OSHAWA, Ont. - When it comes to creating opportunities for students, no one is more generous than Dr. Gary Polonsky, president of Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). In order to provide funds for students in financial need at both institutions, Polonsky is donating all the proceeds from his latest CD, Urban Gin, which features 11 of his original works performed by Dan Clancy, lead singer of Lighthouse.
A CD launch party for Urban Gin will be held on Tuesday, March 8 starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Student Centre at 2000 Simcoe Street North in Oshawa. At 6 p.m., there will be a performance featuring Gary Polonsky and Dan Clancy.
"I have always had a passion for writing music, and when Dan and I came together to work on this particular project, I knew that I had to do something for the students," said Polonsky. "I love to write music and I enjoy watching our students succeed. Why not combine the two?"
CDs will be available throughout the evening, and Polonsky and Clancy will be on hand to sign copies of this release. Copies can also be purchased online at www.urbangin.ca. Anyone interested in purchasing a copy is asked to contact Joanne Robertson at 905.721.3111 ext. 2452.
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About Durham College
For 38 years, Durham College has been committed to providing job-focused programs, accomplished professors, quality-driven innovation, student success and superior accountability. Our college has ranked first in provincial indicators for student satisfaction in the GTA for six years running, and at an 87.5 per cent grad employment rate, we have the highest ranking of the six GTA colleges. We've got over 5,000 students enrolled in just under 100 programs. For more information, visit our website at www.durhamcollege.ca, or call 905.721.2000.
For more information, please contact:
Tania Henvey
Communications and Marketing
905.721.3111 ext. 2513
tania.henvey@durhamc.on.ca
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