Heartfelt and charged conversation in Two Birds One Stone
October 10th, 2024
Rimah Jabr, a Muslim Palestinian, and Natasha Greenblatt, a Jewish Canadian, have woven together in ‘Two Birds One Stone,’ a heartfelt and charged conversation. This thought-provoking and compelling narrative explores the essence of friendship, delves into the complexities of privilege, and reflects on the search for home and freedom.
Performances: October 25 - Nov 5, 8 - 9:30 PM
Performance everyday except Monday - please note that there is a matinee at 2 PM on November 2.
Venue: Rangshala Studio, 251 avenue des Pins O, Montreal, Quebec
Visit the link for more info and tickets.
Book launch for Janice Harvey’s new book Sept. 12
August 29th, 2024
The book launch for Janice Harvey’s book Their Benevolent Design. Conservative Women and Protestant Child Charities in Montreal is scheduled for Thursday, September 12 at 5 PM. It will be at UQAM, room DR -200.
Peter Gossage (Concordia) and Joanne Daigle (Laval) will discuss the book and there will be a question period. Refreshments will be served.
Janice Harvey was a member of the Dawson History-Classics department from 1975 until she retired in 2021. She is now a Dawson Scholar in Residence. Janice’s research focuses on the ideological, religious, and gendered characteristics of the social services apparatus in 19th-century Montreal.
Spots Still Available for the Dawson Golf Classic – Register Now!
May 7th, 2024
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:
- Charcoal BBQs
- Firefly Kayak
- Tabletop patio heater
- And much more!
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.
Exclusive offer for Dawson community members!
April 23rd, 2024
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:
- Brunch
- Access to the driving range
- 18 holes of golf
- A cocktail reception
- Dinner
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.
UDL Inclusion and Wellness Retreat for Teachers – Sign Up Today!
April 10th, 2024
The Dawson Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is hosting an all-inclusive two-day retreat crafted for Dawson faculty dedicated to fostering inclusion and wellness in their classrooms. Taking place on June 12-13 at the serene Kio-O Center in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides.
Designed to empower faculty members with essential tools and strategies, the retreat offers a four-part workshop series deeply rooted in UDL principles. With over 10 hours of professional enrichment, participants will gain practical insights into inclusive teaching methods finely tuned to address diverse student needs. Guest speakers include Effie Konstantinopoulos, founder of UDL at Dawson.
But it’s not just about professional growth. Participants will enjoy rejuvenating group wellness activities, including nature hiking, yoga and stand-up paddle board, tailored for all ability levels. Plus, nourishing vegetarian meals with vegan options available upon sign-up will be provided.
Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Faculty members are invited to secure their spot now.
For more info, visit the link below.
Register now for the Dawson Golf Classic!
March 26th, 2024
The Dawson Golf Classic, presented by the Montreal Forum, is back for its 17th Annual Golf Tournament at the historic Whitlock Golf and Country Club on June 10, 2024. We are excited to invite you to register and be a part of this event that supports our students.
Hosted by the Dawson Foundation, the tournament aims to raise funds directly benefiting students in their academic endeavours. In today's challenging economic climate, where inflation impacts every sector, student support is more crucial than ever. Last year’s tournament exceeded expectations, raising over $100,000, and this year we plan to surpass our own benchmark with a record-breaking goal of $150,000.
Admission includes brunch, access to the driving range, 18 holes of golf, cocktail reception with special guests and dinner. If golf isn't your game, but you still want to participate, join us for dinner and take part in our silent auction!
Visit the link below for the registration link and more details.
The Chemical Valley Project delves into difficult conversations
March 4th, 2024
Dipti Gupta (Faculty, Cinema | Communications) invites the Dawson community to a play presented by the Teesri Duniya Theatre, which is dedicated to producing politically relevant plays that explore life-affecting issues faced by people today. Dipti serves on the board of this company. “Our aim is to focus on social justice through the work we do,” she said.
Their upcoming play The Chemical Valley Project will be performed Thursday, March 14 through Sunday, March 24. “This urgent production delves gracefully into difficult conversations on Indigenous treaty rights, the nature of contemporary Canadian identity and values, and Canada’s notorious “Chemical Valley,” according to the company’s website.
Visit the link for more information and to buy tickets.
QUESCREN Education and Vitality Forum 2023
October 25th, 2023
This third edition of the Forum will focus on "Enhancing Quebec's English-Language Education Network Through Collaboration."
Dates: 2-3 November 2023
Time: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Location: In-person at Concordia University Conference Centre, 9th Floor, John Molson Building (MB), 1450 Guy St., Montreal
Visit the link for more information and to register.
Simon Davies’ exhibit Something’s a Jar
September 27th, 2023
Simon Davies (retired faculty, Cinema | Communications) has co-curated an art exhibition, along with his wife, Carmen, which is currently running (Sept. 15-Nov. 4, 2023) at the Maison de la culture Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (3755 Botrel Ave.), corner of Côte-Saint-Antoine.
Simon described the project:
I made an open call to a number of friends and associates, with the idea being that we could gather, around an art exhibit, to reunite the community after Covid restrictions were lifted. That was awhile ago, as you can see, but finally we have opened.
Participants were asked to find a jar, remove the labels, and install something in the jar that had a reference to their 'memories, dreams and reflections'.
The only rules were; no liquids, nothing outside the jar, and it had to be presented lid down. This last rule was important since, by making this intervention, it transformed the jar into a vessel. I also wanted to make a reference and homage to the Dada movement, that took 'ready mades', mass manufactured items, that could be transformed by interventions. The most famous of these would probably be "The Fountain" (1917) by Marcel Duchamp. As you probably know, it was a urinal that he turned on its back and signed it R. Mutt. It was scandalous, but made history.
We ended up with 66 jars, a number of them made by former Dawson personnel.
12th Annual SALTISE Conference on June 12 & 13
May 3rd, 2023
The Supporting Active Learning & Technological Innovation in Studies of Education (SALTISE) conference is dedicated to helping faculty discover evidence-based pedagogy that uses educational technology with the goal of leading to improved learning.
Each year it hosts national and international scholars and provides opportunities for local experts to share best practices in the exciting world of active learning pedagogy and the use of technology via its annual conference.
Educators as Designers: A Practice-Research Conversation is the umbrella under which the 2023 SALTISE Conference is operating. This year the conference will happen on June 12 and 13, 2023 at Concordia University. The conference will give attendees the opportunity to learn from a wide range of experts in their fields at talks, workshops and networking events.
Giving you a peek into what to expect, SALTISE has announced its keynote speakers and they are not to be missed! First is Diana Laurillard, who is a Professor of Learning with Digital Technology at the University College London in the U.K. Her keynote will be "Educators Collaborating to Innovate: The Roles Digital Technologies Can Play." Second, is Kelly Miller who will deliver a keynote entitled "Overcoming Challenges in Active Learning Environments." Kelly is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Physics at Harvard University.
Hosting and running the conference is a significant task that requires the support of many volunteers. You can volunteer for a few hours, and tasks may include registering attendees, directing the flow of people, preparing rooms, serving alcohol (for volunteers 18+), and cleaning up. Sign up to be a volunteer now.
Visit the link below for details and registration.
1
2
Next »
Last Modified: October 10, 2024
