Events Budget '98 David Zieroth Reading Mythologies Community Music School C i d College-wide presentation How | Joined Humanity at Last _ paintings by Michael Downs Student Recital a en a fs Wed. May 6, 4-6pm Thurs. May 7, 2pm until May 29 Sun. May 24, 2pm Room 1812/1814 Amelia Douglas Gallery Amelia Douglas Gallery Performing Arts Theatre All events take place at the New Westminster Campus unless otherwise noted. aes, Rogal to read May 26 “You always have people—especially writers—preaching the way, the life, the truth. And as I see it, it’s mostly neat little lies—usually beautifully told lies, definitely—but still, a lie’s a lie. As my brother says, “There are three sides to every story: Yours, mine, and the truth.”” Actor, director, writer of poetry and short stories—Stan Rogal brings a unique and darkly comic perspective to the Canadian literary scene. Known for his carefully crafted, provocative and often bizarre tales of love and the everyday, he invites readers to “get their feet wet, their hands dirty, to dig in and figure out what’s going on.” A Vancouverite now based in Toronto, Rogal received his BA (English major, Philosophy and Theatre minors) from SFU in 1982. In 1988, he was awarded his MA in English from York University. He is a member of the Playwrights Union and the League of Canadian Poets, and is co-artistic director of Bald Ego Theatre. Rogal is also the recipient of many writing awards and has been featured nationally on both radio and television. His Briefly Get set with CEPS Counsellor Michael Blefare advises that CEPS (Career Exploration and Planning Service for People with Disabilities), set up as a cooperative program of Capilano, Douglas, Kwantlen and Vancouver Community colleges, is now up and running. One-on-one personal career advising for people with permanent disabilities is available on a continuous- entry basis until September 1998. Call 990-7824 for more information. Sechelt summer Cabin by the sea available now and first half of July. Only $350/week; call Jean Hammer at 939-5777. Alpine spring Spacious four-bedroom log home (sleeps eight- 12) work has been published in several anthologies as well as a chapbook (In Search of the Emerald City; above/ground press, 1997) and various poetry books (available through Coach House Books, Exile Editions, ECW Press, Wolsack and Wynn). Douglas College is pleased to host Stan Rogal on Tuesday, May 26, as he reads from his two short story collections, Restless (Insomniac Press, 1998) and What Passes for Love (Insomniac Press, 1996). The reading will take place at 11am in Room 1620 of the College’s New Westminster Campus. Admission is free and everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call the Faculty of Language, Literature and Performing Arts at 527-5495. available in Whistler. Ski until June, then hike, bike, golf or just relax at Alpine Meadows. Spring/summer: $150 night (three nights minimum); weekly rates negotiable. Call Jill at local 5403 or at 266-2363. Tapadera time Quiet, secure, luxury 32' trailer available. On-site boat ramp, pool, sauna, laundry and more. Call Glen James at 435-9877 (pager 641-5210). Try co-op housing Want to live close to the College in a friendly, affordable environment? Physics instructor Jennifer Kirkey advises that Byrne Creek Housing Co-op has units available now. Call the co-op at 525-4191 or Jennifer at local 5236. Student scholars recognized In a new twist on a past tradition, this year the Douglas College Foundation recognized student achievers with a series of more personalized events. Replacing the old Awards Ceremony, the smaller- scale presentations allowed award donors, recipients and College representatives to meet in a more informal atmosphere filled with smiles and pride. Through events such as this, this spring the Foundation was able to distribute approximately $120,000 to more than 300 deserving students. Shown here (left to right) at a special Board Meeting ceremony are Douglas College Faculty Associatior president Kevin Barrington-Foote; Criminology student Steven Sari (DCFA Award winner); Dean of Language, Literature and Performing Arts Lorna McCallum; Commerce and Business Administration student Shane Simpson (Schiller, Coutts, Weiler and Gibson Award winner); Science student Manpreet Girn (Biology Scholarship winner); Biology instructor Len Millis; Science student Cameron Raffari (Biology Scholarship winner); Accounting Management student Yi Cheng Chi (Douglas College Board Scholarship winner); and Board member Marilyn Rushton (with trusty guide dog Garth). Wedding wishes Commerce and Business Administration instructor Laurel Donaldson was married on April 11 to Bayu Eddy Widiyanto of Indonesia. Several College employees attended and enjoyed the beautiful ceremony at Robson Manor. All the best to you both! Congratulations also go out to Physics lab technician Jennifer Babiak, who is engaged to be married this August. Baby on board Student Development supervisor Liz Wilson is thrilled with the arrival of her first grandchild, Shane. The 9-Ib. girl made her appearance April 11, and took her first trip to the College (in Grandma's proud arms) 10 days later. West Van waterfront Furnished vacation home near Sunset Marina; two bedrooms plus loft, decks, view, 100 ft. of private beach. Call Cheryl Louie at 224-2293. Spring cheer Tannis Robinson of the Registrar's Office is the latest winner of the Foundation's 60/ 40 Payroll Draw, taking home $819.60 as student funds increase by $546.40. Student Placement Supervisor Patty Lewis announces changes in the Student Placement Office: Coquitlam Room A1040 Phone: 527-5739 Fax: 527-5893 Open Mon-Wed-Fri. until May 15. Re-opens Aug. 17. Contact: Colleen Romano New Westminster Room 4602 Phone: 527-5101 Fax: 527-5095 Open Mon-Fri, year-round. Contact: Florence Korstrom Also, please remember that project applications for the 1998/99 Work-Study Program are due June 5. For an application or more information, contact the Student Placement Office nearest you. Way to grow! Kudos to Pat Mossman, who splits her time between Disabled Student Services and the New Directions Program, for her professional achievement in becoming a Registered Psychologist. 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 days before publication. Send WordPerfect or MS Word files to INside editor, CMO, Room 4700, New Westminster Campus; email to dykemand@douglas.bc.ca; or call 527-5325. Printed by the Douglas College Printshop.