Undergraduate students

Traffic advisory: Simcoe Street closure near Oshawa Campus

January 9, 2026

Starting as early as Monday, January 12, Metrolinx will begin work on the Bowmanville Extension, which will extend Lakeshore East GO rail service east to Bowmanville. As part of this project, the Simcoe Street Bridge over the CPKC rail tracks will be demolished and replaced. This will require a full closure of Simcoe Street between Avenue Street and Albany Street for approximately two years.

During this time, vehicle traffic will be detoured via Stevenson Road, and pedestrians will be redirected to the Michael Starr Trail. GO Transit routes 52, 56, and 92, as well as Durham Region Transit routes 92 and N2, will also be detoured. Signage will be installed to assist drivers and pedestrians.

Construction will take place Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those traveling near the work zone should expect noise from trucks and heavy equipment, lights directed toward the site, and vibration monitoring to ensure safety.

For more details and updates, visit metrolinx.com/bowmanville.

Upcoming music festival at Windfields Farm lands

December 18, 2025

Ontario Tech University has leased a portion of its Windfields Farm lands for the North of Nowhere music festival, scheduled for July 17 to 19, 2026.

The festival is an independently operated event.

All event operations, including security, crowd management, parking, transit co-ordination, noise control, cleanup and site restoration, are the responsibility of the festival organizers.

Campus operations are expected to remain unaffected.

Questions about the festival should be directed to its organizers.

Share your thoughts for Durham Region Transit’s Accessibility Plan

January 16, 2026

Durham Region Transit is developing its 2026–2030 Accessibility Plan, and is inviting Durham Region residents and service providers to complete the Accessibility Plan Survey.

Please take the 10-minute Resident Survey and share your feedback directly with DRT.

The surveys are available until February 6, 2026.

This survey is also available in a variety of formats, which can be requested by emailing eligibility@durham.ca.

Ontario Tech University Hackathon 2026: Hackhive

January 14, 2026

Join students from across Ontario Tech for Hackhive 2026, the university’s annual hackathon. This free event features hands-on challenges, workshops and networking opportunities with industry partners.

Students can compete for more than $4,000 in prizes across 16 categories, including opportunities for guaranteed job interviews. Hackhive 2026 has been officially recognized by Major League Hacking (MLH), bringing expanded prizes, food and on-site support.

Recruiters from sponsoring organizations will be on site throughout the event, offering opportunities for networking and career conversations.

Sponsors include Microsoft, NordVPN, Kyndryl, Dayforce and others. A complete and regularly updated list of sponsors and prizes is available on the Hackhive Devpost web page.

Key details

• When: Friday, January 23, at 6:30 p.m. to Sunday, January 25, at 3 p.m.
• Where: Science Building
• Team size: Up to four students
• Cost: Free
• Food: Two dinners, two lunches, two breakfasts, snacks and bubble tea provided at no cost
• Overnight accommodations: On-site accommodations provided for all participants
• Activities: Workshops on emerging technologies, a Women in Tech meetup, karaoke and additional social activities

Students can register through the Hackhive website. Applications close on Monday, January 19. Space is limited.

The Art of Being Me: Exploring Identity Through Art-Making

January 14, 2026

Do you identify as BIPOC, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+ or Neurodivergent? We want to get creative with you! Join us as we explore identity through creative self-expression.

Annual Job Fair - February 5

January 13, 2026

Our annual Job Fair—in collaboration with Durham College—is coming up on Thursday, February 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre, Gyms 3, 4, and 5. View the list of employers attending.

Career Carnival - January 20 and 22

January 13, 2026

Join us at the Career Carnival Tuesday, January 20 on the second floor of Charles Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday, January 22 in the Shawenjigewining Hall, Atrium from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Play some games, practice networking and interview skills, and get career guidance.

Spring/Summer 2026 semester course offerings schedule

January 16, 2026