Dawson College’s recently renovated room 2H.02 has been thoughtfully redesigned to better serve students with disabilities, with essential upgrades addressing a range of needs beyond mobility. “Our vision was to create a purposeful space that genuinely meets students’ real needs. With the help of Inhwa Choi and Elias Azar of the Facilities Management team, that…
Dawson College proudly honours four exceptional faculty members: Michael Duckett (History), Felix Fuchs (English), Jennifer Koopman (Humanities), and Meghan Waugh (Interior Design). They are being awarded the Director General’s Teaching Excellence Award for 2024-2025. The award presentation will take place on Jan. 14 at the Winter 2026 Ped Day. This award recognizes their outstanding dedication…
An inspiring story of friendship, determination, and accessibility is being brought to life in a new graphic novel entitled RUN. The project follows Bradley Heaven, a Dawson College graduate with Dyskinetic Cerebral Palsy, and Dan O’Connor, his integration aide and co-founder of their non-profit All Access Life, as they take on their first marathon together in…
A new initiative called Cooking for Justice is connecting Dawson College students with their community—and with each other—one pot of soup at a time. Led by Diana Rice of the Office of Sustainability, the project blends hands-on cooking with lessons in social justice, sustainability, and mutual aid, transforming classroom time into meaningful action. “It started…
Eva Helms of the Office of Sustainability at Dawson College has joined the Board of the Dawson College Foundation. Recently, she participated in a Q & A with the Communications Office. Why did you decide to join the Dawson College Foundation Board? Eva Helms: I saw this as a wonderful opportunity to become more involved…
Dawson parent Ursula Bunge has joined the Dawson College Foundation Board, bringing her extensive experience and passion for supporting students. With a background rooted in arts and culture, Ursula’s professional journey includes significant roles at the Fondation du Cégep Édouard-Montpetit, the McCord Museum, and Maison St-Gabriel, alongside coaching basketball. Her current role is Coordinator of…
One of Dawson’s Scholars in Residence, retired history professor and very active researcher Janice Harvey, is the first person to win the Prix Paul-André-Linteau, awarded by the Institut d’histoire de l’Amerique français for the best book on Montreal history published last year. Janice did a Q & A with the Communications Office about her book,…
It was a day of learning, connection, and purpose as Dawson’s third-year Physiotherapy Technology students turned classroom knowledge into meaningful community engagement. On Oct. 23, 28 students, accompanied by faculty members Krista Bulow, Kim Bulger, and Sharon Clegg, visited an adult education centre in Saint-Laurent to meet and assess 25 Special Olympics athletes. As part…
The Dawson College Foundation is pleased to welcome several new board members this fall. Among them is Adam Bright, an English teacher who has joined this dedicated group of volunteers supporting the Foundation’s mission. He recently sat down with the Communications Office for a Q & A. Why did you decide to join the Dawson…
Dawson College has launched a new podcast series, Discover Découvrir Dawson, offering listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the programs, people, and projects that make our community unique. The first episode features Cinema | Communications professors Kim Simard and Dipti Gupta, who share what it’s like to study and teach in a program that blends creativity, collaboration,…
Last Modified: November 7, 2025
