New Foundation executive director is here for Dawson students
September 17th, 2026
Seasoned fundraiser and community leader Anthony Johnson began his new role as Executive Director of the Dawson College Foundation on Sept. 8. Most recently, he served as Interim Executive Director of AIDS Community Care Montreal (ACCM). Passionate about animal welfare, Anthony spent many years with the Montreal SPCA, where he helped raise more than $40 million in support of the organization's mission.
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Tonia De Bellis appointed Interim Associate Dean of SMSE
September 17th, 2026
Biology faculty member Tonia De Bellis is stepping into a new role as Associate Dean of Science, Medical Studies and Engineering.
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In memoriam: Yvonne Mathews Klein
April 16th, 2026
We regret to inform you that Yvonne Mathews Klein passed away on March 25. Her daughter believes she was instrumental in the early formation of the English Department. She served on many committees and was Chair of Senate for several years. She taught in the Liberal Arts program as well as the English Department.
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March 26th, 2026
The phrase, a jack of all trades, is usually finished with the words: and master of none. This was not the case with Lionel Geller, who passed away at age 87. According to the lovely obituary published by his family, he was a master of everything he took on: “An accomplished civil engineer who helped…
In memoriam: Marvin Hershorn
February 26th, 2026
In memoriam: Judy Bahen
February 26th, 2026
Judy Bahen, a long-time Dawson employee, passed away on February 4 at the age of 76. She began her career at Dawson in 1976 and retired in 2011. During those 35 years, she held a number of support staff positions, including Administrative Secretary in the Office of Academic Dean throughout most of the 1990s, administrative support agent in Continuing Education and as an administration technician in the Academic Systems Continuing Education office during the last 10 years of her Dawson career.
Judy was an enthusiastic member of the Dawson community, attending as many events and social gatherings as time allowed. Kindhearted to a fault, she greeted everyone she met with a smile and a warm greeting in her trademark gravelly voice. She is fondly remembered by her former colleagues and friends at the College.
Her obituary is here: https://lakeshorecardinal.ca/obituaries/judy-bahen/
Active learning champion Liz Charles retires
February 26th, 2026
Liz Charles, renowned champion of student-centered education at Dawson College, retired this February after decades of pioneering classroom innovations.
This milestone caps a distinguished career highlighted by her recent receipt of the 2025 Prix Gérald-Sigouin from the AQPC, as detailed in this story.
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In memoriam: Pierre Landry
January 29th, 2026
January 29th, 2026
Dawson mourns the passing of one of the most distinctive voices and enthusiastic members of its community. Roslyn Silver passed away on November 24 after facing health challenges for a number of years. She was surrounded by her loved ones and closest friends until the end. Roslyn started her long career at Dawson in 1979…
In memoriam: Louise Kralka
January 29th, 2026
The College received the sad news that Louise Kralka, who served on the Board of Governors for eight years between 2009 and 2017, passed away on January 20. She was 68 years old. The celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 31. Details are contained in the obituary at https://voluntas.ca/obituaries/kralka-louise/.
Louise was a dedicated member of the extended Dawson community with close friends at the College, and her son Patrick McBride who worked for a time in Facilities Management. An active and engaged member of the Board, she was Chair between June 2014 and February 2017 after serving as Vice-Chair, and she contributed to many Board-related committees.
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