Graduating Class School Cup Challenge set to kick off today

The Durham College (DC) Alumni Office is pleased to introduce the first annual School Cup Challenge, offering participants the chance to win $500, a pair of tickets to see the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the St. Louis Blues and other great prizes just for sharing their favourite DC memories and relationships.

Students graduating at this year’s spring and fall convocation ceremonies can enter by filling out an online form revealing their best DC experiences and the faculty or staff member that had a positive impact during their studies between Monday, March 3 and Friday, March 21.

In addition to being eligible to win one of a number of great prizes, the academic school with the highest student participation will win a $1,000 bursary award to be given to a DC student for 2014/15 academic year plus the School Cup Challenge trophy and bragging rights!

The academic school with the second-highest student participation will win a $500 bursary award to be given to a DC student for 2014-2015 academic year.

Graduating students are encouraged to complete the online form any time between March 3 and 21. Students can also submit their entry in person at Countdown to Grad where they can also learn about the perks available through the Alumni Association; enjoy a slice of pizza; and receive a graduating gift. Dates and times for each campus are:

  • Oshawa campus: Monday, March 10, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, Gym 3
  • Whitby campus: Thursday, March 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., student lounge
  • Pickering Learning Site: Wednesday, March 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., student lounge

For more information, please visit http://www.durhamcollege.ca/info-for/alumni/school-cup-challenge.