Douglas College
700 Royal Ave V3M 5Z5 New Westminster, BC, Canada

Changed your mind about a course? From Jan. 4-18, you can add or drop courses and get a partial refund. Find out more! https://www.douglascollege.ca//canadian-/late-registration

It’s the first day of the Winter Semester! Welcome back to our returning students, and welcome to our new students. If it’s your first semester at Douglas, make sure you attend Strong Start: New Student Orientation. The self-enrolled Blackboard course, virtual drop-in sessions and live online workshops* will give you all the info you need for a successful first semester: Learn the college essentials, such as how to access your online classes, how to get your student ID, and h...ow to connect to services such as peer tutoring and counselling while learning off campus. *The live workshops are also open to students who were new in Fall 2020, so if you missed the Fall orientation, here’s your chance to gain all those helpful tips and info. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.douglascollege.ca//strong-start-new-student-or

Volunteer as a Student Ambassador! Apply by Friday, Jan. 8, for a chance to help new students get to know our College community while you gain leadership experience you can put on your resumé. Learn more at http://douglascollege.ca/studentambassadors

Have you applied for the Winter Semester? It’s not too late! Domestic students can apply online until Jan. 8. http://ow.ly/aFN150COxUP

When Psychiatric Nursing student Vanessa Reid came up with the idea to organize donations for Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in 2018, she never expected it to end up gaining the attention of the United Nations two years later. Vanessa founded the Homeless Outreach Project for Mental Health, affectionately nicknamed HOP. Last month, HOP won the John Gibbard Memorial Award from the Vancouver Branch of the United Nations Association of Canada (UNA Vancouver). The award is given o...ut annually to a student or group of students dedicated to creating positive change locally or internationally. Being recognized with this award is a reminder to us that what we're doing is noticed and that it’s important, says Vanessa. It has made me feel really motivated to continue promoting change for the homeless community. And regardless of COVID-19 and the state that the world is in, it's still important to try to connect with others and give back where we can, in the safest way possible. Click the link to learn more about this project!

What’s happening at Douglas? We have a writing workshop, a study event and other activities to keep you busy all week long. Learning Centre Workshop Nov. 25, 3:30-4:30pm "A/An/The: Editing your writing for articles.... https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx Long Night Against Procrastination Nov. 25, 9pm-midnight At this late-night bash you’ll get help with research, citation, studying, writing and other ways to curb your procrastination. https://library.douglascollege.ca//long-night-against-proc ONGOING EVENTS: Online fitness classes Monday-Thursday, various times. Yoga, BoxFit and more! Sign up 48 hours in advance. https://www.douglascollege.ca///recreation/fitness-classes Better Coping workshop Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30pm Join a Douglas Counsellor and your fellow students for support with all aspects of being a student and a human! Registration required. https://www.douglascollege.ca/student-services//counselling Virtual Calm Thursdays, 7:30-8pm Weekly online guided meditation with a Douglas College counsellor. Register online. https://www.douglascollege.ca/student-services//counselling

The College will be closed to the public for the holidays Dec. 24 - Jan. 3. We wish everyone a safe and healthy winter break. And while the current restrictions will make these holidays very different, we hope everyone will be able to relax and enjoy the time off. If you find yourself struggling, we have put together a list of tips and resources to stay well and stay connected: http://ow.ly/A0zE50COIJE

Today is our 50th anniversary! Fifty years ago, at 10am on Nov. 19, 1970, Douglas College officially opened. The opening ceremony took place on Douglas Day, a holiday commemorating the first governor of British Columbia, Sir James Douglas. When Douglas College opened it served eight school districts (Burnaby, Coquitlam, Delta, Langley, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Richmond and Surrey) and had campuses in New Westminster, Richmond and Surrey. There were 1,200 full-time stude...nts, 729 part-time students and 95 faculty. Due to construction at the New Westminster Campus, the opening ceremony was held at Massey Auditorium at New Westminster Secondary School. The auditorium was full of students and invited guests, and the program opened with a performance by the Douglas College Band. Premier W.A.C. Bennett was the principal speaker and declared the college open, capturing the egalitarian spirit of Douglas by saying, Community colleges Will raise the standard of living for everyone in B.C. They are neither technical schools, nor universities, but are all things to all people. Remarks were also delivered by the Minister of Education, Donald Brothers, College Principal, George Wootton, and Chairman of the Douglas College Council, Jack Smedley. Speaking to the new students, Smedley emphasized that the College was totally committed to creating a climate for learning out of which may grow your much needed contribution to improve life’s standards in our time. Fifty years later, Douglas College continues to uphold Smedley’s commitment by providing students with educational experiences that challenge and enlighten, and open doors to lives of passion and purpose. Read more on our photo timeline! https://bit.ly/2IU8Ks3

We have some heavy hearts today for our student-athletes, coaches, and staff as our hopes for a winter semester have closed. We encourage our student-athletes t...o remember that while a chance at a provincial or national title will not present itself this year, the opportunity to get better as an athlete and a student is there for you to take. #MakeItCount Read the full release at https://pacwestbc.ca/news-links/20201118-WinterCancelled

What’s happening at Douglas? We have an esports tournament, a live-streamed play and other activities to keep you busy all week long. Exchange Information Session Nov. 17, 2-3pm Want to study abroad? Attend an online info session to learn about going on exchange for the Summer 2021 semester. ... https://www.douglascollege.ca//exchan/exchange-information Learning Centre Workshop Nov. 18, 3:30-4:30pm Sign up to learn more about proofreading and self-editing your course work. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx Blue Window Nov. 19, 1pm & Nov. 20, 7:30pm Stream the latest student play via Zoom followed by a talkback session with the cast and crew. Admission is free. https://www.douglascollege.ca//groups-organizations/theatre Friday Hangouts Nov. 20, 5-6pm Games, prizes and more await you at the final Friday Hangout of the year! https://www.douglascollege.ca//get-oriented/friday-hangouts Super Smash Bros. Tournament Nov. 20-22 Face off against your fellow students and show off your gaming skills in this weekend esports tournament. Register in advance. https://www.douglascollege.ca//student-/recreation/esports ONGOING EVENTS: Online fitness classes Monday-Thursday, various times. Yoga, BoxFit and more! Sign up 48 hours in advance. https://www.douglascollege.ca///recreation/fitness-classes Virtual Calm Thursdays, 7:30-8pm Join a Douglas College counsellor for this weekly online guided meditation. Register online. https://www.douglascollege.ca/student-services//counselling Better Coping workshop Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30pm Join a Douglas Counsellor & your fellow students for support with all aspects of life as a student and a person! Registration required. https://www.douglascollege.ca/student-services//counselling

A dinner party exposes personal dramas in our latest production, Blue Window. Join us for a live theatre performance on Zoom Nov. 19 and 20. Presented by the departments of Theatre and Stagecraft & Event Technology, Craig Lucas’s Blue Window offers a view of everyday modern life and how individual dramas affect our relationships. Charming and insecure Libby hosts a dinner party for six neighbours. The play opens on their individual homes and personal struggles as they prepare... for the get-together. When the conflicting personalities come together, conversation is rife with awkward moments, secrets are revealed and private dramas exacerbated, which then explode after the party when everyone returns home. It is a play about longing for intimacy, longing for connection, with folks who are trying to figure out their proximity to one another on a social level and on a private intimate level, as well as how much space they need or the amount of contact they desire, says Deborah Neville, director. It struck me that these are the very same issues we are all facing whilst living through this pandemic, so Blue Window felt like a particularly appropriate choice. To read the full article, and for information about how and when to watch the plays, visit: https://www.douglascollege.ca//private-desires-and-persona

How can we make public discourse around social housing less toxic? Join us at 2pm on Nov. 14 for an online discussion exploring how the arts can help us to think more deeply and empathetically about issues related to poverty and homelessness. The event will also feature some poetry, storytelling and photography by local artists that reflects on issues related to poverty and homelessness. Facilitated by Khari Wendell McClelland. This project is generously funded through a gr...ant provided by the Vancouver Foundation. This is part three of a three-part series. Free and open to the public. https://www.facebook.com/events/376043310374563

Order your Winter Semester textbooks online starting Nov. 24! Be sure to order early to receive your course materials before classes begin and allow for any possible COVID-related shipping delays. Look for your personalized booklist on your myAccount Nov. 23. Visit the Bookstore’s website for more info. https://bookstore.douglascollege.ca/

Did you catch yesterday’s COVID-19 update from the Province of British Columbia? If so, you also saw one of our instructors providing the ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation. (Video starts around the 5 min. mark). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaI8nRDGhD8

Arts at One concert series is back! Join us online for four live-streamed concerts this semester. Up first: Waxwing Comes to Douglas College begins TODAY at 1pm. Find the performance details and the Zoom link on our website: http://ow.ly/Kv5n50BH1Tp

Check out the Emergence(y) Festival of immersive and experimental pieces by students of the Bachelor of Performing Arts program. It kicks off at noon on today and runs until Oct. 2 online. www.emergenceonlinefestival.com Langara College, Capilano University

Every Child Matters September 30th is Orange Shirt Day, an awareness day to honour the experiences of thousands of Indigenous Residential School Survivors. It... is also a time to acknowledge the deaths of the Indigenous Children who did not make it home from residential schools. Over 150,000 First Nations, Métis & Inuit children were forced to attend residential schools between the years of 1831 and 1996 (that was only 24 years ago!). Phyllis Webstad is a Residential School survivor, and the name Orange Shirt Day was inspired by her personal story. When she was 6 years old, on her first day of Residential School at St Joseph’s Mission, her brand new orange shirt given to her by her Grandmother was stripped from her. Sept 30 date was chosen, because this was the time of year that Indigenous children were forcibly removed from their homes and required by the government to attend residential schools. We have compiled a list of reading and viewing learning resources on our website - please check them out https://www.thedsu.ca//orange-shirt-day-every-child-matte/

Take care of your mental wellbeing with our counselling groups and workshops, offered online throughout the semester. Learn strategies and skills to manage your busy life. Ongoing events include: Virtual Calm: Thursdays, 7:30-8pm Better Coping: Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30pm... Mindfulness: Thursdays, 10am-12pm International Café: Mondays, 9-10am Upcoming workshops: Time Management: Wednesday, Sept. 30, 3-4pm Inquiring minds: Friday, Oct. 16 & 23, 9:30-11:30am Test Anxiety: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2:30-2:30pm Career Planning: Tuesday, Oct. 27 & Nov. 3, 1:30am-12:15pm Find details and registration info here: http://ow.ly/N0Sb50BEVfV

It's #NationalCoffeeDay and to celebrate, we're revisiting one of our fave alum stories about this infamous accountant & his deadpan coffee reviews: http://ow.ly/QvDk50BgmFO

What’s happening at Douglas? We have online workshops, fitness classes and more events to keep you busy all week long. Online Discussions, Email & Chat: Communicating Effectively Online Sept. 30, 3:30-4:30pm Register for a workshop filled with tips & tricks on how to communicate effectively online. ... http://ow.ly/SvjT50BDo7g Time Management Workshop Sept. 30, 3-4pm Learn fun, easy & effective tips for managing your time this semester. http://ow.ly/dNOE50BDo7n Friday Hangouts Oct. 2, 5-6pm This week, test your knowledge & share your favourite tunes during music bingo. http://ow.ly/rxUW50BDo7m Blackberry Virtual Student Job Fair Sept. 28-Oct. 1 Meet with managers & learn about Winter 2021 employment opportunities from BlackBerry. http://ow.ly/rBDV50BDo7l ONGOING EVENTS: Virtual Calm Thursdays, 7:30-8pm Join a Douglas College counsellor for this weekly online guided meditation. Register online. http://ow.ly/QeFz50BDo7k Online fitness classes Monday-Thursday, various times. Yoga, BoxFit and more! Sign up 48 hours in advance. http://ow.ly/lFzK50BDo7h International Café Mondays, 9am Meet with your fellow international students, chat & hangout online. Registration required. http://ow.ly/aepi50BDo1X Mindfulness Group Thursdays, 10am-12pm Designed for students who experience stress, anxiety & worry. Learn coping strategies & tools to help you live better. To register, email [email protected] or call 604-527-5486 http://ow.ly/3xqQ50BDo7i

WANTED: "Citizen scientists" to collect data on an invasive beetle new to B.C. Are you a curious person, an avid gardener or someone looking for a new hobby? Why not join Beetle Watch 2020? Help our Institute of Urban Ecology make scientific history by trapping and documenting critters in your own back yard. It’s as easy as putting a cup in the ground! Search Beetle Watch 2020 on Facebook or look for the Institute of Urban Ecology’s YouTube channel to learn more: http://ow....ly/Lrzc50BByUv More details about the project here: https://douglascollege.ca//citizen-scientists-wanted-colle

Keep your body and mind active from the comfort of home. Sign up for one of our virtual fitness classes, offered (almost) daily! Register online: http://ow.ly/jPDh50BAtS2 Douglas College Student Life, Douglas College International

Looking to shoot some hoops, bat a birdie around or break in that new table tennis paddle? Our intramural programs are up and running for the Fall Semester with new COVID-19 safety measures in place. Book your session now! http://ow.ly/EGZw50BAtOd Douglas College Student Life, Douglas College International

Want to work out on campus? The Chris Johnson Fitness Centre at the New West Campus is now open with limited capacity and new COVID-19 safety measures. Book your session now (no drop-ins). Check our website for more details: http://ow.ly/hMjq50BAtEX Douglas College International, Douglas College Student Life

Check out this contest put on by your very own Douglas Students' Union!

Last night, Douglas College Stagecraft and Event Technology students and faculty joined live event technicians, suppliers and venues across Canada to participate in the Day of Visibility for the Live Event Community. Our New West Campus was lit up red in support of the arts, entertainment and recreation industry, which has been vastly affected by the pandemic and whose many venues remain dark our own theatres included. Learn more about #LIGHTUPLIVE at https://lightuplive.ca/

Today is International Day of Sign Languages and to celebrate, we asked Douglas instructor and noted local sign language interpreter, Nigel Howard, to record a special video. Stay safe and remember: listen to Nigel!

Ready to graduate? Or expecting to finish your last semester this Fall? Applications for February 2021 graduation are due Sept. 25. Applications submitted after this deadline will be charged a $25 late fee. Don’t delay! http://ow.ly/kGW850BytjF

Happy National Coaches Week. We are on day #4. Please check out all the ways you can get involved: https://www.douglascollege.ca/search/site. This morning we ...would also like to highlight Carli Tingstad (UBCO Assistant Coach - Women's Soccer Program), an Alumna from the BPEC program. Check out her coaching interview here: https://youtu.be/g_2bLSl_nrc. #ThanksCoach Douglas College See more

It's National Coaches Week! Check out the activities and show a little love to the coaches in your life.

Online workshops, free admission to a corn maze and more events to keep you busy all week long: Wednesday 2:30-3:30pm: Join a Douglas College counsellor for Group counselling program Better Coping, connecting and skills building in a safe and supportive space. http://ow.ly/ov3u50Bx4tU... 2:30-3:30pm: Study abroad info session for upcoming exchange opportunities. http://ow.ly/fFS550Bx4tN 3-4pm: Culture Shock - gain a better understanding of what culture shock is, how it impacts well-being and how to thrive in a new country. http://ow.ly/Sm9K50Bx4tJ 3:30-4:30pm: Tutor tips! Making Blackboard work for you - the Learning Centre can help make your online learning experience easier while using Blackboard. Registration required. http://ow.ly/5jSq50Bx4tK Thursday 4-8pm: Student Day at the Corn Maze - popcorn, branded Douglas swag and a chance to test your puzzle-solving skills awaits. Tickets are FREE, grab some before they're gone! Valid student ID required for entry. http://ow.ly/wHfh50Bx4tQ 7:30-8pm: Virtual Calm - Join Douglas College Counselling for this weekly online workshop focused on calm and resilience. http://ow.ly/rdN550Bx4pR Friday 5-6pm: Friday Hangouts - socialize with your peers through some online activities including trivia, music, bingo, at-home fitness and more! http://ow.ly/Z9QO50Bx4tR Ongoing: Online fitness classes, various times. https://www.douglascollege.ca///recreation/fitness-classes

Get free tutoring online from the Learning Centre. Find out how you can chat with a peer tutor in real time, submit a paper for feedback and build effective study habits while completing your courses all from the comfort of your home. https://www.douglascollege.ca//st/tutoring/learning-centre

Want to have your say in how you keep active during your time at Douglas? Tell us what fitness classes and rec activities you want to see. Take the survey now! http://ow.ly/xlxQ50BudEQ

Need to refresh your resumé? Want some practice before your next interview? Or maybe you’re struggling to find a job that fits your career goals. Good news the Career Centre can help! They offer workshops, one-on-one appointments, resumé and cover letter review, a job board and more! Take advantage of the services offered and get a head start on your career, from the Career Boost Program, designed specifically for post-degree students, to co-op education opportunities. Alr...eady graduated? We’ve got your back! Douglas alumni also have access to the services offered by the Career Centre. http://ow.ly/WEMY50BubXL See more

Need help paying for school? Apply now for scholarships, bursaries and awards for the Fall Semester. Douglas offers 16 entrance scholarships valued at up to $5,000 a year. Recipients who keep their grades up can renew their scholarships every year to a maximum of four years. That means you could potentially receive $20,000! Questions about how you can get help paying for school? Contact Financial Aid for information about scholarships, bursaries and awards you may qualify fo...r, as well as advice on student loans and grants. https://www.douglascollege.ca//financial-aid/financial-aid