Dear colleagues/students,

We are once again facing disturbing circumstances as we process news of the hate violence that took place on June 6 in London, Ontario. We join the rest of the country in mourning the four members of the Canadian-Muslim family that lost their lives and hold the remaining survivor in our hearts.

Durham College stands alongside those affected by this tragic event, and especially the Islamic community, as we come together to condemn acts of hate, discrimination and religious persecution in our world.

Instead, let the values of inclusion, tolerance and respect that we as Canadians hold dear, embrace those that are hurting while also guiding us forward.

This may be a difficult time for members of our community as we continue to deal with this news. Students and employees are encouraged to seek assistance and are reminded that support is available.

For students:

• Good2Talk Helpline (24/7): 1.866.925.5454
• I.M. Well Student Assistance Program: 1.877.554.6935
• Campus Health and Wellness Centre:
  • Phone: 905.721.3037
  • Email CHWC@durhamcollege.ca
  • Live chat https://durhamcollege.ca/student-life/health-and-wellness/campus-health-centre

For employees:

Morneau Shepell services can be accessed 24/7 by phone at 1.844.880.9142, TTY at 1.877.338.0275 or online at www.workhealthlife.com.

Additionally, the Islamic Centre of Oshawa is accepting individuals needing space to talk.

Sincerely,

Don

This message is being shared on behalf of the First Peoples Indigenous Centre (FPIC). For more information and to connect, please email indigenous@durhamcollege.ca.

Following yesterday’s message about the recent discovery of the mass grave at the former residential school on the land of the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation in Kamloops, British Columbia, the First Peoples Indigenous Centre (FPIC) is reminding students and employees of additional support available at the centre, including:

• One-on-one support with Indigenous Coaches;
• Access to Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers; and
• Information and referral to services and local Indigenous community organizations.

If you need further support, the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line is also available to help former residential school students, their families, and others affected at 1.866.925.4419.

To learn more about Canada’s shared history with Indigenous people and reconciliation, the FPIC invites all Durham College (DC) community members to participate in the following workshops:

• Durham Indigenous Voices: Reconciliation, Resistance, Resilience and Resurgence on Thursday, June 17, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. This four-part series begins with a focus on reconciliation and features a panel of Indigenous speakers from the Durham Region, with special guest Dr. Pam Palmater. Register online.
• DC Indigenous Histories and Reconciliation Modules located under the self-registration tab on DC Connect.
• Indigenous Learning Circle to continue the conversation from the reconciliation modules, allowing employees and students the opportunity to ask questions. Register online for the Wednesday, June 9 event from 2 to 3 p.m.

Dear colleagues and students,

Last weekend, news of the discovery of a mass grave in Kamloops, British Columbia, at the former Residential School for Indigenous children was reported; a heartbreaking reminder of the devastating impact these schools had, and continue to have, on Indigenous communities.

The loss of these children and the grief their families and communities continue to face today are significant.

Durham College stands with all those who are struggling or find themselves re-victimized by the news of this tragedy. In respect and honour as Indigenous communities mourn, beginning today, the flags at the Oshawa and Whitby campuses will remain lowered for 215 hours, one hour for each child who never returned home.

If you need support, the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line is available to help former residential school students, their families, and others affected at 1.866.925.4419.

Additional assistance can be accessed through the services listed below.

For students:

• Good2Talk Helpline (24/7): 1.866.925.5454
• I.M. Well Student Assistance Program: 1.877.554.6935
• Campus Health and Wellness Centre:
  • Phone: 905.721.3037
  • Email CHWC@durhamcollege.ca
  • Live chat https://durhamcollege.ca/student-life/health-and-wellness/campus-health-centre

For employees:

Morneau Shepell services can be accessed 24/7 by phone at 1.844.880.9142, TTY at 1.877.338.0275 or online at www.workhealthlife.com.

Additionally, support is available through the First Peoples Indigenous Centre (FPIC) including:

• One-on-one support with Indigenous Coaches;
• Access to Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers; and
• Information and referral to services to local Indigenous community organizations.

To learn more about Canada’s shared history with Indigenous people and reconciliation, the FPIC invites you to participate in the upcoming series Durham Indigenous Voices Reconciliation, Resistance, Resilience and Resurgence. This four-part series commencing on June 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., begins with a focus on reconciliation and features a panel of Indigenous speakers from the Durham Region, with special guest Dr. Pam Palmater. To register, please click here.

Also, we encourage you to self-register for the DC Indigenous Histories and Reconciliation Modules located under the self-registration tab on DC Connect and to participate in an Indigenous Learning Circle which you may register for by visiting the DC Training Registration (VPN must be turned on to access this link) calendar.

For more information and to connect, please email indigenous@durhamcollege.ca.

Spring Convocation 2021 is almost here. To celebrate, Durham College’s (DC) #DCGrad2021 is once again going virtual as friends, family and the entire campus community come together to recognize the hard work and achievements of our graduates.

A shout-out submission form has been created and is now available on the convocation website. This provides a place where the grads, their families and friends, DC faculty and employees have the opportunity to submit pictures, share stories and post congratulatory messages.

These shouts-outs will be featured on DC’s Convocation Recognition Website, which is launching on Monday, June 14. Grads will also be able to find important updates on the site, including information on how they can verify their graduation online and when they can expect to receive their credential by mail. Links to purchase DC grad merchandise, hear about Alumni benefits, find helpful tips about “What’s Next”, and hear video well wishes from college leadership will also be included.

All DC students and employees are encouraged to join in the convocation celebrations by sharing your messages of congratulations and encouragement.

Today’s the day! The Virtual Career Fair is taking place from 1 to 4 p.m., with more than 125 employers showing up virtually to meet you. Chat with employers looking to hire for jobs within numerous fields – for a list of fields, check out the drop-down list on the event page.

Hiring for part-time, full-time, contract summer and co-op positions, this Virtual Career Fair is a great way to get your foot in the door or gain experience networking.

Students who sign-up to attend the Virtual Career Fair will be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card or one of four, three-month subscriptions (valued at $120 each) to LinkedIn premium provided by the Durham College Students Inc. Not sure how to sign-up? Check out our Reel on Instagram!

Have a question? Please direct any inquiries to Career Development via email before noon or visit us in our Alumni & Student Assistance virtual booth during the event from 1 to 4 p.m. today.

Today marks the first day of Durham College’s (DC) Gear Up to Get Hired at Home events designed to help you transition smoothly from campus to career and to prepare you for our Virtual Career Fair taking place on Thursday, March 11 from 1 to 4 p.m.

There are more than 125 employers scheduled to attend the fair and looking forward to meeting you. Learn more by logging in to the Hired Portal to be taken directly to the event page.

From March 1 to March 9, you will have the opportunity to attend workshops and sessions that will cover how to create a personal pitch, resumé writing techniques, career fair success strategies, using LinkedIn and more. You can then put your skills to work at DC’s Virtual Career Fair on March 11, 2021.

Students who sign-up to attend the Virtual Career Fair will be entered to win a $100 Amazon gift card or one of four, three-month subscriptions (valued at $120 each) to LinkedIn premium provided by the Durham College Students Inc.

Hiring for part-time, full-time, contract summer and co-op positions, this Virtual Job Fair is a great way to get your foot in the door or gain experience networking.

Check out a full list of events happening over the next two weeks on the “events/workshops” tab of Hired or keep up-to-date on all Gear Up to Get Hired at Home activities and career fair updates as they unfold by following @GetHiredDC on Instagram or #GetHiredDC on social media.

Have a question? Please direct any inquiries to Career Development via email.

This message is being shared on behalf of Melissa Pringle, chief returning officer, Durham College Board of Governors. 

Nominations are now open for the 2021-2022 student governor position on the Durham College (DC) Board of Governors.

Here’s what you need to know:

Constituency group	One (1) student governor position for the DC Board of Governors.
Term of office	One year, starting Wednesday, September 21, 2021 and ending Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Candidate eligibility	Any DC student who: ·       Is enrolled in a program of instruction, carrying a minimum course load of 50 per cent. ·       Is in good academic standing. ·       Has no academic integrity alerts or student conduct violations on their record.
Time commitment	Approximately 10 to 15 hours per month.
Compensation	This is a volunteer position.
What’s involved?	The DC student governor will: ·       Represent the college as student governor for the 2021-2022 academic year. ·       Help shape the future and strategic direction of the college, providing the student perspective. ·       Attend board and standing committee meetings. ·       Have the opportunity to participate in professional development opportunities and special events.
Nomination period	Monday, March 1 to Friday, March 5
Campaign period	Wednesday, March 10 to Friday, March 19
Voting period	Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26

 

For more information visit: www.durhamcollege.ca/studentgovernor

Let’s say you’re planning to attend the Virtual Career Fair on Thursday, March 11 and you want to be prepared to meet with employers who are looking for students and soon-to-be grads for full and part-time work, summer jobs and contract roles.

How can you get ready to stand out?

• Virtual Career Fair walkthrough – running daily on MS Teams from 11 to 11:30 a.m. this is a great way to ease any of those pre-event jitters you may be experiencing!
• Resumé drop-in sessions – get tips and techniques to take your resumé to the next level.
• Personal Pitch webinar – pick up a few tips on how to put together a terrific pitch – the 30 second summary that will help an employer remember you.
• Virtual Interview webinar – virtual interviews are now the new “norm”. Join to explore best practices and obtain practical tips! 
• LinkedIn webinar – learn the basics of setting up and using LinkedIn, including features of a great profile, tips to best present your skills and experience, job search functionality and the basics of networking online.
• Book an appointment for a resumé review through the Hired Portal.
• Visit the Career Resources section of the Hired Portal and download our helpful tip sheets and booklets for interviews and more.

Visit the Hired Portal for a complete list of Gear Up to Get Hired at Home events and career fair updates. Check out the events calendar on the portal for a list of employers attending the fairs. The best part? Even if you can’t attend a live webinar, you will find the recording on @GetHiredDC’s IGTV.

Please direct any questions to Career Development via email.

This message is being shared on behalf of Jennifer Powell, outreach coordinator, Career Development. Please direct any questions to Jennifer via email. 

You work hard, study hard and are gaining the education and skills you need to succeed after graduation. But how do you actually launch your career?

Get answers at Durham College’s (DC) Gear Up to Get Hired at Home events and Virtual Career Fair, taking place Monday, March 1 to Thursday, March 11, with tons of exciting opportunities to help inspire and prepare you for life after college. Meet potential employers, network with industry experts, and access helpful resources!

Gear Up to Get Hired at Home highlights

With multiple events taking place, there’s plenty of opportunities for you to up your career game in preparation for DC’s Virtual Career Fair. The best part? Even if you can’t attend a live webinar, you will find the recording on @GetHiredDC’s IGTV.

Gear Up to Get Hired at Home events – Monday, March 1 to Thursday, March 9

• Virtual Career Fair walkthrough – running daily on MS Teams from 11 to 11:30 a.m. this is a great way to ease any of those pre-event jitters you may be experiencing!
• LinkedIn webinar – learn the basics of setting up and using LinkedIn, including features of a great profile, tips to best present your skills and experience, job search functionality and the basics of networking online.
• Personal Pitch webinar – pick up a few tips on how to put together a terrific pitch – the 30 second summary that will help an employer remember you.
• Resumé drop-in sessions – get tips and techniques to take your resumé to the next level.
• Virtual Interview webinar – virtual interviews are now the new “norm”. Join to explore best practices and obtain practical tips! 

Virtual Career Fair – Thursday, March 11 from 1 to 4 p.m.

• Meet with employers, including those currently hiring for full-time, part-time, summer and seasonal work, as well as co-op and internships, and gain feedback from recruiters.

Take time now to focus on your future! Visit the Hired Portal for a complete list of events including dates and times. Keep up-to-date on all Gear up to Get Hired at Home activities and career fair updates by following @GetHiredDC on Instagram or #GetHiredDC on social media.

This message is being shared on behalf of Melissa Pringle, chief returning officer, Durham College Board of Governors.  Please direct inquires to Melissa.

The Durham College (DC) Board of Governors is looking for a student leader to join them for a one-year term.

Here’s what you need to know:

Constituency group	One (1) student governor position for the DC Board of Governors.
Term of office	One year, starting Wednesday, September 1, 2021 and ending Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Candidate eligibility	Any DC student who: Is enrolled in a program of instruction, carrying a minimum course load of 50 per cent. Is in good academic standing. Has no academic integrity alerts or student conduct violations on their record.
Time commitment	Approximately 10 to 15 hours per month.
Compensation	This is a volunteer position.
What’s involved?	The DC student governor will: Represent the college as student governor for the 2020-2021 academic year. Help shape the future and strategic direction of the college, providing the student perspective. Attend board and standing committee meetings. Have the opportunity to participate in professional development opportunities and special events.
Nomination period	Monday, March 1 to Friday, March 5
Campaign period	Wednesday, March 10  to Friday, March 19
Voting period	Monday, March 22 to Friday, March 26

 

Interested in learning more? Schedule a virtual appointment with Melissa Pringle, chief returning officer, to discuss the position and get your questions answered.

 

For more information visit: www.durhamcollege.ca/studentgovernor