Donna Varrica was appointed on Feb. 25 by the Board of Governors to the position of Director of Communications & Corporate Affairs. She is replacing Megan Ainscow, who is on maternity leave. Donna has overall responsibility for website content, internal communications, major College-wide events, and media relations. “I am graced with an exceptional team,” Donna…
It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the passing of Maureen McIntyre, who taught in the Fine Arts Department for 44 years. Originally from St. John, NB, Maureen lived in Halifax and Montreal. She wrote poetry, did performance and photography, but her first love remained teaching. Maureen also initiated the Dean’s Choice Awards for the Arts at Dawson.
She was passionate about nature, being quite literate in the identification of plants and flowers. Maureen died of cancer after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband Gabriel Sydenham and his daughter Rebecca (Matthew), her brother Louis (Gail Clarke), her niece Kathy (Tim Frigault), her nephew Keith, numerous grand nephews, godsons, first cousins, extended family and friends.
Visit the link for her obituary.
-Submitted by Amanda Beattie
On Feb. 6, Wilson Wong began his new role as Associate Dean of Academic Systems. Wilson’s new job is responsible for the coordination, development and implementation of Academic Systems’ office services, including areas like admissions, information, records, registration, credit continuing education, and transmission. Wilson has been at the College since 2008 and brings extensive experience…
Julie Brosseau will begin her new role as Dean of Academic Systems on March 31. She succeeds Carmela Gumelli, who is retiring. Julie brings extensive academic administrative experience to the role, having served as Associate Dean of Academic Systems since July 2014. Her professional journey includes serving as Associate Dean at Cégep Édouard-Montpetit, working as…
A visitation will be held to celebrate the life and acknowledge the death of Graeme Welch, a retiree who was a dean at Dawson College, who died on Sept. 7, 2024.
Date: Friday, Dec. 13, 2024
Time: 2 PM-5 PM
Place: Collins Clarke MacGillivray White
5610 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal
All are welcome.
On Nov. 4, Gabrielle Gayrard began her new role as Associate Director, Corporate and Legal Affairs. Gabrielle is the first person to hold this position at Dawson. A member of the Bar, she comes to Dawson from the exact same position at Cégep du Vieux-Montréal. She will be working with Megan Ainscow, Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs.
Prior to working in the CEGEP network, Gabrielle practiced civil and family law. A graduate of Cégep de Thetford, she holds a Bachelor of Law degree from Université de Sherbrooke.
“I would like to invite members of the Dawson community to reach out to me if you have legal questions, especially regarding the protection of personal information,” she said. Gabrielle is looking forward to meeting new people and learning about the Dawson way of doing things.
By now many members of the Dawson community have heard that Dr. Catherine Fichten, an esteemed member of the Psychology Department and the founder and co-director of the Adaptech Research Network, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 and her funeral took place the day after. Catherine leaves behind a remarkable legacy of teaching…
Patrick Khoueiry began his new job as Associate Director of Facilities Management responsible for auxiliary services on Oct. 15.
At Dawson, Patrick is responsible for the following services: Purchasing, the Bookstore, PARC, the Print Shop, Health and Safety, Security, Parking, and the cafeteria.
Patrick comes to Dawson from Abu Dhabi where he was head of procurement and auxiliary services at Sorbonne University. He holds an MBA from Princely International University and a Master’s in Social Research from Sorbonne University in Paris.
Patrick is excited about “the opportunity to contribute to a vibrant learning environment. I am passionate about ensuring that our resources and services enhance the educational experience for both students and faculty. Being part of a community that values innovation and creativity truly energizes me every day.”
─Photo by Zachary Mercier, Dawson student in Professional Photography
To the Dawson Community It is with great honour and enthusiasm that I stand before you today as the new Chair of Dawson College. I am filled with optimism for the future of our institution, and I am confident that together, we can navigate the challenges ahead and achieve our mission and goals. Dawson College…
We regret to inform you of the passing of Jean-Claude Klein, a Dawson retiree. Jean-Claude taught French at Dawson from 1970 until his retirement in 2001.
Please visit the link for the obituary.
Last Modified: February 25, 2025
