Events Calendar All events take place at the New Westminster Campus unless otherwise noted. “We Value..." Workshop Wed, Aug 30 10am-12pm Douglas Room Your opportunity to help shape Douglas College's values RSVP to Ginny Batke at 527-5439 Third Annual “Welcome Back" BBO Wed, Aug 30 12-2pm Upper Cafeteria (and outside deck, weather permitting) Join your colleagues over lunch, meet new faculty ct staff Bloom Within the Boom: Nurturing Urban Nature art exhibition Wed, Aug 30 to Fri Sept 29 Opening reception Thurs, Sept 7, 4:30-7:30pm Amelia Douglas Gallery featuring the work of Jennifer McEachern Continuing Education Open House Tues, Sent 19 7-9pm Fourth floor, Performance Theatre Foyer A great introduction to courses, programs, workshops and conferences 30" Anniversary Open House Fri, Nov 3 & Sat, Nov 4 New Westminster Campus Stay tuned for special info flyers in your mailbox First Nations Centre seeks partnerships Building partnerships, improving communication and changing perceptions are three key goals of Douglas College's First Nations Services Coordinator. Dave Seaweed discussed his plans with a group of about Open House nears 30 College employees ata lunch meeting on June 21, National Aboriginal Awareness Day. Seaweed stressed the importance of building partnerships between the First Nations Centre and High school students got some “hands-on” experience in the chemistry lab at the 1997 Exploration Fair at the David Lam Campus. College programs and departments are now preparing their mini-classes and displays for the 30th Anniversary Open House on November 3 & 4 at the New Westminster Campus. Briefly The leisure files In honour of Bev Miller’s retirement (effective August 31), a party will be held on Tues, Sept 19 at 7pm in the Boardroom. Everyone is welcome. Ifanyone would like to donate to a gift, please contact Kathleen Wallden (Room 2832, local 5121). Wedding bells The most recent news in the Finance area is that Danita Kremer from Accounts Payable is getting married in November. Names in the news In June, Douglas College instructor Tim Frick was interviewed by CBC TV program The Paralympians forashow to be aired in November. Frick, who is head coach of the Canadian women’s wheelchair basketball team, will be heading to Sydney, Australia with the team to compete in the Paralympics October 18-29. Summer enrollment up Good news from the Registrar's Office: 3,629 students are attending the summer semester this year, up by more than 400 from summen 1999. Lotto mania The May 60/40 employee lottery winner was Mia Gordon of Administration at DLC. Mia took home $828, while student aid increases by $552: The Foundation would like to thank Mia for her generous contribution back to the Foundation. June’s 60/40 winner was Physics technician Jim Clogg. Jim takes home $812.40 while student aid increases by $541.60. On the road Psychiatric Nursing Instructor Melodie Hull headed off to Chiapas, Mexico for the month of July. She was slated to teach elementary school in Spanish and English as well as to present health care classes for parents once aweck. What an adventure! Douglas College's various departments. He hopes to put together proposals for joint educational and training efforts in each discipline. These proposals could be funded through the Aboriginal Special Project Fund of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology. The fund’s purpose is to increase participation, success and retention rates for Aboriginal learners. For more information or to participate, please contact Seaweed at 527-5565. Inacalk entitled “The Nature of the First Nations Student,” Seaweed described the hurdles many First Nations students face at Douglas College. While many of these — such as financial pressures— are shared with the general student population, First Bits and bites Thirty-one Douglas College employees took part in the Commuter Challenge 2000 on Clean Air Day, June 7 — not bad fora first try! The annual event is aimed at highlighting the benefits of reducing vehicle trips to the workplace. More than 90 organizations took part, and Please Mum took top spot in Douglas College's category with 94 per cent participation. Congratulations to the growing gull family chat has made its home ina planter outside the Student Services office at New Westminster Campus. The three newborn chicks (weights unavailable at press time) appear to be doing just fine. The Spay and Neuter Society's rescued cats need homes. Each has had its spay/neuter operation, vaccination and tattoo. Cost to adopt is $60 and includes a vet visit. For Nations students also face both culture shock and language difficulties. “It’s a bit of a challenge,” Seaweed said, adding that he tries to both help the students fecl at home and encourage them to be more self-reliant. “My ultimate goal is student success.” Part of Seaweed’s mandate involves changing the non- Native community's perception of First Nations students. For example, many people believe that First Nations students receive free post-secondary education, Seaweed said. The reality, however, is that tribal councils typically fund only one or wvo students per year, and due to the bureaucratic red tape involved in accessing that funding, it’s often preferable for students to simply apply fora lent loan. more information, please call Marilyn at 521-6114. Car for sale 1997 Dodge Neon, 4-dr., 4-spd, metallic emerald green, power steering, air conditioning, CD player w/removable faceplate, snow tires, 63,000 km. Asking price $9,000. Call Scott Walton at 460- 8579. Staff on the move In the CMO, freelance writer and BCIT expat Michael Laycock moves into the editor's chair here at INside until Christmas while Tracey Winters takes on coordination of the Douglas College 30" Anniversary Open House (Nov. 3 & 4). Christine David moves from Bookstore Clerk to Coursepack/Copyright Co- ordinator. Michele Perry moves from Computer Support Assistant to Computer Technician-Help Desk in Systems. Naseem Babul moves into regular status as Thanks, Neal On June 16, Douglas College Board member Neal Nicholson (left) was awarded a pen by Graeme Bowbrick, Minister of Advanced Education Training and Technology. The gift was in recognition of the hard work by Neal and the Board during the David Lam Campus advocacy campaign. Their efforts led to funding that will allow the campus to open a summer semester in May 2001. Departmental Assistant in Educational Services, replacing Rosita Wan who moves to Commerce/ Business as Clerk Typist, replacing Barb Bowles who is Moving to Continuing Education, replacing Phyllis Mitchell who retired. Karol Heselton moves into the regular position of CAEP Facilitator in Student Development- ASE, replacing Patti Roos who has moved into the BOE program. Judy Weiss moves from auxiliary to regular as Departmental Assistant in the Centre for Sport/ Reereation/Wellness. Chris Larson moves from Info Services Assistant to Records Assistant in the Office of the Registrar, replacing Davinder Dhillon who has moved to the Switchboard. Delinah Marples moves from auxiliary to regular as Information Services Assistant replacing Chris Larson. Colleen Bradley moves from sub to permanent as Admissions Officer. Jessy Kainth moves from auxiliary to regular as CE Assistant Registration Clerk replacing Colleen. Cathi Frank moves from auxiliary to regular as Program Assistant [in Centre 2000. At Facilities/Site Services, Wade Shestaka moves from auxiliary to regular BSW at David Lam. Danean Gray moves from Centre 2000 to Departmental Assistant in Personnel. Tammy Drummond moves from auxiliary to regular as DLS Graphic Designer (replacing Ron Panthaky who has resigned). Please welcome two new administrators: Janis Lindsay, Dean Child Family & Community Studies, and Rosemary Small, Manager Payroll Services. INside Douglas College is published by the Communications & Marketing Office the first Tuesday of each month. Submissions and story ideas are welcome; deadline is working 10 days before publication. Send text-only files to INside editor, CMO, Room 4700, New Westminster Campus: email to laycockm@ douglas.bc.ca; or call 527-5048. Printed by the Douglas College Printshop.