
Teeing up the Dawson Golf Classic for 2027
The Dawson Golf Classic is set to return in 2027. Under new leadership, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Foundation is reviving this popular annual fundraising event.
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The Dawson Golf Classic is set to return in 2027. Under new leadership, the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Foundation is reviving this popular annual fundraising event.
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Seasoned fundraiser and community leader Anthony Johnson began his new role as Executive Director of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Foundation on Sept. 8. Most recently, he served as Interim Executive Director of AIDS Community Care Montreal (ACCM). Passionate about animal welfare, Anthony spent many years with the Montreal SPCA, where he helped raise more than $40 million in support of the organization's mission.
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A new collaborative mural is bringing colour, creativity and calm to the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Library, thanks to support from the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Foundation.
°Õ¾±³Ù±ô±ð»åÌýIn Bloom, the large-scale artwork is now installed in the 6E wing of the Library, on the wall facing Wood Avenue. Tucked into the last section of shelves on the left side off the corridor, the mural transforms an otherwise quiet study area into a vibrant visual experience.
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Adamo Petosa creates space each week for students to relax, share food and coffee, and connect, right in the middle of the Geology Department’s rock collection. “I guess it comes from my Italian origins,â€� said Dawson’s sole Geology faculty member. “I would keep my door open and welcome students who wanted to stay and work…
The Artists in Bloom fundraising event at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ, held on April 16, was a vibrant celebration of creativity and community. The 28th edition of the event raised $11,000 in support of student mental health and vernissage events for students in Illustration and Visual Arts programs. “The talent of the 29 student artists and the…

On Thursday, April 16, a large student space at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ 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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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ is taking new steps this semester to raise awareness about period poverty 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’ 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’s 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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Foundation.

Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ parent Ursula Bunge has joined the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Foundation Board, bringing her extensive experience and passion for supporting students. With a background rooted in arts and culture, Ursula’s professional journey includes significant roles at the Fondation du Cégep Édouard-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 Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ has joined the Board of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Foundation. Recently, she participated in a Q & A with the Communications Office.
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Photo credit: Sarah de Guzman
Last Modified: October 1, 2026