This message is being shared on behalf of the Social Justice Week Committee. Please direct questions to committee chair, Jason Vassell.

This month, Durham College (DC) will host its third annual Social Justice Week with three days of keynote speakers and an information fair exploring timely social issues including homelessness, disability advocacy, harm reduction, human trafficking, and mental health.

Events will take place virtually and include:

• Tuesday, January 25:
  • Geri Mariano: Perseverance Through the Pandemic
  • Elizabeth Pierce Speaking on Mental Health
• Wednesday, January 26:
  • Champions for Action Information Fair
  • Mark Wafer on Championing People with Disabilities
• Thursday, January 27:
  • Nicole Whitmore on Harm Reduction, Homelessness and Radical Inclusivity
  • Sarom Rho on International Students and Unique Impacts of the Pandemic

Learn more about the scheduled events and how to attend virtually.

Social justice is a concept rooted in the belief that everyone deserves equity in distribution of wealth, opportunities and privileges within a society.

Issues related to social justice intersect with nearly every field of study, industry and community with which DC is connected. Social Justice Week is truly an event for all members of our campus community and the greater Durham Region.

Events are free.

This message is being shared on behalf of Christine Murphy, director, Career and Student Development. Please direct any questions to Jennifer Powell.

We’re helping students prepare for their futures with exciting, career-focused fun at Durham College’s (DC) Gear Up to Get Hired events and the Durham College and Ontario Tech University Virtual Job Fair. From Monday, January 24 to Thursday, February 3, plenty of exciting opportunities will be available for all job seekers including part-time, seasonal, full-time and contract roles.

Virtual Job Fair highlights

For the current list of registered employers, click here.

How can you get ready to stand out?

To help students prepare for the job fair, DC is hosting a variety of virtual workshops between January 24 and February 3. A complete calendar of events is available on the Hired Portal.

Those who sign-up to attend the Virtual Job Fair will be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card!

Additional Gear Up to Get Hired event and Virtual Job Fair details will be announced in the coming weeks. Keep up-to-date by following @GetHiredDC on Instagram or using #GetHiredDC on social media.

In January, Durham College’s (DC) Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is hosting a virtual two-part introductory workshop on deconstructing Anti-Muslim hate.

Open to DC employees, students and the broader community, and facilitated by Aasiyah Khan, manager, Education Programs with the National Council of Canadian Muslims, participants will develop a foundational understanding of Anti-Muslim hate; its origins, manifestations and its deep connections to racism and xenophobia within Canadian society.

Participants are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions, where they will also learn how to recognize overt and subtle forms of discrimination and how to effectively challenge Anti-Muslim hate at both the individual and institutional/systemic level.

Dates: Wednesday, January 12 and Wednesday, January 19
Time: 12 to 1 p.m.
Location: Online

Please register for session one and session two by Wednesday, January 5 to attend virtually. A link to join the virtual session will be provided prior to the event.

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

As a reminder, paid parking will be in effect at the Whitby campus as of January 4. Parking permit registration for Durham College (DC) students for the winter 2022 semester is now available.

Purchasing a parking pass:

• Due to new parking system upgrades, those who require a new semester or annual parking pass must register on the IPASS website and pay for their passes online.
• Registration is on a first come, first served basis.
• When registering, you must use your DC Mail address.
• You can choose to pay in full or set up equal monthly payments through credit card or pre-authorized payment.
• Those purchasing winter semester parking permits must ensure the activation date on their IPASS application indicates January 1, 2022.
• Those withparking access cards can input their card number when registering. This card will be activated upon IPASS approval. No further action will be required.
• Those withoutparking access cards will receive one at no charge. You can request a replacement card for $25.
• After completing the registration, you will receive an approval email within 24 to 48 hours.
• Please pick up your access card or hang tag prior to Tuesday, January 4 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. Please remember to complete the COVID-19 screening questionnaire prior to arrival.

CONTACT

• For questions specific to the IPASS registration website, contact the IPASS Office at 416.243.6990 or Precise Parklink at 1.888.783.7275.
• For general inquiries, contact the Parking Office.

• For questions specific to the IPASS registration website, contact the IPASS Office at 416.243.6990 or Precise Parklink at 1.888.783.7275.
• For general inquiries, contact the Parking Office.

LOTS & RATES

 

STUDENT LOTS AND RATES	Semester rate	Yearly rate
Founders 2	$        325.00	$    650.00
Founders 4 – Campus Ice Centre (CIC)	$        300.00	$    600.00
Founders 5 – North CIC Lot	$        200.00	$    400.00
Commencement	$        325.00	$    650.00
Simcoe Village	$        300.00	$    600.00
Whitby Main	$        300.00	$    600.00
Ball Diamond	$        300.00	$    600.00

December is here and the holiday season is upon us. Below is information about Durham College’s (DC) annual ecards and important seasonal reminders.

Ecards

 Nothing spreads cheer more than a special greeting for family and friends, which is why DC has you covered with branded ecards for you to share. Simply choose one of the four designs and then fill out the online form with your custom message to send your festive wishes.

Important reminders

 Students are also reminded of the following dates:

• Holiday closure
  • The last day for most classes before the break is Friday, December 17, with the winter semester beginning on Monday, January 10. Many areas of the college will be closed during the break but the campus itself will remain open, and security services will continue over the holidays.
• Food Insecurity Bursary
  • Students who need a little extra help this season can apply for DC’s Food Insecurity Bursary, which will help them and their families purchase food and bring cheer to their homes this season. Please submit your application by Monday, December 13.

Please enjoy these last few weeks before the break and have a safe and healthy holiday season.

This message is sent on behalf of Kevin Griffin, professor, School of Justice & Emergency Services, Durham College and chair of the Holiday Food Drive. Please direct any questions to Kevin.

For more than ten years, the annual Campus Food Drive has helped hundreds of Durham College (DC) students and their families enjoy happier holidays by providing hampers of food.

This year, with the added challenge of COVID-19 and rising costs of food across Ontario, supporting DC students and their families is more important than ever – which is why the Campus Food Drive was transitioned to a Food Insecurity Bursary last year.

While we won’t be able to pack food hampers to deliver to those in need, we will provide bursary support for students with families (married/sole-support), and international and domestic students living away from home who are facing food insecurity.

Do you need a little extra help this season?

If you’re a DC student looking for support, please visit the Food Insecurity Bursary webpage to apply. Applications must be received before Monday, December 13.

In order to be eligible, students must:

• Be enrolled in full-time studies for the fall semester.
  • Full-time students registered as having a permanent disability through the Access and Support office who are studying at a part-time level are also eligible.
• Be currently residing in Ontario.
• Be supporting a family (married or sole-support) or be an international or domestic student living away from home and facing food insecurity.

Please note: part-time students and those commencing their studies in January 2022 are not eligible.

If you are not eligible for the Food Insecurity Bursary but are still in need of support, please visit https://www.durham.ca/en/living-here/food-banks.aspx.

Today marks the thirty-second anniversary of the mass shooting of 14 women at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal, targeted because of their gender. In response to this shocking act of gender-based violence, Canadian Parliament designated the anniversary of this tragic event as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

In honour of the victims, and all self-identified women who have experienced gender-based violence, Durham College (DC) will lower its flags to half-mast at the Oshawa and Whitby campuses on December 6.

The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will be hosting a virtual session today that focuses on the practical steps and actions we can take to create an inclusive environment for all:

Anti-Blackness in Gender Justice Movements
When: Monday, December 6 from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Please register in advance to participate.

The DC community is invited to join the conversation and participate in the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign facilitated on social media. Follow along on Instagram with @yesmeansyesatdc.

To learn more about how gender-based violence continues to impact our communities and how we can be allies in the fight against it, please visit 16dayscampaign.org/.

This message is being sent on behalf of IT Services. Please direct inquiries to the IT Service Desk at servicedesk@dc-ot.ca or call extension 3333.

The Durham College (DC) community is advised that, as part of our commitment to maintaining optimal systems and operations, updates to DC’s Internet service and related systems will occur on Wednesday, December 29 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. During the infrastructure upgrades, users may experience a very brief interruption in service, lasting no more than a few minutes. The following will be impacted briefly:

• Email might be delayed; some messages might be queued and/or retried.
• COVID Entry Screening app.
• DC mobile app and Live Chat.
• MyDC
• The VPN will be available, but with brief, intermittent loss of connectivity (a few seconds at a time).
• Secure FTP.
• Campus Library systems.
• Eduroam

 

As a result of the impacts to the COVID-19 pre-screening questionnaire, students requiring access to campus on Wednesday, December 29 should be prepared to:

• Present a paper or digital copy of their second vaccination receipt to security personnel.
• Verbally screen for COVID-19 symptoms.

Please note: DC is not currently equipped to scan the new provincial QR code proof of vaccination.

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

With so many changes and developments happening at Durham College (DC), I want to take a moment to formally introduce you to the latest addition at our Whitby campus – the Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology (CSTT). After more than a year of effort and construction, this new space opened its doors in September and now that students and employees are settling in, I thought I’d take a moment to help you get to know it better.

The CSTT expands the college’s overall capacity in Whitby by 60,000 more sq. ft. Designed to help shine a spotlight on skilled trades training, innovation and education, DC’s electrical, elevating devices and plumbing programs can now take advantage of its many labs, configurable classrooms and a double-height learning space which is home to a two-storey building model.

In addition, the new building features, student collaboration areas and a brand-new 2,000 sq. ft. Fitness Centre, where employees and students can find state-of-the-art cardio, strength and free-weight equipment. It also includes HD TV on all cardio machines and change rooms with lockers and showers.

We are incredibly proud of the continued growth and development at the Whitby campus and welcome you to enjoy the new space and all the learning and social opportunities it offers.

Sincerely,

Don

This message is sent on behalf of Kevin Griffin, professor, School of Justice & Emergency Services, Durham College and chair of the Holiday Food Drive. Please direct any questions to Kevin.

For more than ten years, the annual Campus Food Drive has helped hundreds of Durham College (DC) students and their families enjoy happier holidays by providing hampers of food.

This year, with the added challenge of COVID-19 and rising costs of food across Ontario, supporting DC students and their families is more important than ever – which is why the Campus Food Drive was transitioned to a Food Insecurity Bursary last year.

While we won’t be able to pack food hampers to deliver to those in need, we will provide bursary support for students with families (married/sole-support), and international and domestic students living away from home who are facing food insecurity.

Do you need a little extra help this season?

If you’re a DC student looking for support, please visit the Food Insecurity Bursary webpage to apply. Applications must be received before Monday, December 13.

In order to be eligible, students must:

• Be enrolled in full-time studies for the fall semester.
  • Full-time students registered as having a permanent disability through the Access and Support office who are studying at a part-time level are also eligible.
• Be currently residing in Ontario.
• Be supporting a family (married or sole-support) or be an international or domestic student living away from home and facing food insecurity.

Please note: part-time students and those commencing their studies in January 2022 are not eligible.

If you are not eligible for the Food Insecurity Bursary but are still in need of support, please visit https://www.durham.ca/en/living-here/food-banks.aspx.