Briefs

za Make a bid

Learn how to play bridge in the new Douglas College Activities “Learn to Play” series. Classes are free of charge to faculty, staff and students, and are held Tuesdays from noon-! pm in Room 1715, New Westminster Campus. Bridge instructors are also needed. If you’d like to meet other bridge players and share your knowledge of the game, call Richard at local 5005.

z@ AECBC call for

presentations

The Advanced Education Council of BC (AECBC) invites faculty, staff, students, administrators, and board members to consider making a presentation at its 1997 AGM and Conference, which will take place June 21-23 at Vancouver Community College. The Conference Program Committee is looking for proposals on the conference theme, The 2/st Century Learner. This theme will be divided into five tracks: Use of Technology, Changing Learner Characteristics/Demographics, Learners and Learner Success, Changes in Governance and Management, and Partnerships for Success. The deadline for submissions is February 14, to: Karen Kelly, Conference Committee Chair, c/o AECBC., Call 895-5080 for submission details.

z@ Karanga thanks you

Very many thanks to all who contributed to the Karanga School Fund by helping to decorate the concourse tree or through other donations. As a result of the College’s generosity, an initial cheque for $838 was sent to Tanzania on December 10. An additional $250 towards school building materials went out on January 13. Stay tuned for more updates and fundraising events! For more information, contact Colleen Brown, Terry Farrell, Lynda Hayward, David Neilson, Earl Noah, Liz Peerless or Susan Smythe.

za So long, Mike, and thanks

Mike Blackstone, the New Westminster Police Officer you may know as the ‘Hamper Guy,” has been reassigned from the Crime Prevention Office to the Administrative Division of Policy Development. With his new duties, Mike will no longer be able to work with Vye Flindall as the liaison for the College’s seasonal hamper program, but he called to convey his personal thanks for everyone’s hard work this year. Thanks to Mike, the number of local families has risen from eight to 24 in just three years. And thanks to Vye, the program will keep going with a new sponsor next year.

2@ Grizzlies Fan Club

Discount NBA tickets for February are still available through the Douglas College Grizzlies Fan Club. Remaining games this month are:

Fri Feb 14 7 pm (Boston)

Sun Feb 23 noon (Cleveland)

Wed Feb 26 7pm_ (LA Clippers)

Fri Feb 28 7pm_ (Philadelphia)

Drop by Room 1317 in New West or call local 5005 for ticket prices and reservations.

z@ Personnel file

Personnel now has regular office hours at the David Lam Campus: Any Tuesday or Thursday, call local 5870 or drop by Room B3070.

za College on display

Two new display units are now available for College promotion. The larger of the two units is an eight foot tall, pop-up, curved display unit suitable for any general College promotion intended to remain on display for more than a few days. Because of its size, another, smaller unit was also purchased. The smaller unit is very easy to transport and set up, and is designed for table-top displays. To book either of the two new units, or the old one, please call the CMO at local 5628.

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za New video releases

The Douglas College Library recently added over 200 titles to its video collection, with topics ranging from children and aging to the environment and criminology. The additions also include 26 feature films. The computer catalogue has the full list, including descriptions and locations. Bookings can be made in person at the A/V desk, or by calling local 5186 at the New Westminster Campus or 5833 at David Lam.

za Loving home wanted

Franny and Zooey, five-year old brothers, are looking for a loving and patient owner to move in with. The two affectionate kitties are used to going outside, but otherwise will adapt to any environment. Interested cat lovers can call Helen at 5628.

za Condo to share

Two bedroom, 2’ bathroom condo on Fraserlands riverfront (off Marine Drive), close to parks, tennis courts and jogging trails. Underground parking and storage. Prefer non-smoking, tidy individual with varied interests and a good sense of humor. $500 per month; availability negotiable. For more info, call Valerie at BCIT, 451-7148.

2a Cabin for rent Three-bedroom cabin near Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast. Fully equipped kitchen, barbeque, fireplace, large livingroom, sundeck, badminton and pickleball court, canoe. Near a nice, sandy beach. $300 per week September-June (or $50 per night for weekends), $350 per week July-August. Book your vacation early! Call Jean Hammer at 939-5777.

za Ski Apex

Fully furnished 2-bedroom condo in Penticton, 25 minutes to Apex. Reasonable daily or weekly rates; available for the 1997 season. Call Marian at local 5869.

ze Ski Whistler

One bedroom condo in Whistler— excellent location on the Valley Trail near Alta Lake, furnished, fireplace, sleeps four. Winter availability varies; call Wendy at local 5320 for details. J