New food service options coming to campus By September, the upper cafeteria at the New West campus will feature a long awaited Tim Horton’s and a White Spot Triple-O’s. to secure these services. Students running for positions on the Douglas Students’ Union board of directors have been making promises for years about their commitment to making the Tim Horton’s dream a reality. So why now? The college’s contract with Chartwell’s, the company that provides food services for Douglas College, is due to expire this month. As a result, Douglas College turned to B.C. Bids last November to allow the bidding to begin for the exclusive contract of cafeteria services at both campuses. This process included no input whatsoever from the Douglas Students’ Union or their representatives, according to Director of Facilities Services, Terry Leonard. He also said he has not heard from the DSU for a long time. After a bidding process where prospective proposals were offered by many different companies for the school to decide upon, Chartwell’s bid was chosen. A part of Chartwell’s proposal included the installation of both a Tim Horton’s and a Triple-O’s White Spot. The new Tim Horton’s will be larger than the one put in at David Lam a couple of years ago, though it will carry tudents at the New Westminster campus have been all too aware of the ongoing renovations happening all over the campus. By now most ~~ students will have heard the long- awaited news that come September, they will be greeted by the sweet smells of Tim Horton’s coffee and the legendary taste of White Spot Triple-O’s sauce. While this decision is a welcome one for most students, one might ask why it has taken so long colours.” a similar selection. The White Spot Triple-O’s will take the Douglas College Wrap Up By John Morrison Ill and Shaylee Perez Scholarship opportunities The Irving K. Barber British Columba Scholarship Society offers scholarships to transfer students, international students, and students of aboriginal descent. The society is named after Irving K. Barber, whose $15 million contribution was matched by the provincial government and placed into endowment for student scholarships. The society has funded 563 scholarships totaling over $1.8 million as of last year. Check out bescholarship.ca for details on how to apply. For information on other forms of financial aid including bursaries and awards, visit the Douglas College Financial Aid office in room 2740 at New Westminster Campus, room A1030 place where the previous hamburger and fries section was in the cafeterica. “Tt’s a major facelift. We’re trying to create a more welcoming facade for the students. Upon completion, the only thing recognizable will be the tables and chairs.” Leonard told The Other Press of the renovations, “It’s all new flooring, walls In the interim, the downstairs deli has increased hours of operation and menu options. There’s also a coffee cart set up on the second floor near the front doors, though Leonard reports that it has been in low demand, despite higher expectations. The renovations are currently on schedule and the cafeteria is expected to open in time for fall semester. are coming down, new ceramics, new finishes, and both Tim Horton’s and White Spot have to be decorated in their respective at David Lam Campus. More Spanish available this fall The Modern Languages department is happy to announce that they will be offering another level of Spanish language courses. Previously, the highest level available was MODL 2252: Intermediate Spanish II. Scholars of the Spanish language will be happy to hear about the addition of MODL 2351: Spanish Language and Composition. The course will be available for the first time this fall. Instructor Margarita Sewerin reported that she felt “muy contenta y entusiasmada” (very happy and enthusiastic) to be able to offer the course, which is taught entirely in Spanish. DSU to increase campus community Douglas Students’ Union talks about their plans for summer, fall events, and upcoming campaigns. By John Morrisson Ill, News Editor irsten Hamilton, Women’s Liason kK for the Dougas Students’ Union, spoke to The Other Press about what the DSU has accomplished in their term so far, their plans to develop more student community on campus and future campaigns. “A lot of people say there’s no student life, no community feeling [at Douglas],” stated Hamilton, “Unless you play on a lounge of the Student Union Building by mid-August. Another tactic the DSU is employing to promote community is an increase of events. The Seventh Annual DSU Barbeque took place on June 25" and was described as a “huge, huge success” and their “most successful event so far.” The barbeque offered free food for students, an opportunity to speak to representatives of the DSU, and even door prizes. Between 400 and 500 students sports attended team or “A lot of people say there’s no student life, no community feeling ‘° oe [at Douglas] . . .. Unless you play on a sports team or work in the Par iol it’: ” an e school, school, it’s hard to meet people. ne it’s hard fen to meet people.” Developing community at Douglas College is top priority for the DSU. One of the ways they intend to accomplish this is by providing a comfortable and appealing venue at which students can socialize. “We want to create the opportunity for students to get to know other students and build more life at school so [they] are not just coming to school, going to class, and getting out of here as soon as possible.” Hamilton described renovations the DSU has planned for the upper lounge of the Student Union Building including the removal of old furniture, efforts to hire a contracting company in cooperation with the College, and adding new seating and tables. Their goal is to reopen the renovated 4 this is only beginning. There are more events in the works for the fall including barbeques and the return of pub nights in the upper lounge. Hamilton also described mainly Canadian Federation of Students-led campaigns that the DSU are promoting, including the Aboriginal Day of Action, students’ rights, and most importantly the campaign for to bring the U-Pass program to Douglas College. “We’re getting really, really close,” promises Hamilton. In an effort to advocate for the U-Pass program at Douglas, the DSU have been planning to lobby the Mayors’ Council, who are required to approve TransLink’s budget, which is yet to include anything about college U-Passes. Other campaigns that Hamilton showed a personal interest in is the introduction of more women-focused events and resources, especially with the temporary closure of the Women’s Centre. “As Women’s Liason, I want to push for more women’s events, providing a chance for women to get to know each other, and mothers to get to know each other,” Hamilton told The Other Press, emphasizing the importance of the opportunity “to build networks, and have a safe place that they can go to and talk and have resources if they need it.” If the DSU can deliver on their plans, the upcoming academic year could see a great expansion in campus community For more information about Douglas Students’ Union, you can visit the main floor of the Student Union Building at the New Westminster campus.