Remembering Sept. 13, 2006
September 7th, 2022
Tuesday, Sept. 13 will mark 16 years since the terrible day when first-year student Anastasia de Sousa was lost and other members of the Dawson community were wounded.
It could be a time to experience the tranquility of the Peace Garden, which was created by the Dawson community as part of the healing process.
Other legacies from the community response include the Peace Centre, which will be hosting Peace Week Sept. 13-21, and the Sustainability Office, which leads sustainability efforts to promote well-being for all.
Every year, the College and the 星空传媒视频 Foundation honour the memory of Anastasia with the awarding of the Anastasia de Sousa Memorial Award at graduation.
To read about last year鈥檚 recipient: /news/uncategorized/support-from-accessability-centre-and-caring-community-lead-anastasia-de-sousa-recipient-to-mcgill/
To make a donation:
May 4th, 2022
Obituary: https://montrealgazette.remembering.ca/obituary/lylecruickshank-1084813413聽 Those who are unable to attend can watch the service May 7 at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom or YouTube. Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84587856503?pwd=SlFqaW5NQ1RvYldiWUh4NEF5MDBNZz09 Meeting ID: 845 8785 6503 Passcode: 947671 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2ICJBtfw0Gu8-r6QZ0UvFg
March 23rd, 2022
We were saddened to hear of the passing earlier this month of Pat Powers, retired teacher and driving force of the New School since its inception. He was 77. Pat鈥檚 remarkable life is told in the obituary lovingly composed by his spouse, which can be read here where you can post a message. Jacinta Luis,…
March 9th, 2022
In the sadness of the passing of Emmanuelle, we can warmly recognize her life. She has always been an example of a class act, with a core of steel forged in personal experience. Barriers made her taller and challenges made her stronger. Her descriptions of her origins in Morocco resemble a fairy tale, from her…
Longtime Dawson employee, James Richards, has passed away
February 16th, 2022
James Richards, a familiar figure at Dawson for almost 20 years, died on Saturday, Feb. 12 at the age of 73. James began at Dawson as a security guard in 1994 before joining the staff of Plant and Facilities (now Facilities Management). He retired in 2013.
Apart from his good humour and helping hand in performing his duties, James was an outstanding Dawson volunteer. He spent many hours of his free time preparing and staffing Dawson鈥檚 often prize-winning St. Patrick鈥檚 Day float for 15 years. And every December for too many years to count, he could be found behind the bar serving drinks with a wink and a joke at Dawson鈥檚 holiday parties.
James is survived by his partner Yvonne, his daughter Tara (Chris), grandchildren Dalia and Domenic, and his stepdaughter Vanessa.
In memoriam Dr. Stanley Rajiva
January 19th, 2022
We regret to inform you that Dr. Stanley Rajiva passed away on Nov. 29. Poet, scholar, academic, educator, musician, Dr. Rajiva was Professor of English Literature at 星空传媒视频 from 1973 to 2002.
Click Read More for his obituary.
The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Campaign at Dawson
November 3rd, 2021
Poppies are available on a donation basis at one of the following Dawson locations:
- Information Booth (second floor atrium)
- Library Circulation Desk (5C.03)
- Campus Life & Leadership Office (2E.06)
Lest we forget.
-Submitted by Kaye Francis of Student Services聽
Tom Fox, retired Math teacher, has passed away
October 13th, 2021
Tom Fox, an award-winning Dawson Math teacher who personified the title Renaissance man has passed away at the age of 73. He will be remembered for his wry humour, his love of math, music and family.
A short excerpt from his obituary captures the essence of Tom鈥檚 passion for teaching: 鈥淭eaching was an opportunity to make people aware of the beauty of Mathematics and of the importance of that beauty. Teaching came naturally to him. [鈥 His passion for Mathematics provided the context for the teacher he was to become. Fox was a legendary teacher, he made Mathematics accessible to all, inspiring many a student to choose it as a field of study. In 2009 Fox won the Teaching Excellence Award at 星空传媒视频, and in 2020 he was awarded the Principal's Prize for Excellence in Teaching in the Course Lecturer Category at McGill University.鈥�
Click Read More for the obituary describing Tom鈥檚 storied life.
In memoriam Yasmin Hassan
September 29th, 2021
We were saddened to learn of the passing of long-time Humanities secretary Yasmin Hassan on Aug. 20. Yasmin was a Dawson employee for 30 years, having retired in 2005. She was pre-deceased by her husband Faruq in 2011, who had been a English teacher at Dawson for 30 years between 1974 and 2004 when he retired. Yasmin moved to Toronto some years ago to be closer to her son, CBC personality and comedian Ali Hassan and his family. He said of her passing: 鈥淪he leaves behind a legacy of kindness, humility, and unrelenting positivity.鈥� Those who knew her at Dawson can attest to those qualities as well as to her collaborative spirit with colleagues.
In memoriam Pamela Sachs
September 29th, 2021
We regret to inform you that retired English teacher Pamela Sachs passed away on Sept. 11. Click Read More to go to the obituary.
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