This week at Douglas College: UNIBUG forum, President’s budget forum and more!
Here’s what’s happening at Douglas March 24-30Employee DevelopmentSee the online calendar.Monday, March 24Alumni MarketplaceNew Westminster campus10am-6pmVendors will be selling pottery, African art,...
View ArticleBrian Chapell named new Dean of Science and Technology
Brian Chapell, Dean of Science and Technology.A familiar face is now leading the Faculty Science and Technology at Douglas College. Brian Chapell has been appointed dean of the faculty, effective April...
View ArticleEvergreen Line pedestrian detours near Coquitlam campus
TransLink PhotoTo keep pedestrians moving safely, sidewalk closures and detours will be in effect as construction of the...
View ArticleTim Frick inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame
Tim Frick coaching during the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games.A longtime Douglas College instructor and legendary wheelchair basketball coach has received the country’s highest sporting honour. Tim Frick...
View ArticleBike to Work Week is back at Douglas College
If you've thought about riding your bicycle to work but haven't got around to it, now is a great time to get the pedals moving.Bike to Work Week takes place May 26-June 1 and Douglas College employees...
View ArticleRegister early for Fall Semester classes
Registration for Douglas College employees begins June 19. College employees can receive an earlier registration time by emailing Cheryl Staples in Student Records. Please include your name and student...
View ArticleDouglas College marks National Aboriginal Day 2014
You are invited to celebrate and explore Aboriginal culture at Douglas College. The college has planned a series of fun and educational events this week leading up to National Aboriginal Day on June...
View ArticleNominations open for staff position on Douglas College board
A Douglas College employee is being sought to fill a vacancy on the College’s board.Nominations are now open for a support staff representative position, which will be filled via a by-election. The...
View ArticleVideo: Douglas College takes on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
If dumping ice cold water over yourself doesn't sound like a good idea, then you haven't heard about the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.People all over are soaking themselves and capturing it on video as...
View ArticleYour green guide to Douglas College
Douglas College is taking many small steps—and some big ones—to reduce its carbon footprint and become a more sustainable institution. But if you were to wander around campus today, how many of these...
View ArticleThis week at Douglas College: Film screening, concert and more!
Here’s what’s happening at Douglas Sept. 1-7Monday, Sept. 1College closed - Labour DayThursday, Sept. 4Free concertNew Westminster campus, Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre1pmEveryone is invited to...
View ArticleNew bursary for mature Douglas College students
Representatives from the Douglas College Foundationand Douglas Students' Union.There's good news for mature students at Douglas College (Officially, that's anyone 25 years or older). The Douglas...
View ArticleThis week at Douglas College: Concert, artist’s talk and more!
Here’s what’s happening at Douglas Sept. 8-14Thursday, Sept. 11Free concertNew Westminster Campus, Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre1pmEveryone is invited to this free concert as part of the Arts...
View ArticleDouglas College instructor takes Alzheimer's fundraising to new heights
Randy Alex, a long-time chemistry instructor at Douglas College, is combining his passion for mountain climbing with a grassroots fundraising campaign for the Alzheimer Society of B.C.In January 2015,...
View ArticleDouglas College to hold Oct. 16 earthquake ShakeOut drill
You’re working at your desk when suddenly the room begins to sway or everything begins shaking. It’s an earthquake. What do you do?Later this month, in an effort to prepare for a potential earthquake,...
View ArticleRBC donates $12,000 to Douglas College Institute of Urban Ecology
Rob McGregor, IUE Executive Director.Douglas College has received a $12,000 donation from RBC that will support educational programming for youth and community members around ecological and...
View ArticleWinter 2015 course registration for Douglas College employees
Winter course registration for college employees begins November 13, 2014. College employees can receive an earlier registration time by contacting Sally Patterson in Student Records. Please include...
View ArticleWin a $1500 tuition credit with the #IChoseDouglas campaign
David Denofreo PhotoHave you ever wondered why someone chose Douglas?We were curious, so we decided to find out.Starting on January 6,...
View ArticleDouglas College staff invited to president's budget forum
Douglas College President Kathy Denton.David Denofreo Photo.Want to learn about Douglas College's annual financial plan?Staff is being invited to join President Kathy Denton and Vice President of...
View ArticleNew awards will recognize faculty and staff at Douglas College
To give staff and faculty a pat on the back, two new categories have been added to the annual Student Engagement Awards.The awards, which will be handed out April 9, celebrate members of the Douglas...
View ArticleSummer 2015 course registration for Douglas College employees
Summer course registration for Douglas College employees begins March 19. College employees can receive an earlier registration time by emailing student records. Please include your name and student...
View ArticleNominations open for Douglas College Faculty Emeritus
David Denofreo PhotoKnow a retiring Douglas College faculty member who has made an outstanding contribution in their field and at the...
View ArticleHow to donate to Nepal earthquake relief
My Good Images / Shutterstock.comBy Anish BaniaBusiness instructorAs a Douglas College faculty member and Nepal native, I am appealing for your immediate support...
View ArticleFall 2015 course registration for Douglas College employees
Fall course registration for Douglas College employees begins June 18, 2015. College employees can receive an earlier registration time by emailing student records. Please include your name and student...
View ArticleReminder to connect to the new Douglas College Internal wireless network
By Glauce FleuryCEIT Communications and Publications SpecialistAs of June 1, 2015, Douglas College is deactivating the wireless network named Douglas College. If you’re not connected yet to the new...
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