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12 The Chronicle October 4, 2011 Campus DC students show respect Larissa Frankevych The Chronicle “R-E-S-P-E-C-T, find out what it means to me.” These lyrics sung by Aretha Franklin, hold the same message they did four decades ago, when the song was released in 1967. Students know the song and the definition of the word respect, but practising it has become another issue. That was initially the grounds for the creation of the R-E-S-P-E-C-T campaign at Durham College and UOIT. The campaign originated at Confederation College because the college was having issues with how their students were treating each other. Allison Hector-Alexander, a diversity officer at Durham College was inspired when she heard about that the program was based on, and decided to created a R-E-S-P-E-C-T campaign for DC and UOIT. “One of the goals of the R- E-S-P-E-C-T campaign is to encourage a level of civility between the students and for the students to identify harmful or bad behaviour so they can prevent it,” said Hector-Alexander. The campaign will challenge negative mindsets on issues like Bobby Perritt The Chronicle Only three things are certain in life: death, taxes and full-day kindergarten. In September of 2014, fullday kindergarten from Monday to Friday will be the norm across all of Ontario. The province will hire about 3,800 new kindergarten teachers, and parents could save thousands of dollars on childcare. But daycares will all inevitably see declining enrolment as their oldest clientele are sent to kindergarten six hours a day, five days a week. Not all daycare centres across the province have yet been affected. Ontario is only in the second year of a fiveyear strategy to phase in fullday kindergarten. Oshawa is beginning to see the change. The Campus Child Care Centre (CCC) was well-prepared, according to supervisor Carrieann Knapp. Located in the Campus Corners at S, discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion and political beliefs. Other goals are for students to realize respect works both ways, if they want it they need to give it. Tolerating other students is not enough, students need to realize that they need to genuinely care about each other, she said. Small acts of courtesy have a lasting effect and ripple effect. “Students need to be mindful of one another in the way they interact. College is a time CCC employs 14 Early Childhood Educators and offers preference to Durham College and UOIT students. When the CCC learned that enrolment would drop at the beginning of September, the centre divided their toddler group into two rooms. An after-school program still runs for kindergarten students, which is designed to be similar and as educational as a kindergarten classroom. In the end, the CCC still lost half of their enrolment of children ages four to five. Evangel Daycare on Farewell Street employs seven caregivers, down from 10 last June. Enrolment sank about one third from September of 2010 when children started full-day kindergarten in the surrounding area. “We try to provide a good (care-giving) alternative to parents, and I hope schools do too,” said Heather Larson, the supervisor of the nonprofit childcare centre. CCC has maintained before and after-school programs. when students grow into their own person and need that support from others,” said Hector- Alexander. An example is the word “gay” when it is used negatively by a group of students. What happens if a student who is homosexual hears the word? How is that suppose to make them feel? “A lot of students say things without realizing the impact it has on other students. No one knows the personal experiences or history of someone,” said Hector-Alexander. Full-day kindergarten is changing childcare Larissa Frankevych DISCRIMINATION PREVENTION: Inspired by Confederation College’s efforts, diversity officer Allison Hector-Alexander created a R-E-S-P-E-C-T program for DC and UOIT. Larson said schools are requesting that children begin kindergarten equipped with more self-help skills than are expected of them in day care centres. Both Larson and Knapp made independent observations of how children had difficulty staying awake in afterschool programs and that though there is not strong overall parental opposition, it is a frequent worry that not all kindergarteners are mature enough to handle a full day in school. Kindergarten reform has proved to be election proof. The four main parties have displayed full support of the transition. Provincial NDP Candidate Mike Shields said he had received little negative feedback from citizens, including elementary school teachers who are involved in his campaign. If any serious issues arose during the five-year transitional period, Shields said, “Our best resources and tools are the teachers.” The student experience comes first at Durham College and students deserve a campus with a warm and safe environment, she said. To promote this ideal the diversity office held a focus group to figure out how to market the R-E-S-P-E-C-T campaign. Posters were created of students from different backgrounds with a quote about what respect means to them. The posters feature statements like, “When we come to accept and respect our differences, there’s no telling what we can accomplish together.” Another says, “Respect to me means accepting me for who I am and not for who you think I am.” Some students, like Amber English from the Business Administration program at DC, have not had any issues. “I find that other students act respectful towards each other because we’re all paying for a quality education, and everyone needs to respect that.” Carly Reed from the Practical Nursing program says, “Students are respectful when they want to be. I also find the maturity level of students can also affect the level of respect they care to show.” Opinions on whether students are respected vary on campus, but if students do have any concerns or issues they can do something about it. Students can file a complaint with the diversity office and depending on the situation the course of action can be through mediation, or students will be directed to other services for proper advocacy. Students can also become ambassadors, “Students can be ambassadors by embracing and celebrating the individual uniqueness of others. They can be role models by having a level of expectation of how they treat others and want to be treated in return,” says Hector-Alexander. If students want to get involved with the campaign directly they can attend upcoming events like women against violence, which will be held in October, or joining the advisory committee. “What respect means to me is to be mindful of each other, because what is visible and is not visible we don’t know. We don’t know the life experiences of others and their journeys so we need to treat others how we want to be treated,” says Hector-Alexander. To find out more information students can visit thediversity office or durhamcollege. com/respect.
Campus Larissa Frankevych The Chronicle Glue, paints, canvas and a natural talent are the key tools for an artist to make their creation, but a second pair of hands and a different perspective can produce a masterpiece. Foundations in Art and Design student Amy Jefferys and Fine Arts student Christine Fraser have decided to combined their artist styles for a new venture. They’ve decided to enter their collaboration in the upcoming art exhibition called Rock, Paper, Scissors! being held at the Whitby Station Gallery. The gallery is accepting submissions of paintings, photographs, and sculptures until November for the exhibit premiere in December. Posters of the art exhibition are placed around the school to encourage students to explore their creativity and get involved in the art community outside of their courses at DC and UOIT. “Entering your work into a show gives you the opportunity to put your name out there and gain experience,” said Fraser about her decision to enter the art show. Fraser has entered a few arts shows in the past, so she’s no stranger to putting herself out there. Unlike Fraser, this will be Jefferys’ first time submitting her work to an exhibition. “I did stuff within my high school for art showings, but never an show. It’s different because school gives you the guidelines for your art, but when you’re on your own you have to fill in the blanks,” she said. Fraser has aspirations of transferring to Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD) a fine arts college in Nova Scotia next year, but as far as a career goes she’s still unsure. “I could be an art teacher, painter or a gallery curator, but I don’t know yet. I’ll probably end up being a starving artist,” said Fraser. Fraser completed the Foundations in Art and Design program a few years ago, and then attended school to become a hairdresser, but her passion has always been art. “It comes naturally to me, and in my mind in makes sense for me to just do art,” she said, which is why Fraser enrolled in the Fine Arts program. Her artistic style is described by Jefferys as “ominous but happy.” “My work is my own, but if I had to give a reference it would The Chronicle October 4, 2011 13 Anime club has huge turnout Natasha Cohen The Chronicle Room L118 was as filled as any large classroom, only instead of a capacity crowd of eager students it was eager fans of anime. Over a hundred people turned up for the first meeting of the Anime on Campus club on Sept. 22. It was the biggest turn out they’d ever had. Melissa Schultz formed the Anime on Campus club four years ago. “The group has grown so much,” she said. “We started as a Facebook group with six or seven of us. We used a study room to meet until we got kicked out by security…and then we made the group, and it’s become all of these people,” she said, referring to the energetic crowd that filled the classroom. “I founded this group because a lot of people who like anime and gaming isolate themselves,” Schultz said. “This Tracey Fidler The Chronicle Get your scissors, paper and glue ready! It’s scrapbooking time. On Oct. 14 and 15, the Durham College Oshawa campus is hosting ScrapFest 2011, where scrapbookers can swap advice, take classes, purchase supplies, enjoy is a lot like coming out.” Fans of anime and gaming don’t have to be shy – they are among people who share similar interests and passions. The anime club is a great place to meet new people and make a meal and have a great time! There are also opportunities to play games and win great prizes. ScrapFest began in 2007 in Paris, Ontario, and has taken place in various locations all over Canada ever since. Those interested should visit www.scrapfest.ca or call 905-895-1821. friends on campus you can relate to, said Schultz. Joining a club on campus helps individuals feel more connected and involved. It can make college a more comfortable and fun experience. Natasha Cohen ANIME CLUB STARTING OFF STRONG: Campus anime enthusiasts met for the first time on Sept. 22. The club had its biggest turnout this year with more than a hundred people in attendance. “The anime club is cool place you can go to interact with anime fans and your friends,” said Julie-Ann Wagstaff, a recent Personal Support Worker grad from Durham College who came with her friends for their be similar to Tim Burton’s art, not his movies,” said Fraser. Jefferys is fresh out of high school and figured if she was going to go to school it should be for something she likes, so she chose the Art and Foundations program as a stepping stone. She wants to apply to Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD ) art school in Toronto next year. “My art style is hippy, if I had to name it. I use a lot of colours and wavy lines, almost like the art style from the 1970s,”says Jefferys. first meeting. “It’s a lot of fun to be a part of. I was so busy with school last year I never went to the meetings, but I’m glad I finally decided to go to one. Everyone’s nice and welcoming!” During the first meeting, two animes were shown, Gundam Wing and Gurren Lagann. Club members exploded into cheers when the animes began to play on the projector in surround sound, giving the classroom a movie theatre atmosphere as the lights dimmed. Animes are played every meeting, often being chosen and voted on by the members. In-between the animes shown some in attendance played a game of Pictionary. People enthusiastically filed up to participate. The Anime on Campus club has a forum and a Facebook page where members can keep in touch and stay up-to-date about meeting dates, activities and trips. Members are welcomed to drop by the club office in room UL 105. Art exhibition offers opportunity DC hosts ScrapFest They both have similar artistic influences for inspiration in music and photography. Fraser and Jefferys decided to create a painting that merges both their hipster and bold ominous creatures. The preview of their unfinished painting is best described as Tim Burton goes under the sea with brilliant bold lines, and a gradient of blues. Fraser plans to paint jellyfish for the finishing touches. “We balance each other out artistically. What one of lacks the other makes up for,” said Jefferys.
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