Dawson Student Bulletin

February 20, 2026

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Read, debate, and crown the best franco comic

Open to all students, Le Phylactère is a new French reading and discussion contest celebrating contemporary French-language comics, graphic novels, and zines.

Info Session: Join us on Teams Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 11:45 AM.

Sign up here:
Inscriptions au Prix de la BD – Le Phylactère 

Participants must read six selected works and take part in three discussion sessions:

March 24 · 11:45–12:45, April 14 · 11:45–12:45, May 5 · 11:45–12:45

Debate, discuss, and vote for the Dawson Golden Phylactère Award. Participation counts toward the SPACE Certificate and there will be prizes students can win.

Selected Works:

  • La bête à sa mère — Eldiablo & Laurent Pinabel
  • Ernestine — Salomé Laroche
  • Moi, Fadi le frère volé (L’Arabe du futur) — Riad Sattouf
  • Racines — Lou Lubie
  • Momm — Catherin
  • Mon lit n’est pas ta maison — Aurore Juin (Dawson Illustration alumna)

Books are available at the Dawson Library.

Co-organized by the French Department (Catherine Soleil) and the Illustration Department (Marc-André Cright), supported by Campus Life and the Dawson Library, in partnership with the SPACE Certificate.

Key Dates

  • March 1: Last day to apply for admission and program transfer for the Fall semester
  • March 16 - 20: Study break, ContEd & Day Division

Pink Shirt Day is this Wednesday

Wear pink on Wednesday, Feb. 25 (Pink Shirt Day) to stand against bullying and show your support.

Kick things off Monday, Feb. 23 with our Lucky Duck Hunt. Find a rubber duck with a positive message, keep it or pass it on!

If you're wearing pink on Wednesday, you can enjoy free cotton candy from Barbe à Papa Montreal in the Upper Atrium (caf).

Don’t forget to spread more kindness on our Kindness Message Board in the Upper Atrium (caf). We rise by lifting others!

This week at Dawson

  • Monday, Feb. 23 at Conrod’s (2F.4), 10 AM–4 PM and Thursday, Feb. 26 in the Upper Atrium (caf), 10 AM–4 PM: Rowing Team Bake Sale. Support the Rowing Team on their way to the final race in Toronto.
  • Tuesday, Feb. 24, 10 AM to 11:45 AMand Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1 PM to 2:45 PM: Indigenous Perspectives Workshop. The session will include a reading and discussion of two chapters, Policies of oppression in the name of “Democracy” and Our strategy for survival. Register HERE.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 25, from 5 PM  to 8 PM Conrod’s (2F.4): AIDS Now – Film Screenings plus Q & A. A free evening of short films, snacks, a Joe Rose tribute, and a talk about AIDS activism. Films that will be screened include AIDS Epidemic, Voices of Positive Women, Heaven or Montreal, and Il Va Finir par Finir by Cinema l Communications alum Nancy Pettinicchio.
  • Thursday, Feb. 26, from 6 PM to 9 PM in 3C.1: Indie Game Playtest hosted by the Independent Video Game Design program, featuring games created during this year’s Global Game Jam. Get your free ticket HERE.

Apply for free to Bishop’s at Application Night Feb. 25

Thinking about applying to Bishop’s University? Attend in-person Application Night on Feb. 25, from 6:30 PM –8 PM at the Bishop’s campus in Lennoxville.

Meet recruitment officers, attend a short info session, apply for free, enter a raffle, and enjoy light refreshments. Bring your permanent code to complete your application. Register here.

McGill Law application support for CEGEP students

The Black Law Students’ Association (BLSA) at McGill is hosting a one-on-one application review session for CEGEP students interested in applying to McGill Law.

This event offers individualized feedback on personal statements and CVs.

Participants will meet one-on-one with McGill law students who will provide guidance, insight, and constructive feedback to support their application process.

Friday, February 27 at 1:30 PM on Zoom (the link will be shared to the email address you provide upon registration)

Limited spots; register HERE. 

3D Animation and CGI Grads Receive Best Animation Award

Congratulations to 2025 3D Animation & CGI graduates Jessica Ngo and Hoang Hai Luu!

Their collaborative thesis film, Mu, has received the Best Animation Award at the FLIC Film Festival in Polson, Montana.

Created as their final-year project and completed in June 2025, Mu highlights the creative vision, technical excellence, and teamwork nurtured in Dawson’s 3D Animation program. This recognition celebrates their storytelling talent and artistic achievement, an exciting early milestone as they embark on their professional journeys.

Watch the award-winning film HERE.

We’re proud to celebrate Jessica and Hoang’s success and look forward to seeing where their talents take them in the world of animation.

ICYMI: Take the well-being survey for a chance to win Air Pods and other prizes

Share your thoughts to help make Dawson a healthier, more supportive campus!

Take the anonymous Well‑Being Survey on Omnivox (in “What’s New?”). Deadline to participate is March 16.

It only takes 15–20 minutes and you’ll be entered to win prizes like AirPods Pro 3, a Dawson duffle bag, gift cards, and Blues gear.

Dawson Through Your Lens

Congratulations to Lily Arsineau, this week’s Dawson Through Your Lens photo contest winner!

Her caption: “Walking in through the entrance gate in the morning.”

Want your campus photo to be featured next? Submit your shot for a chance to win a $20 gift card! Enter your best shot in the Dawson Through Your Lens Photo Contest

We have received many photos of the building. We would love to see the LIFE at Dawson and the people of Dawson who make it such a lively place.

Hours of availability for the week of Feb. 23 - Feb. 27, 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 – 10:30 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

Continuing Education Advising Drop-Ins

Continuing Education students can see an Academic Advisor without an appointment at an in-person Advising Drop-In - times listed below:

Monday, Feb. 23 from 4 - 5:30 PM in room 2H.01
Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 4 - 5:30 PM in room 2H.01

Please note that this service is first come, first served, and places may be limited, thank you!

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