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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

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.

Past Executive Teams This page includes all the previous Executive teams in the Dawson Student Union starting from 2020 and the 2016-2017 team. JUNE 2024- MAY 2025 Kenneth Clarence Oledan President Olivier Lamoureux VP Operations & Services Faye Rasno VP Student Life Chris Maniratanga VP Finance Leilah Doyle VP External Affairs Leila Pozzi VP Sustainability & Equity Victoria Ormiston VP Academic Affairs & Advocacy Philippe Beauchemin VP Internal Affairs & Communications Annual Plans Exit Reports JUNE 2023- MAY 2024 Isabelo Beli-En David President Derrick Essou VP Operations & Services Fiorella Vargas VP Sustainability & Equity VACANT VP Internal Affairs & Communications Delice Betukumesu VP Academics and Advocacy Candice Weijia Zhong VP External Affairs Benjamin Taylor-Sauvé VP Finance Lina Adda VP Student Life Annual Plans Exit Reports JUNE 2022- MAY 2023 Gurpreet Kaur President Hanane Aouchiche VP of Operations & Services Benjamin Savard VP of Sustainability & Equity Gabriela Aragon VP of Internal Affairs & Communications Sophia El Bakir VP of Academics and Advocacy Kiana Lalavi VP of External Affairs Sabrina Vuong VP of Finance N/A VP of Student Life Annual Plans Exit Reports JUNE 2021- MAY 2022 Alexandrah Cardona President Mia Scroggins-Hadley VP of Academics and Advocacy Arwen Low VP of External Affairs Abril Meza VP Internal Affairs & Operations Yimaj Baharun VP of Student Life Yves-Jusslin Maniratanga VP of Finance Shirin Hinojosa Violante VP of Services and Sustainability Annual Plans Exit Reports OCTOBER, 2020- MAY 2021 Kevin Contant-Holowatyj Chairperson Danahé Orduña Martínez Director of Mobilization and Communication Amélie Chornet Director of Clubs & Services Alexandrah Cardona Deputy Chairperson Valeria Sygal Director of External Affairs Nicole Vega Rivas Director of Student Life Noah Lemaire Treasurer Leana Ramirez Director of Internal Affairs & Advocacy Sarah Bensemana Director of Sustainability Annual Plans OCTOBER, 2016 - MAY 2017 Anthony Williams Chairperson Khandideh Williams Director of External Affairs Jaylin Paris Director of Student Life Shanti Pierce Treasurer Jonathan Williams Director of Internal Affairs & Advocacy Annie Quadros Director of Sustainability Jesse Torossian Director of Mobilization and Communication Iliess Bahlouan Director of Clubs & Services Annual Plans

Sign the Petition We have until March 15 to show the Premier that Quebecers support the right of Dawson students to be treated fairly as Quebecers. If you believe that students who attend Dawson College should be treated equitably by the Government of Quebec, you are asked to sign the petition by clicking the button below: Click Here YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED Sign the online petition Step 1 : fill out the form that appears below the text of the petition and press send (make sure to check off the signing conditions beforehand). Step 2 : Check your inbox and open the e-mail sent by the Assembly. Step 3 : Click the link enabling you to register your signature. Share the petition 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 Write a letter to MNA Find your Member of the National Assembly here and contact them. You can copy paste these letters and sign or customize: Template letter to MNA in French Template letter to MNA in English Write a letter to Premier 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 What exactly happened? Dawson’s students are squeezed into a campus that is too small for them- according to Quebec’s own norms for all students. Students at Dawson have 30 per cent less space for classes, labs, learning activities, sports, student life, studying, socializing, eating than students at other CEGEPs in Quebec. Dawson’s space deficit was recognized by the ministry years ago and reaffirmed in December 2021. For the past seven years, in frequent consultation with the government, a team at Dawson has been developing an innovative solution to add the required space, the space that is owed to our students. The new pavilion project would house the seven medical technology programs and advance a new way of training Quebec’s future healthcare workers. Suddenly on Jan. 28, 2022 – with no prior warning – the Government of Quebec announced to Dawson that the new pavilion project was “uncertain.” Over the month of February, the government shifted from using the word “uncertain” to “cancelled.” The project is still possible until the spring budget for Quebec is presented on March 22. QCGN Webinar On Wednesday, February 23, 2022, the QCGN hosted a webinar focusing on the Quebec government's decision to abandon its plans for an expansion of Dawson College in favour of prioritizing French-language CEGEPs. The webinar featured the following: Alexandrah Cardona, current President of the Dawson Student Union; Richard Filion, former Director General of Dawson College; and Tim Miller, Dawson faculty member in the Physiotherapy Technology Department. Matt Aronson, secretary of the QCGN board of directors, acted as moderator.

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

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 tasked with overseeing and administering the overall electoral and voting process for all DSU elections and referenda. The head of the commission is the Chief Returning Officer (CRO), who can name a deputy referred to as the Deputy Returning Officer (DRO). The elections commission is given a budget to manage their elections each year. If you wish to help out during elections and join the Elections Commission, feel free to reach out! For any question concerning elections, please contact elections@dawsonstudentunion.com Mail Follow the Dawson Elections Commission Meet The Team TBD 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 TBD 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

The Winter General Assembly is an important event for the Dawson Student Union. It is at this Assembly that the budget for the year is ratified. The General Assembly will be taking place on Zoom on April 27th, 2020 at 6 p.m. This assembly will be happening online due to Covid-19 restrictions for in-person activities. To access the GA, all you need to do is click on this link and login to your Dawson College email address on Zoom. The General Assembly shall be chaired by officers selected by the DSU Executive Committee for this event. Both officers were selected for their experience and knowledge in accomplishing their respective tasks. The chair was also selected among non-student candidates in order to avoid potential bias. Here are your GA Officers: Miara Solivio (Chair) is a former Dawson Liberal Arts student that now studies at McGill working on her Bachelor of Arts. During her time at Dawson, she was a prominent member of DCMUN and gained a great deal of insight into how meeting governance works. Abril Meza (Secretary) is a current General Social Science student at Dawson College. She has a great deal of experience doing secretarial and administrative work which she gained during her time as an office manager. For any technical problems encountered during the GA, please contact us via social media or fill out a contact form below and we will try our best to assist you. All Students who attend the GA from start to finish will have a chance to win 25$ UberEats Giftcard. Out of all students who attend the GA, 50 students will win the gift cards. A student may also decide to Donate the value of their gift card to the Native Women`s Shelter of Montreal (http://www.nwsm.info/) . Students who do so will have their contributions matched by the DSU for a total of 50$ per student who chooses to donate. The agenda for the Assembly will be following: Adoption of the Minutes of the Fall 2020 General Assembly Report of the Executive Committee 2020-2021 Ratification of Policies and Policy Amendments Ratification of By-law and Constitutional Amendments Presentation of the Financial Statements (FY June 1, 2019 – May 31, 2020) Nomination of the Auditor for FY June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021 Student Group and Member Resolutions GA Package Student groups and members will be allowed to present resolutions to the assembly. To have a resolution brought before the assembly, it must be submitted at the latest by Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 6 pm ET to general@dawsonstudentunion.com . Resolutions that are racist, anti-semitic, homophobic, or contrary to the union`s core mission will not be tolerated or presented before the assembly. Resolutions must be of a political nature and objective and cannot alter the union`s internal functioning such as policies, by-laws, constitution, etc. For more information on how to write a resolution, you can visit this link . If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at general@dawsonstudentunion.com. Winter 2021 General Assembly

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

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. < Back 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. Mask Awareness and Frosh Week and Club Fair, oh my! Written by Sophia El Bakir The week of September 7th 2021 was a busy week for Dawson. Not only were students still getting acclimated to the beginning of the semester, but the DSU had a triple-event week: mask awareness campaign, frosh week and club fair! MASK AWARENESS CAMPAIGN While not as spectacular and attractive as frosh week and club fair, this event was quite important. With students coming back to school in person for the first time in sixteen months, COVID-19 rules had to be reiterated for the sake of keeping the school open year-long. Nonetheless, the DSU and their volunteers still managed to keep it fun and informative. Beautiful artistic posters were made; gift bags with hand-sanitizers and candy were handed out; masks dispensaries were put in place. All to ensure student safety through and through. “I feel like the Mask Awareness Campaign was very informative for students and teachers. I think that it taught them the importance of wearing their mask and covering their mouth and nose.” – Brendan Schwartz FROSH WEEK Tuesday, Conrod’s was turned into a circus carnival. Every table presented a game. From dart-throwing to Jenga to Russian Roulette, there really was a game for every taste. Even if it had encountered a few hitches at the beginning, it ran smoothly the rest of the day and attracted many students. “Out of all the events that had occurred the past weeks, this one had the most engagement.” -Gurpreet Kaur But games were not the only treats students were in for, because for the volunteers, Frosh Week was a quizzical, potluck social experience. It was the perfect opportunity to mingle with other students at a time where beginning-of-the-semester jitters were still very present. “I met so many people and some of them became my best friends. Thank you guys for everything and for making it lively and fun. ” – Mayesha The tumultuous activities of frosh week finished off with a karaoke café. Students were able to go to Conrod’s, grab a cup of steaming hot cocoa and listen to some grade-A entertainment: students singing karaoke to their heart’s content. CLUB FAIR Clubs from all different ranges had set up their kiosks in hopes of recruiting new members. Although some clubs should have been a bit more prepared according to certain students, they still gained many new members as the sign-up sheets filled to the brim would testify. This semester, student engagement reached a new high with seven newly founded clubs, such as Dawson Vocal & Instrumental Club, Japanese Culture Appreciation club, Freedom Alliance, etc. in addition to the veteran clubs, such as Sci-Fi, Feminist Union, Chill Club, etc. With all these new groups, campus life will surely be quite eventful the next few semesters. For more information on clubs, visit: [link to club page on DSU website] 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. Project Gallery Previous Next

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. < Back 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. Stress Free Week: A Break from The Chaos Written by Sarah Quach MONTREAL, QC (December 7th 2021) Finals, term-papers, sleepless nights and last-minute assignments, a myriad of students from Dawson College seem to be stuck in an endless cycle of work and tests. The end of the semester is approaching rapidly. Who knew four months could pass so quickly? These past months have been a difficult, and more importantly, stressful period for many. Whether it was the transition from high school to CEGEP or the switch from online learning to on-campus classes, several students faced new challenges throughout the term. All in all, everyone is going through a great amount of stress and what better way to relieve it than participating in DSU’s stress free event? “Inhale. Exhale.” This year, the union decided to offer many activities: board games, Zootherapy, yoga sessions and art sessions. “The events are diverse. There’s a bit of everything for everyone.” -Mai-Annie Huynh There were various games to play: chess, dominos and a myriad of other board games. It is never too late to learn a new game! Child’s Pose, Downward Dog, Cobra Pose… The yoga session was an amazing way to take everyone’s mind off of the hectic weeks to come. Who would have imagined doing yoga at the 3C cafeteria? Zootherapy was one of the favourites out there. The DSU got a lot of feedback on how much the students appreciated the activity. Birds, ferrets, hedgehogs, dogs and a variety of other animals from Jimmy Zoo made a splash on campus. Multiple students shared the love through Instagram by sharing adorable snapshots and videos. They were more than thrilled to interact with cute furry friends! Furthermore, participants of the activities were given raffle tickets to win exciting prizes, including a 110$ value Bota Bota gift card, an Indigo gift card, a David’s Tea box set, a spa gift card, and many more fun prizes. Essentially, the winners were given the opportunity to relax and take some time for self-care. “It shows that there’s a lot of thought and effort that goes into it. It’s a unique and interesting event!’’ --Claudia Soplopuco MORE THAN JUST ACTIVITIES Volunteers from the DSU were extremely pleased with the students’ enthusiasm! Moreover, many students were given the chance to interact with new people from campus and make friends! Like all the other exciting events hosted by the DSU, the goal was to offer Dawson’s students a chance to make great memories on campus and new friendships while learning new skills or exploring new interests. These events are about building a strong community of students and spreading love. Stress Free Week was no different to the other events; it was a complete success! All in all, do not forget to take some time off from school, relax and enjoy the present! Mental health matters and it is crucial! “I appreciate that the school thinks about our mental health.” --Jennifer Lu The DSU community wishes everyone a fantastic end of semester and wonderful holidays! For more information about Stress Free Week, please visit 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. Project Gallery Previous Next

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