The Creative and Applied Arts programs are busy planning and preparing for Vernissage Season.
All are welcome. Please visit the link for all the dates and times.
Nominated by Student Services staff Sandra Gravel and Trudy Ste. Croix, Dawson student Kiera Robak received the Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal at a ceremony on April 20.
The commendation recognizes sustained volunteer involvement or an inspiring and determined attitude with a positive influence on society.
Visit the link for the homepage news story, which includes an interview with Kiera.
Read More - Meet Dawson’s 2024 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal
About 150 current and former students, facilitators, faculty and friends of New School attended a 50th anniversary celebration at Dawson on April 13. For many, New School was a defining moment in their lives.
It was “really great to see so many people from such a span of years come out with fond memories of New School,” said Andrew Katz, an English teacher who has been teaching in the New School for the last six years.
Andrew, who served as MC, asked the guests what had brought them back to New School. Various guests in the audience offered answers: “community, acceptance, sharing, memories, inspiration, love, safe places, challenges, accountability, growth, laughter, humour, Greta, identity, empowerment, party, making a difference, humanism, activism, care.”
To read the homepage report on the celebration, including thoughts from Diane Gauvin and Greta Hofmann Nemiroff, visit the link.
Read More - New School community from today and yesterday celebrated 50th anniversary
Today’s students are tomorrow’s decision makers. The prospects for successfully addressing the climate challenges ahead depend on their knowledge, skills and commitment. Ian MacKenzie’s Ecological Literacy classroom hosted a two-day UN climate negotiation simulation on April 22 and 24, with the aim of introducing students to the many technical variables and competing interests in play in the UN COP climate negotiations.
Visit the link for a full report by Ian MacKenzie.
The Journeys Program proudly presents Living Perspectives, an exhibition curated by Amanda Lickers. It features a selection of works from 20 Indigenous students highlighting their research-creation findings through photography, painting, digital illustration, leather making and other art forms. It will be on display at the Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery at Dawson from May 10-18, 2024.
From photo-documenting the urban moose hide tanning process, to building narrative sovereignty through visual storytelling, and completing the hands-on practice of making fish skin leather, these emerging Indigenous creatives are cracking open the colonial pavement.
Featuring Works by: Phylicia Benjamin, Megan Bosum, Julia Clement, Natasha Doolan, Shayla Etienne, Destinee Hester, Shevaun Jacobs, Phoenix Lahache, Shaylene Louttit-Rupert, Wes Masty Roussel, Melissa Matoush, Stacey Matoush, Zye Mayo-McComber, Demma Montour-Diabo, Lauri Mulucto, Mark Neacappo, Shirleyann Rabbitskin, Faith Shecapio, Tapisa Tulugak, Kiva Williams, and Jade Whitebean.
Vernissage: Friday, May 10 at 4 PM.
Images by Jade Whitebean (above) and Shayla Etienne (below).
Bassel Atallah was appointed Interim Associate Dean of Creative and Applied Arts on April 18.
Bassel has been teaching English at Dawson since 2011. He has served in a number of roles at the College, including as English Department Chairperson since 2022.
Prior to working at Dawson, he taught English at Champlain College in Lennoxville and lectured at Concordia University and McGill University.
The published author's first degree was in Mechanical Engineering at McGill. Bassel also holds a Bachelor of Arts, Honours in English Literature and Creative Writing and a Master's of Arts, English Literature, both from Concordia University.
Photo by Zachary Mercier, a student in Dawson's Professional Photography program.
The Electronics Engineering Technology Department will be having its annual project fair which showcases electronic projects designed and built by our graduating students.
When: Tuesday, May 21, drop-in anytime between11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Where: Conrod’s (room 2F.4 located in the Upper Atrium)
Visit the link to learn about the projects that will be shared.
Read More - Electrical Engineering Technology Project Fair May 21
The Dawson Fine Arts Department is excited to present this year’s graduating student exhibition, Expo 24: Visions Unveiled. Please join us for the opening reception and vernissage on Thursday, May 30, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM to celebrate our graduating class of 2024!
Our awards ceremony and catalogue launch will begin at 6:00 PM in the Upper Atrium. The exhibition will remain open to the public through Thursday, June 6 and will be on display in the Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery as well as the 2G corridor and 2G.15.
Over the past three years, Dawson students, faculty and local media professionals have been working together to create an augmented reality app, which is now available in the app stores.
Using image recognition and geo-location services, the app brings to life historical depictions, critical observations and artistic interpretations about our campus and the surrounding neighbourhood.
Students not only built the app, but they’ve also created dozens of multimedia vignettes, which teach us about the hidden stories that are all around us.
Join us on Thursday, May 16 at 3 PM in Oliver's (2C.17) where we’ll show off the app and then take a little tour of several locations on and around campus.
This year’s SALTISE conference will be June 3-4 at Concordia University. Registration is free!
Come and engage with the innovative ideas represented in over 90 presentations, including work from 20+ Dawson colleagues, across disciplines such as Psychology, French, CRLT, Physiotherapy, Chemistry, Physics, and more.
Engage with renowned experts in the field of teaching and learning, including AI, collaborate with fellow educators, and explore topical ideas.
Don’t miss the special sessions that dive into the impact of AI on education and the roundtable discussions about transitioning to teaching in French.
This year’s conference will launch the start of a special category: a poster session showcasing research conducted by college-level students. This session aims to provide college students (and their instructors) a venue to engage in an authentic experience of sharing the results of their course research projects. Don’t miss out on this enriching experience!
To read more about the Conference and to register, visit the link.
Recognizing and celebrating artistic forms of student activism and resistance, yearly. Please let your students know about this award and the upcoming May 20 deadline.
Looking for creative projects that deconstruct harmful narratives, spread awareness about important issues or propose an alternative to the way things are through connection and surprise. Winning projects will receive $100 in prize money.
Work needs to be submitted by May 20 here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHH_l_Nf4D1pwRE7qCsJqhQVyKmwIkeYBDfOiDfTdo_2BI4A/viewform
Work will be looked at by a group of students, alumni and local artists and curators. The committee will select three winners in total and all works will be exhibited online and on our socials, as well as at Dawson College.
The Independent Video Game Design program is hosting its annual vernissage event, showcasing games created by our graduating class of 2024!
Eight teams of graduates have spent the last year building original games with the guidance and mentorship of IVGD faculty, and we are proud to show their games to the public for the first time. The event will also include a number of local independent video game studios and developers showcasing their latest games currently in development!
Join us Wednesday, June 12 from 6 PM-10 PM in room 3C.1 to playtest the games, meet the developers and enjoy a few snacks while supporting the IVGD program and the local independent game development community.
For all the details, visit the link.
Read More - IVGD Vernissage & Free Video Game Playtest Event
After several months of hard work, late nights and dedicated weekends, the Canadian Robotics Competition was a great success for the Dawson Robotics Team. At any given moment, at least 20 students were working hard on the different categories of the competition daily for at least 12 hours, with an overall attendance of around 40 members.
For the full report by Brian Mader (Faculty, Biology), visit the link.
Read More - Dawson Robotics Team excels at CRC for third year in a row!
Students in Paul Wasacz’s Physical Education course, Eco-landscaping, built two new gardens on the west side of the campus over the weekend of May 4-5.
Visit the link to find out where the gardens are located and to see some more photos.
The North South Soirée on April 25 brought together over 100 attendees, including students and their families, profile alumni, and retired and current teachers for an evening of music, food, and solidarity.
For a brief report and mini photo gallery, visit the link.
Over the last two weeks, the Dawson community and friends have collectively added over 1,300 observations from 200 new observers. The number of new species added is 64, bringing our 1,000 Species in 1,000 Days count to 900.
Visit the link to see a photo of one very dramatic observation by Physics professor Jeremie Choquette and some thoughts from participants in the BioBlitz on April 29.
Photo by Yasmine Conyers.
Read More - BioBlitz and spring weather brings species count to 900
Cassie Paine is a sculpture/installation artist and printmaker whose work reflects on the authoritative role of tools and infrastructure within our society. Based in Windsor, Ontario and Montreal, her work unveils the economic precarity of post-industrial cities; investigating urban planning strategies, systems in place to control automotive and pedestrian traffic, and distinctions between public and private places.
As part of her exhibition at the Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery, Cassie Paine gave a few talks, one of which took place on April 19 with the second-year Visual Arts students. Cassie spoke about her practice and process, and Pedestrian Values – which was on view until May 4. After her presentation, students had the opportunity to ask a few questions.
Visit the link for the students' Q & A with artist Cassie Paine.
Until May 11, the third-year graduating students of the Professional Theatre program will present an adaptation of Lysistrata. In this ancient Greek comedy, the women on both sides of a war band together and withhold sex until their husbands agree to peace.
Playwright Ellen McLaughlin has updated the script for the Dawson production, as we perform in the wake of the ongoing crisis in Ukraine and the Middle East. All shows are $5 for Dawson faculty, students and staff.
Visit the link for the Box Office.
The 17th Dawson Golf Classic is just around the corner! Secure your spot for Monday, June 10, 2024, at the stunning Whitlock Golf & Country Club in Hudson.
This event is our main fundraiser for Dawson students and promises a day of golf, networking, and connection with fellow enthusiasts and sports personalities.
After the tournament, unwind at the cocktail reception where you can mingle with our special guests, including Emcee Christine Long from CTV Montreal, Former NBA champion Joel Anthony, three-time Grey Cup winner Danny, and more VIPs to be announced. The evening will end with a gourmet dinner and a silent auction.
Exciting prizes await!
Don't miss the thrilling hole-in-one contest with a chance to win a $25,000 cash prize!
Also, get ready summer with an array of great prizes, including:
Not a Golfer? Join Us for Dinner!
Even if golf isn't your game, you can still join the post-tournament activities by purchasing a dinner ticket. Enjoy a delicious meal, mingle with special guests, and participate in the silent auction. Simply select the "Dinner Ticket" option when registering.
Exclusive pricing is available for Dawson employees, retirees, faculty, students, and alumni.
For more information and to register, visit the link below.
Read More - Spots Still Available for the Dawson Golf Classic – Register Now!
There is still time to apply for SAGE (Student Academic Growth and Enrichment) project funding through the Dawson Foundation. The deadline has been extended to Tuesday, May 14.
Projects selected in this round will receive funding at the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester. Up to $40,000 is available and project proposals can request up to $5,000. As part of the application process, submissions must be approved by the appropriate manager.
The Student Academic Growth and Enrichment Fund is supported directly by Dawson students via a $10 contribution per semester to the Dawson College Foundation. Each semester, approximately 45% of the funds are allocated to financial support for students as well as health-related expenses. The remaining 55% is available to staff and students to apply for funding for enhanced academic activities.
Director General Diane Gauvin was interviewed by the Journal de Montréal about the impact of Law 14 at Dawson.
Here's the story that was published on May 8: https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2024/05/08/nouvelles-exigences-en-francais--la-reforme-de-la-loi-101-cree-un-casse-tete-a-dawson
The inaugural Spring Party for Dawson employees and faculty was a resounding success!
Over 300 community members gathered in Conrod’s and the Upper Atrium on May 3 to enjoy an evening of snacks, dinner, and music mixed by DJ Paul Cargnello.
Thanks to our organizing team: Karina D’Ermo, Sarah Cartier, Stacy Kennedy, Carey-Ann Pawsey, Debbie Resurreccion, Stephanie Ricci, Myka Taylor and Natalie Trepanier.
To access photos from the event's photo booth, Dawson employees need to be signed in to their College Microsoft account:
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Last Modified: May 9, 2024
