The book presents posture as a fundamental skill, a basic fitness component, and a foundation for exercise, sport performance, and efficient movement in daily living. Although written for college students, it is a do-it-yourself approach for anyone wanting to stand taller and move better. The basic premise of Stand Tall and Move Easy is that…
On Friday Sept. 30, the Dawson community will observe Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. As a young child at a residential school in 1973, Phyllis Webstad, a Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem鈥檆 Xgat鈥檛em First Nation in British Columbia, was wearing a brand-new orange shirt on her first day of…
Welcome Back one & all! Come and join the 星空传媒视频 Peace Centre for our 7th Annual Peace Week. This year we examine our theme, Revolution & Metamorphosis. Revolution can often be associated with violent upheaval, however peaceful nonviolent action and imagination can be the necessary ingredients that precede metamorphosis. This September, the Peace Centre…
In case you missed it: over 60 Dawson students were recognized for their hard work, perseverance and personal qualities.
星空传媒视频 would like to thank the teachers and staff who have supported students throughout the last challenging academic year.聽 We are also grateful to our generous donors and friends who make these awards possible.
To see all the award recipients, click read more.
If you would like to participate in one of our Awards Selection Committees, please sign up here:
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It鈥檚 a new season and a new coaching staff for the Dawson Blues Div. 1 Women鈥檚 Hockey team.
Meet the new head coach Joey Brandone and his coaching team by clicking read more.
Joel Tyrrell arrived at Dawson in 1973 as a Social Science student and did not really leave until he retired on Aug. 19, 2022!
His career has been 鈥渧ery fulfilling and appreciated,鈥� he said in an interview with Dawson鈥檚 Communications Office.
Click Read More for a feature story on the occasion of Joel's retirement.
From a field of 56 finalists, many from large universities in 19 countries around the world, Dawson was named Sustainability Institution of the Year by the Alliance for Sustainability Leadership in Education at a virtual awards ceremony in early July.
For the news release and a new video about Dawson's Living Campus, click Read More.
Bill 96, the controversial law that has been at the centre of CEGEP preoccupations for over a year, was adopted by the National Assembly on Tuesday, May 24 by a vote of 78 to 29. The CAQ majority and Qu茅bec Solidaire MNAs voted in favour of the Bill, the Liberals and Parti Qu茅b茅cois MNAs voted…
Always being the different one. Having to adjust to other ways of thinking. Working with people who hold misogynistic attitudes. These are just a few things that are still experienced by women in male-dominated fields of study and work.
The Chapeau, les filles! (Hats Off to You) awards are given to women in Quebec to encourage and support those who choose to study in these fields and persevere. This year, two Dawson students have won at the provincial level: Erica Dubois in Mechanical Engineering Technology and Kausar Mussa in Computer Science Technology.
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It is a testament to a man鈥檚 popularity when the mere mention of his name brings a smile to everyone鈥檚 face followed by a cry of 鈥渉e鈥檚 so great!鈥�
Simeon Pompey鈥檚 reputation is not based only on popularity, but on his strength of character, his dedication to his students inside and outside the classroom, and the motivation to succeed he inspires in others.
On May 4, Simeon was honoured with a Forces Avenir award.聽Click Read More for the homepage news story and photos of Simeon with his family and his work family.
Last Modified: August 24, 2022
