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Read more about: Miriam Home and Services is back on campus this summer

Miriam Home and Services is back on campus this summer

June 1st, 2022

Since its establishment in 1962, Miriam Home and Services has been providing rehabilitative, social, community, work and residential resources and services to people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders so they can reach their full potential. Over the years, Dzʿ has partnered up with the organization to offer its clients a range of work…

One new bird species spotted at Dzʿ during May birdwatching mornings

June 1st, 2022

In total, 14 people showed up for two early-morning birdwatching events at Dzʿ last month.

“Although it was unusually cold and migration delayed because of the cold spring, we managed to identify 15 species and add one new species to the Dzʿ Bird List: a house finch, bringing the total species seen to 55 on campus. A red-tailed hawk and pileated woodpecker were among the highlights,” reported organizer Chris Adam of the Sustainability Office.

A nesting robin is also present in one of the trees, Chris noted. The photo of a chipping sparrow was captured another year by Doug Smyth of Physical Education. The chipping sparrow has nested successfully in the Peace Garden area for three years now.


Swap Your Stuff: new Dzʿ community Yammer channel

June 1st, 2022

As moving season approaches for many, it’s a good time to let you know that there is a new Yammer group for the Dzʿ community called Swap Your Stuff- Dzʿ. College Nurse Julie Gosselin created it as her final project for her Sustainable Happiness course this year.

“It's basically an online platform to help people find, donate or swap their gently used stuff. Everything has to be free and it is meant to encourage solidarity and reuse amongst Dzʿ community members, both staff and students,” Julie explained.

Swap Your Stuff Yammer Community link:


Read more about: Mech Tech students address campus sustainability through research and design projects

Mech Tech students address campus sustainability through research and design projects

June 1st, 2022

Graduating students in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program recently presented the results of their group research and design projects, addressing environmental and sustainability issues found on Dzʿ’s campus.   As part of its inclusion in Dzʿ’s new Environment and Sustainability Certificate (ESC), the third-year design option course, Emerging Technologies, focuses on teaching students about…

Read more about: Award-winning women’s rights advocate Dr. Alaa Murabit on SDGs and global health

Award-winning women’s rights advocate Dr. Alaa Murabit on SDGs and global health

May 4th, 2022

The award-winning global security strategist, women’s rights advocate, and medical doctor, Dr. Alaa Murabit, is one of the leading global health and inclusive security experts of her generation. Her work has helped develop policies in 193 countries and impacted the lives of billions, and yet, she never intended to become an advocate. On April 27,…

Read more about: Dzʿ earns silver for excellence in sustainable development

Dzʿ earns silver for excellence in sustainable development

May 4th, 2022

Less than a year after receiving the international gold nomination by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), Dzʿ has won the Silver Excellence in Sustainable Development Award at the annual Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Conference. Director General Diane Gauvin was present to accept the honour at the conference held…

Birdwatchers wanted early mornings of May 11 & 18!

May 4th, 2022

More than 50 species of birds have been spotted on Dzʿ grounds and we would like to invite new and experienced birdwatchers to come and help identify migrating and resident species that have stopped to eat or rest on Dzʿ’s green city block. With your help, we can add more birds to our list!

Wednesday, May 11, 2022:   6:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday, May 18, 2022:   6:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.

Binoculars can be supplied- please contact the Sustainability Office to reserve: ܲٲԲٲⰪ岹ɲDzԳDZ𲵱.糦.

Meeting place: Dzʿ's Peace Garden (near northwestern corner of campus: Wood Avenue and Sherbrooke Street)

Photo: Common Yellowthroat by Doug Smyth (Physical Education)


Read more about: Nobel Peace Prize nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier addresses Dzʿ

Nobel Peace Prize nominee Sheila Watt-Cloutier addresses Dzʿ

April 20th, 2022

Nobel Peace Prize nominee and Inuit activist Sheila Watt-Cloutier was an Earth Week keynote speaker on April 20. Her talk passionately unpacked the deep interconnection of today’s most pressing issues. From climate change to its impacts on Inuit life and communities around the world, Sheila shed light on colonialism’s long-lasting and ongoing effects on the…

Dzʿ employees get 10% off BIXI

April 20th, 2022

Take advantage of Dzʿ's BIXI group discount!

Dzʿ students and employees get 10% off a BIXI seasonal pass!

Regular cost is $92 + tax per season. Dzʿ discount means you only pay $83 + tax.

To get the discount, download the clickable document and register before June 30.


Earth Week is on until Friday, April 22

April 20th, 2022

Earth Week activities include:

  • Bring your own mug and enjoy live music at the in Oliver’s (2C hallway) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • in the Upper and Lower Atrium from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • (registration required)
  • Come help open Dzʿ’s gardens at the (registration required)
  • (registration required)
  • Full program (some activities require registration):

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