Capilano University

Message from Capilano University President Paul Dangerfield: This is a sorrowful day for everyone touched by the tragedy that occurred at the Lynn Valley Library in North Vancouver on Saturday afternoon. In sombre recognition of this heartbreaking event, at 1:20 p.m. this afternoon, I encourage everyone in our community to pause for a moment of silence. More: https://www.capilanou.ca//g/news/2021/title-1746144-en.php

Our hearts go out to those in our North Vancouver community in the wake of today’s tragic events in Lynn Valley. Students, if you are struggling in any way with this news, please feel free to reach out to CapU Counselling Services. They are here for you: https://bit.ly/3diWFYK

Join Us: CityStudio North Vancouver HUBBUB #4 Digital Project Showcase is happening 10am-12pm, April 29. This online event showcases the collaborative community solution projects created by CapU students & faculty and municipal partners. Learn more & register: https://pheedloop.com/register/hubbub4/attendee

Celebrating distinction: CapU's Victoria Schroff, creator of our Animal Law course in our paralegal program, is nominated for a 2021 YWCA Metro Vancouver Women of Distinction Award. In addition to serving our students, Schroff is founder of one of Canada's first and longest serving animal law practices. As a champion of animal law, she raises awareness about the link between animal abuse and domestic violence and represents animal law clients all the way up to the Supreme Court of Canada. https://ywcavan.org/women-distinction-awards

CapU's modern day Archeology project lead by instructor Bob Muckle and student researchers looks to record the public art, structures and artifacts defining our COVID-era. https://www.nsnews.com//archeologist-documents-our-unique-

Remembering Taran Kootenhayoo: Our hearts are with those in our university community mourning the loss of Taran Kootenhayoo of the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and the Denesuline First Nation, a 2015 graduate of Capilano University and a recognized Indigenous artist, actor and playwright. Among his many artistic accomplishments, in 2018 Kootenhayoo was named a Star to Watch by the Whistler Film Festival for his role in the film Bella Ciao and in 2019 he earned the Most Promisin...g Newcomer prize at the Jessie Awards. Additionally, he performed in a number of screenplays and live theater roles in western Canada. He played the character of Remy in the TV series Literally, and voiced the role of Randall in the animated fantasy series Molly of Denali. In a tribute to his talent, the filmmakers of Bella Ciao have made the film available to view free online. Kootenhayoo embodied the values and commitments of Truth and Reconciliation and remained involved in the Kéxwusm-áyakn Indigenous Student Centre at CapU.

This week faculty and staff are preparing to welcome students back to classes on Monday for Spring 2021 term. Remember to check www.capilanou.ca for information on student services and academic support offered remotely this term.

CapU CityStudio students inspired this Barklet park for dogs and owners in the City of North Vancouver. Join us online December 17 as students showcase some of the latest CityStudio partnership projects. (Photo credits: @remy_mila_doodles, City of North Vancouver and Aurelea Mahood) https://www.capilanou.ca//g/news/2020/title-1259160-en.php

We love hearing how our programs impact students and alumni. Mahdis explains to the North Shore Multicultural Society how our Career Paths Program provided opened up opportunities for her. https://nsms.ca/success-story/%E2%80%8Bmahdis-story/

CapU’s Brit Paris, recipient of the prestigious Killam Laureate award, jumped at the opportunity work at a teaching-focused university where she could apply her PhD research and help spark new pathways for teaching and learning. https://bit.ly/3guUeTW

With a heavy heart I share with you that Slá’hólt, Hereditary Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Elder Ernest (Ernie) George, made his way to Xexe7énak (the Creator) on November 11, 2020. For the past 11 years, we have been privileged beyond knowing to have Elder Ernie’s wisdom, humour and kindness reflected in the spirit of the CapU community and the warm feeling, as he called it, of the Kéxwusm-áyakn centrethe gathering place he was integral in helping to develop on our main campus. Full message from CapU President Paul Dangerfield: https://bit.ly/3nnaDMt

Skw’cháys, the name given to our Legacy canoe, was recently launched at Whey-ah-Wichen, also known as Cates Park, while a small number of university staff, students and members of Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations watched - with two eagles gazing from above. https://www.nsnews.com//capilano-university-s-legacy-canoe

Aspiring writers and designers: Submit your entry to The Liar's Open Text Creative Writing and Design Contest. All winners will be published in print and online. The winning design will be the cover image of the 2020-2021 issue of The Liar, the literary 'zine' of CapU's Creative Writing program. $1500 in prizes available, thanks to a grant from the Canada Council. Contest is open to all current CapU students. Submission deadline: November 15, 2020. Learn more: https://theliar.capilanou.ca

We are pleased to announce the University’s honorary degree recipients for 2020 are Indigenous artist and cultural leader Susan Point, and philanthropist and business leader Derek Lee. https://www.capilanou.ca//g/news/2020/title-1018834-en.php

CapU is honoured to nominate Neptune Terminals for the 2020 Giving Hearts Award - Outstanding Corporation. Neptune truly recognizes and respects the North Shore as its home, and it is evident they take pride in supporting the local community. We are pleased to recognize Neptune for their ardent support of CapU over the past 30 years.

Last week we learned the UN World Food Programme was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize; today we learned about a CapU connection. The WFP's iconic logo was designed by Karin Jager who was instrumental in establishing our IDEA School of Design. https://vancouversun.com//nobel-peace-prize-has-a-vancouve

New for Fall 2021, Bachelor of Motion Picture Arts students will have the option to pursue a concentration in Film Producing. This offering delivers specific teaching in producing and film business affairs, allowing students to graduate with more career-ready skills for the film industry. https://www.capilanou.ca//g/news/2020/title-1065013-en.php

Artifacts from the former Japanese logging camps in the Seymour River Valley, that were uncovered by Archeology instructor Bob Muckle and teams of CapU students, are featured in an exhibit at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in Burnaby: https://centre.nikkeiplace.org/exhibits/lost-and-found/

While back home in Yellowknife this summer, Motion Picture Arts student Benjamin McGregor entered and won a contest to create the music video for a song about his hometown. He wanted to challenge misconceptions about the North and show what Yellowknife is really like. More: https://cabinradio.ca//inuit-filmmaker-wins-craig-cardiff-

Did you catch our update? In our continued response to COVID-19, VP Academic & Provost Laureen Styles updates CapU community on plans for the Spring 2021 term: https://bit.ly/34Gq76i

Reminder: Its Truth and Reconciliation Week. At 10 a.m. today we have an Elder Welcome & Blessing by CapU Elder-in-Residence Latash and Elder Delhia Nahanee from the Squamish Nation. All events will be presented live via YouTube and Zoom. Learn more and join us: https://www.capilanou.ca//truth-and-reconciliation-week-at

Aspiring filmmakers: Crazy8s invites you to take part in an 8-day filmmaking challenge that offers funding and support to help you help produce a short film. Join us on Zoom for a virtual info session at 12:00 p.m. on October 9 to learn more on Zoom! Learn more: https://www.capilanou.ca//capilano-university-crazy8s-info

Join us 10 a.m. Monday morning as we start Truth and Reconciliation Week with an Elder Welcome & Blessing by CapU Elder-in-Residence Latash and Elder Delhia Nahanee from the Squamish Nation. All events will be presented live via YouTube and Zoom. Learn more: https://www.capilanou.ca//truth-and-reconciliation-week-at

Jenny Penberthy, a renowned scholar in the field of modern poetry & long time contributor to our university community, is named Faculty Emeritus. More: https://bit.ly/2RAAkep

Here2Talk is here for you. If you feel alone or overwhelmed remember, in addition to support from CapU Student Counselling, post-secondary students in BC have 24/7 access to mental-health counselling and referral services from Here2Talk. Learn more: https://here2talk.ca

New degree program! Beginning in fall 2021, our School of Human Kinetics becomes the School of Kinesiology and will offer students both a new Bachelor degree in Kinesiology and a two-year diploma in Kinesiology to provide increased learning opportunities for current and future students. https://www.capilanou.ca//ge/news/2020/title-982207-en.php

Apply today: Application deadline is extended till September 9. Learn more about this amazing opportunity for emerging Indigenous artists. https://bit.ly/3aYWBM0

Students: Long Story Short Awards is looking for your submissions of poetry, short stories and creative non-fiction. Learn more: https://short-edition.com//c/longstoryshortaward-fall-2020

Back to school looks a little different this year. This week's update for students provides info for studying on and off campus this fall: https://bit.ly/3gSzeVD

Congrats to CapU grad Jessie Anthony on winning the B.C. Emerging Filmmaker Award at the Vancouver International Film Festival https://www.nsnews.com//capilano-university-film-grad-wins

What you need to know for Fall 2020! Read our latest COVID-19 response update for the CapU community: https://www.capilanou.ca//ge/news/2020/title-848134-en.php

Want to be part of shaping community on the North Shore? The North Shore Young Citizens Forum is accepting applications from 18 to 39 year olds who live, work, or study on Vancouvers North Shore. https://cityhive.ca/north-shore-young-citizens-forum/

Did you know Health Services on main campus has reopened? Medical appointments are available 8:30 a.m.3:00 p.m., Tuesdays & Thursdays for phone and virtual appointments. Dental appointments are also available. Learn more: https://www.capilanou.ca//health--counsel/health-services/

We're excited to introduce you to The President's Letter, a new bi-monthly hit of news updates and stories from the CapU community. This month President Paul Dangerfield shares lessons in resilience from people who exemplify the creative thinking and optimistic spirit that will sustain us in the months ahead. https://bit.ly/3mLRzrT

We are proud to partner with North Vancouvers Polygon Gallery on Response: Our Land Narrative, a workshop series for emerging visual artists to learn from leading Indigenous artists, create new original work and have their art exhibited at The Polygon Gallery in spring 2021. Apply by September 4. More information: https://bit.ly/3aYWBM0

We are honoured to support development in Squamish as a member of the district's new economic partner forum. https://www.squamishchief.com//district-of-squamish-choose

"Today and every day, I acknowledge and honour my father’s own eight year experience...by being proud to be Cree. Proud to be First Nations. Proud to be Indigenous." Read more from CapU's Joel Cardinal: https://bit.ly/34bTJsb #everychildmatters #orangeshirtday

On behalf of our University community, President Paul Dangerfield expresses our sympathy on the passing of former faculty member Ed Lavalle. https://www.capilanou.ca//ge/news/2020/title-828397-en.php

On September 30, wherever you are studying or working, Capilano University encourages all members of the university community to wear an orange shirt to remember and honour residential school survivors and their families. https://www.capilanou.ca//g/news/2020/title-957058-en.php

Learn more about this opportunity for residents of the Sunshine Coast. Contact: [email protected]

Sechelt Hospital Foundation and Vancouver Coastal Health have partnered with our Kálax-ay Sunshine Coast campus to cover the cost of tuition and books for Health Care Assistant students on the Sunshine Coast in 2020-2021. Learn more: [email protected]

We are pleased to announce Dennis Silvestrone has joined our CapU community as the new Dean of Business and Professional Studies. More information: https://www.capilanou.ca//media-releas/title-772899-en.php

Due to overwhelming demand, our #capucares initiatives is now closed, but there are still MANY financial awards to be had. Check out our financial aid page to see scholarships that are still available: https://www.capilanou.ca//fees--fin/financial-aid--awards/

"What we have is peer support where the students are taking the initiative, figuring out whats the best way to help support students in navigating that online environment," https://www.straight.com//capilano-universitys-digital-amb

Students: Include your voice in the COVID Health Literacy survey, part of global research on COVID-19's impact on stress/wellbeing, & how students access info during the pandemic. Take part: https://bit.ly/2OzB5TB. Survey open until August 31st.

Applications are open for StudentAidBC & the new non-repayable BC Access Grant for students that aims to make education more accessible for people to pursue a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree. Apply today at http://studentaidbc.ca. More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/22632

Recent grad Isaiah Berra's short film, "Harry, This is Nora," is nominated for a Leo Award, which honours achievements in the BC film and television industry. https://www.princegeorgecitizen.com//local-filmmaker-up-fo

Five of our students capped off the 2019-2020 academic year as the inaugural recipients of our Mitacs Student Research Award. The 2020 recipients are Morgan van Diessen, Weyshan Yung, Simran Sarwara, Nivedan Kaushal and Sara Sayam. https://www.capilanou.ca//ge/news/2020/title-694162-en.php

Learn about COVID-19 emergency financial assistance options for students at capilanou.ca https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-the-2020-21-acad/

COVID-19 is pushing forward digital transformation at CapU. Josie Buno, one of our Student Digital Ambassadors, explains how our new Digital Ambassador program supports students in our shift to remote learning. (photo submitted by Josie Buno) https://www.capilanou.ca//ge/news/2020/title-694167-en.php

QR Codes for Public Art, a finalist project at the CityStudio North Vancouver digital HUBBUB this spring, uses storytelling via QR codes to connect viewers to the ongoing impacts of gender-based and colonial violence on these lands and foster reflection in a sensitive and trauma-informed way. Team member Aliz Revoczi describes the project and CityStudio: https://citystudiocnv.com/public-art/ CityStudio Vancouver City of North Vancouver

Following National Indigenous Peoples Day yesterday, we welcome news from the BC Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training of $6.15 million in new funding that supports Indigenous students and responds to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020AEST0033-001111

Students: It's time to cast your vote. Between now and June 24th, take part in choosing a new student representative on the Board of Governors for the University: https://www.capilanou.ca//board-of-governors-2020-spring-b

Mitra Kiamanesh, instructor in the School of Business, received a Teaching Excellence award from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs today at their virtual annual conference. https://acbspconference.org/honorees/

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Take time to learn about and reflect on the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Canada. https://bit.ly/2zKiccO

On Sunday, June 21, 2020, join us in recognizing National Indigenous Peoples Day honouring First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. We celebrate this day with open hearts and steps of reconciliation in order that we can do better and we can be better. https://bit.ly/2zKiccO

Today we celebrated our spring graduates in a physically distanced way with our first virtual convocation ceremony. "Class of 2020 you are already well on your way" ~ Chancellor Fulmer

"Class of 2020, you are already well on your way" ~Chancellor Yuri Fulmer at CapU's 2020 Spring Virtual Convocation. LIVE NOW

Starts now: Spring 2020 Spring Convocation https://www.capilanou.ca/mycapu/convocation-ceremonies/

This morning Yuri Fulmer was installed as the new Chancellor of Capilano University in a virtual ceremony. Welcome Yuri, to the Capilano University family. (photo by Jessica Deeks)

One hour to go! Tune into our 2020 Virtual Spring Convocation here and at capilanou.ca at 1 p.m. today!

Countdown to convocation! Join us at 1 p.m. tomorrow via our Facebook page or capilanou.ca for our virtual 2020 convocation ceremony #CapUGrad

Whats important is that if you want to have a post-secondary education, and you are willing to apply yourself, then the university will do everything it can to help you succeed." David Fung, Chancellor of Capilano University https://www.citynews1130.com//capilano-indigenous-student/

Fall registration starts on July 6. Today Laureen Styles, VP Academic and Provost, provides students with more information about course delivery for the fall semester. Latest update: https://www.capilanou.ca//ge/news/2020/title-671616-en.php