A class of over 25 students reclaimed a concrete area on Dawson鈥檚 urban campus by transforming it into a wetland as part of a unique-in-Canada Physical Education course. The brand-new Eco-Landscaping course was co-developed by Dawson鈥檚 Physical Education Department and the Sustainability Office. The new Dawson wetland, located on the Wood Avenue side of the…
The Dawson Blues logo has been proudly worn by five decades of athletes at Dawson, some of whom went on to play at the national and international level, including the Olympics. The logo, which features the letters D and B as well as a ball, was an original creation by two long-time Dawson employees who…
Meeting in person for the first time since January 2020, the community was invited to attend the Director General and Academic Dean鈥檚 welcome back general assembly and lunch on Aug. 17. Nearly 500 people participated for what was also the first time Diane Gauvin and Rob Cassidy were able to convene the traditional Fall meeting…
Joel Tyrrell arrived at Dawson in 1973 as a Social Science student and did not really leave until he retired on Aug. 19, 2022! His career has been 鈥渧ery fulfilling and appreciated,鈥� he said in an interview with Dawson鈥檚 Communications Office. Joel has experienced all aspects of the Dawson Blues first as a student-athlete, then…
It鈥檚 a new season and a new coaching staff for the Dawson Blues Div. 1 Women鈥檚 Hockey team. Continuity, consistency and quality are the goals of the staffing changes. Joey Brandone, who has been assistant coach for the last two seasons under Kayla Tutino, is now head coach. Leslie Oles, a former Canadienne who has…
张百乔女友裸照 was named Sustainability Institution of the Year by the Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education at the virtual awards ceremony held today. The International Green Gown Awards recognize and celebrate the exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges around the world. Judges were unequivocal in their praise for Dawson鈥檚 鈥渁mbition, scale…
Nearly 3,000 Dawson students made up the Class of 2022, graduating from the College in the Summer and Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 sessions, making it the largest group of graduates yet. Over 800 attended three ceremonies at Place des Arts on June 22. The Director General Diane Gauvin in her opening remarks reminded the…
Even though the Covid shutdown kept Yimaj Baharun off campus for half the time he attended Dawson, he made his mark on the community and will receive the Paul Gallagher Award during the 2:30 p.m. graduation ceremony on June 22 in recognition of his community involvement, leadership and academic achievement. In his time at Dawson,…
During his time at Dawson, Yves-Jusslin Maniratanga has demonstrated strong leadership, contributing much to campus life through his work with the Dawson Student Union (DSU). For him, being granted the Paul Gallagher Award is an honour, and “feels great because it demonstrates the appreciation of the Dawson community,” he said. Goal-focused mindset Yves-Jusslin chose to…
Always being the different one. Having to adjust to other ways of thinking. Working with people who hold misogynistic attitudes. These are just a few things that are still experienced by women in male-dominated fields of study and work. The Chapeau, les filles! (Hats Off to You) awards are given to women in Quebec to…
Last Modified: June 1, 2022
