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In his element: an alum’s journey from chemistry to clippers

Chemistry grad Jamie Stanton puts his science degree to work at a local barbershop.

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Making an investment in a smart education

The right schooling and a money-smart mom helped Kim Banh launch a financial planning career.

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Fine-tuning his passion into a profession

Douglas College music student Antonio Larosa holding guitar

Musician Antonio Larosa loves his work despite challenges of his chosen career.

Posted on October 24, 2018 by

Keeping it local

Douglas Music alum Jay Schreiber stands in Steel & Oak brewing room with drum and glass of beer

Music alum and craft beer enthusiast featured in Douglas College Arts at One concert Oct. 25.

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Seizing entrepreneurial victory

Brad Spence business management diploma student

Brad Spence’s innovative jeans are changing the climbing world and propelling him to success.

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Science grad aims to open specialized pharmacy

When she first came to Canada, Ariana Pourbabak had no friends or family in her new country – and she didn’t speak a word of English. Fast-forward to a year or so later, and the Iranian-born student had not only learned the language, but was able to step into the role as a tutor for other students at Douglas College Learning Centre. Now, the Douglas College grad is in her third year of Pharmacy at UBC, after transferring from the Associate of Science degree program in 2013. “It was very difficult when I… Read More

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"When I first joined the Student Ambassador program, I didn’t know what I was getting myself into. But once I did, I knew I had to stay. Student Ambassadors help with school visits, speak to potential new students, direct people to information sessions, and address concerns potential or current students may have. It is an opportunity for me to share my Douglas experience. Most of these opportunities have now had a virtual replacement and I am able to do most from home which has been a pleasant experience."
The Student Leadership Awards is an annual event that brings the Douglas College community together to celebrate exceptional students, faculty and staff who have made an outstanding contributions to leadership. An award ceremony was hosted online on April 29 to honour the 2021 award winners and nominees.
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When the pandemic hit, James Zhou was among the many instructors scrambling to convert a very hands-on subject – in his case, chemistry - to an online format. How could students practise chemistry at home without a lab?
When @DouglasTherapeuticRec alum Danielle Axton posted on social media asking people to send holiday cards to residents at the assisted living facility she works at, she had no idea the post would go viral – and global.
“The more experience I got from school, the more responsibilities I got at work. I started by mostly working on vehicles and writing quotes. Eventually, I started doing a little bit of everything, from talking to customers, to communicating with company representatives, to coming up with ideas to improve efficiency and productivity.”
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