Dawson graduate and tattoo artist Caitlin Lindstrom-Milne (Dawson Class of 2014, Illustration) was chosen to design the Royal Canadian Mint’s Remembrance Day coin this year. Her story was featured by Global Montreal on Nov. 10.
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Tommy Diamantakos (Class of 2002, Cinema | Communications) is happy to be back at Dawson.
In July, Tommy began his new role as Associate Dean of Creative and Applied Arts working with Dean Andréa Cole to support teachers and students. We are working hard to ensure everything is in place for a smooth start, he said, and added: “I’m excited to see the students and teachers return to campus.”
Tommy is especially looking forward to the end of year activities and the Vernissage Season.
Prior to coming to Dawson, Tommy served as Coordinator of Continuing Education at Vanier College. Other experiences include working at Heritage College as Associate Academic Dean, and teaching English as a second language.
Dawson College celebrates the award recipients of the Winter 2021 semester with a special website featuring photos and quotes. Thanks to everyone who supported our outstanding students. Click here to go to the Winter 2021 Award Recipients page.
If you would like to do something enjoyable and meaningful this semester, please volunteer to serve on an award selection committee for this Fall 2021 semester. The time commitment is about two to three hours.
Fill out this online form to volunteer for a selection committee: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/awards-scholarships/awards-selection-committee-sign-up-form/
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.
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Jean-François Garneau (Class of 2011) says his experience at Dawson College a decade ago was a positive one. He shared his opinion in The Montreal Gazette on May 21.
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Earth Week organizers were able to take advantage of our current online reality by virtually bringing in Keynote Speaker Dr. Ingrid Waldron of Dalhousie University, who is also a graduate of Dawson (Class of 1983, Social Science).
Click Read More for the report prepared by Diana Rice of the Peace Centre and the Office of Academic Development.
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.
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Dawson graduate Denburk Reid (Class of 2000, Marketing and Management Technology) has organized Montreal Kneels for Change, a live event on Instagram on Feb. 24. The goals are to raise awareness of local social justice issues, honour the life of Sheffield Matthews and denounce the injustices committed against Mamadi III Fara Camara.
“As a community, we must come together and demonstrate our solidarity,” Denburk said.
We are invited to:
Links:
Instagram page of Montreal Community Cares: https://www.instagram.com/mtl_community_cares/?hl=en
Communications professional Megan Ainscow joined Dawson College last week as Coordinator of Communications. Megan (Class of 2004, Liberal Arts) will oversee the Communications Office and guide overall strategy and decision making in order to enhance the reputation and visibility of the College.
With over 10 years of experience in communications and public relations, Megan joins Dawson after serving most recently as Head of Communications for the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, an international organization established under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Queenie Clément (Class of 2017, ALC- Cinema | Communications) is a candidate to watch on the upcoming season of Quebec talent show Star Académie.
Click Read More for the homepage news story with links to her performance and a self-produced video. Plus learn which teacher she remembers fondly.
Last Modified: November 17, 2021
