Nov. 14 to 17
Wednesday, Nov. 14
Classes cancelled at New Westminster campus
Due to BC Government and Service Employees’ Union job action taking place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., all classes and services at the New Westminster campus are cancelled for the day. The library will be closed, as well as the fitness centre, weight room and registrar’s office. The Training Group is not affected by the strike and David Lam campus will remain unaffected. The Wednesday evening performance of The Rez Sisters has also been canceled.
Thursday, Nov. 15
Arts at One, 1-2 p.m.
This week’s free Arts at One event is a Student Showcase Concert, free to all.
Tomson Highway’s The Rez Sisters performance, 7:30 p.m.
Douglas College`s Theatre & Stagecraft departments present Cree playwright Tomson Highway’s The Rez Sister’s, a tale of seven women who struggle with life on a native reserve in North Ontario. The performance takes place at the Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre at the New Westminster campus. Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $12 for other adults and are available via Massey Theatre at 604-521-5050.
Consciousness film screening, 7 p.m.
The documentary film, Consciousness, follows the life of Dr. Ralph Arrowsmith, a psychiatrist with many connections to Coquitlam’s Riverview Hospital, the infamous mental health facility open in 1913 and closed in the summer. The screening is at David Lam campus in room A1470.
Friday, Nov 16.
Free bowling for international students, 3 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
All international and ESL students are welcome to join the Douglas International at Lucky Strike Bowling Alley (1205 6 Avenue in New Westminster) for a group bowling session. Students can also meet at New Westminster SkyTrain Station at 2:30 p.m. to venture to the alley as a group.
The Rez Sisters performance, 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $12 for other adults and are available via Massey Theatre at 604-521-5050.
Saturday, Nov. 17
The Rez Sisters performance, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $8 for students and seniors and $12 for other adults and are available via Massey Theatre at 604-521-5050.
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