DC Highlights News Archive

Syrian refugees drop the puck at hockey game
Durham College student organizes major event for Syrian refugees

Like millions of Canadians, Durham College (DC) student Damien Haveliwalla was moved by stories of Syrian refugees who arrived in Canada in search a new...

DC culinary and hospitality students give back to community at maple syrup festival
DC culinary and hospitality students give back to community at maple syrup festival

First-and second-year students from Durham College’s (DC) culinary and hospitality programs recently had the opportunity to show off their skills when they spent the weekend...

DC students potting milkweed seedlings in the greenhouse at DC’s Centre for Food (CFF) in Whitby.
DC partners with GM Canada to help save endangered butterflies

Pollination provides a direct link between ecosystems and agricultural production systems, and is critical in the process of cultivating natural foods such as apples, bananas,...

Human Resources Professionals Association recognizes outstanding DC student
Human Resources Professionals Association recognizes outstanding DC student

On January 21, Durham College (DC) Human Resources Management graduate certificate student Daniela Rojano was recognized with the Outstanding Student, HRPA Scholarship Award from the...

DC student working on Computer Aided Design program
Designing a path for Mechanical Engineering Technology graduates

The demand for mechanical engineers in the challenging industrial environment is growing. In fact, in 2014, 79 per cent of Durham College (DC) Mechanical Engineering...

DC students participate in Mock Trial Competition
DC students inspire future students at Mock Trial Competition

Each year, Durham College supports the York Region Secondary School Mock Trial Competition held at the Newmarket Courthouse. 24 high schools compete by conducing mock...

Women in trades at DC.
DC launching new pre-apprenticeship program to encourage women in skilled trades

Although Canada’s need for skilled workers is no secret, according to Statistics Canada women’s representation in the trades remains low, accounting for only five per...

Firefighter Training students using exercise bikes
DC firefighting students test their training in extreme weather workshop

Firefighting doesn’t typically bring to mind snow, sleet and ice. Yet for first responders in Canada, treacherous, freezing conditions are as much a part of...

DC’s Horticulture students blossom at Landscape Ontario Congress
DC’s Horticulture students blossom at Landscape Ontario Congress

Despite the cold weather happening outside, Durham College Horticulture Technician students recently had an opportunity to put their green thumbs to use when they showed...

Sports Business Management class
Selling Sports for a good cause

Students in the Sports Business Management (graduate certificate) program this fall were given the opportunity to complete a project in partnership with Maple Leaf Sports...