In memoriam: Cin | Comm graduate and Mi’gmaq filmmaker Jeff Barnaby
Acclaimed Mi’gmaq filmmaker and Dawson Cinema| Communications alumni, Jeff Barnaby died on October 13, 2022 at the age of 46, after a year-long battle with cancer. Jeff was an immensely gifted and highly original filmmaker whose exceptional talents were clear from the start. Fresh out of film school, his early, surrealistic shorts From Cherry English…
In Memorium Jim Graham
We regret to inform you that former Dawson Mathematics faculty Jim Graham passed away recently.
Jim, a native of Los Angeles, moved to Montreal in 1968 and began teaching at Dawson in 1973 after completing his PhD in Mathematics at McGill. The former coordinator of the Commerce profile was not only passionate about Dawson and the students but was famous for his backyard garden at his home in NDG and brewing his own beer and wine. His special green beer for St. Patrick’s Day was enjoyed by all who sampled it.
Remembering Sept. 13, 2006
Tuesday, Sept. 13 will mark 16 years since the terrible day when first-year student Anastasia de Sousa was lost and other members of the Dawson community were wounded.
It could be a time to experience the tranquility of the Peace Garden, which was created by the Dawson community as part of the healing process.
Other legacies from the community response include the Peace Centre, which will be hosting Peace Week Sept. 13-21, and the Sustainability Office, which leads sustainability efforts to promote well-being for all.
Every year, the College and the Dawson College Foundation honour the memory of Anastasia with the awarding of the Anastasia de Sousa Memorial Award at graduation.
To read about last year’s recipient: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/news/uncategorized/support-from-accessability-centre-and-caring-community-lead-anastasia-de-sousa-recipient-to-mcgill/
To make a donation: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E920349QE&id=66
In memoriam Lyle Cruickshank
Obituary: https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/lylecruickshank-1084813413 Those who are unable to attend can watch the service May 7 at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom or YouTube. Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84587856503?pwd=SlFqaW5NQ1RvYldiWUh4NEF5MDBNZz09 Meeting ID: 845 8785 6503 Passcode: 947671 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ICJBtfw0Gu8-r6QZ0UvFg
Pat Powers, retired New School teacher, has passed away
We were saddened to hear of the passing earlier this month of Pat Powers, retired teacher and driving force of the New School since its inception. He was 77. Pat’s remarkable life is told in the obituary lovingly composed by his spouse, which can be read here where you can post a message. Jacinta Luis,…
History teacher Emmanuelle Simony has passed away
In the sadness of the passing of Emmanuelle, we can warmly recognize her life. She has always been an example of a class act, with a core of steel forged in personal experience. Barriers made her taller and challenges made her stronger. Her descriptions of her origins in Morocco resemble a fairy tale, from her…
Longtime Dawson employee, James Richards, has passed away
James Richards, a familiar figure at Dawson for almost 20 years, died on Saturday, Feb. 12 at the age of 73. James began at Dawson as a security guard in 1994 before joining the staff of Plant and Facilities (now Facilities Management). He retired in 2013.
Apart from his good humour and helping hand in performing his duties, James was an outstanding Dawson volunteer. He spent many hours of his free time preparing and staffing Dawson’s often prize-winning St. Patrick’s Day float for 15 years. And every December for too many years to count, he could be found behind the bar serving drinks with a wink and a joke at Dawson’s holiday parties.
James is survived by his partner Yvonne, his daughter Tara (Chris), grandchildren Dalia and Domenic, and his stepdaughter Vanessa.
In memoriam Dr. Stanley Rajiva
We regret to inform you that Dr. Stanley Rajiva passed away on Nov. 29. Poet, scholar, academic, educator, musician, Dr. Rajiva was Professor of English Literature at Dawson College from 1973 to 2002.
Click Read More for his obituary.
The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign at Dawson
Poppies are available on a donation basis at one of the following Dawson locations:
- Information Booth (second floor atrium)
- Library Circulation Desk (5C.03)
- Campus Life & Leadership Office (2E.06)
Lest we forget.
-Submitted by Kaye Francis of Student Services
Last Modified: November 30, 2022
