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Aspiring entrepreneurs audition for Dragon’s Den at DC Oshawa campus

Student, employee and community entrepreneurs had the exciting opportunity to pitch their ideas and concepts to producers of the hit CBC-TV television show, Dragon’s Den...

DC volleyball players win awards.
DC athletes/coach receive provincial awards

Durham College (DC) volleyball players, Jessica Broad, Kristen Curtis, Matt McGirr and Andrew Watson, and women’s head coach, Tony Clarke, were recently recognized with awards at...

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...

DC UOIT sign MOU with Modi Edutech of India
DC and UOIT look to deliver post-secondary education in India

Furthering their shared commitment to providing high-quality education and training on an international scale, Durham College (DC) and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology...

Alumna of Distinction
Durham College seeking outstanding graduates and community partners

With more than 73,000 graduates and countless community and business supporters, Durham College (DC) makes it a priority to recognize individuals who have made outstanding...

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...

DC's annual Career Week
DC hosts annual Career Week on campus

When it comes to determining next steps after graduation, students at Durham College (DC) got a head start on the path to success last week...

Alumni in the Pit
DC alumni share their post-graduation success and inspire students about life after college

Two Durham College (DC) alumni wowed students with stories of their remarkable journeys from college to career at the Alumni in the Pit event on...

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...