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JP Bedard speaks at Durham College
Boston Marathon bombing and sexual assault survivor shares inspiring story with DC students

Jean-Paul Bédard is a tough guy. The marathon runner, who visited the Durham College (DC) Oshawa campus recently to speak to students and employees, looks...

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,...

Rick Mercer cheering on students at the First Robotics Competition
CBC’s Rick Mercer Report attends international robotics showdown at Durham College

CBC Television’s Rick Mercer was on hand at Durham College (DC) and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology’s shared Oshawa campus on March 12 as...

Countdown to Grad
Grads-to-be countdown to convocation with exciting events and prizes

Durham College’s (DC) 2016 spring and fall graduates-to-be enjoyed more than just a free lunch during the college’s annual Countdown to Grad events held at...

DC employees with delegates from Barbados and Guyana
DC hosting international partners to support the advancement of leadership in higher education

As part of its commitment to supporting international education and training, Durham College (DC) has embarked on its most recent global partnership in collaboration with...

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...

Communicative Disorders Assistant students
The Oshawa Horseless Carriagemen chime in to support DC students

Durham College’s (DC) Communicative Disorders Assistant (CDA) graduate certificate program has once again received a generous donation of $2,500 from The Oshawa Horseless Carriagemen on...

iPad displaying award winning website/publication
DC’s Communications and Marketing department recognized with seven industry awards

Durham College’s (DC) Communications and Marketing department is once again being recognized for its expertise and creativity, winning seven industry awards from both the National Council...

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...