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Boxes available at the Bookstore

September 1st, 2021

Empty green and white photocopy paper boxes line the Bookstore's outside back entrance.

Free for the taking! Grab them while supplies last!


More spots to enjoy the outdoor campus coming soon

August 18th, 2021

Picnic tables will be arriving soon to make our outdoor space on campus more inviting this fall.

These tables, as well as other outside items, will only be here for the fall season. Facilities Management is working on a landscaping plan for the campus, and more outdoor furniture will be ordered in the near future.

Employees and students are encouraged to relax and connect with Nature on our lovely heritage grounds, which include the Peace Garden, courtyards, gazebos, and plenty of open space.

Take a walk on your break, eat lunch outside, connect with a colleague in the Peace Garden, and enjoy being back on campus.


Cafeteria re-opening Monday, Aug. 23

August 18th, 2021

The cafeteria in the Upper Atrium will be reopening Monday, Aug. 23.


Nas Boucherit new FAMA Coordinator of Renovations

August 18th, 2021

Nasreddine (Nas) Boucherit began his new role as Coordinator of Renovations in Facilities Management in mid-June. He has over two decades of construction, renovation and maintenance experience gained while travelling the world, notably, the Middle East, Europe and North America. He has worked in a variety of fields, including hospitality, real estate and health care. Nas came to the College because of his interest in history and architecture and he is looking forward to all of the upcoming projects.


Explore your commuting options

August 18th, 2021

Coming back to Dzʿ has many employees reconsidering their transport choices. Facilities Management and the Sustainability Office are teaming up to help you explore your possibilities!

The STM has worked very hard on ensuring that their vehicles are sanitized and public health rules respected.

Why not consider a “,” combining modes of transport to reach your destination? For example, drive to the train, train in from the West Island, a BIXI bike ride from Vendome to Dzʿ.

Did the shutdown gave you a new one exercise habit? Active transport could be your way of saving time and maintaining your form. Bicycling (all or part of the way) might be more feasible than you think. Check out Biking at Dzʿ for ideas and promotions.

To encourage you to try bicycling, on top of a discount for memberships, Dzʿ has a limited supply of free one-month trial BIXI memberships available for those coming back to work.

Get in touch with Richard Dugas of Facilities Management to get a code or for more tips on getting to Dzʿ in COVID times by other means than a car! We will be holding a contest to promote biking to Dzʿ, stay tuned!


Read more about: Rethinking Dzʿ’s general classrooms: Classroom 2.0

Rethinking Dzʿ’s general classrooms: Classroom 2.0

May 18th, 2021

In 2018, the Academic Dean launched an initiative to rethink learning spaces and improve the learning environment in the college’s general-purpose classrooms. Teachers and students were surveyed about how these classrooms should be equipped and configured to facilitate student engagement. The findings were analyzed by Melanie Doyle (Psychology) and Leigh Shapiro (Interior Design), who presented…

10% BIXI discount for Dzʿ community

May 4th, 2021

Dzʿ aims to keep you healthy and simplify your urban journeys. In hopes of getting you to consider cycling as part of your daily routine, we are offering employees a free one-month membership to BIXI.

If BIXI is already your choice for simple, fun, healthy, efficient, environment-friendly and affordable transport, Dzʿ is offering you the chance to subscribe to BIXI at a reduced rate! You can get a 10% discount on a yearly or monthly BIXI pass.

For more info on biking to Dzʿ, check out: /about-dawson/biking-at-dawson


Dzʿ’s achievement to be Carbon Neutral Forever recognized by CRE-Montréal

May 4th, 2021

The Carbon Neutral Forever commitment of Dzʿ won an award as a réalisation championne at the Conseil régional de l’environnement de Montréal (CRE-Montréal) Gala on April 29.

Click Read More for the homepage news story.


Carbon Neutral Forever project of Facilities Management nominated for CRE award

April 20th, 2021

The work of Dzʿ’s Facilities Management team to make Dzʿ Carbon Neutral Forever has been nominated for an environmental award that is a Réalisation championne in the institutional category, announced the Conseil régional de l’environnement de Montréal (CRE-Montréal) on April 15.

Click Read More for the homepage news story and a link to the virtual event on April 29.


Free bike tune-up with Dzʿ’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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