March 17th, 2020
Set a timer for 10 to 15 minutes. Bring to mind a current challenge in your life that is the cause of some stress. A situation that you’re willing to work with at the moment. Not your biggest challenge but not so small that it causes no stress at all. A 3 on a scale…
2 p.m. today: virtual meditation meet-up
March 17th, 2020
In a time when leaders are telling us not to panic, meditation can help us make space to observe and befriend our emotional reactions. Daniel Goldsmith of our Humanities Department will offer a guided meditation on Zoom at 2 p.m. today. Click Read More for the link.
Dzʿ students start babysitting service for those in need
March 17th, 2020
Dzʿ student Tristan Hamer has created a volunteer movement of young people in high school and CEGEP to provide free or pay what you can babysitting services for people in need of childcare during the school shutdown. The students have been featured in Le Journal de Montréal and La Presse. Click Read More to read the article in La Presse.
March 17th, 2020
In the 2017 film, Going in Style, Michael Caine’s character found himself in the midst of a bank heist. As he handed his wallet to the robber, the masked thief gave it back to him, telling the old man, “It is a culture’s duty to take care of its elderly”. I’d like to extend that…
Help break the isolation of Dzʿ seniors and retirees
March 17th, 2020
Help us help the older members of our community. People over 70 are supposed to be staying inside at home.
If you are a staff member or a retiree over 70, let us know if you need a friendly telephone visit or if you could use a grocery or pharmacy drop off.
Younger staff, let us know if you are available to help out. We will match you up!
Please contact Carey-Ann Pawsey or Lucy Segal at cpawsey@dawsoncollege.qc.ca or at lsegal@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Important message about COVID-19
March 10th, 2020
If you have symptoms of COVID-19 (Coronavirus):
***Fever***Cough*** Difficulty breathing***
Call 811 for advice from a health professional and please do not come to Dzʿ or other public places.
Please continue to be vigilant about hand washing, cough and sneeze into your elbow, and discard used kleenex.
Schools and school employees across Quebec have an important role to play in the prevention and management of the COVID-19 outbreak. Please take a few moments to read the information, provided by the Quebec Government in English and French in the Read More link.
Humans Who Grow Food features Jenn de Vera
March 3rd, 2020
The more than 300,000 people around the world who follow the social media gardening site Humans Who Grow Food met Jenn de Vera of the Sustainability Office. Jenn and her garden were featured Feb. 24. Click on Read More to see the post on Facebook and photos of Jenn's home garden.
Help us all stay healthy
March 3rd, 2020
- Wash your hands properly and frequently; avoid touching your face; sneeze and cough into your arm; promptly dispose of kleenex in the garbage.
- If you plan on traveling outside Canada, check the travel advisories:
- If you experience fever, coughing and have trouble breathing, seek medical help by phone first (call Info Santé 811)
- If you are sick, stay home
- To learn how to wash your hands thoroughly, watch the 1-minute video by the WHO in the Read More link.
Only $20/month for PARC
February 25th, 2020
Joining PARC is only $20/month for the remaining season. Your modest investment in your health will get you access to 10 classes, open gym periods to play badminton, volleyball and soccer, and access to two weight rooms with weights and cardio machines, such as spinning machines and treadmills. For the complete offering and info on joining, click Read More.
Give blood today and tomorrow at Dzʿ
February 25th, 2020
Every 80 seconds, someone in Quebec needs blood.
Your blood may be needed by someone who has had an accident, is having surgery or is being treated for an illness: 1,000 donations of blood are needed every day. Donate blood today and tomorrow at Dzʿ in 3C.1:
Tuesday, Feb. 25: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 26: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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