Events Calendar | Gayle Jackson's (right) enthusiasm for sharing her culinary skills and working in the community was November 13-December 18 The Amelia Douglas Gallery presents 7he Human Canvas ‘Tattoo photography by Ron Long Info 604-527-5723 SPICE December 6 Community Music School presents Group Student Recital 2pm, Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre Info 604-527-5469 | CUPBOARD a remembered by her colleagues and graduates of the Hotel and Restaurant Management Program. Employees bid farewell to popular instructor ‘Chef Gayle’ Douglas employees and students remember Gayle Jackson as an enthusiastic colleague and teacher who was dedicated to using her talents to better the community. Jackson, a Hotel and Restaurant Management (HORM) instructor, passed away on November 4. “Gayle was always ready for something new. She took her professional upgrading seriously and spoke enthusiastically about her professional development activities,” says HORM Chair Mark Elliott. Jackson's passion for teaching was evident from the beginning, says colleague Steve Rowe, who was on the selection committee when she was hired 11 years ago. During her interview, Jackson spoke Institute. about her work at Picasso Café, where underprivileged youth were brought in to get training and job skills in the restaurant industry. “It suggested that she would be an instructor who cared deeply for her students. That proved to be the case,” says Rowe. Jackson volunteered to oversee the catering at many dinner-dance events put on by HORM students. “It was always rewarding to see Gail lead her white- jacketed students out of the kitchen to accept a round of applause from the guests in appreciation of their efforts,” says Rowe. And her zeal was infectious. “Gayle always worked so hard and brought her love for food and the kitchen to all she taught. The respect I now have for a kitchen came from Gayle,” says HORM graduate Ashleigh Topliss. While teaching at Douglas, Jackson remained dedicated to sharing her love of cooking with the community, running Gayle’s Kitchen at Pinetree Community Centre. Jackson passed away after taking ill in mid-September. A celebration of her life was held November 12. “She could be counted on to volunteer for committee work, provide useful insight and most importantly, to add her special brand of good cheer and warmth to faculty meetings and get-togethers. Chef Gayle is missed by students, faculty and staff and we offer our condolences to her family,” says Rowe. Former Creative Writing instructor dies Ron Jeffels, a former Creative Writing instructor at Douglas College and past president of Okanagan College (1975-1980), passed away at age 87 on November 18. Following his retirement from a distinguished career in post secondary education, Jeffels remained an active writer and began teaching at Douglas. He first worked at the University of British Columbia (UBC) as an associate professor of French language and literature, then as an assistant to then-UBC president John Barfoot Macdonald. Following his presidency at Okanagan College, Jeffels worked at the University of Victoria and the Open Learning A memorial service for Jeffels was held on November 28 in North Vancouver. December 6 Douglas College Choral Society presents Gloria by Antonio Vivaldi and other glorious works for Christmas 7:30pm, Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre General Admission $15 Seniors/Students $12 Tickets at the door or call 604-520-0172 December 7 Community Music School presents Suzuki Student Recital 2pm, Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre Info 604-527-5469 The folks behind the success of A Class Act (from left): Associate Vice President External Relations Hazel Postma, Administration Assistant External Relations and Administration Yvonne Mostert, Alumni Officer Andrew Senjack, Foundation Development Officer Alexis Smith and Foundation Assistant Tracy Green. 11th annual A Class Act was a Fhai affair The David Lam atrium was the scene of spirited bidding, Thai dancing and music at the mth annual A Class Act. Douglas College Foundation staff, with assistance from Hotel and Restaurant Management students, Facilities and Chartwells, hosted a successful event that featured wine, beer and chocolate sampling, live and silent auctions, ‘Thai entertainment and a chance to meet and mingle. The October 24 event raised more than $30,000 for student aid with the money going to departments and programs that sold tickets and solicited auction items. “A lot of planning goes into such an event,” says Hazel Postma, associate vice president external relations, “but it certainly paid off in terms of guest satisfaction, student involvement, money raised and in promoting the College in the TriCities community.” uglas llege Theatre Coordinator Allan Lysell, with Associate Vice President External Relations Hazel Postma, brought a bit of Scottish spirit to this year's Thailand-themed A Class Act.