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72-652: CMCC's Doctor of Chiropractic program, a post-secondary professional educational program, is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education Canada of the Federation of Canadian Chiropractic Regulatory and Educational Accrediting Boards. CMCC is designated as a school of anatomy, and thus has access to a cadaver lab, under the authority of the Anatomy Act of the Province of Ontario. CMCC's undergraduate program

144-663: A Tissue Testing Laboratory, a Materials Fabrication Laboratory, a Neurophysiology Laboratory, and a Cellular and Molecular Biology and Histology Laboratory. In 2001, CMCC established the McMorland Family Research Chair in Mechanobiology, the research chair position in an independent chiropractic institution. The Division of Clinical Education offers clinical services for the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Five clinics are available to

216-521: A certificate, diploma or degree. The unemployment rate is 5.4% as of March 2022. Emerging employment sectors in Durham Region include sustainable energy, local food production, bio-sciences, next-generation automotive, logistics, advanced manufacturing, construction, and technology. Major employers in Durham Region include General Motors of Canada , Ontario Power Generation , Lakeridge Health , Durham District School Board , Durham College ,

288-582: A controversy over accountability and student fees between the two student bodies. Services provided by the OTSU includes academic advocacy, legal services, and medical insurance. The student union sanctions several student-run organizations, including clubs based on common interest, and institutional student-run societies for most academic faculties. The university formally does not grant recognition to any fraternities or sororities, and that they are independent organizations that are not associated or sanctioned with

360-606: A major film studio development was announced in Pickering. Canada’s largest film industry backlot opened in Pickering in late 2021. The innovative technology sector is emerging in Durham Region, supported by a Regional Innovation Centre in Oshawa and a technology accelerator in Whitby. Whitby is the location of the headquarters of 360 Insights a significant employer in Durham Region. 83 per cent of Durham residents over 18 have

432-524: A satellite campus in Whitby, and Ontario Tech has one in Downtown Oshawa . Ontario Tech University is a science, technology engineering and math (STEM)-focused, research driven institution. Ontario Tech is home to the [ACE Climatic Wind Tunnel, a research, development and testing facility available for rent to manufacturers of all descriptions, startup companies and researchers in Canada and around

504-432: A system-wide revamp in all promotional materials including banners, merchandise, and the website. The change was met with mixed reviews. A number of individuals are associated with the university either as alumni or members of its administration and faculty. As of 2022, there were over 25,500 Ontario Tech alumni. The university operates an alumni association for graduates. Alumni of the university includes Kate Beirness ,

576-576: A television sportscaster , Naheed Dosani , a palliative care physician, Khashayar Farzam , a physician and Powerlifter and Vijay Thanigasalam , the incumbent Member of Provincial Parliament for Scarborough-Rouge Park . Notable faculty members include Vivian Stamatopoulos , a long-term care advocate, and electrical engineer Min Dong , an IEEE Fellow . Regional Municipality of Durham The Regional Municipality of Durham ( / ˈ d ʊər ə m / ), informally referred to as Durham Region ,

648-587: A third of all graduate degrees conferred by the university was from an engineering-related program. The university holds membership with several national and international academic postsecondary organizations, such as Universities Canada . In Maclean's 2023 ranking of Canadian universities, Ontario Tech University placed ninth out of 19 universities in their primarily undergraduate university category, and 31st out of 49 universities in their national reputational survey. Ontario Tech University has ranked in several international post-secondary school rankings. In

720-409: A variable nozzle that can optimize the airflow from 7 to 13 square metres (and larger) as well as a large flexible chassis dynamometer integrated into a 11.5-metre turntable; these allow for vehicles in a wide range of sizes to be tested at various angles of windflow, including crosswind. The chamber also includes a solar array that can replicate the effects of the sun. The Energy Research Centre (ERC)

792-731: Is a regional municipality in Southern Ontario , Canada. Located east of Toronto and the Regional Municipality of York , Durham forms the east-end of the Greater Toronto Area and part of the Golden Horseshoe region. It has an area of approximately 2,500 km (970 sq mi). The regional government is headquartered in Whitby . The southern portion of the region, on Lake Ontario

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864-620: Is a student newspaper that serves the student bodies of Ontario Tech University and Durham College. The newspaper is produced by Durham College journalist students. The university's sports teams compete as the Ontario Tech Ridgebacks in U Sports ' Ontario University Athletics (OUA) conference. Varsity teams include badminton, basketball, curling, dance, field lacrosse, golf, ice hockey, rowing and soccer. The university's athletic department also maintains sports clubs for cricket, esports, and equestrian. The Latin name of

936-474: Is a 9,290-square-metre, four-storey facility focusing on clean energy technologies that houses Ontario Tech's nuclear engineering undergraduate program, the only program of its kind in Canada. This building is used for research in geothermal, hydraulic, hydrogen, natural gas, nuclear, solar, and wind energy technologies. The ERC is the result of a joint $ 45.4-million investment from the Government of Canada and

1008-550: Is a multi-level testing and research centre including a five-storey high wind tunnel that allows for climatic, durability, and life cycle testing. It was built by the university in partnership with General Motors (GM) Canada , the Government of Ontario, the Government of Canada and the Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education (PACE). The total cost of the facility was approximately $ 100 million. It

1080-968: Is a second entry degree program. It is required for applicants to have completed at least three years of university level education prior to their admission. The curriculum consists of 4,200+ hours of education broken into four years of study. The first two years of study emphasize foundational biological science courses (anatomy, pathology, physiology, microbiology, etc.), whereas the final two years include professional courses in chiropractic studies, psychomotor skills, clinical education, business, jurisprudence, ethics, research, professionalism, etc. The fourth year consists of two six-month internships in CMCC community-based clinics, or on an externship basis. CMCC's Graduate Studies program offers advanced study in clinical skills, research, teaching, learning and leadership. The Chiropractic Residency Programs include Diagnostic Imaging, Clinical and Sports Sciences. As of September 2017,

1152-513: Is charged with the management of the university's affairs, including its assets, properties, and revenue. The board of governors is made up of 25 members, including the university's chancellor , its president and vice-chancellor, three members appointed by the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council , 12 to 16 board-appointed members, and four members who must be students or employees of the universities. The academic council

1224-426: Is located on approximately 160 hectares (400 acres) of land in northern Oshawa, while its secondary satellite campus is situated in downtown Oshawa . The university is a co-educational institution that operates seven academic faculties. The institution was founded in 2002 and adopted the brand name Ontario Tech University in 2018. The legal name of the university is unchanged. In its first decade of operation,

1296-547: Is organized into three semesters, Fall, Winter, and Spring/Summer. The university's academic programs are administered by six faculties, the Faculty of Business and Information Technology, the Faculty of Education, the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, the Faculty of Health Science, the Faculty of Science, and the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities. Most faculties are further organized into smaller academic departments and schools. Graduate programs are coordinated by

1368-522: Is primarily made up of Canadians, with over 90 per cent of the student body holding Canadian citizenship . The university's student body is represented through the Ontario Tech Student Union (OTSU). The students' union was formed in 2017. Prior to that, the university's student body was represented by a student association that represented the student bodies of Ontario Tech and Durham College. The association's split resulted from

1440-596: Is primarily suburban in nature, forming the eastern end of the 905 area code belt of suburbs around Toronto. The northern area comprises rural areas and small towns. The city of Pickering , town of Ajax and the township of Uxbridge are part of the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area , while the communities of Oshawa, Whitby, and Clarington comprise the Oshawa Census Metropolitan Area. Durham Region consists of

1512-435: Is responsible for making recommendations to the board of governors concerning the institution's academic policies, as well as making recommendations for the conferment of honorary degrees. The council's ex-officio members include the university's chancellor, president, provost , university librarian, the registrar , its academic administrators, and the deans of the university's faculties. Elected members include members of

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1584-408: Is the chief academic officer of the university and advises the president on all academic affairs. They act as the institutional planner and administrator for the university's teaching and research operations, with the deans of each faculty reporting to the provost's office. During a president's absence, they also serve as the acting president of the institution. The titular head of the institution

1656-538: Is the chancellor. However, the role is largely ceremonial, as they are primarily charged with only presiding over the university's convocations to confer degrees on behalf of the institution. The chancellor is appointed by the board on a three-year term, with Mitch Frazer named as the institution's fourth chancellor as of May 2020. The university aims to educate its students in a "technology-enriched environment", and offers IT services and leased laptop programs to help support this pedagogy . The university's academic year

1728-739: Is under development in Durham Region which will include a casino resort, convention centre, film studios, indoor waterpark, cinemas, restaurants, office tower and an amphitheatre. The Pickering Casino Resort opened in July 2021, and the Hotel opened in January 2023 and construction of various associated amenities is ongoing. Major shopping centres located in Durham Region include: The top tourist attractions in Durham Region include Lake Ontario , Lake Scugog and Lake Simcoe , in particular for fishing. Outdoor activities such as hiking and skiing are popular in

1800-469: Is used by the university for research and education and is also used by GM Canada and its other sponsors for various purposes, including testing new car prototypes. It is divided into two sections: a core research facility (CRF) and an integrated research and training facility (IRTF), with a total area of approximately 16,300 square metres. The IRTF is the main portion of the building, spanning five floors with space for research and education. This portion of

1872-524: The Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2023, the university was ranked 601–800 out of 2,671 post-secondary institutions. In U.S. News & World Report 2022–23 global university rankings , the university placed 1121st out of 2,459 schools. The university engages in academic research and operates eight research institutes and centres, as well as several research groups. Additionally,

1944-684: The Conseil scolaire Viamonde and the Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir . Durham Secondary Academy and Middle School offers private elementary and secondary education for students in the Region of Durham. The region also is home to Ontario Tech University , Ontario's fastest growing university , Durham College , and Trent University Durham ( Trent University 's main campus is in Peterborough). The Ontario Tech and Durham College main campuses are located in north Oshawa. Durham College also has

2016-588: The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board . This is a holdover from the pre-1974 structure in which the area now forming Clarington was part of Durham County, while the other municipalities were part of Ontario County. The Durham Catholic District School Board operates the separate English-language public Catholic school system within Durham Region, again with the exception of schools in Clarington , which are part of

2088-563: The Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board . Neither school board is an operating division of the regional government. Instead, as is true of all school boards in Ontario , they are separate entities with distinct but overlapped service areas. Elected public trustees responsible for their operation. French-language school boards serving the municipality include

2160-596: The Pickering A, B , and Darlington nuclear generating stations, all of which are located in Durham Region. In June 2019 OPG announced it would be building a new corporate campus in Durham Region, in the Municipality of Clarington, by 2024. In 2023, Ontario Power Generation announced they were changing plans and had purchased the former General Motors Canada head office building and were updating it to be their new corporate headquarters. Ontario Tech University offers

2232-654: The 2020–21 academic year, the university received 159 research awards and approximately $ 4.6 million in funding from the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council, 49 research rewards and nearly $ 2 million in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Council, and six research rewards and $ 433,375 in funding from the Canadian Institute of Health. In 2020, the university had a sponsored research income of approximately $ 17.6 million. In

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2304-496: The ACE building is open to university students and is used as a place to study. The CRF, usually referred to as 'the wind tunnel', has full-size chambers for full climatic, structural durability and life cycle testing including a climatic wind tunnel. In this test chamber, wind speeds can exceed 240 kilometres per hour, temperatures range from −40 to +60 °C and relative humidity ranges from 5 to 95 per cent. The climatic wind tunnel has

2376-651: The Campus Library, the CRWC, and the bookstore, and various services including parking, security, and IT services. The university has plans in conjunction with Durham College to expand further north in Oshawa over the next few years, on land that they have already purchased. Part of this plan includes the Centre for Cybercrime Research, a university-owned building focusing on research and education in various aspects of cybercrime. The Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE)

2448-769: The Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC) were built in 2007. The university purchased the historic Regent Theatre in downtown Oshawa in 2009 and renovated it for use as a lecture theatre in 2010. The Clean Energy Research Laboratory (CERL) opened in 2010. In 2011, the Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) and the Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC) opened. In 2014, the UOIT-Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre (UBISC) opened. In 2017,

2520-463: The Centre for Disability Prevention and Rehabilitation. The completion of a research-related literature synthesis is a requirement of the Doctor of Chiropractic program. An elective research project is available to those students who have special interest or are considering a research track in their career. The CMCC campus has research laboratories, including a Biomechanics and Elastography Laboratory,

2592-549: The Faculty of Education (FE) are located at the downtown campus. Facilities at the Downtown campus include: Bordessa Hall, 61 Charles Street, Regent Theatre, 2 Simcoe Street South, 11 Simcoe Street North, and the UOIT-Baagwating Indigenous Student Centre (UBISC). The Regent Theatre is a 609-seat lecture theatre used by the university that, despite being a historic location, is fully outfitted with electric sockets and fold-down side-desks for students' computers. When not in use by

2664-695: The Faculty of Energy Systems and Nuclear Science (FESNS), the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (FEAS), the Faculty of Science (FS), the Faculty of Health Science (FHS), and the Faculty of Graduate Studies are located on the North Campus. Facilities on the North campus include: the award-winning Campus Library, the Science Building, the Business and Information Technology Building, the Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC),

2736-525: The Government of Ontario as part of the Knowledge Infrastructure Program. The ERC contains a 72-seat lecture theatre, three 50-seat classrooms, two 30-seat tutorial rooms with flexible seating, 11 student-study (breakout) rooms, 12 labs, dedicated working stations for graduate students, and administrative space and offices for staff and faculty. One of the more notable labs is an extensive nuclear power plant computer simulation,

2808-640: The Ontario Ministry of Finance, Minacs Worldwide, TDS Automotive, and University of Ontario Institute of Technology . Durham Region is a major centre of the automotive industry in Canada . Oshawa is the Canadian headquarters of General Motors and home of what was once GM's largest plant in North America. In addition, the Canadian headquarters of Volkswagen is located in the region, BMW

2880-666: The Ontario Power Generation (OPG) building, the one-of-a-kind Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE), the Software and Informatics Research Centre (SIRC), the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre (CRWC), the University Pavilion (UP), the Student Life building, and student housing. The North campus is co-located with Durham College 's campus and both institutions share various facilities including

2952-475: The Regional Municipality of Durham had a population of 696,992 living in 243,048 of its 250,559 total private dwellings, a change of 7.9% from its 2016 population of 645,862 . With a land area of 2,521.11 km (973.41 sq mi), it had a population density of 276.5/km (716.0/sq mi) in 2021. The regional government, within its geographic area, has sole responsibility for

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3024-516: The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. The university also provides continuing education through its Continuous Learning department. In 2020, the university had a total of 318 instructional faculty members, 264 of whom held either a doctorate, professional degree , or another type of terminal degree. In 2019, the university conferred 1,755 bachelor's degrees, 124 professional degrees, 227 graduate degrees, and 84 graduate diplomas. More than

3096-407: The Software and Informatics Research Centre (SIRC) was built. In March 2019, the school was rebranded as Ontario Tech University. On June 10, 2019, construction of Shawenjigewining (SHA) Hall began. The building officially opened November 4, 2021. The North campus is located at 2000 Simcoe St North and is considered the 'main' campus. The Faculty of Business and Information Technology (FBIT),

3168-657: The Work Disability Prevention program is now offered in collaboration with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT). The foundation of CMCC's research agenda includes special research centres – one which studies the biomechanics of treatment and outcome, and another to study implications on health policy and patient access to treatment. In 2012, in collaboration with the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), CMCC opened

3240-753: The construction of a 55-acre autonomous vehicle test track in Oshawa to be named the Canadian Technical Centre (CTC) McLaughlin Advanced Technology Track. GM Canada then reopened the plant in Oshawa and began manufacturing trucks in November 2021. Durham Region is the Clean Energy Capital of Canada. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is the largest employer in the region. OPG is Canada's largest owner of nuclear power plants with responsibility for operating

3312-605: The construction of a future airport. However, the project has remained in limbo since and much of the land has been leased for farming. In January 2018, a report released by Urban Strategies, Inc. indicated that the Pickering airport lands provide the best opportunity to meet the growing demand for air travel and goods movement in the Greater Toronto Area, demand that Toronto Pearson airport will eventually be unable to accommodate. As of December 2016, Durham Region had over 250 energy, environment, and engineering related businesses that employed over 11,000 individuals, making Durham Region

3384-527: The first accredited program of its kind in Canada with an undergraduate degree program in Nuclear Engineering. It is also a leader is Energy Systems and Nuclear Science programs. The Clean Energy Research Lab (CERL) is a facility focused on pioneering clean energy research. Tourism is a significant economic sector in Durham Region. Durham Region currently hosts more than four million visitors each year, who spend over $ 300 million. A casino resort

3456-504: The following municipalities (in order of population): It also contains one First Nations reserve : Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation . The Region of Durham was established in 1974 as one of several new regional governments in the Province of Ontario, primarily in fast-growing urban and suburban areas. It encompasses areas that had been part of Ontario County and the United Counties of Northumberland and Durham , and

3528-904: The following services within the Region: Although small airports such as the Oshawa Executive Airport exist in Durham Region, the main airport serving the region is Toronto Pearson International Airport . There is a long-standing proposal for a major new airport in Pickering . Durham Region also has a small maritime industry centered on the Port of Oshawa . The port received around 50 lake freighters per year between 2007 and 2017 and acts as an export terminal for agricultural products from Durham and nearby regions. The Durham District School Board operates all English-language secular public schools within Durham Region, except for those schools within Clarington , which are part of

3600-450: The following: The region also provides services in: Local municipalities have responsibility for: With a current population of 700,000, the population is expected to exceed one million by 2041. Of considerable potential impact to the future of the economy in Durham Region is the proposed federal airport in north Pickering . The federal government acquired 18,600 acres of land in Pickering under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in 1972 for

3672-685: The globe. Ontario Tech University is rated number 1 in cross-sector research among Canadian undergraduate universities. Within 15 years of its founding, Ontario Tech quickly earned a reputation for computer science, ranking among the top 10 programs in Canada and 4th in Ontario. Durham College has campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, and has nine academic schools across a wide range of disciplines. Trent University Durham offers full and part-time undergraduate programs, as well as post-graduate certificates. Other key programs at Trent University Durham include Bachelors of Business Administration, Computing Systems, and Communications & Critical Thinking as well as

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3744-479: The most extensive of its kind. The second, third, and fourth floors of the ERC have indoor connections to the adjacent Business and Information Technology building. The ERC features a glass-covered atrium with a large hanging metal-wire sculpture of Northern Dancer , the famous, award-winning Canadian horse from Windfields Farm . Ontario Tech and Durham College purchased the core area of Windfield Farms in 2013, including

3816-431: The northeast at Manilla along Highway 7, makes an abrupt turn near Sunderland onto Highway 12 heading north towards Beaverton and the northern regional boundary. Public transit in the Region is operated by Durham Region Transit , which was formed in January 2006 when the five preexisting municipal public transit systems in the region were merged under the Region's administration. In addition, GO Transit provides

3888-776: The passage of Bill 109, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Act, 2002 , by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario on June 27, 2002. It is a public university emphasizing science and technology and was a part of the Ontario government's initiative to create more spaces in post-secondary institutions for the flood of post-secondary students in 2003 . Ontario Tech is located in the Durham Region of Ontario. Ontario Tech offers graduate and post-graduate programs and research opportunities. At first there were 947 students in September 2003 and total enrollment

3960-640: The public. Since 2012, CMCC has had an expanded presence at the Family Health Team clinic, part of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Toronto's St. Michael's Hospital. University of Ontario Institute of Technology The University of Ontario Institute of Technology , branded as Ontario Tech University or Ontario Tech , is a public research university located in Oshawa , Ontario , Canada. The university's main campus

4032-772: The region, in particular in Uxbridge, Ontario , which calls itself the Trail Capital of Canada. Darlington Provincial Park , Jungle Cat World , Parkwood Estate , The Robert McLaughlin Gallery , Canadian Tire Motorsport Park and the Canadian Automotive Museum are other popular attractions. This is the only region of the Greater Toronto Area where the Trans-Canada Highway passes through. The TC's Central Ontario Route enters from

4104-561: The roof of the Promenade, geothermal heating sourced from deep under the Polonsky Commons, and green roofs to reduce heating and cooling costs. Ontario Tech University is a publicly funded institution, and operates under a bicameral system with a board of governors and an academic council empowered by provincial legislation, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology Act, 2002 . The university's board of governors

4176-421: The same year, the university's faculty averaged a sponsored research income of $ 80,900, while graduate students averaged a sponsored research income of $ 21,700. The requirements for admission differ between students from Ontario, students from other provinces, and students based outside of Canada, due to a lack of uniforming in marking schemes between provinces and countries. In addition to academic requirements,

4248-399: The site where Northern Dancer was buried; the sculpture is a tribute. The Downtown campus is located in the downtown region of Oshawa, approximately ten minutes away from the North campus. Most of Ontario Tech's buildings in the downtown campus have not yet been named and are instead referred to by the address at which they are located. The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSH) and

4320-563: The top employer of energy sector professionals in the Greater Toronto and Hamiton Area (GTHA). Durham Region's agricultural sector is one of the largest primary goods-producing sectors in the region. The agriculture sector is supported by local organizations such as Durham Farm Fresh who assist in the marketing, promotion, and advocacy for local food. The film industry is active and growing in Durham Region, due to increasing demands for locations and talent across Ontario. In June 2015,

4392-720: The university also operates a joint research facility with the University of Technology Sydney , the Joint Research Centre for AI for Health and Wellness. As of 2022, 11 faculty members from the university hold Canada Research Chairs . Seven chairholders sit on the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council , and two sit on the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council . In

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4464-488: The university also requires applicants whose first language is not English to present proof that they are proficient in the English language. In 2018, the university reported a retention rate of 81.1 per cent of first year students who advanced onto their second year at the university. In the 2021–22 academic year, the university student body included 10,030 full-time and part-time undergraduate students, and 1,020 full-time and part-time graduate students. The student body

4536-420: The university developed its main campus with the construction of several new buildings. In 2011, the university opened its secondary campus in downtown Oshawa. In 2021, there were approximately 10,100 undergraduates and 970 graduate students enrolled at the university. As of 2022, the university holds an association with over 25,500 alumni. The University of Ontario Institute of Technology was founded in 2002 by

4608-443: The university is Universitas Ontario Instituto Technologiae and its motto is Cogitando et Agendo Ducemus , meaning "By thinking and doing we shall lead". Ontario Tech's slogan is "Challenge, Innovate, Connect". The official name of the institution under provincial legislation is the University of Ontario Institute of Technology , and is used in formal documentation issued by the institution, including academic degrees. However,

4680-434: The university publicly operates under a different name , Ontario Tech University . The institution explored the idea of adopting a new name in 2018, given that the abbreviation 'UOIT' was hard to pronounce and made marketing difficult. The subject became a topic of discussion for months, followed by feedback from both the stakeholders and the school. The operating name was adopted by the university in March 2019, which led to

4752-421: The university's faculties, its student body, and its administrative staff. The university's chief executive officer is the president and vice-chancellor, supervising the administrative and academic direction of the university, its students, and its faculty and staff. The president is appointed by the board, with Steven A. Murphy being the fourth person appointed to the position on 1 March 2018. The provost

4824-602: The university, the theatre is also rented out for events in the evenings and on weekends, including regular use by the Ontario Philharmonic Orchestra , who hold most of their concerts in the Regent Theatre. The residences for Ontario Tech are shared by Ontario Tech and Durham College students, as well as Trent University students studying at Trent's Oshawa campus. There are two separate residences on campus: Simcoe Village and South Village. Both of these residences are managed by Campus Living Centres. Ontario Tech has many 'green energy' features on campus, including solar panels on

4896-474: The university. However, there are several fraternities and sororities that operate around the campus. These organizations, some of which are residential and some of which are not, host events for students and do philanthropy work for the surrounding community. Tau Kappa Epsilon has an annual charity event known as "Teke in a box" that raises money for the campus food centre, and Zeta Psi has an annual charity event known as "Zete car push". The Chronicle

4968-589: Was located in the region until moving to Richmond Hill in 2010. The worldwide recession and spike in oil prices resulted in large-scale layoffs at GM beginning in 2008, along with the closure of the Oshawa Truck plant in 2009. This dramatically reduced employment levels at GM, and also resulted in significant employment losses and closures in the auto parts industry. On November 26, 2018, General Motors announced that no future product would be allotted to Oshawa beyond 2019 and that manufacturing operations would cease in December 2019. In October 2019, General Motors announced

5040-452: Was over 5,000 in the 2007–2008 school year. The student population today is over 10,000 students. Construction on the university's first buildings, designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects , began in 2002, and included a geothermal heating and cooling system extending 190m under the main campus quadrangle. These first buildings, three in total, were completed by the end of 2004. The Ontario Power Generation (OPG) building (funded by OPG ) and

5112-440: Was proposed to extend further east to include Hope Township and the town of Port Hope , and did not include the northern townships of Scott, Brock and Thorah. Under the Köppen climate classification , the Durham Region has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb ). On average July is the hottest month while January is the coldest month. As a census division in the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada ,

5184-409: Was the culmination of a series of studies into municipal governance in the "Oshawa-Centred Region" that had begun in the late 1960s. The boundaries of the region were different from what had been anticipated and announced in late 1972. For example, it was widely expected that Pickering would be annexed to Metropolitan Toronto , which residents had supported in a ballot question. In addition, the region

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