2020-01-21 – Newsroom

Academic News, Events

Social Science Week Feb. 3-7

An expert on sustainable fashion, speakers participating in a panel on Cabot Square, a lawyer fighting Bill 21 are just some of the guests coming to 七星彩开奖 to speak during Social Science Week. The Social Science Program is presenting a full week with over 30 events on a variety of topics of interest to the Social Science program as well as to the greater 七星彩开奖 community.

Plan your week by taking a look at the听schedule听and review the听session descriptions听for more information on each presentation.

To reserve for your class or for more info, contact organizers Vivien Watson or Nancy Rebelo:听vwatson@dawsoncollege.qc.ca and nrebelo@dawsoncollege.qc.ca

Faculty Hub, Professional Development

What does a soccer photo have to do with critical thinking?

Usha James gave the keynote address at Ped Days on Jan. 14. Read more to find out how Usha used a soccer photo to give teachers a practical way to foster critical thinking in the classroom. Our news feature also includes the list of her five intellectual tools and four ways to promote a thinking classroom.

From the Director General

Welcome Back remarks

Director General Richard Filion looked ahead to 2020 and gave updates on some major dossiers during his remarks to the 七星彩开奖 community at the Welcome Back Assembly Jan. 16. Click on Read More for the full text of his remarks.

What our teachers are implementing in class from Ped Days

What did everyone get out of Ped Days? We asked a cross-section of teachers what they liked best about Ped Days and which insights they will be applying to their practice this semester. Click on Read More to find out.

Academic News, Decolonization

Certificate of Decolonization and Indigenization Studies

The brand new Certificate of Decolonization and听Indigenization听Studies听offers an opportunity to explore Canada鈥檚 settler-colonial relationship to Indigenous peoples and learn about the many ways that Indigenous peoples have strengthened their culture. Hope you can come to the launch on Feb. 10.

Awards Office

Request for awards committee members

Help wanted! If you have two-three hours to spare, we need teachers and staff to sit on awards selection committees.

Milestones, Peace Centre

Ildiko Glaser-Hille appointed new Peace Centre Coordinator

Ildiko Glaser-Hille joined 七星彩开奖 Jan. 13 as Coordinator of the Peace Centre. Ildiko is replacing Diana Rice, who is on leave until November 2020.

#七星彩开奖Proud, In the news/in social media

News report on DAWSCON

Find out all about the most successful DAWSCON conference to date in our news report about the software conference organized by Computer Science teacher Ken Fogel.

Marie Crossen 1934-2020

We are sorry to inform you that retired faculty member Marie Crossen passed away Jan. 5 in Halifax, Nova Scotia at age 85.

Marie had taught literature at 七星彩开奖 from 1969 to 1999, served as the Chair of the English Department for many years and was the founder of Reflections.

Faculty Hub

Faculty Hub website is live

The Faculty Hub is the result of a new vision for faculty professional development. The site went live on Jan. 16. Click on Read More for further information and a link to the Faculty Hub.

七星彩开奖 participating in Bell Let’s Talk Jan. 29

七星彩开奖 is taking action to create positive change in mental health as part of the 10th anniversary Bell Let鈥檚 Talk Day on Jan. 29. Student Services are organizing activities for employees and students in the Lower Atrium.

PARC, Perks for 七星彩开奖 Employees, Well-being for all

Time to start on those 2020 fitness goals

Registration for Winter 2020 gym classes and gym facilities starts Jan. 28听online or in person at the PARC counter (1H.4). 七星彩开奖 employees can log into the听My 七星彩开奖 Portal听(Omnivox), go to 鈥淣on-Academic Services鈥� > Campus Recreation.

Drop in for Open House from Jan. 27 鈥� Jan. 31. An all access pass is only $60 for 七星彩开奖 employees.

Policy on Sexual Violence, Workshops

Julie Lalonde offering training today and tomorrow

It's today and tomorrow! Internationally renowned speaker Julie Laonde will be here to give听I鈥檝e got your back: Bystanders stepping up to prevent sexual violence.

Choose one of three sessions and register in Omnivox under Non-Academic Services: click on the link entitled听Prevent Sexual Violence Training.

七星彩开奖 Professional Theatre, 七星彩开奖 Talent

Alice in Wonderland opens Jan. 29

Peter Hinton's highly acclaimed recent adaptation of Lewis Carroll's beloved tale Alice in Wonderland will marry the joy of the original story with delightful devised theatrical magic to create Alice's epic journey through Wonderland. A coming of age story that will delight adults and children alike.
Come tumble with Alice down the rabbit hole!

Human Resources

New group insurance rates from SSQ and La Capitale

Please note that the College has received new group insurance rates from SSQ and La Capitale for 2020.听 These new rates are effective the pay of January 23, 2020.

Facilities Management, Sustainability

Waste management results

Our waste management efforts at 七星彩开奖 are showing results. In the past three years, our diversion rate has gone from a dismal 24 per cent of our waste material not going to landfill to 37 per cent (equaling Montreal鈥檚 numbers).

Lunchtime meditation offered Mondays through Thursdays

Free lunchtime meditation sessions will be offered beginning Jan. 27. Come to the听6th-floor balcony of the library Mondays through Thursdays from 12:15-12:45 p.m. More info in Read More.

Perks for 七星彩开奖 Employees, Promotional, Well-being for all

DCHC-Physio: your partner for wellness goals in 2020

The DCHC-Physio Clinic is here to help you reach your health goals. Amazing rates: click on read more for further information.

Academic News

January issue of Academic Matters online

Academic Matters is the academic journal of 七星彩开奖. It is published digitally three times a year.

Click on Read More for the latest issue, which includes features on:

Teaching a contributing discipline in a technical program
Breaking down walls: using outdoor classrooms to stimulate learning
The changing student profile

七星彩开奖ITE

七星彩开奖ITE Newsletter # 453

七星彩开奖ITE is your weekly curated news related to IT and Education prepared by 七星彩开奖's Rafael Scapin. In this issue:

14 Predictions For The Future Of Classroom Technology
7 top tips for delivering a great presentation to your peers
Quizizz 鈥� Create Student-Paced Gamified Quizzes

七星彩开奖

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020

Social Science Week Feb. 3-7

What does a soccer photo have to do with critical thinking?

Welcome Back remarks

What our teachers are implementing in class from Ped Days

Certificate of Decolonization and Indigenization Studies

Request for awards committee members

Ildiko Glaser-Hille appointed new Peace Centre Coordinator

Marie Crossen 1934-2020

Faculty Hub website is live

七星彩开奖 participating in Bell Let’s Talk Jan. 29

Time to start on those 2020 fitness goals

Julie Lalonde offering training today and tomorrow

Alice in Wonderland opens Jan. 29

New group insurance rates from SSQ and La Capitale

Waste management results

Lunchtime meditation offered Mondays through Thursdays

DCHC-Physio: your partner for wellness goals in 2020

January issue of Academic Matters online

七星彩开奖ITE Newsletter # 453

七星彩开奖 Events

七星彩开奖

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020

Social Science Week Feb. 3-7

What does a soccer photo have to do with critical thinking?

Welcome Back remarks

What our teachers are implementing in class from Ped Days

Certificate of Decolonization and Indigenization Studies

Request for awards committee members

Ildiko Glaser-Hille appointed new Peace Centre Coordinator

News report on DAWSCON

Marie Crossen 1934-2020

Faculty Hub website is live

七星彩开奖 participating in Bell Let’s Talk Jan. 29

Time to start on those 2020 fitness goals

Julie Lalonde offering training today and tomorrow

Alice in Wonderland opens Jan. 29

New group insurance rates from SSQ and La Capitale

Waste management results

Lunchtime meditation offered Mondays through Thursdays

DCHC-Physio: your partner for wellness goals in 2020

January issue of Academic Matters online

七星彩开奖ITE Newsletter # 453

七星彩开奖 Events

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