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The Swap The Swap is the DSU's book exchange service where you can buy and sell books at a discounted price. The Swap on Instagram Our Features The Swap in numbers 454 Books handled by The Swap in the Fall 2024 semester The Swap received and handled 454 books, including books from previous semesters. It involved a system of putting sellers in contact with buyers, with no DSU monetary involvement! The books were all offered at 50% off the Dawson Bookstore price. 177 Total books reused 39% of the 454 books in The Swap's inventory were ultimately sold to new users! That's 177 books who were given a second life. 165 Students benefited from the service The Swap helped 165 students save money on books they would have had to buy for the full price at the bookstore, when a secondhand book is often barely used after a 15 week semester. 289 Books donated Some books were donated directly by sellers, who made the decision to offer these directly to the service instead of making a personal profit out of it. 1 952 $ Saved In total, that's 1 952$ saved for students, for an average of 24.72$ per transaction! The Swap is overseen by the VP Sustainability and Equity. For any questions, please contact: vp.sustain-equity@dawsonstudentunion.com Mail

BAN THE BOTTLE Thanks to many years of environmental activism from Dawson students, staff and faculty, Dawson College has successfully put a ban on the sale of plastic water bottles since 2013! Years later, we are still water bottle free and continue to encourage our students to lessen their use of disposable plastic water bottles in their everyday lives. Water Bottle registration will be during Frosh Week in September in the Lower Atrium. In the past, we came to realize that making the DSU bottles endlessly accessible had its repercussions. In an effort to make students more environmentally conscious, we have decided to limit the students to only ONE free bottle per year through registration at the DSU office. Only Dawson students will be entitled to a free bottle, but the possibility to purchase a bottle will be open for students, staff, and faculty at a reduced price of 5$.

Among the many events the Dawson Student Union has hosted, Geek Week holds a special place in the heart of many students. In October 2021, a huge number of students, from talented artists to cosplay enthusiasts worked hand in hand to spread the Geek spirit throughout campus. There were a huge variety of activities: Kahoot competitions, exciting raffles, fabulous loot prizes, cosplay contests, WII games, anime dubbing, fandom trivia and so much more. Geek Week was a fabulous opportunity to learn about Dawson’s diverse geek community and talented artists. For more information about Geek Week, please visit < Back Among the many events the Dawson Student Union has hosted, Geek Week holds a special place in the heart of many students. In October 2021, a huge number of students, from talented artists to cosplay enthusiasts worked hand in hand to spread the Geek spirit throughout campus. There were a huge variety of activities: Kahoot competitions, exciting raffles, fabulous loot prizes, cosplay contests, WII games, anime dubbing, fandom trivia and so much more. Geek Week was a fabulous opportunity to learn about Dawson’s diverse geek community and talented artists. For more information about Geek Week, please visit Another Successful Geek Week for The Books Written by Sarah Quach Between October 18 th to October 22 nd 2021, a beloved event was hosted by the Dawson Student Union and Campus Life and Leadership at the college: Geek Week! GEEK CULTURE AT ITS BEST Similarly to a myriad of other events that were put on hold due to the pandemic the previous year, Geek Week has come back roaming the hectic hallways of campus. Whether in Conrods, the 3C cafeteria or the upper atrium, a crowd of passionate students got together and shared their interests and inspiring talents. There was cosplay, as well as a multitude of workshops, from painting to Rubik’s cube tutorials. Students could buy a variety of fan art, prints, stickers, postcards and greeting cards in order to support these talented and artistic students. Essentially, multiple activities were organized in order to celebrate all interests that fell into the geek spectrum. Although it took place in the midst of a busy semester (it was the first semester on campus for the majority!), many students contributed to the event. Times might have been difficult; homework might have been piling up; mid-terms might have been haunting the students, but they pulled through! Geek Week was an excellent opportunity to escape from the overall stress of school. Whether these students spent hours talking and meeting new people, diving into long-winded dialogues or stopping by in between breaks, the word spread like wildfire. Several posters, Instagram posts and, most importantly, the capes hovering above the lockers in the lower atrium sent a clear message to all students: Geek Week is officially back at Dawson for another week of unexpected discoveries and happy reunions. A STRONG FAMILY AT THE CORE OF DAWSON Multiple volunteers from the Dawson Student Union took matters into their own hands in order to keep an energetic and welcoming atmosphere. They dedicated their time to get involved by guiding and managing the several workshops, from Kahoot competitions, exciting raffles, loot prizes to cosplay contests, etc. There were WII games, anime dubbing, fandom trivia and so many more thrilling activities. “Geek is often used inappropriately. It’s not something to be ashamed of. It’s about loving to do something different. Being a geek is not just being nerdy, it’s about having a passion for something.” - Florian Breault Florian was hosting the Rubik’s cube workshop during Geek Week. He was more than pleased to share his skills. “People are geeks, people are nerds and it’s so much fun. I genuinely love the atmosphere!” - Lina Privorotsky Despite the multiple Covid restrictions and lack of space in the upper atrium, legions of students were glad to be part of Dawson’s tight knit geek community. It was an auspicious opportunity to meet several new people and dive into new passions that were never considered before, as well as explore the everlasting universe of geekiness and its interesting insights! By any accounts, Geek Week was an event to remember! “We’re all geeks in a way!” -Abril Meza Among the many events the Dawson Student Union has hosted, Geek Week holds a special place in the heart of many students. In October 2021, a huge number of students, from talented artists to cosplay enthusiasts worked hand in hand to spread the Geek spirit throughout campus. There were a huge variety of activities: Kahoot competitions, exciting raffles, fabulous loot prizes, cosplay contests, WII games, anime dubbing, fandom trivia and so much more. Geek Week was a fabulous opportunity to learn about Dawson’s diverse geek community and talented artists. For more information about Geek Week, please visit Project Gallery Previous Next

Dawson Student Union is an accreditated student association representing more than 10 000 Cegep students from Dawson College for over 15 years... Dawson Student Union Welcome to your union! CONTACT US 3040 Sherbrooke West Office 2F.2 Montreal, QC H3Z 1A4 Canada By email only : info@dawsonstudentunion.com For DSU Health and Dental Plan (Insurance) Inquiries: +1 438 796 2640 or Studentcare Contact Form For Media R equests : media@dawsonstudentunion.com The Dawson Student Union conducts its activities on land which is the unceded traditional territory of the Kanien'kehá:ka . .....

Special Project Funding (SPF) Each year, the Dawson Student Union commits a portion of its budget to fund student-led projects, events or initiatives. The goal of Special Project Funding is to help students realize projects that impact the community or advance the experience of Dawson College students. The allocation of the fund is made on a rolling basis during the Fall and Winter semesters. Please note that you are encouraged to apply as early as possible when your project is ready. Usually, applications are reviewed within 7 days after submission. REQUIREMENTS: Be a Dawson College student May not solely be used for fundraising Must target the Dawson community or community at large directly Have duly completed the application process APPLICATION PROCESS: Complete the proposal template Complete the budget template Send the proposal and budget templates to the email: SPF@dawsonstudentunion.com . POST-FUNDING REPORT Complete the report Send the report via email to the DSU along with an updated budget containing exact numbers following the project and receipts/invoices For more information, please email SPF@dawsonstudentunion.com .

Dawson Composting With a big thanks to Green Earth Club, Sustainable Dawson and the Student Union, Dawson College has successfully been composting since 2016! What is Compostable? What is Not? Think Twice before you Throw!

Interested in learning more about the DSU General Elections ? Here are the important information to keep in mind. For more details please read the DSU Constitution found in the Governance Documents page. For any other inquiry please do not hesitate to contact general@dawsonstudentunion.com Positions in the DSU: DSU Executive Officers (7 positions) President Vice-President Internal Affaires and Operations Vice-President Finance Vice-President Academic & Advocacy Vice-President Student Life Vice-President External Affairs Vice-President Services and Sustainability Student Council (12 positions) Creative & Applied Arts (2) Continuing Education (2) Science, Medical Studies & Engineering (4) Social Science & Business Technologies (4) Past General Elections Spring 2021 General Elections 2022 For recent updates, information and announcements please follow @dawson_elections on instagram. To contact the Elections Commission team please visit their page: here . TIME LINE MAY 2-8 : Nomination Period MAY 9-16 : Campaign Period MAY 17-18 : Polling Days HOW TO VOTE Register to vote: here Vote : here Instructions: 1. Register via Google Form (linked above) 2. Go to voting website (linked above) a) Your ID is written as XXX-XXXX b) Your password is your first name in all caps 3. Choose one executive for each position 4. ONLY vote for a councillor your Academic sector CANDIDATES DEBATE (May 13) CANDIDATES RUNNING Executive Officers President Gurpreet "Gigi" Kaur (ACE) Allen La (REVAMP) Vice-President Internal Affairs and Operations Hanane Aouchiche (ACE) Daniela Diaz (REVAMP) Vice-President Finance Sabrina Vuong (ACE) Vice-President Academics and Advocacy Sophia El Bakir (ACE) Vice-President Student Life Kevin Labossière (ACE) Vice-President Services and Sustainability Benjamin Savard (ACE) Arslane Rostom-Lamouti (REVAMP) Vice-President External Affairs Kiana Lalavi (ACE) Adelka Felcarek-Hope (REVAMP) Student Councillors Creative & Applied Arts (CAA) Chaz Heritage Vacant Continuing Education (Conted) Vacant Vacant Science, Medical Studies & Engineering (SMSE) Najlaa Achouhal Kaylinda Lajoie Alvaro Torres Isabella Ruvo Bryan Vu Social Science & Business Technologies (SSBT) Sydney Levitt Thenral Nadarajah Jessica Maguire Lucia Quintero Lossada Isabelo Beli-En David Marischka Joseph Museyib Ahmadov Alex Dupré-Bordeleau

CULTURE & RELIGION CLUBS Official Club Status DAWSON CHINESE CULTURE CLUB (DCCC) The primary goal of the Dawson Chinese Culture Club is to promote cultural exchange and mutual understanding. It will provide an opportunity for all current students to gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. We will also build on traditional Chinese festivals and traditional cultural customs, and create a kind, friendly and warm "home" for all Dawson students. The club welcomes responsible, enthusiastic and caring students to join us and spread Chinese culture at dawson by showing a variety of talents, leaving the deepest mark in a limited pre-university career. The club emphasizes diversity and inclusion, and encourages students from different cultural backgrounds to participate. This means that not only the Chinese community in Dawson can join, but all those who are interested in Chinese culture are welcome. Please visit our Instagram, all the information is there! Official Club Status DAWSON CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (DCF) Dawson Christian Fellowship aims to be a group that creates a space for people of all different faith backgrounds to ask questions about Christianity and Jesus, to belong in community, and to experience spiritual growth. We come alongside Christian students as they learn what it means follow Jesus in the way they love and serve their peers, their school, and the world. Official Club Status MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION (MSA) The Muslim Student Association (MSA) is a student-led organization that provides a supportive community for Muslim students and promotes a deep understanding of Islam on campus. In the MSA, events such as prayer gatherings, cultural activities, educational workshops, and intellectual dialogues are hosted in order to foster spiritual growth, cultural awareness, and inclusivity amongst mainstream Muslim students of all backgrounds. The MSA puts emphasis on Islamic unity, including brotherhood and sisterhood. Official Club Status LATINO "In diversity, there is beauty and there is strength." -Maya Angelou Dawson LatinO aims to create a safe and diverse cultural space for every Latino, Hispanic, refugee or immigrant. We invite everyone to engage with our community through our different workshops and events: picnics, literary and linguistic tertulias, cooking competitions, seminars, dance events and more! Official Club Status NORTH AFRICA NOW (NAN) We pride ourselves to be an intellectual, multilingual space run by North Africans, for North Africans, and open to all who are interested in discussing orientalism, colonialism & decolonization, POC and Muslim representation in media, international law/relations, and more. NAN aims to be a safe space for discussion and dialogue for students no matter the background through our various events and meetings. Official Club Status AMICI D'ITALIA We are Dawson College's official Italian club, we accept people of all backgrounds and our goal at Dawson College is to celebrate the Italian heritage of the community. Our objectives are simple, have fun, play activities and overall learn more about Italy and its language. Official Club Status JEWISH STUDENT ASSOCIATION (JSA) The Jewish Student Association (JSA) is a community for students to connect with Jewish culture, traditions, and values. Through social events, cultural discussions, and holiday celebrations, JSA fosters belonging, leadership, and interfaith dialogue. Open to all students, JSA welcomes anyone interested in Jewish life and heritage. Official Club Status THE WORDLINGS The Wordlings is a club for anyone passionate about language, words, and creativity. We explore the art of communication, linguistics, and creative writing through discussions, workshops, and collaborative projects. Whether you're fascinated by wordplay, languages, or expression, The Wordlings is a place where language thrives. Official Club Status FILSAD FILSAD is an opportunity for both Filipinos and non-Filipinos to learn and promote the Philippine culture, tradition, and heritage through events and educational activities. Official Club Status Persian Arts and Recreation Society The Persian Arts and Recreation Society is committed to showcasing and celebrating Persian culture and organizing activities for traditional festivities.

Dawson Dinin' WHAT IS DAWSON DININ'? Dawson Dinin’ is a FREE food service provided by the DSU every Wednesday! The service was created to tackle food insecurity in the Dawson community, promote sustainable practices and a healthy lifestyle. HOW DOES IT WORK? Every WEDNESDAY: Drop off your LABELLED & CLEAN container at Conrod’s (on tables in front of the kitchen) before 11 AM. Pick up your container at 1:00 PM to enjoy your free meal. This service is open to all Dawson community members HOW TO VOLUNTEER? Dawson Dinin' always needs volunteers (regular or one-time basis) to help with the meal preparation and distribution. Learn new cooking skills (or enhance your current ones :), meet new people, and contribute to the Dawson Community today! Email: vp.ops-services@dawsonstudentunion.com Mail

Advocacy The Dawson Student Union is committed to the promotion and preservation of full-time and part-time students' rights at Dawson College. It is here to assist students who find themselves in strenuous situations by correctly identifying their needs and determining and executing the necessary course of action. Students can be assured that their confidentiality will be respected and that all persons will be treated with dignity and respect. If you are in need of assistance, please stop by the DSU office (2F.2) or email the VP Academics & Advocacy at vp.acad-advocacy@dawsonstudentunion.com to set up an appointment. Mail