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Graphic Design students impress at packaging competition
Graphic Design students impress at packaging competition

Three Durham College (DC) students successfully reimagined a famous snack food package, earning a third-place finish at the Packaging Association of Canada’s (PAC) Global Student...

Experienced construction worker adds project management to his resume
Experienced construction worker adds project management to his resume

Student spotlight – Ahmad Younes With a passion for construction and experience in the industry, international student Ahmad Younes arrived at Durham College (DC) last...

Durham College sponsors and hosts robotics competition for hundreds of Ontario high school students
Durham College sponsors and hosts robotics competition for hundreds of Ontario high school students

More than 600 high school students from across the province gathered at Durham College’s (DC) Oshawa campus to put their engineering skills and student-designed robots...

Creating purpose from passion: Rochelle Palmer’s mission to empower women through fitness and health
Creating purpose from passion: Rochelle Palmer’s mission to empower women through fitness and health

In a world where health, wellness, and fitness are becoming increasingly top-of-mind, Durham College’s (DC) Fitness and Health Promotion program stands out as a perfect...

Changing career paths as a busy mom: Brittany Hosey’s journey from personal support worker to marketing professional
Changing career paths as a busy mom: Brittany Hosey’s journey from personal support worker to marketing professional

Brittany Hosey has always had a knack for connecting with people and helping them feel good. From her first job in corporate sales after she...

Teaching, gaming and streaming keep DC professor busy
Teaching, gaming and streaming keep DC professor busy

Faculty spotlight – Michael Cameron At Durham College, students learn from accomplished professors who bring their extensive, real-world experience to the classroom. In this series,...

Enactus Durham College celebrates two wins at the Central Regional Exposition
Enactus Durham College celebrates two wins at the Central Regional Exposition

For the second year in a row, Enactus Durham College (DC) has been declared one of the Central Regional Champions for its Founders Drive podcast...

Students get ready for Convocation at Countdown to Grad
Students get ready for Convocation at Countdown to Grad

The Durham College (DC) class of 2024 is ready for graduation. Last week, Countdown to Grad events were held at both the Oshawa and Whitby...

“The number of roles are just endless”: How DC is preparing students for in-demand jobs in the food and beverage industry
“The number of roles are just endless”: How DC is preparing students for in-demand jobs in the food and beverage industry

The food and beverage industry is on a hiring spree and Durham College (DC) students are gaining the hands-on skills and experience employers are looking...

International Women’s Day: A conversation with DC’s new president, Dr. Elaine Popp
International Women’s Day: A conversation with DC’s new president, Dr. Elaine Popp

Durham College (DC) is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day. The success we have achieved over the last 57 years would not have been possible...