Strength and resolve: Welcome back Fall 2022
August 24th, 2022
Meeting in person for the first time since January 2020, the community was invited to attend the Director General and Academic Dean’s welcome back general assembly and lunch on Aug. 17. Nearly 500 people participated for what was also the first time Diane Gauvin and Rob Cassidy were able to convene the traditional Fall meeting since they took office in January and August 2021, respectively.
To learn what the DG and Academic Dean spoke about, click Read More.
Recognition of Service … and a good time was had by all
August 24th, 2022
The large room in 3C.1 was dressed up in its finest to receive the 130 guests during the Recognition of Service reception and dinner. It was the largest gathering of its kind in Dawson history as the retirees from 2019-2022 were celebrated as were employees marking 25, 26 and 27 years of service.
The trend toward retirement truly showed itself as there were more than three times as many retirements, 101, as there were in the group marking the years of service, 33. The mood was light and convivial, and those in attendance were happy to reconnect after long absences due to campus shutdown or having taken retirement.
The last honouree to be presented with a gift and certificate was former Director General Richard Filion who retired in December 2020. He received a rousing introduction by Michael Goldwax, Chair of the Board of Governors, which was met with equally rousing remarks from Richard, who spoke of his admiration for the Dawson community, its spirit and its resolve, and to continue to fight the good fight for the benefit of our students.
Photo Gallery available here: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/communications-office/recognition-of-service/
August 24th, 2022
On Aug. 22, Director General Diane Gauvin welcomed back Megan Ainscow as the Head of Communications. “I am most grateful to Donna Varrica for leading the Communications Office for the last year,” Diane said. “It was an action-packed year and we are fortunate that we could count on Donna’s experience and wise counsel.” Donna will…
Save the date: Welcome Back lunch is Aug. 17
June 1st, 2022
Director General Diane Gauvin and Academic Dean Rob Cassidy wish to warmly welcome everyone back after summer holidays on Wednesday, Aug. 17 with a Dawson community lunch. It will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will take place in 3C.1.
Dawson community enjoyed being together again at BBQ
May 18th, 2022
It was so nice to have a big Dawson community event for the first time in more than two years! More than 800 students and employees were treated to ice cream and almost the same number enjoyed a BBQ meal outside on campus May 10. Food was served by our cafeteria staff and from food trucks and there was live music.
Thanks to Campus Life and Leadership, Student Services, the Dawson Student Union, Facilities Management, Information Systems and Technology and Director General Diane Gauvin!
April 20th, 2022
Student success is the topic, and strategic planning is the reason. The strategic planning process does not happen frequently (typically every five years), but it is a very important one. Within the broad context of an organization’s mission, values and vision, the strategic planning process is intended to position an organization for success, to align…
April 10 deadline for Teaching Excellence Award nominations
April 6th, 2022
- Recognize a Dawson teacher by nominating them for a Teaching Excellence Award.
- Deadline extended to April 10.
- Students and staff may submit a nomination for Fall ’21 and Winter ’22 teachers in the My Dawson Portal (Omnivox).
- Look for the Teaching Excellence Award under the My Dawson Life menu.
- Click Read More to go to Omnivox
Save the date for Dawson’s Recognition of Service
April 6th, 2022
It’s finally time to celebrate! We will have a special celebration the evening of Thursday, June 16 to recognize all those who have retired and all those who have arrived at the major milestone of 25 years of service to Dawson since July 1, 2019.
The evening will include a cocktail hour and a dinner. Dawson’s traditional Recognition of Service aims to treat our long-serving and dedicated employees to a very special night.
Invitations will be sent in May.
Dawson students brought petition to Quebec
March 23rd, 2022
Teaching Excellence Awards are back!
March 23rd, 2022
In past years, nominations were held in both Fall and Winter semesters, but this year they will be held all at once. From March 21 through April 3, students and faculty may nominate a teacher who best embodies teaching excellence through their outstanding teaching performance in the classroom, lab, and/or field work.
Dawson College is proud of its teachers and the Director General wants to thank them by allowing students and faculty to recognize teachers by giving them the opportunity to win an award that highlights their devoted work.
Five teachers will be selected: two in pre-university programs, one in a career program, one in general education, and one in a continuing education program (including AEC). Results will be announced in September of the following academic year during Ped Day.
More information on the criteria and procedures can be found through the My Dawson Portal (Omnivox) in the My Dawson Life menu under Teaching Excellence Award. Please read through them carefully before you nominate a teacher. Happy voting!
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