Deadline is Monday, Feb. 27! Up to $100,000 will be given out this year in the form of grants and project funding through Forces AVENIR awards. Find out more about the awards and how to apply or nominate a student or staff member in the Read More link.
At Fall Awards Night on Nov. 24, Susan and Michael Howlett were at Dawson for the presentation of the Anne-Marie Howlett Memorial Award in honour of their late sister and daughter, who was in her first year of Nursing when she passed away tragically 40 years ago.
Click Read More for the homepage news story about the two students who won this year.
The inaugural Harry Fainsilber Memorial Award was given to Parnia Akhavansaffar at the Fall Awards Night on Nov. 24. Several family members of the beloved Mathematics teacher who passed away in 2015 were in attendance.
Click Read More for the homepage story, including Parnia's thoughts on math.
The Dawson Teachers’ Union Polytechnique Memorial Scholarship is given to a student who has shown a commitment to persevering and overcoming obstacles within their field.
This year, the award was given to Fred-Dgennie Louis, a student in Computer Science, who said: “It means a lot and I am very grateful. It was the least thing I expected since figuring out my path and where I wanted to go has been a struggle. You know after high school, you’re thrown into a completely new environment, and you’re just expected to go on, graduate and then go to university.”
Click Read More for the homepage story, which includes Fred-Dgennie's message to students who are struggling and for women and gender minorities in male-dominated fields.
Dawson students received an early holiday gift this week: a $50,000 donation to seed awards, scholarships and grants for students in the arts. Details of the first award, honouring the late filmmaker and Dawson Cinema | Communication’s alumni Jeff Barnaby, will be published in the new year. Open to all Arts, Literature and Communication students…
The purpose of the Lieutenant Governor’s Medal is to recognize the involvement, determination and constant striving of Quebecers who have a positive influence in their community or the Québec nation. Dawson College can recommend up to two students. Faculty and staff members can nominate students to the Awards Office until 4 p.m. December 8. A selection…
Meet Dawson’s Fall 2022 Awards recipients! They are all current students at Dawson in a wide range of programs. These students are distinguished by involvement in the Dawson community, giving back or academic excellence and perseverance. Congratulations to our students and many thanks to all the donors and staff who make these awards possible.
At the celebration held on Nov. 24, we marked the 40th anniversary of the Anne-Marie Howlett Memorial Award, the inauguration of the Harry Fainsilber Memorial Award, given in memory of a beloved Dawson Mathematics teacher, and the return of the Dawson Teachers’ Union Polytechnique Memorial Scholarship.
Click Read More to see all the recipients of our Fall 2022 Awards.
REMINDER:
The Awards Office is accepting nominations for the following awards:
This award is offered by the Association of Dawson Professionals in memory of David Oliver. David was a beloved member of the Student Services staff who died at a young age and is fondly remembered by his colleagues and the students whose lives he touched. The award is given to a second- or third-year student in good academic standing, who shows great promise in leadership, and who best exemplifies a sense of responsibility and integrity within student activities. Dawson College faculty or staff members can nominate students for this award.
This award was established by the Fainsilber family in memory of the late Harry Fainsilber, a beloved Mathematics teacher at Dawson. The Harry Fainsilber Memorial Award is given to a second-year female student who, during her first year, has demonstrated perseverance and determination in the field of Mathematics. Faculty of the Mathematics Department can nominate students for this award.
For more details visit https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/awards-scholarships/nominate/
Looking for students who demonstrate strength of character, commitment to service, and leadership potential. The search for the 2023 cohort of Loran Scholars is on and applications are open.
They are looking for applications from students who challenge the status quo, who are insatiably curious, and who want to contribute to a brighter tomorrow —students who are forging their own paths with integrity, courage, and compassion.
There are upcoming webinars in English and French for educators, youth supporters and students in September and October. Space is limited so register soon.
Dawson last had a Loran scholar in 2020: Margaux Roncière (Class of 2020, Science- Pure and Applied). Read a feature here.
Click Read More for more info and how to apply.
Tuesday, Sept. 13 will mark 16 years since the terrible day when first-year student Anastasia de Sousa was lost and other members of the Dawson community were wounded.
It could be a time to experience the tranquility of the Peace Garden, which was created by the Dawson community as part of the healing process.
Other legacies from the community response include the Peace Centre, which will be hosting Peace Week Sept. 13-21, and the Sustainability Office, which leads sustainability efforts to promote well-being for all.
Every year, the College and the Dawson College Foundation honour the memory of Anastasia with the awarding of the Anastasia de Sousa Memorial Award at graduation.
To read about last year’s recipient: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/news/uncategorized/support-from-accessability-centre-and-caring-community-lead-anastasia-de-sousa-recipient-to-mcgill/
To make a donation: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E920349QE&id=66
Last Modified: February 22, 2023
