Oshawa, Ont. – Durham College (DC) is welcoming everyone to join the celebration at its 50th anniversary Homecoming Weekend on September 8, 9 and 10.

All events are open to the public and offer free admission with the exceptions of dining at Bistro ’67 and the Party Through the Decades, a 19+ event requiring purchased tickets that include entrance into the party, food, one complimentary drink and a commemorative, special edition t-shirt. Tickets are $50 each ($25 for students) and available at www.durhamcollege.ca/50.

Media are asked to RSVP to melissa.mclean@durhamcollege.ca to arrange parking and event passes as needed. For the full list of events and to learn more about DC’s milestone anniversary, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/50.

Highlights of scheduled events: 

WHAT: Homecoming Weekend Kick-off

• First stop on the Colleges Ontario Amazing 50 mobile exhibit tour
• Live music by Professors of Funk and rising Canadian country star Eric Ethridge
• Free pizza, ice cream and giveaways!

WHEN: Friday, September 8 | Noon to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Durham College, Oshawa campus, Bus loop (2000 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa)

 

WHAT: Steve Paikin talk on Bill Davis: Nation Builder and Not So Bland After All!

WHEN: Friday, September 8 | 4 to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Durham College, Oshawa campus, Student Services building, Room 116 A/B

 

WHAT: Movies on the lawn – double feature (titles to be announced)

WHEN: Friday, September 8 | Starts at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Durham College, Oshawa campus, Student Services building courtyard

 

WHAT: Family Day

• Incredible kids’ zone (balloon animals, bubble show/station, magician, inflatables, photo booth and more!)
• DC Memory Lane – college memorabilia exhibit
• Live music
• BBQ and food trucks

WHEN: Saturday, September 9 | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Durham College, Oshawa campus, South Wing courtyard

 

WHAT: Party Through the Decades

• Live performance by Colin James
• DJ and dancing
• VW Camper photo booth
• Retro arcade games
• Free giveaways

WHEN: Saturday, September 9 | 7:30 to 11 p.m.

WHERE: Durham College, Oshawa campus, Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, Gyms 3, 4 and 5

 

WHAT: Homecoming Brunch

WHEN: Sunday, September 10 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Bistro ’67, W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, Whitby campus, 1610 Champlain Ave., Whitby

 

WHAT: Homecoming prix fixe dinner menu

WHEN: Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9

WHERE: Bistro ’67, W. Galen Weston Centre for Food, Whitby campus, 1610 Champlain Ave., Whitby

For more information or to arrange pictures or interviews please contact:

Melissa McLean
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2952 | C: 905.259.8483
melissa.mclean@durhamcollege.ca