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.
Visit the link for the homepage news story.
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.
Visit the link for the homepage news story.
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.
Visit the link for the homepage news story.
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/
June 4 virtual workshop with Dr. Donna Goodleaf
May 14th, 2026
Join us June 4 from 10 AM to 11:15 AM online on Teams for a virtual workshop entitled Decolonizing Curriculum: Land Acknowledgements as teaching and assessment tools across the disciplines.
It will be led by Dr. Donna Goodleaf, Director Decolonizing Curriculum and pedagogies, Centre for Teaching & Learning, Concordia University. Dr. Goodleaf will take participants through the design and adaptation of a Land Acknowledgement as a class activity/assignment regardless of discipline.
This will be a hands-on session where Dr. Goodleaf will show how to work with a Land Acknowledgement to create an assessment. This is also a preview of the type of work that the Faculty Community of Practice will pursue, Environmental Sustainability and Justice Frameworks across the Disciplines.
Register here
Growing needs led Dawson to provide more food this year through expansion of Food Justice program
May 14th, 2026
Food insecurity remains a growing concern among post-secondary students in Quebec, with recent data highlighting the scale and urgency of the issue.
While many recognize that limited access to nutritious food can negatively affect students, fewer realize just how widespread the problem has become. According to surveys cited by Équiterre in a March 31 press release, 44% of CEGEP and university students in Quebec experience some level of food insecurity, ranging from mild to severe. Among those affected, one in five reports regularly skipping meals.
The impacts go beyond hunger. Food insecurity is linked to increased mental health challenges and can significantly hinder academic success, making it a critical issue for institutions to address.
Visit the link for the homepage news story to find out how Dawson has been responding this past year as well as a link to a Global Montreal tv news report on Dawson's Food Justice program.
Reconnecting with Nature and transforming the campus, all in a weekend
May 14th, 2026
Two classes of Dawson College students spent an intense weekend on campus May 2–3, getting dirty, sweaty, and wet as they lifted and moved tonnes of soil and took on a variety of physically demanding tasks. In just two days, they transformed several areas of the campus - and themselves. The students were part of two Eco-Landscaping Physical Education course sections taught by Angela Corinthios and Paul Wasacz.
The objective of the course “is to demonstrate that physical activity can take many forms and that many dimensions of wellness can be developed by participating in various activities, like gardening,” Paul said.
“We were one big working unit,” said Angela, who taught this course for the first time this semester. “We were figuring things out and learning together.” The two classes worked on distinct but related Living Campus projects with support from the Office of Sustainability.
Visit the link for the homepage news story.
Sign up for the Inclusion & Wellness Retreat June 9-10
April 30th, 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/
1
2
3
…
62
Next »
Last Modified: September 17, 2026
