DC students START preparing for Pan Am games Posted on April 6, 2015 at 11:34 am. The Durham College (DC) School of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship and Renewable Technology (START) is sending a team of students to help the Athletes’ Village across the finish line before competitors arrive for the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am games. Twelve students from DC’s Construction Carpentry – Sustainable program will work as carpenters and carpentry assistants to build and maintain residences for more than 7,000 athletes who will participate in the international sporting event. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to gain hands-on experience and valuable knowledge in their field,” said Darrin Carron, dean, School of START. “After their summer work at the 2015 Pan Am Games, they will have an exceptional portfolio that will greatly support their job search following graduation.” Repair teams will be broken into three eight hour shifts so workers are available to address any issues 24/7. Following the event, the residences will be gutted and transformed into high-end condos, so the opportunity provides students with valuable hands-on experience in the field. “When the Zegas Group Ltd. approached DC looking for candidates to work with them as part of their Pan Am and Parapan Am Games team, it seemed a bit unattainable,” said Robyn Walter, Construction Carpentry student. “I was thrilled to be offered the opportunity, and am thankful to DC for providing me with the knowledge required to land such an excellent opportunity for the summer and perhaps the future.” The 2015 Pan Am Games runs from July 10 to 26 followed by the Parapan Am Games from August 7 to 15. The Region of Durham is hosting a number of the events that were spread across southern Ontario. Unique summer program helps young entrepreneurs accelerate their business Posted on April 2, 2015 at 2:20 pm. Durham College (DC) has launched the DC Summer Accelerator program – a new initiative to help students, local youth and alumni take their innovative ideas or business ventures to market faster while utilizing the professional services from an experienced support team. In collaboration with Spark Centre, the program offers incubation and acceleration services to support and provide access to services so young entrepreneurs can turn their great ideas into tangible and marketable products. “We are thrilled to launch the DC Summer Accelerator, the latest addition to our FastStart programming,” said Debbie McKee Demcyzk, director, Office of Research Services and Innovation. “Teaming up with Spark Centre to provide expert advising and mentorship services, we will provide participants with a unique opportunity to kick-start their businesses. We’re confident that this will be a successful and in-demand program supporting young entrepreneurs.” The DC Summer Accelerator is the perfect opportunity for those with compelling business ventures that have the potential for large market sustainability. Applicants must be committed and willing to receive coaching and work day-to-day with the Spark Centre team. The program offers: Faster market entry with a sharp focus on building the technology, achieving milestones and growing revenues, while a support team provides advisory services, operational support and key connections. Reduced start-up costs through access to office space, bookkeeping, administrative support and preferred rates on professional services such as legal, accounting and intellectual property. A focused environment where participants are able to avoid common start-up failures by engaging with other entrepreneurs and industry professionals. There is no cost to participate in the DC Summer Accelerator. Some participants may opt to work part-time during the evenings or weekends while participating, which is acceptable as long as progress continues on their start-up activities. Application deadline is Monday, April 20. DC celebrates student-athletes’ academic successes Posted on April 1, 2015 at 12:01 pm. The Durham College athletic department hosted the 6th annual academic luncheon in honour of all the student-athletes who exemplified academic excellence throughout the 2014-15 varsity season. It was another successful year for the Lords in the classroom as Durham College had 24 student-athletes who received OCAA All-Academic awards. The Bert Dejeet Memorial Scholastic Award was presented to Kelsey Gallant (women’s volleyball – recreation and leisure) and Jonathan Jealouse (men’s volleyball – architectural technology) for having the top overall GPA of all varsity student-athletes at Durham. Two athletes also received national recognition for their academic excellence, both from the men’s volleyball team. Petrus Kuypers (Whitby, Ont.) and Erik Janssen (Hampton, Ont.) were recipients of the SIRC-CCAA Academic All-Canadian awards. The CCAA award is prestigious as it recognizes excellence in academics and athletics. To achieve the honour, a student-athlete must be named to their respective provincial all-star team in a CCAA sport, and must achieve honour roll status. “The athletic department is honoured to recognize these outstanding student-athletes,” said Durham College athletic director Ken Babcock. “It requires tremendous skill, dedication and perseverance to achieve excellence in both sport and academics. This recognition reflects how our student-athletes at Durham College strive for success in the classroom and in their respective sports.” Along with the student-athletes, coaches, family, faculty, administration and members of the athletic department were all in attendance for the academic luncheon. The 45th annual Durham College athletic banquet will be taking place Thursday, April 2 at the General W. Sikorski Polish Veterans Association Hall in Oshawa, Ont. AWARDS SUMMARY Bert Dejeet Memorial Scholastic Award (Top Overall GPA) Male: Jonathan Jealouse – Men’s Volleyball Female: Kelsey Gallant – Women’s Volleyball SIRC-CCAA Academic All-Canadians Petrus Kuypers – Men’s Volleyball Erik Janssen – Men’s Volleyball OCAA All-Academic Awards Men’s Baseball Andrew Boros (Ajax, Ont.) – Electrical Technician Michael Chilvers (Sutton West, Ont.) – Sport Management Jack Lang (Pickering, Ont.) – Graphic Design Women’s Softball Ashley Black (Waterloo, Ont.) – Police Foundations Danielle Crosby (Whitby, Ont.) – ECE Lydia Kalbflesich (Moorefield, Ont.) – Sport Management Sam MacCallum (Whitby, Ont.) – Protection and Security Golf Adam Hobb (Bowmanville, Ont.) – Marketing Men’s Soccer Nicholas Axhorn (Pickering, Ont.) – Emergency Service Fundamentals Kyle Woods (Whitby, Ont.) – Power Engineering Technician Kevin Collins (Cedar Valley, Ont.) – Mechanical Engineering NDE Women’s Soccer Hayley Dow (Oshawa, Ont.) – Personal Support Worker Cailey Giorgi (Oshawa, Ont.) – Police Foundations Jessica Prytulka (Kingston, Ont.) – Digital Video Production Women’s Basketball Janina Adduru (Pickering, Ont.) – Social Services Workers Courtney Harley (Cambridge, Ont.) – Biomedical Engineering Technology Brittany Walters (Oshawa, Ont.) – General Arts and Sciences Men’s Volleyball Erik Janssen (Hampton, Ont.) – Biomedical Engineering Technology Jonathan Jealouse (Oshawa, Ont.) – Architectural Technology Petrus Kuypers (Haydon, Ont.) – Paramedic Women’s Volleyball Kayla Donahue (Ajax, Ont.) – Addiction and Mental Health Kelsey Gallant (Whitby, Ont.) – Recreation and Leisure Natalie Manicotto (Winnipeg, Man.) – Fitness and Health Promotion Tess Newey (Hampton, Ont.) – Advertising Top GPA (By Sport) Andrew Boros – Men’s Baseball Lydia Kalbfleisch – Softball Adam Hobb – Golf Kevin Collins – Men’s Soccer Jessica Prytulka – Women’s Soccer Dylan Pelissero – Men’s Basketball Brittany Walters – Women’s Basketball Jonathan Jealouse – Men’s Volleyball Kelsey Gallant – Women’s Volleyball School of MAD students chosen for once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Posted on April 1, 2015 at 8:02 am. It’s lights, camera and a lot of action for three students from the School of Media, Art & Design, who will spend a few weeks this summer assisting the CBC in their coverage of 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games. Brittany Sprung, Khalila DeGrasse and Koree Wait, second-year students in Durham College’s (DC) Broadcasting for Contemporary Media program, were nominated by their professor and accepted as interns following an intensive interview process with the CBC. Only 30 paid mentorships are available to post-secondary broadcasting students across Canada. “This opportunity is a testament to the hard work, dedication and talent shown by these students,” said Greg Murphy, dean, School of MAD. “We’re so proud they will represent the program and the college at the 2015 Pan Am Games and look forward to seeing their great work. Congratulations to Brittany, Khalila and Koree on this outstanding achievement.”Their work at the international sporting event will consist of assisting camera crews at the competitions or working in the CBC’s broadcast control centre. “At first I was shocked and couldn’t believe it, but it didn’t take me long to tell all my family and friends,” said Brittany Sprung, who will work in the CBC’s control centre. “I am so proud and excited to start my career at one of the largest multi-sport events happening in Canada, and of course, with the CBC who has a long-standing history of excellent broadcasting in Canada.” The 2015 Pan Am Games runs from July 10 to 26 followed by the Parapan Am Games from August 7 to 15. The Region of Durham is hosting a number of the events that were spread across southern Ontario. DC announces sexual violence policy and procedure Posted on March 31, 2015 at 11:13 am. On Tuesday, March 31 Durham College (DC) announced it has finalized its stand-alone policy and procedure on sexual assault and sexual violence and they are now publicly available on the college’s website. “This is an important step to take for Durham College, alongside the other colleges across Ontario,” said Don Lovisa, president, DC. “It’s essential that everyone knows their rights and responsibilities and that the security of our campus continues to be a priority.” DC’s policy and procedure communicate that all members of the Durham College community have a right to work and study in an environment that is free from any form of sexual violence. These documents ensure that the college has a process that: Protects the rights of individuals Facilitates an environment in which those who experience sexual violence are believed and their rights respected Holds individuals who are found to have committed an act of sexual violence, accountable Presidents at Ontario’s 24 publicly funded colleges voted unanimously in November to create a stand-alone policy and protocol that would be available at all colleges by March 31. A draft version was publicly released in January and there have been consultations throughout the province to finalize the document. Building on DC’s existing policies and procedures, the stand-alone policy and procedure provide precise definitions of sexual assault and sexual violence, set clear standards for reporting and responding to incidents of sexual violence, and establish clear processes for complaints and investigations. Individual colleges and Colleges Ontario (the advocacy organization for the province’s 24 colleges) have consulted with students and college staff throughout Ontario. There have also been consultations with legal experts, the Ontario Women’s Directorate, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, government officials and others, including DC’s Director of Campus Safety, Tom Lynch, who sat on the provincial advisory committee. The colleges’ policies and procedures support the action plan on sexual violence announced by Premier Kathleen Wynne on March 6. Work will continue to ensure the initiatives at each college fulfil the expectations and requirements of the premier’s action plan. Ontario’s colleges are currently working on next steps, including new education and training at the colleges and the development of new awareness and prevention initiatives. “We are grateful to our students and staff who have worked diligently to finalize our new policy and procedure,” said Meri Kim Oliver, vice-president, Student Affairs. “It’s essential that we continue working together to raise awareness about sexual violence and the role we can all play in preventing it.” DC’s policy and procedure can be found on its Sexual Violence and Awareness page, along with a video and infographic to provide additional resources to students, staff and faculty. DC celebrates multicultural student population Posted on March 31, 2015 at 8:00 am. On March 18, Durham College (DC) students were invited to learn more about DC’s diverse population in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC). The Mother Language Festival is a collaborative event hosted by DC’s International and Diversity offices, as well as the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s (UOIT) Student Experience Centre. The third-annual event allowed multicultural students to share, raise awareness and learn about each other’s language and nationalities. This year, a wide variety of cultures were represented at the event, including Pakistan, Iran, Brazil, Eritrea, Afghanistan and India among others. “All of the display tables brought something unique to the event.” said Allison Hector-Alexander, diversity officer at DC. “The Saudis had a very elaborate presentation, the Arab Nations won for best display and our Indian table was most hospitable.” International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1999 as a way to promote multilingualism and cultural diversity. This international event highlights the importance of inclusive education through and with language. “This year’s Mother Language Festival was a wonderful opportunity for Durham College and UOIT students to share an important component of who they are with their peers,” said Sarah Edwards, international education officer. “The exhibitors and performers were amazing and did a terrific job engaging others in lively conversations about their languages and cultures.” MBM grad honoured by CMRRA Posted on March 30, 2015 at 8:00 am. Congratulations to Durham College (DC) Music Business Management graduate, Kase de Jonge, on his 2014 Cyril Devereux Award from The Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency Ltd. (CMRRA). The award, named in honour of CMRRA’s first general manager, has been given annually since 2001 to an employee who exhibits excellence in all aspects of her/his position including impeccable work quality and productivity, exemplary client service, professionalism and team spirit. “The MBM program was fundamental in the success that I have achieved so far in my career,” said de Jonge. “The program covers so many aspects of the music industry that it truly prepares students for the ‘real world.’” De Jonge, who graduated from DC in 2008, has worked with CMRRA since late 2009, when he was hired to be part of their major label licensing team. Since then, he has proven himself as an expert in royalty analysis and helps the company identify and release royalties owned to CMRRA clients. Congratulations Kase! Durham College, UOIT and Trent University join forces in bold vision to create healthier communities Posted on March 27, 2015 at 10:26 am. Durham College, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Trent University have collaborated on a call for submissions from the provincial government’s Major Capacity Expansion Framework to build a new flagship facility dedicated to health and community studies, located in Oshawa’s north end. The proposed Centre for Integrated Health and Community Studies (CIHCS) and the partnership between the three institutions is detailed in a collaborative new website, investwith3.ca. The bold vision proposes a new facility that will enable the institutions to deliver curriculum and create a campus culture that educates students in the requisite knowledge, and technical and soft skills needed for success in the health-care and community studies field. Offering a unique mix of programs from the three institutions will give people in Durham Region, Northumberland County and beyond access to more health-care professionals and technologies, as well as access to new innovative approaches to health care. Additionally, the proposed new facility will open up opportunities for exciting new collaborations with industry partners that will position Durham Region and Northumberland County as a leader in health-care delivery, services and innovation. It will strengthen and sustain the partnerships already in place with area health care and community institutions, many of which are recognized across the province for excellence in health-care delivery. The proposal and partnership by Durham College, UOIT and Trent University builds on a long history of collaboration with decades of experience working together. The natural synergies that exist between the institutions provide a solid foundation for success for the Centre for Integrated Health and Community Studies. DC rolls out the welcome mat for its annual Spring Open House Posted on March 25, 2015 at 9:19 am. On Saturday, March 21, Durham College (DC) welcomed more than 3,900 visitors during its annual Spring Open House. The doors to the Oshawa and Whitby campuses and the Pickering Learning Site were opened as potential students, their families and the broader community explored all that DC has to offer. The college’s innovative programs were showcased throughout the day by expert staff and knowledgeable students. DC Crew took visitors on tours of the high-tech classrooms, labs and state-of-the-art facilities at all three locations, while helpful information sessions on topics ranging from the admission process, to financial aid, career planning and access and support services were also offered. “We look forward to Open House every year,” said Don Lovisa, president, Durham College. “It’s a great opportunity for potential students and the wider community to access a multitude of resources and limitless information about DC at one time, while experiencing all that the college has to offer first-hand. We hope to see many of the people we met on Saturday joining us soon.” Centre for Food (CFF) ambassador and celebrity chef Jamie Kennedy was also on-hand and spent the day at the CFF speaking with attendees about the field-to-fork philosophy and signing copies of his new cookbook. Visitors’ at all three locations had the chance to win free tuition for the year, valued at $2,700 or an iPad. If you missed the spring open house but are interested in a tour of Durham College, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/campustours or contact the Admissions and Recruitment Office at 905.721.3000. You can also visit us online to learn more about our extensive program offerings. DC’s Centre for Food claims victory in School Cup Challenge Posted on March 20, 2015 at 1:54 pm. With an overall participation of 26.3 per cent, Durham College’s (DC) Alumni office is pleased to congratulate the Centre for Food as the victors of the second annual School Cup Challenge! From March 2 to 19, nearly 600 spring and fall 2015 graduates shared their favourite memories and experiences from their time at DC. Along with the glory of victory, bragging rights and an inscription on the trophy, as winners of the School Cup Challenge, the Centre for Food receives a $1,000 bursary to award for the 2015-2016 school year. The School of Science, Engineering & Technology took second with a student participation of 18.9 per cent. A $500 bursary donated in their name will be awarded to a DC student for the 2015-2016 academic year. Additionally, Victoria Sykes, a student in the Hospitality Management program (Centre for Food) was the winner of $500 for sharing her favourite DC experience as part of the challenge. Amy Branscombe, a student in the Animal Care program (School of Interdisciplinary Studies & Employment Services) was the lucky recipient of a pair of Toronto Maple Leafs tickets. The final standings for school participation are as follows: Centre for Food – 26.3 per cent School of Business, IT & Management – 11 per cent School of Health & Community Services – 4.1 per cent School of Interdisciplinary Studies & Employment Services – 5.3 per cent School of Justice & Emergency Services – 14.2 per cent School of Media, Art & Design – 5.6 per cent School of Science, Engineering & Technology – 18.9 per cent School of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable Technology – 7.8 per cent Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all of the students who participated! « 1 … 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 … 165 »