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Join information sessions for all staff on new Code of Conduct

June 1st, 2021

As announced in the last issue of D News, a new Code of Conduct is coming into effect on August 1 for all staff, students and visitors to the ÆßÐDzʿª½± campus.

Human Resources, with the collaboration of Students Services, will be co-hosting two information sessions for all staff to learn more about the new Policy and provide the opportunity to ask questions:

  • Wednesday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  • Thursday, June 10, from 11 a.m. to noon

Please join us to learn more about how this new Policy will help ensure all members of the ÆßÐDzʿª½± Community are not only provided a safe and healthy environment but are treated with respect and civility.

An invitation will be sent shortly by email to All ÆßÐDzʿª½± with the links to join. 


Mentally Healthy At Work May 28 workshop

May 18th, 2021

Limited spots available for Mental Health in the Workplace, a workshop by Morneau-Shepell on Friday, May 28 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Understand more about the most common mental health issues.
  • Recognize the typical symptoms associated with mental health issues and the behaviours that can be expected and exhibited at work.
  • Develop strategies for helping themselves or others (where appropriate) who are demonstrating behaviours associated with mental health issues

All employees are welcome to attend this session. Support Staff and Professionals, please seek approval from your manager.

Click Read More for link to register. 


182 students have received DCFAB bursary to date

May 18th, 2021

A total of $ 127,250 has been distributed through the ÆßÐDzʿª½± Financial Aid Bursary (DCFAB) to 182 students to date. The average bursary was $699.

As a response to the economic hardships brought about by the pandemic, the DCFAB was set up last fall by the ÆßÐDzʿª½± Student Union (DSU), the Student Services team of the College and the ÆßÐDzʿª½± Foundation (DCF). The Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur has provided additional support.

“We are working to ensure that ÆßÐDzʿª½± students can continue their education without interruption. The creation of the DCFAB reflects our commitment to promote excellence in education, especially during difficult times," said Ursula Cabral of the DCF.

Students can continue to apply for the bursary through the DCF website.

Donations are still needed to keep helping our students in this unprecedented situation.


Peace Garden blooming on May 18

May 18th, 2021

Even though most of us are not on campus, the Peace Garden tulips were still blooming and beautiful on May 18, when this photo was taken. Send us your best photos of spring in your area and we will share them in the June 1 issue of D News, the last one before summer holidays.

Photo credit: Carey-Ann Pawsey, Communications Office


New Code of Conduct promotes safe environment for entire ÆßÐDzʿª½± Community

May 18th, 2021

Everyone who comes to work, attends class or visits the College campus has a right to not only a safe and healthy environment, but to be treated with respect and civility. These principles are the basis of ÆßÐDzʿª½±â€™s new Code of Conduct Policy that will apply to the entire ÆßÐDzʿª½± Community, including students, employees, as…

Art sale benefitting Peace Garden

May 18th, 2021

Until the end of May, you can purchase an original artwork by a ÆßÐDzʿª½± student or employee. All proceeds benefit the Peace Garden.

The goal of the Peace Garden is to create a green space that is both commemorative and symbolic of life and renewal, while making a positive environmental impact.

°Õ³ó±ðÌýPeace Garden grows a variety of native flowers and shrubs, and has pathways built in the shape of infinity loops, circular and flowing, that not only beautifies the grounds, but benefit local wildlife.

Check out the art sale in the Read More link. Photo from the archives. 


Interactive website helps you identify bird songs

May 18th, 2021

With many of us spending time at home, it can be a peaceful activity to observe which birds are dropping by our backyards and windows.

Perhaps you are wondering about the birds you hear as well.

There is a great website that features an illustration of many common birds in our area. You can click on a bird and hear its song as well as see its name.

Two of the birds you can hear are the Wood Thrush and the Chestnut-sided Warbler, featured in Stéphanie Aubin's Illustration class artwork, which we featured in the last D News. 

These two birds, which overwinter in Nicaragua, where ÆßÐDzʿª½± is planting trees to offset our carbon footprint, are supposed to be returning to Montreal around this time of year.

Click on Read More to go to the bird song website.


Nursing teacher promotes environmental understanding for Quebec nurses

May 18th, 2021

For more than 20 years, Fiona Hanley has been an activist and researcher studying the impact of the environment on our health. In recent years, the ÆßÐDzʿª½± Nursing Program teacher has been a key mobilizer in collaborating with the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) to create a climate change committee.

Click Read More for the homepage news story and a link to her recent article on the OIIQ website.


10% BIXI discount for ÆßÐDzʿª½± community

May 4th, 2021

ÆßÐDzʿª½± 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, ÆßÐDzʿª½± 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 ÆßÐDzʿª½±, check out: /about-dawson/biking-at-dawson


Meditation: part of working from home wellness

May 4th, 2021

Practicing meditation belongs in your self-care strategy. A simple technique is to go to a calm place, set a timer for 10 minutes, close your eyes and focus only on your breathing.

Here are some resources recommended by the College Nurses that can help you:


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