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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

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

Consent Consent is the practice of asking permission and respecting boundaries. This practice is necessary within sex and relationships, but it is also important in all aspects of life! The Dawson Student Union prioritizes educating the student body about consent and rape culture. Everyone has the right to feel safe on campus! Check out our upcoming consent talk with special guest Farrah Khan happening during FROSH WEEK! Challenging Rape Culture Another important subject to the DSU is educating about Rape Culture: an idea that refers to society's attitude towards rape/sexual assault and its victims. This can lead to the dismissal and excusal of sexual harassment/assault, rapist behavior, and rape itself. Rape Culture is reinforced by the media and is perpetuated and upheld by society. If you wish to seek more information on these topics, feel free to visit our Gender Advocacy Centre, the Hive in room 2D.1a!

Thu, Sep 21 | Montréal Peace Week Drag Show An unforgettable show! Featuring drag queens and burlesque dancers! A special nighttime edition of Dawson Dinin' is for supper. Registration is closed See other events Time & Location Sep 21, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Montréal, 3040 Rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, QC H3Z 1A4, Canada About the event Room 5B.16 Counts as a Peace Certificate credit. Contact vp.int-comms@dawsonstudentunion.com to volunteer Show More Share this event

News All Posts Events Updates Search May 27 2 min Statement on Discriminatory Incidents Experienced by Muslim Student Association, Islamic Relief, and Al-Raya. In recent months, the Dawson Student Union has noted a rise in incidents of a discriminatory nature, particularly against DSU Clubs and... May 26, 2021 4 min DSU'S STATEMENT ON THE STUDENT STRIKE MONTRÉAL, QC (May 26, 2021) - On May 26, 2021, 51% of students (1519 students) voted in favour of striking. This strike was initiated by... Apr 20, 2021 1 min Survey on In-Person Finals at Dawson In the context of the current pandemic, there have been many concerns with the College's intention to hold in-person final exams on... Mar 29, 2021 1 min First Student Council Meeting The Student Council is having its first meeting tomorrow after recently being elected. This meeting will be open to all members of the... Mar 20, 2021 1 min Congratulations to the Winter 2021 Student Council! The long-awaited student council is here Dawson! Jan 20, 2021 2 min Make a Difference. Join Student Council! Over the last few years, there has been a growing concern in the student body about the degree of accountability for both the College... Jan 15, 2021 1 min Combatting Sexual Violence Against the LGBTQIA2S+ Community Years of research from several Nonprofits and NGOs outline the unique hurdles, challenges, and discriminatory practices faced by the... Dec 18, 2020 1 min Executive Director Plans The DSU Executive Committee is proud to announce the publishing of our Director Plans for the 2020-2021 mandate. These plans will serve... Dec 2, 2020 1 min The Search for the CEO is Over! After a month-long search, the DSU Executive team is proud to present our new Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Kessy Simbi. Her mandate... Nov 29, 2020 1 min Victory for the Students of Dawson : Cancellation of In-Person Finals On November 26th 2020, after many days of pressure from both students and the media, Dawson College announced that final in-person exams... Nov 24, 2020 2 min The DSU Takes It To the Press Dawson College has taken the decision to move forward with in-person final exams for the fall 2020 semester and there is a great deal of... Nov 23, 2020 2 min Letter to the Minister of Higher Education Dear Minister McCann, In response to the desperate situation unfolding at Dawson College concerning in-person final examinations, we have... Nov 19, 2020 2 min Official Statement and Position on GNL Quebec On November 4th, 2020, Dawson students gathered on zoom to attend the DSU`s fall 2020 General Assembly. Clubs and members were... Nov 18, 2020 2 min ​Announcement on Gift Card Giveaways The Dawson Student Union’s motto is ‘Connect, Support, Inspire’. These words are the driving force behind every plan, every decision,... Nov 13, 2020 2 min ​Official Statement and Position on In-Person Final Exams at Dawson The Dawson Student Union`s Executive Committee unanimously decided at its regular meeting to position itself against holding in-person... Nov 13, 2020 2 min ​Clubs Made Simpler: New Changes to Rules for Clubs The 2020/2021 DSU Executive Team ran on transparency transparency transparency and that is precisely the purpose of the newly written... Nov 11, 2020 2 min The First Ever Digital DSU General Assembly: A Great Success Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 was the 2020/2021 DSU Executive team’s first General Assembly and it exceeded all expectations. ​ Being the... Nov 4, 2020 1 min All Montreal English Cegeps Resolve to Jointly Fight Climate Change The Coalition of the Anglophone Student Associations of Quebec (C.A.S.A.Q.), which includes the Champlain Student Association, the...

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Our Events Dawson Brushes off the Welcome Mat for Old and New Students Alike Dawson Brushes off the Welcome Mat for Old and New Students Alike Read More A Successful Covid-Era Halloween Just like that October came to an end, but not without some fun and treats. Celebrations around Halloween 2021, despite being a little different from previous years, remained a central part of the college’s campus life. From spooky kahoots to haunted attractions to costumes, there was plenty to do during this year’s Halloween week. Read More Another Successful Geek Week for The Books 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 Read More Climate Justice Week Summary for newsletter: on the 24th of September was Climate Justice protest. Dawson has a very vibrant community of environmentalists grouped together in unity, having made posters and preparation all week for that day. An important cause that deserves to be remembered every day of the year. Click here to read more. Read More Food for volunteers during podcast ​ Read More Know About Our Past Events ​ Read More Mask Awareness and Frosh Week and Club Fair, oh my! Summary for newsletter: The beginning of semester started off with many activities to welcome students back on campus. The DSU organised frosh week by setting carnival games and cafe karaoke that allowed students to socialise, the clubs presented themselves to this year’s student body and started collaboration for possible events in the near future. Finally, a mask awareness campaign took place to ensure safety persists through the semester. Click here to read more. Read More Reconciliation Day Summary for newsletter: the 30th of September 2021 at Dawson was a very significant day for it was a day to honour those who had to go through the trauma of residential schools under the government's orders. But the lessons, knowledge and intentions embodied that day should and must last eternally as several students pointed out. Many different branches of the school helped organize it so that students could become better-informed and show their support through small gestures such as signing a pledge, donating to charities, wearing an orange t-shirt, supporting Indigenous businesses and going to the march. To read the full article, click here. Read More Stress Free Week: A Break from The Chaos On December 29th and 30th, the Dawson Student Union hosted one of their last events of the fall semester: Stress Free Week. It was the perfect opportunity for the students to relax and take a moment away from their studies. Students were welcomed to join activities such as yoga, art sessions, Zootherapy and board games. They all took place in 5B.16, the 3C cafeteria and Conrad’s. Read More

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