2026-02-12 – Newsroom

ALC students took over Dawson Instagram

The Communications Office offered several programs the chance to take over the College Instagram account and the Arts, Literature and Communication students really went for it!

This was an initiative to reach prospective students with current students' behind the scenes info and insights.

You can check out the ALC takeover from Jan. 9-23 here: https://www.instagram.com/dawsoncollege/

You can also see a Product Design takeover and there will be a Biomedical Laboratory Technology takeover coming up.

Facilities Management, Well-being for all

Dawson’s Health and Safety Committee

The College has an established Health and Safety Committee responsible for addressing workplace health and safety matters affecting employees. The Committee meets on a regular basis to review issues related to the campus environment and to identify proactive and preventive measures that support a safe and healthy workplace.

The College is committed to a collaborative approach to health and safety and welcomes input from any member of the community. You can contact any of the committee members or reach out to the Health and Safety Representative (HSRep@dawsoncollege.qc.ca).

Health & Safety Committee members are: Conner Morgan - Co-Chairperson 2025-2026 - Employee Representative – ADP; Samuel Vallery Saint-Hilaire - Co-Chairperson 2025-2026 - College Representative – FAMA; James Brasseur - Health & Safety Representative; Julie Drolet – College Health Education Nurse; Louisa Hadley - Employee Representative – DTU; Geoff Kloss - College Representative - Student Services; Johanne Rabbat - Health & Safety Representative; Soula Tsafaras – College Representative - Human Resources; Serge Corchia – Employee Representative – DSSU.

Campus Life

Campus Life wants your old magazines

Drop off your old magazines in the Campus Life Office (2E.4) until Monday, March 9 at 4 PM. Campus Life is collecting any magazines (French and/or English) that you no longer want. They will be used for a poetry/ collage activity taking place in March.

Campus Life, Events

Lion Dancers celebrate Lunar New Year at Dawson Feb. 16

Campus Life has invited the Montreal Chan Lion Dance Club back this year to help Dawson kickstart the Lunar New Year of the Horse. It is believed that the lion chases away bad luck, evil spirits, and negative energy.

Don't miss the performance on Monday, February 16 at 12 PM in the Upper Atrium. Touch the lion's head and receive some luck for this new year. We can all use some good energy right about now!

Dawson Gives, Student Services, Well-being for all

Take an hour to save lives

Héma-Québec will be at Dawson in 3C.1 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 17-18-19, from 9 AM to 4 PM.

You can make an appointment here: https://www.hemaquebec.ca/en/book-appointment/college-dawson-campus-atwater

Light refreshments will be served.

Office of Academic Development

Indigenous Perspectives series continues Feb. 24 and 25

Indigenous Perspectives: Basic Call to Consciousness. Part 2: The Haudenosaunee message to the Western World at Geneva Switzerland, Autumn 1977

This presentation will consist of the reading and discussion of two chapters: Policies of oppression in the name of “Democracy” and Our strategy for survival.

Choice of Tuesday Feb. 24, 10 AM to 11:45 AM or Wednesday, Feb. 25 1 PM to 2:45 PM

Register here: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/oad/indigenous-perspectives/

Events

Writer Gladwell Pamba at Dawson Reads event Feb. 18

Gladwell Pamba is a Montreal-based writer from Kenya who has previously won writing fellowships including the International Literary Seminars, Oxbelly Writers’ Retreat, Greece & CC Adetula Fellowship for African Women in Creative Writing. She was the winner of 2025 Malahat Review Far Horizons Award & Ibua Manuscript Prize 2025. Gladwell has previously been nominated for the Best of Net and longlisted for Writivism Short Story Prize.

Her works are anthologized while others appear in The Rumpus, The Northwest Review, Waxwing Journal, The Offing, and elsewhere. She has an MA in Creative Writing and is currently doing her PhD in English at Concordia University.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 4-6PM in 4C.1
Opening reading by Dorji Dhatsenpa
A short reading and a Q&A

In the news/in social media

ICYMI: Dawson on Tout le monde en parle

On Feb. 1, Radio Canada's Sunday night talk show Tout le monde en parle featured conversations with retired Director General Richard Filion, mother of Anastasia de Sousa, Louise de Sousa, and survivor Hayder Kadhim. They were looking back on events of 20 years ago.

You can watch the episode here: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/tout-le-monde-en-parle/site/episodes/1142487/1er-fevrier-2026

Campus Life, Events

Black History Month at Dawson stretches into April this year

Black History Month activities at Dawson will be spread out over February, March and April. Here are the activities for now, more to come:

Monday, Feb. 16, 9 AM-4 PM Upper Atrium Tabling from the Côte-des-Neiges Black Community Organization

Wednesday, Feb. 18 12 PM-3 PM 2F.4 (Conrod's): Caribbean Food Day: Volleyball team fundraiser. There will be Caribbean food that can be purchased for $17 and Live music between 12PM to 3 PM or until supplies run out.

Wednesday, Feb. 18 4 PM-6 PM: Dawson Reads event with invited author Gladwell Pamba from Kenya who will read and have a Q & A. Organized by student Dorji Dhatsenpa

Friday, March 3 at 12 PM in 2F.4 (Conrod's): Roen Huggins Spoken Word performance called His/Her story.

Thursday, March 12 at 12 PM in 2F.4 (Conrod's): Carimas Carnival - history - music and performances.

Communications Office

Thank you to all who worked Open House!

Open House events are the most mission critical events that Dawson College puts on each year. The Communications Office would like to sincerely thank the dozens of faulty, staff and students who gave up their evening on Feb. 4 to warmly welcome prospective students and their families. While there is no official count, there was a steady stream of visitors coming through the main entrances throughout the four hours. Even latecomers were greeted and given a mini tour.

Facilities Management

Join a Public Tender Selection Committee!

We are looking for Dawson employees interested in serving on public tender selection committees. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the College’s decision-making process, gain a deeper understanding of public procurement, and collaborate with colleagues from across departments. Committee members develop valuable skills in evaluation, transparency, and teamwork while helping ensure Dawson continues to make sound, ethical and cost-effective choices.

If you would like to find out more or express your interest, please write to Patrick Khoueiry at pkhoueiry@dawsoncollege.qc.ca

Dawson Foundation, Dawson Gives, Student Services, Sustainability, Well-being for all

New period poverty project at Dawson

Dawson College is taking new steps this semester to raise awareness about period poverty and encourage more sustainable menstrual health options.

As part of this effort, five bathrooms across campus now offer free menstrual products as do some student offices, such as the First-Year Students’ Office. This initiative aims to remove barriers faced by students who may not always have access to these essential items, a challenge that can lead to preventable absenteeism and even lost employment opportunities.

Period poverty is rising in Canada and it is having a real impact on thousands of people who struggle to afford menstrual products each month. By making these supplies freely available, Dawson hopes to help reduce stigma, promote equity, and support student well-being.

In April, the campaign’s second phase will focus on sustainable menstrual products. Students will learn about the environmental and health drawbacks of disposable items and discover reusable alternatives such as menstrual cups and period underwear.

The project is being managed by the Office of Sustainability thanks to a donation to the Dawson College Foundation.

AccessAbility, Student Services

You’re invited to the AccessAbili-TEA Party Feb. 25

The Student AccessAbility Centre (SAAC) will be hosting a tea party on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 11 AM to 1 PM in the Co-Lab (3F.43). Drop by for a warm cup of tea, light snacks, and great conversations!

Dawson Blues, Events, Perks for Dawson Employees, Student Services

For Dawson employees ONLY: special CCAA Nationals pass available

Until Friday, Feb. 20, Dawson College employees can purchase a CCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship pass at a special price of $30 plus taxes and fees.

Your pass gives you access to the best women's college basketball in Canada at Dawson from March 18–21. To take advantage of this offer, only email addresses ending in @dawsoncollege.qc.ca will be accepted.

Here’s the link to buy your pass: https://lepointdevente.com/billets/ccaawbb2026

Continuing Education and Community Services (CECS), Events

Indie Game Playtest Night Feb. 26 – Global Game Jam Edition

Come play indie games at the next playtest by the Independent Video Game Design program! This special Global Game Jam edition will feature games made in this year's edition of the famous game jam at the Dawson College location.

• Thursday, Feb. 26
• 6 PM - 9 PM
• Dawson, Room 3C.1
• 4001 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West

Reserve your FREE ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/ivgd-indie-game-playtest-global-game-jam-2026-edition

DawsonITE

DawsonITE Newsletter # 692

DawsonITE is your curated news related to IST and Education prepared by Dawson's Rafael Scapin.

In this issue:

Moltbook, a social network where AI agents hang together, may be ‘the most interesting place on the internet right now’
Schools in China are making AI part of the curriculum
What if I told you this school had no teachers?’: Is AI schooling the future of education or a risky bet?

Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026