The Dawson College community art project created on the occasion of the 50th by more than 50 people is now on display in the 4B Hall near Human Resources. Special thanks to Melanie Matthews, who coordinated the project. Click on the Read More button for the description and details of the piece, which is entitled VERTAKKING.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish each of you very Happy Holidays and all the best for 2020!
The educational mission entrusted to us is of singular importance in our time when deepest values and beliefs are shaken and shattered.
May this season increase our determination to favour kindness, dignity and respect in our day to day interactions with our fellow human beings.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Welcome Back Assembly and lunch Jan. 16 at 11:30 a.m. in 3C.1.
Peace,
Richard Filion
There is no higher authority for the Java language, a language that forms the core of the Computer Science Technology program at Dawson College. Our college is recognized around the world as a center of excellence in teaching Java programming. Click on Read more to learn about Ken's new role and the one-day conference he is organizing Jan. 10 called DAWSCON.
Read More - Ken Fogel elected to Java Community Process Global Executive!
If you go to the cafeteria from time to time, you would know Sabine by her friendly smile and warm service. On Nov. 8, Sabine's close friend and neighbour, Toni, died in a fire in Lachine along with her eight-year-old daughter; her four-year-old daughter later died from her injuries. She leaves behind three children who have many needs. Click on Read More to view the needs list for the three kids and a Go Fund Me link.
Read More - Dawson Connection to Deadly Lachine Fire- Help Needed for 3 Kids
The Fall 2019 Graduating Class of the AEC Commercial Photography is hosting a vernissage to share their portfolio images Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery.
Read More - Lumina: AEC Commercial Photography Vernissage Dec. 17
Registration is now open for Ped Days Jan. 13-14, open to teachers and professionals. The first 75 teachers to register online will have a chance to win a $30 Compass catering gift card.
Click on Read More for link to program information and registering online.
Read More - Early Registrants for Ped Days Can Win Gift Card
Early bird registration is now open for the 15th Edition of the Dawson College Foundation Golf Tournament June 10 at Summerlea Golf and Country Club. Click Read More for more info and the link.
Biophilia can be described as humanity's innate need to connect with nature and the natural environment. Being exposed to Nature is proven to have a relaxing effect on human beings. The waiting area for Student Services in 4E now has a beautiful mural of a forest scene with waterfalls. Reducing stress makes room for problem solving and creativity.
You're awesome, Dawson! The tradition and spirit of giving at Dawson College has been evident in the past few weeks leading up to Giving Tuesday on Dec. 3 and it continues!
Pictured above are just a few of the presents to be delivered to children in care of Batshaw Youth and Family Centres.
To read about Dawson's giving and to find out more about how you can help, click Read More.
CRISPESH is pleased to welcome a new project manager, Catherine Roy. Catherine is in charge of projects in the field of inclusion of people with disabilities.
From now until May, about 30,000 kids in schools across Ontario will read all 10 of the French picture books nominated for Le Prix Peuplier. One of those books is the French version of How to Catch a Bear Who Loves to Read by Dawson teacher Andrew Katz and Juliana Léveillé-Trudel. The nominees are kid-picked, and the eventual winner will be as well. Congrats Andrew and good luck!
Read More - Andrew Katz’s Book Nominated for Le Prix Peuplier
View Office Closures in Read More Link.
P & F is considering offering a third section in English for the First Aid in the Workplace (CNESST) two-day training course taking place Jan. 9 and 10. More info by clicking Read More button.
Due to holiday bank and college closures, please note the adjusted deadlines for payroll by clicking the Read More button.
DawsonITE is your weekly curated news related to IT and Education prepared by Dawson's Rafael Scapin. In this week's issue:
Last Modified: December 10, 2019
