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Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020

Academic News, Events

Social Science Week Feb. 3-7

An expert on sustainable fashion, speakers participating in a panel on Cabot Square, a lawyer fighting Bill 21 are just some of the guests coming to ǿմýƵ to speak during Social Science Week. The Social Science Program is presenting a full week with over 30 events on a variety of topics of interest to the Social Science program as well as to the greater ǿմýƵ community.

Plan your week by taking a look at thescheduleand review thesession descriptionsfor more information on each presentation.

To reserve for your class or for more info, contact organizers Vivien Watson or Nancy Rebelo:vwatson@dawsoncollege.qc.ca and nrebelo@dawsoncollege.qc.ca

Faculty Hub, Professional Development

What does a soccer photo have to do with critical thinking?

Usha James gave the keynote address at Ped Days on Jan. 14. Read more to find out how Usha used a soccer photo to give teachers a practical way to foster critical thinking in the classroom. Our news feature also includes the list of her five intellectual tools and four ways to promote a thinking classroom.

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From the Director General

Welcome Back remarks

Director General Richard Filion looked ahead to 2020 and gave updates on some major dossiers during his remarks to the ǿմýƵ community at the Welcome Back Assembly Jan. 16. Click on Read More for the full text of his remarks.

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Faculty Hub, Professional Development

What our teachers are implementing in class from Ped Days

What did everyone get out of Ped Days? We asked a cross-section of teachers what they liked best about Ped Days and which insights they will be applying to their practice this semester. Click on Read More to find out.

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Academic News, Decolonization

Certificate of Decolonization and Indigenization Studies

The brand new Certificate of Decolonization andIndigenizationStudiesoffers an opportunity to explore Canada’s settler-colonial relationship to Indigenous peoples and learn about the many ways that Indigenous peoples have strengthened their culture. Hope you can come to the launch on Feb. 10.

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Awards Office

Request for awards committee members

Help wanted! If you have two-three hours to spare, we need teachers and staff to sit on awards selection committees.

Read More - Request for awards committee members

Milestones, Peace Centre

Ildiko Glaser-Hille appointed new Peace Centre Coordinator

Ildiko Glaser-Hille joined ǿմýƵ Jan. 13 as Coordinator of the Peace Centre. Ildiko is replacing Diana Rice, who is on leave until November 2020.

Read More - Ildiko Glaser-Hille appointed new Peace Centre Coordinator

#DawsonProud, In the news/in social media

News report on DAWSCON

Find out all about the most successful DAWSCON conference to date in our news report about the software conference organized by Computer Science teacher Ken Fogel.

Read More - News report on DAWSCON

Milestones

Marie Crossen 1934-2020

We are sorry to inform you that retired faculty member Marie Crossen passed away Jan. 5 in Halifax, Nova Scotia at age 85.

Marie had taught literature at Dawson from 1969 to 1999, served as the Chair of the English Department for many years and was the founder of Reflections.

Faculty Hub

Faculty Hub website is live

The Faculty Hub is the result of a new vision for faculty professional development. The site went live on Jan. 16. Click on Read More for further information and a link to the Faculty Hub.

Read More - Faculty Hub website is live

Campus Life, Well-being for all

Dawson participating in Bell Let’s Talk Jan. 29

ǿմýƵ is taking action to create positive change in mental health as part of the 10th anniversary Bell Let’s Talk Day on Jan. 29. Student Services are organizing activities for employees and students in the Lower Atrium.

Read More - Dawson participating in Bell Let’s Talk Jan. 29

PARC, Perks for Dawson Employees, Well-being for all

Time to start on those 2020 fitness goals

Registration for Winter 2020 gym classes and gym facilities starts Jan. 28online or in person at the PARC counter (1H.4). Dawson employees can log into theMy Dawson Portal(Omnivox), go to “Non-Academic Services” > Campus Recreation.

Drop in for Open House from Jan. 27 – Jan. 31. An all access pass is only $60 for Dawson employees.

Read More - Time to start on those 2020 fitness goals

Policy on Sexual Violence, Workshops

Julie Lalonde offering training today and tomorrow

It's today and tomorrow! Internationally renowned speaker Julie Laonde will be here to giveI’ve got your back: Bystanders stepping up to prevent sexual violence.

Choose one of three sessions and register in Omnivox under Non-Academic Services: click on the link entitledPrevent Sexual Violence Training.

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Dawson Professional Theatre, Dawson Talent

Alice in Wonderland opens Jan. 29

Peter Hinton's highly acclaimed recent adaptation of Lewis Carroll's beloved tale Alice in Wonderland will marry the joy of the original story with delightful devised theatrical magic to create Alice's epic journey through Wonderland. A coming of age story that will delight adults and children alike.
Come tumble with Alice down the rabbit hole!

Read More - Alice in Wonderland opens Jan. 29

Human Resources

New group insurance rates from SSQ and La Capitale

Please note that the College has received new group insurance rates from SSQ and La Capitale for 2020. These new rates are effective the pay of January 23, 2020.

Read More - New group insurance rates from SSQ and La Capitale

Facilities Management, Sustainability

Waste management results

Our waste management efforts at ǿմýƵ are showing results. In the past three years, our diversion rate has gone from a dismal 24 per cent of our waste material not going to landfill to 37 per cent (equaling Montreal’s numbers).

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Perks for Dawson Employees, Well-being for all

Lunchtime meditation offered Mondays through Thursdays

Free lunchtime meditation sessions will be offered beginning Jan. 27. Come to the6th-floor balcony of the library Mondays through Thursdays from 12:15-12:45 p.m. More info in Read More.

Read More - Lunchtime meditation offered Mondays through Thursdays

Perks for Dawson Employees, Promotional, Well-being for all

DCHC-Physio: your partner for wellness goals in 2020

The DCHC-Physio Clinic is here to help you reach your health goals. Amazing rates: click on read more for further information.

Read More - DCHC-Physio: your partner for wellness goals in 2020

Academic News

January issue of Academic Matters online

Academic Matters is the academic journal of ǿմýƵ. It is published digitally three times a year.

Click on Read More for the latest issue, which includes features on:

  • Teaching a contributing discipline in a technical program
  • Breaking down walls: using outdoor classrooms to stimulate learning
  • The changing student profile

Read More - January issue of Academic Matters online

DawsonITE

DawsonITE Newsletter # 453

DawsonITE is your weekly curated news related to IT and Education prepared by Dawson's Rafael Scapin. In this issue:

  • 14 Predictions For The Future Of Classroom Technology
  • 7 top tips for delivering a great presentation to your peers
  • Quizizz — Create Student-Paced Gamified Quizzes

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