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News About Douglas College 2011


January 2012

Jan 19 - Lieutenant governor opens Aboriginal Gathering Place at Douglas

Jan 16 - Award-winning humanitarian to speak at Douglas

Jan 12 - Douglas initiates independent review of Chinese partnership programs  

December 2011

Dec 22 - Douglas to offer government employment services at one stop for Ridge-Meadows

Dec 8 -  Douglas and BBB seek partnership to give students real-world experience  

November 2011

Nov 28 - Douglas wins national award for international education

Nov 16 - Autism training offered in rural and remote B.C.

Nov 8 - Douglas College joins B.C. premier on Asian trade mission 

Nov 7 - Coquitlam campus set to grow by 850 students

Nov 2 - Douglas offers TESL courses for winter 2012 at Coquitlam campus

October 2011

Oct 31 - Joan of Arc examined through eyes of alleged serial killer in Jehanne of the Witches

Oct 24 -  Sisters dance out their passionate yearnings in Dancing at Lughnasa

Oct 20 - Douglas jointly launches Bachelor of Performing Arts degree

Oct 18 - PE conference explores what healthy, active schools will look like in future

Oct 7 - Douglas College applauds mayors for transportation decision

Oct 6 - SET coordinator wins national theatre award

Oct 3 - Enrolment at Douglas College highest ever

July 2011

July 28 - Local painter attends New Westminster Cultural Crawl at Amelia Douglas Gallery

June 2011

June 24 - Minister of Advanced Education attends grad ceremony in China

June 17 - Douglas, student union celebrate U-Pass signing

June 8 -  Calling all gardeners: fight insects, contribute to sustainable gardening project

June 7 -  Douglas College wins national award for leadership in internationalization

June 3 - Valedictorian 'born leader'

June 2 - Student overcomes illness to graduate as valedictorian

June 2 - Valedictorian urges peers to get involved

June 2 -  Valedictorian pursues career in firefighting

June 1 - Western Canada Summer Games competitor joins Royals

June 1 - Valedictorian helps people stand up for themselves

May 2011

May 27 - New Royals coach brings community vision

May 26 - Douglas awards new highest honour

May 26 - Valedictorian vows to be ally to deaf community

May 17 - Distinguished Alumnus turns bane into blessing

May 11 - Anthropology students invited to study First Nation

May 10 - Douglas sends eight students to Zambia to bolster international experience

March 2011

Mar 28 - Douglas raises close to $8,000 for Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims

Mar 15 - Douglas College wrestler nabs U.S. championship

Mar 10 - Young Canadians returning from Uganda will have positive impact on Canada

Mar 10 - U-Pass delayed till at least fall 

Mar 9 - City's 150th leaves legacy for New Westminster students

Mar 4 - Undefeated birdie smasher named Player of the Year

Mar 4 - Douglas instructor donates royalties to students in need

Mar 1 - Douglas College enhances opportunities for community partnerships

February 2011

Feb 28 - `It's complicated'? Not in Twelfth Night

Feb 24 - Douglas launches first psychosocial rehabilitation program in Western Canada

Feb 21 - Maple Ridge grad helps bring fun and laughter back into people's lives

Feb 21 - Valedictorian on way to teaching career

Feb 17 - Enrolment continues to climb

Feb 17 -  'Kabaret' celebrates life and ideas of Bertolt Brecht

Feb 14 - Chemistry 'magic' show  demonstrates that science is fun Feb. 25

Feb 13 - Douglas takes home provincial team championship in badminton

Feb 8 -  Forum to examine Canada's role in providing sanctuary for American war resisters

Feb 7 - Expert speaks on role of nanotechnology in daily life Feb. 18

Feb 2 - Scientist promotes controversial solution to climate change Feb. 11

Feb 1 - Centre for Campus Life and Athletics to host BCCAA Badminton Provincials

Feb 1 - Douglas begins offering prenatal classes in Mission

January 2011

Jan 24 - Biologist presents groundbreaking theory on psychiatric disorders