Ontario Minister Michael Chan to help open DCCC Career Bridging Centre at Durham College Posted on January 13, 2012 at 12:33 pm. Opening event will celebrate Chinese New Year and new community partner at Oshawa campus Oshawa, Ont. – As the 2012 Chinese New Year quickly approaches, Michael Chan, Ontario Tourism, Culture and Sport minister, will join Durham College as it officially welcomes the Durham Chinese Canadian Culture Centre (DCCC) Career Bridging Centre to campus. Acting as a resource on campus to support international students in their career endeavours, the centre will play a key role in the DCCC’s commitment to provide cultural exchange and integration programs; newcomer services; and education and training through community and civic engagement to Chinese Canadians living in Durham Region. Media are invited to observe the official opening of the centre, which will feature a traditional Chinese lion dance and eye-dotting ceremony in recognition of the year of the dragon followed by refreshments. Who: Michael Chan, Ontario minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport; Representative from Chinese Consul General in Toronto; John Henry, mayor, City of Oshawa; Don Lovisa, president, Durham College; Tao(Thomas) Qu, president, DCCC; and Durham College students, faculty and staff. When: Wednesday, January 18Noon to 1:30 p.m. Where: Durham College Oshawa campus Student Services building, Room 1162000 Simcoe Street North Oshawa, Ont. Parking: Enter off Simcoe Street North and proceed to the Founders 2 parking lot. For more information: Allison RosnakCommunications, Marketing and External Relations 905.721.2000 ext. 2333 allison.rosnak@durhamcollege.ca SHARE:
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