Dawson Student Bulletin

October 24, 2025

Have a fun and respectful Halloween!

Halloween is next Friday. In order to maintain respect for one another’s well-being, the College would like to remind students of the following guidelines for costumes:

Costumes that promote violence (including military uniforms), alcohol or drugs or are sexual in nature are not appropriate. Weapons or other props that might make students uncomfortable should not be brought to school.
Costumes that could perpetuate a negative stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, heritage, or religion should not be worn. Watch this short PBS video What is Cultural Appropriation? to learn more about these issues.

We believe you are up to the task of having fun while keeping our campus a safe space for everyone.

Key Dates

Oct. 30: Deadline to drop a course (with mention on transcript)
Nov. 1: Deadline to request a program transfer for Winter 2026
Nov. 4: Career Showcase Day, 11 AM - 2 PM, Lower Atrium (metro level)
Nov. 7: Pedagogical Day. No Classes.

Bus and metro services to be impacted by strikes beginning Oct. 31

The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has announced a strike from Friday, Oct. 31 to Friday, Nov. 28, inclusive, which will affect both metro and bus services on the island of Montreal. Essential services will be maintained.

The STM will provide updates on their dedicated strike information page: Info Strike

Line-up of experiences planned for 1st Career Showcase Day

Career Showcase Day: Discover What You Can Do!

Try cool demos, join fun challenges, and meet grads who’ve turned Dawson projects into real careers.

Create your own lampshade
Play mini putt and sandbag toss
Test your strength in the push-up challenge
Explore lightbox and photo demos
Take a peek inside labs, studios, and workshops

Find the program that fits your goals!

Tuesday, Nov. 4 | 11 AM–2 PM | Lower Atrium (metro level)
Get inspired. Your future starts here.

Are you up to date on your vaccines?

Get your vaccine record checked, find out if you are due for updates or boosters and ask all your vaccine questions at the drop-in clinic Wednesday, Oct. 29, from 10 AM to 4 PM at 2D.02 in Student Health Services.

All you have to is show up with your RAMQ health card; no appointment needed.

Announcements

Vote in the Montreal municipal elections on campus Monday, Tuesday, Oct. 27-28, from 10 AM to 8 PM and Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Upper Atrium (caf). Must be registered to vote in the Montreal elections.
Join our Career Q & A Session on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 1 PM in Oliver’s 2C.17 to learn about rewarding paths in the helping professions. Meet professionals such as guidance counsellors, social workers, psychotherapists, psychologists, and psychoeducators, and discover how you can make a difference in people’s lives. Snacks will be offered.
Drawing/Zines Exhibit at the Library!
Come admire artwork by Natalie Olanick’s students from the Drawing and Ideas class.
HPV Vaccination at Dawson
If you haven’t been vaccinated against HPV, you can get your shot on Wednesday, Nov. 5 in Room 2D.02. To register, send a MIO to Julie Drolet (nurse).
Celebrate Radiology Week with Dawson’s Diagnostic Imaging Technology students! Visit their Diagnostic Imaging exhibit on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 9 AM to 12 PM in the Lower Atrium (metro level).

Trick or Treat on Campus!

Campus Life is handing out Trick or Treat bags, candy, and a map of candy locations across campus! The fun starts in Room 2E.4.

Important: Candy will only be given to students in full costume and with an official Trick or Treat bag.

Opportunity to get your work published!

Each year The Dawson English Journal publishes student academic work in our online journal and in a beautiful, illustrated volume.

To submit eligible work for consideration by our editorial committee, go to the journal at: www.dawsonenglishjournal.ca and follow the instructions on the How to Submit Your Writing page. (All names and identifying information will be removed before the editors see the work.)

Submission Deadline: December 26, 2025

Schulich Leader Scholarship provides $120,000 for STEM students

Students pursuing engineering or science, technology or math at university, can apply for the Schulich Leader Scholarship. Those selected can receive $120,000 toward university studies.

Eligibility criteria includes: graduating from CEGEP in the 2025/2026 academic year, being a Canadian citizen, planning to enroll in an eligible STEM program at a partner university, and demonstrating entrepreneurial skills (leadership, charisma and creativity). Strong consideration will be given to students with financial need.

If you would like to be nominated, please email a brief summary of why you believe you would be a good candidate to the Awards Office (awards@dawsoncollege.qc.ca) by Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Have questions? Contact the Awards Office.

Help send essential medicine to Cuba with Dawson students

Students and teachers in the Social Change & Solidarity profile of Social Science are preparing for their solidarity delegation to Cuba this December. Cubans are facing a critical shortage of essential resources, especially medicine.

Any donation, even $5, will help the SCS students bring essential medicine to Cuba. You can donate to their campaign on Health Partners International of Canada's campaign page here.

Hours of availability for the week of Oct. 27 - Oct. 31

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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