Dawson’s 15th edition of the golf tournament is shaping up to be a great homecoming event after a two-year absence. Being able to gather safely outdoors with friends and colleagues is an added plus while raising funds for the Financial Aid Office at Dawson to help our students in need. The Dawson Golf Classic will…
It was so nice to have a big Dawson community event for the first time in more than two years! More than 800 students and employees were treated to ice cream and almost the same number enjoyed a BBQ meal outside on campus May 10. Food was served by our cafeteria staff and from food trucks and there was live music.
Thanks to Campus Life and Leadership, Student Services, the Dawson Student Union, Facilities Management, Information Systems and Technology and Director General Diane Gauvin!
The North-South Studies Profile of the Social Science Program is working on a new local pilot stream that will provide students with the possibility to deepen their knowledge and involvement in social justice issues in Montreal. Until now, the profile has been centred around a three-week trip to a community in the Global South in…
The award-winning global security strategist, women’s rights advocate, and medical doctor, Dr. Alaa Murabit, is one of the leading global health and inclusive security experts of her generation. Her work has helped develop policies in 193 countries and impacted the lives of billions, and yet, she never intended to become an advocate. On April 27,…
Less than a year after receiving the international gold nomination by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), Dawson College has won the Silver Excellence in Sustainable Development Award at the annual Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Conference. Director General Diane Gauvin was present to accept the honour at the conference held…
The provincial Forces Avenir recognition program is back at Dawson after several years’ absence. Colleges and CEGEPs in Québec, as a group, chose not to participate until the process of nomination and selection was streamlined. For the first time in a long time, the program is back at the CEGEP level. Dawson’s only previous recipient…
More than 50 species of birds have been spotted on Dawson grounds and we would like to invite new and experienced birdwatchers to come and help identify migrating and resident species that have stopped to eat or rest on Dawson’s green city block. With your help, we can add more birds to our list!
Wednesday, May 11, 2022: 6:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, May 18, 2022: 6:30 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
Binoculars can be supplied- please contact the Sustainability Office to reserve: sustainability@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Meeting place: Dawson's Peace Garden (near northwestern corner of campus: Wood Avenue and Sherbrooke Street)
Photo: Common Yellowthroat by Doug Smyth (Physical Education)
Registration is now open for the 15th Edition of the Dawson Golf Classic taking place on Tuesday, June 7. Proceeds will go to the Financial Aid Office to help reduce the financial burden on students as the cost of living increases.
Dawson employees, retirees and alumni benefit from friendly prices. Single tickets cost $210, foursomes are $800 and a dinner-only ticket is $100. The day includes a brunch, driving range practice, golf, a cocktail reception and dinner at Summerlea Golf & Country Club in Vaudreuil-Dorion.
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Currently, Rotshennón:ni Two-Axe and Kayla Spencer-Young are two of a handful of Indigenous students in Dawson’s Science Program.
Rotshennón:ni and Kayla wanted to encourage and support their fellow Indigenous students who may be interested in Science. They came up with an idea last semester that has won them the local Forces Avenir award and put them in the running for the provincial award, which will be announced at an event in Quebec City in September.
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Dawson’s beloved Artists in Bloom event was back for the first time this year since 2019 and thanks to the extraordinary Dawson community of employees and retirees, we broke the art sales record at the conclusion of the 24th edition on April 27. This year’s weeklong online auction of original artwork and art print sales…
Last Modified: June 2, 2022
