After an absence of two years, the revitalized Dawson golf tournament made a triumphant return on June 7 at the Summerlea Golf and Country Club in Vaudreuil-Dorion. Renamed the Golf Classic, the tournament reunited long-standing participants, suppliers and new recruits. The weather that had appeared ominous in the morning cleared in time for tee off…
Tell me about your experience with DALC. What has been the best part?聽 I joined the Dawson Active Learning Community (DALC) many years ago because I thought it was a gym class for teachers. Just kidding. It was only named Active Learning Community (ALC) back then, and it changed its name to avoid confusion with…
The large room in 3C.1 was dressed up in its finest to receive the 130 guests during the Recognition of Service reception and dinner. It was the largest gathering of its kind in Dawson history as the retirees from 2019-2022 were celebrated as were employees marking 25, 26 and 27 years of service.
The trend toward retirement truly showed itself as there were more than three times as many retirements, 101, as there were in the group marking the years of service, 33. The mood was light and convivial, and those in attendance were happy to reconnect after long absences due to campus shutdown or having taken retirement.
The last honouree to be presented with a gift and certificate was former Director General Richard Filion who retired in December 2020. He received a rousing introduction by Michael Goldwax, Chair of the Board of Governors, which was met with equally rousing remarks from Richard, who spoke of his admiration for the Dawson community, its spirit and its resolve, and to continue to fight the good fight for the benefit of our students.
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On Aug. 16-17, an estimated 1,800 new students participated in Welcome Days. This year, the dean鈥檚 welcome for the three broad areas of study took place in the Tony Proudfoot Gym.聽 The experience also included orientation sessions with program and profile coordinators, booths about various services at the College, self-guided tours and free ice cream outdoors.
鈥淭hank you to everyone who was involved in the planning and implementation of Welcome Days! Your time and effort was very much appreciated,鈥� said organizer Caroline Blouin, Coordinator of Student Services.
In case you missed it: over 60 Dawson students were recognized for their hard work, perseverance and personal qualities.
成人黑料 would like to thank the teachers and staff who have supported students throughout the last challenging academic year.聽 We are also grateful to our generous donors and friends who make these awards possible.
To see all the award recipients, click read more.
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In case you missed it: 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.
Arwen Low was one of three valedictorians and you can watch her inspiring address on .
For a full report and link to photos, click read more.
It鈥檚 a new season and a new coaching staff for the Dawson Blues Div. 1 Women鈥檚 Hockey team.
Meet the new head coach Joey Brandone and his coaching team by clicking read more.
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.
Click Read More for a feature story on the occasion of Joel's retirement.
From a field of 56 finalists, many from large universities in 19 countries around the world, Dawson was named Sustainability Institution of the Year by the Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education at a virtual awards ceremony in early July.
For the news release and a new video about Dawson's Living Campus, click Read More.
Kenza Bennani struggled at school since she was a kid. She thought it was because she didn鈥檛 like school.
鈥淲hen I was 13, I was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia,鈥� she said in an interview with Dawson鈥檚 Communications Office. 鈥淪uddenly, everything made sense and I was able to get better support in school. I had tutors and specialists helping me all throughout high school.鈥�
Click Read More for the homepage news story about this year's recipient of the Anastasia De Sousa Memorial Award.
Last Modified: August 24, 2022
