In case you missed it: nearly 3,000 Dawson students made up the Class of 2022, graduating from the College in the Summer and Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 sessions, making it the largest group of graduates yet. Over 800 attended three ceremonies at Place des Arts on June 22.
Arwen Low was one of three valedictorians and you can watch her inspiring address on YouTube.
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It was challenging to live life to the fullest during the early phase of the pandemic. If you need some inspiration for making the most of life, read on about Enriched Science soon-to-be graduate Megan Oleksiw, one of Dawson’s three valedictorians for the Class of 2022.
Speaking as valedictorian “is a touching honour,” Megan said in an interview with Dawson’s Communications Office, “especially given the heartfelt attachment I feel toward our college community. Dawson College and the exceptional people I’ve been privileged to exchange with have empowered me to actively strive to be my best self.”
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You can feel the spark, even on a Zoom call. A few minutes with Linnea Nguyen and you know this young woman is ready to take on the world. It’s no wonder she has been chosen to represent the graduating Class of 2022 as the valedictorian at the June 22 Social Science graduation ceremony at Place des Arts.
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This is the last D News for the 2021-2022 academic year. The next D News is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 24 and the next D Announcements is planned for Wednesday, Aug. 17. Our invitation to you to share your news and information is always open. Use the contribution form or write to commsoffice@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
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The Communications Office wishes our colleagues and the entire Dawson community a wonderful summer!
Despite spending her first year of CEGEP online, Liberal Arts student Arwen Low was quick to get involved in the Dawson community life. Her efforts in making a difference for her fellow students have led to her nomination as valedictorian. She will be addressing Dawson graduates in Social Science & Business Technologies of 2022 at the 2:30 p.m. Graduating Ceremony on June 22 at Place des Arts.
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On Wednesday, June 1, all Dawson employees were invited to drop by the 4A-B hallway to receive free pink lemonade, cookies, and a brand new Dawson mug to celebrate the college's new branding.
Thank you to all who came by, the giveaway was a great success!
Those who haven't had the chance to collect their mug may schedule a pickup at the Communications Office by contacting sricci@dawsoncollege.qc.ca before June 20.
There was an overwhelming response from graduating students indicating they plan to attend the graduation ceremony at Place des Arts on June 22. As a result, the Communications Office had to make some major changes to the proceedings, including the addition of a third ceremony at 10 a.m.
By the deadline to respond, over 800 about-to-be Dawson graduates had RSVP'd yes! Many of these students were deprived of their high school graduation in 2020. The last time Dawson had an in-person graduation was in June 2019.
To celebrate our new branding and our Dawson employees, please stop by the table set up between the Director General's office in 4A and the Academic Dean's office in 4B on Wednesday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All employees will receive a small gift from the College.
We look forward to seeing the Dawson community!
The provincial Forces Avenir recognition program is back at Dawson after several years’ absence. Colleges and CEGEPs in Québec, as a group, chose not to participate until the process of nomination and selection was streamlined. For the first time in a long time, the program is back at the CEGEP level. Dawson’s only previous recipient…
Dawson's Communications Office is aiming to launch a new communications tool called D Announcements on May 11. This will be an email that comes out on Wednesdays in between issues of D News. Like a virtual bulletin board, it will be very brief and point form and include news briefs, announcements and links to the Dawson Events Calendar. The plan is that it will be distributed by email and live on the Dawson website. This is the pilot phase of the project. You can submit your information in point form to commsoffice@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Last Modified: August 24, 2022
