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Thursday, Apr. 16, 2026

#DawsonProud, Academic News, Homepage news

Dawson Graphic Design students come second and third in provincial graphic design competition

Two Dawson College Graphic Design students have earned second and third place in the esteemed Marc H. Choko Bursary competition.

Visitors to the McCord Stewart Museum can view the work of second-place winner Catherine Lin and third-place winner Laureline Dodin in the atrium until April 26. Alongside their posters, the exhibition features works by five other Dawson Graphic Design students.

Proud teacher François Martin (pictured, with second-place winner Catherine Lin) noted that out of 100 posters submitted to the competition, seven of the 15 runner-up posters on display at the museum were created by Dawson students. These works will also be included in the Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec (BAnQ) archives collection.

Visit the link for the homepage news story.

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#DawsonProud, Academic News, Dawson Grads, Homepage news, Office of Academic Development

Faculty Learning Community connects students with independent journalism

Journalism isn’t always boring. In fact, it can feel like a game of cops and robbers. That’s what ALC students discovered during a recent visit from Chris Curtis, founder of Montreal’s The Rover. The talk was organized through a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) on journalism and media literacy, which brings together faculty and others from across disciplines to develop tools and approaches for teaching media literacy in the classroom.

With over 37,000 Instagram followers, Chris has become known for condensing complex local issues into accessible reels, offering an alternative to mainstream media and meeting audiences where they already are. The approach resonated strongly with students.

Visit the link for the homepage news story.

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#DawsonProud, Homepage news

Dream summer internship for Dawson students who will work on space propulsion and clean energy

This summer, select Dawson College Science students will dive into Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and federal government-funded research at McGill University’s Interstellar Flight Experimental Research Group. The projects tackle fusion stability, laser thermal propulsion for rapid spaceflight, and plasma magnet technologies, bridging theory with hands-on validation alongside industry partners.

“The project is being led by Dr. Andrew Higgins (McGill Engineering) and Dawson student involvement will be coordinated by McGill graduate and undergraduate students, including Dawson Enriched Pure & Applied graduate (2021) Anthony Coté who is currently in his final year of Mechanical Engineering at McGill,” said Chris Whittaker who is the Dawson lead for the project.

Visit the link for the homepage news story.

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Office of Academic Development

Upcoming professional development opportunities for faculty

Registration will open April 20 for the annual SALTISE conference, this year June 1-2 at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)

Registration and the programme is open for the annual AQPC conference June 3-5 Drummondville Qc. (Association québécoise de pédagogie collégiale)

Faculty PD series from Eductive in French or English with simultaneous translation: Calendrier - Éductive

Upcoming offering includes April 17: 5 fonctionnalités ludiques sur Moodle ; April 24: How to Create Your Own Escape Game

#DawsonProud, Homepage news

Dawson student tackles ER wait times with award-winning project

Everyone can agree that waiting in a Quebec hospital emergency room is a problem that needs solving. Dawson Science student Zhijian (Jian) Sun and his project partner, Vanier College student Nu Kim Anh Ton, have developed a promising solution through their science fair project entitled ERgo.

Jian loves solving complicated problems. “Everyone who's been to the ER knows the endless wait, and when you look at the data, Quebec ERs are among the most overcrowded in the country,” he said. “I wanted to know: is there a smarter way to prioritize patients and reduce those wait times? The answer to that question became ERgo.”

Visit the link for the homepage news story.

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Academic News, Homepage news

Students stitch a global map of fast fashion

Gisela Frias and Dawson’s Geography Department have developed a project called Mapping Fast Fashion. The ongoing pedagogical project is a means of exploring the present dominant economic model. It engages students in critically examining fast fashion and the global web of economic, social, and environmental relations that sustain it. Through a series of course assignments, students actively participate in research, knowledge production, collective mapping, and knowledge sharing.

Visit the link for the homepage news story by Gisela Frias.

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#DawsonProud, Homepage news

Retour sur la Francofête 2026

Le mois dernier, le Département de français a tenu sa plus récente édition de la Francofête, un festival culturel visant à célébrer la francophonie grâce à la découverte d’œuvres et d’artistes francophones. Environ 2000 personnes ont participé à une vingtaine d’activités, toutes rassemblées sous le thème « Les frontières, un lieu de rencontre ».

Visit the link for a homepage news story by Emma Gauthier-Mamaril.

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Dawson Professional Theatre, Dawson Talent

Dawson Theatre presents “The Rover” April 20 – May 2

The Professional Theatre Department is pleased to present The Rover, by Aphra Behn, performed by the third-year graduating students. Behn was the first woman in England to make a living from her writing as an author and playwright.

She lived during the Restoration, when all of England was throwing off the shackles of the puritan regime and women first appeared on the English stage. And so The Rover is Aphra Behn herself “throwing off the shackles” and writing exactly the kind of play she wanted to see on stage — full of female pleasures, masquerades, intrigue, and sword fights — with added commentary on gender, power dynamics and social norms. Like a Thelma & Louise from 1677. Directed by Stéphane Zarov. Free previews April 20 and 21. $5 tickets for Dawson community.

See all the showtimes and get your tickets here.

Academic News, Dawson Gives, Events

Come to the Fiesta Solidaria April 30

Join the Social Change & Solidarity profile for Fiesta Solidaria — a night of food, music, and community, from Tiohtià:ke/Montreal to Cuba.

Thursday, April 30 | 5 PM – 7 PM
Room 5B.16 at Dawson

Enjoy student art and films, local movement highlights, appetizers, cocktails, music, and dancing. Plus, grab your tote bags and bid on student art.

Tickets: $10 for Dawson students | $20 for guests — includes a drink and appetizers. Proceeds support SCS solidarity projects and medical aid for Cuba.

Buy your ticket or donate now: Fiesta Solidaria 2026

Learning opportunities, Well-being for all

Sign up for the Inclusion & Wellness Retreat June 9-10

  • 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/
Campus Life

Join Dawson’s sugar shack outing!

Join Dawson for a sweet cabane à sucre experience on Friday, April 24, leaving at 3 PM and returning at 8:30 PM. Open to students AND faculty/staff.

$40 covers transportation, an all-you-can-eat sugar shack meal, maple taffy, and fun activities like dancing and mini train rides.

Space is limited — sign up HERE and pay by April 17 at Campus Life (2E.4).

#DawsonProud, Sustainability, Well-being for all

Student-led Butterflyway gardens take root at Dawson

Last summer, Health and Life Sciences student Tristan Peirce created a pollinator patch on campus, officially placing Dawson’s Living Campus on the Butterflyway map of the David Suzuki Foundation.

The Butterflyway Project is a Canada-wide, bilingual, volunteer-driven initiative that promotes biodiversity by planting gardens composed entirely of native pollinator plants.

Visit the link to find out about summer plans for the pollinators in the homepage news story.

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#DawsonProud, Academic News, Homepage news

DawsCon 2026 delivers inspiration and innovation

DawsCon 2026, Dawson College's annual software conference, captivated attendees with dynamic panels, student presentations, and actionable insights into tech careers and innovation.

The one-day conference on Feb. 24 began with a career panel featuring six professionals from diverse backgrounds, offering students a broad range of perspectives across different career paths.

Visit the link for the homepage news story by Computer Science faculty member Mahsa Sadeghi.

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#DawsonProud, Homepage news

Urban Sugar Shack springs up at Dawson

Geology faculty member Adamo Petosa long dreamed of an urban sugar shack. This year, he decided to implement his vision at Dawson.

There were actually two maple operations at Dawson this year. Adamo joins the project led by Ben Lander and Tiawenti:non Canadian (more on that project soon we hope).

Visit the link for Adamo's story.

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Academic News, Homepage news

The Lottery of Immigration

As part of an intensive course this winter on Migrant Justice, we visited multiple organizations that devote themselves to migrants and help them with their struggles. In a class of around 25 students, we were led by Benjamin Lander, our teacher, to explore Montreal through the lens of migration. This adventure took place between Jan. 13 Jan. 16; we met for several more days in March. Our itinerary in January consisted of five organizations: The Immigrant Workers Center, the JIA Foundation in Chinatown, The Refugee Center, Welcome Collective, and Solidarity Across Borders. Each of these resources shed light on fundamental issues immigrants and undocumented people are faced with on the daily.

Visit the link for a homepage news story by Social Change and Solidarity student Marie-Noël Chayeb.

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#DawsonProud, Dawson Grads, Dawson Talent

You’re invited to book launch for All Access Life story “Run” by Andrew Katz

Celebrated Dawson graduate and Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Medal recipient Bradley Heaven, who was born with Dyskenetic Cerebral Palsy, and his aide Dan O'Connor are coming back to Dawson College!

Brad and Dan, in collaboration with author and Dawson English teacher Andrew Katz and professional illustrator and Dawson grad Antonio Luzano, warmly invite you to their book launch for RUN: The Making of a Graphic Novel, taking place in Oliver’s on Thursday April 23 from 5-7.

The book is an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the partnership of this all-Dawson creative team and their process in creating a graphic novel about Brad and Dan’s epic first marathon run. Each book will have its own handwritten number, making it a one-of-a-kind collector’s item, and will feature stories, sketches, storyboards and other artwork that readers rarely get to hear or see, along with a sneak peek of the opening chapter from the graphic novel.

1$ from every book will also go to support March of Dimes Canada, a charity which provides a wide range of services to people with disabilities throughout the country.

There will be food and music, as well as a silent auction that includes the chance to be drawn as a character in the final graphic novel.

Thanks for running with us! Hope to see you at the launch.

Health and Safety Committee, Well-being for all

Best wrist exercises for computer users

Many people in the Dawson community spend long hours at the computer. This can strain your hands and wrists, so taking a few moments to stretch throughout the day helps keep them flexible and pain-free.

The Health and Safety Committee has put together some exercises for your wrists. Visit the link for the exercises and take a short break to try them out.

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Dawson Blues, Events

Get your Mad Dog Wrestling tickets now—support the Dawson Blues!

Mad Dog Pro Wrestling is bringing its high-energy, old-school action to Rumble in the P.A.R.C. at the Tony Proudfoot Gym at Dawson on Saturday, April 25, and everyone’s invited. Watch professional wrestlers battle it out while supporting the Dawson Blues teams!

Tickets are $25 in the stands or $35 ringside, available online or at the PARC desk. You can also buy tickets at the door.

Grab your seat, enjoy a snack from the canteen, and get ready for an afternoon of pure entertainment! The show runs from 3 PM to about 5:30 PM.

#DawsonProud, Events

Janice Harvey to present lecture May 7 as Prix Paul-André Linteau recipient

Retired History faculty member and Dawson College Scholar in Residence, Janice Harvey was awarded the first ever Prix Paul-André Linteau. The prize is awarded by the Institut d’histoire de l’Amerique français for a book written in the last year on Montreal history.

Janice’s book is entitled Their Benevolent Design: Conservative Women and Protestant Child Charities in Montreal. With meticulous care and sensitivity, Their Benevolent Design sheds light on the still little-known world of Protestant charities that emerged in 19th-century Montreal.

Visit the link for information about her lecture and a link to get a ticket.

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Volunteers needed for SALTISE Conference

The annual SALTISE conference is taking place June 1-2 at ETS and they are seeking volunteers.

Volunteering is a great way to:

  • Meet colleagues and students who share your passion for teaching and learning
  • Experience the conference from a unique perspective
  • Contribute a few hours to help something meaningful come together

For all the details, visit the link.

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Sustainability, Well-being for all

Get cycling with Dawson BIXI discount

The BIXI bike sharing seasonal subscription is offered to employees and students of the Dawson community at a 10% discount.

Here is what you need to do before May 31:

  • Go to https://bixi.com/
  • Click on my BIXI space
  • Log in or create an account
  • Click on get your discount
  • Select Dawson College
  • Enter the promo code: BIXIMTL2026DAWSON
  • Enter your Dawson email and finalize your purchase
Dawson Remembers, Milestones

In memoriam: Yvonne Mathews Klein

We regret to inform you that Yvonne Mathews Klein passed away on March 25. Her daughter believes she was instrumental in the early formation of the English Department. She served on many committees and was Chair of Senate for several years. She taught in the Liberal Arts program as well as the English Department.

Visit the link for her obituary.

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In memoriam: Jerold Wadsworth

We regret to inform you that Jerold (Jerry) Wadsworth passed away last month in Montreal just days shy of his 84th birthday. He was a long-time English teacher at Dawson, for over 40 years.

Visit the link for his obituary.

 

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DawsonITE

DawsonITE

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

In this issue:

  • Microsoft Copilot for Education: A Teacher’s Complete Guide
  • In-Person Classes Aren’t Safe From the AI Cheating Boom
  • Cognitive Surrender’ Is a New and Useful Term for How AI Melts Brains

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Last Modified: April 16, 2026

 

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