Dawson Student Bulletin

October 16, 2026

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Join the fun at Geek Week

Get ready for a week of games, creativity, trivia and prizes! Geek Week is bringing a lineup of fun activities to campus. There is special programming each day next week:

MONDAY, OCT. 19
Kick off the week with Arcade Day from 10 AM to 7 PM in the Upper Atrium Cafeteria.

TUESDAY, OCT. 20
Think you know your trivia? Put your knowledge to the test from 1 to 2:30 PM in the Upper Atrium.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 21
Get a professional caricature drawn from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Upper Atrium.

THURSDAY, OCT. 22
Unleash your creativity and make your own stickers from 1 to 3 PM in the Upper Atrium.

FRIDAY, OCT. 23
Finish the week with Bingo for Geek Prizes from 1:30 to 2:30 PM in the Upper Atrium Cafeteria.

POP-UP SALE | OCT. 19–22
Browse the pop-up sale in the Upper and Lower Atriums from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Science Open House is THIS Sunday

Help us spread the word by sharing with your friends and family:

Dawson is opening its doors to prospective students and their families! Open House for those interested in programs in Science, Medical Studies and Engineering is this Sunday, Oct. 18, from 1 PM to 4 PM. 

A big thank you to the student volunteers and program ambassadors helping make Open House a success!

This week at Dawson

SUNDAY | OCT. 18

Dawson’s Open House takes place from 1 PM to 4 PM for prospective students interested in programs in Science, Medical Studies and Engineering. Share the event with family and friends who may be interested!

MONDAY | OCT. 19

Geek Week – Arcade Day
10 AM–7 PM | Upper Atrium Cafeteria
All games are free to play.

Geek Pop-Up Sale
9 AM–5 PM | Upper and Lower Atriums
Over 60 external vendors will be participating in this year’s Geek Pop-Up Sale.

Performance Anxiety and Studying More Effectively
2–3 PM | Library Seminar Room (6D.6), 2nd floor
A collaboration between the Learning Centre and Mental Health Services. Discover how to manage pre-evaluation nerves and prepare more effectively for evaluations.

TUESDAY | OCT. 20

Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta Universities Visit Dawson
9:30–11:30 AM | Upper Atrium, near the Cafeteria

Geek Week Trivia
1–2:30 PM | Upper Atrium
Test your knowledge with random trivia and win snacks! Look for the spinny wheel.

Geek Pop-Up Sale
9 AM–5 PM | Upper and Lower Atriums
Over 60 external vendors will be participating in this year’s Geek Pop-Up Sale.

Indigenous Perspectives: The Myth of the Bering Strait Theory
10:30–11:45 AM
SIGN UP

On the Edge of Your Limit: Interactive Booth
Explore alcohol and cannabis awareness through interactive activities with GRIP, including Fact or Fiction and a standard drink calculator.
Time: 11 AM–2:30 PM
Location: Upper Atrium Info Desk

WEDNESDAY | OCT. 21

Geek Week – Professional Caricatures
11:30 AM–1:30 PM | Upper Atrium
Get a free caricature drawing!

Poster Sale on Campus
9 AM–5 PM | Room 3C.1
Imaginus Canada returns with hundreds of posters. Three days only! Come take a peek.

Creative Change Makers Awards Exhibit
5:30–11 PM | Oliver’s (2C.17)
On display from Oct. 21–23.

Creative Change Makers Awards Gala
5:30–9 PM | Oliver’s (2C.17)

Geek Pop-Up Sale
9 AM–5 PM | Upper and Lower Atriums
Over 60 external vendors will be participating in this year’s Geek Pop-Up Sale.

Indigenous Perspectives: The Myth of the Bering Strait Theory
2:00–3:15 PM
SIGN UP

THURSDAY | OCT. 22

Geek Week – Make Your Own Stickers!
1–3 PM | Upper Atrium

Poster Sale on Campus
9 AM–5 PM | Room 3C.1
Imaginus Canada returns with hundreds of posters. Three days only! Come take a peek.

Creative Change Makers Awards Exhibit
5:30–11 PM | Oliver’s (2C.17)

Geek Pop-Up Sale
9 AM–5 PM | Upper and Lower Atriums
Over 60 external vendors will be participating in this year’s Geek Pop-Up Sale.

Cine-club Francophone
6–9 PM | Room 4C.1
Every Thursday, Sept. 10–Dec. 3. Free popcorn and admission. No registration required.

FRIDAY | OCT. 23

Poster Sale on Campus
9 AM–5 PM | Room 3C.1
Final day! Imaginus Canada brings hundreds of posters to campus.

Creative Change Makers Awards Exhibit
5:30–11 PM | Oliver’s (2C.17)
Final day of the exhibit.

Bingo for Geek Prizes!
1:30–2:30 PM | Upper Atrium Cafeteria
Don’t miss another exciting session of Bingo! If there are lots of prizes, we may continue until 3 PM. See you there!

How Do Chatbots Work? Critical AI Literacy Workshop
2:30–4:30 PM | Room 3H.10
To sign up, click HERE.

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS

Dawson Nappin’
1–4 PM | Room 2C.03
Need a break between classes? Take some time to rest, recharge, or nap in this quiet, lights-off space. Brought to you by the DSU.

Explore AI. Ask Questions. Win Prizes

3 Workshops | 3 Fridays | 3 Gift Cards to Win

Explore how chatbots work, ethical concerns surrounding AI, and how to approach AI in everyday life and learning.

Complete all three workshops to be entered into a draw to win one of three $50 Indigo gift cards!

WHEN: Fridays, October 23, October 30 & November 6
TIME: 2:30–4:30 PM
WHERE: Room 3H.10

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

WORKSHOP 1: How Do Chatbots Work?
Friday, October 23

SIGN UP

WORKSHOP 2: Ethical Concerns
Friday, October 30

SIGN UP

WORKSHOP 3: Should I Invite AI into This?
Friday, November 6

SIGN UP

Open to all students!

On the Edge of Your Limit: Interactive Booth

Learn more about alcohol and cannabis use with GRIP. Stop by for interactive activities, including scenario situations, Fact or Fiction, Q&A, a standard drink calculator and more!

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 20
Time: 11 AM–2:30 PM
Location: Upper Atrium Info Desk (near DSU Office)

Formal Academic English doesn’t have to be a mystery.

Not sure if your writing sounds “right?” The Learning Centre can help you build strong sentences and vocabulary, and provide support as you improve the style, tone, and clarity of your academic writing.

Questions? Need more information? Come see us in the Learning Centre, upstairs in the library (6D.2), or book online with a Learning & Writing Specialist at Omnivox > Learning Centre Appointments.

Creative Changemaker Awards, Gala & Exhibit Oct. 21-23

Dawson's Creative Collective for Change (CC4C)  will be holding their annual Creative Change Maker Awards gala Oct. 21 at 5:30 PM and a related exhibit Oct. 21-23, both events in Oliver's student space (2C.17). Consider this your invitation.

Annual D-Voice Singing Competition - Register by Oct. 30

Think you've got what it takes to represent Dawson at this year's Intercollegiate Singing Competition? Sign up for D-Voice and the top 3 from Dawson will go on to the next level! Come see us in 2E.4 to sign up and to have any questions answered.

*Singers must be available from 6 - 8 PM on November 2nd (D-Voice Competition)
*Singers must either play an instrument or be accompanied by someone playing an instrument (piano, guitar, ukulele...) No A Capella or backing tracks, no duets
*A piano will be available; must bring own guitar

Office Hours for the week of Oct. 19-23

• Academic Advising Drop-in (2D.7) and Chat: Academic Advising Schedule
• Learning Centre (6D.2): Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Friday: 10 AM – 4:30 PM
• Learning Centre Drop-in (6D.2): Monday to Thursday: 11 AM – 3 PM and 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM, Friday: 11 AM – 3 PM
• Career Resource Centre (6D.5): Appointments and Drop-ins are on HOLD until further notice.
• 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): Continuing Education Advising Schedule
• 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 – 7:00 PM
• Library (5C.1): Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 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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