DC Highlights News Archive

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Durham College recognized for being social media savvy

Durham College (DC) was recently ranked among the top 20 performing Canadian post-secondary institutions on Facebook and Twitter by Engagement Labs – a technology and...

Kevin Baker prepares to begin his Ride for Inclusion journey on his motorcycle
Taking to the open road to promote inclusion

On Thursday, July 2, Durham College (DC) dean Kevin Baker embarked on the Ride for Inclusion, an epic road trip taking place during the month...

Andrew Noonan, Bryan Chamberlain, Laura Franks, Andrew Wilson and Director of Human Resources & IT, Abilities Centre, Eric Storey
School of BITM students are getting an athletic start to their careers

More than 10 Durham College (DC) students assisted in upgrading and stabilizing the wireless network at the Abilities Centre – a state-of-the-art sports and recreation...

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Fresh veggies in Winter? Cold frame technology research could make it happen

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to grow your own leafy-greens throughout the cold, winter months? Two of Durham College’s (DC) professors are hoping...

Former DC student Ryan Doyle presented with Heroism award by City of Oshawa
Social Service Worker program grad saves a life with classroom knowledge

Twenty-seven-year-old Durham College (DC) graduate Ryan Doyle has acted so courageously that he was honoured with the City of Oshawa Heroism Award on Monday, June...

Prof. Susan Campbell's art proudly on display at the AGM
Professor Susan Campbell’s art challenges concrete space

A professor of the Fine Arts – Advanced, Digital Photography and Digital Video Production programs at Durham College (DC) has the privilege of being featured...

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Durham College student wins silver at national skills competition

Durham College’s (DC) Adam Leadbetter, a level-three apprentice in DC’s Industrial Mechanic – Millwright program, brought home the silver medal in the Industrial Mechanic Millwright...

Pantaleo and Buttle show off as they win the first annual Epic Mac n' Cheese competition
Epic Mac N’ Cheese winners whip up recipe for Channel 12

Future culinary students Johanna Buttle and Tamara Pantaleo returned to the kitchens of Durham College’s (DC)’s Centre for Food (CFF) to recreate their winning mac...

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Durham College journalism program gives student endless possibilities

Connor Pringle has barely scratched the surface of his career, but in his two years in Durham College’s (DC)’s Journalism – Print and Broadcast program,...

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Celebrity chef brings field-to-fork expertise to the table in support of student education

Durham College (DC) announced today it is serving up more Jamie Kennedy through an expanded partnership with the celebrity chef and Centre for Food (CFF)...