2022-06-01 – Newsroom

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Sustainability, Well-being for all

Congratulations to our first Environment & Sustainability Certificate graduates!

The Environment & Sustainability Certificate had its official launch this semester and we are very happy to congratulate our 17 certificate graduates! Students came from several backgrounds including Health Science, Environmental Studies, Civil Engineering Technology as well as Environmental Science.

Click Read More for a report by Brian Mader, the new certificate's coordinator.

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Awards Office, Dawson Grads, Homepage news, In the news/in social media

Hats off to Mech Tech student Erica Dubois and Computer Science student Kausar Mussa!

Always being the different one. Having to adjust to other ways of thinking. Working with people who hold misogynistic attitudes. These are just a few things that are still experienced by women in male-dominated fields of study and work.

The Chapeau, les filles! (Hats Off to You) awards are given to women in Quebec to encourage and support those who choose to study in these fields and persevere. This year, two Dawson students have won at the provincial level: Erica Dubois in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Kausar Mussa in Computer Science Technology.

Click Read More for the homepage news story.

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Faculty Hub, Homepage news

Interprofessional Education project wraps up successful semester & plans symposium, new learning activity for fall

Around this time of year, the Interprofessional Education (IPE) team likes to share some of the highlights from the project. As always, the IPE mission is for the students within Medical Technologies and Social Service programs to learn with, from, and about each other.

Click Read More for the homepage news story.

In the news/in social media

Controversial language bill adopted by National Assembly

Bill 96 was passed on May 24. Some things are known but it is a developing situation.

Click Read More for information and a link to a news interview with Director General Diane Gauvin.

#DawsonProud, Faculty Hub, Homepage news

SALTISE Award: Cory Legassic’s rising star

Don’t be fooled by Cory Legassic’s youthful appearance. He will be the first to pull off his cap to show you a shock of gray hair. It’s all in the attitude that makes some mistake him for a student.

While student engagement and student success have been foremost on his mind since he began at Dawson in 2009 as a New School facilitator with retired New School maverick Greta Hofmann Nemiroff, Cory’s own academic success is being rewarded by SALTISE with its Best Practices & Pedagogical Innovators Award for College instructors.

Click Read More for the homepage news story.

#DawsonProud, Awards Office, Dawson Grads, Homepage news

Goal-oriented grad Yves-Jusslin Maniratanga receives Paul Gallagher Award

During his time at Dawson, Yves-Jusslin Maniratanga has demonstrated strong leadership, contributing much to campus life through his work with the Dawson Student Union (DSU). For him, being granted the Paul Gallagher Award is an honour, and "feels great because it demonstrates the appreciation of the Dawson community," he said.

Click Read more to find out how his time at Dawson led to the development of his leadership and personal growth.

#DawsonProud, Awards Office, Dawson Grads, Homepage news

“True leader” and Social Service grad to receive Paul Gallagher Award

Winning the Paul Gallagher Award is a validation for the hard work that Ken'Nikahontehsa Norton-Montour has done over the last three years.

In her nomination letter, teacher Vanessa Robillard said that Ken'Nikahontehsa “has shown a consistent commitment to persevere and excel in any circumstance and strikes the balance between academic and personal responsibilities. Not only is Ken’Nikahontehsa dedicated to her studies, but has actively contributed to College life.”

Click Read More for the homepage news story.

#DawsonProud, Communications Office, Dawson Grads, Homepage news

Science Valedictorian lived the full Dawson experience despite pandemic

It was challenging to live life to the fullest during the early phase of the pandemic. If you need some inspiration for making the most of life, read on about Enriched Science soon-to-be graduate Megan Oleksiw, one of Dawson’s three valedictorians for the Class of 2022.

Speaking as valedictorian “is a touching honour,” Megan said in an interview with Dawson’s Communications Office, “especially given the heartfelt attachment I feel toward our college community. Dawson College and the exceptional people I’ve been privileged to exchange with have empowered me to actively strive to be my best self.”

Click Read More for the homepage news story.

#DawsonProud, Communications Office, Dawson Grads, Homepage news

Linnea Nguyen, poised to take on the world

You can feel the spark, even on a Zoom call. A few minutes with Linnea Nguyen and you know this young woman is ready to take on the world. It’s no wonder she has been chosen to represent the graduating Class of 2022 as the valedictorian at the June 22 Social Science graduation ceremony at Place des Arts.

Click Read More for the homepage news story.

#DawsonProud, Communications Office, Dawson Grads, Homepage news

Liberal Arts valedictorian Arwen Low is passionate about civic activism

Despite spending her first year of CEGEP online, Liberal Arts student Arwen Low was quick to get involved in the Dawson community life. Her efforts in making a difference for her fellow students have led to her nomination as valedictorian. She will be addressing Dawson graduates in Social Science & Business Technologies of 2022 at the 2:30 p.m. Graduating Ceremony on June 22 at Place des Arts.

Click Read more to learn about her experience at Dawson.

#DawsonProud, AccessAbility, Awards Office, Dawson Grads, Homepage news

Support from AccessAbility Centre and caring community leads Anastasia De Sousa recipient to McGill

Kenza Bennani struggled at school since she was a kid. She thought it was because she didn’t like school.

“When I was 13, I was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia,” she said in an interview with Dawson’s Communications Office. “Suddenly, everything made sense and I was able to get better support in school. I had tutors and specialists helping me all throughout high school.”

Click Read More for the homepage news story about this year's recipient of the Anastasia De Sousa Memorial Award.

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Living Campus, Sustainability

Mech Tech students address campus sustainability through research and design projects

Graduating students in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program recently presented the results of their group research and design projects, addressing environmental and sustainability issues found on Dawson's campus.

As part of its inclusion in Dawson College's new Environment and Sustainability Certificate (ESC), the third-year design option course, Emerging Technologies, focuses on teaching students about new sustainable and environmental technologies and materials, as well as research methods and critical thinking.

Click Read more to learn about their projects.

Academic News

Update on Strategic Planning

In recent months, the Strategic Planning Working Group (Academic) has reported on the strategic planning process for 2023-28 currently being undertaken by the College. Input from all segments of the College is both valued and essential to ensuring that the plan being developed reflects the beliefs, values and aspirations of our community. Several concrete steps were taken over the past semester to solicit feedback and ideas.

Click on Read More for an update.

Human Resources, Professional Development, Well-being for all, Workshops

Understanding sex, gender and sexual orientation diversity with Julien R. Johnson

Julien is a young trans person who has been working for trans rights and with trans youth for the past seven years. He has been the Support Services Coordinator and Intervention Worker for Project 10 for over three years and is the person behind Dawson's three multi-stall gender-neutral bathrooms — a historical first for colleges in Quebec.

As part of Support Staff Training Day, Julien led a workshop facilitating an understanding of the diversity of gender, sex and sexual orientation to promote the well-being of the entire Dawson community, especially those experiencing multiple and intersecting oppressions.

Click Read more to read about his session's key points.

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Campus Life, Dawson Grads, Dawson Talent, Events

Two more Vernissage events: Interior Design and Graphic Design

Interior Design

Exhibition (3C.1): Thursday June 2, from 12h00 to 17h00, and Friday June 3 from 12h00 to 19h00
Vernissage: June 2 from 17h00 to 21h00 -presentations at 18h30

Graphic Design

Vernissage (2F.4): June 1 from 17h30 to 22h00
Exhibition (2F.4): June 2 10h00 to 18h00, June 3 10h00 to 18h00, June 4 10h00 to 17h00, June 5 closed, June 6 10h00 to 18h00

Academic News, Campus Life, Events, Faculty Hub, Peace Centre, Well-being for all

Revolutionary thinking at Peace Week- make your plans

Dawson's Peace Week will be Sept. 13-21. There are several revolutionary activities planned and more to come.

Click Read More for the details to date and to find out how you can get involved.

Academic News, Campus Life, Decolonization, Events, Faculty Hub, Peace Centre, Well-being for all

Plans for Orange Shirt Day leading up to Sept. 30

This fall, Dawson will host several events leading up to, and in observance of Sept. 30, Orange T-Shirt Day-National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

A dedicated team of students, faculty, professionals, and support staff, in consultation with Indigenous advisors, will organize these events with the goal of providing learning opportunities and raising awareness about decolonization and the importance of this day.

Support (resources, ideas, suggestions for speakers) is available for faculty who would like to include the theme of residential schools, the Truth and Reconciliation Report, or other decolonization topics in their course.

To request support, or to contribute your ideas or your time to the organization of events, please contact Diana Rice drice@dawsoncollege.qc.ca.

Campus Life, Events, From the Director General, Perks for Dawson Employees

Save the date: Welcome Back lunch is Aug. 17

Director General Diane Gauvin and Academic Dean Rob Cassidy wish to warmly welcome everyone back after summer holidays on Wednesday, Aug. 17 with a Dawson community lunch. It will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will take place in 3C.1.

Human Resources, Perks for Dawson Employees, Professional Development, Sustainability, Well-being for all

Sustainable Happiness course for support staff and professionals- register by June 20

Registration is now open for the Sustainable Happiness course for support staff and professionals. The course is free and can be done within working hours but you must have your manager's permission.

Take this opportunity to do something good for yourself!

Click Read More for all the details.

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Faculty Hub

Carmen Leung crowned DALChampion

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Dawson Active Learning Community (DALC) has named some of its faculty members “DALChampions” in honour of their extraordinary contributions to innovating the classroom experience.

This week, we invited DALChampion Carmen Leung (Chemistry and Continuing Education Department) to talk about her experience with the community of practice.

Click Read More for her interview.

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Dawson Grads

Dawson’s first Industrial Design virtual tour

On May 25, Industrial Design faculty members, Véronique Bibeau-Poissant and Kim Webb have both successfully created and conducted Dawson's first Industrial Design virtual tour Vernissage.

To visit the tour, click on Read More.

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Faculty Hub, Professional Development

SALTISE is happening June 2-3

The annual SALTISE conference takes place this week on June 2-3.

Dawson community members Cory Legassic, Monica Lopez, Cathy Roy and the DALC community will be presented with awards.

Not too late to register; click read more.

#DawsonProud, Events, Faculty Hub

Celebrating 10 years of the Dawson Active Learning Community June 2 at special 5 à 7

The 10th anniversary of the Dawson Active Learning Community will be celebrated at the SALTISE Conference. The Honourable Marc Garneau will be awarding the DALC with a community prize. Special guest, Dawson College’s Former Direct General, Richard Fillion will also be in attendance.

The community prize will be awarded at the cocktail (5 à 7 event) on Thursday, June 2 in room 5B.16.

Campus Life, Living Campus, Sustainability, Well-being for all

Harvest Market returns June 9 to Dawson

On Thursday, June 9, you can buy produce from the Dawson Gardens at the first Harvest Market of the season!

The Harvest Market will be every other Thursday in the Theatre Garden (on the Atwater side of campus, straight out the cafeteria doors) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cash only.

On alternating weeks, the garden produce will be donated to Resilience Montreal, a local shelter.

To stay informed about harvest markets and Sustainable Dawson activities over the summer, follow them on Facebook.

DawsonAI, Faculty Hub

Winter 2022 updates from Dawson AI

As we wind down the Winter term, the DawsonAI Initiative would like to share some final announcements for the year, and celebrate the work and contributions of the 2021-22 A.I. Fellows.

Click Read More for a report.

Faculty Hub

Over at the Faculty Hub

A Note from the Faculty Hub Team

A special thank you to the faculty collaborators and all who have contributed to the events and website content this year.

Over 30 Hub events
October Ped Day of keynote and 9 presentations
Intercollegiate Ped Day with over 50 presentations and 700 participants
2 New Faculty Orientation sessions

Wishing everyone in the Dawson community a relaxing and regenerating summer!

Living Campus, Sustainability, Well-being for all

Miriam Home and Services is back on campus this summer

Miriam Home and Services has been providing a wide range of resources and services to people with intellectual disabilities and autism spectrum disorders so they can reach their full potential.

Over the years, Dawson has partnered up with the organization to offer its clients a range of work opportunities on campus as part of the Miriam on Campus Program, which allows them to develop work abilities and acquire practical, hands-on experience working alongside other employees.

Click Read More to learn about the Miriam on Campus Program at Dawson this summer.

Board, Human Resources, Student Services

Updates to the Sexual Violence Policy to be presented to Board June 9

In order to comply with new Quebec legislation about the protection of personal information and to protect the integrity of the investigation process, four updates are being made to the Policy on Sexual Violence of Dawson College.

Click Read More for the details.

Human Resources, Professional Development, Well-being for all, Workshops

Being more aware of trauma helps us understand others better

About two thirds of people have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE). There are so many kinds of trauma and different ways of experiencing it. These are some of the things participants learned at a Support Staff Training Day workshop on Trauma Informed Care on May 24 given by Denise Michelle Brend, an Assistant Professor at Université Laval and a Canadian Consortium on Child and Youth Trauma co-researcher.

Click Read More for a report about the workshop.

Dawson Foundation, Dawson Gives, Events, Student Services, Well-being for all

Golf tournament lines up golfers, prizes and celebrities

The Dawson Golf Classic is set to tee off this coming Tuesday, June 7 with a full roster of golfers, including familiar faces like Ray Boucher, Drago Kresevic, Paul Rastelli and Dave Nagels, pioneers of Dawson’s first 12 tournaments. The Classic has also collected dozens of prizes to be won, on-course games to be played and even a few celebrities.

It's not too late to get in on the fun and support our students who rely on the support of the Financial Aid Office.

Click Read More for more info and link to register. You can also choose to only come for the supper.

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Student Services

Another successful DCMUN season draws to an end

This year brought an exciting blend of in-person and online opportunities for the students in the Dawson College Model United Nations (DCMUN). They have continued to offer students an enriching para-academic experience, whether they be online or in-person, and they found a sense of community and belonging in DCMUN.

Their Executive team supported delegates in a fall training program that culminated in a successful winter conference season. Delegations attend national and international conferences, as well as several CEGEP conferences. Their delegates earned awards at every conference this season.

More importantly, they were able to engage in debate, discussion, and collaboration with delegates from a variety of contexts to find solutions to real problems facing the world today.

Photo credit: Julie Johnson
Caption: DCMUN delegation at ConMUN

Faculty Hub, Human Resources

New Faculty Orientation is Aug. 16

The Fall New Faculty Orientation will be held in person on Aug. 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Click Read More for the details and to RSVP.

Living Campus, Sustainability, Well-being for all

Peace Garden needs your HELP!

During the pandemic gardening was deemed essential. However for safety reasons the Sustainability Office had only a handful of volunteers. Priority was given to the vegetable gardens so they could donate their harvest to local food banks and the Dawson community. It is now time to recruit volunteers and get the Peace Garden back in good shape.

Click Read More for details.

#DawsonProud, Academic News

Successful exam period over

Thanks to all who worked the English Exit Exam on May 18 and the other end-of-semester exams, which took place May 19-30.

More than 80 employees invigilated and organized the English Exit Exam, which 1,410 students sat for. "It went very well and was a very fluid collaboration – thanks to all," said Orphée Pierre, Manager of Scheduling and Registration.

About 20 employees from QAPO, CAA, SMSE, SSBT, OAD, CECS, Academic Systems and FAMA and occasionals worked dozens of other exams, reported Katherine McWhaw, who oversees the exam operation. A total of 6,137 students wrote the exams. (Note that some students sat for several exams so may be counted more than once).

Communications Office

Next D News is Aug. 24

This is the last D News for the 2021-2022 academic year. The next D News is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 24 and the next D Announcements is planned for Wednesday, Aug. 17. Our invitation to you to share your news and information is always open. Use the contribution form or write to commsoffice@dawsoncollege.qc.ca

During the summer, we will post news from time to time on our Dawson College social media channels:

Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter

The Communications Office wishes our colleagues and the entire Dawson community a wonderful summer!

#DawsonProud, Communications Office, Events, Perks for Dawson Employees

Mugs, cookies and lemonade in celebration of Dawson’s new branding

On Wednesday, June 1, all Dawson employees were invited to drop by the 4A-B hallway to receive free pink lemonade, cookies, and a brand new Dawson mug to celebrate the college's new branding.

Thank you to all who came by, the giveaway was a great success!

Those who haven't had the chance to collect their mug may schedule a pickup at the Communications Office by contacting sricci@dawsoncollege.qc.ca before June 20.

Continuing Education and Community Services (CECS), Learning opportunities, Perks for Dawson Employees

Interested in learning a new language?

Language Non-Credit Courses are available online through Continuing Education and Community Services (CECS).

For more information on registration and employee rates, visit the CECS office in 2H.1.

For office hours, click on Read More.

Campus Life

Cafeteria summer hours

The cafeteria hours for the month of June and early July are: Monday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

It will be closed from July 18- Aug. 7.

Campus Life, Events, Peace Centre, Well-being for all

Flame of Hope to arrive at Dawson’s Peace Garden June 6

A casual gathering/interfaith prayer with the Flame of Hope, a symbol of the desire for peace around the world, will take place at Dawson's Peace Garden on Monday, June 6 at 2 p.m.

Ivan Freud of the Peace Studies Certificate will be there to welcome the Flame of Hope and the Dawson Community is invited to join him.

The Flame of Hope arrived in North America in the fall and was blessed at St. Joseph’s Oratory before going on to the U.S.

Perks for Dawson Employees, Sustainability, Well-being for all

One new bird species spotted at Dawson during May birdwatching mornings

In total, 14 people showed up for two early-morning birdwatching events at Dawson last month.

“Although it was unusually cold and migration delayed because of the cold spring, we managed to identify 15 species and add one new species to the Dawson Bird List: a house finch, bringing the total species seen to 55 on campus. A red-tailed hawk and pileated woodpecker were among the highlights,” reported organizer Chris Adam of the Sustainability Office.

A nesting robin is also present in one of the trees, Chris noted. The photo of a chipping sparrow was captured another year by Doug Smyth of Physical Education. The chipping sparrow has nested successfully in the Peace Garden area for three years now.

Perks for Dawson Employees, Sustainability, Well-being for all

Swap Your Stuff: new Dawson community Yammer channel

As moving season approaches for many, it’s a good time to let you know that there is a new Yammer group for the Dawson community called Swap Your Stuff- Dawson College. College Nurse Julie Gosselin created it as her final project for her Sustainable Happiness course this year.

“It's basically an online platform to help people find, donate or swap their gently used stuff. Everything has to be free and it is meant to encourage solidarity and reuse amongst Dawson College community members, both staff and students,” Julie explained.

Swap Your Stuff Yammer Community link:

https://web.yammer.com/main/org/dawsoncollege.qc.ca/groups/eyJfdHlwZSI6Ikdyb3VwIiwiaWQiOiIxMDU2MjM5NTM0MDgifQ/all

Continuing Education and Community Services (CECS)

Continuing Education & Community Services summer hours

The Continuing Education & Community Services (CECS) Office will be open during regular hours from June 10 to July 22, with the exception of Fridays:

Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 6:45 pm
Phone lines and emails are open until 7 pm

Friday: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am to 1:30 pm

The CECS will be closed on certain Fridays, for details, click on Read More.

DawsonITE

DawsonITE Newsletter # 556

DawsonITE is your curated news related to IT and Education prepared by Dawson's Rafael Scapin. In this issue:

Opportunities for Education in the Metaverse
AI-generated essays - time to rethink written assignments
Best Web Annotation Tools and Apps for Teachers and Students

Wednesday, Jun. 1, 2022

Congratulations to our first Environment & Sustainability Certificate graduates!

Hats off to Mech Tech student Erica Dubois and Computer Science student Kausar Mussa!

Interprofessional Education project wraps up successful semester & plans symposium, new learning activity for fall

Controversial language bill adopted by National Assembly

SALTISE Award: Cory Legassic’s rising star

Goal-oriented grad Yves-Jusslin Maniratanga receives Paul Gallagher Award

“True leader” and Social Service grad to receive Paul Gallagher Award

Science Valedictorian lived the full Dawson experience despite pandemic

Linnea Nguyen, poised to take on the world

Liberal Arts valedictorian Arwen Low is passionate about civic activism

Support from AccessAbility Centre and caring community leads Anastasia De Sousa recipient to McGill

Mech Tech students address campus sustainability through research and design projects

Update on Strategic Planning

Understanding sex, gender and sexual orientation diversity with Julien R. Johnson

Two more Vernissage events: Interior Design and Graphic Design

Revolutionary thinking at Peace Week- make your plans

Plans for Orange Shirt Day leading up to Sept. 30

Save the date: Welcome Back lunch is Aug. 17

Sustainable Happiness course for support staff and professionals- register by June 20

Carmen Leung crowned DALChampion

Dawson’s first Industrial Design virtual tour

SALTISE is happening June 2-3

Celebrating 10 years of the Dawson Active Learning Community June 2 at special 5 à 7

Harvest Market returns June 9 to Dawson

Winter 2022 updates from Dawson AI

Over at the Faculty Hub

Miriam Home and Services is back on campus this summer

Updates to the Sexual Violence Policy to be presented to Board June 9

Being more aware of trauma helps us understand others better

Golf tournament lines up golfers, prizes and celebrities

Another successful DCMUN season draws to an end

New Faculty Orientation is Aug. 16

Peace Garden needs your HELP!

Successful exam period over

Next D News is Aug. 24

Mugs, cookies and lemonade in celebration of Dawson’s new branding

Interested in learning a new language?

Cafeteria summer hours

Flame of Hope to arrive at Dawson’s Peace Garden June 6

One new bird species spotted at Dawson during May birdwatching mornings

Swap Your Stuff: new Dawson community Yammer channel

Continuing Education & Community Services summer hours

DawsonITE Newsletter # 556

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