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Psychiatric Nursing students provide compassionate, hands-on support to unhoused community

Founded by Psychiatric Nursing students, the Community Outreach Project is a student-led and volunteer-run group providing holistic care that respects these individuals’ current needs and abilities, rather than expecting them to change first.

Dr. Nasrin Oryakhil with former First Lady Michelle Obama

How the power of hope carried an Afghan women’s doctor through war, exile and education

From Kabul to Canada, Dr. Nasrin Oryakhil has dedicated her life to defending the rights of Afghan women and girls. A gynecologist and obstetrician, she provided critical care to women’s health through years of war, political upheaval and threats to her safety. Now, she supports the cause from Canada as a Douglas College alum.

Historian Carling Beninger

Truth before reconciliation: Historian researches closing down of the residential school system

Historian Carling Beninger reveals why residential school integration took so long, and why understanding the history of closing the system down is crucial to truth and reconciliation today.

Music Diploma alum Jackson Poling channels his passion for his music career as he plays the piano.

Sound ambition: How Music alum Jackson Poling became a professional pianist

Jackson Poling never expected a music career to be a part of his life, but a surprising spark of curiosity led him to change his mind and in time, his entire future.

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Posted on May 17, 2022 by douglascollegeblog

Opinion: Is there a link between hearing loss and dementia?

By Ted Venema, Hearing Instrument Practitioner instructor When new research emerged several years ago linking hearing loss to dementia, it stirred up public concern. The hearing retail industry took advantage of this fear by running ads claiming that hearing loss could lead to dementia. Moreover, they claimed that you could prevent this with hearing aids. It’s true that research has found a link between hearing loss and dementia. But “link” is a loaded word — it can indicate a connectedness, a loose relationship or a causal connection. As the saying goes, correlation… Read More

Posted on May 6, 2022 by douglascollegeblog

2022 Student Leadership Awards winners announced

Congratulations to all the winners and nominees! The Student Leadership Awards are given to students, faculty and staff who have shown themselves to be leaders through their outstanding contributions to the College.

Posted on May 4, 2022 by douglascollegeblog

On track: How Southern Railway is helping break down barriers for Indigenous and immigrant students at Douglas

Established in 1897 as the BC Electric Railway, the Southern Railway of British Columbia has a long history connecting communities in the Lower Mainland. Earlier this year, the organization established a bursary to support immigrant and Indigenous students at Douglas College.

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