ampus hews EDITOR MARIE-ANDREE DEL CID THE DAILY VOICE, DAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2018 3 Students unaware of awards Winners of Langara College’s Celebration of Excellence surprised by their $250 scholarship By JENNY PENG aid and awards holds the celebra- tion of excellence, students are scratching their heads and wondering what it is. Last year’s recipient Melissa Arigan- ello was surprised when she received an email telling her she won a scholar- ship for obtaining the highest mark in her operations management class. She appreciates her $250 scholarship, but believes there needs to be more publicity to boost motivation among students to work harder. “People will work hard, they'll try to get that A so they can get a scholar- ship,” said Ariganello. “So if other stu- dents want a payoff, literally, ’'m sure they'll try harder.” Ariganello was also confused why the list of recipients was not publicized for students. “For some reason, it’s just for those students who actually do get a scholar- ship,” said Ariganello. “T didn’t know about it before, so when I got the email I was just confused about it.” Second-year business administration student Alexis Fernandes was unaware of possible scholarship opportunities available to students. She shares the same view as Arigan- ello on using the scholarships as a way to motivate students, but says the pub- licity needs to go further than just ad- vertisements. “There’s not enough information,” said Fernandes. “You just remember it and forget it later.” Event organizer Laura Vail declined a face-to-face interview, but did provide some general information in an email statement. “Scholarship recipients are those who have shown exceptional academic achievement, community involvement, athletic achievement, or student lead- ership,” said Vail. “Recipients are chosen based on the eligibility criteria of the particular awards.” A: the Langara office of financial — 5 . = JANA MINOR photo Coyotes have been spotted at Langara’s golf course. Jeff MacLean of the Vancouver park board says that coyotes don’t bother golfers. Keep the cats indoors, the coyotes are back at Langara Coyotes can coexist with golfers at Langara but not with pets 66 There’s nothing good for your cat to play with outside at three in the morning. AL MACLELLAN, PET DETECTIVE, OF PETSEARCHERS CANADA By NICK EAGLAND oyotes have always feasted on beloved household pets, but with recent sightings in the south Vancouver area, cat owners should remember to be wary of where their pets wander at night. Jeff MacLean of the Vancouver park board oversees operations at the Lang- ara golf course and says he sees coy- otes there occasionally. “We find dead house pets from time to time,” said MacLean. “There’s ru- mours that people have found, over the years, collars and stuff in their dens, but we don’t usually go near their dens.” However, he said he has a policy of coexistence and that coyotes don’t bother golfers. Sara Dubois, manager for the BC SPCA’s wildlife services, said coyotes are not a threat to humans and are an important part of the ecosystem. “Tf we didn’t have coyotes, we’d have really big rodent problems, because coyotes are nature’s best rodent con- trol,” said Dubois. “It’s very rare when they do actually take a pet. It’s unfortu- nate, but that’s one of the risks you take by having a cat outdoors.” Pet detective Al MacLellan of Pet- searchers Canada uses his blood- hounds Jed, Odie and Raven to help sniff out missing pets. MacLellan also sponsors a Facebook page, Missing Pets in B.C. He’s recov- ered hundreds of missing pets, but said people should be wary of letting their cats out late at night. “There’s nothing good for your cat to play with outside at three in the morn- ing,” he said. “[Coyotes] walk up and down alleys from dusk until dawn and look for cats. If we find evidence of a coyote attack, it’s of no value to us or the owner of a cat because it’s too late.” Camilla Fox of Project Coyote in Cali- fornia said humans can deter coyotes from approaching residential areas by “not feeding wildlife, being cognizant of den site areas, ensuring that any dogs are on-leash” and “removing at- tractants.” “We have an [increase] in calls around pupping season in spring,” she said, “when the parents are defending their young and den site areas, eating ground squirrels and looking for ro- dents and rabbits around golf courses.” Coyote expert Dr. Robert Crabtree of the Yellowstone Ecological Research Center in Montana said it’s important that coyotes don’t become accustomed to humans. “The science behind all these non- lethal deterrents and trying to coexist with them is really important because it works. If people can start learning how to tolerate and coexist with them and leave them alone, they'll leave us alone.” Doctor Laugh brings the humour into the busy workplace today LANGARA WEBSITE photo Chris “Dr. Laugh” Johnson per- forming his comedic act. Chris Johnson (Dr. Laugh) talks about how humour and laughter helps build a healthy workplace By TYLER HOOPER is commonly known, is coming to Langara today to discuss the ben- efits of humour in the workplace. Johnson’s presentation will focus on the role of laughter in both educational and workplace settings. He says humour can often increase productivity and boost workplace mo- rale. He also plans to touch on political correctness - something he feels is be- ing taken too seriously which may be infringing on people’s sense of humour. C:: Johnson, or “Dr. Laugh” as he “fm British, what more do you want?” Johnson replied after being asked what made him eligible to be a laugh doctor. “Johnny Carson said if you want to get people listening, get them laugh- ing.” Johnson has been known as Dr. Laugh for almost 15 years, after a fac- ulty member at Douglas College, where Johnson used to teach, told him “my husband could do with a dose of your medicine, Dr. Laugh.” The name stuck. He has retired from teaching, but he continues to tour North America giving talks on the benefits of humour. John- son suggests a sense of humour can reduce stress and lower absenteeism. “Tf you love your job and the love the people you’re doing it with, you never have to go to work,” said Johnson. Johnson’s presentation has often been compared to a stand-up comedy routine, and he also plans to use a Pow- erPoint presentation for visual effect. Business owners at Langara also feel humour is important for business and work relationships. Powell Sung, manager of Lollipop Moment in the Students’ Union Build- ing, said that being happy, friendly and funny is important to both his employ- ees and his customers. Sung told The Voice that he and his employees joke “too much,” but added it is important for customers to feel re- laxed and welcome when visiting Lolli- pop Moment. Johnson will give his presentation in the employees’ lounge from 12 to 1 p.m. The event is free, and both Langara stu- dents and employees are welcome. Seating is done on a first come, first served basis. CORRECTION Due to an editing error, a Voice story on page 1 in the Nov. 21 issue incorrectly referred to Roy Daykin as the former Lan- gara College president. He is president and CEO of Langara until Lane Trotter officially starts Jan. 20. The Voice regrets the mistake.