On March 10, a very special and intimate evening was held at Dawson to honour a true legend in the world of jazz, pianist Dr. Oliver Jones. The event was a resounding success, with representatives from the college and the community coming together to pay tribute to Jones' inspiring life and legacy for promoting future generations pursue post-secondary education.
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About 50 students from colleges and polytechnics around the world will be at Dawson April 21-26 for an International Youth Camp. This event is part of the World Congress 2023 on Collective Intelligence, organized by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP).
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At this point, you’ve surely heard of ChatGPT, the A.I. text generation system developed by OpenAI. Perhaps you are even a little sick of hearing about it already! For better or worse, ChatGPT and its soon to be released, much more powerful cousin GPT-4, will have dramatic consequences for higher education. Members of the Dawson…
Exciting news! Hockey legend and 10-time Stanley Cup champion, Larry Robinson, will be joining golfers at the 2023 Dawson Golf Classic, sponsored by the Montreal Forum and Luxury in Transit. The tournament will be held at the beautiful Summerlea Golf Club in Vaudreuil-Dorion on Thursday, June 8. After the tournament, participants will enjoy a night…
The Dawson community is invited to an online presentation by Vanessa Vakharia, also known as The Math Guru, on Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m. This event, hosted on Teams, will provide valuable insights into strategies for overcoming obstacles and maintaining motivation in math and learning. Faculty members are encouraged to promote the event to their students.
Registration is required to attend the event. To sign up or inquire about any details, please contact Reyana Hadef, Pedagogical Counsellor at the Math Success Centre, through MIO or email at rhadef@dawsoncollege.qc.ca.
The Fine Arts Department recently held a Print Party on March 4, providing Visual Arts and Studio Arts students with a fun and stress-relieving mid-semester break. The event was conducted by French Press, a Montreal-based design and screen printing studio that includes Dawson alumni. They shared insights into their journey since graduating from Dawson, which led to the formation of this creative collective.
During the event, students had the opportunity to learn about silkscreen printing and try their hand at printing French Press designs onto t-shirts and tote bags. This experience allowed students to expand their artistic skills and gain practical knowledge in the field. Overall, the Print Party was a huge success!
Maxwell Jones has been confirmed to the position of Dean in the Science, Medical Studies and Engineering sector by the Board of Governors.
Max has been at Dawson since 2009 working as a Support Staff in Human Resources, the Office of Academic Development and the Arts, Literature and Communication program. He also was a faculty member of Dawson’s Centre for Training and Development, teaching English as a Second Language.
Since 2017, he played a role in managing the two largest pre-university programs at Dawson. He then served as the Associate Dean for the Science, Medical Studies and Engineering Sector for over three years – working with more than 200 faculty from seventeen departments, and over thirty support staff. It is an understatement to say that during that time he developed an understanding of the challenges and strengths of all SMSE programs.
We wish Max every success in his new role and know that he will receive our full support and collaboration as he takes on his new responsibilities.
The 16th edition of the Dawson Golf Classic held on June 8, 2023, at Summerlea Golf and Country Club in Vaudreuil-Dorion is shaping up to be the ultimate experience for golf enthusiasts. Join us for a day of golf, networking, and fun as you tee off with fellow golfers and sports personalities. Following the tournament,…
The Dawson Foundation recently welcomed four new members to the Board of Directors: William Honce, Chris Martin, Jesse Mosebye, and Josie Pizzuco. William Honce (Class of 2010, Social Science – International Business Studies) William is excited about Dawson’s decision to increase their efforts toward sustainability. Over the last decade, the graduate of the International Business…
Dawson’s Robotics team was the overall champion and won or placed in almost all categories at the CRC Robotics competition in mid-February. They brought home two trophies and 11 plaques.
"Our team demonstrated an incredible spirit of togetherness, creativity, ingenuity and perseverance," said Joel Trudeau, faculty mentor to the team of 30 Dawson students. "Their joy and team spirit was inspirational!"
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Last Modified: March 22, 2023
