2026-10-29 – Newsroom

Learning to work together before it matters most

When a patient enters the healthcare system, they may interact with nurses, physiotherapy technologists, social service workers, diagnostic imaging technologists, laboratory professionals and many others. At Dawson’s Interprofessional Education (IPE) Symposium on Oct. 16, students from seven health and social service programs had the chance to experience what effective collaboration looks like before they enter the workforce.

Visit the link for the homepage news story.

Events, Perks for Dawson Employees

Holiday Party set for Dec. 4

The Holiday Party Planning Committee is hard at work preparing another festive and fun evening for all Dawson employees on Friday, Dec. 4, beginning at 4:30 PM.

Committed to keeping this self-financed event affordable, the committee has maintained supper ticket prices at just $15. For those who would like a drink included, tickets will be $20. Employees who prefer to stop by and enjoy the festivities are welcome to attend free of charge. Soft drinks, beer, wine and mixed drinks will also be available for purchase at the bar.

Watch for the official invitation in an All Dawson email this November. It will include ticket information, catering options and all the details you need to join the celebration.

Well-being for all

Free flu shot for Dawson employees Nov. 1-Dec. 16

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.

#DawsonProud, Office of Academic Development

Faculty Learning Community Spotlight: Environmental Sustainability and Justice Frameworks across the Disciplines

Like last year, we want to introduce the work of our current Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) with some brief spotlight interviews. Brian Mader (Biology) and Jennifer de Vera (Office of Sustainability) are the co-facilitators of “Environmental Sustainability and Justice Frameworks across the Disciplines.”

We are also currently accepting proposals for Facilitators for 2027-28! Learn more about this year’s line-up and about how to apply on the Faculty Learning Community web page or reach out to FLC@dawsoncollege.qc.ca. The deadline to apply is November 13.

Visit the link for an interview with Brian Mader about his FLC.

#DawsonProud, Academic News

Beyond the classroom: neuroscience summer interns built research skills and confidence

From artificial intelligence and brain imaging to mental health interventions and the science of human connection, Dawson students explored a remarkable range of neuroscience topics through the 2026 Summer Internship in Research in Neuroscience.

Coordinated by Dawson faculty members Hélène Nadeau and Sylvia Cox in collaboration with university partners, the internship program gives students the opportunity to participate in authentic research projects at research centres and laboratories in the Montreal area.

Visit the link for the homepage news story.

#DawsonProud, Communications Office

New approach to Science Open House satisfies visitors

In an Open House visitors survey, over 95 per cent of visitors say they were “very satisfied” or “satisfied” by their Science Open House experience.

Based on the distribution of handout materials and attendance at info sessions, an estimated 8,000 visitors came to the Oct. 18 afternoon event.

For more about the event, visit the link.

#DawsonProud

Creative Change Maker Awards celebrate student voices for social change

Dawson’s Creative Collective for Change (CC4C) welcomed students, faculty and community members to its fourth annual Creative Change Maker Awards Gala and Exhibit, held Oct. 21-23. The event showcased student-created works that use art as a catalyst for reflection, dialogue and social change.

Visit the link for the homepage news story that has links to read and watch the winning works.

Dawson Foundation

The call for SAGE projects is open until Nov. 13

Do you have a great idea for a project that could benefit students, but you don’t have the budget to make it happen? The Dawson Foundation may be able to help you! through the Student Academic Growth and Enrichment (SAGE) Fund.

Visit the link for more info and a link to apply before Nov. 13.

#DawsonProud, Facilities Management, Sustainability, Well-being for all

Butterflies bring community together at Dawson

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.

Visit the link for the homepage news story.

Continuing Education and Community Services (CECS)

Need to prove your French proficiency?

You can take the TEF test at Dawson's testing centre to prove your French proficiency.

The TEF testing centre administers the official Test d'évaluation de français and is open to all members of the public who need to prove their French proficiency with an official test. These tests are also one of the options for AEC non-certificate holders.

For more about the test, to register for an upcoming test and to view their monthly test schedule, visit the link.

Dawson Professional Theatre, Dawson Talent, Events

Dawson Professional Theatre presents The Horse Nov. 9-20

Looking for an affordable night out? Don't miss The Horse, performed by third-year students in Dawson's Professional Theatre program from Nov. 9-20.

Experience live theatre, support emerging talent, and take advantage of ticket prices that have stayed refreshingly budget-friendly. Regular admission is just $15, with special Dawson community rates available.

Visit the link to learn more and buy tickets.

Health and Safety Committee

Are you up for the November STAIRS challenge?

Dawson's Health and Safety Committee has a challenge for you to help make November the month you move more and feel better!

Visit the link to learn all about it.

Campus Life, Events

Livres, thé et prix à gagner : participez au Prix littéraire Préambule

Le département de français et l’équipe Vie étudiante invitent toute la communauté de Dawson à participer au concours littéraire Préambule, qui se tiendra du 28 octobre au 17 novembre inclusivement.

Le concours Préambule vise à « mettre en valeur le potentiel de plaisir de lecture dans les premières pages d’un roman, dans son titre et dans sa page couverture ». Pour en savoir plus, cliquez ici.

Venez découvrir les œuvres en lice dans un espace convivial en face du bureau des étudiant·es de première année (2D.01), mardi, mercredi et jeudi, de 10 h à 16 h. Des grignotines et du thé seront offerts. (Photo de l'espace par Christine Layne)

Tirage : le 17 novembre, courez la chance de gagner une entrée au Salon du livre de Montréal.

#DawsonProud, Dawson Foundation, Dawson Gives

Save the date for Dawson’s fave fundraiser: Artists in Bloom

The Artists in Bloom committee is working on preparing the 29th edition of the beloved Dawson fundraiser. Save the date for Thursday evening, April 22.

Students in the Illustration and Visual Arts programs will be making art live while guests mingle and enjoy drinks and appetizers. The littlest artists can get creative too at our kids' studio. Later in the evening, an auction of the newly created art will be held. All proceeds will benefit the vernissages of the two participating programs and Dawson College students.

Tickets will go on sale in the winter. Save April 22 in your calendar and think about someone who you could invite.

Facilities Management, Sustainability

Trash talk: making sense of our waste audit

If you saw three big piles of waste in the cafeteria on Tuesday, Oct. 27, that was our waste audit! A huge thank you to the student volunteers who participated in our recent campus waste audit! The results are officially in, and they give us a look at how we are doing as a community.

To find out what we learned about Dawson's waste, visit the link.

#DawsonProud, In the news/in social media

Dawson in Maclean’s magazine

Maclean's 2026 Ultimate Guide to Canadian Colleges used a behind the scenes photo by Dawson Photography for their table of contents.

Human Resources

Insurance premium tax rate increase

Effective Jan. 1, 2027, the Government of Quebec will increase the insurance premium tax rate from 9% to 9.975%. Please note that the plan’s coverage, benefits, and terms will remain unchanged.

DawsonITE

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

In this issue:

The Harvard AI Tutor Study, Eleven Months Later
5 tools I rely on to detect AI-generated text, photos, and videos
DrawSplat.org for Educators: More Than an Interactive Whiteboard

Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026

Learning to work together before it matters most

Holiday Party set for Dec. 4

Free flu shot for Dawson employees Nov. 1-Dec. 16

Faculty Learning Community Spotlight: Environmental Sustainability and Justice Frameworks across the Disciplines

Beyond the classroom: neuroscience summer interns built research skills and confidence

New approach to Science Open House satisfies visitors

Creative Change Maker Awards celebrate student voices for social change

The call for SAGE projects is open until Nov. 13

Butterflies bring community together at Dawson

Need to prove your French proficiency?

Dawson Professional Theatre presents The Horse Nov. 9-20

Are you up for the November STAIRS challenge?

Livres, thé et prix à gagner : participez au Prix littéraire Préambule

Save the date for Dawson’s fave fundraiser: Artists in Bloom

Trash talk: making sense of our waste audit

Dawson in Maclean’s magazine

Insurance premium tax rate increase

DawsonITE

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