Aminata, founder of Atelier APL, participating in the Black Vendors Market held on campus this week. The event was hosted by the DSU as part of Black History Month celebrations.
Opportunities and Helpful Reminders
Exclusive event for Quebec students: Study @ McGill Student Fair on Feb. 15 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM in the Bronfman Building (1001 Sherbrooke Street West). Whether you are graduating or just starting to think about university, don’t miss this opportunity to find out about programs, internships, student life and how to apply. Registrationrequired.
Join us on Feb. 18 from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM in the CoLab (3F.43) for the viewing of a video by Ray Fadden regarding Native America’s contributions to society and discussion of an article by lawyer Felix Cohen: Indigenous Perspectives: Americanizing the White Man and They Lied to You in School.
Feb. 20 is Caribbean Day! In celebration of Black History Month and to support the volleyball team, Caribbean food will be sold from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM in Conrod’s. A singer and steel pan artist will provide entertainment from 11:45 AM – 1:45 PM.
A Héma-Québec blood drive will take place at Dawson Feb. 18 to 20 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM in 3C.1. An appointment is required. Book online or by calling 1-800-343-7264.
Learn how to put your best foot forward! Our Student Employment Centre is offering an Interview Skills Workshop on Feb. 19 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM in room 7C.5.
Our Sustainability Office is raising awareness and encouraging the community to hold zero-waste events. Not sure how? Use their zero-waste checklist and use one of their handy pop-up banners to show that 10% or less of the event’s waste will go to landfill. For information and guidance contact Eva Helms by MIO.
Key Dates
Feb. 14: Last day for Day or Continuing Education students to withdraw from courses or the College with no mention on transcript
Feb. 17: Attendance validation begins
Food, Learning and Fun!
Living Campus Wellness Initiatives
Early Bird Breakfasts (EBB) are back and the next one is scheduled for Feb. 17 in Conrod's. Free and healthy breakfasts are served on a first-come, first-served basis. They start at 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM, depending on the number of volunteers, and we stay open until we run out of food. This month, EBBs will also be available on Feb. 20 and 27.
Interested in coming on board as a volunteer? Show up! Just come by, ask if we need help and grab an apron!
Living Campus initiatives also include our Sustainable and Grown workshops. The workshops aim to help participants make sustainable choices, lower their long-term costs, and enjoy themselves in a relaxed environment! Topics range from first-time budgeting and living on your own to bike tune-ups or small-space gardening. The series kicks off on Feb. 10, and most workshops run from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM or 1:00 PM, depending on the number of participants. Registration is required.
Reorganization of Menus in Omnivox
We have recently reviewed and reorganized Omnivox menus controlled by Dawson* to help you find what you are looking for more easily. Specific changes include the following:
More logical groupings have been created to shorten the very long My College Services menu.
Descriptors have been added for each menu item.
Menu item links no longer applicable to current students have been removed.
You will only see items relating to your status at Dawson (e.g. Day or Continuing Education student). This means that all students will not see identical menu items.
These improvements will be reflected in Omnivox as of February 18.
Existing Omnivox Menus Controlled by Dawson*
Admissions Package
Placement Test
My College Services
IT Support Services
Student Services
NEW Omnivox Menus Controlled by Dawson*
Admissions and Program Transfers
Placement Tests
Registration and Course Change
My College Services
IT Support Services
Student Services
*All other menus are controlled by the developers of Omnivox, and we have no ability to make changes to them.
Questions or concerns? Please MIO Student Bulletin.
Do you live in the Westmount-St Louis riding?
This bursary could be for you!
Jennifer Maccarone, member of Québec’s National Assembly for Westmount—Saint-Louis, is pleased to announce the fourth edition of her student bursary program.
Jennifer Maccarone Student Bursary: 2 bursaries of $500 each
Be registered full-time for the 2025 Winter semester at the CEGEP or undergraduate university level at an educational institution located in Québec
Be a permanent resident or Canadian citizen (possessing a Health Insurance Card or Québec Driver's license).
Applicants are asked to submit the following:
A letter of intent for bursary selection, highlighting the candidate's personal experience of community involvement
Proof of enrolment and residence
Curriculum vitae
A reference letter, either academic or extra-academic, from a teacher, mentor or person who has worked directly with the candidate
A short video where they introduce themselves (optional).
Selected recipients will be evaluated based on relevance and originality of application, community involvement, knowledge of the riding, and creativity.
Hours of availability for the week of February 17-21
Academic Advising Drop-in (2D.7): Monday 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Wednesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Thursday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Academic Advising Chat: Monday and Wednesday 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Thursday and Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Academic Skills Centre (6D.2): Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM, Friday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Academic Skills Centre Drop-in (6D.2): Monday to Thursday 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM and 5:00 - 6:30 PM, Friday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Bookstore (1F.2): Monday to Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Friday 9:00 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 17:00
Career Resource Centre (6D.5): Monday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Wednesday 10:00 AM -12:00 PM, Friday 10:00 AM -12:00 AM
Continuing Education Office (2H.1): Monday to Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:45 PM, Friday 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM, AEC students: email AEC@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Financial Aid (4E.5): Tuesday and Friday 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Wednesday and Thursday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
First Year Office (2D.0): Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
IT Support (2H.12): Monday to Friday 7:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Library (5C.1): Monday to Thursday 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM, Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Registrar's Office/Student Records (2D.6): Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM -5:00 PM, Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Student AccessAbility Centre (2E.6): Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Student Fees (4B.5): Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Your Take
Dawson through your eyesStudents Mila Pogonetz and Israa Ardy participating in a Women in STEM & Medicine kiosk event on campus this week highlighting the critical role of women in scientific innovation PHOTO: ANDREEA-MIHAELA STANCIU-PANAIT
UNESCO data shows that there are significantly fewer women professionals in engineering, computer science and informatics, and the natural sciences. There has been progress in recent years, but women still receive smaller research grants than men, and a notable gender wage gap continues to exist. Women and Girls in STEM and Medicine Day was February 11. This international event was an opportunity to raise awareness, ignite interest for career opportunities in STEM, and promote gender equality in science for future generations.
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