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Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2023

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Dawson Foundation, Dawson Gives, Homepage news, In the news/in social media, S.P.A.C.E.

Four Dawson students presented abstract at Lunar and Planetary Science conference

When it was time to submit an abstract to the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in Texas, the Dawson student team was not sure which category described them best.

“I think we are the first CEGEP students to present research at the LPI! Undergraduate was the category closest to us,” said Darcy Loane-Billings (Pure & Applied Science), lead author of the abstract and second-year student at Dawson.

For the homepage news story, visit the link below.

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#DawsonProud, Academic News, Homepage news, In the news/in social media

Law, Society and Justice student is a 2023 Loran Scholar!

Changemaker Mariana Cueto Mendoza is one of 36 students across Canada to win the Loran Scholarship, the country’s largest and most comprehensive four-year undergraduate award, valued at $100,000.

For the homepage news story, visit the link below.

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Awards Office

Do you know any outstanding students?

The Awards Office is now accepting nominations until Wednesday, April 5 for the following awards: The Anastasia De Sousa Memorial Award, The Bruno Mital ‘B’ Positive Scholarship and The Paul Gallagher Award. 

For all the nomination and award details, please visit the link below.

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Campus Life, DawsonAI, Events, Faculty Hub, Workshops

DawsCon, A.I. workshops and Data Journalism challenge this weekend

On Friday, March 24, Dawson College will be hosting a free conference for educators and industry, and a subsequent weekend Data Journalism Challenge (March 25-26) aimed at students of any background.

Attendees will be exposed to a wide range of AI topics from challenges of ChatGPT in education to ethics and bias to data manipulation and machine learning, to opportunities for faculty research and student internships.

Presentations will be given by Dawson students, alumni and faculty from the AI Community of Practice as well as partner organizations, external researchers and industry professionals.

More info here: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/dawscon/

Register here: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/dawscon/registration2023/

To bring a class: contact Joel Trudeau

Visit the link below for more information about specific activities of interest to faculty and students this Friday, March 24. 

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Academic News, Campus Life, Events

C’est la Francofête à Dawson le 27-30 mars

Le comité est heureux de vous dévoiler la programmation de cette édition 2023 qui se déroulera durant la dernière semaine de mars : lundi 27, mardi 28, mercredi 29 et jeudi 30 mars.

Certaines activités (conférences, visionnements et rencontres, poésie) auront lieu durant la journée, tandis que nous avons choisi de mettre nos événements « tête d’affiche » le soir afin de favoriser la venue du plus grand nombre de classes possibles. Nous sommes également très heureux de pouvoir collaborer avec les programmes de travail social et de sciences de l’environnement du collège Dawson pour deux de nos événements.

Pour réserver une séance : envoyez un message à Laëtitia.

Pour consulter le programme : https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/french/evenements/francofete-2023/

Campus Life, Events, In the news/in social media, Student Services, Well-being for all

VIB Tour stops at Dawson March 29

A fun and free event promoting well-being for all and physical fitness is coming to Dawson Wednesday, March 29 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. in 3C.1.

Students are invited to register for free on the VIB-Essence app for La Tournée VIB-Essence. The program includes Pound (“rocking out”) fitness sessions, glow-in-the-dark yoga, free snacks and fun. If there is space, staff are also welcome to attend.

“The VIB tour only makes a few campus stops every year so I think Dawson students are lucky to have this opportunity,” said Julie Gosselin of Student Health Services, Dawson’s VIB coordinator. The event is sponsored by the RSEQ, Sports Experts and the Quebec Government.

#DawsonProud, Campus Life, Communications Office, Dawson Foundation, Dawson Gives, Dawson Talent, Events, Homepage news, In the news/in social media, Living Campus, Sustainability, Well-being for all

25th Edition of Artists in Bloom is April 20

Springtime means that Artists in Bloom is back! The event will be in-person on Thursday, April 20 at 5:30 p.m. in 3C.1 It will also be possible to buy prints online from April 11-28. This year will be the fundraising event’s 25th annual edition— a quarter century! We are excited to welcome you to the event and to see what our talented student artists will produce. Advance tickets are only $20 and will be for sale as of Monday, March 27 in 2E.6 and 4A.1 Your ticket gives you entrance to the event, one drink and hors d'oeuvres.

For the details, see the homepage news story in the link below.

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#DawsonProud, From the Director General

Nominate an outstanding teacher by April 3

All students and employees are invited to nominate outstanding teachers for the Director General’s Teaching Excellence Award from now through Monday, April 3 at 11 p.m.

To nominate an outstanding teacher, go to Omnivox and find the link entitled Teaching Excellence Award under the My Dawson Life menu.

#DawsonProud, Campus Life, Events, In the news/in social media

Legendary Jazz Pianist Oliver Jones honoured at Dawson

On March 10, a very special and intimate evening was held at Dawson to honour a true legend in the world of jazz, pianist Dr. Oliver Jones. The event was a resounding success, with representatives from the college and the community coming together to pay tribute to Jones' inspiring life and legacy for promoting future generations pursue post-secondary education.

To learn about the event, see the homepage news story in the link below.

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

Interview with screenwriter & Dawson grad Ryan Christopher Churchill

Ryan Christopher Churchill (Creative Arts, 1999) is the screenwriter of Simulant, a science fiction thriller that will be released in Canada on April 7.

Simulant tells the story of a humanoid A.I.'s attempt to win over a widow's heart, which places it in the path of a government agent trying to stop the rise of machine consciousness. The film stars some of the most popular actors right now: Simu Liu, Sam Worthington, Jordana Brewster and Robbie Amell. The trailer can be viewed here.

Visit the link below to read a Q&A with Ryan, learn how he landed his dream job and find out how Dawson prepared him.

Read More - Interview with screenwriter & Dawson grad Ryan Christopher Churchill

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Book/article/video recommendation, Campus Life, Dawson Grads, Events, Homepage news, In the news/in social media

Literary duo Arizona and Heather O’Neill share thoughts on Dawson experience

Ahead of their guest appearance at a Dawson Reads event on March 22, Arizona O’Neill (Fine Arts, 2013) and Heather O’Neill (Social Science, 1992) shared some thoughts on their Dawson experiences, the creative process and writing. Thanks to organizer and English teacher Sarah Gilbert for interviewing the mother-daughter duo.

For the short Q & A with the O'Neills, visit the link below.

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#DawsonProud, Dawson Blues

Silver and bronze for Dawson Blues Men’s and Women’s Div. 1 Basketball

The Dawson Div. 1 men's and women's basketball teams won national silver and bronze, respectively, at the CCAA National Tournament this past weekend. Bleed Blue! #DawsonProud!

Dawson Foundation, Dawson Gives, Events, In the news/in social media

Hockey icon Larry Robinson to join Dawson’s golf tournament

Exciting news! Hockey legend and 10-time Stanley Cup champion, Larry Robinson, will be joining golfers at the 2023 Dawson Golf Classic, sponsored by the Montreal Forum and Luxury in Transit. The tournament will be held at the beautiful Summerlea Golf Club in Vaudreuil-Dorion on Thursday, June 8.

After the tournament, participants will enjoy a night of networking, cocktails, and delicious food hosted by CTV Montreal's Christine Long and chaired by Honorary President Frédérique Guay. Plus, we'll have amazing prizes and silent auction items up for grabs, including Larry Robinson signed Montreal Canadians jerseys, hockey tickets, Formula 1 tickets, and much more.

To register, visit https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/golf/

To learn more about Larry Robinson, or the enduring partnership between Dawson and the Montreal Forum, visit the link below.

Read More - Hockey icon Larry Robinson to join Dawson’s golf tournament

Campus Life, Dawson Professional Theatre, Dawson Talent, Events

Professional Theatre presents Watching Shadows March 22-25

The disappearance of Rakel, a young Norwegian girl, while on an exchange trip to Italy sends her friends and family into a whirlwind of emotions. As the days pass and the tension rises, they are faced with unknown emotions and grief, all reacting in different ways while confronting the harsh reality of the world they live in. Watching Shadows is performed by the second-year students and directed by Stefanie Buxton.

The play runs from Wednesday, March 22 – Saturday, March 25 at 8 p.m. at Dawson's Theatre.

Tickets are free and are available through the link below.

Read More - Professional Theatre presents Watching Shadows March 22-25

#DawsonProud, Homepage news, In the news/in social media, Living Campus, Sustainability, Well-being for all

World youth coming to Dawson for Sustainable Happiness camp

About 50 students from colleges and polytechnics around the world will be at Dawson April 21-26 for an International Youth Camp. This event is part of the World Congress 2023 on Collective Intelligence, organized by Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) and the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP).

Visit the link below to read the homepage news story.

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Dawson Foundation

Foundation welcomes new board member

Jennifer Horvath has joined the Dawson Foundation as a new board member. Sitting uniquely at the intersection of business and social impact, Jennifer is an impact entrepreneur with almost three decades of experience in acquiring, founding and building businesses. Jennifer is certified in Impact Economics, which uses the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals as a blueprint to develop an ESG strategic plan while improving business success. Co-founder and Managing Partner of MaverikX, Jennifer holds a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from Concordia University. Dawson’s Communications Office asked her some questions about her decision to serve on the Foundation Board.

To read a brief Q & A with Jennifer, visit the link below.

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#DawsonProud, Campus Life, Dawson Talent, S.P.A.C.E.

5th annual SPACE writing competition: winners and honourable mentions

In 2022-2023, SPACE held its fifth annual writing competition. Students from all disciplines across Dawson College were invited to submit writing that offered a personal interpretation of this year’s theme, What If? The submissions were divided into three categories––prose (fiction and creative non-fiction), poetry and essay––and were judged in a blind fashion by Lois Valliant (retired Faculty, Fine Arts) and Hannah Rahimi (Faculty, English).

Entries were evaluated according to originality and depth of thought, style, arts-sciences connections and relation to the theme. The winners received gift certificates from Argo Bookstore, and the winners and honourable mentions have been published and highlighted in the SPACE web magazine.

Stay tuned as well for the announcement of a public reading by the winners and honourable mentions during the first week of May for SPACE Week.

You can read and comment on their thought-provoking work in the link below.

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DawsonAI, Faculty Hub, In the news/in social media, Workshops

Dawson AI guiding College through challenges of Chat GPT

At this point, you’ve surely heard of ChatGPT, the A.I. text generation system developed by OpenAI. Perhaps you are even a little sick of hearing about it already!

For better or worse, ChatGPT and its soon to be released, much more powerful cousin GPT-4, will have dramatic consequences for higher education. Members of the Dawson A.I. Initiative have already offered and will continue to organize various activities and workshops for faculty, staff and students at the College to map out the constructive uses and concerning challenges that these machine learning/text generation systems pose.

Visit the link below to read about how Dawson A.I. is supporting the College and to see upcoming events.

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Faculty Hub

Over at the Faculty Hub

  • ChatGPT Workshop and Roundtable Discussion – March 24

In this workshop, members of the DawsonA.I. Community of Practice will demonstrate how text generation can be engaged proactively in the classroom, and how to best manage the academic integrity challenges it poses. The session will be interactive and include hands-on activities followed by an open-ended discussion on challenges and opportunities for teaching and learning. Led by Robert Stephens (Dawson AI Lead)

Part of DawsCon - Registration is required

DawsonITE

DawsonITE Newsletter # 584

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

  • 5 incredible uses for ChatGPT for students
  • Five common misconceptions on writing feedback
  • DAWSCON at Dawson College | March 24-26

Read More - DawsonITE Newsletter # 584

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Last Modified: March 22, 2023

 

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