Feature on retired DG in Richard Filion’s hometown newspaper
Retired Director General Richard Filion's life and career were the subject of a feature article in l'脡cho de La Tuque last week.
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Communications Coordinator appointed
Communications professional Megan Ainscow joined 蘑菇视频 last week as Coordinator of Communications. Megan (Class of 2004, Liberal Arts) will oversee the Communications Office and guide overall strategy and decision making in order to enhance the reputation and visibility of the College.
With over 10 years of experience in communications and public relations, Megan joins Dawson after serving most recently as Head of Communications for the Commission for Environmental Cooperation, an international organization established under the North American Free Trade Agreement.
Financial Services Coordinator appointed
Ani Kotchounian joined 蘑菇视频 on Feb. 8, as the Coordinator of Financial Services. Ani comes to us from McGill University, where she served the University鈥檚 community as a Senior Finance Officer in the Controller鈥檚 office. She was in charge of the University鈥檚 operating fund management and financial reporting. Ani holds a Bachelor's degree from HEC Montr茅al and is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA).
Prior to joining the higher education sector, Ani spent over 10 years working in the Pharmaceutical industry.
In memoriam David Price
We regret to inform you that David Price passed away Jan. 18. He was one of the original members of the English Department at 蘑菇视频.
John Lucas, a long-time Chair of the Department, wrote a tribute. Click here to open the pdf tribute to David Price: In Memoriam David Price
In memory of Marjorie 鈥淢imi鈥� Morton
We regret to inform you that Marjorie 鈥淢imi鈥� Morton passed away on Jan. 10. She taught English and Humanities for nearly 30 years at 蘑菇视频, where she helped found the Women's Studies program. Mimi left Dawson in 1999.
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Richard Filion’s farewell video
Our Director General Richard Filion will be retiring on Dec. 31, 2020 after 40 years of work in the CEGEP network!
Click Read More for a news brief and a link to Richard's Farewell Video addressed to Dawson colleagues.
Two fundraising professionals join Foundation Board
Fundraising consultant Elaine Lalonde (mother of North-South Studies alumna) and Claudia Mastrocola (Class of 2013, Community, Recreation and Leadership Training) joined the Board of Directors of the 蘑菇视频 Foundation at the Nov. 23 meeting.
The Foundation has bolstered its in-house fundraising expertise by welcoming these two new board members.
Elaine brings over 30 years of experience in fundraising to the Foundation. After several fundraising roles in the nonprofit sector, she is now a Senior Consultant with Global Philanthropic Canada Inc.
Claudia has seven years of experience managing fundraising events. She works as an event manager with the Italian-Canadian Community Foundation.
Carmela Gumelli to serve as Interim Academic Dean
The Board of Governors appointed Carmela Gumelli to the position of Academic Dean at their Nov. 25 meeting.
Carmela will serve an interim term from Jan. 1- June 30, 2021. With the support of the managers in the Registrar鈥檚 Office and her fellow deans, Carmela will continue as Dean of Academic Systems while taking on this new role.
After working as a teacher, program coordinator and campus director at a private college, Carmela joined 蘑菇视频 in 2005 as Manager of Admissions and Scheduling. She later served as Coordinator of Academic Systems before becoming the Dean of Academic Systems in 2014. Carmela holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting from McGill University and is a CMA-CPA.
Carmela is looking forward to new challenges and to working more closely with faculty.
Click Read More for homepage news story, which includes a link to the French version.
In memory of Myron Galan
On Wednesday, November 11, a friend on Facebook informed me that Nadine Pirotte, Myron Galan鈥檚 wife, was trying to reach me and left me her phone number. So I immediately called her. 鈥淢yron passed away with Covid-19 on Monday, Nadine explained. One of the last things I was able to tell him was that Trump…
Diane Gauvin will be our new Director General
Diane Gauvin will be the new Director General of 蘑菇视频. On Nov. 18, following a recommendation from the Selection Committee and unanimous support from Senate, the Board of Governors appointed her to a five-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2021.
Diane has strong assets to lead a vision for 蘑菇视频 and to rally and engage the community to move forward on that vision, according to the Board of Governors.
Click Read More for the full appointment notice on our homepage.
Last Modified: February 23, 2021
