Student Wellness Challenge begins Feb. 15
February 9th, 2021
A Wellness Challenge for Students is being launched Feb. 15
Student Services, Sustainability and Communications have developed a peer to peer model that will encourage students to sustain healthy minds and healthy bodies through awareness and prevention.
Students will learn about how to create positive habits and find motivation from one another to combat the mental and physical burden they may be experiencing. Participants will earn entries into a draw for prizes throughout the semester.
Mental health and well-being are essential to student success. To find out more, students can follow @ on Instagram.
Coming up at the Peace Centre
February 9th, 2021
Tips from 七星彩开奖 colleagues for surviving isolation
February 9th, 2021
Three colleagues recently shared some great tips for surviving isolation. Here they are:
- From Jesse Lund (Theatre): Put on a vintage Jazz record recorded at a club, pour yourself a drink and enjoy the sounds of being out. Recommendation:
- From Tiawenti:non Canadian (Student Services-First Peoples' Centre): Find some great podcasts and learn new things. Recommendation: , particularly the episode entitled Crash Course on Mohawk Ironworkers.
- From Allison Freund (Human Resources): Do breathing exercises for relaxation. Recommendation:
Do you have a great recommendation to share? Email: commsoffice@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Powerful stories bring Indigenous perspectives to higher education
February 9th, 2021
Storytelling is at the heart of the oral cultures of Indigenous peoples in Canada. A unique project in Quebec led by 七星彩开奖 faculty uses storytelling to advance the inclusion and welcome of Indigenous cultures and students in higher education institutions.
鈥淥ur project is about changing the culture in academic institutions, underlining the need for Indigenous people to have leadership roles within these institutions and making sure that Indigenous perspectives are reflected and part of the educational experience for everyone,鈥� explained Michelle Smith, a faculty member of 七星彩开奖鈥檚 Cinema | Communications Department and principal investigator.
Click Read More to go to the Homepage news story.
Updates to Policy for a Smoke-Free College
January 26th, 2021
The Policy for a Smoke-Free College was updated in November. The main changes to the policy are:
- Progressive sanctions for students and employees, including fines
- Cannabis is prohibited
- Roles and responsibilities have been updated
- Third-hand smoke (residue that remains on objects) is included
- Tips and support available for employees through Human Resources and for students through College Nurse Julie Drolet
- What to do if a student is vaping/smoking during a Zoom class
Click Read More to go to the updated policy.
Professionals & support staff can sign up for Sustainable Happiness
January 26th, 2021
Professionals and support staff, there is an opportunity to take the 24-hour Certificate in Sustainable Happiness (SH) Course this semester. The program will run Feb. 12 through April 9 on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Participants will be introduced to the concept of Sustainable Happiness and explore its implications, both personally and professionally. This is an experiential and applied certificate.
Key topics include: sustainability, connecting with Nature, positive psychology, well-being, happiness, and healthy/sustainable lifestyles. All participants must complete a project that benefits the well-being of themselves, others and/or the planet to obtain the certificate.
Some examples of successfully completed projects last semester were plant-based recipe books, yoga / meditation challenges, going on daily dates with Nature, 30 days of acts of kindness, plant giveaways, vertical gardens at home, family wellness and a zero waste challenge.
To express your interest or place your name on the waiting list, go to
For more information, go to /sustainable/sustainable-happiness/
There is also a Certificate in SH course that will run Feb.15- April 12 for students.
January 26th, 2021
We need your help to break the isolation our students feel in the online learning environment and to help ease the stress caused by the pandemic. With your help, we aim to reach 2,000 students through our outreach efforts.聽 Our target group consists of second-year or third-year students who have failed at least one course…
七星彩开奖 reacts to AASHE gold in new video
January 26th, 2021
We could all use some good news to propel us through this difficult winter.
Many colleagues reached out with reactions in words and videos to the amazing news last month about 七星彩开奖 being officially recognized as a world leader in sustainability. All of these words and videos will be shared.
Click Read More for a brief news story and link to a new video compilation of 七星彩开奖 colleagues reacting. Next month, we will present a second compilation video. May this encourage you!
Students encourage teachers to use Sustainable Happiness in class at Ped Days
January 26th, 2021
At Ped Days on Jan. 20, the tables were turned as students taught teachers for the first time at the annual professional development event for teachers.
Four final-year CRLT students shared Sustainable Happiness with teachers in the hopes of making students and teachers in virtual classrooms more connected, engaged and happy.
Click Read More for the homepage news story.
Let’s Talk Day is Jan. 28
January 26th, 2021
Join the conversation on Jan. 28 and show your support for mental health by getting involved in Bell Let's Talk Day. This is largely a social media campaign. Check out and share the content on the official 七星彩开奖 social media channels as well as on the 七星彩开奖 Blues, CLL and Student Health social media channels.
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