Celebrating and Reflecting on the Past 50 Years, Re-Connecting with Community, and Innovating for the Future. Fall 2023 will mark New School’s 50th anniversary. The New School team are taking a deep breath and engaging in a re-visioning process. Re-visioning, for us, means celebrating and reflecting on the past 50 years, re-connecting with our community…
Dawson College graduate Michael Fagen (Class of 2014, Pure & Applied Science) took home Scrabble's top prize. For a CTV news report about his achievement, click Read More.
The book presents posture as a fundamental skill, a basic fitness component, and a foundation for exercise, sport performance, and efficient movement in daily living. Although written for college students, it is a do-it-yourself approach for anyone wanting to stand taller and move better. The basic premise of Stand Tall and Move Easy is that…
After an absence of two years, the revitalized Dawson golf tournament made a triumphant return on June 7 at the Summerlea Golf and Country Club in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Renamed the Golf Classic, the tournament reunited long-standing participants, suppliers and new recruits. The weather that had appeared ominous in the morning cleared in time for tee off…
Tell me about your experience with DALC. What has been the best part? I joined the Dawson Active Learning Community (DALC) many years ago because I thought it was a gym class for teachers. Just kidding. It was only named Active Learning Community (ALC) back then, and it changed its name to avoid confusion with…
The large room in 3C.1 was dressed up in its finest to receive the 130 guests during the Recognition of Service reception and dinner. It was the largest gathering of its kind in Dawson history as the retirees from 2019-2022 were celebrated as were employees marking 25, 26 and 27 years of service.
The trend toward retirement truly showed itself as there were more than three times as many retirements, 101, as there were in the group marking the years of service, 33. The mood was light and convivial, and those in attendance were happy to reconnect after long absences due to campus shutdown or having taken retirement.
The last honouree to be presented with a gift and certificate was former Director General Richard Filion who retired in December 2020. He received a rousing introduction by Michael Goldwax, Chair of the Board of Governors, which was met with equally rousing remarks from Richard, who spoke of his admiration for the Dawson community, its spirit and its resolve, and to continue to fight the good fight for the benefit of our students.
Photo Gallery available here: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/communications-office/recognition-of-service/
On Aug. 16-17, an estimated 1,800 new students participated in Welcome Days. This year, the dean’s welcome for the three broad areas of study took place in the Tony Proudfoot Gym. The experience also included orientation sessions with program and profile coordinators, booths about various services at the College, self-guided tours and free ice cream outdoors.
“Thank you to everyone who was involved in the planning and implementation of Welcome Days! Your time and effort was very much appreciated,” said organizer Caroline Blouin, Coordinator of Student Services.
In case you missed it: over 60 Dawson students were recognized for their hard work, perseverance and personal qualities.
Dawson College would like to thank the teachers and staff who have supported students throughout the last challenging academic year. We are also grateful to our generous donors and friends who make these awards possible.
To see all the award recipients, click read more.
If you would like to participate in one of our Awards Selection Committees, please sign up here:
https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/awards-scholarships/awards-selection-committee-sign-up-form/
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.
For a full report and link to photos, click read more.
It’s a new season and a new coaching staff for the Dawson Blues Div. 1 Women’s Hockey team.
Meet the new head coach Joey Brandone and his coaching team by clicking read more.
Last Modified: August 24, 2022
