Feature stories
Feature Stories 2010
Theatre
Former Douglas student gets starring TV role
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.
Nursing
Between Classes: Niven Pong
Between Classes: Niven Pong
Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate Niven Pong says Douglas' great teachers made the hard work worth it.
English as a Second Language
From ESL to Engineering
From ESL to Engineering
University professor Phillip Choi's experience at Douglas inspired him to help others realize their potential.
Centre for Health and Community Partnerships
A rewarding day for students and seniors
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 2010
Come and feel the Rush!
Come and feel the Rush!
Experience the Paralympics right here at Douglas on March 3.
Financial Services Management
Between classes: Bill Ashbee
Between classes: Bill Ashbee
Valedictorian Bill Ashbee juggled his studies with fatherhood and work, winning an international online business competition to boot.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Between classes: Erin Reimer
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.
Community Mental Health Worker
Between classes: Ivana Culina
Between classes: Ivana Culina
Graduate Ivana Culina is now continuing her education in Psychiatric Nursing. She says college was the key to finding independence.
Legal Studies Diploma
Between classes: Chelsea Szafranski
Between classes: Chelsea Szafranski
Valedictorian Chelsea Szafranski says one of the lasting lessons she learned at Douglas was that truth is stranger than fiction.
Disability and Applied Behaviour Analysis
Between classes: Noreen Chiu
Between classes: Noreen Chiu
Valedictorian Noreen Chiu feels coming to Douglas has played an important part in getting her master's.
Student Torch Bearer celebrations
Anna Solnickova
Anna Solnickova
Bachelor of Business Administration student Anna Solnickova proudly carried the Olympic torch as it made it's way through New Westminster.
Athletics
Lau & Liang win National Badminton Championships
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
Taking the stress out of teaching
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.
Academic Health Care Foundations
Alaleh Zahabioun
Alaleh Zahabioun
Alaleh Zahabioun, who was a midwife in Iran, plans to study to become a midwife, radiologist or sonographer.
Associate of Arts, English
Between Classes: Liz Hammond
Between Classes: Liz Hammond
Liz Hammond got a Welsh perspective on her studies by taking part in the Wales Field School this Summer.
Business Management
Grad remembers his roots
Grad remembers his roots
Jason Prasad says he'd be like a deer in the headlights without his Douglas Diploma.
Veterinary Office and Animal Care
Between classes: Sharon Jamieson
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.
Scientific research
Coincidence brings research team together
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.
Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing
Between classes: Jay Single
Between classes: Jay Single
Coming back to Douglas for his degree is part of keeping his skills sharp, says Jay Single.
Criminology
Between classes: Cristina Barbat
Between classes: Cristina Barbat
RCMP Constable Cristina Barbat says her studies at Douglas prepared her well for her classroom training with the police force.
Hotel and Restaurant Management (HORM)
Between classes: Mandy Wong
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.
Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
Between classes: Erin Reimer
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.
Bachelor of Arts, Child and Youth Care
Part-time program gives student balance
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
Theatre Program
Between classes: Allan Lysell
Between classes: Allan Lysell
Theatre instructor, actor and producer Allan Lysell (seated) says it's his students and the laughs that keep him motivated.
Sport Science
Between Classes: Laura Pitt
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.
Computing Science and Information Systems
Grads belie bad economy
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.
BA Child and Youth Care
Students get hands on
Students get hands on
Megan Cullins and Mike Regan say they're graduating well-equipped to work in the field and continue their education.
Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration
Students to intern with Disney
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.



























