August 9, 2010

Oshawa, Ont. – Durham College extends its congratulations to Ron Motum, a professor in the college’s Water Quality Technician program, on receiving an Alumnus of Distinction award. Motum, a native of Oshawa, Ont., received his award at this year’s spring convocation ceremony, held on June 18 at the General Motors Centre in Oshawa.

A graduate of Durham’s Chemical Technology program in 1974, Motum began his career while still a student in the summer of 1973 with Bristol Myers Products Canada Limited as a quality control technician. He spent more than 34 years in the chemical technology and operations sector, including 25 years at the Region of Durham in Whitby, Ont.

Following a short retirement in December 2007, Motum returned to the working world as a professor at Durham College, providing training for licensed distribution, collection and plant operations staff while also teaching in the college’s Water Quality Technician program.

Durham College professors bring years of knowledge and real-world experience to our classrooms every day, providing students with unique perspectives and information that ensures students have the market-ready skills needed to obtain great careers and make a difference in the world.

The Alumnus of Distinction Award honours the extraordinary contributions Durham College graduates make to society while achieving career success.

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Media contact: 
Michelle Roebuck
Communications, Marketing and External Relations
Durham College
905.721.2000 ext. 2197
michelle.roebuck@durhamcollege.ca

 

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