Enjoyable return to school and work at ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½±
August 30th, 2023
New students were welcomed over two days of programming Aug. 17 and 18 and staff were welcomed back by Director General Diane Gauvin and Academic Dean Leanne Bennett at the annual Welcome Back Lunch on Aug. 18.
A total of 2,396 new students participated in Welcome Days and over 400 staff and faculty attended the Welcome Back address and lunch.
Student Services Coordinator, Caroline Blouin, reported that βstudents were happy to be at ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± despite the rain.β They heard presentations from their sector dean, met the ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± Student Union team and learned more about their program and the services available to them.
New students were invited to explore the College, meet our mascot Blue at the photobooth, see a magic show, and learn about opportunities to volunteer and work. They also could pick up some free popcorn, treats and merchandise.
The highlight for Trudy Ste. Croix of the Campus Life team βwas the level of student engagement from our 16 student tour guides and 30 amazing student volunteers.β
Carolineβs highlight was βthe use of a software program to track attendance developed by Jonathan Perlman of ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½±βs IST team. This system cut down on wait times and kept the Lower Atrium from becoming chaotic.β
βWelcome Days is a team effort meaning that it canβt be successful without the participation of multiple departments, teachers, staff and student volunteers,β said Caroline. βIβd like to thank everyone who helped make these two welcome days possible, whether you gave a program presentation, set up one of the many rooms used, worked at the sign-in table, promoted your service, took students from one place to another or handed out popcorn!β
Temporary Closure of 6th floor Library
May 31st, 2023
Starting Monday, May 29 until the end of summer school, the 6th floor of the library will be closed due to painting. This project is part of our ongoing efforts to maintain and improve our library, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant environment for all.
Please note that the Chapel floor (5th floor) will be open for studying during the summer.
If you require any books located on the 6th floor (General Collection, Reference Collection or Paperback Collection), we kindly ask you to approach the library staff at the Circulation desk for assistance.
Don't forget that our online resources, including e-books, journal articles, research databases, and streaming collections are available 24/7 on the libraryβs website!
We will keep you updated on any changes to the closure schedule.
Miriam on Campus can help you until June 22
May 31st, 2023
The last day of the Miriam on Campus Program will be Thursday, June 22. The program will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
The programβs purpose is to promote the development of work, social and interpersonal skills in an integrated work environment for people with special needs. They are currently at ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± during the work week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Their office is located in the 5B. 16 area.
The Miriam members can help you with all kinds of tasks: small amounts of paper shredding, putting up and taking down posters, flattening boxes, and/or assembling the boxes, they help in the kitchen cafeteria (wrapping food for example), laundry, reception at PARC, helping out with a variety of gardening tasks, bringing items to shipping, mailing, packaging, cutting old folders, collecting recycling, assembling packages and much more.
You can reach out to Melicha Dorset if you would like some help: 514-931-8731,Β ext. 1537Β (ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± Program) or
melicha.dorset.miriam@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Ken Fogel presents new book to Library
May 31st, 2023
Ken Fogel (retired faculty, Computer Science) returned to ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± on May 25 to present a copy of his new book, Transitioning to Java. The book will help non-Java developers transition from whatever language they are using now to learning Java.
Claire Elliott of the Library team was on hand to receive the book. She said it will be proudly displayed in the Books by Faculty bookshelf (visible in the photo)
Outstanding ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± individuals honoured with Forces Avenir awards
May 17th, 2023
Three members of the ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± community were honoured with Forces Avenir awards on May 4: students Kitenge Kayembe and Fred-Dgennie Louis were recognized, respectively, for commitment and perseverance. Physics faculty member Joel Trudeau was honoured for his commitment to students.
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A student community built on sustainability is definitely a Forces Avenir
May 17th, 2023
The student-run ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± Sustainability Community is committed to supporting ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½±βs award-winning, globally recognized commitment to sustainability.
Led by Environmental Science students Narcisse Hassan and Kaligua Rochon, the students have worked on a variety of projects that support ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½±βs goal of promoting sustainability through reconnecting people, communities, and Nature.
On May 4, Narcisse and Kaligua received a Forces Avenir award in the Environment category for their ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± Sustainability Community project.
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Mahsa Aminiβs legacy is alive at ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½±
May 17th, 2023
In September 2022, Mahsa Amini was arrested in Iran for not wearing a hijab correctly. Eyewitnesses say she was severely beaten. Hours later, she died at the age of 22. Mahsa had just been admitted to university and intended to pursue law. Her death sparked protests in Iran and around the world.
At ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½±, the Mahsa Amini Initiative was created by students Kiana Lalavi, Shaneli Yaghoubi, Kiera Robak and Lina Adda. Their work was recognized on May 4 with the Forces Avenir Award in the category of Mutual Aid, Peace and Justice. Their project has also advanced for consideration at the provincial level.
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Professional Photography students staff grad portrait pop-up studio
May 3rd, 2023
The ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± Professional Photography students partnered again this year with Campus Life and Leadership (CLL) and members of the ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± Web Group to offer graduation portraits to over 600 of 2023 ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± grads. The collaboration is an excellent example of communities working together to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
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Meet ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½±βs 2023 Forces AVENIR cohort
May 3rd, 2023
Every year, ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± has had extraordinary students, teachers and staff who enrich our community with their projects, perseverance and passion.
This year, ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± is recognizing individuals: student Kitenge Kayembe and faculty member Joel Trudeau for their commitment; and student Fred-Dgennie Louis for her perseverance. ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± is also recognizing students for their great projects: Narcisse Hassan and Kaligua Rochon for the ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± Sustainability Project in the Environment category; and students Kiana Lalavi, Shaneli Yaghoubi, Kiera Robak and Lina Adda for The Mahsa Amini Initiative in the Mutual Aid, Peace and Justice category.
The local ceremony will be Thursday, May 4 at ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½±. Both projects are moving forward for consideration at the provincial level of Forces AVENIR. Check the next D News on May 17 for a feature on our 2023 laureates.
Students learn leadership skills and make lasting friendships at Model UN
April 19th, 2023
About 60 students were able to participate in the ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± Model United Nations (DCMUN) para-academic activity this year thanks in part to funding from the Student Academic Enrichment Fund of the ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½± Foundation.
Model UN has a long history at ΖίΠΗ²ΚΏͺ½±, with the activity running on and off since the late 1990s. The current iteration of DCMUN was established in the 2010-2011 academic year and has been running ever since.
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