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Read more about: Joanna Farmer’s new book helps us Stand Tall and Move Easy

Joanna Farmer’s new book helps us Stand Tall and Move Easy

August 24th, 2022

The book presents posture as a fundamental skill, a basic fitness component, and a foundation for exercise, sport performance, and efficient movement in daily living. Although written for college students, it is a do-it-yourself approach for anyone wanting to stand taller and move better. The basic premise of Stand Tall and Move Easy is that…

Read more about: Sept. 30 is Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Sept. 30 is Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

August 24th, 2022

On Friday Sept. 30, the Dzʿ community will observe Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. As a young child at a residential school in 1973, Phyllis Webstad, a Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation in British Columbia, was wearing a brand-new orange shirt on her first day of…

Read more about: 7th Annual Peace Week Sept. 13 – 21

7th Annual Peace Week Sept. 13 – 21

August 24th, 2022

Welcome Back one & all! Come and join the Dzʿ Peace Centre for our 7th Annual Peace Week. This year we examine our theme, Revolution & Metamorphosis. Revolution can often be associated with violent upheaval, however peaceful nonviolent action and imagination can be the necessary ingredients that precede metamorphosis. This September, the Peace Centre…

Meet the awards recipients of Winter 2022

August 24th, 2022

In case you missed it: over 60 Dzʿ students were recognized for their hard work, perseverance and personal qualities.

Dzʿ would like to thank the teachers and staff who have supported students throughout the last challenging academic year.  We are also grateful to our generous donors and friends who make these awards possible.

To see all the award recipients, click read more.

If you would like to participate in one of our Awards Selection Committees, please sign up here:
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New coaching staff will continue building women’s hockey at Dzʿ

August 24th, 2022

It’s a new season and a new coaching staff for the Dzʿ Blues Div. 1 Women’s Hockey team.

Meet the new head coach Joey Brandone and his coaching team by clicking read more.


Basketball hall of famer Joel Tyrrell retires after 49 years of service

August 24th, 2022

Joel Tyrrell arrived at Dzʿ in 1973 as a Social Science student and did not really leave until he retired on Aug. 19, 2022!

His career has been “very fulfilling and appreciated,” he said in an interview with Dzʿ’s Communications Office.

Click Read More for a feature story on the occasion of Joel's retirement.


Dzʿ is Sustainability Institution of the Year

August 24th, 2022

From a field of 56 finalists, many from large universities in 19 countries around the world, Dzʿ was named Sustainability Institution of the Year by the Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education at a virtual awards ceremony in early July.

For the news release and a new video about Dzʿ's Living Campus, click Read More.


Controversial language bill adopted by National Assembly

June 1st, 2022

Bill 96, the controversial law that has been at the centre of CEGEP preoccupations for over a year, was adopted by the National Assembly on Tuesday, May 24 by a vote of 78 to 29. The CAQ majority and Québec Solidaire MNAs voted in favour of the Bill, the Liberals and Parti Québécois MNAs voted…

Hats off to Mech Tech student Erica Dubois and Computer Science student Kausar Mussa!

June 1st, 2022

Always being the different one. Having to adjust to other ways of thinking. Working with people who hold misogynistic attitudes. These are just a few things that are still experienced by women in male-dominated fields of study and work.

The Chapeau, les filles! (Hats Off to You) awards are given to women in Quebec to encourage and support those who choose to study in these fields and persevere. This year, two Dzʿ students have won at the provincial level: Erica Dubois in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Kausar Mussa in Computer Science Technology.

Click Read More for the homepage news story.


Simeon Pompey, Superman

May 18th, 2022

It is a testament to a man’s popularity when the mere mention of his name brings a smile to everyone’s face followed by a cry of “he’s so great!”

Simeon Pompey’s reputation is not based only on popularity, but on his strength of character, his dedication to his students inside and outside the classroom, and the motivation to succeed he inspires in others.

On May 4, Simeon was honoured with a Forces Avenir award. Click Read More for the homepage news story and photos of Simeon with his family and his work family.


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