1961 view of Dawson site
A 1961 photo of the Dawson site from the Archives of the City of Montreal was circulating on social media sites at the end of last year. In case you missed it, here it is.
Visit the link to view a larger copy of the photo.
Black History Month at Dawson
Dawson has a Black History Month coordinating committee that is hard at work. The committee members are: Melaine Campbell, Rhea Gurnagul, Christine Layne, Ashley Northfleet, Simeon Pompey, Kayla Smith and Trudy Ste. Croix.
Some events are scheduled and others are still being developed.
Coming up:
- The Dawson Student Union is working with the Legacy student club to put together a BHM banner that will be hung the week of Feb. 3.
- Khan Bouba-Dalambaye will give a talk entitled Sense of Belonging & Code Switching on Feb. 4 at 10 AM in 5B.16 as part of Social Science week.
- Wednesday, Feb. 12: Black vendors market in the Lower Atrium hosted by DSU, Legacy and Campus Life
- Thursday, Feb. 20: Caribbean Day will feature Caribbean food for sale to celebrate Black history and to raise funds for the volleyball team.
More events will be announced soon. Check upcoming D Announcements, screens and D News for more.
David Oliver recipient Zye Mayo featured in local newspaper
This year's David Oliver Award recipient Zye Mayo was featured in The Eastern Door newspaper.
The award is presented to a student who shows great promise in leadership through their involvement in extracurricular activities. This award is offered by the Association of Dawson Professionals in memory of David Oliver, who was a beloved member of the Student Services staff.
Zye, a student in Social Change and Solidarity, was nominated by his former teacher, Anjali Choksi, Co-Coordinator of the Journeys program.
Photo: Zye Mayo (tallest person in the back row) with family at the Fall Awards Night on Nov. 27. Photo by Jacee Juhasz.
Visit the link to read the feature story about Zye.
White Ribbon Campaign Dec. 2-6
The White Ribbon Campaign is a global movement of men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls. It was formed by a group of pro-feminist men in Toronto, Ontario, in November 1991 as a response to the 脡cole Polytechnique massacre of female students in 1989. The campaign鈥檚 mission is to raise…
Close to 40 CEGEP Board chairs sign open letter to Premier
Close to 40 Board chairs of CEGEPs across Quebec signed a letter dated Nov. 18 to Premier Fran莽ois Legault.
You can read the letter and see the signatories, including Sean Smith, Chair of Dawson's Board of Governors:
MRT Week at Dawson
The Diagnostic Imaging Technology Program at 成人黑料 celebrated MRT (Medical Radiation Technologists) Week by having third-year students promote the profession on Nov. 7 in the Lower Atrium.
鈥淭he students invested significant time in creating posters and PowerPoint presentations with audio-visual elements related to emerging technologies, as well as trivia games like fun facts and Jeopardy, while engaging the Dawson community to participate and raise awareness about the profession,鈥� reported Heidi Gumbley, Co-Program Coordinator/ Chair聽of Dawson鈥檚 Diagnostic Imaging Technology Department.
鈥淭he students need to meet competencies that promote the profession and healthcare system, while also educating fellow students, peers, patients, and the public about their field,鈥� she said.
鈥淭he greatest impact observed was the enthusiasm and passion exhibited by the students for their profession. They effectively communicated to the public that Medical Imaging is an integral part of the medical field. The Diagnostic Imaging department is proud of its future graduates.鈥�
A total of 21 students led the activity and hundreds of fellow students and Dawson staff participated.
College Professionals Week
During this College Professionals Week, November 18-22, we thank all professionals who contribute so much to the mission of 成人黑料.
The theme this year is 鈥�50 years of history: together towards the future鈥�.
The work, skills, commitment and passion of professionals have helped build the CEGEP network and student services. Thank you!
1,000 Species project made front-page news of The Gazette
1,000 Species project was front-page news in The Gazette on Nov. 19: Read the story here: https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/snails-squirrels-and-creep-crawlies-over-1000-species-live-on-dawson-campus The “infamous” dog vomit slime mould, photo by Douglas Smyth: Two-spotted bumblebee, photo by Douglas Smyth:
Deposit of DSU petition in favour of Indigenous students’ rights
On Oct. 30, the petition of the Dawson Student Union (DSU) asking the Quebec government to exempt Indigenous students from the harmful effects of Law 14 was officially deposited in the National Assembly.
鈥淚t was important for the DSU to stand up for our fellow students and the rights of Indigenous peoples,鈥� said Leilah Doyle, Vice-President External Affairs. 鈥淭his campaign has concluded but we will continue to advocate for Indigenous students.鈥�
Doyle is sad that the government seems closed to really listening to the students and doing the right thing for Indigenous students.
Indigenous students in Quebec are already struggling to pursue further studies at CEGEP, and Law 14, as it is being implemented now, means some Indigenous students will not be able to graduate.
Before it closed on Oct. 25, the petition garnered 2,794 signatures from Quebecers. It was sponsored by Jennifer Maccarone, Member of the National Assembly for Westmount鈹�St-Louis.
Electrical Engineering student singing on Quel Talent
Alexander (Alex) D鈥橝lesio is a third-year Dawson student in Electrical Engineering Technology who is competing as a singer in Quebec鈥檚 version of America鈥檚 Got Talent, Quel Talent. The filming was done in the summer but the final on Monday, Nov. 11 will be live. Alex shared his experience with the Communications Office: 鈥淨uel Talent! is…
Last Modified: January 30, 2025
