This Week at Douglas: January 28–February 3

By Dylan Hackett, News Editor

Tuesday, Jan. 29

International Day (New Westminster), 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

The third annual International Day, put on by DougLife, will use the theme of “Around the World in 80 steps” and will feature music and dance from Scotland, African nations, India, Mexico and Middle Eastern nations. Also featured this year is a coffee and tea house with drinks representative to their homebrewed nations. Over 20 nations will be represented with cultural booths run by over 100 volunteers, all of whom are keen on guiding students in an exploration of world cultures.

Thursday, Jan. 31

Deadline to apply for Summer 2013 graduation without late fees

Deadline for overseas international students to apply for summer semester

International Day (David Lam), 9 am.–4 p.m.

See Jan. 29 event for details.

Dinner with the President (David Lam), 4:30 p.m.–7 p.m.

Register to chat with Douglas College president Scott McAlpine over a plate of warm lasagna at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e6s5qr6r652c6d9a&llr=nceq9ykab. McApline wants to hear your thoughts and concerns with Douglas and receive feedback on how the college is helping you achieve career and learning goals. This event is co-sponsored by Douglas College and the DSU.

Friday, Feb. 1

Deadline for scholarship, award, and bursary applications

Basketball vs. Vancouver Island University, 6 p.m.

Cheer on the Royals basketball teams in the main gym at the New Westminster campus as they face Vancouver Island University. The women’s team plays at 6 p.m. with the men’s match following at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 2

Basketball vs. Camosun, 1 p.m.

Cheer on the Royals basketball teams in the main gym at the New Westminster campus as they face Camosun. The women’s team plays at 1 p.m. with the men’s match following at 3 p.m.

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