Dawson Student Bulletin

March 20, 2026

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Take a break and treat yourself this Thursday

Need a quick dose of calm? Drop by the Self-Care Fair in 2F.4 (Conrod’s) on Thursday, March 26, from 11 AM to 2 PM and discover simple, five-minute ways to boost your mental health.

Relax, recharge, and have fun with hands-on activities, chill spaces, and free refreshments, all designed to help you unwind and refocus.

You deserve a moment for yourself.

Catch the action tonight at Dawson!

The Dawson Blues Div. 1 Women’s Basketball team takes on the NAIT Ooks in the Bronze semi-final of the CCAA National Women’s Basketball Championship tonight (Friday, March 20) at 7 PM in the Tony Proudfoot Gym. If they win, they will also play on Saturday at 5 PM in the Bronze final.

Come be part of the incredible energy in the gym. There’s nothing like cheering on your Blues with fans from across Canada, live commentary, big-screen TVs, and a canteen on-site.

Dawson students get in free all week with their Dawson ID on Omnivox. Don’t miss your chance to show your school spirit and support the Blues!

Check out the full schedule, scores, and livestream here.

Thinking of dropping a course?

The deadline to drop a course with a mention on your transcript is April 7. For returning students: Go to Omnivox → Registration and Course Change → Course or College Withdrawal/Drop Form.

For new students or a student in their first semester in a new program: Go to Omnivox → Registration and Course Change → Course or College Withdrawal/Drop Form and click on the link to chat with an advisor. You can also speak with an academic advisor at a scheduled Drop-in.

Book your graduation photos 

To sign up for your Dawson graduation photo, visit: lassmanstudios.com
School ID: “dawson”

Your sitting includes a professional photographer, multiple poses, online proofing and ordering, and the option to include friends and family.

Watch new Oscar winning film set in Montreal for free

Over the weekend, The Girl Who Cried Pearls won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film.

This 17-minute stop-motion animation is set in Montreal where a young boy falls in love with a girl who cries pearls. Produced by the National Film Board of Canada, this beautiful film highlights the artistry of Canadian animation and storytelling.

Click here to access the short film on the NFB's website and see why it captured the Academy's hearts!

Questions? Email us at Ask a Librarian, or Book a Librarian at your convenience.

Dawson College Library, 5C.1

Mon.-Thurs.: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 5 PM

This week at Dawson

• • Last call! Submit your writing for the 8th Annual SPACE Writing Contest by Monday, March 23. Details & submission form: space.dawsoncollege.qc.ca
  • Join the first deliberation session for the Dawson Golden Phylactère Award on March 24, 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM! Sign up here to participate: Registration Link
  • It's the Franco Fête week at Dawson from March 24–27. Join free workshops, talks, film screenings, and more. Sign up here: Registration Link
  • Cooking with Jamal: Thursday, March 26 from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM in Conrod's (2F.4). Spaces are limited; please sign up here.

Featured photo from Dawson Through Your Lens

Seungah Jung is this week's photo contest winner! Seungah captions this photo taken in the Tony Proudfoot Gymnasium: "Beyond Limits."

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 March 23-27, 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

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