Butterflies bring community together at Dawson
October 29th, 2026
This fall, 100 Painted Lady butterflies found temporary homes across Dawson and beyond as part of the Sustainability Office’s annual butterfly adoption program.
A total of 35 individuals and groups participated in the Fall 2026 initiative, fostering caterpillars through their remarkable transformation into butterflies. Students and employees observed every stage of the process, creating moments of wonder, learning and connection.
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Free flu shot for Dawson employees Nov. 1-Dec. 16
October 29th, 2026
Since Dawson employees are student facing and may be exposed to the influenza virus, the nurse at the Pharmaprix pharmacy in Alexis Nihon mall, across the street from the College, is offering free flu vaccinations to Dawson employees from Nov. 1- Dec. 16.
To request an appointment, please contact Julie Drolet in Student Health Services by email at jdrolet@dawsoncollege.qc.ca or through MIO.
In your message, please include:
- Your full name, exactly as it appears on your RAMQ card
- Your phone number
The pharmacy nurse will contact you directly to schedule your appointment.
Thank you from Héma-Québec
October 15th, 2026
The Dawson community made a remarkable contribution during the Sept. 29-30 Héma-Québec blood drive. A total of 152 employees and students donated blood, including 16 first-time donors. After processing, these donations yielded 396 blood products used to help patients requiring transfusions.
"So many lives are saved thanks to you!" said Naderge Ceneston of Héma-Québec.
The next blood drive at Dawson will take place Feb. 16-18.
Dawson remains a worldwide leader in sustainability
October 1st, 2026
Dawson College was once again featured as a world leader in sustainability in the 2026 Sustainable Campus Index. Published in September by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), “the report celebrates top-performing institutions across 13 impact areas of sustainability, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS®), and features innovative stories of leadership from campuses around the world,” read the AASHE press release dated Sept. 8, 2026.
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Two Phys. Ed. classes gave Peace Garden a facelift
September 17th, 2026
The Peace Garden was looking its best on Sept. 11 as families, survivors, guests, dignitaries, police officers and first responders, members of the Dawson community and media gathered for the 20-year commemoration of the Dawson tragedy.
That welcoming setting was thanks in large part to the efforts of students in two sections of the intensive Physical Education Eco-Landscaping course, taught by Angela Corinthios and Paul Wasacz.
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Peace Studies Certificate inspires Dawson students to build a better world
September 17th, 2026
“I want to be part of this!” That’s what Peace Studies Certificate Coordinator Ivan Freud thought when he saw images of retired Director General Richard Filion greeting students on the first day they returned to campus after the terrible events of Sept. 13, 2006.
Twenty years after the Dawson tragedy, the Peace Studies Certificate continues to help students explore peace building, social justice and nonviolence while fostering a community committed to positive change.
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Dawson community survived its worst day through resilience, compassion and well-being for all
September 17th, 2026
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2006, began as a beautiful sunny day. Then, "a lightning strike came out of nowhere," said Richard Filion, who was Director General of Dawson College at the time.
The story of how the Dawson community responded in the days, months and years that followed and how that response helped shape a lasting vision of well-being, resilience and peace is important for the Dawson community to know and to remember.
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August 27th, 2026
Richard Koestner, Professor of Psychology at McGill University, has spent more than three decades studying motivation and goal setting. On June 10, 2026, he shared insights from his research with Dawson employees during the College’s Support Staff Training Day. The following notes summarize key points from his presentation. In social settings, people often ask him…
May 14th, 2026
The third and final edition of the peace panel series took place April 17 on the topic of “Peace & Nature”. The panel was organized by Dawson’s Peace Studies Certificate, Peace Centre, and the Peace 365 course taught by Ivan Freud. The panelists were Diana Rice, former Peace Centre Coordinator, who has recently spearheaded the…
Last call to register for Inclusion and Wellness Retreat
May 14th, 2026
- Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday June 9 and 10, 2026
- Time: 9 AM Tuesday to 4:30 PM Wednesday (detailed schedule will be provided with confirmation of registration)
- Where: Far Hills
- Fee: Accommodation, all workshops, meals, taxes and other conference costs are included in the fee. Staff wishing to be reimbursed by Professional Development funds will receive a pre-filled Professional Development Fund application one month prior to the start date, to submit with their receipt upon retreat completion.Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure yours by signing up now: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/udl/retreat/
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