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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

LAW 14 PETITION PETITION TO EXEMPT INDIGENOUS STUDENTS FROM THE PROVISIONS OF LAW 14 In August, the Dawson Student Union launched a petition to address the disproportionate impact of Law 14 (formerly Bill 96) on Indigenous students. As your union, we are committed to advocating for all students, and your support is crucial to make a difference. The petition closes on Friday October 25th. Sign it now by clicking below. This petition is supported by the Wesmount-Saint-Louis MNA Jennifer Maccarone. SIGN THE PETITION HERE

Governance Documents The DSU is governed by its Constitution, Internal Regulations, and Policies. Constitution June 1, 2024 - Present Document The current version of the DSU Constitution was ratified by referendum on May 23, 2024 and came into effect on 1 June 2024. Standing Regulations May 2023 - May 2025 Document Document Clubs Standing Regulations was ratified by Student Council. Spaces Standing Regulations was ratified by Student Council. Resolutions and Positions DSU Position on the Winter 2021 In-Person Exams Document DSU Position Against the Gazoduc/GNL Project Document Other DSU Positions Document Adopted at the Winter 2021 General Assembly of the Dawson Student Union. Presented by the Green Earth Club Adopted at the Fall 2020 General Assembly. The Dawson Student Union holds a certain position on a myriad of issues ranging from Socio-Political to Sustainability. This document is an accumulation of the positions in one document.

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!

Student Representatives Student Representatives are appointed by the Student Council under recommendation of the Vice-President Academics & Advocacy to represent student interests on the various boards, councils, and committees of the College. All Student Representatives are part of the Student Representatives Caucus chaired by the Vice-President Academics & Advocacy. As an accredited union, the DSU is given the sole right by law to appoint students on the various bodies of Dawson College. To learn more about Student Representatives or to find out how you can get involved, please email vp.acad-advocacy@dawsonstudentunion.com 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

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. < Back 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. A Successful Covid-Era Halloween Due to the pandemic, 2020 was the first year the school has gone without wrapping up October with a bang! As a result, this year Halloween is back in full swing and has shown itself to be better than ever. In collaboration with CLL, the DSU hosted a plethora of fun events for college students to enjoy in-between classes, including Halloween-themed movie screenings—brimmed bags of warm popcorn served, of course—along with cookie decorating stations and, not to mention, trick or treating events to wrap up the week. While it might be true that changes were still being made at the eleventh hour, it seemed that for many, these activities were exactly what they needed to combat the midterm scaries. “I love Halloween so I’m just so happy and surprised to see that other college students are still dressing up and working on Halloween events. I thought a lot of students would be busy but it’s really nice that a lot of people are actually involved.” – Sadiya Gangat #BOO !YAH The highlight of the week was undoubtedly on Thursday, during which Conrods welcomed all visitors for a frightful good time. Transformed into a spooky haunted maze, the area attracted quite the curious crowd of onlookers. Undeterred by the many worries that arose behind-the-scenes, student volunteers clad in ripped clothing took up the challenge of scaring their fellow schoolmates. Owing to their unmatched enthusiasm, the event itself ended up being a real success, as evidenced by the several students recalling their pleasant experience. “I like the effort that was put into it, I was actually really impressed with how much it looked like a haunted maze compared to how Conrods usually looked.” – Amina Chadda The festivities continued in the evening for the geekier of the bunch, as the Japanese Cultural Appreciation (JCA), Dawson E-sports Association (DEA) and the Sci-Fi club teamed up to host the Yokai Game festival which ran from 4 to 10 pm. The event, taking inspiration from Japanese festivals, offered a wide scope of activities, ranging from competitive Brawl tournaments to minigames in which tickets won could be exchanged for prizes at the prize booth. In reference to the Dalgona game from the latest global Netflix hit “Squid Game”, Katanuki, a Japan-originated candy die-cutting activity, was just one of the numerous games found at the festival. KICKING OFF THE HALLOWEEKEND With the anticipated 31 st of October falling on a Sunday this year, students were called to celebrate the holiday by dressing up on Friday to be entered into a costume contest, courtesy of the Etcetera Club as well as CLL. On the metro level, students could drop by on their way in and out of school for free treat bags, rekindling their childhood trick-or-treating memories. Unwinding into the Halloween spirit might have been the last thing on the minds of busy college students. Luckily, the chaos of midterm season hasn’t stopped the college given the engagement in the various activities offered during this year’s “Halloweek”! 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. Project Gallery Previous Next

The Hive The DSU Hive - Gender Advocacy Centre is a free service provided by the Dawson Student Union. Advocates for a safer school environment by offering information and education to all students and staff, including the design and facilitation of mandatory workshops surrounding consent to all DSU club executives. Provides students with access to free or low-cost materials, resources and information surrounding sexual health, sexuality and gender. referrals to other resources both in and outside of Dawson to support their needs and healing. free materials and resources for mental, physical, and sexual well-being: free condoms, lube, tampons, pads, dental dams, latex gloves, pregnancy tests, and gender gear. a couch available for chest pumping/feeding and panic attack de-escalation. A coordinator is always present to answer questions and help refer students to the specific support they need within the Dawson College or city. Offers monthly groups, workshops, and events throughout the fall and winter semesters! Student Parent Program This program aims to provide financial support to parents who are studying at Dawson College. Please note that, in order to qualify for this program, you must be currently enrolled at Dawson College as a full-time, part-time or night student and you must be the parent or legal guardian of someone under the age of 18. We accept 10 student parents per academic year (September to May). The program works on rotation in order to serve as many students as possible. 5 students per month will receive an online gift card for $75 CAD from Walmart, which may be used online or in-store. REGISTER Menstrual Product Access This program provides disposable and reusable menstrual products to any students studying at Dawson College. Please note that, in order to qualify for this program, you must be currently enrolled at Dawson as a full-time, part-time or night student. What you can receive as part of this program: - A maximum of $50 CAD worth of disposable or reusable menstrual products! You will be presented with a product catalogue via email to browse the following products: reusable menstrual cups and disposable tampons, pads, liners and period panties! REGISTER Gender Gear for Everyone This service is meant for students who identify under the umbrella term of transgender, including folks who are non-binary or gender non-conforming. In order to be eligible for this service, you must be a currently enrolled full-time, part-time or night Dawson student. What you can receive as part of this program: - A maximum of $100 CAD worth of gender-reaffirming gear! You will be provided with a PDF catalogue via email to browse the following products: chest binders, gaffs, STP devices, breast enhancers, packers & straps, padded shorts, bras, dilators and makeup. REGISTER Safer Sex Packages The Safer Sex Packages service was created with the intention of making safer sex material accessible to all students. Students are able to build a package by choosing from a variety of products offered by The DSU Hive. In order to qualify for this program, you must be currently enrolled at Dawson as a full-time, part-time or night student. What you can receive: A package of various safer sex products ranging from condoms, internal condoms, finger cots, dental dams, latex gloves and lube, up to $40 CAD in value. REGISTER

CASAQ Climate Plan The intercollegiate jointly signed action plan to fight climate change Click here to download the full agreement.

Strike Solidarity 2021 On March 31st, 2020, one year ago, the collective agreements that protect the salaries and working conditions of Quebec's CEGEP teachers, professionals and support staff employees expired. Across the province, unions representing public sector employees are pleading for increased investment in Quebec's health, school, and higher education networks, on a level necessary to protect workers' purchasing power, and to improve the level and quality of the services that citizens depend on every day. The Dawson Student Union stands in solidarity with the thousands of staff and employees of Dawson College. We encourage our membership, the students of Dawson College, to support this effort to protect and promote higher education. If you recognize the value of your publicly funded CEGEP education, and appreciate the academic, extracurricular and social supports you've received from Dawson College, then this is your chance to support your TEACHERS, COUNSELLORS, ADVISORS, LIBRARIANS, LAB AND COMPUTER TECHNICIANS, STUDENT LIFE COORDINATORS ETC. Your action – in class or on the street - could go a long way to showing our government and college administrators that, following years of chronic under-investment in public services, enough is enough: we are sounding the alarm! The Dawson Student Union stands in solidarity with the Dawson Teachers’ Union (DTU) Association of Dawson Professionals (ADP) Dawson Support Staff Union (DSSU). We invite all students to download the following graphics and to use them during class to show support to our fellow unions. Included in the ZIP file below are Zoom Backgrounds and Zoom profile picture images associated with the current strike movement. We also invite students to read the letter jointly written by the DTU, DSSU and ADP students as well as a communiqué that was shared with the DSU. For information on the current strike, you can visit their websites found below. Dawson teacher`s Union: https://dtu.qc.ca/ Dawson Support Staff Union: https://dssu.lacsq.org/ Association of Dawson professionals: https://adpmontreal.ca/ Letter addressed to Students ZIP file with all graphics Communiqué