Nominated by Student Services staff Sandra Gravel and Trudy Ste. Croix, Dawson student Kiera Robak received the Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal at a ceremony on April 20.
The commendation recognizes sustained volunteer involvement or an inspiring and determined attitude with a positive influence on society.
Visit the link for the homepage news story, which includes an interview with Kiera.
Director General Diane Gauvin was interviewed by the Journal de Montréal about the impact of Law 14 at Dawson.
Here's the story that was published on May 8: https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2024/05/08/nouvelles-exigences-en-francais--la-reforme-de-la-loi-101-cree-un-casse-tete-a-dawson
The 17th Dawson Golf Classic is just around the corner! Secure your spot for Monday, June 10, 2024, at the stunning Whitlock Golf & Country Club in Hudson.
This event is our main fundraiser for Dawson students and promises a day of golf, networking, and connection with fellow enthusiasts and sports personalities.
After the tournament, unwind at the cocktail reception where you can mingle with our special guests, including Emcee Christine Long from CTV Montreal, Former NBA champion Joel Anthony, three-time Grey Cup winner Danny, and more VIPs to be announced. The evening will end with a gourmet dinner and a silent auction.
Exciting prizes await!
Don't miss the thrilling hole-in-one contest with a chance to win a $25,000 cash prize!
Also, get ready summer with an array of great prizes, including:
Not a Golfer? Join Us for Dinner!
Even if golf isn't your game, you can still join the post-tournament activities by purchasing a dinner ticket. Enjoy a delicious meal, mingle with special guests, and participate in the silent auction. Simply select the "Dinner Ticket" option when registering.
Exclusive pricing is available for Dawson employees, retirees, faculty, students, and alumni.
For more information and to register, visit the link below.
On April 11, the Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced the appointment of 188 Guggenheim Fellowships, including Dawson’s own Fine Arts faculty member Antonietta Grassi!
“I am thrilled and incredibly honoured to have received a Guggenheim Fellowship for 2024,” Antonietta said. “Many thanks and appreciation to the Guggenheim Foundation for their recognition and support and to those who have supported me in this process.”
Visit the link for the homepage news story.
CBC Montreal's Evening News Anchor Debra Arbec visited Dawson on April 22 for an Earth Day feature interview with Chris Adam, Head of Sustainability at Dawson.
Visit the link for the six-minute video feature.
You are cordially invited to join us on June 10 for the Golf Classic 2024 at an exclusive reduced rate of $300. This year's tournament promises to be our grandest yet, as we move to a new and larger course at the prestigious Whitlock Golf & Country Club in Hudson.
Your ticket includes:
As if that weren't enough, there will also be exciting prizes and raffles for you to participate in.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day in the sun, mingle with special guests from the world of sports, and, most importantly, support Dawson students.
This offer is only available to Dawson staff, faculty, retirees, students and alumni. There is a limited supply of tickets at this rate.
Get your ticket now at the link below.
Social Science Psychology profile student Jericho (Thelma) Meuyanui Chenui has enjoyed a unique program for young newcomers through Hockey 4 Youth. The organization welcomes new Canadians by providing free on-ice and off-ice programming. They have 11 programs in six cities across Canada and have worked with more than 500 newcomers, supporting kids from 42 different…
Earth Week celebrations will look a little different this year. That’s because the Office of Sustainability would like to offer the Dawson community opportunities to celebrate Earth Week throughout the academic year. In the past few weeks, the team organized a variety of activities for employees and students, including a bike prep workshop and salsa dance breaks.
From April 16-25, there are many opportunities for you to learn and reconnect with people, community and Nature!
There will be garden dig-in workshops, Living Campus Tours and much more. To see the full offering and to sign up, please use this Link.
Other events include:
People around the world will be participating in a four-day BioBlitz April 26-29, including students, staff, alumni, retirees, friends and neighbours of Dawson on Monday, April 29. Take a break and drop by the Peace Garden at Dawson anytime between 3 PM and 6 PM on April 29. This global BioBlitz is part of the City Nature Challenge.
Photo by Doug Smyth
Visit the link for the homepage news story and invite your friends and family to join you at Dawson on April 29!
More photos from the magical afternoon of April 8 at Dawson. Photo by Cornelia Howell, Department co-chairperson of Anthropology and Psychology Photos by Eric Desautels, Laboratory Technician, Physics Photo by Director General Diane Gauvin
Last Modified: May 9, 2024
