Statements on Dawson’s space deficit
Here are statements that have been issued about the Dawson space deficit, which has been in the news for the last few weeks:
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Dawson in the news
Dawson has been in the news over the last two weeks ever since the Minister of Higher Education said that Dawson's pavilion project was uncertain.
The current students of Dawson are owed about 30 per cent more space according to the norms set by the Ministry itself. This about-face by the Quebec government, which had previously supported the project, was a major topic of discussion across Quebec.
Here are some select media reports and opinions:
Chapeau! Les filles recognizes women studying in male-dominated fields
The Quebec-sponsored program Chapeau! Les filles (Hats Off to You! in English) has been recognizing the academic pursuits and achievements of women in male-dominated fields for 26 years. The 2022 edition is underway with a call to candidates to apply by the March 4 deadline date. Female students enrolled full-time in one of the following…
Dawson continuing to advocate for student space
In the coming days and weeks, Dawson will be rallying our students, employees, graduates, supporters and community to put pressure on the Quebec government to reconsider its decision to cancel the infrastructure project that it agreed to in December 2020. The project was meant to alleviate the overcrowding in the main building and to provide a dedicated space for Dawson’s healthcare programs and other units.
The College is collaborating with CEGEP partners, the Dawson Student Union, friends of Dawson and community organizations, as well as with Jennifer Maccarone, our local Member of the National Assembly.
Your support as Dawson colleagues will be called upon through an All Dawson email from the Communications Office. Students will be contacted via Omnivox and the community in general will be informed through traditional and social media.
These messages will provide suggestions on how you can help as individuals and by sharing with your networks as we actively seek support for Dawson through various channels. Stay tuned!
Update on Dawson’s new branding project
Dawson’s Communications Office has the new Dawson Brand Guidelines and all the assets, including logos, and has begun the process of implementing the new brand. To date, the new brand has been applied to the website and Dawson’s social media. The website features the refreshed D wordmark and the new logo. In the fall, we…
Helping prospective students get to know Dawson at Winter Open House
Dawson’s two Open House events (one in the fall and one in the winter) are a chance for us to show potential applicants what we are all about. Put our best foot forward. For the fourth time over the past two years, this recruiting event had to happen virtually due to health restrictions. While the…
24th Annual Artists in Bloom to begin April 21
One of the most highly anticipated events to happen each year at Dawson is the Artists in Bloom art auction. Due to the pandemic it has not been held for two years. Well, it is back! This spring students at Dawson will produce art works, which will either be for sale or up for auction….
4-minute video shows impact of Sustainable Happiness
A new four-minute video presents the Sustainable Happiness Certificate, which has been offered since 2015 at Dawson. In the video, we hear about the impact of the program from students and employees: Chris Adam, Anne-Marie Di Michele, Selma Hamdani, Myka Taylor and Jennifer de Vera.Ìý
Click Read More to go to the video.
Winter Open House is Feb. 9
Winter Open House is the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 9. There is a How to Apply webinar at 6 p.m., live one-on-one chat sessions with program and profile faculty from 7-9 p.m. and Science Program webinars at 7 and at 8 p.m.
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Winter Open House now exclusively online Feb. 9
The health situation has led to a change in plans for Winter Open House. It will now take place exclusively online on Wednesday, Feb. 9.
There will be webinars about How to Apply and the Science Program as well as live chats with teachers from programs and profiles.
Click Read More to go to the Winter Open House page.
Last Modified: February 16, 2022
