President’s Message — Douglas College Student Society I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all new and returning students to Douglas College. The student society takes an active part in representing all students in various ways. We continually strive to ensure all students are given fair access and representation in our college community. The student society’s main goal is to provide a strong voice on behalf of students, both within the college and externally through the Ministries responsible for our education dollars. We also ee t WRITING PROFESSION aE provide the students with services needed while they study at Douglas college. Each program in the college has a / representative position available that are obtained through an election process . The elections are held both in the fall and / (PFRU 100) winter semesters and each position is held for a-one year period. If you are interested in helping out, or in working within the Douglas College Student Society please run in the fall elections. GET INVOLVED !!!!!. If you’ve noticed the construction going on north east of the Library, that is the new student building . A model of the student building is Ever thought of becoming a professional available to view outside the student society office. The building is expected to be completed in March or April of 1997. \ writer? Why not put your natural writing Please feel free to drop in room 2780 or call us at 527-5110 if you have any questions or concerns or suggestions. and communications skills to work for Remember it’s your money we spend. Once again, welcome and best wishes for an enjoyable year. you! meats PRFU 100 - 050 (Thursdays 7-10pm) is an introduction to the writing profession ee open to all Douglas College students. Sse: | You'll learn what it takes to be a , | professional writer--how writers write, Katrina Lennax : what happens in the workplace, and how President Douglas College Student Society publications are produced in a client- based setting. PFRU 100 is transferable to UBC, UVIC, Barbeque at David Lam Campus September 5th OLA, and Malaspina University College. 3:30ish For more information about this program call Hal Gray at 527-5292. Barbeque at Maple Ridge Campus September 13th 3:30ish IN \ Douglas College CALL ANSWER. FOR MESSAGES THAT areEIOO% FLAKEY ROOMMATE PROOF. No more trying to decode messages scribbled on the back of Cheese Puff bags. Because Call Answer from BC TEL takes clear, concise messages when you're away from home. Or on the line. And when you sign up for new telephone service, you get two months free. Which CALL BCTEL OR VISIT YOUR 60 DAYS FREE NEW WESTMINSTER PHONEMART" will alleviate the frustration of roommates taking your messages. Call Answer does not, however, alleviate the frustration of trying to get roommates to BC TEL scrub their own tile mildew. y P| *Offer applies to new telephone service subscribers only. Some restrictions apply. The. Other Press September 3.1996. 5