Despite the mixed emotions about a return to campus, many acknowledge that in-person learning is best for students. “These are formative years for our students,” said Jonathon Sumner (Faculty, Physics). “It is tough to spend these years in isolation.” Jonathon is happy that students will get to come back and will certainly not miss teaching…
The butterflies are returning to Dawson and new employees and employees who have never fostered a butterfly will have priority for adoption. “We are excited about the return of students and employees to the college grounds,” said Jennifer de Vera of Dawson’s Sustainability Office. “The butterflies are a hopeful symbol of change and new beginnings.”…
This year’s valedictorian is a future physician with a passion for social justice. Enriched Science student Meygan Brody has been selected to address Dawson’s Class of 2021 at Virtual Graduation on June 30. “I’m absolutely honoured,” Meygan said in an interview with Dawson’s Communications Office. “I really grew as a student and as a person…
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 Dawson 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. “Our health…
One of the beloved springtime traditions at Dawson College is Vernissage Season when the graduating students exhibit their work to the Dawson community, alumni, industry players and potential employers. This year, the events will once again be virtual and will build on last year’s experience. Here are the Vernissage event dates for graduating students in…
The Illustration Program, the Sustainability Office and Taking Root Inc. collaborated on a project to capture key events of the migratory flight of two species of native Quebec birds from urban forests near Dawson College to the newly replanted forests of Nicaragua. Second-year students in Stéphanie Aubin’s two classes were each assigned a bird, the…
Travelling to Cuba is the highlight of the North-South Studies (NSS) Profile in the Social Science Program at Dawson. “Every year, we go to a country in the South,” said Gisela Frias, the North-South Profile Coordinator. “This trip strengthens solidarity and establishes bonds and often lifelong friendships among the students.” The past two academic years,…
Is there life on Mars? That question is propelling the mission of the Perseverance rover, which landed on the Red Planet Feb. 18. It has also driven the research of Dawson College Geography teacher and Mars researcher Richard Soare for over two decades. Specifically, Richard’s research has focused on finding evidence of near-surface ice in…
Asia Mason knew early on in her life that she wanted to be a photographer, but now the Photography major (Dawson, 2021) is not so sure. Collage, film clips, and sound are making their way into her work. If you have been in the college and wondered about the work in the display cases outside…
Queenie Clément (Class of 2017, ALC- Cinema | Communications) is a candidate to watch on the upcoming season of Quebec talent show Star Académie. On one of the first shows of the season, well known Quebec musician and host Ariane Moffatt exclaimed “mic drop!” in response to Queenie’s performance. Another host of the show, Gregory…
Last Modified: August 18, 2021
