Last week's BBQ marked the winding down of the semester: only one more week of classes to go! Check out Key Dates below for the last day of classes in the Day division and Continuing Education. Good luck on your final papers and exams!
Opportunities and Helpful Reminders
The STEMM FEM Gala is tonight! — May 9 from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM in 3C.1. Reserve your spot now or buy a ticket at the door. Admission: $5.
Ace your next research paper! The Academic Skills Centre is here to help you write clear, powerful papers — and we’ll make sure formatting and citations (MLA or APA) are on point too! Got questions? Let’s tackle them together! Stop by our office upstairs in the library (6D.2) to get more info or to book an appointment.
Big ideas. Cool projects. Join us on May 12 to check out what our Electronics Engineering Technology grads have been building. From 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM in Conrod’s (2F.4). All welcome.
A special invitation: Graduating Arts & Culture students are throwing a gala to show off their amazing final projects. Come celebrate their creativity on May 12 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM in 5B.16. RSVP now!: https://evite.me/E1cGeU1Y4h
Must-have details for May 14 Exit Exam: Bring your Exit Exam confirmation letter and photo ID (Dawson ID, Medicare card, driver’s license or passport). For more details, visit https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/registrar/exit-exam/.
Games, interactive motion graphics, responsive sculptures, animatronics and more! Pop into the Interactive Media Arts exhibition “CTR+ART+DEL” on May 15 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM in rooms 3.B 2-4 and adjacent 3B hallway. Experience creativity in motion — see you there!
Key Dates
May 14: Exit Test
May 16: Last day of classes (Day division)
May 17: Last day of classes (Continuing Education)
Tech, Talks and Bold Ideas
Dawson sends 14 students to Women Techmakers Montreal
The Dawson Ada Society sponsored tickets for 14 students and 2 teachers to attend the Women Techmakers Montreal Conference on April 5. The conference featured talks and workshops on current topics in the field of Computer Science, highlighting the perspectives and experiences of women professionals. Students also had the opportunity to network with peers and industry colleagues, gaining valuable connections and insights.
Empowered by their takeaways and new connections, these students are returning with fresh motivation to push boundaries and grow as future tech leaders.
Dawson Students Win Big at University of Toronto Event!
Dawson students brought home a whopping eight awards after participating in the North American Model United Nations (NAMUN) Conference held at the University of Toronto in February. This longstanding conference attracts mostly university-level delegates from across North America, which made it especially challenging for the Dawson team. They distinguished themselves in this challenging context, and brought home the following awards:
Olivier Lamoureux – Best Delegate – UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and World Meteorological Organization
Bassma Al Atrache – Best Delegate – UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Moss Bertin – Best Delegate – International Court of Justice – Marshall Islands
Cathy Wang – Outstanding Delegate – UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and World Meteorological Organization
Ye Da Gao – Outstanding Delegate – The Balkan Puzzle – Serbia and Bulgaria
Maira Paynot – Honorable Mention – UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Anaya Ray – Book Award – JCC-Heist at The Museum
Elisabeth Perry – Book Award – The Balkan Puzzle – The Ottoman Empire
Don't miss the chance to check out what graduating students in Creative & Applied Arts programs have been up to all year! Expect jaw-dropping art, smart designs, wild ideas and a whole lot of talent to be on display -- there's something for everyone. Bring your friends!
Illustration (3C.1)
Vernissage: May 21 from 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Exhibition: May 22 from 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May 23 from 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Product Design (5B.16)
Vernissage: May 21 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Exhibition: May 22 from 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
May 23 from 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Professional Photography (2F.4)
Vernissage: May 21 from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Exhibition: May 22-23 from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
May 24 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Visual Arts (WGF, 2G-Hallway, 2G.15)
Vernissage: May 23 from 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM in the WGF art gallery
Exhibition: May 24-29 from 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM weekdays and Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3D Animation (Theatre and 1G.9)
Vernissage—Industry Night: May 22 from 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Screening (Theatre): 7:00 PM
Reception (1G.9): 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Exhibition—Family/Friends/Public: May 23 from 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Exhibition: May 29 to June 2 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM weekdays and Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Interior Design (3C.1)
Vernissage: May 29 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Presentations at 6:30 PM
Exhibition: May 30 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Writing the EUF?
Study smarter with the library's help!
The EUF (Épreuve uniforme de français) is fast approaching. To help you prepare for this important exam, the library has put together a list of books which can be found in the Reserves Collection:
Exercices de grammaire en contexte : niveau avancé
Exercices de grammaire en contexte : niveau intermédiaire
La dissertation critique : comment la rédiger, la corriger et en améliorer le style
L'épreuve de français : pour réussir sa dissertation critique
L'épreuve uniforme du collégial
Go to library's webpage click on the Reserves tab, and then on "Browse the List." The list is alphabetical by subject. Jot down the reference number of the book you want and come to the library’s Circulation Desk to borrow it.
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 – 5:00 PM
Closed on weekends.
Services for Students
Hours of availability for the week of May 12-16
Academic Advising Drop-in (2D.7): Monday 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, Tuesday 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Wednesday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Thursday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Academic Advising Chat: Monday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Tuesday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Wednesday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Thursday 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 2:30 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
Math Tutorial Room (7B.1) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 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 eyesFrom rags to runway: Graduating students in Cinema - Communications recently turned discarded clothing into fashion treasure. They lit up the stage with an unforgettable fashion show featuring eye-catching outfits made from tossed-out clothes. With creativity, confidence and a message that matters, they set out to shake up fast fashion, and to inspire us to rethink how we shop, dress and consume.
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The Dawson Ada Society sponsored tickets for 14 students and 2 teachers to attend the Women Techmakers Montreal Conference on April 5. The conference featured talks and workshops on current topics in the field of Computer Science, highlighting the perspectives and experiences of women professionals. Students also had the opportunity to network with peers and industry colleagues, gaining valuable connections and insights.
Dawson students brought home a whopping eight awards after participating in the North American Model United Nations (NAMUN) Conference held at the University of Toronto in February. This longstanding conference attracts mostly university-level delegates from across North America, which made it especially challenging for the Dawson team. They distinguished themselves in this challenging context, and brought home the following awards:
Don't miss the chance to check out what graduating students in Creative & Applied Arts programs have been up to all year! Expect jaw-dropping art, smart designs, wild ideas and a whole lot of talent to be on display -- there's something for everyone. Bring your friends!
