Dear students,

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Corinna Alger, a second-year graphic design student in the School of Media Art & Design on April 23, 2015 after a long illness.

In honour of Corinna’s life, the flags at the Oshawa and Whitby campuses will be lowered today.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate Corinna’s life. Details are as follows:

Thursday, April 30 – 3 to 9 p.m.
Trousdale Funeral Home
4374 Mill Street
Sydenham, Ontario
(613) 376-3022
www.trousdalefuneralhome.com     

As an expression of sympathy, donations to the University Hospitals Kingston Foundation – Cancer Centre would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

We recognize the magnitude of this event and want to advise that confidential counselling and bereavement services are available to students through the Campus Health Centre at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (Room G1030), by calling 905.721.3037 or via email to healthcare@durhamcollege.ca. After hours and 24/7 support is available by calling Aspiria Student Assistance: 1.877.234.5327.

The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Durham College are with Corinna’s family and friends at this time.

FastStart DC is pleased to welcome Ryan Ounjian from Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) to The VIBE (B233) for a drop-in session to talk about Summer Company.

The Summer Company program provides students between 15 and 29 years old in Ontario up to $3,000 and hands-on coaching and mentoring to help them start and operate their business.

Come to The VIBE on Monday, April 27 anytime from 1 to 3 .p.m. to learn more.

For more information, feel free to visit the BACD website: http://bacd.ca/summer-company/

Post Start Date: Apr 23, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 27, 2015.

The City of Oshawa is moving forward with the final phase of the reconstruction of Conlin Road between Founders Drive and just west of Stevenson Road.

To facilitate the final stages of completion, the temporary east-west access along Conlin Road to the Simcoe Street and Stevenson Road intersection, which was opened for the winter months, will be closed starting Monday, May 4. The road is scheduled to re-open Thursday, August 20, barring unforeseen circumstances.

The City of Oshawa realizes aspects of this construction work may be disruptive; however, it advises it will make every effort to complete the project as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Post Start Date: Apr 22, 2015.
Post End Date: May 05, 2015.

As part of the Durham College initiatives to keep our learning systems up-to-date, the DC Connect system will be updated on Saturday, May 2.

As a result, DC Connect will be unavailable to all faculty and students from midnight Friday to 5 p.m. on Saturday.‎

Please direct inquiries to Martin Harris, manager, Learning Management Systems.

Post Start Date: Apr 22, 2015.
Post End Date: May 01, 2015.

Do you have a unique talent that you’d like to show off? The City of Oshawa is looking for Durham College (DC) students, staff and faculty to share their talents and perform as buskers during the 2015 Pan Am Games, which run from July 10 to 26. If you can sing, dance, play an instrument (or, better yet, do all three at once) or if you have another unique talent that’s sure to draw a crowd, this is your chance to perform during a major international event.

If you’re interested, please view the application for details, but you better move quick because the deadline for applicants is Monday, April 27!

Post Start Date: Apr 21, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 26, 2015.

Durham College (DC) will be holding a show at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery (RMG) to showcase the work of the third-year Fine Arts students.

The exhibition, a third-year thesis/grad show, runs from April 14 to 26. Some notable events throughout the exhibit include:

• Digital photography showcase
  Thursday, April 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  Oshawa campus, Gordon Willey Building, B105a
• Keynote address and reception
  Sunday, April 19 from 1 to 3 p.m.
  Robert McLaughlin Gallery

Come out to celebrate and show support for your fellow DC students!

Post Start Date: Apr 21, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 26, 2015.

This time of year, the Canada geese seen around campus are nesting and can become protective and at times aggressive.

If you happen to be approached by a goose, some helpful tips to keep in mind are:

• Geese have excellent vision and pay close attention to the eyes and body language of humans and other animals, so it’s best to remain calm and/or ignore the animal and continue on your way.
• If a goose does become aggressive, maintain direct eye contact while facing your body directly towards it.
• Do not turn your back or shoulders away, and don’t close or squint your eyes.
• If a goose approaches you aggressively and hisses or spreads its wings, back away slowly, while ensuring your path is clear.
• Do not cower, hide your face, turn your back or run.
• Do not yell, kick or act hostile in any way.
• If a goose flies up towards your face, duck or move away at a 90-degree angle to the direction of flight, while facing the goose.

From May 25 to 27, Durham College (DC) and the Oshawa Civic Centre will host events for Special Olympics Ontario – Four Corners Provincial School Championships. 

If you would like to volunteer or require volunteer experience, register here.

Post Start Date: Apr 15, 2015.
Post End Date: May 04, 2015.

Members of the Durham College (DC) community are invited to have their say about future uses for Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) Pickering nuclear generating station site after it is decommissioned in approximately 2020.

Community Open House

Thursday, April 23, 6 to 9 p.m.

Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering

For anyone not able to attend a session, but interested in learning more, a dedicated website has been established at www.opg.com/repurposingpickering and ideas can be submitted through a dedicated email: repurposingpickering@opg.com.

Post Start Date: Apr 14, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 24, 2015.

Cinechats is 400 films old! Come celebrate this week on Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. with a very special encore screening of one of the greatest hits from the early days of Cinechats. You're in for a wonderful treat! Food, laughter, and romance: Who could ask for more? Don't miss it!

Cinechats takes place every week on Thursday evening in Room C-113. Admission is $3 per person. Age restrictions apply (most films are for ages 18+).

Post Start Date: Apr 14, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 17, 2015.

Durham College and UOIT are hosting Science Rendezvous – a free event on Saturday, May 9, that showcases mini workshops, games and experiments that prove just how fun science can be. Students, staff, faculty and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

It’s a great opportunity to meet our science buffs, participate in experiments and use the knowledge you learn throughout the day to play Science Jeopardy for a chance to win cool prizes.

Parking is free and food will be available for purchase. 

For more information, click here.

Post Start Date: Apr 14, 2015.
Post End Date: May 03, 2015.

Got a great business idea? Inspired to design a cool product? FastStart DC is hosting guest speaker Braden Kemp, director of client services at Spark Centre, who will answer questions about the DC Summer Accelerator program.

Drop by The VIBE (B233) on Friday, April 10 between 1 and 3 p.m. to get more info about this exciting opportunity for young entrepreneurs.

Got all the info you need, and want to dive right in? Jump straight to the DC Summer Accelerator application form.

Post Start Date: Apr 09, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 11, 2015.

Durham College (DC) and General Motors Canada (GMC) are asking for volunteers to help re-pot plants as part of its “Milkweed for Monarchs” project.

A few weeks ago GMC planted several trays of milkweed seeds and housed them in DC’s greenhouse at the Centre for Food (CFF) in Whitby. On Thursday, April 16 the seedlings will be transferred into four-inch biodegradable pots where they will continue to grow until they’re ready to be planted in the earth.

Thursday, April 16
8:10 a.m.
Durham College, CFF, Whitby campus

To volunteer, please contact Nancy Lawrence at nancy.h-lawrence@durhamcollege.ca by April 10.

Post Start Date: Apr 08, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 16, 2015.

Durham College (DC) grad, Ray McNeil, has been given an honorable mention for his documentary, The Global Class, from TVO’s Short Doc contest.

McNeil’s documentary is about bringing cultural experts and students together to explore issues that matter to them as global citizens.

Congratulations to Ray for receiving recognition on his great work!

Post Start Date: Apr 08, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 15, 2015.

Do you have a great idea or business venture, but just need that little something extra to push it into the market? Then the DC Summer Accelerator is for you!

In collaboration with Spark Centre, the DC Summer Accelerator is a new initiative to help students, local youth and alumni take their innovative ideas or business ventures to market faster while utilizing the professional services from an experienced support team. And the best part is, it’s free!... Read More.

Post Start Date: Apr 02, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 09, 2015.

Foundery hosts the 14th installment of their annual exhibition, profiling work of Durham College’s graphic design students.

This year’s exhibit – From Here – will be featured in the Creative Blueprint Gallery at the Foundery Buildings in Toronto and run from April 2 to 9. The opening reception is on Thursday, April 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and the exhibit is open the rest of the week from noon to 6 p.m.

Hope to see you there!

Learn more at The Foundery

Post Start Date: Apr 02, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 09, 2015.

Watch this video for some fun DC bloopers.

Post Start Date: Mar 31, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 05, 2015.

The North Oshawa Library is offering extended weekend hours of operation during the April examination period to help students prepare.

The Library will be open until 10:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Saturday, April 4 through Sunday, April 19, 2015. Library hours from Monday to Thursday will not change.

For more information on hours for specific services, please visit the North Oshawa Library hours page on the library website.

Post Start Date: Mar 31, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 19, 2015.

Durham College, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Trent University have collaborated on a call for submissions from the provincial government's Major Capacity Expansion Framework to build a new flagship facility dedicated to health and community studies, located in Oshawa's north end... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 30, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 04, 2015.

Congratulations to Durham College (DC) Music Business Management graduate, Kase de Jonge, on his 2014 Cyril Devereux Award from The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA)... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 30, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 04, 2015.

Please note that the summer semester passes (covering Friday, May 1 to Sunday, August 30) will be available for sale online, starting Tuesday, April 7 at 10 a.m., through the Park Admin website.

If you already have a parking access card (Prox Card), please enter the five digits of the card in the Park Admin site. Should you require a new card, a $10 fee applies and will be available from the parking office starting Monday, April 13 at 10 a.m.

Should you have any questions, you can email the parking office at or call them at ext. 2145.

Post Start Date: Mar 30, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 06, 2015.

On Saturday, March 21, Durham College (DC) welcomed more than 3,900 visitors during its annual Spring Open House. The doors to the Oshawa and Whitby campuses and the Pickering Learning Site were opened as potential students, their families and the broader community explored all that DC has to offer... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 26, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 31, 2015.

It’s lights, camera and a lot of action for three students from the School of Media, Art & Design, who will spend a few weeks this summer assisting the CBC in their coverage of 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 26, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 31, 2015.

Come down to the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre on Saturday, March 28 and check out the top collegiate athletes in the province compete in the OCAA basketball and volleyball all-star games... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 24, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 28, 2015.

Join the Student Association on Thursday, March 26 as they celebrate the diverse cultures that make up our campus community. There will be delicious global cuisine, great prizes, and music and dance from our very own student performers! Plus, it’s completely FREE!... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 24, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 26, 2015.

Prescription to Rock and Songs Revealed

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Post Start Date: Mar 24, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 02, 2015.

FastStart DC is hosting a series of workshops to support students in creating solid business plans that take their products and services to market - quickly and successfully... Read More

Posted on Mar 26, 2015.

The Durham College (DC) and University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) men's and women's soccer teams will face-off on Tuesday, March, 24 in their fourth-annual Charity Cup soccer match... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 23, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 24, 2015.

On Saturday, April 11, students of the Music Business Management program are set to host the dual music conference and festival in downtown Oshawa... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 30, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 11, 2015.

This week, the following Pantry items are available for purchase from the Oshawa campus bookstore:

• Tourtiere
• Roasted red pepper quiche
• Chicken pot pies
• Chicken and barley soup

How do you make money doing what you love? Just ask Mike Arsenault and Amanda de Souza, two Durham College (DC) Alumni who followed their passions to successful careers... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 23, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 07, 2015.

Students from the School of Media, Art & Design will host a silent auction to support a field trip to New York City. Help them get there!

Tuesday, March 24
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Durham College, Gordon Willey building, The Pit

Items will include:

• Artwork
• Fashion accessories
• Gift certificates
• Home décor
• Jewelry
• Sports - celebrity items

Major credit cards will be accepted.

For more information, email Tony Sutherland.

After three weeks of competition where spring and fall 2015 grads shared their favourite memories of DC, The Durham College Alumni office is pleased to announce the Centre for Food as this year's School Cup Challenge winner!... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 23, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 27, 2015.

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Post Start Date: Mar 19, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 23, 2015.

Feeling stressed? Be sure to check out the many events taking place over the next few weeks to help relieve your tension and get you prepared for exams! See the attachment for all the details.

Post Start Date: Mar 30, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 23, 2015.

Grab a treat from EP Taylor's Pub & Restaurant on St. Patty's Day! Operation Give Back Team, supported by the Student Association, will be selling funnel cakes Tuesday, March 17 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m.

All proceeds will go toward additional microwaves in the Marketplace!

Cost: $4 each, $5 with topping

#OMGFUNNELCAKES

Post Start Date: Mar 17, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 18, 2015.

Come on out for some spectacular performances and workshops from professionals in the music industry. Hosting this event will be Tim Deegan, a former MuchMusic VJ. Performances include Leah Daniels, 24 Hours, Deko Ze, and Andrea De Boer. The event will take place April 1, at the main Durham College campus in room G213 at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available in advance for just $5.00, so don't miss out!

Post Start Date: Mar 18, 2015.
Post End Date: Apr 1, 2015.

Bean-to-Bar Chocolate education with Michael Sacco, founder of ChocoSol.

Wednesday April 1, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Durham College Centre for Food
Lecture Theatre B101

$10 general admission, free for students. Register online here:

https://chocosolworkshopcff.eventbrite.ca

Used batteries make up less than one per cent of all waste found in municipal landfills. That one per cent of batteries is responsible for 88 per cent of all the toxic heavy metals found in landfills... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 17, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 23, 2015.

Ready to graduate? Capture your achievement with a professional grad photo session from Studio Nostalgia.

More dates have just been added so don’t miss out! Book your session online at mygradphotosdurham.com.

All photo sittings will take place in the Camps Clubs Space located in the Gordon Willey building at the Oshawa campus. Graduation gowns, sashes and props are provided. If you want to personalize your photo session, just bring along personal items related to your program, like a stethoscope or uniform.

For questions or concerns, please contact:

Studio Nostalgia
T (Toll Free) 1-888-817-2947 | E grad@studionostalgia.ca.

Post Start Date: Mar 12, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 20, 2015.

After two days of fierce competition, the judges have made their ruling and awarded this year’s Paralegal Mock Trial Cup to Sheridan College, with Durham College (DC) weighing in at a close second... Read more

Post Start Date: Mar 12, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 17, 2015.

Tuesday afternoons and evenings are pub feature nights at Bistro ’67 starting Tuesday, March 17.

Visit the website for more information.

Post Start Date: Mar 10, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 17, 2015.

It's not often a team gets the chance to avenge a tournament loss in the same weekend... Read More.

Post Start Date: Mar 10, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 15, 2015.

Whitby and Oshawa Campus Bookstores will be closed Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31 for year-end inventory; they'll re-open Wednesday, April 1 and it will be business as usual for both locations.

Post Start Date: Mar 10, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 31, 2015.

A cultural showcase of food, music, dance and theatre will take place on Thursday, March 26 starting at 4 p.m. in Gyms 3, 4 and 5 of the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre. Join us!

Post Start Date: Mar 10, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 16, 2015.

More than 135 engaged campus leaders recently participated in the first-ever Student Leadership Summit, co-ordinated by the Student Life office. The summit featured a variety of conference-style sessions presented by talented Durham College staff members, and a keynote address by author, producer, and motivational speaker, Stuart Knight... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 06, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 10, 2015.

According to Statistics Canada, more than 83 percent of the 11 million daily commuters in Canada drive to work alone - that's 9.5 million single passenger cars each day. That being said, carpooling has the potential to make a big difference on the environment... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 06, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 13, 2015.

Durham College (DC) showcased its multicultural heritage by offering students and employees a variety of ways to embrace Black History Month in February... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 04, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 07, 2015.

Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour Saturday night, March 7.

Post Start Date: Mar 04, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 08, 2015.

Join the Durham College Student Section at the OCAA Men's Basketball Championship... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 02, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 06, 2015.

Durham College (DC) is hosting a Paralegal Mock Trial Cup to give students a hands-on opportunity to showcase their legal skills and ability to argue the law.  We hope you share this information with any student or colleague at an Ontario college who might be interested in participating... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 02, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 06, 2015.

Are you Interested in learning more about the Accounting Business Transfer to UOIT Bachelor of Commerce (ACTU) program?... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 02, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 12, 2015.

On February 10, four Durham College (DC) students stepped up to the challenge at Vanier College in Montreal. The team of students were chosen to compete in the 10^th annual BDC Case Challenge, a marketing case competition involving colleges from across the country... Read More

Post Start Date: Mar 02, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 7, 2015.

Easter candy and chocolates are now in stock at the Campus Bookstore in the Gordon Willey building. Get some now before they're gone!

The Road to Success - Steps in your New Business Journey

FastStart DC is hosting a series of workshops to support students in creating solid business plans that take their products and services to market - quickly and successfully. This series of workshops are called the "Why Not Me?" series... Read More

Post Start Date: Feb 27, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 04, 2015.

Durham College (DC) hosted an information night on February 24 to showcase the college's new two-year Insurance program and help students gain insight into a career in this thriving industry.

The free information session included a welcome message from Judy Spring, dean, School of Business, IT & Management, a keynote address from Trevor Buttrum, Career Connections program co-ordinator at the Insurance Institute and a panel discussion with leading industry experts.

They’ve posted on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram more than 20,000 times, they’ve received more than 150,000 hits on YouTube, and they’ve shared more than 100 insightful blogs. They are Durham College’s (DC) Team Experience, and they’re at it again, sharing their college experience in a fun and quirky interview with Channel 12 News... Read More

Post Start Date: Feb 25, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 03, 2015.

Do you need legal advice?

The Campus Paralegal Student Assistance (CPSA) Clinic provides free and confidential legal advice to students at Durham College, UOIT, and online students... Read More

Post Start Date: Feb 20, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 06, 2015.

The 2015 Student Association elections are coming. Want to make real change and add some great experience to your resume? Run for the best jobs on campus!

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Post Start Date: Feb 20, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 14, 2015.

Representatives from Jostens will be on campus to show, size, and order rings for students. You can view a catalogue ahead of time by visiting http://durham.bookware3000.ca/durham/about/school-rings... Read More

Post Start Date: Feb 20, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 26, 2015.

Durham College is one of more than 600 colleges participating with the 2015 Recyclemania Tournament, a national recycling competition. Help us showcase our best efforts by reducing your waste between now and the end of March... Read More

Post Start Date: Feb 20, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 27, 2015.

The Dental Assisting program at Durham College provides quality dental care, in a professional, caring and safe environment. The students in the Dental Assisting program are currently booking clients between the ages of six and 21, to provide preventive care and services, supervised by registered Dental Hygiene faculty and a licenced dentist... Read More

Post Start Date: Feb 19, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 25, 2015.

More than 1,600 Durham College (DC) and University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) students had the opportunity to meet with more than 60 companies who are actively hiring at the 2015 DC/UOIT Job Fair on February 4...Read More

Post Start Date: Feb 19, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 04, 2015.

The Mother Language Festival is a celebration of linguistic and cultural diversity on our campuses and features student-led exhibitions and presentations of language and culture... Read More.

Post Start Date: Feb 19, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 19, 2015.

Durham College (DC) announced that The W. Garfield Weston Foundation (The Foundation) will donate up to $462,000 in financial assistance to Durham Region students attending Red Seal skilled trades programs at the college over the next five years through The Foundation's Skilled Trades Awards Project. In addition, the college will contribute $198,000 in additional funding for a total commitment of $660,000.

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Post Start Date: Feb 17, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 06, 2015.

The Student Life office is excited to announce that it will be hosting its first-ever Student Leadership Summit on Tuesday, February 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Services building.

The summit is open to all Durham College students at the low cost of $20, which includes: participation in a variety of exciting and interactive sessions, lunch, a conference padfolio, and the chance to hear from keynote speaker Stuart Knight.

For information on registration, a full listing of session offerings, and a detailed biography on Stuart Knight, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/summit.

Post Start Date: Feb 17, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 25, 2015.

Volunteers are needed for the Spring Open House taking place on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Post Start Date: Feb 13, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 28, 2015.

Valentine's Day chocolates are on sale for 50 per cent off, starting today at the Campus Bookstore.

No matter how you're day's going, chocolate is bound to make it better! Stop by the bookstore and pick some up.

Post Start Date: Feb 13, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 18, 2015.

Durham College (DC) has announced the winners of its first-ever Experience Video contest. Christine Carson, Ivan Nimtsiv and Saiss Parthipan created the top three videos and won $1,000 in cash! ... Read More

Post Start Date: Feb 12, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 19, 2015.

The Campus Ice Centre is excited to announce the trial of a new premium pickup hockey service through BetterPuck.com in the coming weeks... Read More

Post Start Date: Feb 12, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 27, 2015.

It's your vote, it's your voice. Student Association elections are coming up. Voting takes place Wednesday, March 18 and Thursday, March 19. Visit your-sa.ca for more information.

Post Start Date: Feb 12, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 25, 2015.

The Campus Bookstore in the Gordon Willey building has select clothing items on sale for 50% off - one rack at the door on the way in, and another rack of golf shirts by the Durham textbooks. Be sure to tell your friends, colleagues, and students! Once they're gone, they're gone.

Post Start Date: Feb 11, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 20, 2015.

Smoke's Poutinerie will be at the Grill in The MarketPlace, tomorrow, February 12. Stop by and get your poutine fix.

Post Start Date: Feb 11, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 13, 2015.

Aramark is holding a treat sale in The Pit today and tomorrow. Stop by and pick up cake pops, popcorn and heart-shaped cookies.

Post Start Date: Feb 11, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 13, 2015.

On January 29, students passing through The Pit at Durham College's (DC) Oshawa campus couldn't help but notice the big red and white vending machine that said "Hug Me." The Coke Hug Machine came to campus and rewarded those who showed it some huggable affection with a free can of Coca-Cola... Read More

Post Start Date: Feb 11, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 25, 2015.

The quality of our post-secondary programs and delivery methods is dependent on regular and comprehensive review of policies and procedures to support the student experience and student success.

The following policies and procedures have been updated and are available on the Durham College Website:

Aegrotat Policy (ACAD-110) and Procedure (ACAD-110.1)

This is an update of an existing policy and procedure. The update includes the addition of the AODA compliance statement and the communication plan. It also changes the name of the Office of the Registrar to Strategic Enrollment Services, and expands the role of the dean to dean or designate.

Course Outlines Policy (ACAD-108) and Procedure (ACAD-108.1)

This is an update of an existing policy and procedure. The update includes the addition of the communication plan statement. It also specifies the course outline will be available on DC Connect, in addition to MyCampus.

Post Start Date: Feb 11, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 25, 2015.

Durham College (DC) and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) are hosting a Campus Master Plan (CMP) Community Open House on March 9... Read More

Post Start Date: Feb 11, 2015.
Post End Date: Mar 09, 2015.

Open to all Durham College students... Read More

Post Start Date: Feb 11, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 12, 2015.

The City of Oshawa is looking for 150 volunteers to act as pre-game volunteers and Oshawa Community Ambassadors.

Volunteer for a minimum of six hours, so get involved and welcome the world to Oshawa... Read More.

Post Start Date: Feb 10, 2015.
Post End Date: May 15, 2015.

There is a scheduled MyCampus outage beginning Friday, February 13 at 6 p.m. to Monday, February 16, 10 p.m.

Diversity Services, in partnership with the Congress of Black Women invite all students to a Professional and Mentorship Day on Wednesday, February 18, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Room G213 (Dining Room), Gordon Willey building, Oshawa campus... Read More.

Post Start Date: Feb 10, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 19, 2015.

Diversity Services and the Student Association would like to invite you to an interactive drumming circle in celebration of Black History Month on Thursday, February 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in The Pit, Gordon Willey building, Oshawa campus.

Post Start Date: Feb 10, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 20, 2015.

This message is posted and being sent on behalf of Don Lovisa, president.

Dear students,

Following our message yesterday, funeral arrangement details for Adam Brunt, a pre-service fire fighter program student in the School of Justice & Emergency Services are now available. The visitation will take place at Morris Funeral Chapel, 4 Division St, Bowmanville, ON, on Thursday, February 12 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will take place on Friday, February 13 at 1 p.m. at Morris Funeral Chapel.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with Adam’s family and friends.

Students are again reminded that they can access confidential counselling and bereavement services through the Campus Health Centre at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (Room G1030), by calling 905.721.3037 or via email to healthcare@durhamcollege.ca. After hours and 24/7 support is available by calling Aspiria Student Assistance: 1.877.234.5327.

Post Start Date: Feb 10, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 14, 2015.

This message is posted and being sent on behalf of Don Lovisa, president, Durham College.

Dear students,

It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Adam Brunt, a pre-service fire fighter program student in the School of Justice & Emergency Services on Sunday, February 8, 2015 as the result of a tragic accident.

In honour of Adam’s life, the flags at the Oshawa and Whitby campuses will be lowered today.

Funeral and visitation arrangements will be provided once they become available.

We recognize the magnitude of this event and want to advise that confidential counselling and bereavement services are available to students through the Campus Health Centre at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (Room G1030), by calling 905.721.3037 or via email to healthcare@durhamcollege.ca. After hours and 24/7 support is available by calling Aspiria Student Assistance: 1.877.234.5327.

The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Durham College are with Adam’s family and friends at this time.

Post Start Date: Feb 09, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 16, 2015.

This message is being sent on behalf of Don Lovisa, president, Durham College.

Following the lockdown incident on Durham College's Oshawa campus on Thursday, February 5, Durham Regional Police have advised that a former student is facing charges. Please see the DRPS news release for additional information.

This is now a police matter. Additional information and updates will be provided via Durham Regional Police.

We want to once again remind students that confidential counselling services are available for anyone who may feel affected by yesterday's events. All services can be accessed through the Campus Health Centre at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (Room G1030), by calling 905.721.3037 or via email to healthcare@durhamcollege.ca. After hours and 24/7 support is available by calling Aspiria Student Assistance: 1.877.234.5327... Read More

Post Start Date: Feb 06, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 10, 2015.

Come out and support the nationally-ranked Durham College volleyball team on Friday night as the Lords take on the Algonquin Thunder. Game time is at 6/8 p.m. at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre.

It is also our second-annual Fear the Beard night! Come out and get your Jeremy Hoekstra/Matt Gibson beard!

Post Start Date: Feb 05, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 07, 2015.

Durham College dental students will be taking impressions for the fabrication of custom-fit mouth guards on:

Tuesday March 10
6 to 8 p.m.
Room A250, Gordon Willey building.

If you are interested in attending, please pre-register for this event, we are only able to accommodate 60 registrants.

For more information please see attached flyer.

Post Start Date: Feb 05, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 25, 2015.

Indspire is an Indigenous-led registered charity that invests in the education of Indigenous people for the long term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada. Representatives from Indspire will be at the Aboriginal Student Centre from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, assisting students with completing the applications for bursaries and scholarships which need to be submitted by Monday, February 16.

Post Start Date: Feb 05, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 16, 2015.

Students got a tasty welcome to school after the snowstorm Monday as Durham College (DC) held Student Appreciation Day on February 3.

Student Appreciation day is a day when we take pause to recognize our students and their efforts in pursuing their goals," said Tara Blackburn, director of Student Life. "A cookie and hot beverage in February can hit the spot when studying and prepping assignments!"... Read More

Post Start Date: Feb 04, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 12, 2015.

A new club has recently been ratified by the Student Association on the UOIT and DC campus. Exercise is Medicine (EIM) UOIT/DC is based on Exercise is Medicine Canada, which is a movement to make Canadians healthier based on evidence that regular physical activity reduces the risk of many chronic diseases.

See the attachment for details.

Post Start Date: Feb 04, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 20, 2015.

The deadline for purchasing winter semester books is Wednesday, February 25. After that date, all winter semester books will be returned to the publisher.

Post Start Date: Feb 03, 2015.
Post End Date: Feb 26, 2015.

More than 600 colleges are competing in this year's eight-week Recyclemania Tournament.

Join millions of participants across Canada and the U.S. in creating greener campuses.

FastStart DC is pleased to present this exciting speaker series, putting the spotlight on local entrepreneurs. Learn about their personal experiences in the world of start-ups.

See the PDF for more information.

Registration is limited to 30 so register soon at www.faststartDC.eventbrite.ca.