Give blood at Dawson Feb. 21-22
Make a life-saving appointment and give blood at Dawson’s Blood Drive:
- Tuesday, Feb. 21: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, Feb. 22: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Invitation from the Miriam on Campus Program
An invitation from Melicha of Miriam on Campus Program: “We are the Miriam on Campus Program. Many of you already know our group since we are implicated at Dawson for numerous years. I would like to take the opportunity to introduce ourselves. Our program’s purpose is to promote the development of work, social and interpersonal…
Student Mental Health Support – Dawson Partners with keep.meSAFE
Student Services has launched its new partnership with a more comprehensive student assistance program. Beginning immediately, the Counselling department will be referring students, when appropriate, to the keep.meSAFE service by Lifeworks. Lifeworks (formerly Morneau Shepell) is the same provider as Dawson’s Employee Assistance Plan for faculty and staff. Since the students’ return to campus following…
Free condom distribution
On the first days of class, free condom distributors were placed throughout the College in high-traffic bathrooms and in Student Health Services offices.
The free condom distribution is part of a Santé Publique initiative to reduce sexually transmitted infections and diseases (STIs and STDs). A total of 60,000 condoms were provided to Dawson College.
Applications & nominations open for Forces AVENIR awards until Feb. 27
Up to $100,000 will be given out this year in the form of grants and project funding through Forces AVENIR awards. Forces AVENIR awards recognize, honour and promote the commitment of students and staff in projects that contribute to the development of socially conscious, responsible, active and persevering citizens who are both dedicated to their…
Dawson will be a “Cégep en spectacle” Feb. 2
Cégeps en spectacle is coming to Dawson for the first time on Thursday, Feb. 2. It will feature 20 acts and 100 per cent Dawson student talent. Of these, eight will go on to represent Dawson at the Cégeps en Spectacle Regional show on March 24 at Cégep du Vieux Montreal.
Organizer Trudy Ste-Croix of Campus Life and Leadership says “the acts are predominantly singers, a few musicians and a few dancers.”
The event is open to everyone. Tickets are $10 or $5 for those who donate nonperishable food or personal hygiene items. All proceeds and donated items will go to a local food bank.
Show time is 7 p.m. and the venue is Dawson’s 5B.16.
Tickets can be bought now through Feb. 2 in CLL 2E. 6 or at a tabling event on Tuesday, Jan. 31 in the Upper Atrium.
Basketball homecoming Jan. 13
Athletics Manager Sébastien Rivest posted photos and an appreciation post on Facebook following the homecoming games on Jan. 13:
"Thank you to everyone who was on hand for the Basketball Homecoming, despite the not-so-friendly weather conditions.
Alumni from the 70's to the 2020's came out and it was great seeing everyone interacting with the actual members of the Division 1 Blues teams following their respective games.
One thing is for sure, there will be a 2023-2024 Basketball Homecoming Event."
Dec. 2 deadline to order Blues merch
Help your Dawson Blues teams by stocking up on brand new Blues merchandise for all the people on your Holidays gift list. Orders can be placed from now through Friday, Dec. 2. Don't wait; limited stock available!
Click Read More to place your order, which will be delivered to your address.
Student Services aim for harm reduction with cannabis videos
The most common questions about cannabis from students at five CEGEPs are answered in a series of four 2-minute video capsules that were launched at Dawson On Nov. 18. Regional Director of Public Health Dr. Mylène Drouin was at Dawson along with journalists from six media outlets and social workers, nurses, students and staff from five…
Stress-Free days from Dec. 5-9
This year our Stress-Free days are happening Dec. 5-9. Yoga and meditation are open to everyone, including faculty and staff. However, all other activities will be reserved for students only.
Please spread the word and encourage students to attend.
Click Read More for the full schedule and offerings.
Last Modified: February 8, 2023
