On September 13, the Durham College (DC) Brewing Memories Coffee Tour went global, as alumni from five countries came together in real time to share memories of DC and updates on their careers. Participants also learned about new college developments and took questions from audience members watching live, both in-class and on the web.

Hosted by Global Class founder and DC professor Lon Appleby and DC president Don Lovisa, the event broke down worldwide borders, uniting the graduates who are currently residing in Turkey, Romania, Japan, London, England, and across Canada in British Columbia for a DC Brewing Memories stop unlike any other.

The participants were:

Matt Warburton, Vancouver, British Columbia
Graphic Design, 1983
2015 Alumnus of Distinction

Jennifer Iacob, Bucharest, Romania
Nursing, 2004
2011 Alumna of Distinction and 2012 Premier’s Awards nominee

Rustu Ataman, Istanbul, Turkey
Renewable Energy Technician, 2015

Cameron Munro, Tokyo, Japan
Business Administration – Operations Management (now Supply Chain and Operations Management – Business Administration), 2012

Bob Wheller, London, England
Graphic Design, 1983
2015 Alumnus of Distinction

Advice shared with those watching the Global Class broadcast, both online and in class, included recognizing the importance of lifelong learning, seizing opportunities and not being afraid to stand up and ask questions. For full biographies of each DC graduate, or to view a recording of the Global Class session, please visit the Global Class page.

Hosted by DC’s Office of Development and Alumni Affairs, the Brewing Memories Coffee Tour is a travelling series of 50 events, held in honour of the college’s 50th anniversary celebrations in 2017. To-date 35 stops have been made across Ontario, giving DC the chance to re-connect with its graduates, to hear their success stories, learn about their career paths and share all the new and exciting things happening at DC – all while enjoying free coffee, tea and baked goods.