Update on Dawson’s AASHE audit
November 3rd, 2020
Dawson’s 211-page sustainability report was submitted to the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) review committee in September. Almost 90% of indicator reporting and supporting documents were accepted and the Sustainability Office has 60 days to respond to questions concerning the other 10%. This is Dawson’s first attempt at an international rating in sustainability and we are hoping to be recognized at a high level. The entire College community has worked hard to contribute data and processes and to modify practices that lead to well-being for all. Stay tuned for results soon!
Stay home if waiting for test result
November 3rd, 2020
If you have been tested for COVID-19, you must self-isolate at home while waiting for the result.
You cannot leave your house, come to the College or go out in public if you are waiting for your test result. You may have to wait several days to receive your result. In the meantime, you must be patient and wait at home.
COVID plan updated with new charts
October 20th, 2020
Dawson's COVID plan has been updated with two new flow charts. The charts cover accessing the College and what to if you develop symptoms. T
These new user-friendly versions are found in the Read More link.
October 20th, 2020
The Federal Government has announced that the Jacques Cartier Bridge will be open for the first time to winter cyclists this year. This and an ongoing commitment from the City to plough the “route blanche” bicycle path network make this year an exceptional one to start winter biking. If this sounds like a possibility you…
New mental health resource
October 20th, 2020
Find out more about mental health issues related to COVID-19 and how you can handle them in this easy to read visual pdf document in English produced by the Quebec Government. Click Read More to go to the document, recommended by our College Nurses.
Amplifying Sustainable Happiness
October 20th, 2020
Dawson participants, as well as many from outside the College, are experiencing the concept of Sustainable Happiness (SH) and exploring its implications, both personally and professionally.
During the next six months, SH facilitators will be offering programs for Dawson students, staff and managers. A program for another college will start next week.
A recent SH certificate was also just completed by Colleges and Institutes Canada staff in Ottawa, while a certificate offered in Spanish is on-going with an international group. Both external groups piloted the use of the SH Journal, also introduced to students within four Dawson psychology courses this semester.
Student Services will make 500 additional journals available to students, serving as a method that may help students distance from stress.
Sustainable Happiness programs review sustainability principles and actions that help us as individuals, help others, and/or help the planet. How these actions contribute to happiness, in turn, is identified as a component of well-being that involves positive emotions, satisfaction and fulfillment. Find more information about Dawson’s SH programs here.
Essential updates to keep everyone healthy
October 20th, 2020
If Public Health calls you, please answer the phone. This is critical for containing the spread of COVID-19. More info here.
You must self-isolate at home if you are awaiting test results. Everyone must self-isolate while waiting for a COVID-19 test result and then follow the instructions given to them at the time of their results from a person of the Public Health Department. More info here.
Wear a mask indoors and outdoors when you cannot maintain a 2-metre distance. The rule about masks also applies to when you are outdoors. More info here.
Dawson posts Important Updates as the situation evolves on this page.
Digital Maclean’s articles featuring Dawson now available
October 7th, 2020
Five new native trees planted
October 7th, 2020
Five new trees were planted on Monday at Dawson College in front of the Peace Garden along the paved area of the driveway.
The trees are native to Quebec forests in our region and include: two sugar maples, one black walnut, one bur oak and one beech.
"The black walnut and beech tree are two new species for the Dawson grounds," said Chris Adam of the Sustainability Office. "They will increase biodiversity, add shade over paved areas in the hot summer months and colour our grounds with red, orange and yellow colours in the fall."
The trees were dug out by a large "tree spade" machine at a tree nursery in Les Cèdres on Sept. 30 and delivered by a 45-foot flatbed truck. Each tree weighed approximately 5-6 tons!
The trees will be dormant for the winter and establish news roots in the spring. More trees will be added to our grounds next year.
Bike tips for fall and winter
October 7th, 2020
Riding your bike in the Fall at best is sunny cool days and colourful leaves. It is gorgeous! Unfortunately Fall can also be wet, cold and dark. Dressing for wetness on a bike is difficult. Try to have a change of dry clothes wherever you are headed.
Waterproof breathables are great as are synthetic or merino wool base layers. The trick is to have just the right number of layers to your onion. Gloves and a light toque will help you stay warm more than a thick jacket as they won't cause you to get wet from the inside.
It's important to remember that the sun goes down earlier. 5 p.m. in rainy late October can be quite dark! Be visible: be sure to be equipped to ride at night and in darkness, have blinking lights in the front and the back of your bike. Fenders will also go a long way in helping to keep you dry.
Finally, if you are thinking of extending your season into the winter, join us for a Zoom workshop on Oct. 28 at 12 p.m. Click Read More for the link to the meeting.
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