VOLUME XXXVII, Issue 7 Durham remembers DC students ‘got talent’ November 23, 2010 See story page 9 See story page 29 It pays to make the grades Photo by Kyla Morgan FRAME THAT!: (from left) Continuing Education student Jillian Cole - Durham College Scholarship, Fitness and Health Promotion student Morgan Kelly - Durham Region Chairman’s Award and Journalism student Nathan Mackinnon - Durham Region Chairman’s Scholarship recipients. Most students walked away students received funding ranging Lorna Weston-Smyth. By Kyla Morgan with smiles and all will have fatter It’s comforting from $50 to $3,000. The Alumni Association dou- Chronicle Staff bank accounts, however tempo- One scholarship is from the bled the number of awards offered rary. Funds earned can be spent to‘ know there are Business and Professional Wom- this year to eight. Cha-ching! Thousands of dol- however the students wish. Some people in our com- en (BPW) of Durham. This orga- “Hopefully next year, we’ll in- lars were dished out to Durham said they are going shopping or munity taking note nization has been contributing to crease it again. I know students College students last Thursday on vacation but most said they are mature female students in their can really use it,” said alumni pres- evening during the annual schol- going to use the money to pay for of the hard work second year of study since 1999. ident Lillian Jacoby. arship ceremony. school-related expenses like tu- and dedication that “It’s important that women Scholarships and awards come Friends and family watched as ition. most of us are put- have a place at the table, and to from different organizations, cor- recipients strode across the make- The event gave students the op- do that, we need them in business. porations and various fundrais- shift stage in the gymnasium to portunity to meet and thank their ting in to reach our They need to have the education ing groups like the chairman’s be congratulated by faculty and donors and celebrate their aca- dreams. ’ to get there, and sometimes they golf tournament that raises about donors and get their mitts on their demic success during the 2009- need a hand up to get there,” said $380,000 annually. money. 2010 school year. A total of 176 BPW of Durham representative See Winners Page 7 Lisa Pittens Fierce with cheer It’s OK to be pretty in pink a table set up from 10 a.m. to 2 By Nathan MacKinnon p.m. with resources for students Chronicle Staff as well as pink face painting for anyone not wearing the colour. he LGBTQ Centre and The event didn’t stop there, Thosted a day of pink Nov. though. 16 to bring awareness to diver- Students wishing to cele- sity. brate diversity could take part in While most people are ac- a scavenger hunt at 3 p.m. in the customed to seeing pink rep- Marketplace. resent breast cancer, this cam- Later there was a pink- paign uses the colour in the themed party in the Student slogan, “wearing pink does not Centre lounge at 5 p.m. Photo by Kamesha Horne-Simmons indicate my sexual orientation.” Last month the LGBTQ THE CHEERLEADERS ARE HERE: This is the first time we have had a cheer- Volunteers from the LGBTQ centre took part in a campaign leading team on campus. From left: Nash Kuster, Samantha Stevenson, Kelsie Centre as well as the Pride So- to end homophobia which in- Olynyk, Amy Jones, Alex Aylott, Pam Fauteux, Jess Webber. cial Advisory Committee had volved wearing purple. 2 The Chronicle November 23, 2010 CAMPUS NEWS Durham College opens its doors By Krystin Edgerton fer them. There were also students Chronicle Staff and professors from the program in each classroom who where Durham College held another available to answer questions. successful open house for both the “A lot of people came in and Oshawa and Whitby Campuses asked me good questions about on Nov. 13. the program, which I feel were This year’s open house at the beneficial to them before they Oshawa campus was organized considered applying,” said Thom- and run by Trevor Greenall, an ad- as Parsons, a student who helped missions and recruitment officer in an Animation lab during the for Durham College. open house. “They were also able “It’s one of the largest events to see an assignment I was work- that we host for exposure of DC. ing on, so that seemed to pique It gives potential students a great some people’s interest.” opportunity to learn about our In the galleria there were sev- school, what we have available, eral tables were set up letting po- and gain more comfort with their tential students and their family program choices and future,” said members be aware of what ser- Greenall. vices the school offers students. Over a thousand potential stu- Some of the tables included one dents attended Oshawa’s open for students with disabilities, an house this year while their family SA table, as well as one for Hired members and friends accompa- Career Services. nied them. Student ambassador “It’s been amazing just letting Rose Macfarlane attended the people know the Student Asso- open house last year. She said ciation programs and support there weren’t enough ambassa- that is available here,” said Melissa dors or staff last year to help tour Schultz, a member of the Student around potential students, but this Association. year she felt there were enough Just outside of the galleria hall- people helping out, including her- way is where people could find the Photo by Krystin Edgerton self. bus tour. For the first time this year “I was excited to show people the school was using the campus OPEN HOUSE: Shazad Washington (judge), Jennifer Spencer (cop), Samantha Hamad around here. I love this school. I’ve bus shuttle to help potential stu- (firefighter), Robbilyn Pariler (chef), and Kyle Morris (nuclear physicist) welcome fu- had such a great experience,” said dents and give them more of an ture Durham College students. Macfarlane. understanding of how large the New programs such as Chemi- campus really is. received a tour of the campus. “As far as the fun and entertain- gether to help run the open house cal Laboratory Technician, Digital “You could hop on the bus In the galleria there was also a ing things for our guests, I believe smoothly and efficiently. About Photography, Digital Video Pro- shuttle just outside of the galleria free mock photo ID centre. This the photo booth was most excit- 50 people from the registrar’s of- duction, Electronics, Engineer- hallway and from there you’d be is where potential students could ing, humorous, memorable, and fice came out to help, along with ing Technology, Food Safety Pro- toured around the athletic com- have their photo taken wearing successful,” said Greenall. over 100 faculty members and stu- cessing Techniques, and Welding plex, the soccer field, the ice pads, their preferred profession’s uni- Throughout the day there were dent volunteers, and for the first Technology were put on display tennis courts, student centre, form (firefighter, dental hygien- also scheduled times for an admis- time this year Durham College for students to see what new addi- down into residence, south village ist, judge, paramedic, chef). The sion presentation. had about 60 alumni come and tions are coming to Durham Col- dining hall and then back to the picture was then printed on an ID “A lot of students want to know help out. “It was a lot better than lege. galleria,” explained Greenall. card with their name, what uni- how many people apply, how last year’s (open house). I came Also this year each program Greenall felt the shuttle bus form they wore and the Durham many get accepted, what they to it and don’t remember a lot of that Durham College currently tour was very successful because College logo. Important dates need academically to be accepted this stuff. It’s been very busy and offers had a specific classroom almost every bus load was full. and information, such as when to and when to apply by,” said Green- I’m constantly filling up coffee,” or lab open so potential students “I never realized how large apply by, when their acceptance all. “All those types of questions chuckled first-year Multimedia could view some of the work cur- Durham College was. I didn’t even would be received, and other in- were highlighted in the presenta- Design student Samantha Wilson, rent students have done, as well as know this campus had an arena,” formation to help them out, was tion.” who also worked for Aramark dur- learn what each program has to of- said Luke Bonnie, a student who printed on the back of each card. The school really came to- ing the open house. Use SA service, Dates to win a new bike By Jessica Geboers Chronicle Staff By Rachel Doiron the semester will end on Dec. rememberChronicle Staff 10, followed by exams running Three new services are being offered on north campus this Dec. 13-17. Students will be year, brought to you by the Student Association: Community Re- Attention all Durham Col- able to see their marks online lations, Legal Services, and the SA Bike Depot. lege and UOIT students! No on Dec. 23. Community Relations works to ensure that Durham Col- need to look through the Dur- After exams students can lege and UOIT maintain a positive reputation in Oshawa and ham or UOIT website to see get in the holiday sprit with Durham Region and increase community involvement through important dates coming up for friends and family during their events such as a community barbecue, community clean-up and school.