Students in Dawson College’s Professional Photography Program stepped into the fast-paced world of the industry on May 8 during a portfolio “speed dating” event designed to connect graduating photographers with working professionals. The event paired students with industry experts for a series of 15-minute, one-on-one portfolio reviews. In each session, students presented their work, received…
In a city where apartment space is tight and bicycles often end up on balconies or in hallways, Dawson Interior Design student Maryssa Baril set out to design a better solution. Her project, VeloVibe, earned an honourable mention in the 2026 FORM Student Innovation Competition, standing out among more than 300 entries from across Canada, the…
Two classes of Dawson College students spent an intense weekend on campus May 2–3, getting dirty, sweaty, and wet as they lifted and moved tonnes of soil and took on a variety of physically demanding tasks. In just two days, they transformed several areas of the campus – and themselves. The students were part of…
Food insecurity remains a growing concern among post-secondary students in Quebec, with recent data highlighting the scale and urgency of the issue. While many recognize that limited access to nutritious food can negatively affect students, fewer realize just how widespread the problem has become. According to surveys cited by Équiterre in a March 31 press…
Dawson Science students Evan Parasol, Mateo Duque and Brent Suter earned an impressive second place finish at the Science on tourne competition May 1-2—just shy of gold by a margin of millimetres. Their standout machine also won both the Prix du mérite (for design, quality, consistency and environmental responsibility) and the Prix du Public. This marks four…
Dawson’s Computer Science Technology program celebrated its 2026 graduating cohort, who had just completed their capstone projects, on April 13. This year’s project gave students two months to independently design, implement, and deploy an application using tools and technologies of their choice, offering a firsthand opportunity to reflect on the advantages and limitations of AI-assisted development…
A new collaborative mural is bringing colour, creativity and calm to the Dawson College Library, thanks to support from the Dawson College Foundation. Titled In Bloom, the large-scale artwork is now installed in the 6E wing of the Library, on the wall facing Wood Avenue. Tucked into the last section of shelves on the left side…
Dawson College’s hallways and club spaces have been refreshed thanks to Campus Creatives, a student-led initiative bringing original mural art to campus. Launched by the Dawson Student Union (DSU), the project was designed to make the college feel more alive while giving students the chance to showcase their creativity on a large scale. “We wanted the…
The AEC in Commercial Photography program is ending after decades of training photographers. The last vernissage is Emerge, featuring the work of the last cohort. It will take place in the Upper Atrium on May 28 at 6:30 PM. Program Coordinator Laurel Breidon shared this reflection on the impact of the AEC in Commercial Photography:…
On May 12, Dawson English teacher Alecsandra Kakon’s debut novel, This Is Why I Need You, was published by ECW Books. The Communications Office interviewed Alecsandra about her book, her writing process and more. Here’s the Q&A. Tell us about your creative process. How long did it take you? When did you carve out writing…
Last Modified: May 14, 2026
