This message is being sent on behalf of Debbie Johnston, associate vice-president, Academic (Enrolment and International Education).   

We are very excited to announce that, effective immediately, when you request a transcript from Durham College, it will be available right from your phone and computer through MyCreds™ – a secure digital credential platform that allows you to access and share the documents from anywhere in the world and at any time.

The benefits of MyCreds™ include:

• Safe, secure, password-protected access
• Digitally verified official documents
• 24/7 access – anytime, anywhere
• You control who your documents are shared with
• Ability to track and view activity of documents you have shared
• No more waiting for documents to be sent through the postal system

To get started:

• Request your official transcript.
• Once your requested transcript has been uploaded to MyCreds™, you will receive an email from MyCreds.ca with information on how to register for your account and access and share your document.

Learn more about MyCreds™, including privacy and security, at www.MyCreds™.ca.

Did you know as a Durham College (DC) student, you have access to health and dental benefits? Below you’ll find important information about:  

• The Durham College Student Association (DCSA) Health and Dental Plan (full-time students); 
• The DCSA Morcare plan (international students); and  
• Opt-in and opt-out information.*  

*Note: The current opt-in and opt-out only applies to May 2023 intake students. Full-time students who started in September 2022 and January 2023 are not eligible to opt-in or opt-out. 

Full-time domestic students 

The DCSA provides a health and dental plan for all full-time DC students. The fee is charged to your tuition and must be paid at the same time. 

The policy year for May-start students begins Monday, May 1, 2023, and coverage continues until Thursday, August 31, 2023. 

Not sure if you are considered full-time? Contact Enrolment Services. 

Fully delivered online programs (Critical Care Nursing and Pre-Health Services – online) have adjusted ancillary fees. Please visit your program fee calculator to see the amounts associated with your delivery. 

Accessing the Medavie Blue Cross Portal 

Visit www.studentvip.ca/dcsa to download your Plan Card and view your coverage from Medavie Blue Cross. 

Login or create an account to view the status of your claims. Your policy number is 0091963000 and your student ID is your student ID number followed by two zeros (ex. 100XXXXXX00) 

Already covered? Looking to opt-out of the plan? 

Students with other health and dental plan coverage can elect to opt-out of the DCSA-provided plan. To opt-out, students must visit the Student VIPwebsite and complete the online opt-out form by May 31, 2023. You will be required to provide proof of other coverage. 

Dependents? Looking to opt-in dependents to the coverage? 

Adding dependents, partners and spouses is easy, but opt-in must be done before May 31, 2023. Check out the Student VIP website for more details. 

Note: For May 2023 start students who will be continuing full-time in September 2023, dependents must be opted in again for the 2023-2024 policy year during the month of September. 

International Students 

International students are enrolled under two mandatory health insurance plans provided by the DCSA – Morcare and Student VIP – and can opt dependents into both. Dependents must have Morcare or OHIP alternative to be eligible for the health and dental plan. The deadline to opt-in dependents is May 31, 2023. If you opt your dependents into the coverage in May 2023, you will need to opt them in again for the 2023-2024 policy year during the month of September. 

Note: If you have OHIP coverage, please contact donna.judson@durhamcollege.ca by May 31, 2023 to have the Morcare fee removed. 

Accessing Morcare 

Morcare provides your basic insurance coverage for visiting the doctor for illness, injury or medical emergencies. 

To download your Morcare medical card: 

1. Go to www.morcare.ca
   2. Select “Durham College”
   3. Click “Your Space” from the top menu
   4. Enter your date of birth and student number
   5. Please print a paper copy as this is required by medical clinics for billing purposes. 

Accessing Student VIP 

Student VIP is your extended health and dental plan that covers prescription medication, dental, vision, chiropractor, massage, physiotherapy and more. 

To download your health and dental benefit card: 

1. Go to www.studentvip.ca/dcsa
   
2. Select “Durham College”
   3. Select Benefit Card
   4. Register to set up an online profile
   5. Please print a paper copy as this is required by medical clinics for billing purposes. 

Still have questions? Reach out for assistance. 

• Student VIP website: www.studentvip.ca/dcsa, access Live Chat for assistance 
• Morcare website: www.morcare.ca, access Live Chat for assistance 
• DCSA website: www.mydcsa.ca, access Live Chat to connect with DCSA staff 
• Donna Judson: donna.judson@durhamcollege.ca or by phone at 905.721.1609 ext. 3984 

This message is sent on behalf of Richard Jules, director, IT User Support Services.

What is this about? 

Microsoft has introduced a new video solution – Stream, which will replace Stream (Classic). The new Stream is hosted on SharePoint and integrates videos from OneDrive from your office.com homepage. Stream can be accessed directly by selecting the waffle icon in the top-left corner of office.com. 

Some benefits of using Stream:  

• Easy Sharing – As with any file you are sharing in OneDrive, you can get a shareable link that will work for anyone at Durham College (DC). No more having to add specific users or groups. 
• Disable Downloads – There is an option to disable the ability for users to download your videos. 

When does this impact me? 

Key dates – 

May 10, 2023: Stream (Classic) content from DC Microsoft 365 users will migrate to Stream.  

After migration – 

• Users with links to videos that were created in Stream (Classic) will be automatically redirected to the migrated videos in OneDrive and SharePoint.
  Note: these re-directs will remain until 15 February 2025. 
• No new videos can be uploaded to Stream (Classic).
  

  
  

February 15, 2025: Stream (Classic) links and embedded codes will no longer redirect to the migrated videos in OneDrive and SharePoint.

What do I need to do? 

It is recommended that instead of continuing to share videos with Stream (Classic), you begin sharing videos through OneDrive or Stream.   

Using the new Stream can be as simple as sharing a video file using OneDrive.  It works the same way as sharing other files in OneDrive – just remember to enable captions.   

Need help?  The IT Service Desk can provide you with assistance and guidance.  Please visit one of the following pages for the Service Desk hours of operation:

• Service Desk Durham College: durhamcollege.ca/student-life/campus-services/it-service-desk 
• Service Desk Ontario Tech: itsc.ontariotechu.ca/contact_us/service-desk.php
  

Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

This message is being sent on behalf of Traci Ellis, director, Marketing and Student Recruitment. Please direct any questions toRachel Beerman, student recruitment marketing specialist, Communications and Marketing. 

Are you looking to further your studies at Durham College (DC) in another of our 145+ programs? Do you want to give yourself an edge in the job market with a graduate certificate, degree or other credential? 

If so, don’t miss DC’s Program Information Nights on Tuesday, May 9 (Oshawa campus) and Thursday, May 11 (Whitby campus) from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

Attendees will have the chance to: 

• Speak to some members of our expert faculty  
• Apply to a DC program during the event and we will cover the application fee  
• Have your questions answered by knowledgeable admissions and student recruitment team members  
• Meet with student services representatives from Financial Aid and Awards and the Access and Support Centre 

Whether you’re extending your time at DC or recommending us to a friend, online registration is still open. Attendees will be entered for a chance to win a $5,000 tuition credit.  

Looking forward to seeing you there!  

Thank you

This message is sent on behalf of Tara Koski, dean, Students. Please direct questions to indigenous@durhamcollege.ca.

On May 5, we mark National Day of Awareness and Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People to remember and honour those who have been taken as a result of gender-based and racialized violence in Canada.

As acknowledged in the Government of Canada’s final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, there are disproportionately high levels of violence faced by Indigenous women and girls, and systemic injustices have contributed to this crisis that has devastated Indigenous communities across the country.

This day is also often referred to as Red Dress Day, named after the art installation by Métis artist Jaime Black who, in 2010, hung hundreds of red dresses to represent the crises of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls in Canada. Hanging red dresses is now a practice across Canada to continue to raise awareness for this crisis.

In honour of Red Dress Day 2023, the Durham College campus community is encouraged to wear red as a symbol of their commitment to action in the elimination of gender-based violence and to visit red dress installations from May 1 to 5 at the following campus locations: 

• The Pit, Oshawa campus  
• The Galleria, Oshawa campus  
• Student Centre, Oshawa campus 
• Main Building atrium, Whitby campus

In addition, Carea Community Health Centre invites Durham Region residents to participate in their Honouring Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Gathering on Friday, May 5, at 4 p.m. This outdoor event will feature the lighting of a sacred fire, jingle dress dancers and guest speakers. Registration is not required.

As we previously shared back in March, construction of our new Centre for Innovation and Research (CIR) is now complete. Located in the former J Block at Oshawa campus, the newly renovated CIR is a collaborative, state-of-the-art space that fuels creative thinking, networking and synergistic partnerships between DC and our community.

You’re invited to celebrate the grand opening with us on Thursday, April 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. Remarks will begin at 2:30 p.m.  

The CIR is home to the college’s Office of Research Services, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (ORSIE) and four of six applied research centres: the AI Hub, Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation, Mixed Reality Capture Studio and the Social Impact Hub, as well as the Institutional Research Team and the Experiential Learning Hub.  

Enjoy a self-guided tour of the new space, light refreshments, plus so much more. Please RSVP by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 26. 

Free parking will be available in Founders 2 Lot during the event, and we ask that all guests enter through the CIR main doors located on the east side of the building. 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

This message is sent on behalf of Durham College’s Wellness Committee co-chairs, Jennifer Elliot, director, Campus Health and Wellness Centre and Kelly Doyle, director, Organizational Effectiveness.  

At Durham College (DC), we are committed to supporting students’ and employees’ wellness through a number of services and resources. To help you navigate the many supports available, we have launched a new Wellness Directory.

This new online hub provides a central location and easy access to all the wellness supports and resources available at the college for students and employees. Resources are organized by the eight dimensions of wellness: environmental, financial, intellectual, mental, occupational, physical, social, and spiritual.

DC’s Wellness Committee is proud to share this new resource and is dedicated to following the college’s mental health and well-being framework to ensure our campus is equipped with the services and resources needed to foster well-being.

Graduating students, get recognized for your involvement in on-campus activities by nominating yourself or a peer for a Student Leadership Award! Nominations are open for the Durham College Alumni Association (DCAA) Leaders of the Future Award, the President’s Award and the Doris and Gordon Willey Founders Cup of Excellence. 

All award recipients will be recognized at their convocation ceremony, and recipients of the DCAA Leaders of the Future Award will receive their award and $250 cash prize at the DCAA Annual General Meeting. 

For more information and to nominate yourself or a peer, visit http://www.durhamcollege.ca/studentleadershipawards.  

Nominations for Spring graduates will close on Friday, April 28 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

This message is being sent on behalf of Traci Ellis, director, Marketing and Student Recruitment. Please direct any questions to Rachel Beerman, student recruitment marketing specialist, Marketing and Student Recruitment.

In May, Durham College will welcome future and prospective students to Program Information Nights at the Oshawa and Whitby campuses.

These sessions are geared toward students who have not yet applied and applicants looking for more information. Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about DC’s 145+ programs, speak to some of our expert faculty members and meet with student recruitment, admissions and a variety of student services representatives. They can also take a campus tour, and students who apply for a program will have their application fee waived.

If you know someone who’s interested in furthering their education, please invite them to Program Information Nights and show them why we are #DCproud.Online registration is now open. Attendees will be entered for a chance to win a $5,000 tuition credit.

Event Details:

Oshawa Campus
Tuesday, May 9, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Whitby Campus
Thursday, May 11, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

You’re invited to participate in, Art in The Pit, a community-engaged curricular collaboration between Durham College (DC) third-year Fine Art students, TeachingCity Oshawa and The LivingRoom Community Art Studio. 

Join us for free and fun activities, such as button making, anime-style portraits, bracelet making, mixed media art making, painting emotions, interactive mini-installations, clothing repair activities, blackout poetry, plus so much more!

When: Wednesday, April 12, 1:30 to 4 p.m. 

Where: The Pit, Durham College, Oshawa campus

View the interactive map for directions to The Pit. 

We look forward to seeing you!