Save the date for Dawson’s fave fundraiser: Artists in Bloom
October 29th, 2026
The Artists in Bloom committee is working on preparing the 29th edition of the beloved Dawson fundraiser. Save the date for Thursday evening, April 22.
Students in the Illustration and Visual Arts programs will be making art live while guests mingle and enjoy drinks and appetizers. The littlest artists can get creative too at our kids' studio. Later in the evening, an auction of the newly created art will be held. All proceeds will benefit the vernissages of the two participating programs and Dawson College students.
Tickets will go on sale in the winter. Save April 22 in your calendar and think about someone who you could invite.
October 29th, 2026
Do you have a great idea for a project that could benefit students, but you don’t have the budget to make it happen? The Dawson Foundation may be able to help you! Student Academic Growth and Enrichment (SAGE) projects should clearly improve the academic or para-academic experience at Dawson and go above and beyond the…
Teeing up the Dawson Golf Classic for 2027
October 1st, 2026
The Dawson Golf Classic is set to return in 2027. Under new leadership, the Dawson College Foundation is reviving this popular annual fundraising event.
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New Foundation executive director is here for Dawson students
September 17th, 2026
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 million in support of the organization's mission.
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Student mural brings life and colour to Dawson Library
May 14th, 2026
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 off the corridor, the mural transforms an otherwise quiet study area into a vibrant visual experience.
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April 30th, 2026
Adamo Petosa creates space each week for students to relax, share food and coffee, and connect, right in the middle of the Geology Department’s rock collection. “I guess it comes from my Italian origins,” said Dawson’s sole Geology faculty member. “I would keep my door open and welcome students who wanted to stay and work…
April 30th, 2026
The Artists in Bloom fundraising event at Dawson College, held on April 16, was a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. The 28th edition of the event raised $11,000 in support of student mental health and vernissage events for students in Illustration and Visual Arts programs. “The talent of the 29 student artists and the…
Tickets now on sale for Artists in Bloom, happening April 16
March 26th, 2026
On Thursday, April 16, a large student space at Dawson College will hum with creativity as 30 student artists from the Illustration and Visual Arts programs transform blank canvases into stunning works in just two hours. This is Artists in Bloom, Dawson's cherished annual fundraising event, which will benefit the vernissage events of Illustration and Visual Arts as well as student mental health.
Get your ticket here.
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New award honours Dr. Catherine Fichten’s legacy of mentorship and inclusion
March 26th, 2026
Applications are now open for a new award honouring the late Dr. Catherine Fichten, longtime Dawson Psychology professor, active researcher, mentor, and co-director of the Adaptech Research Network.
The Dr. Catherine Fichten Future Researcher Award will be given to a graduating student with a disability who shows passion for pursuing academic research in psychology or a related field.
Visit the link for a homepage news story featuring interviews with two graduates who are very grateful for Catherine's mentorship and were instrumental in setting up the new award.
New period poverty project at Dawson
February 12th, 2026
Dawson College is taking new steps this semester to raise awareness about period poverty and encourage more sustainable menstrual health options.
As part of this effort, five bathrooms across campus now offer free menstrual products as do some student offices, such as the First-Year Students’ Office. This initiative aims to remove barriers faced by students who may not always have access to these essential items, a challenge that can lead to preventable absenteeism and even lost employment opportunities.
Period poverty is rising in Canada and it is having a real impact on thousands of people who struggle to afford menstrual products each month. By making these supplies freely available, Dawson hopes to help reduce stigma, promote equity, and support student well-being.
In April, the campaign’s second phase will focus on sustainable menstrual products. Students will learn about the environmental and health drawbacks of disposable items and discover reusable alternatives such as menstrual cups and period underwear.
The project is being managed by the Office of Sustainability thanks to a donation to the Dawson College Foundation.
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