This message is being shared on behalf of Ontario Tech University. Please direct questions to Patrick Neil, senior project manager, Office of Campus Infrastructure and Sustainability.

To accommodate the installation of solar panels at Ontario Tech University’s Shawenjigewining Hall, Founders Drive will be closed to vehicle traffic between Avenue of Champions and Founders Gate on Saturday, August 27. A crane will be stationed in the area, and no traffic will be permitted through this section of Founders Drive between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.

• View map of construction area

Traffic impact:

• Motorists who normally enter campus at Founders Gate but require access to Avenue of Champions should use the Conlin Road entrance to campus as an alternative.
• Founders lot 2 access gates on Founders Gate and north of Avenue of Champions will remain open and any cross-campus vehicle traffic will be rerouted through Founders lot 2 to bypass the closed section of Founders Drive.

Pedestrian impact:

• Pedestrians should cross Founders Drive only at designated locations. Sidewalk closures will be in effect between the crosswalk north of the university’s UL Building and the crosswalk at Founders Gate. Follow posted signage and obey construction personnel.
• Be aware of the presence of large vehicles, and avoid the construction area.
• All Shawenjigewining Hall entrances along Founders Drive will be closed during the installation. As an alternative, use the entrance on the west side of the building across from the Campus Library.

Your patience and co-operation are appreciated.

This message is shared on behalf of Jennifer Cosway, associate vice-president, Human Resources. Please direct any questions to Amanda Blenkhorn, manager, Ancillary Services, at ext. 2213.

GDI Integrated Facility Services (GDI) is Durham College’s (DC’s) contracted cleaning service. We have unfortunately received confirmation from GDI that a vote against ratifying their collective agreement with UNIFOR, the union representing GDI employees has taken place, which means GDI unionized employees are now in a legal strike position.

The college has been advised that additional negotiations are currently being discussed.

GDI has contingency plans in place to maintain service standards at DC, which will be implemented immediately to ensure our campus cleaning protocols are met. Priority service will be given to high traffic areas, washrooms, waste removal, slip and fall hazards and keeping labs and classrooms clean to support program delivery.

Durham College will continue to provide updates as soon as they become available.

This message is sent on behalf of Parking Services. Please direct inquiries to parking@dc-ot.ca.

Parking permits for Durham College (DC) students for the fall 2022 semester are now available to purchase for both Oshawa and Whitby campuses, with two options available:

• Semester parking pass: Valid September 1 through December 31, 2022.
• Annual parking pass: Valid September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023.

ANNUAL AND SEMESTER PASSES

If you are a current spring/summer semester permit holder:

• You must re-register your permit online through Precise ParkLink’s Interactive Parking Access Subscriber System IPASS.
• To activate your new permit, current users will be required to input their parking access card number and modify their username to access IPASS to re-register for fall 2022 semester or annual permits. (Example: Current username “DCLORDS” can be modified to “DCLORDS2022”).
• Those purchasing fall semester or annual parking permits must ensure the activation date on their IPASS application indicates September 1, 2022.

If you do you have a spring/summer semester or annual parking pass:

• New users purchasing a fall semester or annual parking pass are required to register online through IPASS.
• When registering, you must use your @dcmail.ca email address and have your nine-digit student number ready.
• Those purchasing fall semester or annual parking permits must ensure the activation date on their IPASS application indicates September 1, 2022.
• Payment for parking permits can be made through the IPASS registration website by credit card or pre-authorized payment.
• After completing the registration, you will receive an approval email within 24 to 48 hours.
• Initial access cards or hang tags will be provided at no charge. Replacement cards can be requested for $25.
• Please pick up your access card or hang tag prior to Friday, September 2, 2022 at the Parking Office either in the Gordon Willey building at the Oshawa campus, or the main building at the Whitby campus, between Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DAILY PARKING

• Available in:
  • Pay-and-display lots
  • Gated lots
• The cost for daily parking is $5 per hour ($18 daily maximum per day).
• Tap debit and credit card payment is now available at exit gates.
• Pay stations accept cash, coins, debit and credit cards and are located in the Founders 2 lot (south-east corner), and Commencement lot at the Oshawa campus. At the Whitby campus, a pay station is available inside the main building entrance.

LOTS AND RATES

STUDENT LOTS	SEMESTER RATE	YEARLY RATE
Commencement	$325	$650
Founders 2	$325	$650
Founders 4 – Campus Ice Centre (CIC)	$300	$600
Founders 5 – North CIC	$200	$400
Simcoe Village Lot	$300	$600
Ball Diamond Lot	$300	$600
Whitby Main	$300	$600

PLEASE NOTE: These parking lots are monitored and patrolled by Campus Security and Durham Region Police Services.

CONTACT

• For questions specific to the IPASS registration website, please contact the IPASS office at 416.243.6990 or Precise ParkLink at 1.888.783.7275.
• For general enquiries, please contact the Parking Office at parking@dc-uoit.ca.

This message is being shared on behalf of the First Peoples Indigenous Centre and the Centre for Teaching and Learning.

Durham College (DC) recognizes June 21 as National Indigenous Peoples Day, an annual celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ culture, heritage and outstanding contributions.

Traditionally celebrated on or near June 21 because of its correlation with the summer solstice, National Indigenous Peoples Day provides an opportunity for all Canadians to celebrate the rich culture and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.

In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, we encourage the campus community to learn more about Indigenous culture and history by completing the newly revised seven-module training course titled: Indigenous Histories and Reconciliation. These modules were created to support DC’s Indigenization Statement by the First Peoples Indigenous Centre (FPIC), in collaboration with the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), Campus Library and Ontario Tech University’s Teaching and Learning Centre.

True to Indigenous ways of learning and knowing, the course invites participants to discover their own ways of learning. Its seven modules – Love, Respect, Honesty, Humility, Bravery, Truth and Wisdom – provide a framework for post-secondary institutions to adapt to fulfill commitments outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action. Topics include:

• Treaties and dynamics between settlers and Indigenous peoples;
• Residential schools;
• Assimilationist policies;
• Missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls;
• Decolonization;
• Intergenerational trauma; and
• Resiliency of Indigenous communities.

Accessing the training modules

For students and employees
The Indigenous Histories and Reconciliation course can be accessed under the self-registration tab on DC Connect. Students and employees can access the course using their network password and login information. Once registered, the course will appear under the Manually Managed Term tab. Upon completion of a module, participants will receive a badge.

Once all seven modules have been finished, student and employees will receive a recognition of completion through DC Connect.

For members of the public
The training module is available online for members of the public. Participants will receive a recognition of completion after each module.

This project was made possible with funding by the Government of Ontario and through eCampusOntario’s support of the Virtual Learning Strategy. Learn more about the Virtual Learning Strategy online.

This message is being shared on behalf of Dr. Elaine Popp, executive vice president, Academic.

 Last week, we announced exciting changes how Durham College (DC) organizes and refers to our academic departments, including moving some programs from their current academic schools to new homes. In addition, the departmental term ‘Schools’ will change to ‘Faculties’, adopting the contemporary language used within post-secondary education.

These changes take effect today.

As a reminder, below is a list of the new faculties and a complete list of programs is available on our website.

Our new faculties will be:

• • Faculty of Business
  • Faculty of Health Sciences (HS)
  • Faculty of Hospitality & Horticultural Science (HHS)
  • Faculty of Liberal Studies (LS)
  • Faculty of Media, Art & Design (MAD)
  • Faculty of Science, Engineering & Information Technology (SEIT)
  • Faculty of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship (STA)
  • Faculty of Social & Community Services (SCS)

For more information, please read the original announcement on our website.

Durham College (DC) is excited to announce upcoming changes to how we organize and refer to our academic departments.

In order to better reflect the modern world of work, we will be moving some of our programs from their current academic schools to new homes. These moves will result in the clustering of programs that share similar fields and disciplines, thus allowing us to more readily maximize synergies and realize collaboration.

In addition, the departmental term ‘Schools’ will change to ‘Faculties’, adopting the contemporary language used within post-secondary education.

Our new Faculties will be:

• Faculty of Business
• Faculty of Health Sciences (HS)
• Faculty of Hospitality & Horticultural Science (HHS)
• Faculty of Liberal Studies (LS)
• Faculty of Media, Art & Design (MAD)
• Faculty of Science, Engineering & Information Technology (SEIT)
• Faculty of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeship (STA)
• Faculty of Social & Community Services (SCS)

All changes will take effect on Monday, June 20. A list of each program and its respective faculty is available on our website.

This message is being shared on behalf of the Accessibility Co-ordinating Committee.

It’s National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) – a time to celebrate and promote accessibility in communities and workplaces. Established in 2017, NAAW showcases diversity and inclusion in this country, and highlights some of the important initiatives aimed at creating an accessible Canada.

As part of this annual celebration, people across the country are encouraged to take part in Red Shirt Day on Wednesday, June 1 to show their support and solidarity for individuals and families who are living with disabilities and exceptionalities.

Red Shirt Day also includes an opportunity to pledge a commitment to creating a fully accessible and inclusive society that honours and values the contributions of people of all abilities in all aspects of life.

How to celebrate Red Shirt Day:

• Write down your Red Shirt Day pledge or share it on social media.
• Post a selfie or a group photo of you with your friends, classmates or colleagues – all wearing red – on social media using the hashtags: #RedShirtDay, #RedForAccessAbility or #unstoppABLE.
• Encourage others to take part in Red Shirt Day.
• Check out the resources available on the Red Shirt Day page, including books, videos, podcasts and other materials.

Passionate about accessibility and making a difference here at Durham College? The Accessibility Co-ordinating Committee is always looking for new members to lend their expertise and knowledge. Contact Angela Werner for more information.

You can also read more about the college’s accessibility initiatives, policies, resources and the Accessibility Co-ordinating Committee at www.durhamcollege.ca/accessibility.

This message is being shared on behalf of the First Peoples Indigenous Centre. Please direct any questions to Jocelyne Pelletier, Indigenous coach.

In honour of the 13th National Indigenous History Month, Durham College (DC) will reinforce its commitment to reconciliation and strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities, as identified in the Indigenization Statement, by permanently raising the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations flag on Wednesday, June 1.

In 2009, the House of Commons unanimously passed a motion to declare the month of June National Indigenous History Month, a month dedicated to celebrating the rich history, vibrant culture, resilience, and diversity of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The month of June allows all Canadians to reflect on the sacrifices, contributions and strengths of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples and reflect on our shared history.

The First Peoples Indigenous Centre (FPIC) invites the DC campus community to join us in our celebration of National Indigenous History Month by participating in the following upcoming events:

Teaching with Elder Dorothy Taylor
Join Elder Dorothy Taylor from Curve Lake First Nations for her monthly traditional Anishinaabe teaching. Previous teachings have included topics such as the Anishinaabe Creation Story and water teachings.

Dates:

• Wednesday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to noon. Register online.
• Thursday, June 23 from 1 to 2 p.m. Register online.

Indigenous Heritage Celebration
Join us in the Naanaagide’endamowin Courtyard for a celebration of Indigenous heritage! This event will feature a ceremony to honour the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nations flag as a permanent fixture at DC, as well as a demonstration of Big Drum and an interactive demonstration of Indigenous powwow dancing styles.

Date: Friday, June 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. Register online.

Teaching with Elder Dr. Shirley Williams
FPIC welcomes Elder Dr. Shirley Williams from Wikwemikong First Nations as she shares her traditional knowledge of Indigenous Clan Systems and the Indigenous Medicine Wheel teachings.

Dates:

• Monday, June 20 from 1 to 2 p.m. Register online.
• Wednesday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to noon. Register online.

Traditional Medicines in the Modern World: Mental Health
FPIC welcomes Traditional Medicine Keeper Joseph Pitawanakwat as he shares his knowledge of Indigenous plant medicines and their role in helping us maintain a healthy mind, body and spirit.

Date: Wednesday, June 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. Register online.

Bannock + Books: 21 Things You Might Not Know About the Indian Act
Expand your knowledge of the Indian Act by joining us for a learning circle as we explore 21 Things You Might Not Know About the Indian Act. A limited number of books are available for loan with registration.

Date: Monday, June 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Register online.

Land Acknowledgement Workshop
Join First Peoples Indigenous Center as we guide you through this interactive session designed to help you understand your connection to land acknowledgements and why they are imperative to meaningful reconciliation.

Date: Tuesday, June 28 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Register online.

This message is being sent on behalf of the Durham College Emergency Management Response Team.

Please be advised that power has been restored to the Whitby campus. Buildings are now open for student and employee use.

What do I need to know?

• Classes and in-person activities will resume on Thursday, May 26.
• Food services will not be available on Thursday or Friday and will resume on Monday, May 30.

We appreciate your patience while teams worked to restore campus power.