Expo 24: Visions Unveiled: the Visual Arts Graduating Exhibition May 30
May 22nd, 2024
The Dawson Fine Arts听Department听is excited to present this year鈥檚 graduating student exhibition,听Expo 24: Visions Unveiled. Please join us for the opening reception and vernissage on听Thursday, May 30,听from听5:30 PM to 8:00 PM to celebrate our graduating class of 2024!听
Our awards ceremony and听catalogue launch will begin at 6:00 PM in the Upper Atrium. The exhibition will remain open to the public through听Thursday,听June 6 and will be on display in the Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery as well as the 2G听corridor and in 2G.15.听
May 9th, 2024
Illustration Vernissage (3C.1): May 29 from 17h30 to 22h00 Exhibition (3C.1): May 30 from 12h00 to 21h00 and May 31 from 12h00 to 19h00 Industrial Design Vernissage (5B.16): May 29 from 18h00 to 22h00 Exhibition (5B.16): May 30 from 8h30 to 18h00 and May 31 from 8h30 to 14h00 Visual Arts Vernissage (Art…
May 9th, 2024
The Electrical Engineering Technology Technology Department will be having its annual project fair which showcases electronic projects designed and built by our graduating students. When:听Tuesday, May 21, drop-in anytime between11:30 AM to 1:30 PM Where:听 Conrod鈥檚 (room 2F.4 located in the Upper Atrium) The Simon Game Redux This is an update of an electronic game…
Meet Dawson鈥檚 2024 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor鈥檚 Youth Medal
May 9th, 2024
Nominated by Student Services staff Sandra Gravel and Trudy Ste. Croix, Dawson student Kiera Robak received the Lieutenant Governor鈥檚 Youth Medal at a ceremony on April 20.
The commendation recognizes sustained volunteer involvement or an inspiring and determined attitude with a positive influence on society.
Visit the link for the homepage news story, which includes an interview with Kiera.
New School community from today and yesterday celebrated 50th anniversary
May 9th, 2024
About 150 current and former students, facilitators, faculty and friends of New School attended a 50th anniversary celebration at Dawson on April 13. For many, New School was a defining moment in their lives.
It was 鈥渞eally great to see so many people from such a span of years come out with fond memories of New School,鈥� said Andrew Katz, an English teacher who has been teaching in the New School for the last six years.
Andrew, who served as MC, asked the guests what had brought them back to New School. Various guests in the audience offered answers: 鈥渃ommunity, acceptance, sharing, memories, inspiration, love, safe places, challenges, accountability, growth, laughter, humour, Greta,听identity, empowerment, party, making a difference, humanism, activism, care.鈥�
To read the homepage report on the celebration, including thoughts from Diane Gauvin and Greta Hofmann Nemiroff, visit the link.
May 9th, 2024
After several months of hard work, late nights and dedicated weekends, the Canadian Robotics Competition was a great success for the Dawson Robotics Team. At any given moment, at least 20 students were working hard on the different categories of the competition daily for at least 12 hours, with an overall attendance of around 40…
IVGD Vernissage & Free Video Game Playtest Event
May 9th, 2024
The Independent Video Game Design program is hosting its annual vernissage event, showcasing games created by our graduating class of 2024!
Eight teams of graduates have spent the last year building original games with the guidance and mentorship of IVGD faculty, and we are proud to show their games to the public for the first time. The event will also include a number of local independent video game studios and developers showcasing their latest games currently in development!
Join us Wednesday, June 12 from 6 PM-10 PM in room 3C.1 to playtest the games, meet the developers and enjoy a few snacks while supporting the IVGD program and the local independent game development community.
For all the details, visit the link.
Grads & retirees join students & faculty for New School’s 50th
April 25th, 2024
More than 125 alumni, faculty, both active and retired, as well as current students came together on April 13 to celebrate 50 years of New School at Dawson.
One of the founders, Greta Hofmann Nemiroff, gave the keynote address and many people shared "Because of New School" impacts on their life, such as:
"I learned that I had a voice and it mattered what I said."
"I made friendships that have lasted for decades."
"I learned how to have productive conversations on difficult subjects while staying respectful..."
"I am still alive!!!!"
There will be more coverage of New School's 50th in the next D News.
April 25th, 2024
The Community, Recreation, and Leadership Training Alumni Committee hosted the听11th edition of the National Day of Leisure Professionals of Quebec on April 20. This day is dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the dedicated work of leisure technicians. This was this first-ever bilingual event and the first time Dawson / CRLT has been asked to host…
Antonietta Grassi is a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow
April 25th, 2024
On April 11, the Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation , including Dawson鈥檚 own Fine Arts faculty member Antonietta Grassi!
鈥淚 am thrilled and incredibly honoured to have received a Guggenheim Fellowship for 2024,鈥� Antonietta said. 鈥淢any thanks and appreciation to the Guggenheim Foundation for their recognition and support and to those who have supported me in this process.鈥�
Visit the link for the homepage news story.
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