Access the Multi-Faith and Quiet Space

The Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion celebrates the rich spiritual and religious diversity on our campuses. We provide Multi-Faith and Quiet Spaces where all of DC’s community members, despite our different beliefs and practices, can feel comfortable observing them-through worship, or quiet activities/ practices such as prayer and meditation. Our campus Multi-Faith and Quiet Space is a place where everyone, regardless of their beliefs and practices can find comfort and connection.

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There is a dedicated Multi-Faith and Quiet space on each campus.

Oshawa Campus

Gordon Willey Building, Justice Wing – Room 101 (JW 101)

Open Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Additional Information:

  • Elevator access to the lower level is available on the 2nd floor in the G- Wing near Justice Wing.
  • Adjacent washrooms provide a place for ablutions.
  • The individual quiet prayer space within JW101 at the Oshawa campus is drop-in only, on a first come basis, even when the communal Multi-Faith and Quiet Space may be booked and in use.

      Whitby Campus

      Don Lovisa Building, Room 1209

      Open Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

      Guidelines

      As part of our effort to facilitate equitable use of the space for all campus community members (DC students and staff, 3rd party contractors, and visitors to Durham College), the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion has established guidelines for the use of these Multi-Faith and Quiet Spaces at all Durham College campuses.

      • Persons of any Creed can use the Multi-Faith and Quiet Space.
      • The Space should only be used for quiet activities such as prayer and meditation. Studying is not permitted.
      • Users are expected to be respectful towards others and their individual practices; some individuals’ practices may differ from your own. Be mindful that not all religions have the same requirements nor should others be directed to adhere to your practices while sharing the space.
      • Keep conversation in low tones (whispers), to a minimum. Users are encouraged to complete their practice and continue conversations outside of the Multi-Faith and Quiet Space to not disrupt others during their practices.
      • Remove shoes prior to entering the space and store them in the shoe storage rack provided.
      • Leave the Space in its original layout and in a clean and tidy condition. Please notify the OEDI at equity@durhamcollege.ca to make a request for cleaning or to report a maintenance and or cleanliness concern.
      • Do not leave personal belongings unattended. Items that do not belong within the Multi-Faith and Quiet Space may be removed by Durham College staff.
      • Return any items that have been provided by the College to their designated storage area within the room after each use.
      • Do NOT place posters, leaflets, flyers, etc. in the Multi-Faith and Quiet Space without approval from the OEDI; please see Durham College’s Poster Policy (ADMIN- 273) prior to submitting your materials to the OEDI for approval. Materials posted without permission will be removed.
      • The communal rooms within the Multi-Faith and Quiet Space at both campuses are to be booked; days/times that there are no bookings, these communal rooms remain a drop-in space. Please see the Booking section below to learn how to determine if these rooms are booked or available.
      • The quiet individual room within the Multi-Faith and Quiet Space is always available for drop in.

      Book

      How to Book the Communal Room in the Multi-Faith and Quiet Space:

      • Check-in with Durham College Student Association Clubs, Societies, and Associations to learn if a booking/ reservation has been made for the specific student community/ group you belong to/identify with before completing a booking for the communal room within the Multi-Faith and Quiet Space. For example, 
        • Has Campus Church booked the communal room for mass every Wednesday at a set time; 
        • Has the Muslim Association reserved 5 prayer times throughout each day for members of their community etc.  
      • Log on to self-service booking portal; follow the room booking instructions, selecting JW101 (Oshawa Campus) OR 1208 (Whitby Campus) as required; you will be able to see only available booking times.
      • Check your DC email for a notification confirming your booking. 
      • Additional information: 
        • Bookings will not be made “public”; therefore, there may be individuals using the communal room at the start of your booking time; please be courteous and respectfully allow them to complete their practice while you prepare to begin yours.  
        • If other individuals that are not a part of your booking enter the communal room, please be courteous.  

      Additional information:

      • Bookings will not be made “public”; therefore, there may be individuals using the communal room at the start of your booking time; please be courteous and respectfully allow them to complete their practice while you prepare to begin yours.
      • If other individuals that are not a part of your booking enter the communal room, please be welcoming.

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