Douglas Students' Union

Advocacy, Services and Campus Life

[Douglas Students' Union @TheDSU6]

Int'lStudents are paying over 4 times the domestic tuition and contribute '$22.3 billion to the CDNecon, $4.7 billion in BC'. Students are stretched to the maximum - it's no longer sustainable! BC needs to https://t.co/FcA3FRD1Pa
#bcpse #cdnpse #bcpoli https://t.co/dXuLc1qCpg

[Coralee Oakes @coraleeoakes]

We are calling on the NDP government to stop the cancellation of funding of the only sign language interpretation program in BC. Students, families and communities want immediate action from ⁦@Dave_Eby⁩ ⁦@TheBCFS⁩ ⁦@douglascollege⁩ ⁦⁦⁦@shirleybond⁩

[BCFS @TheBCFS]

The BC government continues to fall short on funding for post-secondary education, a decades long cycle that’s putting the success of our young people, the health of local communities and the future of our job market at risk. #FundItFixIt

[BCFS @TheBCFS]

To all the student leaders, supporters and volunteers, thank you for your amazing contribution in advocating for knocking out interest! We can say we finally did it and that students are definitely stronger together! 🥊

[Douglas Students' Union @TheDSU6]

This move eliminates a tax that had been placed on CDNs that could not afford to attend PSE upfront. Money saved will be spent in our local economies, help start a family, a business, or even go towards buying a home. A great move @cafreeland @JustinTrudeau @TheBCFS @CQualtro TY

[Douglas Students' Union @TheDSU6]

The federal govt has announced the elimination of interest charged on the Canada stdnt loan program. Students have been calling on @JustinTrudeau to Knock Out Interest since 2019 and take the lead from @jjhorgan #bcpoli elimination of interest on BC StdntLoans #cdnPSE #cdnpoli

[Jennifer Whiteside 🇨🇦 @JM_Whiteside]

It was great to meet with @TheBCFS last week in Victoria to talk about affordable and accessible post-secondary education — featuring @TheDSU6 reps from my local college and alma mater, @douglascollege! #BCPSE

[Douglas Students' Union @TheDSU6]

Heads up to anyone taking the skytrain to or from campus this afternoon/evening - New West and Columbia stations are both closed! @TransLink

[TransLink BC @TransLink]

#SkyTrain Expo Line service between Columbia Station and 22nd Street Station is suspended due to medical emergency. Bus Bridge in place between Edmonds Stn and Columbia Stn. M-Line and Canada Line unaffected. Next update approx 5:00 PM ^SB

[Douglas Students' Union @TheDSU6]

OERs have saved students over $30 million in textbook costs!👏🙌🎉
#OEWeek #OER #OpenEd

[Jane Lytvynenko @JaneLytv]

⚡️Important resource ⚡️

Ukrainians put together a list of resources on how foreigners can help. There are all reputable organizations doing good work. Spread far and wide:

https://t.co/NeGElG48jZ

[Douglas Students' Union @TheDSU6]

International Day of People with Disabilities is to raise awareness and support those living with visible and non-visible disabilities. The world population is over 7 billion people, and of that 7 billion, 15% live with some form of disability. #IDPD21

[Douglas Students' Union @TheDSU6]

Today, December 3rd, #IDPD. We celebrate today to increase public awareness, understanding and support of people with disabilities and to celebrate achievements and contributions. #IPDP21

[Douglas Students' Union @TheDSU6]

Hear from some students at @douglascollege about OERs on campus! #OpenEducation

[Debra Flewelling @debflew]

Textbooks & OER - good to hear stories from 2 of our students @TheDSU6 @douglascollege @Douglas_Library #opentextbooks #OpenEducation https://t.co/AuA217mOAD

[Douglas Students' Union @TheDSU6]

Access to academic materials really affects students post secondary experience. OERs make such a difference and help so many students be able to afford their education!

[Debra Flewelling @debflew]

Do you wonder what students think about academic course materials? See the results of a survey by the student union @douglascollege @TheDSU6 @Douglas_Library #OER https://t.co/ymgGvKyLFK

[Douglas Students' Union @TheDSU6]

We encourage others to educate themselves and to take action. Let’s all raise our voices even louder & speak for those who are still subjected to violence on a daily basis across the world because of their gender, gender expression, gender identity, or perceived gender. #16Days

[Douglas Students' Union @TheDSU6]

#16Days of activism begins today to help prevent and abolish violence against women and girls, asking for worldwide action to raise awareness, encourage advocacy, and generate opportunity for dialogue on concerns and solutions.

[UN Women @UN_Women]

25 November is the International Day to End Violence against Women & the world 🌎 is turning orange 🧡 to stand against gender-based violence. Let’s kick off the #16Days of Activism and #OrangeTheWorld!

[TransLink BC @TransLink]

#RiderAlert #SkyTrain Bus Bridge service replacing Expo Line service between Columbia Station and Edmonds Station due to a medical emergency at New Westminster Station. ^sdk

[Douglas Students' Union @TheDSU6]

Heads up for students headed to New West campus today! New West station is closed, there is a bus bridge operating between Columbia and Edmonds stations.

[TransLink BC @TransLink]

# SkyTrain #StationAlert Expo Line service is suspended at New Westminster Station due to medical emergency. Trains will be operating btwn Production Way & Columbia, btwn King George & Columbia, & btwn Waterfront & Edmonds. Updates to follow. Canada Line & M-Line unaffected. ^sdk

[BCFS @TheBCFS]

A federal election has been called and election day is September 20th. It's time to vote because our voice matters and we will decide who is the next Prime Minister. Sign up today at https://t.co/0FZzviKroP
#cndpoli #influencethevote

[Douglas Students' Union @TheDSU6]

@douglascollege @selinarobinson @FinDonnelly @Douglas_Library @AdelGamar @cityofcoquitlam @TriCitiesPride

[Douglas Students' Union @TheDSU6]

It was so great to get together and raise the Pride flag today at the Coquitlam Campus!🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate and honour the Pride Community❤️🧡💛💚💙💜💗🖤🤎

#Pride #PrideOnCampus #TriCitiesPride #CoquitlamPride