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News - 2003

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News 2003

December

Dec 22 - Marketing Students Society creates financial award

Dec 22 - Douglas College graduate went from obituaries to the Board of Trade

Dec 10 - Alternative justice growing trend for youths in trouble with the law

Dec 10 - Douglas College makes the grade in the New York Times

Dec 9 - Douglas College volunteer wins local hero award

November

Nov 28 - Maple Ridge resident wins scholarship for leadership, community involvement

Nov 28 - Coquitlam resident wins scholarship for leadership, community involvement

Nov 28 - New Westminster resident wins scholarship for leadership, community involvement

Nov 27 - Richmond resident wins scholarship for leadership, community involvement

Nov 24 - Award-winning College instructor revamps professional certification program

Nov 24 - Former ambassador talks terrorism at Douglas College

Nov 14 - Cactus Health and Crystal Decisions donate software to Douglas College

October

Oct 28 - Shaken town copes with aftermath of anti-gay violence

Oct 24 - Langley-based business wins Entrepreneur of the Year award

Oct 24 - New Westminster businesses win Entrepreneur of the Year award

Oct 24 - Local businesses win Entrepreneur of the Year awards

Oct 24 - Vancouver businesses win Entrepreneur of the Year awards

Oct 24 - Lower Mainland businesses win Entrepreneur of the Year awards

Oct 21 - One man's fate hangs with The Jury

Oct 17 - Local designer dresses up the runway at Vancouver Fashion Week

Oct 17 - New name, new opportunities for College contract trainers

Oct 7 - Come mingle at Training for Jobs Open House

Oct 3 - Associate Degrees surge in popularity at Douglas College

Oct 2 - Douglas College student brings compassion to Kiev orphanage

September

Sept 10 - Feel the jazz at Douglas College

Sept 9 - New program for people with physical disabilities

August

Aug 7 - Courageous ESL student pushes beyond her barriers

July

Jul 21 - A thousand dollars for education priceless for single mother

Jul 14 - New Westminster resident wins Macaree scholarship

Jul 14 - A thousand dollars for education proves priceless for single mother

Jul 2 - Moments of clarity ultimate reward for therapeutic recreation practitioner

June

Jun 10 - Port Moody resident captures silver at Douglas College graduation

Jun 10 - Chilliwack resident captures bronze at Douglas College graduation

Jun 5 - Reluctant valedictorian takes centre stage

Jun 5 - Hockey, music and marketing winning combination for North Delta resident

Jun 5 - Valedictorian finds his focus in nursing

May

May 21 - Exchange program provides low-cost summer staff for employers

April

Apr 23 - Outreach worker acts as conduit to First Nations community

Apr 17 - From cop to caregiver: unique program helps immigrant find new career

Apr 11 - Warehouse training program breaks down employment barriers

Apr 9 - High-tech sector poised for rebound in job growth

March

Mar 25 - Scenic painter reaches for the stars

Mar 19 - New youth justice act paves way for rehabilitation, community solutions

Mar 11 - Hospital coders decipher "brain-teasers" and doctors' handwriting

Mar 6 - Blood drips as witchcraft pervades warped version of Macbeth

February

Feb 27 - Female prisoners lose themselves in Electra

Feb 26 - Funding changes add up to more options for people with disabilities

Feb 19 - Dealing with Reality - actors can't wait for the phone to ring

Feb 13 - Child counselling program prepares graduates to make tough decisions

Feb 5 - Douglas College, UBC honour Variety Club for saving children's dental clinic

January

Jan 27 - College Board supports new budget plan, increased fees

Jan 22 - Tourism skills open new worlds

Jan 14 - Rewards are great for those eyeing a career in dispensing opticianry