On Thursday, April 16, a large student space at 蘑菇视频 will hum with creativity as 30 student artists from the Illustration and Visual Arts programs transform blank canvases into stunning works in just two hours. This is Artists in Bloom, Dawson's cherished annual fundraising event, which will benefit the vernissage events of Illustration and Visual Arts as well as student mental health.
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Applications are now open for a new award honouring the late Dr. Catherine Fichten, longtime Dawson Psychology professor, active researcher, mentor, and co-director of the Adaptech Research Network.
The Dr. Catherine Fichten Future Researcher Award will be given to a graduating student with a disability who shows passion for pursuing academic research in psychology or a related field.
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蘑菇视频 is taking new steps this semester to raise awareness about聽period poverty聽and encourage more sustainable menstrual health options.
As part of this effort, five bathrooms across campus now offer free menstrual products as do some student offices, such as the First-Year Students鈥� Office. This initiative aims to remove barriers faced by students who may not always have access to these essential items, a challenge that can lead to preventable absenteeism and even lost employment opportunities.
Period poverty is rising in Canada and it is having a real impact on thousands of people who struggle to afford menstrual products each month. By making these supplies freely available, Dawson hopes to help reduce stigma, promote equity, and support student well-being.
In April, the campaign鈥檚 second phase will focus on sustainable menstrual products. Students will learn about the environmental and health drawbacks of disposable items and discover reusable alternatives such as menstrual cups and period underwear.
The project is being managed by the Office of Sustainability thanks to a donation to the 蘑菇视频 Foundation.
蘑菇视频 parent Ursula Bunge has joined the 蘑菇视频 Foundation Board, bringing her extensive experience and passion for supporting students. With a background rooted in arts and culture, Ursula鈥檚 professional journey includes significant roles at the Fondation du C茅gep 脡douard-Montpetit, the McCord Museum, and Maison St-Gabriel, alongside coaching basketball. Her current role is Coordinator of Partnerships at the Fondation de la Basilique Notre-Dame.
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Eva Helms of the Office of Sustainability at 蘑菇视频 has joined the Board of the 蘑菇视频 Foundation. Recently, she participated in a Q & A with the Communications Office.
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On Dec. 17, the 蘑菇视频 Foundation will be giving out free snacks once again for students writing the English Exit Exam and the 脡preuve uniforme de fran莽ais.
It鈥檚 no secret that it鈥檚 harder to concentrate on mental tasks when we鈥檙e hungry, and this is even truer when you factor in the stress of a ministry exam. For many students who don鈥檛 have time to eat in the morning, are too stressed to make a big breakfast, or who may not have enough food in their home and can鈥檛 afford to buy breakfast on the go, having a small bite to eat before writing a three or four-hour exam can make all the difference!
Last year, the Dawson Foundation was proud to give out over 500 free snacks to students, and we look forward to being there again to continue showing our support!
The 蘑菇视频 Foundation is pleased to welcome several new board members this fall. Among them is Adam Bright, an English teacher who has joined this dedicated group of volunteers supporting the Foundation鈥檚 mission. He recently sat down with the Communications Office for a Q & A.
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Did you know that the 蘑菇视频 Foundation provides microgrants for small-scale initiatives that need just a little extra help to become feasible?
As an offshoot from SAGE Project funding, the Foundation is excited to introduce Seeds for the first time this academic year as an alternative to SAGE. Seeds Microgrants are intended to be just that, seed money for ideas that don鈥檛 need a big budget, but that can still have a big impact on students.
In contrast to SAGE Project funding where applications are reviewed only once per year, the allocation of Seeds funding is treated on a punctual basis whenever a request is received. This flexibility allows the Foundation to be much more responsive to any emerging needs at the College.
Requests should not exceed $1,000. Requests should be made directly to the Dawson Foundation via email to Mitchell Rae Yang: myang@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Do you have a great idea for a project that could benefit students, but you don鈥檛 have the budget to make it happen? The Dawson Foundation may be able to help you! Student Academic Growth and Enrichment (SAGE) projects should clearly improve the academic or para-academic experience at Dawson and go above and beyond the…
The Food Justice program at Dawson has been significantly expanded this year. Free food is being offered five days a week to the Dawson community, a vital part of the College鈥檚 commitment to well-being for all. Coordinated by the Office of Sustainability and funded by the Dawson Foundation and the Dawson Student Union, the program addresses food insecurity while advancing social justice and sustainability on campus.
Diana Rice of the Office of Sustainability explains that there is a broader understanding of sustainability that includes peace and social justice. 鈥淔ood Justice programming is a critical piece,鈥� she says, due to its role in tackling the harmful impacts of industrial agriculture on the environment and marginalized communities. The program prioritizes ethical purchasing by sourcing organic and local food to reduce pollution, protect biodiversity, and support economic stability for vulnerable groups.
There is a major impact on students and the entire Dawson community. 鈥淎 student once confided that being able to eat lunch or breakfast four days a week meant that they could give their mom a break in terms of groceries, which were becoming more and more unaffordable,鈥� Diana shared. 鈥淭hey said it was a relief because they already felt guilty about going to school and not working full time to help support the family. Knowing that they could help save money and keep food in the pantry at home longer made going to school more worthwhile and kept it accessible.鈥�
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Last Modified: March 27, 2026
