Dawson Student Bulletin

April 24, 2026

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Take a breather! Stress Less Week is almost here!

A whole week of enjoyable de-stressing activities has been programmed for you by the Campus Life team:

Monday | April 27

    • Zoo Therapy in Oliver’s (2C.17) from 11 AM – 1 PM — meet animals from Zoo Thérapie Clara

Tuesday | April 28

    • Boba Bingo in the Upper Atrium Cafeteria from 1:30 PM – 3 PM — free to play, win boba (bubble tea) from L2

Wednesday | April 29

    • Zen Den in Oliver’s (2C.17) from 10 AM – 5 PM — quiet space with a Zen ambiance
    • Chair Massages in Oliver’s (2C.17) from 12 PM – 3 PM — 10-minute massages with Ikra Massage School

Thursday | April 30

    • Zen Den in Oliver’s (2C.17) from 9 AM–4 PM — quiet Zen space
    • Friendship Bracelets in Oliver’s (2C.17) from 1:30 PM –3:30 PM — make bracelets for yourself or a friend

Friday | May 1

    • Karaoke in the Upper Atrium cafeteria from 12 PM – 3 PM — sing your heart out

Key Dates

  • May 9: Cont. Ed. - Last Saturday class
  • May 11: Cont. Ed. - Last Monday class
  • May 12: Cont. Ed. - Last Tuesday class
  • May 13: Language Exit Exam. No Classes - Day & Cont. Ed. Divisions
  • May 14: Cont. Ed. - Last Thursday class
  • May 18: Statutory Holiday

Nominate a great teacher by May 3

Is there a Dawson teacher who goes above and beyond to inspire and support you?

Nominate them for the Director General’s Teaching Excellence Award (2025–2026) before Sunday, May 3 at 11 PM.

It only takes 5 minutes:

  • Go to My College Services → Teaching Excellence Awards
  • Fill out the form

ICYMI: Summer School info

Get all your Dawson Summer School info in our April 21 special edition of the Dawson Insider: Special Summer School Edition

This week at Dawson

MONDAY | April 27

  • Psychology Profile Bake Sale Fundraiser: in the Lower Atrium from 9 AM to 2:30 PM.
  • Thrift Sale: Social Change & Solidarity, 9 AM - 4 PM in Conrod's (2F.4). All funds raised will be used to purchase bulk medications for Cuba.

WEDNESDAY | April 29

  • A workshop on exam preparation tips and anxiety coping skills for students, hosted in the Library Seminar Room 2, between 12 PM and 1 PM.

THURSDAY | April 30

  • Fiesta Solidaria: Join the Social Change and Solidarity community from 5 PM – 7 PM in 5B.16 for an evening of music, food, and anti-colonial solidarity from Montreal/Tiohtià:ke to Cuba. Get your ticket HERE or at the door; tickets cost $10 for students  and $20 for non-students, and include a drink and appetizers. All proceeds go to student projects and medical aid for Cuba.

FRIDAY | May 1 

  • STEMM FEM Gala: Panel discussion with professionals and university students in science, medicine, and engineering, plus a science club fair featuring McGill, Concordia, and Dawson clubs. This event is from 6–9 PM in room 3C.1, admission $5, with proceeds supporting La Maison Bleue and tickets available online or at the door.

Meet author and illustrator Juli Delporte for a live Q&A this Tuesday

Join us for a special meet-up with acclaimed author and illustrator Juli Delporte, part of Prix de la BD – le phylactère, Dawson’s new French reading and discussion contest that aims to celebrate contemporary French-language comics, graphic novels, and zines.

  • Tuesday, April 28
  • 12 PM – 12:45 PM
  • Colab (3F.43) or online via Teams

Open to all, this lunchtime talk in French offers a rare chance to explore her intimate storytelling and visual art. Delve into comic creation, ask questions, and gain fresh insights.

Moderated by Catherine Soleil (French Department) and Marc-André Cright (Illustration Department).

On May 1, step up for foot care support for the unhoused

Join graduating Social Service students for the Sole Support Foot Health Drive & Awareness Day on Friday, May 1, 9 AM – 4 PM in Conrod’s (2F.4).

Hear from healthcare professionals on foot care, injury prevention, and access to services, take part in interactive activities (with prizes), and drop by for networking, games, and fundraising. You can follow the Sole Support project on Instagram. 

Come and buy food and baked goods; all proceeds will go to footcare for the unhoused. You are also invited to bring donations of foot care items, footwear, and hygiene products in support of partner organization La Porte Ouverte (The Open Door), a drop-in centre and emergency shelter in the Milton-Parc neighbourhood.  

Are you a full-time student interested in doing research?

If so, check out this grant (bursary) designed for CEGEP students to develop research skills, build their CV, inspire others, and spark an interest in conducting more research in the future.  It is funded by the Fonds de Recherche du Quebec - Société et Culture (FRQ-SC): https://frq.gouv.qc.ca/programme/bourse-dinitiation-a-la-recherche-pour-la-releve-au-collegial-birc-concours-2026-2027/#admissibilite

If you have questions, email Dawson's Research Officer Allison Kurz at research@dawsoncollege.qc.ca

Comedy Fundraiser April 30 for CRLT and rowing team

Support students in the CRLT program and on the Rowing team with one great show!

Thursday, April 30
8 PM, doors open at 7:15 PM
The Comedy Nest
2313 Sainte-Catherine St. W (The Montreal Forum), 3rd Floor, Montreal

Help the Rowing team get to their biggest race of the season in St. Catharines, ON!

Tickets are $18 for 1 or $30 for 2.

Purchase tickets at 3F.4 (CRLT) or get in touch. 

POSTPONED: Rumble in the PARC to take place in the fall

The Dawson Blues fundraiser Rumble in the PARC with Mad Dog Pro Wrestling has been postponed to a date to be determined in the fall 2026 semester.

Tickets purchased for the April 25 date will be honoured in the fall so hold on to them. Those who need a refund can go to the PARC desk in 1H.4.

Save the date: Outdoor Spring Fair at Dawson

Come out to the east grounds (Atwater/de Maisonnueve) and let's start celebrating the end of the school year! On Friday, May 8, from 12 PM - 3 PM, there will be food, music, caricatures, airbrush tattoos, a photo booth, and sweet treats for current students with a valid Dawson ID. If it rains, we will be in 3C.1. Don't miss it!

Recruiting new execs for gaming club

Get involved and help shape the future of gaming at Dawson. The Dawson E-Sports Association (soon to be the Dawson Gaming Club) is recruiting new executives:

    • Secretary
    • Overseer(s)

Interested? Join the Discord or visit 2C.11 for more details.

Test your nutrition knowledge by April 28 for a chance to win a $50 gift card

Eating well can help you stay energized and focused. See if you know how to eat well by testing your nutrition knowledge. If you score higher than 60 per cent, you will be entered into a draw for a $50 gift card. Winners will be contacted via MIO. 

Don’t forget to save your results and check out the nutrition resources at the end!

Take the quiz by this Tuesday, April 28 at 12 PM: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JTQn759TG8

10% off Bixi membership for Dawson students

The BIXI bike sharing seasonal subscription is offered to students of the Dawson community at a 10% discount.

Here is what you need to do before May 31:

  • Go to https://bixi.com/
  • Click on my BIXI space
  • Log in or create an account
  • Click on get your discount
  • Select Dawson College
  • Enter the promo code: BIXIMTL2026DAWSON
  • Enter your Dawson email and finalize your purchase

April is Autism Acceptance Month

Every April marks Autism Awareness Month, now increasingly recognized as Autism Acceptance Month. This shift emphasizes understanding, inclusion, and support for autistic individuals. The puzzle piece symbol has fallen out of favour, as many feel it suggests something missing or in need of fixing. Other symbols that represent diversity, inclusion, and the full spectrum of autistic experiences are preferred. The rainbow infinity symbol is often associated with neurodiversity.

More info and resources here.

Featured photo from Dawson Through Your Lens

This week's photo contest winner is Areeha Haque.

She captioned her photo: "A peaceful yet inspiring nocturnal view overlooking the Theatre on our beautiful campus."

Submit your Dawson LIFE photos here for your chance to win a $20 gift card and to be published on the Dawson College Instagram account: "Dawson Through Your Lens” Photo Contest

Hours of availability for the week of April 27 - May 1, 2026

  • Academic Advising Drop-in (2D.7) and Chat: Academic Advising Schedule
  • Learning Centre (6D.2): Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM, Friday: 10 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Learning Centre Drop-in (6D.2): Monday to Thursday: 11 AM – 3 PM and 5 – 6:30 PM, Friday: 11 AM – 3 PM
  • Career Resource Centre (6D.5): Monday: 1 PM – 2 PM; Wednesday: 11 AM – 12 PM; Friday: 10 AM – 11 AM
  • Continuing Education Office (2H.1): Monday to Thursday: 10 AM – 5:45 PM / Counter service: 11 AM – 5:45 PM, Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:15 PM, AEC students: email AEC@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
  • Continuing Education Advising Drop-in (2H.1): Monday and Wednesday: 4 PM – 5:30 PM
  • Financial Aid Office (4E.5): Tuesday to Thursday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM – 4 PM, email: financialaid@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
  • First-Year Students' Office (2D.0): Monday to Friday (in person 2D.0): 9 AM – 6 PM
  • IT Support (2H.12): Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Library (5C.1): Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:30 PM, Friday: 7:30 AM – 5 PM 
  • Mental Health Services (4E.2): Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Registrar's Office/Student Records (2D.6): Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (closed 12 PM - 1 PM), Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (closed 12 PM - 1 PM)
  • Student AccessAbility Centre (2E.6): Monday to Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM
  • Student Fees (4B.5): Monday to Friday: 9 AM – 4 PM

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