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ýCollege launching Branding Project

April 7th, 2021

Building on over 50 years of history, ýCollege is embarking on a Branding Project today. “Over the years, ýhas established a reputation as a CEGEP with excellent and innovative academic programs and an active campus life, with opportunities to grow and learn both inside and outside of the classroom,” said Director General Diane…

Next D News is April 7

March 23rd, 2021

The next issue of D News is coming out Wednesday, April 7 following the long weekend.

Everyone in the ýcommunity is welcome to contribute news and information to D News. Deadlines are usually the Friday before at 12 p.m. For the next issue, the deadline is end of day Thursday, April 1. You can share your idea or content by contributing through the Submit News button on the D News  page or emailing cparsons@dawsoncollege.qc.ca


Communications Coordinator appointed

February 23rd, 2021

Communications professional Megan Ainscow joined ýCollege last week as Coordinator of Communications. Megan (Class of 2004, Liberal Arts) will oversee the Communications Office and guide overall strategy and decision making in order to enhance the reputation and visibility of the College.

With over 10 years of experience in communications and public relations, Megan joins ýafter serving most recently as Head of Communications for the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, an international organization established under the North American Free Trade Agreement.


Virtual Information Evening draws about 10,000 visitors

February 9th, 2021

Last week, Dawson’s web traffic increased by about 10,000 unique visitors compared to the same period last year. The visitors were stopping by for Virtual Information Evening, which was held Feb. 3.

It is the last student recruitment event before the March 1 application deadline and a great opportunity for potential students to ask questions. In previous years, when the event was in person, it would typically draw about 800 prospective students.

The event featured web content, new social media videos for spotlight programs and chats with teachers, students, advisors and employees.

Some interesting numbers and facts from Virtual Information Evening:

  • 9,192 unique page views of the microsite since launch
  • 943 chat sessions
  • 13,000 video views by 4,500 unique viewers since launch
  • 3 most popular chats:
    • Admissions/Advising
    • Science Program
    • Medical Ultrasound Technology Program
  • Prospective students also participated from other countries: Albania, Guadalupe, Columbia, U.S., U.K., France, Haiti, Philippines.

Participant feedback:  

“I've assisted to two other chats from different subjects before you, and honestly y'all made my day. It just gives the proof that ýis the perfect school for me. Thank you so much! I really hope that I'll meet you next year in person.”


Student Wellness Challenge begins Feb. 15

February 9th, 2021

A Wellness Challenge for Students is being launched Feb. 15

Student Services, Sustainability and Communications have developed a peer to peer model that will encourage students to sustain healthy minds and healthy bodies through awareness and prevention.

Students will learn about how to create positive habits and find motivation from one another to combat the mental and physical burden they may be experiencing. Participants will earn entries into a draw for prizes throughout the semester.

Mental health and well-being are essential to student success. To find out more, students can follow @ on Instagram.


Turn on your camera for a better learning experience

February 9th, 2021

ýhas launched an awareness campaign, featuring a short video and social media posts, to make students aware of the importance of having their cameras activated during online classes.

Click Read More to go to our news story and see the video.


Second video of ýcommunity reactions to AASHE Gold for leadership in sustainability

February 9th, 2021

Click Read More to go to the news brief, which contains the second and final video compilation of ýcommunity reactions to the news of being recognized at the AASHE Gold level for leadership for sustainability. You will also find links to the previous two videos and written messages from the ýcommunity and to the ýcommunity.


Statement from ýCollege

February 9th, 2021

The new pavilion project of ýCollege is not an expansion of the downtown Montreal CEGEP. We reject the use of the word expansion, which is inflammatory in this context. Almost seven years ago, in the spring of 2014, Quebec’s Ministry of Education recognized that ýCollege has a significant space deficit.

Click Read More for the full statement.


Help promote Information Evening Feb. 3

January 26th, 2021

Information Evening is a virtual event on Feb. 3 from 6 - 8 p.m. for students considering applying to Dawson. It is the last recruitment push before the application deadline of March 1.

The spotlight is on five programs: Community, Recreation and Leadership Training; Computer Science; Industrial Design; Laboratory Technology - Analytical Chemistry; and Medical Ultrasound Technology.

Brand-new videos featuring testimonies from students, teachers and graduates will be rolled out on Dawson's social media channels in the next few days.

Click Read More to see the Industrial Design video.


ýreacts to AASHE gold in new video

January 26th, 2021

We could all use some good news to propel us through this difficult winter.

Many colleagues reached out with reactions in words and videos to the amazing news last month about ýCollege being officially recognized as a world leader in sustainability. All of these words and videos will be shared.

Click Read More for a brief news story and link to a new video compilation of ýcolleagues reacting. Next month, we will present a second compilation video. May this encourage you!


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