Class of 2013 to be honoured at Durham College fall convocation

OSHAWA, Ont. – Family, friends and faculty will join more than 750 students from more than 90 programs as they celebrate their graduation at Durham College’s fall convocation on Friday, November 1. The ceremony will also recognize the success of 377 students who have earned a place on the highly regarded President’s Honour Roll as a result of their hard work and the dedication of the college’s faculty.

The annual fall event will recognize graduates from the schools of Business, IT & Management; Continuing Education; Health & Community Services; Interdisciplinary Studies & Employment Services; Justice & Emergency Services; Media, Art & Design; Science & Engineering Technology; and Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable Technology as they are awarded their diplomas and certificates. 

In addition, the college will also acknowledge 11 students as they receive the Durham College Student Leadership Award. The award is granted to students in recognition of their outstanding contributions to campus life and the commitment and exemplary leadership they demonstrate during their time at the college. Students must accumulate a pre-determined amount of leadership points through the college’s Co-Curricular Recognition program by participating in activities that enhance student life; engage students; and encourage involvement.

The college’s fall convocation ceremony will bring its total number of alumni to close to 63,000 strong.

When:
Friday, November 1
7 p.m.

Where:
General Motors Centre
99 Athol Street East
Oshawa, Ontario

For more information contact:
Michelle Roebuck
Communications and Marketing
905.721.2000 ext. 2197
michelle.roebuck@durhamcollege.ca