(| N S] C e November 2007 IN Douglas College The Douglas College Newsletter | New Westminster Campus, David Lam Campus, Surrey Training Centre Health Sciences hits the road Walk past the Health Sciences offices and you will hear the sounds of packing, taping and shredding as employees prepare for their move to the new Health Sciences Centre at the David Lam Campus. During December, Health Science faculty and staff — along with computers, lab and classroom equipment — will move into the state- of-the-art facility. All New Westminster-based Health Sciences programs, except for Dental Assisting, are making this logistically challenging move. Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Health Information Management and Health Care Support Worker programs all shift to join the Dispensing Optician program in Coquitlam. To ensure classes will begin on January 7, the hard work of several key departments is required. Sticking to a strict schedule, designed to move over 1,000 students, 135 employees and $1.5 million in equipment, teams in Health Sciences, Facilities Services, the Centre for Education and Information Technology (CEIT) and the Library are all ready for action. Facilities will set up offices, phones, and conduct orientation sessions. The unpacking begins on December 27, Health Sciences faculty and staff will meet on campus in the first week of December and tour the building, receive office keys in preparation for the move. CEIT will install classroom equipment including monitors, projectors, and computer consoles as well as set up staff and faculty computer stations. CEIT staff will also help train employees on new equipment and software applications. The Library staff is moving 5,000 books, DVDs, and Health Sciences department assistant, Maureen Clarke is poised to pack for the December move. videos currently in the Health Sciences collection into a newly renovated space. Health Sciences will hold a series of student meetings throughout November to help them prepare for the transition. A series of events in Spring 2008 are planned to introduce all employees to the new space. The official opening of the building takes place on May 1 to give the public an opportunity to explore the new space and learn about available resources. For more information about the Health Sciences move, contact Joy Holmwood, Special Projects Officer, Office of the Vice President ~— Education, holmwj@ douglas.be.ca Twisted tale and revived stories at Douglas (1) A Macbeth offers a new spin ona classic tale in this Charles Marowitz adaptation. (r) Ten Lost Years explores the heart warming and courageous stories of Canada's Depression years. The Theatre and Stagecraft departments present a new twist on a classic tale and revisit true stories past in two upcoming productions. A Macbeth and Ten Lost Years launch the 2007-2008 seasons as shows 97 and 98 in the build up to the rooth production in March 2008. A Macbeth takes a new look at the struggle of man versus nature. In this Charles Marowitz adaptation of Shakespeare's standard, Lady Macbeth takes centre stage. Director John Cooper moves A Macbeth in yet another direction, as events open in a co-ed Catholic school classroom. The action then follows a young student's experience as he comes to understand the Macbeth story. Ten Lost Years explores the true, heartwarming and moving account of Canadians who overcame the Depression. The play, adapted and complied by Cheryl Swan and Scott Swan, originated from Vancouver Sun reporter Barry Broadtoot’s book, Zén Lost Years — Memories of Canadians Who Survived the Depression. ‘The play brings to life an array of colourful characters, songs from the era and offers stories told in the words of the people who lived each moment. A Macbeth runs from November 9-17 in the Studio ‘Theatre. 7en Lost Years runs from November 16-24 in the Performing Arts Theatre. Both plays have evening and special matinee performances. Check the Douglas College Events Calendar at http://www. douglascollege.ca/events for full details. Quote of the Month “Fallen leaves lying on the grass in the November sun bring more happiness than the daffodils,” - Cyril Connolly (english critic and editor, 1903-1974)