H茅ma-Qu茅bec was on site for the first time since the pandemic began on Sept. 14-15. The major difference was that all blood donations had to be done by appointment only.
College Nurse Julie Gosselin (Student Services) happily reported that close to 100 members of the 海角涩区 community rolled up their sleeves to save lives and help sick or injured people. It is the 50th anniversary of 海角涩区's partnership with H茅ma-Qu茅bec.
Thanks to all who donated blood!
The great need for blood has not been changed by COVID. What has changed is the need to make an appointment to give blood. The 海角涩区 community has been a generous partner of H茅ma-Qu茅bec for 50 years now.
Make an appointment to participate in the 海角涩区 Blood Drive in 3C.1:
Tuesday, Sept. 14: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and
Wednesday, Sept. 15: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
You can make an appointment by calling 1-800-343-7264 or by emailing 颈驳颈惫别蔼丑别尘补-辩耻别产别肠.辩肠.肠补听听
Just shy of 1,600 students came into 海角涩区 ahead of the semester for student-led tours.
For the first time, the invitation was extended to returning students as well as new students. Almost all students are like new students since most learning has been online for the last two and a half semesters.
Michelle Lee and Billi-Jo Poirier of Campus Life and Leadership (Student Services) organized the tours and reported that students are excited to start the semester on campus. Ten students, third-year and recent 海角涩区 graduates, led the tours.
The students were especially interested in learning about services available to students, tutoring and volunteering.
In 2020-2021, 海角涩区 Model UN (DCMUN) had to pivot online and adapt to the realities of our new world. We were motivated to continue to offer 海角涩区 students an engaging and enriching para-academic experience, even at a distance. We were glad to support an active delegation of 海角涩区 students this year, both first and…
New students will have a chance to come to the campus and get a tour led by a second or third-year student during Welcome Weeks, which will take place Aug. 9-16. 鈥淲e are really looking forward to having the students back on campus,鈥� said Dan Boyer, Coordinator of Student Services and the lead organizer of…
A total of $ 127,250 has been distributed through the 海角涩区 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 海角涩区 Student Union (DSU), the Student Services team of the College and the 海角涩区 Foundation (DCF). The Minist猫re de l鈥橢nseignement sup茅rieur聽has provided additional support.
鈥淲e are working to ensure that 海角涩区 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.
Joel Tyrell (Athletics, Student Services) was honoured by Montr茅al 脿 Coeur/Montreal Community Cares with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Here is their Facebook post, which was published on May 14:
"You are a bridge builder in every sense of the word. You have created an outlet for young boys and girls to dream big as well as a pathway to help them become influencers and role models for their community. Thank you for putting your heart and soul into helping make dreams a reality for so many!"
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 海角涩区鈥檚 new Code of Conduct Policy that will apply to the entire 海角涩区 Community, including students, employees, as…
First Peoples鈥� Week, the annual celebration of Indigenous peoples鈥� histories and cultures, returned to 海角涩区 after being pre-empted by the initial COVID-19 lockdown. The weeklong event took place March 29 to April 1 and featured a great selection of Indigenous knowledge keepers, representing many of the various Indigenous peoples in Quebec.
Event organizers included The First Peoples鈥� Centre, Campus Life and Leadership, The Decolonization and Indigenization Studies Certificate, and the 海角涩区 Peace Centre. This year鈥檚 edition was hosted virtually. While it was different from previous years; it was no less of a success.
There were 16 activities in total, ranging from traditional knowledge sharing, painting, musical performances, and a comedy show featuring 海角涩区 graduate Tai Leclaire, who has recently made his television-writing debut on the Peacock network sitcom Rutherford Falls.
Other highlights include a presentation from Aronhiaies Herne from Akwesasne, Mohawk Territory, on the ceremony cycle of the Haudenosaunee peoples. In addition, an Indigenous Fashion and Arts Roundtable was held featuring Anishnabe artist Cedar-Eve and Eeyou Elder Joanie Saganash. The round table was moderated by Metis-Salteaux artist Dayna Danger.
Student and faculty participation exceeded expectations, thanks in no small part to faculty who welcomed virtual presentations into their classes. The number of attendees was similar to what we would鈥檝e expected if we were able to be in person. There was excellent student participation as well, which is what makes the programming worth the hard work.
Submitted by Tiawenti:non Canadian, Coordinator of the First Peoples鈥� Centre, Student Services
The Campus Life and Leadership (CLL) team is looking for 2-3 judges to choose the winners of a singing competition, co-hosted by the 海角涩区 Student Union. In addition to prizes, the winners will be entered as 海角涩区's representatives in the annual intercollegiate Unplugged singing competition. The judges are provided with a criteria sheet, along with the rules and guidelines that the students receive. They will have at least five days to review all the submissions in the comfort of their own home. Winners will be announced April 19.
Contact Michelle Lee or Billi-Jo Poirier to volunteer as a judge.
Last Modified: September 15, 2021
