Durham College Fall Convocation to honour graduates of 2008

October 10, 2008

Ceremony to celebrate first graduating class of Critical Care Nursing E-Learning program

OSHAWA, ON. – As they move onto the next stage of their lives, more than 400 students in more than 40 programs will celebrate their graduation with family, friends and faculty at the Durham College Fall Convocation on Thursday, October 16. The event will feature the first graduating class of the college’s innovative Critical Care Nursing E-Learning Graduate Certificate program.

The one-year critical care program provides an interactive teaching and learning environment for current and future nurses and is structured to meet the demands of personal and professional schedules. Utilizing three key components – Internet courses, hands-on simulation training and on-the-job experience in a critical care setting – the program builds student confidence as they learn highly specialized critical care skills in a high-tech and realistic environment.

Additional diplomas and certificates will be handed out to students in the areas of applied sciences, apprenticeship, skilled trades and technology; business and information technology; integrated studies; communication arts; design; health and community services; and justice and emergency services.

These newest graduates join the ranks of Durham College alumni, who are 45,000 strong, as they prepare for the next stage of their lives, whether it’s moving into the working world or pursuing further education.

When:
Thursday, October 16
5:30 p.m.

Where: 
Durham College Oshawa campus
Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre gymnasium
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, ON.

Parking:
Enter off Simcoe Street North or Conlin Road and proceed to Founders 3 parking lot.

For more information contact:
Michelle Roebuck
Communications and Marketing

michelle.roebuck@durhamcollege.ca

 

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