Events Calendar All events take place at the New Westminster Campus unless otherwise noted. Touch of brass ensemble Noon at New West February 7 12:30pm, Performing Arts Theatre Claudia Casper, novelist Literature Alive February 11 7pm, Room 1809 The College and the world: reflections on community February 13 College-wide PD day To register: 604-527- 5440 Our future: works by children of Douglas College employees February 13 - March 13 Amelia Douglas Gallery Opening reception February 13, 3:30- 6:30pm Budget forum February 21 4-5:30pm, room 1614 Families, prison, and lifelong learning January 27 was Family Literacy Day across Canada, but the staff and students of the Prison Education Program at the Burnaby Correctional Centre for Women celebrated for the whole week. “Most of the students involved in the Prison Education Program are parents,” says Carla Bullinger, Instructor. “Even though they may be currently separated from their children they are like every other parent; they want to learn how they can be better parents and create a positive learning and living environment for their children. That is the best reason for celebrating families and lifelong learning.” To this end, the Prison Education Department hosted the Keys to Family Literacy, an alternative learning program for parents in conflict with the law, November 6-8 at Douglas College. The Keys to Family Literacy promotes reading, writing, listening, speaking, and parenting. A number of community groups and agencies attended, as well as faculty and staff from the College. “In the three days we spent together we engaged in role plays, thought about how family literacy might fit into our programs and networked with colleagues whose paths we share but seldom have the chance to meet,” says Bullinger. “The value of the training extended far beyond the content of the manual. Our assumptions and philosophies of family literacy and adult education were challenged. We had to articulate and sometimes reframe our understanding of adult education. Even though we, as educators, are in the business of examining and challenging underlying assumptions, it- still doesn’t come easy when yours are at stake. It was incredibly stimulating to engage in this dialogue, to view things through a different lens and to be challenged both personally and professionally.” Instructors donate dollars for education Instructors in the Commerce and Business Administration Department care about education. In fact, they care so much that they recently donated $40,000 to the College Foundation, creating an entrance scholarship and an award. “The money was raised by Check out some new books about Vancouver this month, available at the College library. Namely Vancouver: A Hidden History of Vancouver Place Names by Tom Snyders Did you know that Dufferin Street in New Westminster was named after Lord Dufferin, Get reading with the College library Governor General of Canada when New Westminster was the capital of British Columbia in 1872? Bad Date: The Lost Girls of Vancouver's Low Track by Trevor Greene The harrowing mystery of 31 missing prostitutes from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighbourhood comes from the author's interviews with the families of the missing women and with the police. The Door IS Open: Memoir of a Soup Kitchen Volunteer by Bart Campbell The author reflects on several years spent volunteering at a skid row drop-in centre in Vancouver. faculty and administration members through project work and consulting contracts,” says Dean Jim Sator. “I certainly hope we'll be able to attract matching dollars from outside sources like alumni.” The donation creates the Faculty of Commerce and Business Entrance Scholarship and the Faculty of Commerce and Business Award. Briefly Just say clay Join Joan Barnet, ESL instructor, and Fraser Valley Potter’s Guild member at Clay 2002, a juried exhibition of work by Lower Mainland ceramic artists. “Many FVPG members are well known professional potters, so it will be high calibre work,” promises Barnet. This event takes place February 24 to March 30 at the Evergreen Cultural Centre; opening reception February 24, 4-6pm. Also, the results of Joan’s educational leave are now ready for viewing by the College community. Go to -bc.ca/easl/ barnet where you'll find an www.dougl annotated resource list for ESL teachers and students. Joan will soon be offering workshops through Douglas Development on how this site can be used. Participate in career fairs The Douglas College Alumni Association will be hosting two Career Fairs this year. The Criminal Justice Exploration Fair 2002 will be held Tuesday, February 19, 9am-4pm at the New Westminster Campus. The Career Exploration Fair 2002 will be held Monday March 11, 9am-4pm at the New Westminster Campus. To participate, please call Tina Perret of the Alumni Association at 604-527- S87. Reg office moves The Registrar’s Office would like to welcome Ashifa Manji as the new Associate Registrar of Records and Systems. Also, Chery] Tailleur moves from Admissions Officer to International Admissions Nancy's a winner! Congratulations to Nancy Gowan (instructor, Psychiatric Nursing) winner of December's 60/ 40 Payroll Lottery. Nancy takes home $814.80 and student aid increases by $543.20. Seeking summer rental Cathy Griffen of Centre 2000 is interested in renting some accommodation on the Sunshine Coast (Gabriola, Mayne etc) for herself and her husband for two weeks in July, preferably but not necessarily the middle two weeks of the month. Ifyou have something she might be interested in please contact her at Cathy_Griffin@douglas.bc.ca or local 5842. Orchid ensemble Noon at New West February 21 12:30pm, Performing Arts Theatre Suzuki play-in with Sunshine Coast Group February 23 Info: 604-527-5469 Triple your fun and triple the fund week February 25 - March 1 Info: 604-527-5876 Piano recital Noon at New West February 28 12:30pm, Performing Arts Theatre College Values provide spark of inspiration In December's INside, the College Values Task Group encouraged all College employees to think about our Values and incorporate them in our work. Employees were asked to write a short description of how they are using or plan to use the Values. To participate, e-mail or send your thoughts by campus mail to the Values Task Group, c/o Jennifer Kirkey, Douglas Development or kirkeyj@douglas.bc.ca. February's submission comes from Geraldine Street, Faculty, Health Sciences Continuing Education. “T began using the College values last spring to promote programs in continuing education. We believe in the power of dreams and in the power of education to make them come true was the statement I used to promote our Natural Health and Healing Program. Since that time I have referred to the values often. They renew my strength and guide my thinking especially when I'm faced with difficult issues or situations in my day to day work in continuing education. As a participant in the Continuing Education/Centre 2000 Merger discussions, I have used the values to bring some clarity to my thoughts when they are in a muddle. In the classroom, I have reminded adult learners that ‘honouring the contribution and worth of all individuals is something that we value at Douglas College. When my work seems a little overwhelming, the values help me to renew my sense of direction. They provide that spark of inspiration with value words like ‘invite everyone into the excitement and curiosity of learning’, and creative and critical thinking and the will to challenge and be challenged’. In working with the external community, the values provide a framework for that work and guide decision making related to program development and delivery. When I ask myself what I value most about Douglas College, the answer is people. The people I work with and the people who participate in College learning activities. For me the values have meaning because they are all about people.” A fond farewell Deb McFadyen of Co-op Education worked her last day at Douglas College on February 1. “To all the wonderful people I know at Douglas College: Thank you, farewell, and I’ll miss you! I am happy to tell you that I have accepted a position with the National Research Council, but Iam sad to say goodbye. In some small way each one of you have helped me realize my dream and reach my goal. For this I am truly grateful. I wish you well, Debra McFadyen, Co-op Education.” ER baby Lisa Pinoni of Employee Relations gave birth toa baby boy on Sunday, January 27th. Welcome aboard, baby Pinoni! Staff moves In the Registrars Office, Rita Fahrnkopf moves from BC Benefits Officer to Admissions Officer, while in International Education Yoshi Takano moves from auxiliary to regular as International Education Assistant. In the Bookstore, Will Wronski is the new Bookstore Shipper/Receiver. 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 working days before publication. Send text-only files to INside editor, CMO, Room 4700, New Westminster Campus; e-mail to winterst@douglas.bc.ca; or call 604-527-5325. Printed by the Douglas College Printshop.