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Are you ready for the Big One?

On Oct. 20, in an effort to prepare for a potential earthquake, Douglas College students, employees and visitors can take part in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut – a province-wide earthquake drill.

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The truth unzipped: Why it’s time to ditch fast fashion

Naomi Higo, Urban Ecology Coordinator, writes about the harms of fast fashion and how Waste Reduction Week is sharing tactics for change.

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Student Research Days returns to Douglas College on April 13

Graphic: "Student Research Days 2022" against white background with colourful science-related icons.

Participate to gain research presentation skills, learn new things and even get the chance to win the top prize of $500 at Student Research Days.

Posted on April 10, 2020 by

The way we were: Winter 2020 in photos

From athletic victories to the historic unveiling of our first-ever coat of arms, the Winter semester was one that will certainly go down in history.

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Campus events March 9-13

This week you can de-stress with some doggos, discuss how better to welcome newcomers to Canada and more.

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Campus events March 2–6

This week you can get a leg up on your job hunt, have a night out at the theatre and more!

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Campus events: Feb. 24 – 28

From Black History Month events to a craft beer book launch, here’s what’s happening around Douglas College this week.

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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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Fall 2019: A semester in photos

Therapy dogs, Global Engagement Days, two amazing plays, and welcoming new Douglas students, made Fall 2019 a busy semester.

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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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