Brahim Bounani, Yassine Boudouch and Chakir Elfarhani, members of Boulali, gave a rousing performance of traditional North African music in the Upper Atrium on Mar. 12 during Multicultural Week.
Opportunities and Helpful Reminders
The University of Ottawa’s Open House is taking place Mar. 22 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Check out the link for a schedule of general and Faculty-specific activities, info about getting to campus, and contact details.
Tu aimes chanter, déclamer des poèmes, faire du slam ou raconter des blagues en français ? Viens briller sur scène lors de la Soirée micro ouvert de la Francofête. L’événementauralieule27marsde18 hà20 hàOliver’s(2C.17). C’est l’occasion parfaite de partager ton talent et de célébrer la langue française dans une ambiance conviviale et festive. Inscris-toiavant le 24 mars.
More pet therapy! On Mar. 24, come meet Nitro, a cuddly Lab, from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in Oliver’s (2C.17).
Playtesting event! Play games created by Independent Video Game Design students and local game developers. FREE for all ages! Mar. 27 from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM in 3C.1.
Thinking about dropping a course(s)? The deadline is Apr. 3!
For returning students: Go to MyDawson → 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 MyDawson → 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.
Key Dates
Mar. 28: End of online registration for English or French Exit Exam
Apr. 3: Last day for students to drop a course(s) - with mention on transcript
Dawson's Team Excels at the 2025 Canadian Robotics Competition
Dawson Robotics Club members (from left to right): Callahan Lowe; Vlad Raul Bretan; Léa Bokobza; Anné-Marie Andrei; Jacob Rodrigo; Jerome Lavoie; Safin Haque; Sebastian Andre Soto Sandrea; Ian Quinn Araar; Effie Polymenakos; Nathan Bokobza. Absent: Eden Atlas, Adam Clarke, Erika Ellingsen, Richardel Leang, Sandra Nitchi, Ioannis Pavlopoulos and Adam Winter.
Dawson Robotics Club members recently competed in the Canadian Robotics Competition (CRC), which took place from Feb. 19 to 21 at the St. Pius X Career Centre. CRC is a national event featuring teams from across Canada, competing in various categories such as robot battles, kiosk presentations, video production, and website development. Each team decides its own theme and Dawson's was Fallout.
Dawson's Club members put in countless hours of hard work, and reached the finals in the robot design, kiosk, video, and tutorial categories. Ultimately they took home the following prizes:
Winner of Best Shot (a one-minute creative video about the competition)
Dawson's Robotics Club thanks SPACE and Dawson for their incredible support, our Mechanical Engineering Technology Program which accommodated their 3D printing needs, and to everyone who cheered them on or lent a helping hand.
The Robotics Club is already preparing for next year's competition and would love to welcome new members! They are sharing an open invite to their Discord server, where anyone—regardless of experience—can join, learn, and get involved.
For more details about the CRC competition visit the official website.
Francofête 2025
24 au 27 mars
Venez célébrer la richesse de la langue française et des cultures francophones lors de la Francofête ! Du 24 au 27 mars 2025, découvrez un programme varié : spectacles, ateliers, conférences, projections de films, jeux et concours.
Assistez à Mythomane, un spectacle unique alliant conte et mythologie grecque présenté par Thomas Hellman, laissez-vous emporter par la voix lumineuse de la soprano Aneska Diament lors du récital de mélodies françaises, dégustez de la tire d'érable au Oliver's et testez vos talents lors de la soirée micro-ouvert où vous pourrez livrer une performance de slam, de musique, de poésie ou d'humour.
Pour vous inscrire à une activité, merci de remplir le formulaire suivant :
Five-minute strategies for improving mental health
Mental Health Services and Campus Life are collaborating to hold the first Self-care Fair at Dawson!
Taking place in Conrods (2F.4) on Mar. 27 from 11:00 AM -2:00 PM, students will have the opportunity to “take five” and visit over 15 different self-care stations to learn simple five-minute strategies for improving mental health. Stations will include hands-on activities, a chill zone, and a movement zone with yoga and a walking track. You can create your own self-care kit by visiting each station and taking away valuable information, practice exercises, and freebies. The “Unplug Tea Bar” will provide free refreshments in a tranquil space, with meditation menus on each table. We look forward to seeing you there!
Services for Students
Hours of availability for the week of March 24-28
Academic Advising Drop-in (2D.7): Monday to Friday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Academic Advising Chat: Monday to Friday 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 2:00 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
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 -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 eyesCelebrating diversity in style! Dawson Multicultural Week fashion show participants showcase the beauty of cultures from around the world. PHOTO: TRUDY STE-CROIX
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Venez célébrer la richesse de la langue française et des cultures francophones lors de la Francofête ! Du 24 au 27 mars 2025, découvrez un programme varié : spectacles, ateliers, conférences, projections de films, jeux et concours.
