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Diane Gauvin will be our new Director General

November 19th, 2020

Diane Gauvin will be the new Director General of Dawson College. On Nov. 18, following a recommendation from the Selection Committee and unanimous support from Senate, the Board of Governors appointed her to a five-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2021.

Diane has strong assets to lead a vision for Dawson College and to rally and engage the community to move forward on that vision, according to the Board of Governors.

Click Read More for the full appointment notice on our homepage.


Read more about: In memory of Silvio Zenone

In memory of Silvio Zenone

November 3rd, 2020

Silvio trained as a Civil Engineer in the University of Rome in Italy, his birthplace, and worked with his father on roads and bridges damaged by the war. After coming to The States, he focused on his true interest, Physics, and received his Doctorate in Physics from Syracuse University in 1969. He taught at Syracuse…

R.I.P. Emile Hajjar

October 20th, 2020

We regret to inform you that Emile Hajjar passed away Oct. 8. Emile taught in the Business Administration Department at Dawson for four decades (1973-2013). He was a true original according to Business Administration faculty member Robert Soroka.

Click Read More for the obituary.


R.I.P. Norman Bimson

September 22nd, 2020

We regret to inform you that Norman Bimson passed away Sept. 1 after a lengthy illness. He taught Humanities at Dawson College from 1979-2001.


Appointment of Mike O’Hara

September 8th, 2020

Mike O’Hara was hired June 22 as the Helpdesk Manager, a new position on the Information Systems and Technology (IST) team.

Drawing on his 21 years of experience at the College, Mike ensures the timely delivery of quality technical support service to both students and employees.

Mike is enthusiastic about his new challenge. The Helpdesk team, which counts 16 staff members, has never been busier than during this hybrid and online semester.


R.I.P. Gordon Masten

August 25th, 2020

We regret to inform you that Gordon Masten (Professional Theatre) passed away suddenly on July 26. Gordon was the beloved husband of Jude Beny, Chair of Professional Theatre (Acting).

Donations can be made in Gordon's memory to the Dawson College Foundation here.

His talent agency posted this tribute: https://www.reisler.ca/reisler-talent-men-Gordon-Masten.html 

An obituary was published in The Montreal Gazette: https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/james-masten-1079615152


Read more about: Recognition in our hearts this year

Recognition in our hearts this year

June 9th, 2020

The month of June is usually a month of events, celebrations and milestones at Dawson College. On the second Friday in June, the multipurpose room (5B.16) gets a chic makeover for a very special evening we call Recognition of Service. The tables are set for a grand occasion with special place settings and spectacular centrepieces,…

Read more about: Greg Bagshaw appointed Coordinator, IT Operations

Greg Bagshaw appointed Coordinator, IT Operations

May 26th, 2020

Greg Bagshaw began his new role as Coordinator, IT Operations at the beginning of May. This role involves overseeing the Help Desk, maintenance of all computer equipment (about 2,500 computers at Dawson) and procurement of IT related products and services. Greg comes to Dawson from John Abbott College and prior to that, he worked in…

Émilie Robert is new director of research at CRISPESH

May 19th, 2020

On May 11, Émilie Robert began her new position as Director of Research and Transfer at CRISPESH, a CCTT (College Centre for the Transfer of Technologies) at Dawson College in partnership with the Cégep du Vieux Montréal that is unique in Quebec.  The focus of our CCTT is on conducting applied research to improve the lives of people living in a disabling situation.

Émilie holds a doctorate in Public Health from Université de Montréal, and has dedicated a great part of her life to improving conditions for people in vulnerable situations. She has a background in international development and expertise in public health, knowledge sharing and collaborative evaluation.

To read more about Émilie on the CRISPESH website, click Read More.


Read more about: Mylène Saucier appointed Assistant Dean of SSBT

Mylène Saucier appointed Assistant Dean of SSBT

May 19th, 2020

Mylène Saucier began her new position as Assistant Dean of Social Science and Business Technologies at the end of March. Prior to taking on this new role, Mylène had been a teacher in the Physiotherapy Technology program. Mylène earned both her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Exercise Science from Concordia University…

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