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After “Rebellion” students discuss climate change at Feb. 18 panel

February 9th, 2021

Five inspiring Dzʿ students and alumni will discuss their views and actions on the Climate Crisis at the Environmental Seminar at Dzʿ (virtually) on Feb. 18 at 10 a.m.

The 2019 climate march was featured in an episode of David Suzuki's The Nature of Things entitled "Rebellion". The mobilization of the College was spearheaded by the Green Earth Club. Students will discuss their involvement in the march as youth activists and present their current projects.

Presentations will be followed by a Q & A. This panel is being moderated by Brian Mader and introduced by Anna-Liisa Aunio. Please watch the episode Rebellion, which is available free on CBC Gem here:

E-mail bpoirier@dawsoncollege.qc.ca to book your class for the panel.


Powerful stories bring Indigenous perspectives to higher education

February 9th, 2021

Storytelling is at the heart of the oral cultures of Indigenous peoples in Canada. A unique project in Quebec led by Dzʿ faculty uses storytelling to advance the inclusion and welcome of Indigenous cultures and students in higher education institutions.

“Our project is about changing the culture in academic institutions, underlining the need for Indigenous people to have leadership roles within these institutions and making sure that Indigenous perspectives are reflected and part of the educational experience for everyone,” explained Michelle Smith, a faculty member of Dzʿ’s Cinema | Communications Department and principal investigator.

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Thirza Cuthand: Reclamations

February 9th, 2021

When the pandemic first struck last March, curator and Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery administrator Rhonda Meier, began thinking of what could be done if life stayed completely online for the next six or more months. With online projects being the obvious solution, she leapt to program Thirza Cuthand, a Plains Cree/Scots artist whose work first intrigued her in Vancouver in 2003. At Indian Acts, a conference on indigenous performance art, a very young Cuthand presented a video candidly discussing her struggle with depression.

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Help promote Information Evening Feb. 3

January 26th, 2021

Information Evening is a virtual event on Feb. 3 from 6 - 8 p.m. for students considering applying to Dzʿ. It is the last recruitment push before the application deadline of March 1.

The spotlight is on five programs: Community, Recreation and Leadership Training; Computer Science; Industrial Design; Laboratory Technology - Analytical Chemistry; and Medical Ultrasound Technology.

Brand-new videos featuring testimonies from students, teachers and graduates will be rolled out on Dzʿ's social media channels in the next few days.

Click Read More to see the Industrial Design video.


Students encourage teachers to use Sustainable Happiness in class at Ped Days

January 26th, 2021

At Ped Days on Jan. 20, the tables were turned as students taught teachers for the first time at the annual professional development event for teachers.

Four final-year CRLT students shared Sustainable Happiness with teachers in the hopes of making students and teachers in virtual classrooms more connected, engaged and happy.

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Montreal UN Conference hosted by Dzʿ drew 500 participants

December 15th, 2020

Dzʿ hosted the 7th Edition of the Montreal United Nations Conference on Nov. 20-22. This is an important Model United Nations event that welcomes delegates from both the Greater Montreal Area and abroad.

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Photography exhibit can be viewed from outside

December 15th, 2020

Take a stroll along de Maisonneuve Blvd. along the walls of Dzʿ and you can see the third-year photography students' exhibit, Interrupted, until Jan. 15.

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ALC University/Careers Fair – Fall 2020

November 19th, 2020

The ALC University/Jobs Fair is on this week through Friday. Faculty from local universities are invited to discuss studies in ALC related fields. This year’s Fair will take place across different days and terms. For this term, we have presentations next week from Concordia faculty: Communication Studies, Design + Computational Arts, Film Production, Film Studies, Journalism, Studio Arts and Translation.

Next term we will invite guests from Art History, Creative Writing and English. Stay tuned! For more information, contact Cheryl Simon at csimon@dawsoncollege.qc.ca


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Today @10: Discover the world of bees

November 19th, 2020

Join the Virtual Bee Workshop with students in the Environmental Studies Profile Thursday November 19, 2020 Time: 10:00am Join the Bee https://dawsoncollege.zoom.us/j/93389669744 www.alveole.buzz

DAWSCON is on!

November 19th, 2020

DAWSCON, the free software conference at Dzʿ, is on as usual this year. The fifth annual conference for students and developers will be taking place virtually on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021.

“This year, we’re going international because we can,” said organizer and Computer Science faculty member Ken Fogel. “It is really exciting having a lot of speakers. Programmers make a commitment to lifelong learning and DAWSCON is a great opportunity to continue learning.”


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