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Feature Stories 2010

Fred Ewanuick 
Theatre
Former Douglas student gets starring TV role
Fred Ewanuick's new show Dan for Mayor premieres on CTV on Monday, March 1 at 8:30pm. He got his start at Douglas.
Niven Pong 
Nursing
Between Classes: Niven Pong
Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate Niven Pong says Douglas' great teachers made the hard work worth it.
Philip Choi 
English as a Second Language
From ESL to Engineering
University professor Phillip Choi's experience at Douglas inspired him to help others realize their potential.
CHCP 
Centre for Health and Community Partnerships
A rewarding day for students and seniors
Students worked together with community seniors for a day of cooking, exercise, impromptu dance lessons and eye exams.
Paralympics 
Paralympics 2010
Come and feel the Rush!
Experience the Paralympics right here at Douglas on March 3.
Bill Ashbee 
Financial Services Management
Between classes: Bill Ashbee
Valedictorian Bill Ashbee juggled his studies with fatherhood and work, winning an international online business competition to boot.
Erin Reimer 
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Between classes: Erin Reimer
BBA student Erin Reimer has already scored an articling position with a high-profile accounting firm and she says it all comes down to Douglas.
Ivana Culina 
Community Mental Health Worker
Between classes: Ivana Culina
Graduate Ivana Culina is now continuing her education in Psychiatric Nursing. She says college was the key to finding independence.
Chelsea Szafranski 
Legal Studies Diploma
Between classes: Chelsea Szafranski
Valedictorian Chelsea Szafranski says one of the lasting lessons she learned at Douglas was that truth is stranger than fiction.
Noreen Chiu 
Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis
Between classes: Noreen Chiu
Valedictorian Noreen Chiu feels coming to Douglas has played an important part in getting her master's.
Anna Solnickova - 2010 Olympic torch bearer 
Student Torch Bearer celebrations
Anna Solnickova
Bachelor of Business Administration student Anna Solnickova proudly carried the Olympic torch as it made it's way through New Westminster.
Badminton 
Athletics
Lau & Liang win National Badminton Championships
Douglas badminton stars Alvin Lau (right) and Melody Liang (left) brought home gold from the Nationals in January.
English as a Second Language  
English as a Second Language
Taking the stress out of teaching
The new TESL program at Douglas gives potential teachers the skills to lead English as a Second Language classes with confidence.
Alaleh Zahabioun
Academic Health Care Foundations
Alaleh Zahabioun
Alaleh Zahabioun, who was a midwife in Iran, plans to study to become a midwife, radiologist or sonographer.
Liz Hammond 
Associate of Arts, English
Between Classes: Liz Hammond
Liz Hammond got a Welsh perspective on her studies by taking part in the Wales Field School this Summer.
Jason Prasad 
Business Management
Grad remembers his roots
Jason Prasad says he'd be like a deer in the headlights without his Douglas Diploma.
Between classes: Sharon Jamieson
Veterinary Office and Animal Care
Between classes: Sharon Jamieson
Coming to college gave Sharon Jamieson a chance to meet new people and get the hands-on skills she needed to get a job she loves.
Lois Schwarz
Scientific research
Coincidence brings research team together
Fate brought (from left) Ashley-Anne Churchill, Nicole Abbott and Lois Schwarz together, but their findings could have serious implications.
Jay Single sm
Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing
Between classes: Jay Single
Coming back to Douglas for his degree is part of keeping his skills sharp, says Jay Single.
Cristina Barbat sm
Criminology
Between classes: Cristina Barbat
RCMP Constable Cristina Barbat says her studies at Douglas prepared her well for her classroom training with the police force.
Between classes: Mandy Wong
Hotel and Restaurant Management (HORM)
Between classes: Mandy Wong
Starting at Douglas has taken Mandy Wong to Switzerland, and then to Whistler, where she now works at the Delta Whistler Village Suites.
Between classes: Erin Reimer
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Between classes: Erin Reimer
BBA student Erin Reimer has already scored an articling position with a high-profile accounting firm and she says it all comes down to Douglas.
Rima Abduljawad
Bachelor of Arts, Child and Youth Care
Part-time program gives student balance
Studying part-time has allowed Rima Abduljawad to spend more time with the people who inspired her to pursue a career working with youth
Alan Lysell
Theatre Program
Between classes: Allan Lysell
Theatre instructor, actor and producer Allan Lysell (seated) says it's his students and the laughs that keep him motivated.
Between classes: Laura Pitt
Sport Science
Between Classes: Laura Pitt
Now the technical director of the BC Ringette Association, Laura Pitt says she got the perfect warm-up to her career at Douglas.
Ray Yu
Computing Science and Information Systems
Grads belie bad economy
Instructor Ray Yu says his graduates are in good shape when it comes to finding work, even in today's economy.
Cullens and Regan sm
BA Child and Youth Care
Students get hands on
Megan Cullins and Mike Regan say they're graduating well-equipped to work in the field and continue their education.
Students to intern with Disney
Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration
Students to intern with Disney
Marketing student Bailey Chambers and Bachelor of Business Administration student Damian Craig are headed for warmer climes this winter to work with the mouse.