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DC students find innovative solutions to local challenges at City Idea Lab showcase

On April 5, TeachingCity partners the City of Oshawa, Durham College (DC), Ontario Tech University and Trent University Greater Toronto Area gathered together for the spring City...

Durham College opens first-of-its-kind Esports Gaming Arena
Durham College opens first-of-its-kind Esports Gaming Arena

On April 2, Durham College (DC) officially opened a first-of-its-kind Esports Gaming Arena. Located in the Student Centre at the college’s Oshawa campus, the 3,000-sq-ft....

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DC participates in Future of Transportation and Mobility Series to discuss self-driving cars and increased safety

On March 28, Durham College (DC) participated in the Future of Transportation and Mobility Series: Self-Driving Cars & Increased Safety alongside Ontario Tech University, Spark...

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Spring Open House welcomes more than 3,700 prospective students to DC

On March 23, Durham College (DC) opened its doors to more than 3,700 prospective students and their families at the Oshawa and Whitby campuses and...

DC students participate in 2 minutes speech challenge.
DC students participate in 2 Minute Speed Speech Competition

On March 25th, 2019, students across all programs were invited to prepare a 2-minute speech and deliver it at a seated one-on-one speaking event. This...

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Omar Allam inspires future DC entrepreneurs

On March 11, Durham College’s (DC) entrepreneurial training partnership program FastStartDC, held a presentation with award-winning entrepreneur, management consultant and former diplomat Omar Allam, Founder...

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Paramedic students volunteer at the Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games

From February 8 to 10, Durham Region hosted the 2019 Ontario Parasport Games in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, welcoming over...

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Enactus DC hits milestone with Girls EnPower project

On March 7 and 8, the Enactus Durham College (Enactus DC) team placed third in the Scotiabank Youth Empowerment Challenge at the annual Enactus Canada...

Students with their trophy won in the DC Justice Games
Students’ strength and program pride shine at DC Justice Games VII

Students from the School of Justice & Emergency Services (JES) put their strength, speed and teamwork on display at the seventh annual Durham College (DC)...

Don Lovisa ice skating with female
Fun on the ice with DC’s president in support of United Way

On March 12, the lobby of the Campus Ice Centre was filled with the smell of fresh popcorn and hot chocolate, for the enjoyment of...