Dawson Student Bulletin
Sept. 25, 2026
Quebec election news for Dawson students
EXPLAINER — The Dawson Student Union (DSU) and the Law, Society and Justice Profile will present an explainer on the electoral system, parties, leaders, and issues for the upcoming Quebec Election, which will take place on Monday, Oct. 5.
Donal Gill, Political Science faculty and LSJ profile co-ordinator, will give a presentation on Friday, Oct. 2 from 10 AM – 11 AM in 5B.16.
VOTING ON CAMPUS — is available to all students, employees and Quebecers over 18 (no matter where you live) at the following times in the Lower Atrium at Dawson:
- TODAY Friday, Sept. 25 (from 9:30 AM to 8 PM)
- Tuesday, Sept. 29 (from 9:30 AM to 8 PM)
- Wednesday, Sept. 30 (from 9:30 AM to 8 PM)
- Thursday, Oct. 1 (from 9:30 to 2 PM)
Bring:
- a government-issued ID card, such as your RAMQ card, driver’s license or passport.
- and it is helpful to bring your voter information card but not obligatory.
Key Dates
- Sept. 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day)
- Oct. 5: No classes-Quebec provincial election
- Oct. 7: Monday schedule
- Oct. 12: No classes-Thanksgiving stat holiday
Sept. 30 at Dawson
On Wednesday, Dawson College joins schools across Canada marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day).
The Dawson community is encouraged to participate, engage, and learn more about Indigenous peoples in Canada, the legacy of colonization, and steps still needed towards reconciliation across our country and within our institutions. Please see the agenda here.
Planned activities include:
- Joining a session delivered by Tiio Hemlock, a Counsellor of Indigenous Pedagogy at Dawson College, to learn more about how decolonization and addressing climate change are interlinked; and,
Applications now being accepted for Dawson's Fall Awards
The Awards Office is accepting applications for the following awards until Monday, Oct. 12:
- Aditya Youth Trust Fund Scholarship- $450
- Dawson College Perseverance Award - $1,000
- Dawson Teachers’ Union Polytechnique Memorial Scholarship - $800
- Glay Sperling Prize - $750
- James Mervyn Upham Bursary - $500
- Joe Rose Queer Community Engagement Award - $1000
- Landry Family Award for Neurodiversity in the Arts - $500
- Mahsa Amini Scholarship - $1,000
- Tony Proudfoot Outdoor Education Award - $250
References letters are required for some of the awards, so don’t wait to start the process.
Students can find more information on the Awards page. Applications can be submitted through the Omnivox portal under Student Services > Awards and Scholarships. A link to the application form will be active during the application period. Recipients will be chosen by selection committee.
For more information, please email the Awards Office awards@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
This week at Dawson
MONDAY, SEPT. 28
Thrift Sale in the Lower Atrium, 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Fundraiser for 2027 Graphic Design Vernissage
Campus Recreation Rock Climbing every Monday from 6 PM to 9 PM, go to PARC desk 1H.4; $8 fee.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 29
Pet Therapy in Oliver's (2C.17) from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Donate blood in 3C.1 from 9 AM to 4 PM
Fall Bake Sale! In the Upper Atrium from 10 AM - 2:30 PM, Interior Design students will be selling:
- Tiramisu
- Double chocolate vegan brownies
- Pumpkin muffins with cinnamon frosting
- Chai cookies with cream cheese frosting
- Sourdough pumpkin banana bread
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 30
Donate blood in 3C.1 from 9 AM to 4 PM
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (Orange Shirt Day); see program
Indigenous Perspectives: How decolonization and addressing climate change are interlinked; ) 5B.16, 10 AM - 11:30 AM
FRIDAY, OCT. 2
Donal Gill, Political Science faculty member and LSJ profile co-ordinator, will explain the electoral system, parties, leaders, and issues for the upcoming Quebec Election from 10 AM - 11 AM in 5B.16.
Go, go, go Dawson Blues!
Home games for our Dawson Blues this week:
MEN'S BASEBALL: Monday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 PM: D3 BAS - Dawson vs. John Abbott at Denis Boucher Stadium at LaSalle Park in Lachine
WOMEN'S HOCKEY: Friday, Oct. 2, 8 PM: D2 WHOC Dawson vs. Édouard Montpetit at Westmount Arena (4675 Rue Sainte-Catherine, Westmount)
Check out the game schedule.
Sign up for D-Voice Singing Competition
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 on Monday, Nov. 2 from 6 - 8 PM for the 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
Get help before (and after!) exams
It seems quiet now, but don't get caught by surprise! The Learning Centre is here to help with your upcoming midterm exams and assignments. We assist with:
Study strategies that work
Test-taking techniques
Learning from feedback after exams
Don't wait. Visit the Learning Centre today. Come see us upstairs in the Library (6D.2) or find our online bookings in Omnivox > Learning Centre Appointments.
Upcoming events for students considering Concordia
Save a life between classes at Dawson
This week, Héma-Québec will be set up in 3C.1 on campus for a two-day blood drive:
- Tuesday, Sept. 29: 9 AM to 4 PM
- Wednesday, Sept. 30: 9 AM to 4 PM
There is an ongoing need for blood donations. Your gift can save a life and be completed within an hour.
Walk-in's are welcome or you can make an appointment if you prefer.
Mark Orange Shirt Day with NFB's Indigenous Cinema collection
September 30 is Orange Shirt Day in Canada. The Dawson librarians shared that you can mark this important day with the National Film Board’s Indigenous Cinema collection. You can browse through the list of Indigenous-made titles by production date, director name, or subject matter. The collection includes more than 200 titles from the 1960s - present.
The National Film Board (NFB) streaming platform offers access to more than 3,500 Canadian films and interactive titles in both French and English. Create a personal account (“become a member”) and sign-in to create personal playlists of films or film chapters.
De-stress with a pet therapy session Tuesday, Sept. 29
The dogs are coming! And other furry and feathered friends on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM in Oliver's (2C.17).
Winter on Rue Duluth by Luna Kramer-Jamet wins Liberal Arts Brick Books Poetry Prize
Second-year Liberal Arts student Luna Kramer-Jamet is the 2026 winner of the Liberal Arts Brick Books Poetry Prize. Her winning sonnet, Winter on Rue Duluth, was published in the Liberal Arts Anthology, an annual student publication that has been produced for more than 25 years. As part of the prize, Luna also received the books published by Brick Books last year.
Check out the homepage news story, which features her poem.
Try out Kung Fu Wing Chun for free
Try out Kung Fu Wing Chun, a traditional Chinese martial art, for free.
Your first class is free. It takes place Monday evenings, Sept. 28-Dec. 7, from 6 PM to 7:30 PM in 0H.3. Contact Dilshad Rizvi or drop by the PARC counter in 1H.4.
Food & beverages in the Library
Help us keep the Library clean, comfortable, and welcoming for everyone:
- Drinks in containers with secure lids are welcome.
- Please enjoy meals outside the Library to help protect books, equipment, and study spaces.
- If you accidentally spill or leave a mess, please clean it up when possible. Need assistance? Just let a staff member know and we'll be happy to help.
Thank you for helping keep the Library a great place to study, learn, and connect!
Office Hours for the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 2
- 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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