DC’s Alumni of Distinction Award Posted on February 4, 2022 at 9:03 am. College now accepting nominations for 2022 Alumni of Distinction award Oshawa, ON – Durham College (DC) is now accepting nominations for its Alumni of Distinction award, which recognizes graduates who make extraordinary contributions to society while also achieving career success. Recipients are selected from a network of more than 100,000 alumni based on professional, community and personal accomplishments, contributions to the advancement of DC, and the geographic (regional, national, and international) scope of impact for their achievements. “Every year we showcase the incredible ways our alumni are innovating and enacting positive change within their industry and community,” said Don Lovisa, president, DC. “This tradition of excellence not only recognizes those notable alumni, but it also reminds our students and graduates that their education at Durham College can be the spark to ignite career success.” Since 1990, over 100 graduates have received the Alumni of Distinction honour. The awards will be presented at DC’s Spring Convocation in June. Please note: Active DC employees and current members of Durham College Board of Governors and Durham College Alumni Association Board of Directors are not eligible for nomination. -30- About Durham College With campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, Durham College (DC) offers over 11,400 full-time students access to more than 140 post-secondary programs, including four honours bachelor degrees and nine apprenticeship programs. DC enables students to develop career-ready skills for the ever-changing job market by providing an exceptional college education. With a focus on experiential learning, led by expert faculty, through field placements, applied research, co-ops and other hands-on opportunities, DC grads are known for having the skills and knowledge employers need. At the Oshawa campus, the Centre for Collaborative Education brings together local, Indigenous and global communities, featuring the Durham College Spa, Global Classroom and interprofessional simulation and anatomy labs. The campus is also home to four of the college’s applied research centres, including the AI Hub, Centre for Cybersecurity Innovation, Mixed Reality Capture Studio and Social Impact Hub. Additionally, the flexible, fully automated, and industrial-grade Integrated Manufacturing Centre serves as a model of the new standards in advanced manufacturing, mechatronics and engineering education. At DC’s Whitby campus, the new 60,000 sq. ft. Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology shines a spotlight on industrial skilled trades training, innovation and education, and includes a double-height shop lab, new classrooms and student touchdown spaces, among other features. The campus also features the W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, which is home to the award-winning full-service restaurant, Bistro ’67; retail store, Pantry, featuring food grown and prepared by students; and the Barrett Centre of Innovation in Sustainable Urban Agriculture and its community-inspired urban farm. Media contact: Shelly Totino (she/her) Communications Officer Communications + Marketing Durham College c: 905.626.0675 Reach out on Teams SHARE:
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