Durham College to unveil Wall of Distinction Posted on October 16, 2007 at 5:23 pm. 56 Alumnus of Distinction Award winners to be honoured in ceremony October 16, 2007 OSHAWA, Ont. – As part of the its year-long 40th-anniversary celebrations, the Durham College Alumni Association will pay tribute to a group of outstanding alumni with the unveiling of a Wall of Distinction on Tuesday, October 23. The wall will serve as a permanent display to honour the outstanding men and women who have earned Durham College’s prestigious Alumnus of Distinction Award. The award is presented annually at convocation and recognizes Durham College graduates who have achieved tremendous success in their careers and made a significant commitment to their communities. Since the award’s inception in 1990, there have been 56 recipients. The Wall of Distinction ceremony is part of Durham College’s 40th-anniversary celebrations, which are continuing throughout the 2007-2008 academic year and closing with Homecoming Weekend on May 2 to 4. The Alumni Association supports the goals of the college and represents the needs and views of Durham College alumni, a group 42,000 strong. When: Tuesday, October 23 7 to 9 p.m.; unveiling of wall at 7:30 p.m. Where: Durham College Oshawa campus, A Wing of the Gordon Willey building – Galleria entrance 2000 Simcoe Street North Oshawa, Ontario For more information contact: Michelle Good Communications and Marketing 905.721.2000 ext. 2197 michelle.good@durhamcollege.ca Disclaimer: The contact information provided in archived news releases was current at the release date. For current information please contact Communications, Marketing and External Relations. SHARE:
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