2022-08-24 – Newsroom

#DawsonProud, Homepage news, In the news/in social media, Milestones

Basketball hall of famer Joel Tyrrell retires after 49 years of service

Joel Tyrrell arrived at Dawson in 1973 as a Social Science student and did not really leave until he retired on Aug. 19, 2022!

His career has been “very fulfilling and appreciated,” he said in an interview with Dawson’s Communications Office.

Click Read More for a feature story on the occasion of Joel's retirement.

Communications Office, From the Director General, Homepage news, In the news/in social media

Strength and resolve: Welcome back Fall 2022

Meeting in person for the first time since January 2020, the community was invited to attend the Director General and Academic Dean’s welcome back general assembly and lunch on Aug. 17. Nearly 500 people participated for what was also the first time Diane Gauvin and Rob Cassidy were able to convene the traditional Fall meeting since they took office in January and August 2021, respectively.

To learn what the DG and Academic Dean spoke about, click Read More.

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Events, Student Services

About 1,800 students at Welcome Days

On Aug. 16-17, an estimated 1,800 new students participated in Welcome Days. This year, the dean’s welcome for the three broad areas of study took place in the Tony Proudfoot Gym. The experience also included orientation sessions with program and profile coordinators, booths about various services at the College, self-guided tours and free ice cream outdoors.

“Thank you to everyone who was involved in the planning and implementation of Welcome Days! Your time and effort was very much appreciated,” said organizer Caroline Blouin, Coordinator of Student Services.

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Facilities Management, Homepage news, In the news/in social media, Living Campus, Sustainability

Dawson is Sustainability Institution of the Year

From a field of 56 finalists, many from large universities in 19 countries around the world, Dawson was named Sustainability Institution of the Year by the Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education at a virtual awards ceremony in early July.

For the news release and a new video about Dawson's Living Campus, click Read More.

Academic News, Campus Life, Events, Faculty Hub, In the news/in social media, Peace Centre

7th Annual Peace Week Sept. 13 – 21

Welcome Back one & all! Come and join the Dawson College Peace Centre for our 7th Annual Peace Week. This year we examine our theme, Revolution & Metamorphosis. Revolution can often be associated with violent upheaval, however peaceful nonviolent action and imagination can be the necessary ingredients that precede metamorphosis. This September, the Peace Centre invites you to think about how peaceful revolution, in thinking and action, is a meaningful pathway to fundamental positive social metamorphosis. What is revolutionary? Click Read More for details.

Faculty Hub

Over at the Faculty Hub

Ed Tech Virtual Workshops Next Week:

The New Moodle 4.0
August 29 10-11am

Intro to Videoconferencing in Teams
August 30 10-11am

Intermediate Moodle
August 31 10-11am

Visit the Faculty Hub for more information!

#DawsonProud, Dawson Blues, Homepage news, In the news/in social media, Student Services

New coaching staff will continue building women’s hockey at Dawson

It’s a new season and a new coaching staff for the Dawson Blues Div. 1 Women’s Hockey team.

Meet the new head coach Joey Brandone and his coaching team by clicking read more.

#DawsonProud, Communications Office, From the Director General, Milestones

Recognition of Service … and a good time was had by all

The large room in 3C.1 was dressed up in its finest to receive the 130 guests during the Recognition of Service reception and dinner. It was the largest gathering of its kind in Dawson history as the retirees from 2019-2022 were celebrated as were employees marking 25, 26 and 27 years of service.

The trend toward retirement truly showed itself as there were more than three times as many retirements, 101, as there were in the group marking the years of service, 33. The mood was light and convivial, and those in attendance were happy to reconnect after long absences due to campus shutdown or having taken retirement.

The last honouree to be presented with a gift and certificate was former Director General Richard Filion who retired in December 2020. He received a rousing introduction by Michael Goldwax, Chair of the Board of Governors, which was met with equally rousing remarks from Richard, who spoke of his admiration for the Dawson community, its spirit and its resolve, and to continue to fight the good fight for the benefit of our students.

Photo Gallery available here: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/communications-office/recognition-of-service/

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Faculty Hub

Yann Brouillette is a 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 Yann Brouillette (Chemistry) to talk about his experience with the community of practice.

Academic News, Faculty Hub

Get involved – Dawson Certificates

It is never too late to get involved in a Dawson Certificate or even list your courses! While having a long history at the College, certificates have gained new visibility at Dawson (check out our new info board outside 3H.1!), and serve to provide a space for innovative course development and active engagement in co-curricular activities. For more details, Click Read More.

Dawson Research, Faculty Hub

Announcements from the Research Office

The summer has not only seen a flurry of research activities, but also produced a number of interesting announcements from both the Tri-Agency and the FRQ, especially when it comes to the advertising of new funding opportunities. To find out more about these opportunities, click Read More.

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Events, Faculty Hub

New School Re-Visions!

Fall 2023 will mark New School’s 50th anniversary. The New School team are taking a deep breath and engaging in a re-visioning process. Re-visioning, for us, means celebrating and reflecting on the past 50 years, re-connecting with our community of alumni and friends, and innovating for the future.

You are invited to find out more and participate, click Read More.

Sept. 30 is Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On Friday, Sept. 30, the Dawson community will observe Orange Shirt Day - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This day is intended to recognize and commemorate the children who died in these institutions and those who survived. With the ongoing recovery of Indigenous children from mass graves near a number of former residential schools in the past year, this will be a day of mourning for Indigenous communities across the country and a day of reflection for all. Click Read More for more details.

As a young child at a residential school in 1973, Phyllis Webstad, a Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation in British Columbia, was wearing a brand-new orange shirt on her first day of school. It was taken from her by the school, and she never saw it again.
Webstad founded Orange Shirt Day in 2013 to mark her experience as a survivor of the residential school system. The day of commemoration was quickly adopted by Indigenous communities and the Assembly of First Nations. In 2021, the federal government declared September 30th the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Campus Life, Dawson Professional Theatre, Dawson Talent, Events

Dawson Theatre production dates

A full year of theatre productions is planned by our Professional Theatre (Acting) Program.

Click Read More to see the plays and dates during this academic year 2022-2023.

Board

June 9 report from the Board meeting

The last meeting of Dawson's Board of Governors took place on June 9.

Click Read More for a brief report.

#DawsonProud, Communications Office, Dawson Grads, Homepage news

Dawson celebrates its largest graduating class ever

In case you missed it: nearly 3,000 Dawson students made up the Class of 2022, graduating from the College in the Summer and Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 sessions, making it the largest group of graduates yet. Over 800 attended three ceremonies at Place des Arts on June 22.

Arwen Low was one of three valedictorians and you can watch her inspiring address on YouTube.

For a full report and link to photos, click read more.

#DawsonProud, Communications Office, Dawson Foundation, Dawson Gives, Student Services

Return to play at Golf Classic 2022

After an absence of two years, the revitalized Dawson golf tournament made a triumphant return on June 7 at the Summerlea Golf and Country Club in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Renamed the Golf Classic, the tournament reunited long-standing participants, suppliers and new recruits.

The weather that had appeared ominous in the morning cleared in time for tee off and the rain held off until everyone was back in the clubhouse for drinks and dinner late in the afternoon. When all was said and done, more than $35,000 was raised to help the Financial Aid Office at Dawson lift some of the financial burden off students in need.

Click Read More for a report.

#DawsonProud, Awards Office, Communications Office, Dawson Foundation, Dawson Gives, In the news/in social media

Meet the awards recipients of Winter 2022

In case you missed it: over 60 Dawson students were recognized for their hard work, perseverance and personal qualities.

Dawson College would like to thank the teachers and staff who have supported students throughout the last challenging academic year. We are also grateful to our generous donors and friends who make these awards possible.

To see all the award recipients, click read more.

If you would like to participate in one of our Awards Selection Committees, please sign up here:
https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/awards-scholarships/awards-selection-committee-sign-up-form/

Communications Office, From the Director General, Milestones

News from the Communications Office

Click Read More to find out who's in the Communications Office at Dawson and read Donna Varrica's thank you message.

Key dates in the Fall 2022 semester

Sept. 5 – Labour Day

Sept. 30 – Orange Shirt Day

Oct. 3 – Provincial Election Day

Oct. 10 – Thanksgiving

Oct. 11-14 – Study Break

Oct. 14 – Ped Day

Dec. 9 – Last day of the semester for day students

Dec. 13-22 – Final Exam period

Dec. 14 – English Exit Exam

#DawsonProud, In the news/in social media

Joanna Farmer’s new book helps us Stand Tall and Move Easy

Retired Dawson Physical Education teacher Joanna Farmer has just published her textbook entitled Stand Tall and Move Easy. It is now available in digital and printed formats. The book presents posture as a fundamental skill, a basic fitness component, and a foundation for exercise, sport performance, and efficient movement in daily living.

For more information and a link to order, click the Read More link.

Faculty Hub, In the news/in social media

Economics prof. Worku Aberra on Canadian currency

Economics professor Worku Aberra has been in the news recently on the topic of the rising popularity of the Canadian currency.

July 27 Moneywise article: https://moneywise.ca/news/us-dollar

June 4 article in The Toronto Star: https://www.thestar.com/business/opinion/2022/06/04/how-canadas-loonie-became-a-desired-international-currency.html

#DawsonProud, Dawson Grads, In the news/in social media

Dawson alumni wins the 2022 Scrabble Player Championship!

Dawson College graduate Michael Fagen (Class of 2014, Pure & Applied Science) took home Scrabble's top prize. For a CTV news report about his achievement, click Read More.

DawsonITE

DawsonITE Newsletter # 560

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

Tips To Being More Productive In The Classroom With EdTech
How to Convert an Image With Handwriting to Text Using OCR
16 Free Portable Apps for Students They Can Carry Everywhere

Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022