Butterflies bring community together at Dawson
October 29th, 2026
This fall, 100 Painted Lady butterflies found temporary homes across Dawson and beyond as part of the Sustainability Office’s annual butterfly adoption program.
A total of 35 individuals and groups participated in the Fall 2026 initiative, fostering caterpillars through their remarkable transformation into butterflies. Students and employees observed every stage of the process, creating moments of wonder, learning and connection.
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Creative Change Maker Awards celebrate student voices for social change
October 29th, 2026
Dawson’s Creative Collective for Change (CC4C) welcomed students, faculty and community members to its fourth annual Creative Change Maker Awards Gala and Exhibit, held Oct. 21-23. The event showcased student-created works that use art as a catalyst for reflection, dialogue and social change.
Visit the link for the homepage news story that has links to read and watch the winning works.
Beyond the classroom: neuroscience summer interns built research skills and confidence
October 29th, 2026
From artificial intelligence and brain imaging to mental health interventions and the science of human connection, Dawson students explored a remarkable range of neuroscience topics through the 2026 Summer Internship in Research in Neuroscience.
Coordinated by Dawson faculty members Hélène Nadeau and Sylvia Cox in collaboration with university partners, the internship program gives students the opportunity to participate in authentic research projects at research centres and laboratories in the Montreal area.
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Dawson in Maclean’s magazine
October 29th, 2026
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
Like last year, we want to introduce the work of our current Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) with some brief spotlight interviews. Brian Mader (Biology) and Jennifer de Vera (Office of Sustainability) are the co-facilitators of “Environmental Sustainability and Justice Frameworks across the Disciplines.” We are also currently accepting proposals for Facilitators for 2027-28! Learn more…
Learning to work together before it matters most
October 29th, 2026
When a patient enters the healthcare system, they may interact with nurses, physiotherapy technologists, social service workers, diagnostic imaging technologists, laboratory professionals and many others. At Dawson’s Interprofessional Education (IPE) Symposium on Oct. 16, students from seven health and social service programs had the chance to experience what effective collaboration looks like before they enter the workforce.
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October 29th, 2026
In an Open House visitors survey, over 95 per cent of visitors say they were “very satisfied” or “satisfied” by their Science Open House experience. Based on the distribution of handout materials and attendance at info sessions, an estimated 8,000 visitors came to the Oct. 18 afternoon event. The organizing team tried a new approach…
Ready for Science Open House on Sunday, Oct. 18
October 15th, 2026
A big team of faculty, support staff, professionals and managers are getting ready to welcome our future students to Dawson College for Science Open House this Sunday, Oct. 18 from 1 PM to 4 PM. It is truly an Open House with no reservations or registration required.
This is an opportunity for prospective students, their families and friends to attend information sessions for pre-university Science programs, Computer Science Technology, Engineering and How to Apply.
The three-year professional programs in Science, Medical Studies and Engineering will also be staffing booths in the Upper Atrium and some will be taking visitors to tour their learning spaces.
The next Open House will be Sunday, Nov. 15 from 1 PM to 4 PM. That event will be dedicated to students who are interested in programs in Creative and Applied Arts and Social Science and Business Technologies.
Please invite the high schoolers and families in your networks. Visit the link to go to the Open House webpage.
Thank you to Dawson’s amazing Support Staff
October 15th, 2026
Dawson College would not function without the dedication of its approximately 200 support staff members. To recognize their contributions, the management team hosted a coffee break on Sept. 22 in the Employee Lounge (6B.1). Opened earlier this year exclusively for Dawson employees, the bright and welcoming space features banquette seating, private cubbies for quiet time, a kitchenette and games.
“On behalf of the management team, we would like to thank you for your daily efforts to keep the College running smoothly, particularly during this period of financial constraint,” wrote Pascahl Scott, Director of Human Resources, in her invitation to staff.
Pictured from left to right: Anu Kehar, administrative technician in Human Resources; Amira Kelner, administrative support agent in Human Resources; and Megan Ainscow, Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs.
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