Night observation session pushes species count to 810
October 11th, 2023
In our goal to get to 1,000 species identified on Dawson's downtown campus in 1,000 days, our total is now at 810 species! Over the last two weeks, there were:
- 119 observations
- 22 new species
- 13 new observers
"A large contributing factor was the Nighttime Biodiversity Observation we did last week," said Brian Mader, project lead and a Biology teacher. "Two teachers, one staff member, five students and one alumnus stayed for sunset and beyond with insect traps to observe biodiversity at night.
"Students were able to observe multiple bats and a skunk! Although the photos were not great for these organisms, students were able to get some nice shots of a House Centipede (Cassiana Silva-Young, Enriched Pure & Applied Science) and a Narrow-winged Tree Cricket (Jacob Davies, Environmental Science).
New video showcases Social Change and Solidarity (formerly NSS)
October 11th, 2023
North-South Studies is now rebranded as the Social Change and Solidarity profile of the new revision of the Social Science program, which welcomed its first students this fall.
Students considering the social sciences are invited to be part of a small and engaged community while making lifelong friendships, learning and working for social and environmental justice. The Social Change and Solidarity profile provides a meaningful introduction to the social sciences, giving students the theoretical and practical tools to understand and analyze the social, political, economic, and historical contexts of the world around them. The heart of the program is a project and trip to the Global South or a hands-on collaborative local project.聽
To celebrate the legacy of 30 years of North-South and look toward the future of the new profile, a video was made. It includes interviews with faculty, graduates and retirees.
Visit the link to see the video.
October 11th, 2023
Chris shared his experiences with the Communications Office: 鈥淭he 2015 trip was across the Pacific from Vancouver to Shanghai on the container ship Hanjin Geneva. The trip was part of Twenty-Three Days at Sea: A Travelling Artists Residency through Access Gallery, Vancouver. During the trip I was considered ‘in-residence’. The trip did take exactly 23…
All are welcome at Dawson Open House 2023
September 27th, 2023
For the first time in four years, Dawson is opening our doors to welcome everyone on the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 22 from 1 PM to 4 PM. No reservations required; just come!
It is important to note that everyone is welcome to visit Open House, apply for programs and attend Dawson, whether or not you hold an English eligibility certificate.
Visit the link for the homepage story with all the details.
Dawson an 鈥渆xcellent鈥� C茅gep Vert
September 27th, 2023
ENvironnement JEUnesse (ENJEU) has certified that 张百乔女友裸照 has met the criteria for the excellence level of its C茅gep Vert program. This means that Dawson is at the highest level of CEGEPs that are committed to environmental education and action.
鈥淭hey gave special mention to our Dawson Wetlands Project, completed in Paul Wasacz鈥檚 Eco-Landscaping Physical Education course,鈥� said Chris Adam of Dawson鈥檚 Office of Sustainability.
Faculty interested in designing projects that reconnect people, community and Nature like the Dawson Wetlands project should contact the Office of Sustainability to learn how they can support you and your students.
Photo: Chris Adam and students check out the brand new worm composting system.
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Good times and happy reunions at first Homecoming
September 27th, 2023
鈥淚 met my best friend at Dawson and we came together.鈥�
鈥淒awson made such an impact on me during my first years in Canada; I had to come.鈥�
鈥淭here is just something special about the Dawson community and I had to come back and be part of it again.鈥�
These were the sorts of comments we heard from graduates, retirees, employees and even current students who attended Dawson鈥檚 first-ever Homecoming on Sept. 23.
Special thanks to the Homecoming Organizing Committee, the staff who worked on a Saturday to make it happen, the teachers who hosted reunions and our event sponsors: the Burgundy Lion Group, Shaughnessy Caf茅 and Chartwells Canada.
Visit the link below for the homepage news story and more photos.
Great time at the Welcome Back Corn Roast
September 13th, 2023
The weather was great and so was the turnout for the annual Welcome Back Corn Roast on Sept. 7. The Campus Life team of Student Services brought back favourites, like cotton candy and added some new things, like bubble tea (boba).
Visit the link below to see some photos from the day on Campus Life's Instagram post.
Kung Fu athletes bring back 22 medals from Pan Am championships
September 13th, 2023
Seven athletes who train with the Wing Chun Kung Fu group VTMTL-Dawson competed at the 4th Pan American Kung Fu Championships in Toronto Aug. 3-6 and came back with 22 medals!
Please visit the link for the homepage news story.
Peace Week鈥檚 Dinner and Drag show choreographed by Theatre grad
September 13th, 2023
Dawson Professional Theatre graduate Ken Antonio Rillo (Class of 2009) will be back at the College for Peace Week. He is the choreographer for the main act and lead dancer in a special Peace Week event called Dinner and Drag on Sept. 21.
Please visit the link below for the homepage news story.
Homecoming Q & A
September 13th, 2023
Dawson鈥檚 first-ever Homecoming is almost here!
We brought your questions to Dawson鈥檚 Homecoming organizing team: Megan Ainscow (Class of 2004, Liberal Arts), Carey-Ann Pawsey (Class of 1990, Social Science), and Christine Layne (Class of 2015, Laboratory Technology- Analytical Chemistry).
Q: Who is coming to Homecoming?
A: As of Sept. 13, about 800 people have sent an RSVP to Dawson鈥檚 Homecoming 5 脿 7 and another 800 have indicated that they are going or interested on the
We know that retired and current teachers, graduates and current and retired employees are planning to attend.
For all the Q & As, please visit the link below.
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