Encourage your students to enter QWF College Writers Award competition
April 25th, 2024
The 2024 Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) College Writers Award seeking submissions from Quebec-based students enrolled at one of the sponsoring colleges (Champlain Regional College, ÆßÐDzʿª½±, Heritage, John Abbott, Marianopolis, and Vanier Colleges). This is a great opportunity for a student to get published and win a nice cash prize!
The prize will go to the best short story, poem, or work of non-fiction written in English between August 14, 2023 and June 3, 2024. The winner will be announced at the QWF Awards Gala in Montreal on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, and receive a $1,000 cash prize.
Talk to your students!
Visit the link for all the details.
Take part in the worldwide BioBlitz at ÆßÐDzʿª½± April 29
April 10th, 2024
People around the world will be participating in a four-day BioBlitz April 26-29, including students, staff, alumni, retirees, friends and neighbours of ÆßÐDzʿª½± on Monday, April 29. Take a break and drop by the Peace Garden at ÆßÐDzʿª½± anytime between 3 PM and 6 PM on April 29. This global BioBlitz is part of the .
Photo by Doug Smyth
Visit the link for the homepage news story and invite your friends and family to join you at ÆßÐDzʿª½± on April 29!
Upcoming CLÉO Pomodoro Workshops
April 9th, 2024
CLÉO's weekly Pomodoro workshops with technician Skyler Charlie are still going! They will now be held in the afternoon.
The next one is set for Friday, April 19 from 2 PM to 3 PM and will take place in 3F.3. The rest will be on Thursdays (from April 25 to June 13) in 3F.5 from 12 PM to 1 PM.
The goal of these workshops is to work on French tasks (Skyler Charlie will be there to help you), whether it be homework and assignments for students, or conversation and writing-skill development for staff and faculty. There will be a break between two 25-minute working periods during which a small activity will take place to help participants build a sense of community and refresh their minds.
To register, email: shudon@dawsoncollege.qc.ca.
Performa summer 2024 offerings
March 1st, 2024
ÆßÐDzʿª½± offers support for current teachers and educational professionals to engage in the accredited professional development program for college teachers from University of Sherbrooke. The Performa program encourages continuous learning directly relevant to teachers and professionals roles, taught by Cégep teachers and professionals.
View the in English that includes
- College Teaching and Course Design (PED601)
- How Students Learn (PED603)
- Fostering Creativity in Teaching and Learning (PRF-751)
The courses are held online and in blended learning format.
The deadline to register if you are new to Performa programs, program or independent study admission will be March 15. Contact Azra Khan, Pedagogical Counsellor, HR for more information.
Performa summer 2024 offerings
February 22nd, 2024
ÆßÐDzʿª½± offers support for current teachers and educational professionals to engage in the accredited professional development program for college teachers from University of Sherbrooke. The Performa program encourages continuous learning directly relevant to teachers and professionals roles, taught by Cégep teachers and professionals.
View the in English that includes
- College Teaching and Course Design (PED601)
- How Students Learn (PED603)
- Fostering Creativity in Teaching and Learning (PRF-751)
The courses are held online and in blended learning format.
The deadline to register if you are new to Performa programs, program or independent study admission will be March 15. Contact Azra Khan, Pedagogical Counsellor, HR for more information.
Sixth ÆßÐDzʿª½± cohort begins AI Launch Lab/ÆßÐDzʿª½± AI series Feb. 10
February 8th, 2024
AI Launch Lab and ÆßÐDzʿª½± AI are offering a sixth series of workshops on artificial intelligence beginning Feb. 10.
Registration is open to all college students for a free eight-week online course on Saturday mornings beginning Feb. 10.
Two students who were in previous workshop series shared their thoughts on the experience, uniquely available through this initiative. Visit the link to go the homepage news story.
Social Science Week is Feb. 12-16
February 8th, 2024
Social Science Week is next week! There is a diverse array of speakers and topics to interest everyone at ÆßÐDzʿª½±â€™s Social Science Week 2024, from Monday, Feb. 12 through Friday, Feb. 16. All events are taking place in 5B.16 at ÆßÐDzʿª½± and every day concludes with a Cinema Politica film screening at 6:30 PM.
Check out the updated schedule here: /programs/social-science-business-technologies/social-science/social-science-week
Teachers, please register your class here: Ìý
Performa info sessions in February for professionals & faculty
January 25th, 2024
Information sessions on the Performa professional development programs for teachers and professionals are taking place throughout the month of February Training programs are offered in both English and French.
Check out the website for more info and times:
Free French course registration extended to Jan. 30
January 25th, 2024
Professionals and support staff members are invited to register for free French courses through ÆßÐDzʿª½±â€™s Centre for Training and Development. ÌýThe deadline to register has been extended to Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 12 PM.
Check out the flyer for more info: French course for support staff and professionals
Cultural safety in the workplace lunch ‘n learn on Dec. 6
November 30th, 2023
The First Nations Human Resources Development Commission of Québec (FNHRDCQ), a long time partner of will give a talk online on Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 12 PM to 1 PM about cultural safety in the workplace. It aims to increase our knowledge of the cultural context and help us adopt practices that promote equity with First Nations. This is a first step in an ongoing process to recognize First Nations skills, improve their access to employment and ensure an inclusive development.
Simultaneous translation from French to English will be provided. For registration:
CRISPESH is a College Centre for Transfer (CCTT) in innovative social practices affiliated with Cégep du Vieux Montréal and ÆßÐDzʿª½±.
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