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This Veterinary Technology grad is fighting plastic pollution in her industry 

Jocelyn Marsh connects veterinary medicine with ocean stewardship in an effort to save nearly 2.7 million plastic needles and syringes per year from entering the landfill and our waterways.

Posted on August 25, 2022 by

This Student Ambassador helped people find their place at Douglas – and so could you!

Patrick Sheepwash lit the way for hundreds of students to thrive as part of the Douglas College community

Posted on June 23, 2022 by

Goal diggers: Geological Resources students land the perfect mining jobs this summer

The Diploma in Geological Resources gives students the skills and connections they need to carve out a place in the mining industry. Eight of its up-and-comers beat university students two years ahead of them for the chance to scour B.C. for important minerals.

Posted on March 14, 2022 by

This Physical Education and Coaching student is trekking over 4,000 km to support fellow sexual violence survivors

Two years ago, Alyssa Kroeker was questioning her will to live. Now she wants her journey on the Pacific Crest Trail to be a road to healing for herself and other survivors.

Posted on October 6, 2021 by

Levelling the playing field: Sport Science instructor calls for more inclusive youth soccer programming in B.C.

Douglas College’s Dr. Dominique Falls hopes her research on how soccer programs are organized will persuade the soccer community to move away from gender-segregation.

Posted on August 18, 2021 by

Get on board: This Human Resources alum found and cultivated her talent — for talent acquisition

Riddhi Shah enrolled in Douglas’s Post-Degree Diploma in Human Resource Management to explore a newfound passion and left confident in her ability to find the right fit for any team.

Posted on April 30, 2021 by

2021 Student Leadership Award winners announced

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.

Posted on November 19, 2020 by

Half a century in education – happy anniversary to us!

Today we celebrate a milestone 50 years after welcoming our first students

Posted on February 10, 2020 by

Campus events: Feb. 10 – 14

Check out events scheduled at our New West and Coquitlam campuses this week.

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Campus events: Feb. 3 – 7

Check out events scheduled at our New West and Coquitlam campuses this week.

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The Student Leadership Awards recognizes students and employees who have made outstanding contributions to student engagement. Do you know a student or employee who has made a positive impact within Douglas College and the community at large? Nominate them for the Student Leadership Awards! Nominations close Feb. 17 at 5pm.
“My job title is deceiving. I’m a lab tech, but my priority isn’t the lab. It’s the students using it. We have the equipment – computers, data, maps – they need to complete their lab assignments, and I’m there to assist and guide them. I make sure everyone’s happy, the equipment’s working, and the space is safe and all-inclusive.”
“Every semester, we would gather for training sessions, and I would have to speak in front of 50 to 60 mentors. At first it was nerve-wracking, but I slowly got used to it, and now it’s much easier for me to speak in front of others.”
2022 is nearly at an end, and holiday season joy is spreading throughout the Douglas College community. The College will be closed to the public Dec. 24–Jan. 3. We wish everyone a happy, safe holiday season!
"When athletes move on from Douglas, I hope they leave with the tools they require to be successful five, 10, even 20 years down the road. Work ethic, time management, communication skills. Honestly, I want them to have the chance to inspire young athletes to chase their own dreams.”
Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women. We fly our flags at half-mast in memory of the 14 women murdered in the École Polytechnique massacre of 1989, and in solidarity with the survivors who were injured and traumatized in the attack.
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