Honours Bachelor of Health Care Technology Management is first of its kind in Canada

 Oshawa, Ont. – Durham College (DC) is proud to announce that it will offer its first degree program, the Honours Bachelor of Health Care Technology Management (HCTM), beginning in the 2018-2019 academic year. The first program of its kind in Canada, the HCTM degree addresses an identified need in the health care sector for professionals with a hybrid skill set consisting of medical technology expertise and business management acumen.

Students in the HCTM program will develop knowledge in the principles of health care management and business practices, the management of biomedical technology, safety, and regulatory and legislative requirements to support industry standards and positive patient outcomes. Learning will occur in the classroom, laboratories and the field, and will prepare graduates to bridge the gap between health care business management, clinical practices and the comprehensive technological requirements related to the planning, procurement and management of biomedical equipment.

“The significance of Durham College announcing its bachelor degree programs in 2017, as we celebrate our 50th anniversary, cannot be understated,” said Don Lovisa, president, DC. “When we imagine our next 50 years, the evolution of what a college education looks like – particularly in the type, complexity and relevance of the programs we offer to students – is exactly what we’re thinking about.”

The HCTM program has been developed by DC in collaboration with members of a Program Advisory Committee that includes subject matter experts and representatives from regional hospitals and health care organizations, advocacy groups, non-profits and major biomedical equipment manufacturers (e.g. GE, Philips, Aramark and Siemens). The core of the program comprises six streams of study including science and technology, biomedical equipment and clinical systems, mathematics and quantitative methods, management, research and design, and the health care industry, professionalism and ethics.

“We know that medical technology is the key to optimizing delivery of health care in Ontario and around the world, but as that technology advances so does the need for professionals who speak the language of both the innovators and the practitioners,” said Dr. Elaine Popp, vice-president, Academic, DC. “Graduates of the HCTM program will be the implementers who can bridge the two sides, providing strategic leadership that encompasses the assessment of current and innovative technologies and matching them to clinical objectives.”

Ontario colleges began offering four-year bachelor degree programs in 2002 to provide a unique option for students looking to integrate theory with intensive applied learning. College degrees offer students career-focused education that combines the best of both the theoretical knowledge and analytical skills traditionally associated with a university education and the applied skills acquired through a college education.  Students graduate with the comprehensive theory and practical experience required by employers in today’s competitive and quickly evolving workforce.

For more information about the HCTM degree, please visit the FAQ page.

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About Durham College

At Durham College (DC), the student experience comes first. With campuses in Oshawa and Whitby and a learning site in Pickering, the college offers more than 12,000 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 140 full-time and eight apprenticeship programs in a number of different disciplines, enabling them to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market. The college is also set to launch its first four-year degree program, the Honours Bachelor of Health Care Technology Management, in September 2018.

The Oshawa campus features the state-of-the art Student Services building and will soon feature the Centre for Collaborative Education, a legacy project tied to DC’s 50th anniversary in 2017. The new facility will bring together local, Indigenous and global communities, providing a new home for several of the college’s most innovative and ground-breaking programs.

The Whitby campus features the award-winning W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, which includes Bistro ’67, a full-service, teaching-inspired restaurant, and Pantry, a retail store featuring food prepared by students in the college’s culinary programs.

For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000.

Media contact:
Melissa McLean
Communications and Marketing
905.721.2000 ext. 2952
melissa.mclean@durhamcollege.ca

Annual event raises more than $400,000 to support local youth

 Ajax, Ontario – There was much to celebrate at this year’s Roger Anderson Charity Classic, as the golf tournament marked its 20th anniversary and the fact it has now raised more than $6 million to support local youth since its inception.

One of Durham Region’s most popular and well-established fundraising events, 220 golfers took to the Deer Creek golf course on June 8, raising $403,000 to support students in financial need at Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, as well as child and youth programs at Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences.

“This golf tournament was started to raise valuable funds for local youth, and we’ve had two decades of fun doing that,” said Roger Anderson, Durham Regional chair and chief executive officer. “I am so grateful for the support of the community – from the golfers, many of whom represent local organizations and businesses, to the volunteers who tirelessly dedicate their time – for helping make this tournament a success every year.”

Karim Mamdani, president and CEO, Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences; Tim McTiernan, president, UOIT; and Don Lovisa, president, Durham College, attended the evening’s cheque presentation, offering their own thanks for the hard work and dedication of the tournament organizers and the generosity of its sponsors.

Tournament organizers also give recognition and gratitude to all sponsors and volunteers for their generous and continued support.

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About Durham College 

At Durham College (DC), the student experience comes first. With campuses in Oshawa and Whitby and a learning site in Pickering, the college offers more than 12,000 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 140 full-time and eight apprenticeship programs in a number of different disciplines, enabling them to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market.

The Oshawa campus features the state-of-the art Student Services building and the college has recently broken ground on the Centre for Collaborative Education, a legacy project tied to DC’s 50th anniversary in 2017. The new facility will bring together local, Indigenous and global communities, providing a new home for several of the college’s most innovative and ground-breaking programs.

The Whitby campus features the W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, which includes Bistro ’67, a full-service, teaching-inspired restaurant, and Pantry, a retail store featuring food prepared by students in the college’s culinary programs.

For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000.

About the University of Ontario Institute of Technology

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology advances the discovery and application of knowledge through a technology-enriched learning environment and the delivery of innovative market-driven programs responsive to the needs of students and industry. With more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in more than 90 programs, the university promotes social engagement, fosters critical thinking and integrates outcomes-based learning experiences inside and outside the classroom. The university’s commitment to accelerating economic growth and social innovation is realized through faculty research collaborations with leading organizations such as Ontario Power Generation, IBM, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and the Durham Regional Police Service. To find out more, visit uoit.ca.

 

About Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences:

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences (Ontario Shores) is a leader in mental health care, providing a range of specialized assessments and treatment services for people living with complex mental illness. Patients benefit from a recovery-oriented environment of care, built on compassion, inspiration and hope.  Ontario Shores engages in research, education and advocacy initiatives to advance the mental health care system.

 

Media contacts:

Meghan Ney
Communications and Marketing, Durham College
905.721.2000 ext. 2197
meghan.ney@durhamcollege.ca

 

Bryan Oliver
Communications and Marketing
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
905.721.8668 ext. 6709
bryan.oliver@uoit.ca

 

Andrea Marshall
Director, Communications and Public Affairs
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences
905.430.4055 ext. 6581
marshalla@ontarioshores.ca

Dean of International Education part of delegation on recruitment mission to Manila.

 Oshawa, Ont. – Durham College (DC) is pleased to be joining Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), and the Canadian Trade Commissioner responsible for Education, to officially launch the Study Direct Stream (SDS) Pilot program at the Philippines Marketing and Recruitment Mission taking place June 15 – 17 in Manila.

The SDS Pilot program is a new initiative from IRCC which aims to provide a more streamlined study process for potential international students from the Philippines wishing to study in Canada. DC is a proud supporter of this program that will provide great opportunities for qualified students from the Philippines by streamlining the Canadian visa application process.

The SDS Pilot program launch will be a focal point of this three-day mission held at various venues in Manila. Organizers are anticipating a good turnout from interested Filipino students and their families at the events where they can learn more about this new program, connect with guidance counsellors and attend seminars and presentations.

DC’s dean of International Education, Mark Herringer, will be attending the event where he will be speaking about DC and working in the arts and creative industries in Canada.

“We at Durham College are very excited to participate in the launch of the new Study Direct Stream (SDS) Pilot program,” said Herringer. “In a globalized world, it is very important for Canadian education institutions to participate in programs that foster international student mobility and the SDS Pilot program will be favourable for students from the Philippines wanting to study in Canada.”

 Herringer will also be networking with other mission participants to continue to forge connections and relationships within the international education community.

 The Philippines is a priority emerging market in Education under Canada’s Global Markets Action Plan (GMAP). It is the second largest source of international students in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), after Vietnam.

  

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About Durham College

At Durham College (DC), the student experience comes first. With campuses in Oshawa and Whitby and a learning site in Pickering, the college offers more than 12,000 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 140 full-time and eight apprenticeship programs in a number of different disciplines, enabling them to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market. 

The Oshawa campus features the state-of-the art Student Services building and the college has recently broken ground on the Centre for Collaborative Education, a legacy project tied to DC’s 50th anniversary in 2017. The new facility will bring together local, Indigenous and global communities, providing a new home for several of the college’s most innovative and ground-breaking programs.

The Whitby campus features the W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, which includes Bistro ’67, a full-service, teaching-inspired restaurant, and Pantry, a retail store featuring food prepared by students in the college’s culinary programs.

For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000.

 

About international projects and partnerships at DC

The role of the international projects and partnerships team at DC is to engage international communities and contribute to strong technical and vocational education and training throughout the world.  For more information on DC’s international focus, visit http://international.durhamcollege.ca/.

 

Media contact:
Valerie McIntyre
Communications and Marketing
905.721.2000, Ext. 6233

valerie.mcintyre@durhamcollege.ca

Oshawa, Ont. – The City of Oshawa has embraced the need for continuous improvement and innovation as a way of meeting its challenges and the needs of the community. The city, along with educational partners including Durham College (DC), will formally collaborate on making Oshawa a “Teaching City” that builds momentum and establishes the city as one focused on experiential learning, applied research and innovative teaching partnerships to address urban issues.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed by DC president Don Lovisa, Oshawa Mayor John Henry and the following educational partners to establish Oshawa as a “Teaching City”:

• Tim McTiernan, President of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
• Brent Sleep, Chair of Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto
• Peter Halsall, Executive Director of the Canadian Urban Institute

The MOU signatories, along with local and regional partners, will develop the city as a “living laboratory” to address and study complex urban issues and identify opportunities. As a nimble mid-sized municipality that is part of one of North America’s largest urban areas, Oshawa is uniquely positioned to take on this role.

Together the partners will explore and pursue the following objectives:

• Identify and develop initiatives focused on creating practical, scalable and sustainable solutions to urban issues
• Develop and potentially commercialize technologies and techniques
• Develop and coordinate joint experiential learning opportunities, applied research, and innovative educational activities
• Contribute to seminars, workshops and academic initiatives that drive the business goals of the City
• Share access to facilities, equipment, systems, information and data
• Work toward the long-term positioning of Oshawa as a locally and globally recognized community of urban research and learning.

Partner Quotes

“Oshawa is already a great place to live, work and innovate. Today, Oshawa became an even brighter spot in Canada’s knowledge economy because there will be new opportunities for DC students to explore and problem solve through the issues that matter to residents and businesses, with city staff, DC faculty and other education partners. This is experiential learning at its best,” said Don Lovisa, president of Durham College.

 “Engaging our post-secondary institutions and other partners gives Oshawa a unique opportunity to work with the academic community in ways that will advance our City. The initiative signals Oshawa’s intent to continuously adapt and embrace new ideas to the benefit of our residents. This partnership has great potential and we’re looking forward to watching it evolve over time and position Oshawa at the forefront of urban innovation,” said John Henry, mayor of Oshawa.

 “If they ever were, universities have long since moved away from being ivory towers isolated high on hills. More and more, universities are becoming engaged in many ways with their home communities and region. We are proud to be a partner in this initiative, which is at the forefront of city-university ‘learning from living’ so that quality of life and the community are enhanced,” said Tim McTiernan, president of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology.

“This is a bold and timely initiative. With this innovative partnership U of T Engineering students, working across the spectrum of urban issues, will be able to engage with Oshawa staff, residents, and businesses to solve real-life problems facing urban areas today. This is a tremendous educational opportunity for our students and we are excited to begin developing our first activities and projects,” said professor Brent Sleep, chair of Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto.

“Oshawa’s Teaching City Initiative is a forward-thinking approach to prepare the community to thrive in the 21st Century economy. It will enhance the prospects for the City and be a model for others to learn from. The Canadian Urban Institute has been helping build capacity for achieving healthy communities since 1990 and we look forward to applying our experience to work with the City and academic partners to help connect the learning to policy and practice,” said Peter Halsall, executive director of the Canadian Urban Institute.

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For more information:

Melissa McLean
Communications officer
Durham College
905.721.2000 ext. 2952
melissa.mclean@durhamcollege.ca

John Draper honoured with David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility

Oshawa, Ont. — Durham College (DC) is proud to congratulate alumnus and Oshawa resident John Draper on his receipt of the David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility. The founder of Together We Rock!, a socially responsible business dedicated to inspiring learning and promoting inclusion for people with disabilities, Draper was honoured for going above and beyond to raise awareness about accessibility and nurturing a culture of inclusion across the province by the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, on May 25 at Queen’s Park.

Since graduating from the Journalism program at DC in 2005, Draper has been a valued alumni guest presenter and in 2007 was honoured as a DC Alumnus of Distinction for his efforts in promoting accessibility and inclusion for all. While a student, he wrote for The Chronicle newspaper and Reflections magazine and further honed his writing skills as a student member of the Canadian Association of Journalists.

It was during his time at DC that Draper envisioned building an organization that would champion and lead the creation of accessible and inclusive communities. After graduating, he made his vision a reality by founding Together We Rock! Diagnosed with cerebral palsy at birth, he combines non-verbal humour with his journalism background to encourage his audiences to take one step to make a difference in creating a world where everyone belongs.

“We are so pleased that John’s tireless work to promote accessibility and inclusivity is being recognized at such a high level,” said Don Lovisa, president, DC. “The groundwork laid during his time as a DC student has helped him achieve incredible things for the betterment of the greater community and we couldn’t be prouder.”

Together We Rock! focuses on integrity, excellence and accountability by partnering with corporations, communities, educators, colleges and universities, to achieve their vision of accessibility and inclusivity. They do this by awarding leadership scholarships, bursaries and financial contributions to students, schools, including DC, and organizations who are working towards inclusion and accessibility.

The partnership between DC and Together We Rock! is a natural extension of the college’s commitment to creating a fully inclusive campus. Recent work towards DC’s goal has included continued initiatives to meet the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act; continued initiatives to expand the campus capacity to support mental health; promoting inclusion for access to all; and establishing WCAG 2.0 A standards for college websites.

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About Durham College

At Durham College (DC), the student experience comes first. With campuses in Oshawa and Whitby and a learning site in Pickering, the college offers more than 12,000 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 140 full-time and eight apprenticeship programs in a number of different disciplines, enabling them to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market.

The Oshawa campus features the state-of-the art Student Services building and the college has recently broken ground on the Centre for Collaborative Education, a legacy project tied to DC’s 50th anniversary in 2017. The new facility will bring together local, Indigenous and global communities, providing a new home for several of the college’s most innovative and ground-breaking programs.

The Whitby campus features the W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, which includes Bistro ‘67, a full-service, teaching-inspired restaurant, and Pantry, a retail store featuring food prepared by students in the college’s culinary programs.

For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000.

Media contact:
Meghan Ney
Communications and Marketing
905.721.2000 ext. 2197
meghan.ney@durhamcollege.ca

Employees will undertake a challenging and rewarding professional growth experience in a developing country

Oshawa, Ont. – Durham College (DC) is pleased to announce that three employees have been chosen by Uniterra, a leading Canadian international development program, to participate in the Leave for Change program. Dale Burt, professor, School of Justice & Emergency Services; Cosette Kazarian, SharePoint officer, Communications and Marketing; and Kim Sharpe, program assistant, School of Continuing Education, will travel to three different locations around the globe.

“This is a fabulous opportunity for DC employees to learn from international experiences while contributing to the social and economic stability of developing foreign communities,” said Don Lovisa, president, DC. “The experiences of our employees will be shared with others to assist in advancing the internationalization of our college, a key pillar of our strategic vision, while also allowing DC to foster a more inclusive learning environment and enabling employees to develop a wider global perspective.”

Sharpe will be in Nepal at the end of June, where she will work with the National Youth Federation Nepal in Kathmandu to foster employability and promote gender equality among youth.

In July, Burt will travel to Vietnam. As a Teaching Methodology advisor, she will train faculty at the School of Economics at Danang University in Danang. She will use new and interactive teaching methodologies as well as create and share tools, resources and templates for use in designing modern and dynamic teaching plans.

As a Marketing and Communications advisor, Kazarian will work with the Ruhunu Tourism Bureau in Galle, Sri Lanka to develop a tourism promotional communications plan, co-ordinate the writing and production of tourism promotional materials, and support the development of effective web-based promotions, among other duties. Kazarian will travel to Galle in mid-January 2018.

In November 2017, Lovisa signed an agreement with Uniterra to introduce the Leave for Change professional development program.

The agreement enables interested full-time DC employees to transform their vacations into short-term professional and personal development experiences of three to four weeks in a developing country. During their assignments, employees contribute their skills and expertise to an established development project. Employees are paired with a professional from a non-governmental organization and receive support from other professionals in a host country, including Guatemala, Peru, Bolivia, Malawi, Vietnam, Nepal, Mongolia, Sri Lanka and several others.

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About Uniterra

Uniterra is a leading Canadian international development program that is jointly operated by CECI and WUSC. Each year, 600 volunteers contribute their time and experience to positive and lasting change towards a more equitable world by dedicating a few weeks to two years of their lives to international volunteer work. The program also provides opportunities to get involved in Canada and play an active role in combatting poverty. The Uniterra program receives funding from the Government of Canada, provided through Global Affairs Canada.

About Durham College

At Durham College (DC), the student experience comes first. With campuses in Oshawa and Whitby and a learning site in Pickering, the college offers more than 11,000 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 140 full-time and eight apprenticeship programs in a number of different disciplines, enabling them to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market.

The Oshawa campus features the state-of-the art Student Services building and the college has recently broken ground on the Centre for Collaborative Education, a legacy project tied to DC’s 50th anniversary in 2017. The new facility will bring together local, Indigenous and global communities, providing a new home for several of the college’s most innovative and ground-breaking programs.

The Whitby campus features the W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, which includes Bistro ‘67, a full-service, teaching-inspired restaurant, and Pantry, a retail store featuring food prepared by students in the college’s culinary programs.

For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000.

Media contact:
Melissa McLean
Communications and Marketing
905.721.2000 ext. 2952
melissa.mclean@durhamcollege.ca

College working with two other institutions to support capacity-building goals.

Oshawa, Ont. – Durham College (DC) is pleased to announce that it has been selected as the lead institution to support the capacity-building goals of the Kenya Education for Employment Program (KEFEP).

Working in partnership with Olds College (Olds) and Algonquin College (Algonquin), the three-year project will begin in May 2017 and conclude in September 2020, and is the result of a joint proposal by all three institutions. The project is being funded by a contribution of $880,000 from Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), as well as a $231,968 in-kind contribution from DC, Olds and Algonquin, totalling $1.1 million.

As project lead, DC will work with Kitale National Polytechnic (Kitale) and the Eldoret National Polytechnic (Eldoret) in Kenya, providing support for institutional leadership and assisting with the implementation of Kenya’s technical and vocational education and training reforms. Led by Katie Boone, manager, International Projects and Partnerships, DC’s team will also include Pam Stoneham, associate dean in the college’s School of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable Technology, and Joanne Patterson, a professor with the School of Justice & Emergency Services.

“We are excited to be part of an initiative that will help build upon our partners’ established successes in the fields of agriculture and civil engineering,” said Stoneham. “We look forward to working with the Kitale and Eldoret leadership teams to build their capacity in competency-based education, helping them build long-lasting, sustainable partnerships that will contribute to their success.”

Both Kenyan institutions are poised and ready for growth. Kitale runs two agriculture-based programs: General Agriculture and Agriculture Engineering, as well as a Building Technician program. Eldoret is Kenya’s largest national polytechnic and has a strong and well-resourced program in Civil Engineering. This strong knowledge base, when combined with the expertise of DC, Olds and Algonquin in training practices for agriculture and civil engineering, will help to build a pool of skilled in-demand graduates.

“International projects such as this one are mutually beneficial to both the in-country partner and DC,” said Boone. “The college’s involvement supports our efforts to internationalize the campus, while providing unique professional development opportunities for our employees both here and abroad. We also benefit from the chance to not only assist international educational institutions but also see how our teaching and training methodologies work in new educational and cultural contexts.”

 

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About Durham College

At Durham College (DC), the student experience comes first. With campuses in Oshawa and Whitby and a learning site in Pickering, the college offers more than 12,000 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 140 full-time and eight apprenticeship programs in a number of different disciplines, enabling them to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market.

 

The Oshawa campus features the state-of-the art Student Services building and the college has recently broken ground on the Centre for Collaborative Education, a legacy project tied to DC’s 50th anniversary in 2017. The new facility will bring together local, Indigenous and global communities, providing a new home for several of the college’s most innovative and ground-breaking programs.

 

The Whitby campus features the W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, which includes Bistro ’67, a full-service, teaching-inspired restaurant, and Pantry, a retail store featuring food prepared by students in the college’s culinary programs.

 

For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000.

 

 

About international projects and partnerships at DC

The role of the international projects and partnerships team at DC is to engage international communities and contribute to strong technical and vocational education and training throughout the world.  For more information on DC’s international focus, visit http://international.durhamcollege.ca/.

About KEFEP

KEFEP is a five-year initiative focused on strengthening and supporting technical and vocational education and training in Kenya. It is funded by the Government of Canada through Global Affairs Canada. For more information on this program visit, https://www.collegesinstitutes.ca/what-we-do/international/education-for-employment/kenya/.

About CICan

CICan is the national and international voice of Canada’s publicly-funded colleges and institutes, with 1.5 million learners of all ages and backgrounds at campuses serving over 3,000 urban, rural and remote communities. For more information about the college’s commitment to international partnerships and engagement, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/international. 

Media contact:
Valerie McIntyre
Communications and Marketing
905.721.2000, Ext. 6233
valerie.mcintyre@durhamcollege.ca

Contribution is in support of campus green initiatives and enriching the college experience for Indigenous Peoples

Oshawa, Ont. – Durham College (DC) is pleased to announce that TD Bank Group (TD) is contributing $100,000 to support the construction of its new Centre for Collaborative Education (CFCE).

As a leader in environmental practices and with a strong commitment to Indigenous Peoples and communities, TD is supporting the college’s CFCE and its contribution to those values. The donation will be directed towards a Centre for Indigenous Peoples and green construction elements that will be incorporated throughout the building.

“On behalf of everyone at Durham College, I would like to offer sincere thanks to TD for its investment in our amazing new learning space that will be home to our Centre for Indigenous Peoples and advance our ongoing efforts in sustainability,” said Don Lovisa, president, DC. “This investment not only supports DC’s 21st-century approach to learning, but also our vision for the CFCE to act as an educational hub of excellence. It is a notable endorsement from a well-respected Canadian organization that shares the college’s values of inclusion and social responsibility.”

The new building will include a larger and more natural space for Indigenous students, employees and community members that will accommodate traditional practices such as smudging and provide increased access to modern learning. The green construction elements will include the unique TD Green Roof, a living wall, solar panels and low-light fixtures, and the contracting company will utilize regional materials, ensure onsite waste management and use materials that optimize safe building practices. 

The CFCE is a multi-level, 75,000-square-foot facility and legacy project tied to the college’s 50th anniversary in 2017. Scheduled to open in 2018, it will act as an educational access point for students, community groups, both local and worldwide, Indigenous Peoples and key business sectors, while maintaining a commitment to environmental stewardship.

“We are proud to partner with Durham College and contribute to a shared vision in advancing environmental stewardship and supporting Indigenous Peoples,” said Cory Kaiser, DVP Commercial Banking, TD Canada Trust. “Support for Indigenous Peoples and communities is a top priority at TD as is the effort to integrate environmental responsibility into every aspect of our business. We are committed to enhancing the progress we have made in both areas and are happy to support an institution, such as Durham College, that is also working to achieve that goal.”

In addition to the Centre for Indigenous Peoples, the CFCE will also house the School-College-Work Initiative and the affiliated Centre for Success program, and the Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion and Transitions. It will offer spaces for innovation and collaboration and provide open learning and social spaces for students, faculty and the community.

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About Durham College

At Durham College (DC), the student experience comes first. With campuses in Oshawa and Whitby and a learning site in Pickering, the college offers more than 12,000 full-time post-secondary and apprenticeship students access to more than 140 full-time and eight apprenticeship programs in a number of different disciplines, enabling them to develop the skills required to meet the demands of today’s job market.

The Oshawa campus features the state-of-the art Student Services building and the college will soon break ground on the Centre for Collaborative Education, a legacy project tied to DC’s 50th anniversary in 2017. The new facility will bring together local, Indigenous and global communities, providing a new home for several of the college’s most innovative and ground-breaking programs.

The Whitby campus features the W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, which includes Bistro ’67, a full-service, teaching-inspired restaurant, and Pantry, a retail store featuring food prepared by students in the college’s culinary programs.

For more information, visit www.durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000.

Media contact:
Meghan Ney
Communications and Marketing
905.721.2000 ext. 2197
meghan.ney@durhamcollege.ca

Oshawa, Ont. – Science Rendezvous, the all-day festival that takes science out of the lab and onto the streets, will be held on Saturday, May 13 at Durham College (DC) and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) shared campus.

This free grassroots festival makes science accessible to thousands of people, and is appropriate for all ages. Science Rendezvous features mini-workshops, games and experiments that prove just how fun science can be! The entire community is welcome and encouraged to attend. Bring your kids for a fun day for the whole family!

When:

Saturday, May 13
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where:

DC-UOIT shared campus
2000 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa

Free admission and parking.

For event details and a full list of activities, please visit the Science Rendezvous website.

This year, participants are encouraged to be ‘green’ and bring their own packed lunch as well as a refillable water bottle.

Science Rendezvous festivals will take place simultaneously in 30 cities across Canada on May 13. Be part of the 10th edition of Canada’s national celebration of science.

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For more information, or to arrange pictures or interviews, please contact:

Melissa McLean
Communications and Marketing
905.721.2000, ext. 2952
melissa.mclean@durhamcollege.ca

Oshawa, Ont. – Durham College’s (DC) seventh annual Research Day on Thursday, April 27 will highlight the possibilities, opportunities and successes that exist when innovation meets entrepreneurship, and how the advancement of both can make positive impacts on Durham Region and beyond. Attendees will learn how to access project funding, new entrepreneurship-focused opportunities on campus and recent projects and collaborations between industry partners and the college’s Office of Research Services, Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Research Day is a dynamic forum that brings together members of DC’s research community, including student researchers, faculty, and industry and community partners, to showcase current applied research and innovation projects in areas of significance to the local and provincial economies including data analytics, automation and mobile applications.

The event will include a keynote address by Ryan Turnbull, founder and president of Eco-Ethonomics Inc., and a series of diverse breakout sessions.

• Welcome and opening remarks – 9 a.m.
• Keynote address: Good is the new currency – 9:10 a.m.
• WeTraq global tracking device demonstration – 9:25 a.m.
• Networking break – 9:30 a.m.
• Breakout research sessions – 10 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.
• Awards and closing remarks – 12:20 p.m.

See the complete Research Day 2017 program for more details.

When:

Thursday, April 27
9 a.m. 

Where:

Student Services building
Durham College, Oshawa campus
2000 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa 

Parking:

Parking is available in the Founders 2 lot.

For more information or to arrange pictures or interviews please contact:

Melissa McLean
Communications and Marketing
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2952
C: 905.259.8483
melissa.mclean@durhamcollege.ca