There are three key phrases to remember if ever someone comes forward to you and discloses an incident of sexual violence: “I’m so sorry.” “I’m here for you.” “What do you need?” “The vast majority of people who have been assaulted will tell someone and that person may be you,” Julie Lalonde said at her…
Dawson students participating in the S.P.A.C.E. (Sciences Participating with Arts and Culture in Education) student enrichment initiative presented their winning McGill Physics Hackathon projects at a Montreal Planetarium gala Nov. 18. Dawson teams placed 2nd and 3rd out of 42 teams that competed in the hackathon that took place at MILA November 2-3. The challenge…
An Interview With Cast Members Of The Bad Hamlet By Julia Bifulco, The Plant Singing, sword fighting, and more surprises: the three S’s of The Bad Hamlet . “It’s just an alternate text of the same Hamlet that everyone knows,” says Jake Cohen, who will be playing Hamlet, “but a lot crazier” than the longest…
By Jessica Gearey, Dawson News Team About 500 Dawson students were part of an estimated 500,000 people marching in Montreal on Sept. 27. They all had one thing in common: the desire to take action on climate change. Students started gathering at 10 a.m. in front of the Dawson Theatre. They wanted to use their…
The white pine is a symbol of peace, and planting a tree is one of the best things we can do to counteract climate change. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, Dawson College will plant a 17-foot eastern white pine and share plans for our Dawson Earth Action Morning and Mobilization in support of the Global Climate…
A brutally honest ‘morning in the life’ of a Dawson rower. By Romy Shoam, The Plant If you didn’t know about Dawson’s rowing team, you definitely did as of the first week of school, when we were stationed for what seemed like an eternity in the lower atrium, recruiting students for the fall season. Many…
Dawson students and employees are encouraged to mobilize in support of the Global Climate Strike Sept. 27 In early June, Dawson College decided to cancel day classes* to encourage students, faculty and staff to participate in the Montreal march on Friday, Sept. 27. Recognized by Cégep Vert as a leader in sustainability for Quebec, especially…
To experience the best hug in the world, you have to know “How To Catch A Bear Who Loves To Read.” This is the premise of a young, imaginative, book-loving girl in the children’s book How To Catch A Bear Who Loves To Read by Andrew Katz, an English professor at Dawson College, and Juliana…
Dawson College graduate Celeste Groux (Enriched Pure and Applied Science, Class of 2019) was awarded the Corinne Mount Pleasant-Jetté Leadership Award on August 22. “We are very proud of Celeste!” said Diane Gauvin, Academic Dean of Dawson College. “Celeste is one of 10 scholars from across Canada to win an RBC Indigenous Student Award and…
Nicolas Evans had a challenging year when he turned 15. He was diagnosed with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and had become quite overweight. School was overwhelming. To help others struggling with ADHD and learning challenges, Nicolas shared his story publicly. His story is featured in a report about ADHD in Canada by France 24,…
Last Modified: August 4, 2021
