INSIDE DOUGLAS COLLEGE / FEBRUARY 27, 1990

 

 

 

Donation allows College to expand Asian
collection in library

ultural and economic links be-

tween the Lower Mainland
and the Pacific Rim continue to
grow, and the New Westminster
branch of the Hong Kong Bank of

 

Canada is strengthening the ties at
Douglas College.

The Hong Kong Bank of
Canada has donated $3,000 to the
Douglas College Foundation. The

 

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funds are earmarked for the pur-
chase of Asian study materials.

“The donation will help the
Douglas College library purchase
books and literature relating to
Asian studies,” says Greg Sprung,
Assistant Manager and Vice Presi-
dent of the Columbia Street branch
of the Hong Kong Bank of Canada.

“Hopefully, it will help the Col-
lege expand its library materials in
an area where we have a strong in-
terest ourselves.”

Joan Wenman, Chief Librarian
at Douglas College, says the library
can put the money to good use.
“Three thousand dollars is a sig-
nificant amount of money, and we
appreciate very much the oppor-
tunity to expand and strengthen
our collection in this area,” says
Wenman.

Wenman says the donation will

help to support and expand the
Asian curriculum and the teaching
function of the College. “It will
strengthen our existing collection
in three significant areas — Asian
languages, Chinese and Japanese
history, and business management.

“Japanese business practices
are studied a great deal, so we will
also strengthen our business collec-
tion,” she adds.

Local businesses who have con-
tact with the Pacific Rim may
benefit as well. “Since the focus of
the donation is on continued and
expanding contact with Pacific Rim
countries, we will be getting some
general material that might be of in-
terest to the local business com-
munity,” says Wenman. @

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Senior Personnel Assistant Kris Remmen recently celebrated her 40th
birthday. Her friends at the College made sure it was a birthday she’ll
never forget. The party came complete with balloons and a singing

telegram.

 

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