2023 Student Leadership Awards winners announced

The Student Leadership Awards hosted 150+ guests to honour this year’s winners and nominees for their contributions to Douglas College.

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

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?

Making meaningful connections: a guide to supporting your social health

Beyond the Blues: Myat Noe Pwint shares how she, an international student, made friends and built her school community.

Get ready to snooze: A student’s perspective on the importance of sleep hygiene for mental health 

For Beyond the Blues, we have Jayden Haywood to help you fall asleep faster and have a better night sleep – and as a result, perform even better at school!

Dear new students: You will regret not attending Strong Start

Almost second-year Douglas student Hannah Lohnes describes her experience as a new student at Douglas and how Strong Start: New Student Orientation helped her get support to be a better student and get involved on campus with a student assistant role.

Q&A: How one Therapeutic Recreation alum finished off her last semester during the pandemic – and landed a job!

Emma Martina learned the value of therapeutic recreation at a young age. Now a grad of the diploma program, Emma is using her skills to bring healing and hope to others.

Staying connected during a pandemic: my Student Ambassador experience

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.

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.

Gain leadership skills, make friends and build your resumé

JC Joaquin has grown personally and professionally as a Student Ambassador.