This week at Douglas College: Film screening, concert, Frosh and more!
Everyone is invited to this free concert titled Cascadia Reed Quintet as part of the Arts at One concert series.
View Las Analfabetas (Illiterate) as part of the Vancouver Latin American Film Festival. In Spanish with English subtitles. Free event, open to everyone. More info: VLAFF website.
Meet other new Douglas students while taking part in games and other fun activites. More information: Douglife website.
Attend an artist's talk for the Gestures exhibit. More info: Douglas College website.
Attend the closing reception for the Gestures exhibit. More info: Douglas College website.
Some images from the Douglas Instagram feed.
You've already followed us on Facebook and Twitter but Douglas College is also on Instagram and we're active.
Check out our feed for shots of cool events around campus and anything else we can come up with – especially on Thursdays, when we go into the archives to unearth relics from the past.
Douglas College Campus Life on Facebook and Twitter.
Douglas College Royals on Facebook and Twitter.
Douglas College has accounts on Flickr and YouTube.
College arts events on Facebook and Twitter.
Make sure you connect with Douglas College on social media!
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 part of a viral campaign to raise awareness and funds for ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, ALS is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects thousands of Canadians.
Check out this video to see what happened when the Douglas College community took on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. And show your support at als.ca/icebucketchallenge.
In the era of the caveman, long before the invention of central heating and microwave ovens, being able to start a fire was a highly prized skill. These days, not so much.
But today, in an age that finds us increasingly overwhelmed by vast amounts of information, there is perhaps a modern, equivalent talent. You might even call it a 21st-century survival skill: being able to communicate well.
If you want to learn how to package and deliver information like a pro, Douglas College can help. This Fall Semester, courses in document design, technical communication and public relations are available by permission through the College's new Professional Communication program.
The post-degree diploma program is designed for degree holders, but senior College students can now request permission to take specific courses. The courses are good options for degree students seeking a third-year elective, for associate degree students seeking a university-transfer course, and for students intending to transfer to SFU Communication.
As a prerequisite, you'll need 45 credits, including a course in Communication, Creative Writing, or English, with a grade of B or better.
As a pre-teen, Katarina Hechter was fascinated by legal thrillers and abnormal behaviour. So when it came time for college, Criminology seemed like a natural fit. It was then that she discovered where her true interests lay.
"After taking some Criminology courses, I became less interested in atypical crime and more interested in everyday issues related to social justice," she says. Alternative justice measures such as circle sentencing spoke to her, as they recognize the needs of victims, involve the community and identify rehabilitation options for the offender. "I believe people are inherently good, and many of them are not having their needs met by institutions or their environment," she says.
With a love for languages and travel, it's little surprise Simonetta Da Rios dreams of a career in foreign affairs.
Originally from Mexico, Simonetta came to Canada for high school. Now she is studying Intercultural and International Studies at Douglas College.
After completing an associate degree at Douglas, Simonetta wants to transfer to university and earn a bachelor's degree in international relations. That's how she's bringing her dream into reality.
Learn more about the Intercultural and International Studies program on the Douglas College website.
Masahiro Minami believes meaningful actions, not just words, can heal deep psychological wounds. A Douglas College graduate, Masahiro has completed a PhD in Counselling Psychology at UBC. His research is focused on a new approach to fostering reconciliation between survivors and perpetrators of the 1994 Rwandan genocide.
An alternative to traditional therapy, his Action-Based Psychosocial Rehabilitation Approach (ABPRA) has a perpetrator atone for wrongdoing by offering services such as manual labour to a survivor. "It is a more commonsense way to realize the perpetrator is feeling sorry," he says.
Originally from Japan, Masahiro came to Douglas after high school to study English. While earning his Associate of Arts degree at Douglas, he took a variety of academic courses and developed an interest in Psychology. "I was fascinated with how the human mind works," he says.
Masahiro went on to earn degrees from SFU and UBC and work as a family therapist. As a UBC scholar, he is continuing his work to prove ABPRA can be used to build peace in Rwanda and other post-conflict areas around the world. "I just want to make a difference," he says.
When Iloradanon Efimoff visited Zambia, the experience shook up her views on feminism—and taught her a valuable lesson.
Iloradanon, who's studying psychology at Douglas, visited the African country through the College's Zambia Global Leadership Program. The yearly program gives students the opportunity to complete three-month practicums that support community development.
An experienced tutor, Iloradanon taught English to teens in a rural school. One day, after helping other women cook a meal for school officials, she was told to serve the headmaster—while kneeling before him.
The request did not sit well with the self-described feminist.
A local female teacher quickly stepped in and showed her how to deal with the situation.
Iloradanon says the experience helped her better understand people from different cultures.
Got exams this Summer? The Learning Centre is here to help!
It's that time again! Final exams are upon us, and Douglas College students are gearing up for some serious study time. Thankfully, the Learning Centre is hosting another Exam Jam to help students ace their finals. Since it's the Summer, the Learning Centre has reduced their regular programming to focus on the essentials – one-on-one peer tutoring appointments and study group sessions.
Peer Tutoring: Looking for test-taking strategies or help reviewing your course material? The New Westminster Learning Centre will be open for business during our regular summer hours on August 7, 8, 11, 12 and 13, and our Coquitlam location will be open on August 12 and 13. We encourage students to book free 25-minute tutoring appointments for study skills, writing, computer skills or course content. Students can reserve a session by booking online at douglascollege.ca/learningcentre.
Study Groups: Often, two heads are better than one. And multiple brains are even better! The Learning Centre is holding study groups at the New Westminster campus for BIOL 1103, BIOL 1109, BIOL 1203, CSIS 1175, PSYC 2300, CHEM 1104, CHEM 1108, CHEM 1110 and FINC 1231. Study groups will be led by our experienced peer tutors, and students can book a spot online at douglascollege.ca/learningcentre.
Want more info? Visit the Learning Centre webpage or pop by in person.
You can also check out these 10 study tips from the Learning Centre.