This week at Douglas: concerts, Toastmasters, food drives and more!

Here's what's happening at Douglas Nov. 28-Dec. 3

Monday, Nov. 28

Concert Series: An Evening of Jazz
New West Campus, Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre
7:30pm
The Douglas College Music Department presents An Evening of Jazz featuring the DC Night Band led by Blair Fisher and the DC Dues Band led by John van Deursen, with special guests The Jazz Connexion led by Cameron Hood. Admission is free; collected proceeds go toward Douglas College music projects. More info: Arts Events

Tuesday, Nov. 29

Toastmasters Open House
New West Campus, Douglas Students' Union building, Room 207
5-6:15pm
You are invited to a special meeting of Douglas Toastmasters. Come and listen to a presentation on Mustapha Lansana’s contest-winning speech, “Living In The Present,” during our Open House. Mustapha will teach you how to make your audience go “wow” when you speak. Find out how Toastmasters can help you to be successful at school and at work. Light refreshments served. More info: contact Michelle Leong at 604 527 5038 or see Douglife.

Wednesday, Nov. 30

Concert Series: Classics for Band
New West Campus, Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre
7:30pm
The Douglas College Music Department presents the DC Concert Band under the direction of John van Deursen featuring the music of Bach, McBeth, Arnold, Reed and more, plus performances by the DC Percussion Ensemble led by Robert Caldwell. Admission is free; collected proceeds go toward Douglas College music scholarships. More info: Arts Events

Thursday, Dec. 1

Arts at One: Student Showcase
New West Campus, Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre
1pm
The Douglas College Music Department presents Student Showcase. Free admission. More info: Arts Events

Food Drive
New West Campus, concourse
10am-2pm
Give back, make a difference! The Douglas College Student Ambassadors are collecting non-perishable food items to give to Douglas students in need over the holiday season. Get your picture taken with "Santa" Roary, and enjoy colouring, a candy count contest, free candy and other games. More info: see doug: the community blog.

Friday, Dec. 2

Royals Basketball
New West Campus, gymnasium
Women's game: 6pm; men's game: 8pm
Douglas takes on Quest University

Saturday, Dec. 3

Concert Series: Student Composition Concert
New West Campus, Laura C. Muir Performing Arts Theatre
7:30pm
The Douglas College Music Department presents Student Composition Concert. Free admission. More info: Arts Events

Royals Basketball
New West Campus, gymnasium
Women's game: 6pm; men's game: 8pm
Douglas takes on Capilano


Ongoing

Amelia Douglas Gallery presents Stratum
New West Campus, Amelia Douglas Gallery
Works by painter Teressa L. Bernard and sculptor Nancy Brignall. Till Dec. 16. More info on the gallery's website.

Food Drives
Coquitlam Campus, atrium
10am-3pm
Give back, make a difference! The Douglas College Student Ambassadors are collecting non-perishable food items to give to Douglas students in need over the holiday season. Till Dec. 6. More info: see doug: the community blog.

New West Campus, concourse
Tue-Thu, 10am-4pm
The Douglas College Business Association is collecting non-perishable food items to give to people in need over the holiday season. Till Dec. 6.


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