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Farm fresh and accessible year-round: Durham College’s innovative indoor farm supports local food security
Farm fresh and accessible year-round: Durham College’s innovative indoor farm supports local food security

The Barrett Centre Indoor Farm has practical applications in urban and northern settings where it’s tough to grow fresh food. Even on the coldest day...

Students participate in RBC grant program in support of urban agriculture
Students participate in RBC grant program in support of urban agriculture

Eight Durham College (DC) students launched innovative urban agriculture projects this year, thanks to $5,000 in funding each from the RBC Urban Agriculture Work Integrated...

DC welcomes more than 3,900 new first-year students during 2023 Fall Orientation
DC welcomes more than 3,900 new first-year students during 2023 Fall Orientation

Durham College (DC) welcomed more than 3,900 students to Fall Orientation this month to mark the beginning of a new year and educational journey. Students...

Durham College serves up unique student learning opportunities at Harvest Dinner
Durham College serves up unique student learning opportunities at Harvest Dinner

Community members will once again enjoy an evening under the stars as Durham College (DC) hosts the seventh Harvest Dinner at the W. Galen Weston...

Get in on the action at the Esports Gaming Arena
Get in on the action at the Esports Gaming Arena

If you’re a gamer, Durham College (DC) is the place to be. The Esports Gaming Arena is now open. Located in the Student Centre at...

Pay Day Lottery funds new equipment for Durham College
Pay Day Lottery funds new equipment for Durham College

Durham College (DC) has purchased new, state-of-the-art equipment to provide even more opportunities for innovative and hands-on learning thanks to the proceeds from the employee...

Durham College’s Progressive Approach to Generative AI Tools
Durham College’s Progressive Approach to Generative AI Tools

Durham College is leading the way by embracing artificial intelligence. Dr. Elaine Popp, executive vice president, academic, shares her thoughts on how AI is shaping...

Two generations, one classroom: A mother and son’s unique journey to DC
Two generations, one classroom: A mother and son’s unique journey to DC

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: CHERALEE AND JAMES CLEARY Cheralee Cleary has fond memories of walking her son, James, to his first days of elementary school but never...

Professor receives prestigious PR award
Professor receives prestigious PR award

Durham College (DC) professor Matisse Hamel-Nelis has been recognized for her tireless commitment to accessibility in communications. PR News has named her one of their...

Celebrating 50 years of quality journalism
Celebrating 50 years of quality journalism

The Journalism – Mass Media program is celebrating 50 years of excellence. The first issue of the Durham College (DC) Chronicle was published in November...