http://www.durhamcollege.ca Durham College RSS News Feed EN 7/24/2008 1:46:26 PM July 9, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080709.php Community and business leaders, dignitaries and other distinguished guests can anticipate a history lesson that transports them back to the romantic sights and sounds of an old-world cafe as the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College today announced the theme of their 2008 Legacy Gala, Bienvenidos a Argentina! July 2, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080702.php More than 100 guests were on hand July 2 as John Milloy, the Ontario minister of Training, Colleges and Universities announced a $9 million government investment in the expansion of the Durham College Skills Training Centre at the Whitby campus. June 25, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080625.php Mike Van Leeuwen, a third-year general Machinist apprentice, proved once again that Durham College students are the best when measured against their peers, winning a gold medal at the National Skills Competition on May 26 to 28, his second significant victory in a month. June 13, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080613.php Six outstanding alumni also to be recognized at convocation ceremonies June 6, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080606.php Money will provide financial assistance to students at Durham College, UOIT and the Abilities Centre Durham June 2, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080602.php Devoted golfers, those new to the game, and community champions will all come together on Thursday, June 5 to make a huge difference in the lives of people across Durham Region, as the annual Durham Region Chairman's Charity Classic golf tournament returns to the Deer Creek Golf Club and Banquet Facility. May 16, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080516.php The Board of Governors of Durham College is pleased to announce Don Lovisa, Vice-President, Academic has been appointed interim college president effective immediately. Mr. Lovisa replaces outgoing President Leah Myers who resigned from the college on May 16. May 9, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080509.php Students to explore nursing profession, career opportunities and education programs May 6, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080506.php Even though final decisions about their post-secondary education are still a few years away, Durham College is gearing up to offer 600 Durham Region grades 7 and 8 students the opportunity to start forging their pathways to success through Building Future Connections. April 28, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080428.php Durham College will receive almost $400,000 as part of the recent provincial government announcement of $60 million in funding for Ontario colleges over the next three years. April 9, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080409.php Durham College welcomed the release today of the annual provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results as another affirmation that its commitment to an outstanding post-secondary experience is resonating with students and employers. April 2, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080402.php Staff, faculty and students at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Durham College are lacing up their running shoes once again to take part in the Second Annual Campus Charity Walk and Run for the Eastview Boys and Girls Club on Wednesday, April 9. March 25, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080325.php - Durham College is applauding today's provincial budget and its significant commitment to new skills and education opportunities for Ontarians, particularly the strong focus on skilled trades and training, a key area of focus and expertise at the college. March 20, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080320.php Durham College congratulates Kevin McAlpine on being named to a new federal task force announced today by Stockwell Day, the federal minister of Public Safety. March 10, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080310.php Durham College's School of Justice is quickly gaining provincewide attention for providing students with a rare opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience as part of their program curriculum, while also helping to further campus security and safety. The Special Events Auxiliary Team (SEAT), a security operation designed to teach the fundamental principles of security services to students, is unique amongst Ontario colleges and proving to be a great benefit to Durham College. March 3, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080303.php Awards honour extraordinary career success and societal contributions February 25, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080225.php Students in Durham Region and across Ontario are breathing a sigh of relief today with the news that a new product, 'Obay', purported to stop them from thinking for themselves or about their future, isn't for real and won't be appearing in their parents' medicine cabinets anytime soon. A teaser campaign, featuring fictional ads and humorous, provocative messages about parental mind control has been running across the province for the past few weeks. It was part of the lead up to today's official launch of a new marketing campaign by Ontario's colleges, including Durham College, that is targeted primarily to parents, the group identified as having great influence when it comes to post-secondary education. February 7, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080207.php More than 1,000 Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) students are expected to attend the schools' 11th annual Job Fair on campus next week, where they will have the opportunity to visit with leading businesses to discuss employment opportunities. February 6, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/2080206.php Ontario Trillium Foundation officials visited Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) today to announce a $75,000 grant to the Special Olympics Ontario 2008 Durham Region Spring Games, with a particular focus on the Special Olympics Healthy Athletes program, which is designed to help Special Olympians improve their overall health and fitness, leading to an enhanced sports experience and improved well-being. February 1, 2008 http://www.durhamcollege.ca/EN/news/news_releases/267334/20080201.php Officials from Durham College, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and the Durham Regional Police Service will welcome representatives from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to campus next week for a major funding announcement supporting the Special Olympics Ontario 2008 Durham Region Spring Games and the Healthy Athletes Expo that will precede the Games. The announcement will include specific details of the grant, including the exact amount.