Dawson Student Bulletin

November 28, 2025

This coming week at Dawson

ALC Festival continues. Check out the full program.
Now through Dec. 10, stop by the library to explore a special book display on the theme of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence. It is on the second floor of the library at the top of the stairs.
Monday, Dec. 1 – Thursday, Dec. 4: Dawson Holiday Market from 9 AM to 5 PM in the Lower Atrium
Monday, Dec. 1 – Thursday, Dec. 4: White Ribbon Campaign
Monday, Dec. 1: Hot Chocolate Sale by Product Design students, 9 AM to 3 PM in the Upper Atrium.
Tuesday, Dec. 2: Craft Sale by students in Social Change & Solidarity. Pins, bookmarks, candles, cookies, soups in a jar, and more! Drop by the Upper Atrium from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Thursday, Dec. 4: Ciné-Club screens Un prophète at 6 PM in 4E.15
Friday, Dec. 5: It’s the Dawson Film Festival showcasing the work of Cinema | Communications students. Tickets go on sale Monday in 3B.1-1. For updates, sneak peeks, and festival fun, follow @dawsonfilmfestival on Instagram.
Friday, Dec. 5: IVGD Indie Game Playtest event at 6 PM in 3C. 1 RSVP here

Key Dates

Nov. 28: Fee payment deadline for Winter 2026 (returning students)
Dec. 3-9: Last days of classes for Cont. Ed.
Dec. 9: Last day of class
Dec. 10: Study break
Dec. 11-22: Exam Days
Dec. 17: English Exit Exam/Épreuve uniforme de français

TODAY- Join the Ping Pong Tournament from 1 PM to 6 PM

Come participate in the Ping Pong Tournament hosted by the Bing Bong Club TODAY, Nov. 28 from 1 PM to 6 PM in 3C.1. Beginners welcome, total prizes add up to $225. Pizza, snacks and drinks will also be served to all participants.

Stand Together Against Gender-Based Violence Dec. 2

Join us for a Vigil in support of those impacted by gender-based violence. Hear from speakers, share experiences, and take part in a moment of silence.

Meet in front of the de Maisonneuve entrance on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 12:15 PM.

Bravo to Product Design students for winning the ODO Coup de Coeur!

Third-year Product Design students, Veronica Aviles, Yalda Azizi, Tasbiha Rahman, and Marie Yale team won the "Prix coup de coeur du public" at the "L'Odyssée de l'objet" design contest for their innovative project, a Racoon_Shelter designed to provide warmth, safety, and protection during the winter season.

"This is an outstanding achievement, and we couldn't be prouder of their creativity, dedication, and teamwork. Bravo to the team—you've made us all proud!" said Carlos Carpintero, Co-Chair of Product Design.

You can see more about Dawson's participation here.

SPACE 8th Annual Writing Contest

Students from every discipline across the College are invited to submit writing that encourages reflection on this year’s SPACE theme: TRAJECTORIES. Students can submit in one or more of three categories: prose (fiction or creative non-fiction), poetry, and essay.

The deadline for submissions is March 2, 2026
See detailed info and submission form

There will be prizes!

Online Social Night for IPE students Dec. 4

For students in the seven IPE programs, you are invited to a social night on ONLINE Thursday, Dec. 4.

Get to know each other, play games and have fun! MIO Krista Bulow to RSVP and get the time and link to join.

Wondering what programs are in the program within a program of Interprofessional Education? They are Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Diagnostic Imaging, Medical Ultrasound, Nursing, Physiotherapy Technology, Radiation Oncology, and Social Service Technology.

Dawson news and social media

Checkmate! Dawson student Reza Abtahian made history by winning first place at the intercollegiate chess tournament at Cégep André-Laurendeau — the first-ever win for Dawson! Other members of Dawson's Chess Club also did well: Samuel Vaccaro tied for second place, Pagna Sam was 6th, Mikhail Panin was 11th, Alexey Solovyev was 14^th and Bassma Racine was 21^st. Read the homepage news story.
Clean sweep! Three Dawson students took first, second and third place in the 2025 Unplugged Singing Competition. Congratulate Monica, Liliane and Sarah on the IG post.
Academic Dean Leanne Bennett will be the Interim Director General of Dawson College on Jan. 1. She succeeds Diane Gauvin who is retiring. Check out the news on the Dawson website.
Four Dawson teachers honoured with the Director General's Teaching Excellence Award. See who and read about their teaching journey.
Visual Arts students Bethany D’Souza and Ana Luiza Strazzi Nogueira interviewed artist Dana Edmonds whose work is being exhibited until Dec. 4 at Dawson’s Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery (2G.0 near the 4001 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West entrance). See the Q & A.
Dawson grad won the QWF College Writers Award. Read an interview.

20% off non-credit courses at Dawson

A variety of fun and educational non-credit courses to develop your hobbies and learn skills, ranging from painting to language courses, are available through Dawson's Centre for Training and Development. Dawson students get a 20% discount. See the courses offered in the winter.

Up to 50% off at Dawson bookstore

Starting Monday, Dec. 1 and continuing through Dec. 22, the Dawson Bookstore is having a sale with discounts of up to 50% off. Everything must go — including books, office supplies, art supplies, Dawson merchandise, medical scrubs, and more. Limited supplies, don't miss out!

In case you missed it...

Seeking male students to give an hour of service to staff the White Ribbon campaign table Monday through Thursday, Dec. 1-4, from 10 AM to 3 PM. This is a global movement of men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls. MIO your availability to Rhea Gurnagul.
Pre-registration is open for paired Humanities and English courses for Winter 2026. Pre-university day students in ALC, Science, or Social Science can earn both credits in a combined, discussion-based format. Check Dawson Insider – Issue 13 for full course details, prerequisites, and registration links.
Support the people of Cuba with your donations carried by the students in Social Change and Solidarity travelling there next month. Drop-off donated items in the donation box in 4A.0. Donate money to help them bring essential medicines and medical supplies, online

Hours of availability for the week of Dec. 1 - Dec. 5, 2025

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
Bookstore (1F.2): Monday to Thursday: 9 AM – 4 PM (closed 12 PM - 1 PM), Friday: Closed
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 Drop-in (4E.5): Tuesday and Friday: 9:30 AM – 12 PM, Wednesday and Thursday: 2:30 PM – 4 PM
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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