Douglas College Global Engagement
700 Royal Ave V3M 5Z5 New Westminster, BC, Canada

Hi folks! Have you ever been to Iceland? It’s famous for dramatic landscapes with volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, lava fields, and massive glaciers. This country is the land of ice and fire! Study Geography in Iceland in Summer 2019 and earn 10 university-transferable credits in only 7 weeks’ time. The Iceland Field School will be a fantastic experience!... Application is now open for the field school and the International Programs Scholarship! Program and Scholarship Application Deadlines: January 31, 2019 Students will be accepted on a first-come-first-served basis so apply early to avoid getting wait-listed. For program information and application form, visit our webpage at: douglascollege.ca/iceland Get even more information here: https://www.douglascollege.ca//F7466FD37A904406AFAA736B248

Good morning! Finally, Global Engagement Days start today and will continue till Friday. Celebrate Kick-Off and watch a movie with free popcorn. ***Kick-Off ceremony***... Concourse at New West Campus (12:00-13:30) - An introduction to Global Engagement at Douglas by President Kathy Denton and VP International Education and Strategic Partnerships Guangwei Ouyang - Speaking and Blessing by an Elder - Aboriginal Dancers - Cupcakes and snacks! ***Film Series*** - Love, Simon at NW Concourse (13:30-15:00) - Moana at COQ Atrium (12:00-14:00) Our food cart will be serving Indian food for lunch today! Please visit at Concourse to celebrate the First day of GE Days!

Mark Your Calendar GE DAYS RIGHT NOW! ***Royals Basketball Game*** Do you like to watch a basketball game? Do not miss MUST SEE MATCH-UP! Friday night match-up between the Douglas Royals and the Camosun Chargers ... Date: Friday, November 9 Time: 18:00 Location: Gym at New West Campus For further information, please visit www.douglascollge.ca/GEdays

Mark Your Calendar GE DAYS RIGHT NOW! ***Film Series*** Check the schedule and enjoy watching movies with free popcorn!... Monday, November 5 Love, Simon at NW Concourse (13:30-15:00) Moana at CQ Atrium (12:00-14:00) Tuesday, November 6 Before the Flood at NW Concourse (12:00-14:00) Wednesday, November 7 The Big Sick at NW Concourse (12:00-14:00) Thursday, November 8 The Intouchables at NW Concourse (13:30-15:00) Love, Simon at CQ Atrium (12:00-14:00) Friday, November 9 Moana at NW Concourse (12:00-14:00) For further information, please visit: www.douglascollege.ca/GEdays

Mark Your Calendar GE DAYS RIGHT NOW! ***Michael Koffi - Guest Speaker*** On Thursday, November 8th, 20-year-old UBC student and former refugee, John Michael Koffi will draw from his experiences in refugee camps and academic institutions to illustrate the importance of recognizing our diversity, and the significance of living in a diverse society/culture.... He will speak, sing, and read from his book that came out this spring, Refuge-e: The Journey Much Desired. Order a copy of his book, and bring it to the session for signing! We are excited to have him here as part of Global Engagement Days! Date: Thursday, November 8 Time: 10:00-11:30am Location: Theatre N2201 at New West Campus You can find his book at the Douglas College library! https://eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/detail Further details on John and his website: https://www.jmkoffi.com/

Snapshots voting was a success at both campuses! We are pleased to announce that the winner of Snapshots Global Engagement Photo Contest is Matt Kim. Congratulations, Matt! Thank you to all students who participated in this event!... For further information about International Programs and Exchanges, please visit: www.douglascollege.ca/global