Douglas employees give back to New Westminster

Volunteers paint the Wee Care Day Care kitchen a bright spring yellow.

March 17 was painting day for volunteers from Douglas College and RBC who had joined together for the first Douglas College Community/Employee Engagement Project – a complete makeover of the kitchen at the Wee Care Day Care on Seventh Avenue in New Westminster.
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Chair publishes paper on 'tempered radicals'

Marni Westerman, Chair of Anthropology and Sociology, has published a paper with her colleague from Western University, Laura Huey, in the journal Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of Education.

The paper is titled "Putting on band-aids: The contradictory roles and 'small wins' of tempered campus radicals." Marni describes the gist of the paper as follows:

"The work of human rights and anti-harassment offices arose from political struggles for rights over the last several decades led by feminist, anti-racist, queer-positive and disability rights groups (among others). This research explores the contradictions experienced by anti-harassment workers in Canadian university settings.

Critical theorist Nancy Fraser suggests that organizational experts stand on the boundary between institutional demands and the needs of the marginalized groups within the organization, and argues that in order to fulfill the demands of their positions, such workers must depoliticize the demands of groups such as those mentioned above.

However, the research indicates that while harassment and discrimination workers are constrained by institutional policies, many retain a commitment to the liberatory goals defined through the human rights struggles undertaken by the marginalized groups they represent. They become ‘tempered radicals’ who seek ‘small wins’ in terms of climate change within large bureaucratic institutions."

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This week at Douglas: Student Research Day, free health sciences lecture and more!

Here's what's happening at Douglas March 26-April 1

Employee Development

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Monday, March 26

Fourth Annual Student Research Day
New West Campus, concourse
10am-2pm
More than 70 student groups and individuals present their research in the areas of science and technology, health care, sport science, child and youth care and more. More info: doug: the community blog

Aboriginal Health, Research and Ethics, with Michele Sam
Coquitlam Campus, room D1024
4:30-6:30pm
The Health Sciences Speaker Series presents Sam, an Aboriginal researcher, on Rebuilding Nations: The HELP Project - Building Strong Children and Family Communities. More info: doug: the community blog

Ongoing

March yoga madness
New West Campus, room 1322
4pm, every Monday in March
Led by an experienced instructor, mats provided. Presented by The Other Press. For more info, email the OP editor.

Transmutations: Journeys Through Time and Space
New West Campus, Amelia Douglas Gallery
Paintings by Mary Bennet and Louise Bunn. Till April 6. More info: Arts Events.

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Ducks herald arrival of Spring to Douglas College

By Amanda Michelsen, Web/Systems Technician

On Friday, March 16, Spring officially arrived at Douglas College.

How do I know?

A little birdie told me.

Two little birdies actually.

Ducks, in fact.

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This week at Douglas: EVENT book sale, free film screening, eco-friendly pest control lecture and more!

Here's what's happening at Douglas March 19-25

Employee Development

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Tuesday, March 20

Persian New Year
New West Campus, concourse
12:30-2:30pm
Come celebrate Narouz, Persian New Year! See the seven symbols of the Persian New Year, see a traditional dance and more.

Film screening: Rudo y Cursi ("Rude and Tacky")
New West Campus, room 1614
2:30pm
As part of the Vancouver Latin American Film Festival, the Douglas College Hispanic Cultures speaker series presents one of the top grossing Mexican films of all time, starring Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna. More info: doug: the community blog

Thursday, March 22

What's eating you? Biological control of insect pests in B.C. greenhouses
New West Campus, room 2201
3pm
Presented by Rob McGregor, head of the college’s Institute of Urban Ecology, who will discuss research done over the past two years at Douglas on organisms which may be effective in controlling pests in B.C. vegetable greenhouses that produce tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. More info: doug: the community blog

Ongoing

EVENT Magazine book sale
New West Campus, concourse
March 19-23, 10am-5pm
Stock up on books, magazines, CDs, DVDs and more at the annual sale to raise money for EVENT, Douglas College's award-winning literary publication.

March yoga madness
New West Campus, room 1322
4pm, every Monday in March
Led by an experienced instructor, mats provided. Presented by The Other Press. For more info, email the OP editor.
 
The Very Ecstasy of Love
New West Campus, Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre
March 16-24
The departments of Theatre and Stagecraft & Event Technology present a romantic farce, an adaptation of a lost Shakespeare play where the action takes place on the West Coast. More info: doug: the community blog 

Transmutations: Journeys Through Time and Space
New West Campus, Amelia Douglas Gallery
Paintings by Mary Bennet and Louise Bunn. Till April 6. More info: Arts Events.

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Time to legalize marijuana: Graeme Bowbrick

Is it time to legalize marijuana in Canada? Graeme Bowbrick thinks so. Graeme, former Attorney General and Coordinator of Douglas's Legal Studies Program, gives his opinion of the matter on doug. Check it out, and let us know what you think. Read more...

This week at Douglas: Strategic planning forum, free yoga and more!

Here's what's happening at Douglas March 12-18

Employee Development

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Wednesday, March 14

Strategic Planning Town Hall
New West Campus, Boardroom

4-6 pm

See the College website for more info.

Ongoing

March yoga madness
New West Campus, room 1322
4pm, every Monday in March
Led by an experienced instructor, mats provided. Open to students and employees. Presented by The Other Press. For more info, email the OP editor.

The Very Ecstasy of Love
New West Campus, Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre
March 16-24
The departments of Theatre and Stagecraft & Event Technology present a romantic farce, an adaptation of a lost Shakespeare play where the action takes place on the West Coast. More info: doug: the community blog

Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)
New West Campus, room 4140
March 9-17
The departments of Theatre and Stagecraft & Event Technology present a comedy by Ann Marie MacDonald about Shakespeare, sword fights and searching for yourself. More info: doug: the community blog

Transmutations: Journeys Through Time and Space
New West Campus, Amelia Douglas Gallery
Paintings by Mary Bennet and Louise Bunn. Till April 6. More info: Arts Events.

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Douglas employee releases song on Youtube

Douglas has got talent - and Shony Bar-Elan is here to prove it. Shony, Database Administrator / Programmer with CEIT, has released a song, Somber River, on Youtube, where he sings and plays guitar. Check it out!

Do you have a neat hobby, or have done something you think your colleagues and coworkers would find interesting? Send an email to let us know, and we'll publicize it on this blog.
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This week at Douglas: Celebrate Douglas's new look, buy shoes for a good cause, give blood and more!

Here's what's happening at Douglas March 5-11

Employee Development

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Monday, March 5

Career Exploration Fair
New West Campus, concourse
10am-3pm
It's your opportunity to explore your future! Meet with perspective employers, find out about potential career paths, get job search advice and more. More info: doug: the community blog.

Tuesday, March 6

Douglas brand launch
New West Campus, concourse
11:30am-1:30pm
You've seen our "DO what you love" campaign around the college and around town. Now it's time to celebrate all the good things that Douglas College stands for! Come add your comments and thoughts onto a gigantic "DO." You'll get some free goodies, and a chance to win a Douglas College hoodie, vest, water bottle or keychain, while supplies last. More info: doug: the community blog

Women's Centre Shoe Sale
10am-3pm
 Coquitlam Campus, atrium
In celebration of International Women's Day, support the Douglas College Women's Centre by buying a pair of gently used shoes, starting at $2 a pair. More info: doug: the community blog

Thursday, March 8

Women's Centre Shoe Sale
10am-3pm
New West Campus, concourse
In celebration of International Women's Day, support the Douglas College Women's Centre by buying a pair of gently used shoes, starting at $2 a pair. More info: doug: the community blog

Douglas brand launch
Coquitlam Campus, atrium
11:30am-1:30pm
You've seen our "DO what you love" campaign around the college and around town. Now it's time to celebrate all the good things that Douglas College stands for! Come add your comments and thoughts onto a gigantic "DO." You'll get some free goodies, and a chance to win a Douglas College hoodie, vest, water bottle or keychain, while supplies last. More info: doug: the community blog

CBS Bloodmobile on campus
New West Campus, Royal Avenue entrance

10am-4pm

Want to donate blood? Now’s your chance! Get more info on doug: the community blog.

Salsa Music: Latino identity through a musical lens
New West Campus, room 4920 (boardroom)
2:30pm
With Sal Ferreras, percussionist, producer, educator and ethnomusicologist. Presented by the Douglas College Hispanic Cultures speaker series.

Ongoing

Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)
New West Campus, room 4140
March 9-17
The departments of Theatre and Stagecraft & Event Technology present a comedy by Ann Marie MacDonald about Shakespeare, sword fights and searching for yourself. More info: doug: the community blog

Transmutations: Journeys Through Time and Space
New West Campus, Amelia Douglas Gallery
Paintings by Mary Bennet and Louise Bunn. Till April 6. More info: Arts Events.

Got an event you want listed? See douglascollege.ca/events.

See more upcoming Douglas College events in the Douglas College Events Calendar.

Want more timely updates? Join Douglas College on Facebook!


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