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Upcoming events at DC for first-year students!

Whether you’re attending virtually or in person, our slate of workshops and events will help you transition to college life and set you up for success. From touring our beautiful Oshawa and Whitby campuses to exploring students supports, our events and workshops will set you up for success as you start your DC journey.

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    September 2024

  • Time Management and Organization Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop. 

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  • DCSA at Volt Raceway!!
    • 5:00 PM — 9:30 PM

    Welcome to DCSA at Volt Raceway!! Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping evening filled with excitement and speed. Join us on Fri, Sep 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM at the thrilling VOLT RACEWAY for a night you won't forget. Whether you're a seasoned racer or just looking for some fun, this event is perfect for all skill levels. Your ticket includes transportation to and from the venue: 1 round of Go-Karting, 1 round of Axe-Throwing and 1 hour of Billiards: The…

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  • DCSA Esports Lounge Welcome Back Giveaway
    • 8:00 AM — 2:00 PM

    The next generation of gaming is here and the DCSA want to get you in the game! Enter for a chance to win your choice between the Xbox Series S, PlayStation 5 Digital, or Nintendo Switch OLED console courtesy of the DCSA. Please note: Only current Full-Time Durham College Students are eligible to win: Prizing will be delivered in October of 2024 (Pending Availability). Proof of full time enrollment will be required in order to claim prizing. Join us in…

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  • APA/MLA Referencing Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Review the importance of referencing, ways to avoid plagiarism, how to reference correctly, and how to properly format a college paper. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Time Management and Organization Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop. 

    Find out more »
  • October 2024

  • Presentation Skills Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Learn ways to improve the planning and delivery of your individual and group presentations. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Listening and Note-taking Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Explore strategies to become an active listener, enhance your note-taking skills during class, and improve your use of class notes as study tools. You will learn a number of note-taking formats. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop. 

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  • Academic Writing I Workshop: Getting Started
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Understand what is being asked of you in an assignment and learn strategies for generating and organizing your ideas to prepare for the next steps. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Study Strategies Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop. 

    Find out more »
  • Academic Integrity Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Academic Reading Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Learn strategies for making your academic reading time more efficient and effective. Find important information and develop techniques for remembering the information you need. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Problem-Solving Strategies Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Learn strategies and complementary habits for tackling difficult problems both inside and outside the classroom. See how these strategies can be applied to solve a number of example problems presented through case studies along the way. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Problem-Solving Strategies Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Learn strategies and complementary habits for tackling difficult problems both inside and outside the classroom. See how these strategies can be applied to solve a number of example problems presented through case studies along the way. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Problem-Solving Strategies Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Writing for Health Sciences Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Learn strategies for understanding and meeting scholarly writing requirements in the health sciences. You will also receive a writing resource toolkit. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Study Strategies Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Punctuation Review Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Review common punctuation to help improve the accuracy and clarity of your writing. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Overcoming Procrastination Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Discuss procrastination and recognize how and why you procrastinate. Learn strategies for minimizing procrastination and work through activities that result in a plan for avoiding and overcoming procrastination. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Editing Skills Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Understand common writing errors and review strategies and resources for finding them. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Study Strategies Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Overcoming Procrastination Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Discuss procrastination and recognize how and why you procrastinate. Learn strategies for minimizing procrastination and work through activities that result in a plan for avoiding and overcoming procrastination. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Academic Integrity Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 1:10 PM — 2:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Time Management and Organization Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Start off your semester properly by learning strategies to manage your time. Use various tools to get organized and become a more efficient student. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Study Strategies Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop. 

    Find out more »
  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Writing for Community Services & Child Studies Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Learn strategies for understanding and meeting the writing requirements of the community services and child studies disciplines. You will also receive a writing resource toolkit.

    Find out more »
  • Overcoming Procrastination Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Discuss procrastination and recognize how and why you procrastinate. Learn strategies for minimizing procrastination and work through activities that result in a plan for avoiding and overcoming procrastination. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Presentation Skills Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Learn ways to improve the planning and delivery of your individual and group presentations. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Problem-Solving Strategies Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Learn strategies and complementary habits for tackling difficult problems both inside and outside the classroom. See how these strategies can be applied to solve a number of example problems presented through case studies along the way. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • November 2024

  • Academic Integrity Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Academic Writing II Workshop: Research Strategies
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Narrow your focus to a research question and review strategies and resources to keep ideas and research organized so you can write your first draft. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Overcoming Procrastination Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Discuss procrastination and recognize how and why you procrastinate. Learn strategies for minimizing procrastination and work through activities that result in a plan for avoiding and overcoming procrastination. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Study Strategies Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop. 

    Find out more »
  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Punctuation Review Workshop
    • 3:10 PM — 4:00 PM

    Review common punctuation to help improve the accuracy and clarity of your writing. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Problem-Solving Strategies Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Learn strategies and complementary habits for tackling difficult problems both inside and outside the classroom. See how these strategies can be applied to solve a number of example problems presented through case studies along the way. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Academic Integrity Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Study Strategies Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Understand how you learn and how to use the science of learning to get the most from your study time. Learn strategies regarding time of day to study, study spaces, and group studying. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop. 

    Find out more »
  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Academic Writing III Workshop: Final Touches
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    This workshop, designed for Durham College students, covers how to use rubrics to review assignment criteria, the six C’s of writing, proofreading techniques, and scholarly paper format. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

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  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Editing Skills Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Understand common writing errors and review strategies and resources for finding them. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • APA/MLA Referencing Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Review the importance of referencing, ways to avoid plagiarism, how to reference correctly, and how to properly format a college paper. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Academic Integrity Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 12:10 PM — 1:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • December 2024

  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 10:10 AM — 11:00 AM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Test and Exam Preparation Workshop
    • 2:10 PM — 3:00 PM

    Develop strategies to help you prepare for and complete tests and exams. Learn about a number of test and exam question formats and terminology. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Editing Skills Workshop
    • 11:10 AM — 12:00 PM

    Understand common writing errors and review strategies and resources for finding them. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Academic Integrity Workshop
    • 9:10 AM — 10:00 AM

    Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
  • Academic Integrity Workshop
    • 9:10 AM — 10:00 AM

    Learn about Durham College’s Academic Integrity policy, what plagiarism is and how it is detected, the basics of referencing, and strategies and resources for completing your studies in an open, honest, and responsible manner. In order to obtain a workshop verification, you must arrive on time, remain for the duration of the workshop, participate, and answer questions throughout. Please note that you must currently be registered for classes at Durham College to attend this workshop.

    Find out more »
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