The 14th Faculty Biennial exhibition opened Jan. 23 and is on until Feb. 19. Artworks by 19 Dawson faculty members, leaders in Montreal's art and academic communities, are displayed.
Our own Jenn de Vera and Madelaine C么t茅 shared our sustainability projects at John Abbott College and Cegep Marie-Victorin Ped Days in early January. JAC's Ped Day theme was: Sustainability & Creating a Climate of Change. In April, the Living Schools Symposium will take place in the Eastern Townships.
Read More - Dawson’s Living Campus at JAC, Marie-Victorin and the Eastern Townships
In the first environment seminar of the semester, the Environmental Studies and Science Profiles welcome Chief Ross Montour and Lynn Konwaia'tan贸n:we's Jacobs to discuss environmental stewardship and action.
Read More - Jan. 30: Mohawk Environmental Stewardship and Action
Over two days of workshops Jan. 21-22, 150 employees and students learned the three things to say if someone ever discloses they have been sexually assaulted and other tips for sexual violence bystanders.
To review or learn these three phrases and to get more tips, click Read More for the news report about the workshop.
Dean of Academic Initiatives Ray Bourgeois, who is also part of the Dawson AI team, tells us about this new AI tool in a feature article.
Kieran Huxley began working at 星空传媒视频 in 1985 as an audiovisual technician. He has held a variety of jobs at the College in three and a half decades culminating in his current job as Coordinator of IT Operations. On Friday, Kieran will retire.
To find out what Kieran liked best at Dawson and what's next, click read more.
Susie Wileman began working at Dawson in 1992 as a guidance counsellor. This Friday, Susie will retire from her current job at Dawson as a psychologist in the Student AccessAbility Centre.
To find out what Susie liked best at Dawson and what's next, click read more.
Decolonization was the subject of two workshops at Ped Days Jan. 13-14. Everyone can participate in decolonization efforts, Catherine Richardson said at her workshop. To read more of what she shared and to get practical tips and resources on decolonization, click Read More to go to the news article.
As part of our commitment to well-being for all, employees are encouraged to drop by the Lower Atrium on Bell Let's Talk Day on Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come show your support for mental health, get informed about resources and take a selfie with an encouraging message for Bell swag (while quantities last).
We would like to remind you that 星空传媒视频 offers all employees free and immediate emotional support through the Employee Assistance Program (E.A.P.). The confidential counselling line is open 24 hours/day 365 days/year. Click on Read More for a link to the EAP webpage.
Read More - Jan. 29: employees invited to participate in Bell Let’s Talk Day
The Faculty Hub has two great workshops planned for faculty professional development next month:
The most recent Resist Violence project is available now! Don鈥檛 forget to subscribe!
In 2019-2020, S.P.A.C.E (Sciences Participating with Arts and Culture in Education) held its second annual writing competition.
R茅ussir en fran莽ais au bureau is听an online non-credit intermediate French course.听Continuing Education and Community Services (CECS) is offering this great opportunity to polish your office French. Deadline to register is this Thursday, Jan. 30.听The 24-hour course will be given听Thursdays 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. from Feb. 6 to March 26. Students will also receive 21 hours of complementary videos and exercises.
Come to the CECS office (2H.1) to benefit from employee registration rates.
Early bird pricing for golf ends Feb. 1!听The 15th Annual Dawson Foundation Golf Tournament will take place June 10 at Summerlea Golf and Country Club. Click read more to register now.
To celebrate the Chinese New Year and to strengthen relations with the local Chinese community, the Confucius Institute at 星空传媒视频 co-sponsored a Chinese New Year Gala at Place des Arts Jan. 18. The evening was a showcase of Chinese culture featuring dance, acrobatics and singing. The Chinese New Year, which was officially welcomed Jan. 24-25, is the major celebration of the year for the Chinese. Wishing everyone great happiness and prosperity for the Year of the Rat!
Social Science Week is next week: Feb. 3- 7.
Plan your week:听session descriptions听
To reserve for your class or for more info, contact organizers Vivien Watson or Nancy Rebelo.听
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Last Modified: January 28, 2020
