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Your December 2025 alumni newsletter from Durham College
Chartwells joins in on support for Food Access Bursary
Thanks to donations made by the Durham College (DC) community – including employees, alumni, and friends – DC's Food Access Bursary is available to assist students navigating financial challenges over the holiday season.
This year, Chartwells jumped in to help by engaging with students on campus during their Connecting Through Food campaign, with a focus on raising awareness of food insecurity. Chartwells also made a matching contribution on purchases of select products sold at both the Oshawa and Whitby campuses.
Today marks an extraordinary occasion – Giving Tuesday – bringing together millions of generous individuals to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. If you’re interested in contributing to the Food Access Bursary, we have an opportunity for you to double your impact.
The Durham College Alumni Association is matching all donations received before January 1, up to $10,000. Meaning every dollar will have double the impact to help students in need this holiday season. Making a donation online is easy and all donations over $20 will receive a tax receipt.
Discover Whitby's new Fairgrounds Racket Club with 20% off memberships. Learn more on the DC Alumni Connect app.
Entrepreneur Toolkit launched at DC Talks: Alumni Series
The DC Alumni Association has launched the Alumni Entrepreneur Toolkit, a collection of resources for graduates to tap into to support their business growth, including hiring opportunities, exclusive partnerships, and savings on small business insurance.
Andre Ata receives prestigious award from CBIE
Video Production grad Andre Ata participated in a Faculty-Led Classroom Abroad (FLCA) trip to Guatemala. He has since received the Canadian Bureau for International Education’s (CBIE) New World Award, recognizing his contributions to the FLCA trip.
How DC helped alum Cale Crowe find his next stage
What began as a creative experiment for Music Business Management grad, Cale Crowe, soon grew into Rez Gas the Musical, a heartfelt story inspired by his Alderville First Nation roots and shaped by the skills, confidence, and community he found at DC.
Visit the Durham College Spa!
The Durham College Spa is a full-service teaching and learning spa where skilled student practitioners provide massage, esthetic, and makeup services under expert supervision. Book your appointment online today!
Check out this month's photo highlight below and make sure to follow DC Alumni on Instagram to see more memorable moments.
A huge thank you to this group of graduates for making the latest DC Talks: Alumni Series event possible. Read more to learn about their journey "From Education to Entrepreneur" or find event photos on Instagram. Photo includes (left to right): Ariel Sully, Dr. Elaine Popp, Nicole Morais, Shanondoah Nicholson, Cristina Italia, Brittany Charlton, Paul Fritzsch, Patrick Lyver, and Sally Hillis. Not pictured: Zenon Issel who joined the event virtually from Hawai’i.
Make a lasting impact on future generations of DC students by giving back through volunteerism or by making a donation.
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