Durham College welcomes community to join 50th anniversary celebrations at Homecoming Weekend Posted on September 5, 2017 at 10:34 am. 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 SHARE:
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