Science Valedictorian lived the full Dawson experience despite pandemic
June 1st, 2022
It was challenging to live life to the fullest during the early phase of the pandemic. If you need some inspiration for making the most of life, read on about Enriched Science soon-to-be graduate Megan Oleksiw, one of Dawson’s three valedictorians for the Class of 2022.
Speaking as valedictorian “is a touching honour,” Megan said in an interview with Dawson’s Communications Office, “especially given the heartfelt attachment I feel toward our college community. Dawson College and the exceptional people I’ve been privileged to exchange with have empowered me to actively strive to be my best self.”
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Hats off to Mech Tech student Erica Dubois and Computer Science student Kausar Mussa!
June 1st, 2022
Always being the different one. Having to adjust to other ways of thinking. Working with people who hold misogynistic attitudes. These are just a few things that are still experienced by women in male-dominated fields of study and work.
The Chapeau, les filles! (Hats Off to You) awards are given to women in Quebec to encourage and support those who choose to study in these fields and persevere. This year, two Dawson students have won at the provincial level: Erica Dubois in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Kausar Mussa in Computer Science Technology.
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Linnea Nguyen, poised to take on the world
June 1st, 2022
You can feel the spark, even on a Zoom call. A few minutes with Linnea Nguyen and you know this young woman is ready to take on the world. It’s no wonder she has been chosen to represent the graduating Class of 2022 as the valedictorian at the June 22 Social Science graduation ceremony at Place des Arts.
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SALTISE Award: Cory Legassic’s rising star
June 1st, 2022
Don’t be fooled by Cory Legassic’s youthful appearance. He will be the first to pull off his cap to show you a shock of gray hair. It’s all in the attitude that makes some mistake him for a student.
While student engagement and student success have been foremost on his mind since he began at Dawson in 2009 as a New School facilitator with retired New School maverick Greta Hofmann Nemiroff, Cory’s own academic success is being rewarded by SALTISE with its Best Practices & Pedagogical Innovators Award for College instructors.
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Another successful DCMUN season draws to an end
June 1st, 2022
This year brought an exciting blend of in-person and online opportunities for the students in the Dawson College Model United Nations (DCMUN). They have continued to offer students an enriching para-academic experience, whether they be online or in-person, and they found a sense of community and belonging in DCMUN.
Their Executive team supported delegates in a fall training program that culminated in a successful winter conference season. Delegations attend national and international conferences, as well as several CEGEP conferences. Their delegates earned awards at every conference this season.
More importantly, they were able to engage in debate, discussion, and collaboration with delegates from a variety of contexts to find solutions to real problems facing the world today.
Photo credit: Julie Johnson
Caption: DCMUN delegation at ConMUN
SALTISE is happening June 2-3
June 1st, 2022
The annual SALTISE conference takes place this week on June 2-3.
Dawson community members Cory Legassic, Monica Lopez, Cathy Roy and the DALC community will be presented with awards.
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Celebrating 10 years of the Dawson Active Learning Community June 2 at special 5 à 7
June 1st, 2022
The 10th anniversary of the Dawson Active Learning Community will be celebrated at the SALTISE Conference. The Honourable Marc Garneau will be awarding the DALC with a community prize. Special guest, Dawson College’s Former Direct General, Richard Fillion will also be in attendance.
The community prize will be awarded at the cocktail (5 à 7 event) on Thursday, June 2 in room 5B.16.
Dawson’s first Industrial Design virtual tour
June 1st, 2022
On May 25, Industrial Design faculty members, Véronique Bibeau-Poissant and Kim Webb have both successfully created and conducted Dawson's first Industrial Design virtual tour Vernissage.
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Liberal Arts valedictorian Arwen Low is passionate about civic activism
June 1st, 2022
Despite spending her first year of CEGEP online, Liberal Arts student Arwen Low was quick to get involved in the Dawson community life. Her efforts in making a difference for her fellow students have led to her nomination as valedictorian. She will be addressing Dawson graduates in Social Science & Business Technologies of 2022 at the 2:30 p.m. Graduating Ceremony on June 22 at Place des Arts.
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Goal-oriented grad Yves-Jusslin Maniratanga receives Paul Gallagher Award
June 1st, 2022
During his time at Dawson, Yves-Jusslin Maniratanga has demonstrated strong leadership, contributing much to campus life through his work with the Dawson Student Union (DSU). For him, being granted the Paul Gallagher Award is an honour, and "feels great because it demonstrates the appreciation of the Dawson community," he said.
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