International Women’s Day at Dawson
March 8th, 2023
Each year on March 8, International Women's Day marks the day when we are all invited to reflect on the role gender plays in our lives, work and the planet.
Have you ever wondered why March 8? Well, it all started in New York City on March 8, 1857, when female textile workers marched in protest of unfair working conditions and unequal rights for women. It was one of the first strikes organized by working women.
The theme this year is DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality. The goal is to highlight the need for inclusive and transformative technology and digital education.
At Dawson, there will be two events marking the day. One is a lunch and book sale co-organized by the DSSU and DTU on March 8 in 7C.5 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The money raised via the book sale and donations will be donated to Chez Doris, a nearby shelter that offers a wide range of services and programs to meet the basic needs of vulnerable and homeless women. A light lunch will be offered for staff and faculty (in limited quantities).
The second event is organized by the Women/Gender Studies Certificate which is holding a Renaming and Reclaiming of Metro Stations activity and home-baked goods sale in Conrod's (2F.4) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The funds raised will go towards scholarships for Dawson students.
Students take on powerful experiential learning with KAIROS blanket exercise
March 8th, 2023
As a Sociology teacher, Laura Shea has experienced the KAIROS Blanket Exercise six times with different classes of students and Indigenous facilitators at Dawson. “I always learn from the facilitator and students,” she said. “It is very powerful experiential learning and I gain something different each time.”
For the homepage news story, visit the link below.
Learn more about the Dawson Foundation’s activities in its annual report
February 8th, 2023
The 2021-2022 annual report of the Dawson Foundation is now available. Take a look to learn more about how the community came together over a challenging year in the face of a pandemic to financially support students in need, host a virtual version of Artists in Bloom (raising $6, 830), as well as reward excellence and support students financially through our Awards and Scholarships program. Full 2021-2022 financial statements are also available for consultation.
Through annual fundraising events, engagement with alumni and planning new initiatives in collaboration with diverse members of the community, the Dawson Foundation remains committed to supporting excellence and student success at Dawson College by being a key source of financial support over and above the budgets provided by the Quebec government.
https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/dawson-foundation/about-the-foundation/publications/
Dawson’s Golf Classic returns June 8
February 8th, 2023
The Dawson Golf Classic will celebrate its 16th edition as golfers hit the greens on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Summerlea Golf & Country Club in Vaudreuil-Dorion.
Players can look forward to great prizes and very special guests, which will be announced on the Dawson Golf Classic web pages at https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/golf/.
Registration details will be available soon.
Dawson’s first Cégep en spectacle packed the house
February 8th, 2023
Dawson's very first Cégep en spectacle talent show was a great success. On Feb. 2, the audience of 200 people enjoyed 22 acts, all 100% Dawson student talent. At the end of the night, judges Andréa Cole (Dean of Creative and Applied Arts), Jacinta Luis (Faculty, Music) and visiting guest judge Chad Lindsay, a jazz music teacher from Vanier College, chose Aliyah Sarimazi to be Dawson's entry in the regional contest on March 25 at Cégep du Vieux-Montréal. The audience chose Clara Nhiên Lévesque as the fan favourite and she will be the replacement entry should Aliyah not be able to compete in the regionals.
In addition to a fun evening, a total of $1,600 and three big grocery bags of nonperishable food were collected for Moisson Montréal.
Photo credit: Akossi Chiyoh Ange-Ariel Seka (Professional Photography student)
Give blood at Dawson Feb. 21-22
February 8th, 2023
Holiday gift-wrapping yields $9,900 for our Living Campus
January 25th, 2023
The Dawson Foundation and the Sustainability Office would like to thank the 33 volunteers who gave their time in December and all those who donated at the Dawson gift-wrapping station in Alexis-Nihon Mall.
Over 21 days of holiday gift-wrapping, a total of $9,900 was raised. These funds will be used by the Sustainability Office for learning activities and projects that contribute to well-being for all on our Living Campus. While getting their gifts wrapped, visitors and donors learned about Dawson’s Living Campus projects, including the gardens, the beehives, the Monarch Butterflies and more.
Discover 12 projects funded by Foundation
January 25th, 2023
A dozen projects proposed by Dawson students, faculty and staff have been approved for funding through the Dawson Foundation’s new Student Academic Enrichment Fund.
A website page showcases the projects and allows others to invest in a particular project through a donate button.
The Student Academic Enrichment Fund is supported by students each semester and is meant to be a source of funds for projects that demonstrate a clear benefit for Dawson students and represent an activity that goes over and above core competencies for completion of a program. The selection committee, including representatives from the Dawson Student Union, Academics and Student Services, meets twice a year to review and approve project proposals.
The next round of project applications will open later this semester and will be announced in D News and the Omnivox student news feed.
Dawson community sponsoring over 100 Batshaw kids; still need for more
November 30th, 2022
To date, individual Dawson employees and teams have committed to sponsor gifts for over 100 kids as part of the Batshaw Youth and Family Centres annual Holiday Gift Campaign. There are still many children's files left at Batshaw and there is still time to participate.
To answer a child's wish for Santa, please contact Janice Harvey (retired, History) before Friday, Dec. 9 at jharvey@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
November 30th, 2022
Please drop off any of the following needed items at the PARC counter in 1H from Thursday, Dec. 1 to Thursday, Dec. 8 inclusively: 1) New pairs of men’s and women’s socks 2) Men & Women deodorant 3) New pairs of men’s underwear 4) Shampoo 5) Soap 6) Toothbrushes 7) Toothpaste 8) Winter Hats for…
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