UDL Inclusion and Wellness Retreat for Teachers – Sign Up Today!
April 10th, 2024
The Dawson Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is hosting an all-inclusive two-day retreat crafted for Dawson faculty dedicated to fostering inclusion and wellness in their classrooms. Taking place on June 12-13 at the serene Kio-O Center in Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides.
Designed to empower faculty members with essential tools and strategies, the retreat offers a four-part workshop series deeply rooted in UDL principles. With over 10 hours of professional enrichment, participants will gain practical insights into inclusive teaching methods finely tuned to address diverse student needs. Guest speakers include Effie Konstantinopoulos, founder of UDL at Dawson.
But it’s not just about professional growth. Participants will enjoy rejuvenating group wellness activities, including nature hiking, yoga and stand-up paddle board, tailored for all ability levels. Plus, nourishing vegetarian meals with vegan options available upon sign-up will be provided.
Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Faculty members are invited to secure their spot now.
For more info, visit the link below.
Register now for the Dawson Golf Classic!
March 26th, 2024
The Dawson Golf Classic, presented by the Montreal Forum, is back for its 17th Annual Golf Tournament at the historic Whitlock Golf and Country Club on June 10, 2024. We are excited to invite you to register and be a part of this event that supports our students.
Hosted by the Dawson Foundation, the tournament aims to raise funds directly benefiting students in their academic endeavours. In today's challenging economic climate, where inflation impacts every sector, student support is more crucial than ever. Last year’s tournament exceeded expectations, raising over $100,000, and this year we plan to surpass our own benchmark with a record-breaking goal of $150,000.
Admission includes brunch, access to the driving range, 18 holes of golf, cocktail reception with special guests and dinner. If golf isn't your game, but you still want to participate, join us for dinner and take part in our silent auction!
Visit the link below for the registration link and more details.
The Chemical Valley Project delves into difficult conversations
March 4th, 2024
Dipti Gupta (Faculty, Cinema | Communications) invites the Dawson community to a play presented by the Teesri Duniya Theatre, which is dedicated to producing politically relevant plays that explore life-affecting issues faced by people today. Dipti serves on the board of this company. “Our aim is to focus on social justice through the work we do,” she said.
Their upcoming play The Chemical Valley Project will be performed Thursday, March 14 through Sunday, March 24. “This urgent production delves gracefully into difficult conversations on Indigenous treaty rights, the nature of contemporary Canadian identity and values, and Canada’s notorious “Chemical Valley,” according to the company’s website.
Visit the link for more information and to buy tickets.
QUESCREN Education and Vitality Forum 2023
October 25th, 2023
This third edition of the Forum will focus on "Enhancing Quebec's English-Language Education Network Through Collaboration."
Dates: 2-3 November 2023
Time: 8:30 AM - 6 PM
Location: In-person at Concordia University Conference Centre, 9th Floor, John Molson Building (MB), 1450 Guy St., Montreal
Visit the link for more information and to register.
Simon Davies’ exhibit Something’s a Jar
September 27th, 2023
Simon Davies (retired faculty, Cinema | Communications) has co-curated an art exhibition, along with his wife, Carmen, which is currently running (Sept. 15-Nov. 4, 2023) at the Maison de la culture Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (3755 Botrel Ave.), corner of Côte-Saint-Antoine.
Simon described the project:
I made an open call to a number of friends and associates, with the idea being that we could gather, around an art exhibit, to reunite the community after Covid restrictions were lifted. That was awhile ago, as you can see, but finally we have opened.
Participants were asked to find a jar, remove the labels, and install something in the jar that had a reference to their 'memories, dreams and reflections'.
The only rules were; no liquids, nothing outside the jar, and it had to be presented lid down. This last rule was important since, by making this intervention, it transformed the jar into a vessel. I also wanted to make a reference and homage to the Dada movement, that took 'ready mades', mass manufactured items, that could be transformed by interventions. The most famous of these would probably be "The Fountain" (1917) by Marcel Duchamp. As you probably know, it was a urinal that he turned on its back and signed it R. Mutt. It was scandalous, but made history.
We ended up with 66 jars, a number of them made by former Dawson personnel.
12th Annual SALTISE Conference on June 12 & 13
May 3rd, 2023
The Supporting Active Learning & Technological Innovation in Studies of Education (SALTISE) conference is dedicated to helping faculty discover evidence-based pedagogy that uses educational technology with the goal of leading to improved learning.
Each year it hosts national and international scholars and provides opportunities for local experts to share best practices in the exciting world of active learning pedagogy and the use of technology via its annual conference.
Educators as Designers: A Practice-Research Conversation is the umbrella under which the 2023 SALTISE Conference is operating. This year the conference will happen on June 12 and 13, 2023 at Concordia University. The conference will give attendees the opportunity to learn from a wide range of experts in their fields at talks, workshops and networking events.
Giving you a peek into what to expect, SALTISE has announced its keynote speakers and they are not to be missed! First is Diana Laurillard, who is a Professor of Learning with Digital Technology at the University College London in the U.K. Her keynote will be "Educators Collaborating to Innovate: The Roles Digital Technologies Can Play." Second, is Kelly Miller who will deliver a keynote entitled "Overcoming Challenges in Active Learning Environments." Kelly is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Physics at Harvard University.
Hosting and running the conference is a significant task that requires the support of many volunteers. You can volunteer for a few hours, and tasks may include registering attendees, directing the flow of people, preparing rooms, serving alcohol (for volunteers 18+), and cleaning up. Sign up to be a volunteer now.
Visit the link below for details and registration.
Dawson alumna play The Covenant on until Dec. 3
November 16th, 2022
Dawson Alumna Alice Abracen's award-winning play, The Covenant, treads a heart-wrenching line through despair and dark humour. Beautifully crafted, the audience is transported to a heinous, immoral time in history that sadly rings too close to current and conceivable atrocities. Added to the mix is the out of control feeling of today’s fake news in override; how more than ever the spread of half-truths and lies gathers wide acceptance. Yet, at its core, the play is a love story. The Covenant has every audience member fully engaged and questioning, ‘what would I do if it was me’.
The Covenant will be playing at the Segal Centre for the Performing Arts from Nov. 15 - Dec. 3. Click on Read More to see the trailer.
September 21st, 2022
On Sunday, Sept. 25 at 10:30 a.m. at De Still Books in the Plateau (351 Duluth Ave E.), Andrew Katz (English) will be celebrating the official launch of the English version of his book, A STARLIT TRIP TO THE LIBRARY. Kid-friendly event and all are welcome! Read the Montreal Review of Books review of A…
May 4th, 2022
Imago Theatre is sharing information with Dawson faculty and staff who are planning for the new 2022/2023 academic year. FOXFINDER by Dawn King Canadian Premiere An Imago Theatre production Presented by MAI (Montreal, arts interculturels) *Some performances will be surtitled in French. OCTOBER 5 – 15, 2022 at MAI (Montréal, arts interculturels) “When the foxes…
April 20th, 2022
The announcement of the return of the Dawson golf tournament in 2022 after a two-year absence has been met with an enthusiastic response. Several sponsors from past years have signed on once again to support our event that directly benefits Dawson students. All proceeds will go to Financial Aid to help students who need financial…
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