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Read more about: Acclaimed local author here for °®¶¹´«Ã½Reads Sept. 27

Acclaimed local author here for °®¶¹´«Ã½Reads Sept. 27

September 13th, 2023

Hotline – synopsis A vivid love letter to the 1980s and one woman’s struggle to overcome the challenges of immigration.ÌýIt’s 1986, and Muna Heddad is in a bind. She and her son have moved to Montreal, leaving behind a civil war in Lebanon. She had plans to find work as a French teacher, but no…

Read more about: °®¶¹´«Ã½Professional Theatre presents Eurydice Sept. 20-23

°®¶¹´«Ã½Professional Theatre presents Eurydice Sept. 20-23

September 13th, 2023

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°®¶¹´«Ã½Dining on now through Sept. 21

September 13th, 2023

Every lunch hour from now through Wednesday, Sept. 20, you are invited to drop off your reusable container at the Conrod’s kitchen prior to 11:30 AM. Come back at 1 PM and pick up your container filled with a satisfying and free vegan lunch. This is our beloved tradition of °®¶¹´«Ã½Dining- Peace Week edition.

°®¶¹´«Ã½Dining ends on Thursday, Sept. 21 in the evening. That day, °®¶¹´«Ã½Dining is a supper (dinner) of the closing event Dinner & Drag in 5B.16. Drop off your reusable container by 4:30 PM outside of 5B.16. Come back to 5B.16 at 5:15 PM and eat your °®¶¹´«Ã½Dining meal while enjoying a Drag show by House of Manny.

°®¶¹´«Ã½Dining is sponsored by the Peace Centre and the °®¶¹´«Ã½Student Union. If you are interested in volunteering for °®¶¹´«Ã½Dining during Peace Week, please contact Diana Rice, drice@dawsoncollege.qc.ca


Humanities and Public Life Conference begins Monday, Sept. 18

September 13th, 2023

The weeklong Humanities and Public Life Conference begins Monday, Sept. 18.

There is a full program of speakers, including a former student of organizer Daniel Goldsmith, Andreas Nicolaidis-Gagnon. His talk is entitled "Humanities at °®¶¹´«Ã½Helped Me See What’s Important."

Daniel said Andreas "is currently doing a degree in social work at McGill, and he was deeply impacted by all of his humanities courses. I think for students wondering "what's the point of doing humanities," he will give some excellent answers!"Ìý

Consult the program: HPL 2023 Program


Homecoming Q & A

September 13th, 2023

Dawson’s first-ever Homecoming is almost here!

We brought your questions to Dawson’s Homecoming organizing team: Megan Ainscow (Class of 2004, Liberal Arts), Carey-Ann Pawsey (Class of 1990, Social Science), and Christine Layne (Class of 2015, Laboratory Technology- Analytical Chemistry).

Q: Who is coming to Homecoming?

A: As of Sept. 13, about 800 people have sent an RSVP to Dawson’s Homecoming 5 à 7 and another 800 have indicated that they are going or interested on the

We know that retired and current teachers, graduates and current and retired employees are planning to attend.

For all the Q & As, please visit the link below.


Humanities and Public Life Conference is Sept. 18-21

August 30th, 2023

The constant news of crises, from Covid to climate change to wars to the rise of extremist ideology, has left many people disoriented and wondering how to navigate these uncertain times.Ìý Questions central to the humanities like: what does it mean to lead a fully human life? What should we value, and why? To whom can I look for guidance? are more important than ever.Ìý

From Sept. 18-21, 2023, we will explore them during the Humanities and Public Life Conference. The conference will help us to connect the dots, zoom out to see the big picture, and provide a bridge between great ideas and real-world situations.

Stay tuned to D News, D Announcements and the Events calendar for program details.


Read more about: 8th Annual Peace Week is Sept. 13-21

8th Annual Peace Week is Sept. 13-21

August 30th, 2023

Welcome Back one & all! Come and join the °®¶¹´«Ã½College Peace Centre for our 8th Annual Peace Week. This year we examine our theme, Exultation: Queer Freedoms and Futures. This year we are challenging our communities to ask the question, what does the world look like with complete freedom of expression, safety, and unconditional…

Creative Change Maker Awards to be presented Sept. 21

August 30th, 2023

The Creative Collective for Change will be hosting an event at the Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery at °®¶¹´«Ã½on Sept. 21 at 5:30 PM to present Creative Change Maker Awards to three recipients.

Congratulations to Kessy Ininahazwe and Elishah Alphonse for their project "Can't Bare No More", Kylie Brown for her video "Say Gay" and Sarah Browne for her poster "Love Beyond Culture" (pictured).

From Sept. 18-21, the gallery will host an exhibit of the student artworks submitted to the Creative Collective for Change (CC4C).


°®¶¹´«Ã½Homecoming: what you should know ahead of Sept. 23

August 30th, 2023

Dawson’s first ever Homecoming on Saturday, Sept. 23 is only three weeks away!

Here’s what you need to do:

  1. Get your early-bird lunch special: Those who pre-order their Homecoming Burgundy Lion lunch will benefit from a discount. Menu* and tickets**
    *for kids 10 and under, a children's meal will be available for purchase on site
    **a small portion of each lunch ticket will go to the °®¶¹´«Ã½Foundation to support students
  2. Get your free drink at the 5 à 7: RSVP
  3. Invite your friends
  • Invite colleagues, former students, graduates and retirees
  • Share the

This is a great opportunity to reconnect with the °®¶¹´«Ã½community - past, present and future (yes, children are most welcome)!

Lunch, fun activities, basketball games, program reunions and a 5 à 7! For more details, visit the link to the homecoming page.


Fall 2023 Theatre Season

August 30th, 2023

The Professional Theatre (Acting) Program will be staging three productions this fall:

  • Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Stefanie Buxton (First Studio, Year Two, Group One) Wednesday, Sept. 20 to Saturday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 PM
  • Clue by Jonathan Lynn & Sandy Rustin, directed by Jonathan Monro (Second Studio, Year Two, Group Two) Wednesday, Oct. 4 to Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 PM
  • Henry V by William Shakespeare, directed by Michael E Hughes (First Major)Ìý Previews at 7:30 pm Monday and Tuesday Nov. 13 and 14
    • Opening at 7:30 PM Wednesday, Nov. 15
    • Playing at 7:30 PM Nov. 15 to 18 and Nov. 23 - 25
    • Matinées at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 15, Friday, Nov. 17, and Thursday, Nov. 23

For tickets and more info, visit the °®¶¹´«Ã½Theatre Box Office webpage. Please note that tickets are available on two weeks before a show opens.


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