The Peace Garden was looking its best on Sept. 11 as families, survivors, guests, dignitaries, police officers and first responders, members of the Dawson community and media gathered for the 20-year commemoration of the Dawson tragedy. That welcoming setting was thanks in large part to the efforts of students in two sections of the intensive…
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…
“I want to be part of this!” That’s what Peace Studies Certificate Coordinator Ivan Freud thought when he saw images of retired Director General Richard Filion greeting students on the first day they returned to campus after the terrible events of Sept. 13, 2006. Twenty years after the Dawson tragedy, the Peace Studies Certificate continues…
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, began as a beautiful sunny day. Then, “a lightning strike came out of nowhere,” said Richard Filion, who was Director General of Dawson College at the time. Many Montrealers, Quebecers and Canadians know what happened that day, and many who are old enough remember it vividly. Student Anastasia De Sousa was…
Thanks to outreach efforts and faculty members who have woven experiential and land-based learning into the curriculum, Dawson’s Journeys program has attracted enough students to launch two cohorts for the first time. “Journeys is a great way to learn in CEGEP if you need to gain some credits to get into the program of your…
Seasoned fundraiser and community leader Anthony Johnson began his new role as Executive Director of the Dawson College Foundation on Sept. 8. Most recently, he served as Interim Executive Director of AIDS Community Care Montreal (ACCM). Passionate about animal welfare, Anthony spent many years with the Montreal SPCA, where he helped raise more than $40…
Biology faculty member Tonia De Bellis is stepping into a new role as Associate Dean of Science, Medical Studies and Engineering. “In a lot of ways, this feels like a continuation of what I’ve always loved about teaching and coordinating,” Tonia said. “Supporting student success and helping colleagues bring new ideas to life is something…
The determination and creativity of Dawson College Product Design student Uyen Dao have earned her the Prix Excelle Science, presented by the Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie as part of the Chapeau! Les filles 2026 contest. The annual awards recognize women who choose careers and fields of study traditionally dominated by men….
Eager to hear from Dawson College’s new Director General, Toby Harper-Merrett, employees packed the venue for the Welcome Assembly on Aug. 17, marking the start of the new academic year. In his first remarks to the Dawson community, Toby shared insights into both his leadership approach and his personal background. While acknowledging that he is…
For her exceptional contributions to Dawson College’s Social Service program and her commitment to student success, faculty member Marie-Eve Dufour received a mention d’honneur from the Association québécoise de pédagogie collégiale (AQPC) at its annual conference in May. “Leadership, generosity and an unwavering commitment to student success make Marie-Eve a truly deserving recipient of this…
Last Modified: September 17, 2026
