Posted on January 5, 2023 by douglascollegeblog
This Child and Youth Care student overcame her shyness to help others succeed
Becoming a Student Assistant helped Myat Noe Pwint develop her public speaking skills while guiding students on campus.
Posted on December 16, 2022 by douglascollegeblog
Grounded in growth: Jeff Ross coaches women’s volleyball with a focus on the players’ future
Jeff Ross prepares student athletes in women’s volleyball for lifelong success and aims to encourage fellow Indigenous coaches.
Posted on December 1, 2022 by douglascollegeblog
From Kenya to Vancouver Island: Irene Jesso’s marathon journey to improve the lives of marginalized communities
Bachelor of Social Work alum Irene Jesso wanted to advocate for marginalized people. Now she helps struggling families as a social worker in Alert Bay, B.C.
Posted on September 23, 2022 by douglascollegeblog
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 September 21, 2022 by douglascollegeblog
Please judge this book by its cover: Michelle Sound and her blossoming art career
Indigenous CAF Advisor Michelle Sound’s celebrated artwork has been featured on the cover of an award-winning author’s novel and displayed in galleries across Canada in recent years.
Posted on August 25, 2022 by douglascollegeblog
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 douglascollegeblog
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 June 14, 2022 by douglascollegeblog
This Psychology student is investigating Asian-Canadians’ use of mental health services
Applied Psychology Honours student Rico Misajon takes a deeper look at Asian-Canadians’ attitudes about mental health – and whether these attitudes prevent them from seeking counselling and other mental health services
Posted on June 14, 2022 by douglascollegeblog
Meet your Summer 2022 Valedictorians!
We caught up with seven of our Summer 2022 valedictorians before they crossed the stage. Find out what they’ll be doing after graduation and how they plan to change the world. How do you hope to make the world a better place? What will you DO after graduation?
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.
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