College briefs

 

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Entertainment 1993 books are now avail-
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discounts and two-for-one deals for res-
taurants, sports, family and entertainment
attractions, hotels and other businesses.
The cost is $42.80. Contact Wendy at
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?® Help the United Way

A BCGEU member is needed to act as a

representative with the United Way at a
meeting on October 8. Please call Mark

Crozet at 5359.

?® Thanks for your help
Christine Worsley of Accounting sends her
thanks to all those who assisted during
the Fall registration, the first using the
new Banner system. She sends special
thanks to Carol Nelson for her help in
training and support.

¢® Calendar reminder

A reminder to all departments that
material for the Calendar must be
prepared and submitted to the Registrar’s
Office by January 8, 1993.

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1991 GMC Tracker 4X4. Fully loaded,
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1986 Toyota Camry LE. Standard. Just
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1967 Vauxhall Viva. Runs well. Body in
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Thomas Haney up and running

Pack up the office on Friday. Unpack Saturday. Offer classes in a brand-new campus shared
with a brand-new high school on Tuesday.

Considering the tall order facing staff and faculty, the inaugural day of classes on Septem-
ber 8 at Douglas College’s Maple Ridge campus on went off without a hitch. Well, almost.

"We were still putting some whiteboard on the walls and getting our computers set up. We
also had PA announcements from the high school being sent into college classrooms but
that problem was sorted out. Things have gone very smoothly when you look at what was
involved," offered Pat Floyd, Thomas Haney Centre’s Douglas College Director.

What was involved for Floyd and his four staffers included registering students at the old
College offices near Maple Ridge Secondary, selling texts and moving College offices into
the new campus during the Labour Day weekend.

"We were busy, busy, busy. The staff worked hard and put in long hours, but just about
every class is full and we're pleased with that."

Within its first week, 30 of Thomas Haney Centre’s 35 sections were either full or within
four students of capacity.

"It’s hard to define the typical Thomas Haney student, we seem to have three," said Floyd.
"There are people who live in Maple Ridge, for whom we are the first choice. We have stu-
dents from the Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam area who find us a 50-50 choice with the
New Westminster campus. Then we have what you might call the reluctant students who
are here because they couldn’t get the course they wanted in New Westminster."

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It's Official

College employees are invited
to the opening ceremonies at
Thomas Haney Centre, which
will be held on October 22
beginning at 2pm.

Employees are welcome to

attend, provided their atten-

dance does not result in disruption
of instructional or support activities.
Staff attendance must be approved
by the employee’s supervisor.

 

The afternoon will feature messages from

dignitaries such as Minister of Education Anita Hagen,

College President Bill Day, and representatives from School District No. 42 and other
government bodies. Guided tours will take place following the ceremonies.

Thomas Haney Centre is located at 23000 116th Avenue in Maple Ridge. a