OSHAWA, Ont. - Hundreds of students at Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) will be able to make their educational dreams a reality, thanks to the generous contributions of sponsors, auction donors and guests. A gala event held on Saturday, September 24, raised over $250,000 in support of scholarships and bursaries for students at both institutions.
"Thanks to the generous spirit of our donors, numerous students will have access to high quality post-secondary education," said David Chambers, president of the Durham College Foundation and vice-president of Advancement with UOIT. "The tremendous support from our Durham Region and Northumberland communities is overwhelming. Their generosity reflects their commitment to ensuring a bright future for the leaders of tomorrow."
Honorary Co-Chairs, Bob and Sallie Baun, led a team of community and campus-member volunteers who donated their time to create an entertaining and profitable event. "We wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Gala Committee volunteers who devoted so much personal attention to making sure the evening was an outstanding success."
Auction items generously donated by 250 local retailers and corporate sponsors, helped to make the night extraordinary. The sold-out event ensured that Durham College and UOIT students will have educational opportunities that otherwise may not have existed.
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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 89.7 per cent grad employment rate, we have the highest ranking of the six GTA colleges. We've got over 5,500 full-time and 22,000 part-time students enrolled in just under 100 programs, as well as about 2,000 apprentices. For more information, visit our website at www.durhamcollege.ca, or call 905.721.2000.
For more information, please contact:
Heather Middleton
Communications and Marketing
905.721.3111 ext. 2513
heather.middleton@dc-uoit.ca
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