Campus Conceptual Development plan
On April 3 the University held an open house for everyone to view the materials created to date for the Campus Conceptual Development Plan. The event ...

Cap U offers free ESL courses
Capilano University has begun offering English as a Second Language courses at no charge to Canadian citizens. More...

Seeking Serious Fun volunteers
Think you have what it takes to be a Serious Fun camp volunteer? We’re looking for mature teens with an interest and aptitude in outdoor leadership, s ...

Sign up now for Serious Fun Summer camps
Registration is on now for our Serious Fun summer camps. Don't wait; many of our camps fill up quick. Sign up now for the best summer yet!

Vietnam Study Tour
Capilano University offered its first ever study tour of Vietnam last month. Students travelled to Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and the Mekong Del ...

Tax forms are now avaialbe
T2202As are now available for students to download through Student information Web Service.

Summer course list is now available
Want to come to Cap this summer? Check out what courses are being offered in Course Schedule & Fees search.Haven't applied yet? Apply now!

Final exam schedule now available
The spring 2012 Final Exam schedule is now available. The exam period is April 16 - 27 and includes Saturday, April 21, 2012. Find out when and where ...

Capilano University making (movie) magic
Students, alumni and film industry aficionados alike have a major reason to celebrate as the Nat and Flora Bosa Centre for Film and Animation official ...

Call for nominations!
Board of GovernorsCapilano University is now accepting nominations for student, staff and faculty representation for the Board of Governors. Please vi ...

TCR’s 2012 Writer-in-Residence, Sharon Thesen: Feb. 6-17!
Students interested in meeting with Sharon Thesen for a manuscript consultation should email the TCR office at: contact@tcr.ca. BiographySharon Thesen ...

The Capilano Review 3.16: ecologies ~ issue now available!
TCR’s special issue on ecologies features poems, photographs, maps, essays, and field notes from over forty contributors, including Ken Belford, Chris ...

Cap U film finalists
Congratulations to the four Capilano University grads, students and faculty members who have made it to the final 13 of Crazy8s eight-day filmmaking e ...

Student e-mail changes
On Wednesday, February 1, 2012, Capilano University is moving to Live@edu as our new student email system. To accommodate this move, the student email ...

UN World Food Program leader comes to Cap U
Douglas Coutts, leader of the World Food Program for the United Nations, will be giving a free public presentation on January 31 in the Library buildi ...

Weather alert - January 20
Capilano University is open and all classes and services are operating as scheduled. While the approach roads to the North Vancouver campus are clear, ...

Snow Alert
Snow is in the forecast. Be prepared, and visit our Inclement Weather procedures for university protocol and driving tips. The university is open unle ...

Alumni Awards of Excellence
Nominations are currently being accepted for Capilano University’s 2012 Alumni Awards of Excellence. More...

A perfect fit
Congrats to Cap’s Graham Caulfield, the 2011 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal.

Cap U students win B.C. Aboriginal student award
Congratulations to three Cap student recipients of an Irving K. Barber Aboriginal Student Award. The Cap recipients are: Sage Birley from Baldonnel in ...

Great Capilano gift ideas
The gift giving session is upon us check out all the great gift ideas here at CapReflections Vancouver ’12 - Capilano’s IDEA students beautiful artwor ...

Students receive awards from minister
Congrats to four Cap Tourism degree students on a first place finish.

Snow alert
The latest forecast from Environment Canada is calling for snow flurries early Monday morning, turning to light rain. Be prepared for winter driving c ...

Snow alert
The latest forecast from Environment Canada is calling for snow flurries early Friday morning, turning to light rain. Be prepared for winter driving c ...

Cap U Bachelor of Music Therapy student wins national award
Supriya Crocker is this year's winner of the $2,500 Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund Scholarship, which is given on the basis of leadership, academic ...

Instructors acknowledged for energy education
Four Capilano University instructors were acknowledged by BC Hydro on November 8 for successfully embedding sustainability and conservation into their ...

Remembrance Day
Capilano University will be closed on Friday, November 11 to observe Remembrance Day. If you would like to take this time to attend a ceremony, there ...

Spaces available in January for Tourism Management programs
Space is available in the January intake for the Tourism Management Degree program and the Tourism Management Co-op diploma program. The Bachelor of T ...

Final exam schedule now available
The fall 2011 Final Exam schedule is now available. Find out when and where your exams are taking place. View the Final Exam schedule.

Seven Capilano University students receive Ike Barber scholarship
Congratulations to seven Capilano University students who are recipients this year of a $5,000 Ike Barber Transfer Scholarship from the Irving K. Barb ...

Students win Crime Stoppers Award
Congratulations to Capilano University film students Jordan Choo and Jacqui Benson, who have been awarded British Columbia Solicitor General Crime Pre ...

Issue 3.15 of The Capilano Review is now available!
Issue 3.15 of The Capilano Review is now available! TCR’s fall open issue features Lisa Robertson in conversation with Ted Byrne, a tribute to Robert ...

Interac Online payments available October 31, 2011
We are updating our online payment web pages. The pages will have a new look and continue to be safe and secure. Effective October 31, 2011, Interac O ...

Thanks Cap!
It took only nine minutes from the start time of the October 20 earthquake drill evacuation at Capilano University to when people were back at their d ...

New intake for ECCE programs
The Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) department is are now accepting applications for its brand new January intake. There is very limited spa ...

Ryan Knighton makes the top 40 for Canada Reads
Help Capilano University instructor Ryan Knighton's memoir Cockeyed make it to the final round of this year's Canada Reads competition. Cast a vote fo ...

Generous donation establishes award
Squamish secondary school graduates attending Capilano University will benefit from a $100,000 donation announced October 14 to establish the June Man ...

Fall 2011 study space for students
The central list of classroom space that is available on the North Vancouver campus for quiet study is now posted for Fall 2011. Watch for special pos ...

Changing the world, one project at a time
Being an influencer, being environmentally and socially concious, and getting things done are all characteristics expected of today's industry leaders ...

October U-Pass now avaiable
The October U-Pass is now available from the dispensers in the Birch and Library buildings. Beginning the 20th of the current month (or the first bus ...

LSBA Colloquia kick off
The inaugural LSBA Colloquia series launches on Thursday, September 29. The Liberal Studies Colloquia are an opportunity to explore the term themes - ...

LSBA and ECCE receive approved degree path for elementary education
Capilano's Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (LSBA) and the Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) have both been confirmed as accept ...

TEDx is coming to Capilano University
R U Ready? Technology, expectations and demographics are changing the way we do business. Join us on Saturday, November 5th, to share ideas, experienc ...

Student recycling habits studied
Capilano University and Encorp Pacific (Canada) are working together to increase the use of onsite containers for recyclable beverages at Cap’s North ...

Star in your own TV ad
You’ve seen the ads on TV, now it’s your turn to be the star. Check out the booth today under the white tent beside the Sportsplex and be featured as a cartoon character in an ad about recycling karma.

Gift to Capilano University benefits the international experience
Capilano University students wishing to study abroad and international students attending the university will benefit greatly from a $500,000 gift ann ...

New bike path
Avid cyclists will get a reprieve from part of the killer hill on Lillooet when a new bike lane opens later this month. The lit bike path will follow ...

Additional parking available
Over flow parking is available at Inter River Park from September 1, 2011 to October 31, 2011. View a map. (PDF)Learn more about parking, car pool and ...

Admission/Readmission fee increase
The following changes to application for admission/readmission fees will take effect as of September 1, 2011.Canadian Citizens/Permanent Residentsa $4 ...

Get involved with TEDX
TEDxCapU – R U Ready? hits Capilano University on November 5.Student Competitions (September 2011) 60-90 second Film Teaser/Trailer student competitio ...

Important info about fall term
Fall term commences with classes starting at 5:30 p.m. or later on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Daytime classes scheduled for September 6 will not begi ...

Summer sleuthing solves serious sin
Secondary school students are once again enjoying summer sleuthing activities in Genome BC’s popular Geneskool at Capilano University. This unique wee ...

Flag lowered in honour of Jack Layton
The Canadian flag located in the Library Square at our North Vancouver campus will fly at half-mast in honour of NDP leader, Jack Layton. The head of ...

CapCard/U-Pass update
Capilano University student ID cards will be ready starting Wednesday, August 31. You need to obtain your new student ID card to be able to get your U ...

Animation students collect awards
Capilano University animation students have yet again made their mark atop the winner’s circle of Animation Magazine’s annual Pitch Party contest. Mor ...

Cap U students enjoy France while earning university credits
Eighteen students from Capilano University had the trip of a lifetime this summer while collecting credits for their studies in European history and E ...

Instructor honoured for outstanding work in ASE
Congratulations to Laverne Thompson, instructor in Cap’s Adult Special Education department, on receiving an excellence award from the Disability Reso ...

Changes to U-Pass for the fall term
As of September 1, 2011, Capilano University is transferring to the U-Pass BC Program, Translink’s universal transit pass for post-secondary students, ...

Health and dental plan for Capilano students
Capilano Students' Union conducted a referendum in April 2011 with 97% voting in favour of establishing a health and dental plan here at Cap. Students ...

Online services temporarily unavailable
The following services will not be available between Wednesday July 6, 2011 at 4:30 and July 7,2011 at 8 a.m. due to an important systems upgrade: myC ...

Postal Strike/Lockout Alert
We encourage everyone to monitor the situation and to make special arrangements if you are sending time-sensitive mail. In particular, if you are send ...

Spring 2011 honorary degrees awarded
A sports enthusiast who was instrumental in bringing the 2010 Winter Olympic Games to Vancouver, an accomplished author and head of an organization th ...

Fall 2011 Course Planning Workshops
Course planning workshops are group advising sessions for newly admitted students planning to register in a variety of Capilano programs including Art ...

IDEA student wins first place at Rodeo3 Image Contest
Congratulations to IDEA student Serena Zhang, who has won first place in the Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators third national studen ...

Issue 3.14 of The Capilano Review - George Stanley
This special issue on Vancouver poet and former Capilano University faculty member George Stanley highlights his long career, which began in Berkeley ...

It's census time
The 2011 Census is just around the corner. Starting May 2, all households in Canada will receive a yellow census package. Census information is used t ...

Federal election May 2, 2011
You may vote in this federal election if you: Are a Canadian citizen Will be 18 or older on election day Can prove your identity and address Register ...

Have library overdues or fines? Your myCap account will be blocked.
Students with outstanding overdue library books and other items or fines over $10 will find their Capilano University account blocked. Students with b ...

Exam period food services hours
Listed are the times that food services are available on campus from April 18 - 29, 2011.Birch Café Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.Tim Horton'sMo ...

Registrar’s Office Aboriginal Art Winner
Congratulations to Capilano University student Megan Lynch on being selected to create an original work of art that is being displayed at the front co ...

New online resources at the Library
The library has recently subscribed to some great new online resources - JSTOR and the Naxos Music Library. These databases overflowing with articles ...

Graduation shows, exhibits & performances
Come out and experience the amazing accomplishments from our Spring 2011 graduates in art, design, music and theatre. Graduation exhibits, shows and p ...

Cap U shows its love for Japan
Cap U presented a book of condolences to Japanese Consul General Hideki Ito at a brief ceremony held at its North Vancouver campus on March 31.

Master student
Composition student, Kenny Ngo, was accepted to the Sonic Boom student masterclass to have his clarinet and piano piece read March 27 by two professio ...

Métis student success acknowledged
Three young female Métis learners in British Columbia’s post-secondary education system were acknowledged by the Coastal Corridor Consortium (C-3) in March for their desire to succeed.

Spring has sprung at Capilano University
New blossoms are popping up every day around campus. Here's a quick peek at just a few.

Tea for Japan
In light of the recent disaster in Japan, students from Capilano University and the University of Calgary have come together to provide help. 50g pack ...

Voting now open for Student Representatives to the Board of Governors and the Senate
Cast your vote online through your MyCap account for the four Student Representatives to the Senate and the two Student Representatives to the Board o ...

Canada's Ambassador to China comes to Cap
Canada’s Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China, David Mulroney, met March 18 with Capilano University students involved in China studies. He di ...

Access to the latest news about Japan
Do you have questions about how to contact loved ones in Japan? Perhaps you want to know more about the risks of radiation to people in British Columb ...

Capilano University launches innovative new degree in Communication Studies
Students and professionals wanting to keep pace with the rapidly changing world of communications will benefit from Capilano University’s new Bachelor ...

Cap Blues are pure gold
Jessica Franz was named tournament MVP and BCCAA Player of the Year.______________________The Capilano Blues women's basketball team clenched the 2011 ...

Japan and China – how you can help
On March 10, China experienced a 5.8 magnitude earthquake centred in Yingjiang county in Yunnan province. The following day, Japan suffered a devastat ...

Cap U pulls out all the stops to celebrate 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day
A major private gift to Capilano University announced March 8 on International Women's Day will promote greater awareness of women's issues and suppor ...

Capilano University’s Child Care Centre receives high ranking
Cap’s Child Care Centre has been rated as one of the best facilities as indicated by Metro Vancouver’s Daycare ratings released March 8 in the Vancouv ...

The measure of quality in Canada’s post-secondary system
The measure of quality in our colleges and universities is quite possibly the most pressing, and at the same time the most challenging, issue of the t ...

Capilano University to offer new bachelor of arts degree in liberal studies
Students wanting to prepare themselves for an ever-changing work environment with higher wage earning potential will have a greater educational choice ...

Spring 2011 final exam schedule
Find out when and where your final exams are taking place on the spring. View the Spring 2011 Final Exam Schedule.

Capilano University’s Bosa Centre receives generous funding from federal government
Capilano University has received significant financial support of $969,000 from Western Economic Diversification Canada to help equip its new Nat and ...

Snow in the forecast
There is a chance of flurries starting the week of February 21, 2011. Please use extra caution while driving. Slippery sections may exist on roads, in ...

Birch building ATM
The new Automated Teller Machine (ATM), that is to be located in the Birch building, food court, is scheduled to arrive in the next 60 days.

Snow in the forecast
Please use extra caution when driving today. Slippery sections may exist on roads, in parking lots, on sidewalks and pathways at all campuses. For roa ...

Issue 3.13 of The Capilano Review - Manifestos Now!
TCR 3.13 (Winter 2011) was released in February 2011. This special issue of contemporary manifestos—including work from Christian Bök, Marie-Hélène Te ...

Nominations for student reps to the University Senate and Board of Governors
Get involved in University Governance! Nominations are now open for two student representatives to the Senate and two student representatives to the B ...

Global Stewardship alumna making a difference
In celebration of International Development Week (IDW), February 6 - 12, the BC Council for International Cooperation (BCCIC) is recognizing the amazi ...

Thanks Cap. You rock!
It took only 12 minutes from the start time of the earthquake drill evacuation at Capilano University on Jan. 26 to when people were back at their des ...

Capilano student wins poster design competition
Capilano University IDEA student, Leah Vlemmiks, has won the 2011 Vancouver International Auto Show’s annual Student Poster Design Competition. Learn ...

8:15 a.m., Thursday, January 13: Slippery conditions at campuses
All campuses are open today and the approach road to the North Vancouver campus is clear. Slippery sections exist on roads, in parking lots, on sidewa ...

March break youth camps
School's Out, Fun's In! Registration is on now for March Break camps. From LEGO Robotics to Fashion Design, we have something to keep kids ages 5 - 12 ...

Learning support
Capilano Univesrity learning skills services help students reach their academic goals by teaching them how to study effectively and efficiently. Every ...

Final exam schedule update
Some final exams in the Cedar building have been relocated during the final exam week. Please review the final exam schedule for the most up-to-date i ...

Are you waitlisted for the 2011 spring term?
Remember to:Confirm your spot on the waitlist through your myCap account now and again every 72 hours.Check your myCap account on Thursday, December ...

Follow us on Twitter
Follow us on Twitter The Tourism Management department at Capilano University is now on Twitter. Follow us at http://twitter.com/CapilanoTourism. Find ...

Genome BC Geneskool returns to Capilano
Genome BC and Capilano University have once again teamed up to deliver a unique workshop series in December 2010. Genome BC Geneskool is a travelling ...