Did you know that as an employee you can sign up to see interesting presentations during Social Science Week? Once again, Student Services and Human Resources have teamed up with the organizers of Social Science Week, Philip Lagace and Mark Beauchamp, to offer (or make known) interesting presentations about topics related to sexual violence prevention…
Save the Date and join us for Artists in Bloom! This year will be the 28th annual edition of the beloved Dawson community fundraising event. We are excited to welcome you to the event and to see what our talented student artists from the Illustration and Visual Arts programs will produce.
Artists in Bloom will take place on Thursday, April 16 in 3C.1. Painting will begin at the usual time of 6 PM. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
Mark it in your calendar and stay tuned for more details!
Planning is now well underway for Dawson's Social Science Week 2026! Social Science Week is an annual conference hosted at Dawson College, one that showcases a variety of exciting speakers and engages a range of important themes (e.g., Indigenous concerns, environmental matters, and contemporary political issues).
In 2026, Social Science Week will run from Feb. 9-12 in 5B.16. The official speaker list and program will be announced soon, but everyone can expect another stellar offering. Circle your calendars and stay tuned!
Join us on Friday, Dec. 5, from 6 PM - 9 PM for an exciting evening of indie game playtesting at Dawson College! You’ll get to try games from local developers and Dawson students alike! The event is open to the public, and players of all ages are welcome.
RSVP: https://events.humanitix.com/ivgd-indie-game-playtest-fall-2025
When & Where:
Seeking male colleagues and students to give an hour of service to staff the White Ribbon campaign table Monday through Thursday, Dec. 1-4, from 10 AM to 3 PM. For support staff, professionals and managers, you can you use your well-being hours with the approval of your supervisor.
The White Ribbon Campaign is a global movement of men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls. It was formed by a group of pro-feminist men in Toronto in 1991 as a response to the École Polytechnique massacre of female students in 1989.
The campaign’s mission is to raise awareness about the prevalence of male violence against women, with the ribbon symbolizing the idea of men giving up their arms. Active in over 60 countries, the movement seeks to promote healthy relationships, gender equity, and a compassionate vision of masculinity.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email your availabilities to Rhea Gurnagul at rgurnagul@dawsoncollege.qc.ca.
Tickets for Dawson's Holiday Party are on sale until 4 PM on Friday, Nov. 21. You can buy them with a bank or credit card in the Campus Life Office at 2E.4 every workday from 9 AM to 11:45 AM and from 1:30 PM to 4 PM.
Tickets only cost $15 and give you a dinner and entrance to the party that will take place on Friday, Dec. 5 starting at 4:30 PM.
The Fall 2025 edition of the Dawson Film Festival (DFF) is rolling out the red carpet. Join us on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 PM in the Dawson Theatre for a glamorous (and slightly tongue-in-cheek) celebration of student filmmaking. Expect a showcase of student-produced short films, a playful nod to classic award shows, and of course, the presentation of this semester’s DFF awards.
Tickets go on sale Monday, Dec. 1 in 3B.1-1., with all proceeds supporting student awards and the Cinema | Communications profile.
For updates, sneak peeks, and festival fun, follow @dawsonfilmfestival on Instagram.
The Professional Theatre Department's play, The Women, is on this week and closes Saturday, Nov. 22.
The satirical comedy set in the 1930s tells the story of Mary Haines, a wealthy, New-York-City socialite who discovers that her husband is cheating on her with a younger woman. Mary’s socialite, gossipy, so-called friends counsel her to get a divorce and take her husband for everything he’s got.
Mary ends up in Reno with a handful of other divorcees and thinks she’s made a mistake. She sets out to reclaim her husband, but at what cost? A searing, satirical comedy of manners. Performed by the third-year students and directed by Matt Holland. Closes Saturday Nov. 22. A ticket is only $6.18 for members of the Dawson community!
Visit the link for showtimes and to get your ticket.
Tickets for Dawson's Holiday Party go on sale Wednesday, Nov. 12. You can buy them with a bank or credit card in the Campus Life Office at 2E.4 every workday from 9 AM to 11:45 AM and from 1:30 PM to 4 PM. Last day to buy tickets will be Friday, Nov. 21.
Tickets only cost $15 and give you a dinner and entrance to the party that will take place on Friday, Dec. 5 starting at 4:30 PM.
Indigenous Perspectives: Jacques Cartier and the myth of the St Lawrence Iroquois
Who were the people Cartier met at Hochelaga and did they simply vanish by the time Champlain retraced his steps? Why is this issue controversial today?
Documentary series
Spudwrench: Kahnawake Man
This documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin introduces us to Randy Horne, a high steel worker from the Mohawk community of Kahnawake, near Montreal. As a defender of his people's culture and traditions, he was known as "Spudwrench" during the 1990 Oka crisis. Offering a unique look behind the barricades at one man's impassioned defense of sacred territory, the film is both a portrait of Horne and the generations of daring Mohawk construction workers that have preceded him.
Visit the link to register.
Last Modified: January 30, 2026
