INSIDE DOUGLAS COLLEGE /JULY 3, 1990

 

 

Alumni action at Open House ’90

Dir College Alumni
have a lot to look forward
to this fall during Open
House ’90. Plans for the two day
extravaganza, November 16 and
17 are in high gear with the Alum-
ni Association playing a key role
in the organizational design.

The Alumni planners are put-
ting their heads together to ensure
that members are well repre-
sented. Board member Heather
Campbell, who represents the
Alumni Association on the Open
House Planning Committee, says
ideas are rolling in, and details are
being worked out during on-going
committee meetings.

“Alumni members will be
made to feel at home,” says
Campbell. “We’re thinking of
having a place for Alumni to drop
in and chat, or perhaps a reception
room.”

“Some of the people who used

to work or study at Douglas Col-
lege, haven’t even been in the new
building yet,” she says. By having
a festival atmosphere, with
clowns, hands-on demonstrations,
exhibits and live entertainment,
“Open House will be an ideal time
to look around and show off the
College to their kids.”

Campbell says the Alumni As-
sociation is also planning a basket-
ball game and Homecoming party
to coincide with Open House.
“We're bringing in some American
Basketball teams and the competi-
tion will be strong.”

After the game, and a day of
exploring the College, thirsty
Open House visitors may like to
wet their whistle with a cold brew.
“A Pub Night has been proposed
and would be planned in conjunc-
tion with the Student Society,”
Campbell says.

Of course there’s always the

possibility that one might bump
into Alumni vendors. “We want
to get members involved in as
many activities as possible,” says
Campbell. “Maybe we'll set up
stands and sell popcorn.

“We've also planned our an-
nual general meeting for Saturday
afternoon,” she says, “and we’re
inviting a special guest speaker.”

With a keen group of planners
behind them, Alumni members
can rest assured that Open House
“90 will offer them much more
than just a few days to reminisce.

As the word spreads about the
“event of the year”, excitement is
building throughout the College
and in the community. “Members
that I’ve spoken to are really look-
ing forward to coming back for a
visit,” Cambell says. “I’m excited
about Open House,” she adds “it’s
going to be a lot of fun.”

 

 

 

 

 

BURSARY ESTABLISHED FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM:
(left to right) Mark Crozet (Director of Resource Development), and Bill Day
accept a cheque for $5,000 from Jennifer Silvera, Vice President
Administration, United Properties Ltd. and Bill Strain, Chairman of the
Residential Construction Institute of B.C. The money will be used to establish
the United Properties and Canadian Homebuilders Association Bursary which
will assist students in the Residential Construction program at Douglas College.

Dip You
Know....?

e e @ eAconstruction site caused
unexpected delays in the opening of
Douglas College. Prefabricated
portables were left unfinished
amidst a sea of mud while a
desperate search for an “instant
campus” ensued. As a result, the
first classes at Douglas College
ended up being scattered
throughout the college region in
about 20 different locations includ-
ing halls, church basements, and
schools. In September 1970, with
no buildings to speak of, students
and faculty were rushing around
trying to make it to class on time,
and officials were scrambling to
find additional space.

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