Class of 2014 to be honoured at Durham College’s fall convocation

Oshawa, Ont. – Family, friends and faculty will join more than 950 students from more than 110 programs as they celebrate their graduation at Durham College’s fall convocation on Thursday, October 30. The ceremony will also recognize the success of 420 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 event will honour students from the schools of Business, IT & Management; Centre for Food; 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.

The college will also acknowledge three students as they receive the Durham College Student Leadership Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to campus life, and the commitment and exemplary leadership they demonstrated during their time at the college. In order to receive this award, 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 brings the total number of alumni to 67,000 strong.

When:
Thursday, October 30
6:30 p.m.

Where:
General Motors Centre
99 Athol St. E.
Oshawa, Ont.

For more information, contact:
Lisa Power
Communications and Marketing
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2952
C: 905.259.8483