September 13, 2007

Year-long celebrations to commemorate four decades of academic excellence

OSHAWA, Ont. – Durham College will mark the 40th anniversary of its first-ever day of classes, with a barbecue, live music, special guests, campus tours and a special proclamation from Oshawa Mayor John Gray on Tuesday, September 18.

Alumni, students, faculty, staff, administration and community leaders are all expected on campus to join the celebration of four decades of excellence in post-secondary education. Activities planned for throughout the day will provide guests with an opportunity to look back at the college’s rich history, will feature graduates from the first-ever class, and will look at how Durham has grown to become the premier college in Canada for career-focused students who succeed in a challenging, supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Who:
Leah Myers, president of Durham College;
Ron Backwell and Leslie Lepp, co-chairs of the Durham College 40th Anniversary Committee;
Fraser McArthur, president of The SA; and
Laurie Beaton, president of the Alumni Association.

When:
Tuesday, September 18 
12:30 p.m.

Where:
Durham College Oshawa campus 
South Village Residence courtyard
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa , Ontario

Parking:
Enter off Simcoe Street and proceed to Commencement Lot 1.

For more information contact:
Michelle Good
Communications and Marketing 
Durham College
905.721.2000 ext. 2197
michelle.good@durhamcollege.ca

 

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