FINE ARTS (510.A0) STUDENT MANUAL 2011 - Dawson College

31. Fine Arts Student AwardsThe Myles Tyrrell Purchase AwardThe oldest and most prestigious of the Fine Arts Department awards, this prizeconsists of the department chairperson’s selection of a work from the graduatingexhibition for the permanent collection of the Fine Arts Department. The sumof $500 to $600 is annually allocated for the direct purchase of the work.Fine Arts Student PrizesGift certificates are given to outstanding first year and second year Fine Artsstudents who have demonstrated excellence in studio and art history courses.Dawson College Achievement AwardsThe first year Fine Arts Student receiving the highest average (minimum of 80%)in the first year of the Program is eligible for a $250 achievement award. Anapplication is not required. Winners of these scholarships are contacted byDawson College in late September or early OctoberDawson College offers many awards to students. For more information or toapply, contact Student Services (2E5) directly.32. Athletics and Sports FacilitiesDawson has a full gymnasium and fitness facilities on campus, and offers adiverse and widely-recognized athletics program. Students interested in eitherintercollegiate, recreational or intramural sports have a wide choice of activities.At the intercollegiate level, the Dawson Blues have consistently participated intop ranked national championships, and have brought home gold, silver andbronze medals in basketball and soccer. Dawson students may also participate inother sports such as squash, skiing, volleyball, badminton, indoor soccer, rugbyand track & field, as well as join the many recreational sports offered (e.g. Taichi, kick boxing, karate, aerobics, etc.)26