Sneak peek at Dawson’s new self-guided tour
September 12th, 2024
Working with a company that has created great tours for other academic institutions, such as McGill University and the Sacred Heart School of Montreal, the Communications Office is preparing to launch a new self-guided tour for visitors, especially for prospective students and their families.
The hope is to make the tour experience better and to open up the possibility of touring Dawson any day you choose during opening hours. We will be suggesting that students interested in Dawson come after school to do the self-guided tour and make it into a "Dawson Experience" by combining it with enjoying a snack in the cafeteria, taking in a play by our Professional Theatre students or watching a home game of the Dawson Blues.
The tour is available in English and in French and has audio files in both languages narrated by Dawson Theatre graduates. The idea is that they walk around the campus with their phone and ear buds. Texts are also available. The departure point is the Atwater Metro Station entrance and the tour takes visitors to 15 general-interest stops. People with reduced mobility will be invited to contact the Student AccessAbility Centre to set up a personal tour.
The tour is not yet final and there is still more work required. For example, a few more photos will be taken this weekend, and signage will be going up around the college. However, we wanted to give our colleagues a sneak peek before we roll out our web page and start promoting it.
If you have feedback, feel free to email: commsoffice@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Congrats to Dawson’s Class of 2024
August 29th, 2024
In June, Dawson added another 2,784 graduates to our alumni community of over 100,000.
The graduates were celebrated at two graduation ceremonies on June 25 at Place des Arts.
In addition to diplomas, 55 graduates received awards in recognition of academics, perseverance, community service and volunteer commitment. In total, the awards valued $33,100; many are made possible through donors to the Dawson Foundation.
Check out the Award Recipients celebration page in the link.
August 28th, 2024
For the first time ever, Dawson Open House will be held over two separate days for Fall 2024. Participant feedback from Fall 2023 surveys showed that the high number of people in the building and difficulty moving through crowds was highly unpleasant and frustrating for prospective students and their parents. On October 20, all programs…
Dawson Open House to be held October 20 and October 27
May 23rd, 2024
In Fall 2024, for the first time ever, Dawson’s Open House will be held over two days to provide a more positive experience to the thousands of prospective students and their families who regularly attend.
On October 20, we will invite prospective students to learn more about all programs in the Science, Medical Studies and Engineering (SMSE) sector. Then, on October 27, all programs in the Creative and Applied Arts as well as the Social Science and Business Technologies sectors will welcome prospective students.
Also for the first time ever, although not mandatory, we will be asking attendees to sign up and provide contact information in advance of the event. Sending advance communications with important information will help our visitors better understand the opportunities on site and plan their visit.
Graduation is June 25
April 10th, 2024
Exceptionally this year, Dawson’s graduation ceremony will be held after Saint Jean on Tuesday, June 25. The later grade deadline this semester is the reason that graduation is later this year.
Two ceremonies will take place at Salle Wilfred-Pelletier at Place des Arts. The Social Science and Business Technologies program graduates will celebrate at 2:30 PM, and all other graduates at 7:30 PM.
Advance tickets only $20 for beloved Artists in Bloom event
March 26th, 2024
Enjoy an evening of art with live music by pianist and Dawson student Seungbi Yoo and delicious hors d'oeuvres and drinks on Thursday, April 18 at Dawson in Room 3C.1 starting at 5:30 PM. Students in Animation and CGI, Illustration, and Visual Arts will be creating works of art live, which will be auctioned off by Donna Saker of The Beat 92.5. All proceeds will benefit Dawson student athletes this year.
Your advance $20 ticket includes a selection of delicious appetizers and a free beer/wine/non-alcoholic drink. Plus- all proceeds go to support Dawson student athletes. Door ticket price is $25.
Visit the link to buy your ticket and save $5.
Graduation date is June 25
February 7th, 2024
Exceptionally this year, Dawson graduation ceremonies will be held after Saint Jean on Tuesday, June 25. The later date is because the grade deadline is exceptionally later this semester. Time is required to confirm students have in fact graduated.
The good news is that Dawson has secured the 2,996-seat Salle Wilfred Pelletier at Place des Arts so there will be enough space to host two ceremonies instead of three.
Dawson students surveyed on CEGEP perceptions
January 23rd, 2024
At the end of September, 900 Dawson students took part in a survey conducted by Léger Marketing for the Fédération des cégeps du Québec. Students across Quebec aged 17-24 were asked a series of questions about their perceptions of CEGEP. The results for Dawson were shared with the Communications Office before the holiday break.
Some of the things Dawson’s Head of Communications Megan Ainscow found interesting:
- The top reason that students chose Dawson was because they have heard favourable things about it (67%)
- 84% of students say they are satisfied with their program
- 75% of students do not wish to have courses at night and 90% do not wish to have courses on weekends
- 88% of students say it suits them to study in person, and 57% of students say distance learning does not suit them
Members of the Dawson community who are interested in reading all the results (and are signed in to Microsoft 365) can check out the survey data here.
Two new awards to be presented at Fall Awards Night
November 29th, 2023
Dawson College is holding our annual Fall Awards Night on Nov. 30.
“We will celebrate our students who are committed, perseverant, hard-working, caring and kind,” said Academic Dean Leanne Bennett. “The achievement of our students is our collective achievement- the ultimate result of the dedication of our teachers, support staff, professionals and managers and is, of course, shared with our students’ parents, activity leaders and coaches.”
Visit the link for the homepage news story about the two new awards that will be presented.
Winter weather communications
November 29th, 2023
We have already had a few snowfalls and winter will soon be here officially.
Dawson will communicate any decision to remain open or, in exceptional circumstances, to close using the following channels:
The College will do its best to inform employees and students before 6 AM if there is a weather situation to monitor.
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