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In Germany, the first day of winter is
called “Winteranfang” . .. which seems to
suit the biting weather we’ve had well
before December 21. But as you rush
through sleet, or hail or snow to get your
last-minute shopping done (whether it’s
for Christmas, Hanukkah, Solstice, or just
some well-deserved time off) please take
with you INside’s warmest wishes for a
happy festive season. See you in January!

Worth the wait...

On November 6—10 days later than
expected—Christine and Allan Pukila
welcomed a 7 Ib. 10 oz. baby boy, named
William George. After a two-week break
at home, Allan reports that he’s glad to be
back to the low stress world of Systems &
Computing, and is now enjoying a good
five to six hours of sleep a night.

And in related news...

Vib Jose of the Registrar’s Office in
Maple Ridge is pleased to report that her
ninth grandchild, Jenna Jade, was born
October 26. “I’m thrilled because she’s
one of only two who live nearby,” she
adds. Lucky kids!

From 35 degrees to freezing...

in one day

Administration’s Margaret Murray has
returned from a whirlwind vacation,
taking in sights from the glass towers of
Hong Kong to the beaches of Thailand.
She describes her trip as a study in
contrasts, between the rapid pace of Asian
cities, the mystical “Thai Brigadoon” she
found near Chiang Mai, and life in
Canada. And the contrasts aren’t just in
the weather. “It takes some people three
hours to get to work in Bangkok,” says
Margaret, ‘and I saw a pumpkin for sale
in Hong Kong for $62 Cdn. It was a
wonderful trip, but I’m newly appreciative
of the good life we have here at home.”

Dave did it...

The winner of October’s 60/40 Draw is
Dave Dalcanale from Athletics. Dave
gets $790.80 while student aid increases
by $527.20. To join in on next year’s
draws, call Rose or Alana in the
Foundation Office, local 5360.

Growing alternatives ...
Continuing Education’s Geraldine
Murphy participated in the recent
opening of the Tzu Chi Institute for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
at Vancouver Hospital. The Institute will
promote health and wellness through
scientific evaluation of medical
alternatives, and help integrate effective
approaches into mainstream health care.
Geraldine sees a complementary role for
Douglas College in the development of
education and public information
programs.

School’s out for Doyle...
Christine Doyle is taking a temporary
leave from the Centre for Educational
Technology from January to April, 1997.
Technicians Mikki Herboldt and Chris
McDowell will take on her usual duties
while she’s away. Carpe diem, Christine
(and no, that doesn’t mean ‘seize the
fish’)!

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Sad day for Systems...

Supervisor, Production & Network
Services Philip Cloma is leaving the
College for a position with BCIT
Downtown. While Systems & Computing
is still hoping to perform a Vulcan mind-
meld before he goes, everyone wishes
Phil the best as he takes on this new
challenge.

Second hand is first rate...

Acting Women’s Centre Coordinator
Drena McCormack thanks everyone who
participated in the recent “Great Clothing
Swap,” especially the staff and volunteers
who organized the event. Many Douglas
College citizens donated good used
clothing and came to browse for bargains
at rock-bottom prices. The winner of the
50/50 draw was student Samantha
Coleman. Her prize was $110, with a
matching amount donated to the new
Emergency Fund for students being
established by the Student Society.

Staff changes...

Payroll has a new part-time clerk—please
welcome Sharon Dodds, responsible for

Auxiliary employees. Joanne Kyle is now
the Disabled Student Services Facilitator

_for the New Westminster Campus, while

Coquitlam welcomes Robert Dawson as
the Lab Technician responsible for the
DC Vision Centre. In Centre 2000, Mary
Lou Morris moves from auxiliary to
regular in the Self-Employment Assitance
Program, and in Basic Occupational Ed,
Bruce Armstrong moves from auxiliary
to part-time regular. ff