Events Calendar Continued from page three. Hurricane Even as it roared through the Caribbean, Hurricane Ivan’s fury could be felt as far as Douglas College. ‘Two College employees had children on Grand Cayman Island as the most powerful storm in decades approached. Both Jan Bromley and Rosemary Burgess are grateful their kids are safe and picking up the pieces left by the Category Five storm. An EASL Instructor, Bromley received firsthand reports of the damage from her son Trevor, a broker for RBC Dominion. He left Grand Cayman for Florida before Ivan struck. When he returned, he was dumbstruck by the destruction wrought by seven-metre-high waves September 23 to October 29 Outward Leaning Inward Artwork by Don Hutchinson and Chris Pool Gallery times: call 604-527-5495 October 7 Noon at New West presents Beethoven's Diabelli Variations Robert Silverman, piano 12:30pm, Performing Arts Theatre October 14 Noon at New West presents Faculty Recital Erica Northcott, soprano Michael Strutt, lute and guitar 12:30pm, Performing Arts Theatre Ivan: a tale of two mothers and winds gusting to 300 kmph. “He said, ‘Mom, I have no words — it’s just so devastating to see the power of that storm,” said Bromley. ‘Trevor Bromley’s condominium near Georgetown was gutted. A friend of Bromley’s was initially relieved to find her house standing. But when she opened the front door, she found a catamaran sitting inside. ‘Trevor Bromley has relocated to Barbados. “Lam eternally grateful he was not on that island. If he had been there, that would have driven me crazy,” said Jan Bromley. Rosemary Burgess's daughter Alyssa and her husband weathered the storm on Grand Cayman in an office building with about 100 other people. Burgess, Adult Education Department Assistant, said Alyssa could see the parking lot below her full of vehicles under four feet of water, and watched as the wind tossed cars and SUVs about “like toys ina tub.” Burgess lost touch with Alyssa for 18 hours and was relieved when her daughter finally got through on the phone on Monday at about 2am. Alyssa and her husband found their condominium complex severely damaged. “The whole front wall of the first floor of the complex was gone, along with all the furniture from their living room and the dining room. It wasn’t moved around, it was just gone...and there was a tree in their living room,” says Burgess. Burgess was able to track the storm ona Web site and watch it come ashore viaa Webcam in Georgetown Harbour. She could speak with her daughter by cell phone. Being that connected was a mixed blessing. “It helps you feel connected to the situation, even though youre something like 5,000 miles away,” said Burgess. “The disadvantage is, there is really nothing we could do — that was the hard part.” From bears to Brahms Tom Whalley has a secret identity. He’s a mild- mannered ESL instructor by day, but when he’s not teaching students the finer points of the English language he’s singing his heart out with SummerChor and The Amabilis Singers. A 120-voice choir under the direction of Alison Nixon, who also directs the Douglas College Choir, SummerChor meets in the summertime only. The choir performed a major work of Brahms’, The German Requiem, to a full house at Saint Briefly Earn a continuing education certificate in Community and Workplace Leadership through Douglas College's Faculty of Child, Family and Community Studies. Program starts October 13, 2004. Evening and weekend classes. Contact Chery] Jeffs at 5161 or visit www.douglas.bc.ca/ce * Andrews Wesley Church this past August. “Interestingly, the tympanist in this very demanding role was our very own Bob Caldwell, Chair of Music,” says Whalley. “Outside of summer, I usually sing with a choir called The Amabilis Singers based in New Westminster. Now under the direction of Anne Wilson Unger, Amabilis was started at Douglas College over 20 years ago under the direction of Diane Loomer, one of the College's recent Distinguished Alumni Kathie Lindstrom, Perinatal Program Manager from the Health Sciences Faculty, was honoured at the September meeting of the Doula Services Association. In recognition of her dedication and commitment to education for childbearing families and those that work with them, the Kathie Lindstrom Continuing award winners and now perhaps Canada’s leading choral music doyen.” In addition to SummerChor, Whalley performed this July with The Amabilis Singers at Kathaumixw, a “bi-annual world renowned, prestigious, invitation-by- audition only,” international choral festival held in Powell River. Whalley says his “choral music kick” started in 1989 after a chance overhearing of The Amabilis Singers rehearsing g £ one of the “great works” in the choral repertoire, Education Fund was established. This fund is to support the women who have trained as doulas, to attend continuing education opportunities. Anyone who would like to donate to this fund can do so by calling the Association at 604-5 15- 5588. * The Centre for Sport, ‘Teddy Bears Picnic, fora concert with a children’s choir. “The choir’s arrangement charmed me, and inspired me to do something about a long standing regret that | wasn't more involved in music since I couldn't play an instrument. | decided to join the choir and learn to sing. Last year, Whalley got serious. Combining vacation and leave without pay with a flexible schedule, he completed the first year of the Diploma in Music at Malaspina University college in Nanaimo as a voice major. Recreation and Wellness otters a variety of on-site services to employees and students of Douglas College, including chiropractic, physio and registered massage therapy. For details please see http:// www.douglas.be.ca/csrw/ wellness.htm. The Winner of the 50/50 is Jamie Michael of CEIT. Jamie and student aid both October 21 Noon at New West presents Faculty Recital Blair Fisher, trumpet Barrie Barrington, piano 12:30pm, Performing Arts Theatre October 28 Noon at New West presents UBC Symphonic Wind Ensemble Director Martin Berinbaum 12:30pm, Performing Arts Theatre The Dave Burgess Award When they hand out the award that bears his name, Douglas College faculty will be looking for people just like Dave Burgess. Dedicated, challenging and tireless, Burgess worked tor the College for 27 years. He was instrumental in setting up the Youth Justice Program, served on community boards for youth service agencies and presented at provincial, national and international conferences. He died on July 10, 2004, of cancer. ‘To commemorate his outstanding contribution, the Dave Burgess Award was established. The criteria for recipients will reflect the commitment to service and excellence Burgess brought to his career. ‘The award will go to a student in either the Youth Justice or Youth Care Counselling programs who has completed first year. Candidates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, performed college and community work and shown a special aptitude for their chosen field. The first award will be made next Fall. ‘To donate to the Dave Burgess Award, contact the Douglas College Foundation. ESL instructor Tom Whalley leads a double life as a tenor in two local choirs. Commenting on his choice of Malaspina, Whalley explained that “I wanted a more anonymous environment to risk learning new skills. Pma tenor, but no threat to Ben Hepner.” receive $654. . Douglas College is pleased to offer employees the opportunity to purchase Canada Savings Bonds by automatic payroll deduction. Forms are available in the Payroll office, room 4720. Deadline for submission of new applications or change forms is October 22. You can catch Whalley singing Friday, October 22 when The Amabilis Singers joins a touring British quartet, Cantabile, in the Massey Theatre in New Westminster (tickets at the door). Employees already enrolled in the CSB program need not complete any forms and current deductions will continue. For additional information, please contact Rosemary Small at 604-527-5375. * In DVST, Maxine Gracey moves to Departmental Assistant, replacing Susan McLean who has resigned. + INside Douglas College is published by the Communications & Marketing Office the first Tuesday of each month. Submissions and story ideas are welcome: deadline is 10 working days before publication. Send text-only files to INside editor, CMO, Room 4700, New Westminster Campus; e-mail to winterst@douglas.bc.ca; or call 604-527-5325. Printed by the Douglas College Printshop.