Social Science Psychology profile student Jericho (Thelma) Meuyanui Chenui has enjoyed a unique program for young newcomers through Hockey 4 Youth. The organization welcomes new Canadians by providing free on-ice and off-ice programming. They have 11 programs in six cities across Canada and have worked with more than 500 newcomers, supporting kids from 42 different…
Earth Week celebrations will look a little different this year. That鈥檚 because the Office of Sustainability would like to offer the Dawson community opportunities to celebrate Earth Week throughout the academic year. In the past few weeks, the team organized a variety of activities for employees and students, including a bike prep workshop and salsa dance breaks.
From April 16-25, there are many opportunities for you to learn and reconnect with people, community and Nature!
There will be garden dig-in workshops, Living Campus Tours and much more.聽To see the full offering and to sign up, please use this .
Other events include:
People around the world will be participating in a four-day BioBlitz April 26-29, including students, staff, alumni, retirees, friends and neighbours of Dawson on Monday, April 29. Take a break and drop by the Peace Garden at Dawson anytime between 3 PM and 6 PM on April 29. This global BioBlitz is part of the .
Photo by Doug Smyth
Visit the link for the homepage news story and invite your friends and family to join you at Dawson on April 29!
More photos from the magical afternoon of April 8 at Dawson. Photo by Cornelia Howell, Department co-chairperson of Anthropology and Psychology Photos by Eric Desautels, Laboratory Technician, Physics Photo by Director General Diane Gauvin
Valentina Falci (Class of 2012, Interior Design) was featured last month as part of a series on 鈥渋nspiring women in aerospace.鈥�
Since 2017, Valentina has worked as an aircraft interior designer for Bombardier, a world leading manufacturer of business jets in Montreal. Prior to working there, she held other interior design jobs after graduating from Dawson鈥檚 three-year Interior Design program.
What does Valentina like best about her job? As a designer, she enjoys seeing creative ideas come to life, collaborating with clients or their team. Valentina鈥檚 job entails creating the interiors of Bombardier鈥檚 renowned business jets of the Challenger and Global families.
Interior Design Program Coordinator Kurt Holfeld is very proud of Dawson鈥檚 graduates and of Valentina: 鈥淐ongratulations to Valentina on this recognition. This honour is no surprise given the dedication that she showed during her studies at Dawson. Our grads continue to make us proud across many industries, including aerospace!鈥�
Visit the link to see the post by A茅ro Montr茅al, a consortium bringing together the leaders of the Quebec aerospace sector.
Montreal is in the zone of totality for the solar eclipse on the afternoon of Monday, April 8. Total solar eclipses occur when the moon passes in front of the sun, blocking out its light. Some people will be travelling to southern Quebec to see it, but we can enjoy this rare sight right at…
The Dawson Golf Classic is back for its 17th edition, taking place on Monday, June 10, 2024, at the scenic Whitlock Golf and Country Club in Hudson.
Anticipate an exciting lineup of prizes and special guests, with announcements coming in the weeks ahead. Stay tuned for registration details and event updates on the Dawson Golf Classic page at .
Dawson alumni, employees, and faculty enjoy reduced entry fees. Save the date for another memorable golfing experience!
星空传媒视频 is hosting Brain Awareness Week March 11 – 17. Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is a worldwide initiative aimed at igniting public interest and advocacy for brain sciences. Each March, institutions across the globe organize a variety of creative events within their communities. These activities are designed to showcase the marvels of the brain…
Simeon Pompey (Faculty, Community, Recreation and Leadership Training) has received national recognition for using the game of golf in a way to inspire and contribute to his community!
On Feb. 21, Simeon was named one of two recipients of the 2023 Lorie Kane Community Spirit Awards given by Golf Canada:
"Pompey earned the 2023 Lorie Kane Community Leader Award for his continuous devotion to helping others in his community through the sport of golf. Pompey has been a long-time supporter of First Tee which led him to be at the heart of the program鈥檚 success in Montr茅al since the launch of First Tee 鈥� Premier d茅辫补谤迟 Quebec in 2021. He has also played a key role in the launch of golf programming in the Indigenous community of Kahnawake, on the south shore of Montr茅al."
Visit the link for the full story on the Golf Canada website.
Last Modified: April 11, 2024
