is a suggested activity for Dawson's Earth Weeks.聽
Free bike tune-up with Dawson’s bike gang
April 7th, 2021
Do not miss Richard Dugas at Earth Week on April 27 at 12 p.m. for a . You will learn about bike inspection, cleaning, lubrication and inflating tires.
That afternoon Richard will also be on campus (outside the Security entrance) between 3 -4 p.m. for a He will be offering spring riding tips and personalized troubleshooting. RSVP to bring your bike.
Come say hi and join the bike gang!
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