LEISURE & HOBBY CLUBS

The Book Club is a space where readers and hoping-to-be-readers can meet and share our love of books with each other. We do monthly readings and then have in-person discussions, and we also have fun activities such as bookstore trips. If you'd like to be part of a community of book-lovers, join our Discord server and introduce yourself to become a member of the Book Club!

Do you like anime? Perhaps you've tried to learn Japanese? Or maybe you just want to find a welcoming community? Well, this club aims to bring together all people who enjoy media from Japan, as well as its culture! Join now!

The purpose of the Dawson Science Fiction and Fantasy Association is to promote literacy, creativity, collaboration and acceptance of self and of others through all forms of role-playing games, card games and board games. Sci-Fi also aims to educate the student body and faculty in the principles of science-fiction and fantasy as a modern pastime, expansive genre, and lifestyle. We welcome any and all Dawson students to our permanent space in room 2C.09.

Do you have a love for expressing yourself creatively and meeting new people? Are you interested in working with others, either in front or behind the camera? Or are you wanting to try new trends but are too shy to start on your own? If you want to get involved at Dawson and have a passion for media, consider joining the Dawson Media Club.       We are looking for dedicated members who either like to interview other students, edit videos, or work with filming equipment to capture fun interviews around campus with other students. Our goal is to share the opinions of the Dawson student body while getting to know others and having a good time. We also hope to create a fun and safe atmosphere where students can meet others with similar interests!       This club is definitely for you if you have a passion for journalism, media production, or event planning and want to be part of a community. If you are interested, contact us now!

The Dawson Debate Union's objective is to learn, develop and appreciate the art of debating. All are welcomed into the exciting world of debating whether they are a seasoned speaker or simply curious. There will be weekly debate sessions, formal and informal, that will sharpen our members' public speaking skills, their ability to research a wide variety of topics and master their abilities to work as a team. The Dawson Debate Union aims to provide each of our members with a rich and memorable experience as it consists of the perfect space to express thoughts, exchange ideas and connect with others in a fun, supportive and welcoming environment where every voice is heard!

The Dawson Chess Club is a community devoted to chess and other board games. We welcome people from all programs and skill levels to sit across the table from each other and connect while analyzing a game! We have both serious chess matches and more casual “Hustle chess” games. Together with weekly casual meetings, our club hosts everything casual meetings, exhibition matches with chess masters, and college-wide tournaments aswell as intercollegiate tournaments. Join our discord to interact with our community and announcements for upcoming events!

A club for gamers and non gamers a like. We play a variety of games from tons of different genres. Come unwind after class with a good game or a nice place to meet people and talk. We also host a variety of events with fun prizes like bragging rights. Located in 2C.09, come drop by as it's normally always open and we'd love to meet new people.

The Dawson Poetry Club is the perfect place to discover all things poetry for beginners and experts. We are dedicated to creating a space for students to write and explore different forms and genres of poetry while also being a place to socialize and share our common passion. Poetry offers us a way to see the world from a different perspective and is a way to connect with ourselves and others, making it a very personal and intimate art medium that we hope to encourage people to try out. While we do organize various events and workshops, we meet up once a week to discuss our "poem of the week" as well as share what we wrote for our weekly writing prompt (open to members/non-members). We choose the "poem of the week" based on our "poet of the month" (we choose one in English and French, and we are open to choosing one in another language as well). We also try to do all our meetings in different locations around Montreal to explore the city, discover local gems and support local businesses. Additionally, we try to support the local scene by promoting and attending poetry events around Montreal. We are here to ensure that we offer the best experience to our members to connect with each other, share their poems and learn everything they can about this unique form of artistic and literary expression.

A club for all kinds of tastes: Dawson’s Kitchen Food Club’s mission is to share our passion and knowledge about the culinary arts. Together, we engage to introduce students to new flavors, prepare diverse recipes, and try out all sorts of spices. Enjoy your meal!

A club that aims at creating a space for all astronomy enthusiasts and space-lovers to learn and have fun experiences through the various seminars and events to be held.