Dawson Library graces cover of CHOICE
We are happy to announce that the Dawson College Library will be featured on the cover of CHOICE magazine for their December issue. CHOICE reviews the latest academic books of interest to academic libraries.
Celebrating Dawson’s Fall Awards recipients
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.
Radiology Week a success at Dawson
Dawson's Diagnostic Imaging Program students hosted a fun and informative session on Nov. 10 for Radiology Week.
Here’s what some of their students say about the program:
“It is an important job that is very much in demand. It offers many opportunities allowing you to specialize in one or more modalities. This career path will take you to different places such as hospitals, clinics, in both private and public sectors in many countries all over the world.” - Rebecca Assouline
"Through hands-on learning both on campus and in health facilities, students will be fully qualified to provide optimal service and experience to patients in hospitals, private clinics, medical research and much more. de of class.” – Marjanah Rahma
Snow and ice plans
This week's first snow fall means it's time to remind everyone about Dawson's snow and ice communications plan.
If there is severe weather in the forecast, Dawson's Communications Office will let the community know we are monitoring the developing weather situation. The College will later let the community know if the College remains open or decides to close.
In the event of a school closure, all employees will be informed first by an All Dawson email through the Communications Office account. Then students will receive an Omnivox mandatory document. Parents and the public will be informed via our website homepage and our Facebook and Instagram pages.
College Professionals Week Nov. 21-25
It's College Professionals Week Nov. 21-25 across Quebec. On this occasion, we wish to say thank you to Dawson's dedicated professionals. To celebrate, Director General Diane Gauvin will be offering coffee to our professionals in the corridor between 4A and 4B on Wednesday, Nov. 23 from 9:15 a.m, to 11:15 a.m.
Cannabis video series aims to reduce harm
Montreal’s Regional Director of Public Health Dr. Mylène Drouin as well as students and staff from four other CEGEPs will be at Dawson this Friday to launch a video series about cannabis use entitled Do you know your bud? Each two-minute video answers a question from a CEGEP student: What is more harmful- smoking or…
Atwater Pantry turned 1
The Atwater Community Pantry turned one last week. This student-led initiative was born to tackle food insecurity in the neighbourhood surrounding Dawson, and won a local Forces AVENIR award in the Mutual aid, peace, and Justice category earlier this year.
Students in solidarity with Iranian protesters
A group of students with the support of faculty, staff and the Dawson Student Union worked to raise awareness about the situation in Iran, show solidarity with protesters and call on the government to act on Oct. 20.
Their efforts were covered by the local media:
DALC Champion Chris Roderick
Tell me about your experience with DALC. What has been the best part? Community. (Yes, it’s right there in the name.) Only a very small number of us has any formal training in how to teach. But the community facilitates something akin to crowd-sourcing of experience gained through experimentation. With dozens of practitioners exploring alternatives,…
Celebrating Diagnostic Imaging during Radiology Week Nov. 7-11
What do you like best about the Diagnostic Imaging Program at Dawson? What I liked best about being in the Diagnostic Imaging Program was how welcoming and supportive everyone is. Throughout my studies, I appreciated how involved the teachers were in my learning and how the lessons they taught shaped me into a valued member…
Last Modified: November 30, 2022
