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August 21st, 1984

- The Other Press
Douglas College
P.O. Box 2503
New Westminster, B.C.
V3L5B2

Dear Students:

Itis my pleasure toextenda sincere welcome to allstudents,
new or returning, as we begin our new school year. Each of
you has aspirations for the future and expectation of the
college.:

I hope we will be able to assist you to achieve your _
aspirations and that we live up to your expectations. In this
time of economic crisis, we have experienced the effect of
financial restraint. Fourtunately, Douglas College has not
had to reduce services this year and, therefore, we will be «
making every effort to accommodate as many students as
possible. ©

As we begin OUurnew school year, anew group of
students will begin the task of producing your student
newspaper, The Other Press. The Other Press is published by
the Other Publications Society, and as a student of the

_ College, a portion of your fees will finance the costs of Gerry DellaMattia,

_ publication through a membership fee in The Other — Dean of Educational and Student Services

_ Publications Society. You are the Society and I urge you to
consider active participation through the several volunteer
and paid positions available. You will find college faculty
and staff committed to assisting you to achieve the greatest
benefit from your studies. Do not hesitate to seek their

assistance. I hope you have an enjoyable and satisfying term.

 

August 22nd, 1984

Douglas College

P.O. Box 2503 i
New Westminster, B.C.
V3L 5B2

 

Welcome to Douglas College ! You are entering, or returning
to, a school of which you can be proud. Your faculty and staff
are highly qualified, andenthusiastically dedicated toyour

needs asastudent. You wili find qenerally excellent
instruction, a first class library, high quality student services,

and a good cafeteria. We are in hard times. You will notice
evidences of this from time to time. However, you can be

assured that the essential high quality of your education has
been maintained, through the cooperation of the faculty and
staff. Your student society is active, and provides provides an
effective political voice. It deserves your support and
involvement. Similarly, the college and the student body
need an active, critical student newspaper. This can happen
if numbers of students offer help as reporters and production
people. Check with the Other Press office for information.

. Douglas is an open community institution. Feel free to
criticize, enquire and advocate change. It is literally your
college. Become involved. .

 

William L. Day. President.

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