Monthly television show to feature both institutions
September 29, 2004
The first program, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., will feature president Gary Polonsky and students Thomas Coughlan and Eva Sunny discussing what's new on campus this academic year.
Subsequent shows featuring campus guests will be at the same time Mondays on November 1 and December 6, 2004 and January 10, February 7 and March 7, 2005.
Community members will have an opportunity to call in their questions to 905.728.5810.
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About the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
As the province's newest university, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology provides a unique combination of academic knowledge, vibrant student life, leading-edge research, and hands-on skills. The university offers career-focused undergraduate degree programs in the fields of business and information technology, sciences, engineering, nursing, social science, and education. It is also developing leading-edge research and graduate programs, and is Ontario's first laptop-based university. Sharing facilities and selected services with Durham College, UOIT has over 1,800 students following 12 months of operation. To find out more, visit www.uoit.ca or call 1.866.844.8648.
About Durham College
For 37 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 87.5 per cent grad employment rate, we have the highest ranking of the six GTA colleges. We've got over 6,000 students enrolled this fall in almost 100 programs. For more information, visit our website at www.durhamcollege.ca, or call 905.721.2000.
About Ontario Tech University
A modern, forwarding-thinking university, Ontario Tech advances the discovery and application of knowledge to accelerate economic growth, regional development and social innovation. We inspire and equip our students and our graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world. For us, it’s not only about developing the next tech breakthrough. Understanding and integrating the social and ethical implications of technology differentiates us as university. Learn more at ontariotechu.ca.
Media contact
Tania Henvey
Communications and Marketing
Ontario Tech University
905.721.8668 ext. 2513
tania.henvey@dc-uoit.ca