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Help us fill up the Giving Tree for our students in need

September 15th, 2021

Your donations of food are needed to replenish the Giving Tree set up in the Upper Atrium near the Tim Hortons. It will benefit our students who visit the Food Bank in the Financial Aid Office.

Some items that are especially needed include: tampons, pads, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, floss, shampoo, conditioner, soap, body lotion. All non-perishable food and personal hygiene products are welcome. Just check the expiry date before dropping off.

The Giving Tree is your way of celebrating Peace Week until the end of day Sept. 17.


Successful blood drive with Héma-Québec

September 15th, 2021

Héma-Québec was on site for the first time since the pandemic began on Sept. 14-15. The major difference was that all blood donations had to be done by appointment only.

College Nurse Julie Gosselin (Student Services) happily reported that close to 100 members of the ýcommunity rolled up their sleeves to save lives and help sick or injured people. It is the 50th anniversary of Dawson's partnership with Héma-Québec.

Thanks to all who donated blood!


Read more about: Policy on Sexual Violence Update

Policy on Sexual Violence Update

September 15th, 2021

The Policy on Sexual Violence of ýCollege came into effect on Sept. 1, 2019. Each year, the Standing Committee must review the policy and make revisions if necessary. The Standing Committee met June 1 and established a review subcommittee, which met Sept. 9. The review process will begin with a survey for employees and…

Make an appointment and give blood Sept. 14-15

September 1st, 2021

The great need for blood has not been changed by COVID. What has changed is the need to make an appointment to give blood. The ýcommunity has been a generous partner of Héma-Québec for 50 years now.

Make an appointment to participate in the ýBlood Drive in 3C.1:

Tuesday, Sept. 14: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and
Wednesday, Sept. 15: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

You can make an appointment by calling 1-800-343-7264 or by emailing 𰪳𳾲-ܱ.糦.


Welcoming new and returning students

August 18th, 2021

Just shy of 1,600 students came into ýCollege ahead of the semester for student-led tours.

For the first time, the invitation was extended to returning students as well as new students. Almost all students are like new students since most learning has been online for the last two and a half semesters.

Michelle Lee and Billi-Jo Poirier of Campus Life and Leadership (Student Services) organized the tours and reported that students are excited to start the semester on campus. Ten students, third-year and recent ýgraduates, led the tours.

The students were especially interested in learning about services available to students, tutoring and volunteering.


Read more about: Welcome Weeks for new students begin Aug. 9

Welcome Weeks for new students begin Aug. 9

June 1st, 2021

New students will have a chance to come to the campus and get a tour led by a second or third-year student during Welcome Weeks, which will take place Aug. 9-16. “We are really looking forward to having the students back on campus,” said Dan Boyer, Coordinator of Student Services and the lead organizer of…

Read more about: Report on ýCollege Model UN

Report on ýCollege Model UN

June 1st, 2021

In 2020-2021, ýCollege Model UN (DCMUN) had to pivot online and adapt to the realities of our new world. We were motivated to continue to offer ýstudents an engaging and enriching para-academic experience, even at a distance. We were glad to support an active delegation of ýstudents this year, both first and…

182 students have received DCFAB bursary to date

May 18th, 2021

A total of $ 127,250 has been distributed through the ýCollege Financial Aid Bursary (DCFAB) to 182 students to date. The average bursary was $699.

As a response to the economic hardships brought about by the pandemic, the DCFAB was set up last fall by the ýStudent Union (DSU), the Student Services team of the College and the ýCollege Foundation (DCF). The Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur has provided additional support.

“We are working to ensure that ýstudents can continue their education without interruption. The creation of the DCFAB reflects our commitment to promote excellence in education, especially during difficult times," said Ursula Cabral of the DCF.

Students can continue to apply for the bursary through the DCF website.

Donations are still needed to keep helping our students in this unprecedented situation.


Joel Tyrell honoured

May 18th, 2021

Joel Tyrell (Athletics, Student Services) was honoured by Montréal à Coeur/Montreal Community Cares with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Here is their Facebook post, which was published on May 14:

"You are a bridge builder in every sense of the word. You have created an outlet for young boys and girls to dream big as well as a pathway to help them become influencers and role models for their community. Thank you for putting your heart and soul into helping make dreams a reality for so many!"

Click Read More to see the post on Facebook.

New Code of Conduct promotes safe environment for entire ýCommunity

May 18th, 2021

Everyone who comes to work, attends class or visits the College campus has a right to not only a safe and healthy environment, but to be treated with respect and civility. These principles are the basis of Dawson’s new Code of Conduct Policy that will apply to the entire ýCommunity, including students, employees, as…

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