2026-10-01 – Newsroom

#DawsonProud, Facilities Management, In the news/in social media, Sustainability, Well-being for all

Dawson remains a worldwide leader in sustainability

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.

Visit the link to the homepage news story.

#DawsonProud

Dawson math teacher Mathilde Hitier earns top Quebec honour in mathematics education

Dawson Mathematics teacher Mathilde Hitier is this year's recipient of the Dieter-Lunkenbein Prize, a provincial award recognizing the top doctoral thesis in mathematics education in Quebec.

Mathilde was recognized for her outstanding doctoral research in mathematics education, which offers fresh insights into the connection between mathematics and mechanics.

Visit the link for a homepage news story, which includes a Q & A with Mathilde.

#DawsonProud, Office of Academic Development

CARE opens doors to applied research for Dawson faculty, staff and students

Since 2024, the Collegial Applied Research Ecosystem (CARE) has been helping turn ideas into impact by connecting Dawson faculty, staff, students and community partners to tackle real-world challenges through applied research.

Supported by an external multi-year NSERC CCI Mobilize grant rather than the College's operating budget, CARE is designed to make applied research more accessible and to strengthen Dawson's contribution to communities in Quebec and beyond.

Visit the link to the homepage news story.

#DawsonProud, Dawson Blues

A Dawson tradition: Joel Tyrell Basketball Classic taking place over Thanksgiving weekend

A men’s and women’s Division 1 basketball tournament hosted by Dawson College, featuring 10 of the most competitive teams in Canada, has been a tradition each October. The 2026 edition is taking place Oct. 9 to 11.

For the game schedule, ticket prices and more, visit the link to the homepage news story by Carey-Ann Pawsey.

#DawsonProud, Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery

Celebrating Dawson’s permanent art collection

The Warren G. Flowers Gallery invites the Dawson College community to celebrate the college’s permanent art collection through an upcoming exhibition that features artworks created by Dawson students between 1993 and 2026.

Visit the link for the homepage news story.

Office of Academic Development

Indigenous Perspectives series continues in October

Three different lectures will be offered in October on the following topics: Christopher Columbus and the Doctrine of Discovery; 1990 Oka Crisis Documentary Series and Discussion; and The Myth of the Bering Strait Theory.

The presenter is Tiio Hemlock, Pedagogical Counsellor of Indigenous Pedagogy in Dawson's Office of Academic Development.

Click the link to register: Indigenous Perspectives – Office of Academic Development

#DawsonProud, Academic News

Unique resource on Indigenous economics available in French thanks to Dawson teacher

A book that Dawson economics teacher Charles-Albert Ramsay has been working on for more than a year is now available. Aspects économiques de l'expérience autochtone au Canada, 2e édition is the French version of a book by Anya Hageman and Pauline Galoustian. In addition to translating the text, Charles contributed Quebec-specific content and added information about Indigenous nations in Quebec throughout the French edition.

Visit the link for the homepage news story, which includes a link to the free online book suitable for several disciplines.

#DawsonProud, Academic News

CC4C continues to inspire critical hope and creative change

As Dawson’s Creative Collective for Change (CC4C) enters its fifth academic year, the unique para-academic, interdisciplinary initiative continues to bring students, alumni, faculty, artists, and community members together to explore social issues and positive change through art, pedagogy, and nonviolent activism.

Visit the link for the homepage news story, which includes a link to their annual newsletter and plans for this fall.

#DawsonProud, Dawson Grads

Poet and alum Misha Solomon returns for Dawson Reads

Misha Solomon gave an energizing performance of poems from his book My Great Grandfather Danced Ballet at this fall’s Dawson Reads event on Sept. 17, sponsored by the English Department.

Visit the link for the homepage news story by Sarah Gilbert (English).

Dawson Professional Theatre

Now playing at the Dawson Theatre: Declarations

A desire to articulate and capture moments, objects, and experiences pulled through time that chronicle a life lived. Written by Tannahill in response to his mother’s terminal diagnosis, this lyrical and iterative text unfolds with the performers offering the audience a series of declarations, each gesturing toward an archive of images and sense memories. From these accumulated fragments emerges something at once intimate and universal, an inventory of what it means to be alive in a body and in a time. Directed by Liz Valdez and performed by the second-year students of the Professional Theatre Program at Dawson College.

Runs Sept 30 to Oct 3, 7:30 pm

To reserve your tickets, click here.

Office of Academic Development

Call for Proposals for Intercollegiate Ped Day until Oct. 18

Intercollegiate Ped Days (IPD) is inviting proposals from faculty and staff for sessions during its seventh annual virtual event on Tuesday, January 12, 2027. This year’s theme is From Support to Learning: Exploring Dimensions of Well-Being in CEGEPs. Proposals should explore the theme/sub-themes and how they relate to teaching and learning in the CEGEP context and our pedagogical and institutional practices.

We look forward to providing a platform for teachers and staff to explore ways to promote sharing between college educators. Please reach out to me if you want to talk about a proposal.

Details and submissions: Please consult the Call for Proposals.
Submission deadline: October 18, 2026 (11:59 PM)

Dawson Research, Office of Academic Development

Research funding opportunities for faculty and students

Two Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) funding programs are currently open and may be of interest to members of the Dawson community.

For more info, visit the link.

Learning opportunities, Professional Development

SALTISE Webinar Series event on Oct. 15

Professor Nikol Rummel of Ruhr University Bochum, Germany will give a webinar on the topic of: New Forms of Collaborative Learning? Possibilities of Interactions with Generative AI Support Systems and Issues Arising.

In this interactive webinar, Professor Rummel will explore the key mechanisms behind collaborative learning and examine how generative AI can support group learning. Read the full abstract to explore what participants can expect from the webinar.

Thursday, Oct. 15; 2:30 PM to 4 PM on Zoom
Register here.

Dawson Foundation, Dawson Gives

Teeing up the Dawson Golf Classic for 2027

The Dawson Golf Classic is set to return in 2027. Under new leadership, the Dawson College Foundation is reviving this popular annual fundraising event.

Visit the link for the homepage news story.

Awards Office

Nominations and applications for Fall Awards deadline is Oct. 12

Know an exceptional student? Nominate them for a Fall Award, and encourage eligible students to explore and apply for the many application-based award opportunities available.

The deadline to apply is Oct. 12.

All the Fall Awards info is here: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/awards-scholarships/fall-semester-awards/

Book/article/video recommendation

Explore the NFB’s Indigenous Cinema collection

Continue learning beyond Sept. 30 with the National Film Board’s Indigenous Cinema collection. You can browse through the list of Indigenous-made titles by production date, director name, or subject matter. The collection includes more than 200 titles from the 1960s to the present.

The National Film Board (NFB) streaming platform offers access to more than 3,500 Canadian films and interactive titles in both French and English. Create a personal account (“become a member”) and sign-in to create personal playlists of films or film chapters.

Facilities Management, Sustainability

Make your next event zero-waste

With Dawson's DishShare program, your next meeting/event can be:

Zero Waste: 90% of the waste is put in compost or recycling.
Convenient: We handle delivery, pick up, and washing.
Free: It’s completely free for Dawson College community members.

Submit your order at least three school/work days ahead of your event by clicking here.

#DawsonProud, Facilities Management

Third-floor meeting room gets a fresh new look

The meeting room in 3H.4 has been renovated to better serve the Dawson community, offering an updated space for meetings, workshops and events.

For more details about the beautiful new meeting room, including a photo of the kitchenette, visit the link.

DawsonITE

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

In this issue:

Does it Matter Which AI You Choose?
The Uneven Impact of Generative AI on Student Learning: Examining the Roles of Reliance, Evaluation Literacy, and Course Policy in AI-related Courses
AI Discussions: Moodle Community

Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026