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COMMUNITY & ACTIVISM CLUBS Official Club Status THE LEGACY The primary objective of The Legacy is to create a welcoming and inclusive space for individuals to meet and connect. We aim to raise awareness about the unique experiences and challenges faced by Afro-Carebeans. Moreover, our club seeks to promote the rich and diverse cultures of African and Caribbean countries, serving as a platform for cultural exchange and appreciation. Official Club Status LAW CLUB The Dawson Law Club fosters an environment which is conducive to all students, regardless of their program of study. The goal of this club is not to provide legal education, but rather to cultivate and nurture an interest students might have in broad aspects relating to law. During the semester, students can expect public speaking, oral advocacy and critical thinking skills to be honed through various activities available to all of the Dawson student body. It is important to note that the Dawson Law Club is an educational extracurricular run by students, for the students, and therefore does not reflect the structure of a legal aid institution Official Club Status GREEN EARTH CLUB The environment is the most important and most precious resource that we have. We as humans have made a great deal of mistakes, and among them is treating the earth, the air and the waters as if they were disposable. We at Green Earth are motivated to spreading as much awareness as we can about this dire issue, mobilizing students to take action against policies that would seek to threaten that precious asset and supporting groups who share our views and seek to make the world a better place for us all. Fighting for the environment for 51 years and counting! Official Club Status DAWSON FEMINIST UNION The Dawson Feminist Union is a club that advocates for women's rights and gender equity in the world, especially in our community at Dawson. We host events and fundraisers that give visibility to people and organizations who are actively supporting genders' rights. Official Club Status ETCETERA Founded in 1985 by Joe Rose, Etcetera is Dawson's 2SLGBTQIA+ club. Our club offers a safe space for queer students, but also multiple opportunities, thanks to our ties with external organisms. Plus, getting involved in the club can lead to bringing more opportunities and events to fellow queer students. Etcetera is a shapeshifter: it relies on responding to our community's needs, whichever they may be, and on spreading awareness about the beauty of our community but also about the issues our community faces. Official Club Status SOLIDARITY FOR PALESTINIAN HUMAN RIGHTS DAWSON (SPHR DAWSON) SPHR Dawson is a Palestinian solidarity club committed to advancing the Palestinian cause through a number of initiatives aimed at raising awareness, building solidarity, and celebrating Palestinian culture. Our dynamic range of activities include thought-provoking film screenings, engaging discussions, and educational workshops. For student resources and information about Palestine, please visit our Linktree. Stay updated on our activities and upcoming events by following us on Instagram. There, you’ll find the latest news, event highlights, and information about our initiatives (please note that our username will be updated shortly). Official Club Status Society of Social Sciences Join SOS, where students from all programs can explore the vast realm of the social sciences, including law, psychology, commerce, technology, sociology, and more. We blend intellectual learning with fun through events like Career Development Seminars, Family Feud, Mock Job Interviews, Jeopardy, Resume Workshops, Movie Night, and we're always coming up with new ideas! Follow the link in our Instagram bio @sosdawson to become part of our community and stay updated on the exciting events we have in store for you! Official Club Status Dawson Business Association Do you want to change the world? Us too. By joining this club, you will meet the future entrepreneurs of Montreal and develop crucial skills for running a successful business.

Bill 96 Protest Read below more information, spread awareness. The protest will be on May 14th. May 14 Protest YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED Write a letter to MNA Scan the QR. Enter your postal code. Click on the politician’s face. Go down to “Contact Information.” Click on blue email link. Write email. Click send. Share Share the petition with your friends or family on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc). We need to make sure we spread awareness of this issue. French version of the petition: Click Here English version of the petition: Click Here Attend Protest Contact the Premier of Quebec, Premier François Legault here . You can copy paste these letters and sign or customize: Template letter to Premier in French Template letter to Premier in English Position on Bill 96 The Coalition of Anglophone students Association of Quebec (CASAQ) disagrees with section II of the Bill 96 pertaining to college and university education, which establishes a 17.5% student admissibility quota reserved for incoming francophone and allophone students of all available seats to anglophone CEGEPs, and which implements a mandatory exit exam in French, for the following reasons: The Bill restricts individual rights of students to decide their language of education in relation to their career objectives Students and CEGEP administrations were not implicated nor consulted in the conception of the Bill The Bill places francophone students at a disadvantage while intensifying competition for admission to anglophone CEGEPs meaning that that admission to collegiate institutions will not be completely based on merit The Bill forces students to take an additional exam in order to graduate, which constitutes an additional source of stress The Bill makes special provisions for certain foreign students, who are favoured in the selection process for admission to anglophone CEGEPs while being exempted from the final exit exam in French The Bill does not take into consideration students attending English CEGEP who decide to attend French university The Bill disregards other decisive factors (i.e. student life quality, location) that lead up to students’ final decision when considering possible CEGEPs Instead, and to fulfill the Bill’s objective of preserving the vitality of the French language, the CASAQ suggests: Promoting French-language cultural activities Ensuring the accessibility of study and career opportunities in French Encouraging the translation of certain academic documents into both languages Making available to students a universal guide to bilingual terminology for each discipline Creating a network of guest lecturers and francophone researchers Imposing in the curriculum a third course in francophone literature or a new course in Quebec culture. QCGN Webinar he Quebec Community Groups Network (QCGN), in collaboration with the English Parents’ Committee Association (EPCA), Quebec English School Boards Association (QESBA), and Quebec Federation of Home & School Associations (QFHSA), hosted a webinar on the impact of Bill 96 on student success. Education has been at the forefront of ongoing discussions in Bill 96’s clause-by-clause review, and questions remain about the impact of a freeze on enrolment and additional obligatory courses in French on student success. In this webinar, we heard from: Christian Corno, Director General of Marianopolis College; Alexandrah Cardona, President of the Dawson Student Union; Katherine Korakakis, President of the English Parents’ Committee Association; Cindy Finn, Director General of the Lester B. Pearson School Board. This webinar was moderated by Michael Goldbloom, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Bishop's University.

Dawson Brushes off the Welcome Mat for Old and New Students Alike < Back Dawson Brushes off the Welcome Mat for Old and New Students Alike Dawson Brushes off the Welcome Mat for Old and New Students Alike Students show old and new cohorts Dawson campus after many months closed November 23rd, 2021 by Isabella Ruvo Welcome Week was divided into three components during the 9th to 16th of August: Zoom info sessions; pre-recorded videos by the academic administration and student services; in-person visits. Due to lower COVID-19 restrictions, old and new students were finally able to visit campus and participate in Dawson’s student life. During this time, students were invited to take a small tour given by second and third years. Welcome Week gave Dawson College a chance to finally have some life in its halls once again. ONLINE Program specific Zoom info sessions were given the 10th to 12th of August. This gave students a chance to learn more pertinent information about their programs. They wouldn’t have to start the semester going in cold turkey. For most, this was their first year, first semester, first everything, which can be very stressful. That’s why Dawson tried to share as many details as they could with the future student body. “Getting to meet some people from my program really eased my transition into Cegep. I didn’t have any friends in my courses but I was able to make new ones easily!” - Anonymous . Students also got to meet their program coordinator(s), which made the experience much more humane. It was comforting to know there was someone you could rely on for your education. VISITORS The highlight of Welcome Week was being able to have students visiting the college. After a year and a half of COVID-19 limiting the number of students on campus, it was nice to see some old and new faces inhabiting the school. Guided tours lasted about 10 to 15 minutes, where they were shown the important locations of the school such as the library, the cafeteria, the atrium, etc. Many newcomers were shocked at seeing the many escalators going up but none going back down. One of the many things to learn about how to get around campus. “I think it was pretty fast, and we just went through the college a little too fast and I couldn’t really remember the places but it was really fun overall.” –Najlaa Achouhal. VOLUNTEERS Not only were there volunteers to give tours, but there were many other volunteers set up in Conrod’s, spreading information and goodies. Tables set up to promote the DSU, the hive and the plant were all present. Their aim was to share with new students what campus life looks like and encourage newcomers to join student-run initiatives. By following the clubs on Instagram, students would receive goodies such as DSU merch, reusable straws, bamboo utensils, etc. “Even though I’ve been at Dawson for 2-3 years, this was my first volunteering experience and it was fun and very entertaining because people made it fun.”-- Anonymous DSU volunteers felt the good vibes collaborating with one another even if for some, it was their first time volunteering. “20 on 10! People that came up to me were so nice so quickly. I didn’t feel out of place and they would hold my hand helping me with tasks.” -Fay. Summary for newsletter: From the 9th to the 16th of August, Dawson welcome its old and new students in a hybrid format. The start of semesters are always tricky but Fall 2021 was even more so because students had hardly stepped foot on Dawson grounds in months. Thankfully, DSU had a team of volunteers that set up tables to welcome them and tours to show them around. Click here to read more about it. Project Gallery Previous Next

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Elections General Elections are done once a year in the spring time to elect: DSU Executive Officers and Student Councilors . 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 (8 positions) President Vice-President Operations & Services Vice-President Finance Vice-President Academic Affairs & Advocacy Vice-President Student Life Vice-President External Affairs Vice-President Services and Equity Vice-President Internal Affairs & Communications Student Council (16 positions) Creative & Applied Arts (3) Continuing Education (3) Science, Medical Studies & Engineering (5) Social Science & Business Technologies (5) Past General Elections Spring 2021 Spring 2022 By 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 AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 7 : Nomination Period SEPTEMBER 8-18 : Campaign Period SEPTEMBER 19-22 : Polling Days HOW TO VOTE Vote : here Instructions: 1. Click link above (linked above) 2. Sign in with your Dawson College email (example.example@dawsoncollege.qc.ca ) 3. Vote for DSU Executive positions 4. Choose the Academic sector you belong to and vote for the candidates of your sector's councillor(s) CANDIDATES DEBATE (September 16) CANDIDATES RUNNING Executive Officers Vice-President Finance Sabrina Vuong (ACE) Stefano Pangilinan Vice-President Internal Affairs and Communications Gabriela Aragon (ACE) Adam Semergian Vice-President Student Life Kevin Labossière (ACE) Student Councillors Please click on the candidate names to access their IG campaign. Creative & Applied Arts (CAA) Jacob Boily Deidra Robinson Continuing Education (Conted) Mohammad Parsa Parthib Chakroborty Science, Medical Studies & Engineering (SMSE) Brenda Truong Social Science & Business Technologies (SSBT) Nate Gervais Athi Thilagaraj Jessica Maguire

Dawson Elections Commission The Dawson Elections Commission is responsible for overseeing and administering all DSU elections and referenda. The Elections Commission ensures that elections and referenda are conducted fairly, transparently, and in accordance with the DSU Constitution and the DSU Elections & Referenda Standing Regulations . The Elections Commission is led by the Chief Returning Officer (CRO) who appoints the Deputy Returning Officer (DRO) to assist in carrying out its duties. Each year, the Elections Commission is allocated a budget to support the planning and executions of elections and referenda. Interested in getting involved in elections? Join the Elections Commission! Feel free to reach out to learn more. For any questions regarding elections, please contact elections@dawsonstudentunion.com Mail W2026 REFERENDUM Document.pdf Follow the Dawson Elections Commission Meet The Team Katherine Ilievska The Chief Returning Officer shall: oversee and manage the voting process’ of Elections and Referenda; Manage the elections budget; Coordinate all activities relating elections; and more. Please read DSU Constitution for more information. Mail cro@dawsonstudentunion.com Richard Ma-Yang The Deputy Returning Officer will be the deputy to the Chief Returning Officer. The Deputy Returning Officer will assume any task and exercise any powers delegated to them in the course of their mandate. Please read DSU Constitution for more information. Mail dro@dawsonstudentunion.com

Minutes The Dawson Student Union keeps a record of all meetings, also known as the "minutes". Please scroll below to find the past meeting minutes. If you are having difficulty accessing the minutes, please email info@dawsonstudentunion.com to request a copy. STUDENT COUNCIL (BOARD) Read More GENERAL ASSEMBLY Read More

DSU in the Media "Quebec students take part in pro-Palestinian protests; Dawson College cancels classes" CityNews Montreal - November 21, 2024 READ HERE "Grève de soutien à Gaza: le Collège Dawson fermera ses portes jeudi" TVA Nouvelles - November 19, 2024 READ HERE "Dawson College to close Thursday during pro-Palestinian student strikes" CBC News - November 19, 2024 READ HERE

Dawson Nappin' is a free nap service for Dawson students offered by the DSU! 3 private nap areas with dimmed lighting Students may rest on chairs or beds in 2C.03. 2 Nap Facilitators (trained DSU volunteers) are present at all times during operating hours to ensure user safety and compliance with user guidelines. Book a timeslot now! Operating hours : Tuesdays and Thursdays between 12 - 3PM *BOOKING MANDATORY TO ACCESS NAP AREA

WHAT IS DAWSON SNACKIN'? DAWSON SNACKIN' is part of the food-justice initiative created by the DSU (Dawson Student Union). This program offers free coffee, tea and snacks every Friday at a table in the Upper Atrium (2nd Floor) or in front DSU Main Office (2F.2) HOW DOES IT WORK? Fridays Volunteers and DSU members set up a table with snacks and coffee/tea. People are encouraged to bring reusable mugs or containers to reduce waste. Volunteers restock items until supplies run out (usually first-come, first-served). This service is open to all Dawson community members HOW TO VOLUNTEER? DAWSON SNACKIN' always needs volunteers (regular or one-time basis) to help with the preparation, distribution, and make Fridays a little brighter for everyone! Meet new people, and contribute to the Dawson Community today! Dawson SNACKIN' Get Involved ! Contact The Vice-President (Operations & Services) is responsible for overseeing DSU services, managing logistics and supplies, and ensuring these programs run smoothly to support students’ well-being. DAWSON STUDENT UNION The Dawson Student Union conducts its activities on land which is the unceded traditional territory of the Kanien'kehá:ka . DSU's Office 3040 Sherbrooke West Room 2F.2 Montreal, QC H3Z 1A4 Canada Email: info@dawsonstudentunion.com For DSU Health and Dental Plan (Insurance) Inquiries: +1 438 796 2640 or Studentcare Contact Form For Media Requests: media@dawsonstudentunion.com FOLLOW US Dawson Student Union © 2025 All Rights Reserved Mail

Student Council Term: 1 June 2025 - 31 May 2026 The Student Council is the legal Board of Directors of the Dawson Student Union. Its role is to supervise the management and administer the business and affairs of the DSU. It offers opinions and advice to the Executive Officers on issues that concern students. The Student Council is composed of 20 voting representatives from the four Academic Sectors, as well as the DSU President, VP Finance, VP Academic Affairs & Advocacy, and VP Operations & Services. The Student Council also includes 6 ex officio non-voting members: 4 Executive Officers, the Chair, and the Administrative Director who is the Corporate Secretary of the Board. The Student Council may appoint 2 non-voting Advisors who are not DSU Members. The Student Councillors and Executive Officers are elected every Winter semester by the DSU Members (Dawson College students) to serve a one-year term that typically runs from 1 June following their election to 31 May of the next year. TBD TBD caa.antoine@dawsonstudentunion.com caa.romane@dawsonstudentunion.com caa.sal@dawsonstudentunion.com smse.imogen@dawsonstudentunion.com smse.irem@dawsonstudentunion.com smse.ludivine@dawsonstudentunion.com smse.melina@dawsonstudentunion.com smse.peter@dawsonstudentunion.com ssbt.andrea@dawsonstudentunion.com ssbt.clauderobin@dawsonstudentunion.com ssbt.ezekiel@dawsonstudentunion.com ssbt.noyemi@dawsonstudentunion.com ssbt.valeria@dawsonstudentunion.com TBD Chair Wilhelm Pamba chair@dawsonstudentunion.com Continuing Education (ContEd) Vacancy Vacancy Creative & Applied Arts (CAA) Antoine Archambault-Ramirez Romane Randrianantoandro Sal Francis Science, Medical Studies & Engineering (SMSE) Imogen Prince Irem Uyanik Ludivine Tueno Sofo Mélina Boumghar Peter Stoyanov Social Science & Business Technologies (SSBT) Andrea Dumont Franco Claude Robin Maniratanga Ezekiel Montoya Desjardins Noyemi Mirzakhanyan Valeria Pena Caputto Vacancy CONTED@dawsonstudentunion.com CAA@dawsonstudentunion.com SMSE@dawsonstudentunion.com SSBT@dawsonstudentunion.com Student Council Advisor (SCA) Derrick Essou Victoria Ormiston advisor.de@dawsonstudentunion.com advisor.vo@dawsonstudentunion.com Past Councillors

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