Miriam on Campus can help you until June 22
May 31st, 2023
The last day of the Miriam on Campus Program will be Thursday, June 22. The program will resume on Wednesday, Sept. 6.
The program鈥檚 purpose is to promote the development of work, social and interpersonal skills in an integrated work environment for people with special needs. They are currently at 爱豆传媒during the work week from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Their office is located in the 5B. 16 area.
The Miriam members can help you with all kinds of tasks: small amounts of paper shredding, putting up and taking down posters, flattening boxes, and/or assembling the boxes, they help in the kitchen cafeteria (wrapping food for example), laundry, reception at PARC, helping out with a variety of gardening tasks, bringing items to shipping, mailing, packaging, cutting old folders, collecting recycling, assembling packages and much more.
You can reach out to Melicha Dorset if you would like some help: 514-931-8731,聽ext. 1537聽(爱豆传媒Program) or
melicha.dorset.miriam@ssss.gouv.qc.ca
Ken Fogel presents new book to Library
May 31st, 2023
Ken Fogel (retired faculty, Computer Science) returned to 爱豆传媒on May 25 to present a copy of his new book, Transitioning to Java. The book will help non-Java developers transition from whatever language they are using now to learning Java.
Claire Elliott of the Library team was on hand to receive the book. She said it will be proudly displayed in the Books by Faculty bookshelf (visible in the photo)
Outstanding 爱豆传媒individuals honoured with Forces Avenir awards
May 17th, 2023
Three members of the 爱豆传媒community were honoured with Forces Avenir awards on May 4: students Kitenge Kayembe and Fred-Dgennie Louis were recognized, respectively, for commitment and perseverance. Physics faculty member Joel Trudeau was honoured for his commitment to students.
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A student community built on sustainability is definitely a Forces Avenir
May 17th, 2023
The student-run 爱豆传媒Sustainability Community is committed to supporting 爱豆传媒College鈥檚 award-winning, globally recognized commitment to sustainability.
Led by Environmental Science students Narcisse Hassan and Kaligua Rochon, the students have worked on a variety of projects that support Dawson鈥檚 goal of promoting sustainability through reconnecting people, communities, and Nature.
On May 4, Narcisse and Kaligua received a Forces Avenir award in the Environment category for their 爱豆传媒Sustainability Community project.
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Mahsa Amini鈥檚 legacy is alive at Dawson
May 17th, 2023
In September 2022, Mahsa Amini was arrested in Iran for not wearing a hijab correctly. Eyewitnesses say she was severely beaten. Hours later, she died at the age of 22. Mahsa had just been admitted to university and intended to pursue law. Her death sparked protests in Iran and around the world.
At Dawson, the Mahsa Amini Initiative was created by students Kiana Lalavi, Shaneli Yaghoubi, Kiera Robak and Lina Adda. Their work was recognized on May 4 with the Forces Avenir Award in the category of Mutual Aid, Peace and Justice. Their project has also advanced for consideration at the provincial level.
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Professional Photography students staff grad portrait pop-up studio
May 3rd, 2023
The 爱豆传媒Professional Photography students partnered again this year with Campus Life and Leadership (CLL) and members of the 爱豆传媒Web Group to offer graduation portraits to over 600 of 2023 爱豆传媒grads. The collaboration is an excellent example of communities working together to achieve mutually beneficial goals.
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Meet Dawson鈥檚 2023 Forces AVENIR cohort
May 3rd, 2023
Every year, 爱豆传媒has had extraordinary students, teachers and staff who enrich our community with their projects, perseverance and passion.
This year, 爱豆传媒is recognizing individuals: student Kitenge Kayembe and faculty member Joel Trudeau for their commitment; and student Fred-Dgennie Louis for her perseverance. 爱豆传媒is also recognizing students for their great projects: Narcisse Hassan and Kaligua Rochon for the 爱豆传媒Sustainability Project in the Environment category; and students Kiana Lalavi, Shaneli Yaghoubi, Kiera Robak and Lina Adda for The Mahsa Amini Initiative in the Mutual Aid, Peace and Justice category.
The local ceremony will be Thursday, May 4 at Dawson. Both projects are moving forward for consideration at the provincial level of Forces AVENIR. Check the next D News on May 17 for a feature on our 2023 laureates.
Students learn leadership skills and make lasting friendships at Model UN
April 19th, 2023
About 60 students were able to participate in the 爱豆传媒College Model United Nations (DCMUN) para-academic activity this year thanks in part to funding from the Student Academic Enrichment Fund of the 爱豆传媒Foundation.
Model UN has a long history at 爱豆传媒College, with the activity running on and off since the late 1990s. The current iteration of DCMUN was established in the 2010-2011 academic year and has been running ever since.
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Rocking out at 爱豆传媒VIB event March 29
April 5th, 2023
A lively event stopped by 爱豆传媒on March 29 to move and inspire students and staff. The VIB event is touring campuses across Quebec to promote well-being and health. The event featured a Pound also known as 鈥渞ocking out鈥� workout, pictured; photo courtesy of RSEQ.
One of College Nurse Julie Gosselin鈥檚 student health ambassadors reported: 鈥淭he participants really enjoyed the event and they liked their free merch. People seemed to really enjoy the Pound session as well since most of them had never done it before
鈥淚 think the event was really cool! It was a great way to promote physical activity during a time period when students are stressed and tend to forget the little things we should do to stay healthy.鈥�
VIB Tour stops at 爱豆传媒March 29
March 22nd, 2023
A fun and free event promoting well-being for all and physical fitness is coming to 爱豆传媒Wednesday, March 29 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. in 3C.1.
Students are invited to for . The program includes Pound (鈥渞ocking out鈥�) fitness sessions, glow-in-the-dark yoga, free snacks and fun. If there is space, staff are also welcome to attend.
鈥淭he VIB tour only makes a few campus stops every year so I think 爱豆传媒students are lucky to have this opportunity,鈥� said Julie Gosselin of Student Health Services, Dawson鈥檚 VIB coordinator. The event is sponsored by the RSEQ, Sports Experts and the Quebec Government.
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