Located in Ontario, Canada, Durham College boasts two main campuses in Oshawa and Whitby. Founded in 1967, the college has evolved into a thriving educational institution. Durham College provides a wide range of academic programmes, including honours, bachelor degrees and apprenticeship programmes, catering to approximately 13,600 full-time students. The college boasts a spacious campus library spanning 73,000 square feet (6,800 m2), complete with four floors of learning space. Additionally, a rotunda houses an extensive collection of periodicals. Additional learning spaces encompass the computer learning commons, student services building, student centre, and various other study areas. By spring convocation in June 2010, the college had achieved an impressive milestone of nearly 50,000 alumni. In recognition of his unwavering commitment to community engagement and Durham College, dental surgeon Dr. Peter Zakarow was recently bestowed with the prestigious Durham College honorary credential. Dr. Zakarow has been an integral part of the college’s governance, serving as a college governor since 1982 and later as the chair of the Board of Governors from 1985 to 1987. The college provides an extensive selection of programmes across different fields, such as business, information technology, media, art, design, science, skilled trades, criminal justice, emergency services, health, and engineering technology. In addition, it offers part-time programmes, micro-credentials, and professional development courses that can be accessed online or in-person. Durham College takes great pride in offering a practical learning experience, which is a fundamental aspect of its educational philosophy. Cutting-edge facilities like the Centre for Collaborative Education, the Integrated Manufacturing Centre, and state-of-the-art laboratories and workshops offer students valuable hands-on experience. In addition, the college places a strong emphasis on experiential learning by offering co-op programmes, field placements, and applied research projects. This allows students to gain practical experience and apply their classroom knowledge in real-world professional environments. Durham College provides a range of valuable resources to support first-year students, including information, academic support, career services, and Student Academic Learning Services (SALS). The student life office and Student Association provide a wide range of events and programmes to cater to students of all years. The student-run media at our institution consists of The Chronicle student newspaper, Riot student radio, and The Water Buffalo. The college provides a diverse range of athletic programmes.