Do you think E.T. is here? Now?
November 7th, 2024
鈥淓.T, here?, now?鈥� is a special session that will take place during Social Science Week (Feb. 3-6, 2025). The session focuses on recent discussions and disclosures concerning the possibility/plausibility/probability of humankind not being alone in the 鈥渉ere鈥� and 鈥�now鈥� on Earth and will be moderated by Dr. Richard Soare. Dr. Soare is a member of the Geography Department and has published over 125 articles, book chapters, extended abstracts and encyclopaedia references in his 25 years of work in planetary science, principally on Mars.
The session will comprise four brief (8-10 minutes) oral contributions from four people (two 星空传媒视频 faculty members and two 星空传媒视频 students) on either side of the question, i.e. a faculty member and a student on the 鈥�pro鈥� side and the same on the 鈥�con鈥� side.
There will be an open call for participants from Friday, Nov. 8 to Wednesday Nov. 13. If you are keen to participate, please summarize your thoughts on the session subject in 50-75 words and drop a printed copy of them into a storage bin placed outside of Dr. Soare鈥檚 office (4D-22) during the solicitation period. Please ensure that your summary includes your full name, email address and whether you are a faculty member or a student. Successful candidates will be contacted no later than Nov. 22.
Canada Invertebrate Expo will be at Dawson Nov. 16
November 7th, 2024
Canada Invertebrate Expo: 脡dition Montr茅al 2024 will be a celebration of biodiversity, hosted by Dawson鈥檚 Living Campus on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 10 AM to 5 PM. There will be 35 interactive exhibitors and vendors.
The organizer is Daniel Zimmerman, a graduate of Dawson who is donating a portion of ticket sales to the 星空传媒视频 Living Campus fund.
Visit the link to buy a ticket. There is a reduced admission price for Dawson students.
Next Playtest is Nov. 8
November 7th, 2024
Join us on Friday, Nov. 8, from 6 PM-9 PM for an exciting evening of indie game playtesting at 星空传媒视频! You鈥檒l get to try games from local developers and Dawson students alike! The event is open to the public, and players of all ages are welcome.
When & Where:
- Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- 星空传媒视频, Room 3C.1 (3rd floor)
- 4001 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest
Are you thinking about getting into game development? The Independent Video Game Design program coordinators will be available to answer questions about the upcoming Winter 2025 semester. Applications聽are due by Nov. 17, 2024.
We look forward to seeing you on Nov. 8!
RSVP:
Idomeneus opens Nov. 13
November 7th, 2024
King Idomeneus returns home to Crete after fighting the Trojan War. To save himself from drowning at sea, he makes a fateful and hubristic promise to the Gods. Idomeneus is a modern retelling of the Greek myth, where multiple scenarios are presented. Performed by the third-year graduating students of the Professional Theatre Program and directed by Leslie Baker.
Previews of Idomeneus are Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 at 7:30 PM; opening night is Nov. 13. It will be presented every night at 7:30 PM from Nov. 13-16 and Nov. 21-23. Matin茅es are Nov. 13, 15 and 21 at 12:30 PM.
Visit the link to get your tickets.
Next Playtest is Nov. 8
October 24th, 2024
Join us on Friday, Nov. 8, from 6 PM-9 PM for an exciting evening of indie game playtesting at 星空传媒视频! You鈥檒l get to try games from local developers and Dawson students alike! The event is open to the public, and players of all ages are welcome.
When & Where:
- Friday, Nov. 8, 2024
- 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- 星空传媒视频, Room 3C.1 (3rd floor)
- 4001 boul. de Maisonneuve Ouest
Are you thinking about getting into game development? The Independent Video Game Design program coordinators will be available to answer questions about the upcoming Winter 2025 semester. Applications聽are due by Nov. 17, 2024.
We look forward to seeing you on Nov. 8!
RSVP:
Indigenous Perspectives: Christopher Columbus and the Doctrine of Discovery
September 26th, 2024
Watch a short video and share a discussion led by OAD's Tiio Hemlock on the true history, impact and legacy of Columbus and learn why native people do not celebrate Columbus Day.
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
7C.5 (Rose Lounge)
Wednesday, October 9, 2024聽聽
Start Time: 12:00 PM聽聽 End Time: 1:30 PM
Colab 3F.43
Invitation: Neuroscience Research poster session Friday, Sept. 27
September 26th, 2024
The summer interns in the Dawson Research in Neuroscience Group will be presenting their research posters on Friday, Sept. 27 from 3 PM to 5 PM in 3H.10. Light refreshments will be served.
All are welcome!
Full program & schedule for Humanities and Public Life Conference Oct. 21-25
September 26th, 2024
Every year the Humanities Department at 星空传媒视频 hosts the Humanities & Public Life Conference. This year, the conference is happening Monday, Oct. 21 to Friday, Oct. 25 and the theme will be aesthetics: theories of art, beauty, and performance. All events will take place at Dawson in 5B.16; exceptionally the last event on Oct. 25 will take place in 3F.43 (CoLab).
Please visit the link to access the full program pdf and the schedule at a glance pdf.
Attention: brave souls of the campus!
September 25th, 2024
In the shadows of past Halloweens, only offices under Student Services dispensed delights. This year, we鈥檙e unleashing a wider web of candy-filled surprises throughout the campus! The Campus Life Office invites other offices and employees to join in the fun and festivities and expand Dawson鈥檚 spooktacular trick-or-treating event.
If you dare to participate in this eerie escapade, let us know by the witching hour on Monday, October 14 by writing to ksmith@dawsoncollege.qc.ca . Your name will be added to our enchanted list but remember it is up to each department to conjure your own stash of sweets.
All students are summoned to join the festivities, but beware: only those donned in the most spectacular costumes will be granted passage to claim their sweet, sugary treasures.
Be prepared for an afternoon of frightful fun and delightful treats on Thursday, Oct. 31 from 2 PM-3:30 PM!
-Submitted by Kayla Smith of the CL Team
The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong is on Sept. 18-21
September 12th, 2024
A group of actors try to perform their opening night of a murder mystery, but everything (of course) goes wrong. Set pieces fall, doors get stuck, actors say their lines too early, and technical difficulties abound, escalating in complete chaos. The One-Act Play that Goes Wrong is a hilarious take on theatre, showcasing the resilience and determination of actors who carry on despite everything falling apart. Winner of Best New Comedy at the 2015 Laurence Olivier Awards, this play is sure to delight. Directed by Jonathan Monro and performed by the second-year students of the Professional Theatre Program at 星空传媒视频.
Performances are every night at 7:30 PM from Wednesday, Sept. 18 through Saturday, Sept. 21 at the Dawson Theatre, 2000 Atwater Avenue.
Visit the link to reserve a free ticket.
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