Dawson in the news
CBC Montreal's Evening News Anchor Debra Arbec visited Dawson on April 22 for an Earth Day feature interview with Chris Adam, Head of Sustainability at Dawson.
Visit the link for the six-minute video feature.
Exclusive offer for Dawson community members!聽
You are cordially invited to join us on June 10 for the Golf Classic 2024 at an exclusive reduced rate of聽$300. This year's tournament promises to be our grandest yet, as we move to a new and larger course at the prestigious Whitlock Golf & Country Club in Hudson.
Your ticket includes:
- Brunch
- Access to the driving range
- 18 holes of golf
- A cocktail reception
- Dinner
As if that weren't enough, there will also be exciting prizes and raffles for you to participate in.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a day in the sun, mingle with special guests from the world of sports, and, most importantly, support Dawson students.
This offer is only available to Dawson staff, faculty, retirees, students and alumni. There is a limited supply of tickets at this rate.
Get your ticket now at the link below.
New Canadian student enjoying unique opportunity through Hockey 4 Youth
Social Science Psychology profile student Jericho (Thelma) Meuyanui Chenui has enjoyed a unique program for young newcomers through Hockey 4 Youth. The organization welcomes new Canadians by providing free on-ice and off-ice programming. They have 11 programs in six cities across Canada and have worked with more than 500 newcomers, supporting kids from 42 different…
New approach to Earth Week at Dawson
Earth Week celebrations will look a little different this year. That鈥檚 because the Office of Sustainability would like to offer the Dawson community opportunities to celebrate Earth Week throughout the academic year. In the past few weeks, the team organized a variety of activities for employees and students, including a bike prep workshop and salsa dance breaks.
From April 16-25, there are many opportunities for you to learn and reconnect with people, community and Nature!
There will be garden dig-in workshops, Living Campus Tours and much more.聽To see the full offering and to sign up, please use this .
Other events include:
- Eco-friendly Vendors Market Monday-Friday, April 15-19 (Lower Atrium)
- Pop-up Eco-Cafe Monday-Friday, April 22-26, will sell fair trade coffee, tea and other treats to raise funds for our Living Campus student-driven initiatives and projects (Conrod's)
- Foodie Fest Tuesday and Wednesday, April 23 & 24 (Conrod's)
Take part in the worldwide BioBlitz at Dawson April 29
People around the world will be participating in a four-day BioBlitz April 26-29, including students, staff, alumni, retirees, friends and neighbours of Dawson on Monday, April 29. Take a break and drop by the Peace Garden at Dawson anytime between 3 PM and 6 PM on April 29. This global BioBlitz is part of the .
Photo by Doug Smyth
Visit the link for the homepage news story and invite your friends and family to join you at Dawson on April 29!
Dawson community’s eclipse moment
More photos from the magical afternoon of April 8 at Dawson. Photo by Cornelia Howell, Department co-chairperson of Anthropology and Psychology Photos by Eric Desautels, Laboratory Technician, Physics Photo by Director General Diane Gauvin
鈥淚nspiring woman in aerospace鈥� is Dawson grad
Valentina Falci (Class of 2012, Interior Design) was featured last month as part of a series on 鈥渋nspiring women in aerospace.鈥�
Since 2017, Valentina has worked as an aircraft interior designer for Bombardier, a world leading manufacturer of business jets in Montreal. Prior to working there, she held other interior design jobs after graduating from Dawson鈥檚 three-year Interior Design program.
What does Valentina like best about her job? As a designer, she enjoys seeing creative ideas come to life, collaborating with clients or their team. Valentina鈥檚 job entails creating the interiors of Bombardier鈥檚 renowned business jets of the Challenger and Global families.
Interior Design Program Coordinator Kurt Holfeld is very proud of Dawson鈥檚 graduates and of Valentina: 鈥淐ongratulations to Valentina on this recognition. This honour is no surprise given the dedication that she showed during her studies at Dawson. Our grads continue to make us proud across many industries, including aerospace!鈥�
Visit the link to see the post by A茅ro Montr茅al, a consortium bringing together the leaders of the Quebec aerospace sector.
Experiencing the Solar Eclipse at Dawson on Monday, April 8
Montreal is in the zone of totality for the solar eclipse on the afternoon of Monday, April 8. Total solar eclipses occur when the moon passes in front of the sun, blocking out its light. Some people will be travelling to southern Quebec to see it, but we can enjoy this rare sight right at…
Athletics’ Trevor Williams and Wayne Yearwood named RSEQ Coaches of the Year
We're thrilled to share that our Blues D1 women's basketball coach, Trevor Williams, and D1 men鈥檚 basketball coach Wayne Yearwood have been recognized as the RSEQ Coaches of the Year!
Congratulations to both!
Save the date: Dawson鈥檚 Golf Classic returns June 10
The Dawson Golf Classic is back for its 17th edition, taking place on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the scenic Whitlock Golf and Country Club in Hudson.
Anticipate an exciting lineup of prizes and special guests, with announcements coming in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned for registration details and event updates on the Dawson Golf Classic page at .
Dawson alumni, employees, and faculty enjoy reduced entry fees. Save the date for another memorable golfing experience!
Last Modified: April 25, 2024
