Democratizing legal education A unique new program that demystifies the law for anyone with a passion to learn is now available at Douglas College. The Diploma in Legal Studies opens the doors to any student who is interested in the law as a field of study. “The main philosophy of the program is to democratize legal education. The study of the Canadian legal system is a vital key for anyone involved in community activities, the public sector and the criminal justice system,” says Graeme Bowbrick, program coordinator. The two-year program covers a wide range of legal issues including the administration of justice, business and criminal law, criminal procedure New Animal Health Technology Program People interested in working with animals can now train for a rewarding career as a Registered Veterinary Technologist in Douglas College’s new Animal Health Technology program. “The rise in animal population in the Lower Mainland and shortage of training programs makes the demand for qualified animal health technologists quite high,” says veterinarian Dr. Pauline Chow, who co- coordinates the program with Dr. Diane Boyle. Students will enter this two- year diploma program covering and evidence, public law, constitutional and private law. “We also cover different aspects of legal research, legal remedies and the basic principles of legal reasoning,” says Bowbrick. Students can transfer into third-year of university degree programs, including the new minor in Legal Studies at Simon Fraser University. “Our program is unlike any other. All course instructors have law degrees as well as first hand experience in the legal system,” says Bowbrick. For more information about the Legal Studies Diploma contact Bowbrick at bowbrickg@douglas.bc.ca. veterinary surgery, radiology, laboratory and anesthesia procedures, thus enabling them to work in small and large animal veterinary clinics/ hospitals, animal shelters, rescue organizations, breeding facilities, farms, racetracks, research centres, zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks. “This program is the first of its kind in the Lower Mainland. Taught by practicing veterinarians, it will combine both theoretical and practical training in small and large animal nursing. The Veterinary community has been eagerly anticipating just such a program History is in the making this summer History buffs and aspiring writers can learn how to write the great historical novel. Douglas College’s Summer Institute in Historical Fiction brings history to life in a customized program that combines studies of historical fiction and techniques in creative writing, “This unique program is designed for people who want to immerse themselves in their passion for historical fiction,” says Creative Writing Chair Mary Burns. The Institute combines two courses—Studies in Fiction, an English literature offering, and Introduction to Historical Fiction Writing—from the Creative Writing department, so that students can study models of historical fiction as well as write their own. “Students begin by analyzing and discussing historical novels and short stories. They then may draw inspiration from any historical period they wish,” says Burns. Classes run consecutively, on a single day, with time set aside for special events, featured speakers and field trips. The Summer Institute runs for 13 consecutive Fridays from May 11 to August 3 at the New Westminster campus. The class size is limited and early application is advised. For more information contact Burns at 604-527-5289, practice what they've learned. Writing students for a long time,” say Dr. Boyle. Requirements for entry into the program include some work or volunteer experience in animal or veterinary settings, along with academic requirements in math, sciences and English. Based at the David Lam Campus, the program's first classes start in September. Enrolment is limited and the application deadline is May 1. For more information about the Animal Health Technology program call 604-777-6214 or visit www.douglascollege. ca/programs/animal-health-tech burnsm@douglas.bc.ca or www.douglascollege.ca/programs/ creative-writing | Briefly Douglas College is a member of the Translink Employer Pass Program (EPP), which offers cost-reduced annual transit passes to employees. Employees pay for the transit passes through Payroll deduction. New participants may enrol in any month. Deadline to enrol for start of June is April 18. Please contact Nancy Constable at 5774 or constablen@douglas.bc.ca for more information. * The Departments of Theatre and Stagecraft awarded Douglas College student Lindsay K. with a 30gb iPod for filling out an audience survey at the March ts performance of Loose Ends. Stay tuned for another exciting contest next Fall! * INside Douglas College is published by the Communications & Marketing Office the first Tuesday of each month. Submissions and sto text-only files to INside editor, CMO, Room 4700, New Westminster Campus; e-mail to parryk@douglas.be.ca; or call 604-527-5547. If you are in danger of losing your Aeroplan points under the new rules introduced by Aeroplan a few months ago there is another option— donate them to Douglas College Foundation. The Foundation will use the points to buy airline tickets for students who are studying abroad or doing practicum and work placements overseas. You can donate your Aeroplan points throughout the month of May. Watch your inbox for Groupwise updates. The Foundation website has full details and the forms required to make your donation. For more information call Andrew Senjack at 604-777-6171. * Susan Wasserman, English instructor, recently won a gold medal in her age division in Pacific Road Runners’ “First Half” Half Marathon, held in Vancouver on February 11. * Susan McCaslin, English instructor, was awarded a Canada Council grant for 2007-08 to complete a diptych of poetic sequences entitled “The Demeter Poems.” Her work has appeared recently in Prism International and will appear shortly in the literary journal, A Room of Ones Own. She has also had a new volume of poetry called Lifting the Stone accepted for publication by Seraphim Editions in Ontario (2007). * Maria Iaquinta, Learning Specialist in the Centre for Students with Disabilities, completed her PhD in Counselling Psychology from 4 UBC. Her dissertation thesis was entitled The Experience and Meaning of Career Decision- making as Lived by Women with Brain Injury. * Delinah Marples, husband Dean, daughter Mikayla and Namma Triena welcomed 7lbs 150z Kaleb Nicholas Ginter to their family. Kaleb arrived at 12:17 pm on February 27. *k CEIT"s Adriana Arroyave gave birth to a baby girl Juanita on February 28. * In the Registrar’s Office Annette Kahlon moves from auxiliary to permanent Information Services Assistant. Marla Martin moves to her new role as Admissions Officer upon returning from maternity leave. * In Health Sciences, Hanna Pham joins the College as the new Dispensing Optician Option Program Lab Tech, replacing Robert Dawson who took early retirement, and Sapna Singa moves from sub to regular as Departmental Assistant II. * Lezelle Mignot moves from auxiliary to regular as Program Assistant I in the Training Group. * Anne Swinton and Chris Hubert move from Website Graphics Specialists to Web Designer in the Communications and Marketing Office. * ry ideas are welcome; deadline is 10 working days before publication. Email Printed by the Douglas College Printshop.