Events Calendar

All events take place at the New Westminster Campus unless otherwise noted.

Noon at New West Thursdays at 12:30pm Performing Arts Theatre

Joe Trio January 7

Just Brass January 14

UBC Opera in concert January 21

Chinese Music Ensemble January 28

Recognizing twenty and more

Douglas College’s First Annual Recognition Reception held in November of 1998 recognized the following 79 employees for

their 20-plus years of employment at Douglas College.

Congratulations to all!

Al Atkinson

Al Lawson Alan McMillan Andy Morrison Anne Oleksiuk Barbara Sekhon Barbara Bessey Bev Wyness Bev Miller

Bill Main Bill Reed Bob Browne Brenda Jack Brenda Bowes Brian Davies Brian Marrs Bruce Clarke Carol Niven Carol Ebner

Dave Burgess David Neilson Debbie Crowley Des Wilson Devona Davies Diana Wegner Ed Jolley Firoz Kassam Fran Johnson Gert Van Niekerk Glen James Gordon Danskin Heather Campbell Helen Clarke Howard Eaton Irene Griswold Jackie Gresko

Briefly

A windy introduction to life Ginny Batke’s (Administration) first granddaughter, Sarah, was born November 15, making her eight days old when the power went out at her home due to wind storms. Ginny quickly came to the rescue, however, and baby Sarah and family spent a pampered week at Gramma’s house. J

Hawaiian Honeymoon

Carole Ebner of the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition service was married to Bill Howorth on November 6th on the island of Maui. She’s added his surname to her own no hyphen), but can still be

Jay McGilvery Jean Gunderson Jim Sator

John Crawford John Ritchie Joy Holmwood Karen Turner Karen Elliott

Kevin Barrington-Foote . 24 Kris Remmem Len Millis

Linda Fosti

Liz Peerless

Lynn Leavens Marian Exmann Marilyn Lewthwaite Maurice Hodgson Chris Johnson Murray Leslie Neil Douglas Nick Mansfield Norma Vallentgoed Pat Erskine

Pat Thomasson Paul Taylor Pauline Dunn Ray Fournier

Ray Brookes

Rita Chudnovsky Rod Midgley

Roy Daykin Sabine Mabardi Scott Wilson Shirley McKinley Susan Schmidt Tatsuo Hoshina Terry Farrell

Tom Whalley Virginia Chisholm Yvonne Mostert

reached via email as Carol Ebner until further notice.

Get involved!

The first meeting of the BCGEU 1999 Staff PD Day Committee will be held on February 4 at 1pm in Personnel (Room 2305). All interested BCGEU members are welcome to join us for this initial planning meeting.

Dry condo for sale

For sale: a one bedroom suite in a four-year-old condominium, no leaks, at 195th and Fraser Highway. Five appliances, public hot tub, sauna, exercise room and pool table, close to

Shanghai visit to Douglas College a success

December was a busy month for the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences and Health Sciences as they hosted two delegations from Shanghai, China.

The first delegation of 15 from the Shanghai Administration Institute visited Douglas College from December 6-19 as part of a contract to work with Humanities and Social Sciences in a professional development program on Canadian Public Administration. Sharn Tyakoff, Chris Kukucha, John Blackwell, Walter Pickering, Guangwei Ouyang, Virginia Chisholm, Terry Farrell and John McKendry

Vice -President, Instruction, John McKendry greets visitors from the Shanghai Administration Institute.

developed a program and presentations on the civil service in the Canadian political system.

The second delegation of four from the Shanghai Second Medical University (SSMU) and the Shanghai Municipal Health Bureau spent one week at the College, meeting with Nursing faculty as well as personnel from community health care facilities. Discussions centered on establishing a collaborative

College nursing staff met with members of the Shanghai Second Medical University (SSMU) and the Shanghai Municipal Health Bureau in December.

transit. Asking $116,000, no real estate fees. Call Chris Johnson at 5041 for more information.

Take the Ultimate Adventure

The Women’s Centre is offering the opportunity of a lifetime to hang glide, dog sled, hot air balloon, and more, all at a reduced price. Just pick up your Ultimate Adventure Guide from the bookstore at the New West or David Lam Campus for $35 (plus GST) and discover over 75 adventures just waiting for you. A portion of the proceeds goes to support the Women’s Centre, as well as the Lions Society of BC

and Canuck Place.

Santa's Helpers

Dozens of families had visits from Santa in 1998, thanks to Douglas College employees and students. Food, toys and clothing were donated by departments and individuals in a variety of ways, some through the Purpose Society, others through the Student Society’s Tree of Need, and yet others through our Financial Aid department, who identified several Douglas College student families in need of support during the holidays. Thanks to everyone who organized these hampers and donations, and also

nursing program for head nurses employed by the SSMU, scheduled to begin in 1999. This joint venture will focus on the continuing professional education of nurses, especially in the area of management training. Some of the initiatives involve developing one-month programs at Douglas College for SSMU nurses, offering parts of the College’s nursing curriculum at SSMU, and planning work-studies for Douglas College students, faculty and affiliated health care personnel at SSMU and related

agencies.

to everyone who donated. If we missed any departments or people who participated with different organizations, our apologies, and please let us know about your efforts next year!

Staff Moves

Laurette Rajotte of Learning Resources moves from Tech Services General Assistant to Tech Services Acquisitions on a regular basis, while Barbara Brawn of Institutional Research and Planning returns from Ed leave on January 4.

INside Douglas College is published by the Communications & Marketing Office the first Tuesday of each month. Submissions and story ideas are welcome; deadline is 10 days before publication. Send WordPerfect or MS Word files to INside editor, CMO, Room 4700, New Westminster Campus; email to winterst@douglas.bc.ca; or call 527-5325. Printed by the Douglas College Printshop.