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Celebrating Dawson’s Permanent Art Collection

The Warren G. Flowers Gallery is celebrating the college’s permanent art collection through an upcoming exhibition that features artworks created by Dawson students between 1993 and 2026.

The Study Collection comprises outstanding examples of student work that have been gathered for pedagogical purposes. Some of these works are donated by Visual Arts graduates when they return to the college as guest speakers or to exhibit their current work.

In the vitrine facing the Upper Atrium cafeteria, selected prints by Indigenous students will be featured. Highlighting artistic ingenuity, these works are featured together to amplify their voices, to encourage truthful listening, and to celebrate their inspiring expressions of resilience.

Exhibition dates: Oct. 7 to Nov. 16. The opening hours are 11 AM-7 PM, Monday through Friday.

Vernissage: Thursday, Oct. 8, 5-7 PM—all are welcome!

The Joel Tyrell Classic – Happening this Weekend!

A men’s and women’s Division 1 basketball tournament hosted by Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, featuring 10 of the most competitive teams in Canada, has been a tradition each October. The 2026 edition is taking place Oct. 9 to 11.

The Joel Tyrell Basketball Classic has a deep tradition within Canada’s basketball community. The tournament happens preseason for the Quebec and Ontario teams. It is really an opportunity for the schools to see how they measure up against one another with an eye on national rankings and the spring 2027 CCAA Basketball Nationals at Mohawk College (men’s) and Columbia Bible College (women’s).

This edition will see the women’s division made up of Mohawk College (Ontario), Montmorency (Quebec), Ahuntsic (Quebec), Humber College (Ontario), Durham College (Ontario), Loyalist College (Ontario), and our Dawson Blues. The men’s division features Humber College, Ahuntsic, Mohawk College, Vanier College (Quebec), Durham College, John Abbott College (Quebec), Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf (Quebec), Cégep de Thetford (Quebec), and our Dawson Blues.

It is guaranteed to be an exciting weekend with a thrilling lineup! There’s a game for everyone!

Come out and support our men’s and women’s Blues as they take the court. Tickets must be purchased on site. Cards only; no cash accepted.

Teams will be running food concession stands as a fundraiser so you can enjoy snacks and drinks courtside. 

Friday, October 9
Women – 5 PM Dawson vs. Durham
Men – 9 PM Dawson vs. Algonquin

Saturday, October 10
Women – 3 PM Dawson vs. Humber

Sunday, October 11
Women – 10:15 AM Dawson vs. Mohawk
Men – 1:45 PM Dawson vs. Humber

Ticket Prices:
Kids under 12 – free all weekend
Friday: $10 (one admission price allowing you to watch all games)
Saturday and Sunday: $15 (per day – all games)

LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE: Deadline October 12 – David Oliver and Harry Fainsilber Memorial Awards

The Awards Office is still accepting nominations for the following awards:
→David Oliver Award – $1000
​​Ģ¹½ÊÓƵ faculty or staff members can nominate students for this award.
→Harry Fainsilber Memorial Award – $500
Faculty of the Mathematics Department can nominate students for this award.
For more details, visit /awards-scholarships/nominate/

You may nominate through your Omnivox portal (Student Services > Awards and Scholarships)
The nomination deadline is October 12, 2026.
If you would like to participate in one of our Awards Selection Committees, please sign up here:

/awards-scholarships/awards-selection-committee-sign-up-form/

AEC Programs Currently Accepting Applications

Network Administration & Support

A.E.C. Program ELJ.3B
(1260 hours) Full-time – Intensive
Program scheduled to start: January 25, 2027
Application deadline: November 08, 2026

Late application deadline: November 29, 2026
Late applicants (those applying after the deadline date) can apply late online, but will only be considered if space permits.

Note: Program duration: January 25, 2027, to February 2028

Accounting Principles and Related Computer Applications

Q&A Session:
Monday, October 19 at 6:00 p.m. – Online via Microsoft Teams
A.E.C. Program LCA.6X
(885 hours) Full-time – Intensive – Day
Program scheduled to start: January 25, 2027
Application deadline: November 08, 2026
Late application deadline: November 29, 2026

Late applicants (those applying after the deadline date) can late-apply online, but will only be considered if space permits.
Note: Program duration: January 25, 2027 – September 2027.
More information about the two AECs and to apply: AEC (Attestation d’études collégiales)

Ongoing Series: Indigenous Perspectives

Upcoming Dawson Blues Teams Games

A reminder that the first of two Fall Open Houses is coming up. The first is taking place on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and features all pre-university and technical programs in Science, Medical Studies and Engineering.

Let all potential applicants that you know that it is taking place and that they can keep up to date about what is going to take place along with signing up to the Destination Dawson newsletter here.