November 6, 2008

Generosity of donors aids college in recognizing academic excellence

OSHAWA, ON. – Recognizing that success matters, Durham College will be honouring the academic excellence of more than 150 students when the college hosts its annual Fall Scholarship Ceremony on Thursday, November 13. There will be 159 in-course scholarships presented, valued at $117,500, to students from both the Oshawa and Whitby campuses for their outstanding achievements.

The annual event will bring together college representatives, award donors, students, their families and other guests in celebration and recognition of the awards made possible by the college, along with numerous individuals, organizations and corporate donors.

The Prosecutor’s Association of Ontario and the Canadian Institute for Non-Destructive Evaluation are the newest philanthropic organizations to join the college’s generous supporters, which also include General Motors of Canada, a donor since 1978; Patheon Incorporated Whitby Operations, with 25 years of giving; the Ontario Food Protection Association, a donor for 15 years; Durham College Alumni Association, a donor for 10 years; and fifth-year benefactors Aftershock Creative Incorporated, sponsors of the Dann Torena Memorial Award, and Jan Robinson, sponsor of the Shawn Simpson Memorial Award.

When:
Thursday, November 13
4 p.m. – Donor and scholarship recipient meet-and-greet
5 p.m. – Ceremony begins

Where: 
Durham College Oshawa campus
Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre
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:
Melissa Levy
Communications and Marketing
Durham College
905.721.2000 ext. 2513
Melissa.levy@durhamcollege.ca

 

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