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Humanities courses helped ÆßÐDzʿª½± grad find his way and his why

September 27th, 2023

What’s the point? was the theme of the Humanities and Public Life Conference the week of Sept. 18 at ÆßÐDzʿª½± and a graduate returned to answer this question in a most convincing way.

Andreas Nicolaidis-Gagnon (Class of 2022, Social Service) only met teacher Daniel Goldsmith after he took his Humanities course online during the pandemic. They continue to enjoy a lively discussion on What’s App about the themes in the Enlightened ConsciousnessÌýcourse. It was through this ongoing conversation that Daniel had the idea to invite Andreas back to ÆßÐDzʿª½± to speak to students about the value of Humanities courses.

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All are welcome at ÆßÐDzʿª½± Open House 2023

September 27th, 2023

For the first time in four years, ÆßÐDzʿª½± is opening our doors to welcome everyone on the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 22 from 1 PM to 4 PM. No reservations required; just come!

It is important to note that everyone is welcome to visit Open House, apply for programs and attend ÆßÐDzʿª½±, whether or not you hold an English eligibility certificate.

Visit the link for the homepage story with all the details.


Good times and happy reunions at first Homecoming

September 27th, 2023

“I met my best friend at ÆßÐDzʿª½± and we came together.â€

“ÆßÐDzʿª½± made such an impact on me during my first years in Canada; I had to come.â€

“There is just something special about the ÆßÐDzʿª½± community and I had to come back and be part of it again.â€

These were the sorts of comments we heard from graduates, retirees, employees and even current students who attended ÆßÐDzʿª½±â€™s first-ever Homecoming on Sept. 23.

Special thanks to the Homecoming Organizing Committee, the staff who worked on a Saturday to make it happen, the teachers who hosted reunions and our event sponsors: the Burgundy Lion Group, Shaughnessy Café and Chartwells Canada.

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Great time at the Welcome Back Corn Roast

September 13th, 2023

The weather was great and so was the turnout for the annual Welcome Back Corn Roast on Sept. 7. The Campus Life team of Student Services brought back favourites, like cotton candy and added some new things, like bubble tea (boba).

Visit the link below to see some photos from the day on Campus Life's Instagram post.


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ÆßÐDzʿª½± Dining on now through Sept. 21

September 13th, 2023

Every lunch hour from now through Wednesday, Sept. 20, you are invited to drop off your reusable container at the Conrod’s kitchen prior to 11:30 AM. Come back at 1 PM and pick up your container filled with a satisfying and free vegan lunch. This is our beloved tradition of ÆßÐDzʿª½± Dining- Peace Week edition.

ÆßÐDzʿª½± Dining ends on Thursday, Sept. 21 in the evening. That day, ÆßÐDzʿª½± Dining is a supper (dinner) of the closing event Dinner & Drag in 5B.16. Drop off your reusable container by 4:30 PM outside of 5B.16. Come back to 5B.16 at 5:15 PM and eat your ÆßÐDzʿª½± Dining meal while enjoying a Drag show by House of Manny.

ÆßÐDzʿª½± Dining is sponsored by the Peace Centre and the ÆßÐDzʿª½± Student Union. If you are interested in volunteering for ÆßÐDzʿª½± Dining during Peace Week, please contact Diana Rice, drice@dawsoncollege.qc.ca


Humanities and Public Life Conference begins Monday, Sept. 18

September 13th, 2023

The weeklong Humanities and Public Life Conference begins Monday, Sept. 18.

There is a full program of speakers, including a former student of organizer Daniel Goldsmith, Andreas Nicolaidis-Gagnon. His talk is entitled "Humanities at ÆßÐDzʿª½± Helped Me See What’s Important."

Daniel said Andreas "is currently doing a degree in social work at McGill, and he was deeply impacted by all of his humanities courses. I think for students wondering "what's the point of doing humanities," he will give some excellent answers!"Ìý

Consult the program: HPL 2023 Program


Homecoming Q & A

September 13th, 2023

ÆßÐDzʿª½±â€™s first-ever Homecoming is almost here!

We brought your questions to ÆßÐDzʿª½±â€™s Homecoming organizing team: Megan Ainscow (Class of 2004, Liberal Arts), Carey-Ann Pawsey (Class of 1990, Social Science), and Christine Layne (Class of 2015, Laboratory Technology- Analytical Chemistry).

Q: Who is coming to Homecoming?

A: As of Sept. 13, about 800 people have sent an RSVP to ÆßÐDzʿª½±â€™s Homecoming 5 à 7 and another 800 have indicated that they are going or interested on the

We know that retired and current teachers, graduates and current and retired employees are planning to attend.

For all the Q & As, please visit the link below.


Humanities and Public Life Conference is Sept. 18-21

August 30th, 2023

The constant news of crises, from Covid to climate change to wars to the rise of extremist ideology, has left many people disoriented and wondering how to navigate these uncertain times.Ìý Questions central to the humanities like: what does it mean to lead a fully human life? What should we value, and why? To whom can I look for guidance? are more important than ever.Ìý

From Sept. 18-21, 2023, we will explore them during the Humanities and Public Life Conference. The conference will help us to connect the dots, zoom out to see the big picture, and provide a bridge between great ideas and real-world situations.

Stay tuned to D News, D Announcements and the Events calendar for program details.


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