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Capilano University President and Vice-Chancellor Paul Dangerfield Moving On

After eight years as president and vice-chancellor at Capilano University (CapU), Paul Dangerfield has announced that 2024-2025 will be his last academic year with the university. CapU Board of Governors Chair Ashraf Amlani credits Dangerfield with leading the University through a period of significant growth and maturation. 

  • Mar 4

Capilano University introduces Chén̓chenstway

Capilano University is pleased to introduce Chén̓chenstway, a starting point for the university’s work towards reconciliation at CapU campuses and learning locations.

  • Feb 28

Celebrating culture through food and flavours: Inspiring a CapU student’s award-winning brand design

It has been an illustrious year for CapU IDEA School of Design student Celina Zhong.

  • Feb 21

Capilano University named one of B.C.’s Top Employers for 2024

Capilano University has been named one of BC's Top Employers. The University takes great pride in being a workplace that offers employees experiences and engagement opportunities to actualize their passion and potential.

  • Feb 15

Capilano University and District of Squamish formalize memorandum of understanding

Capilano University (CapU) and the District of Squamish formalized their partnership today, as leaders signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will guide existing and future collaborations. 

  • Feb 8

Black History Month 2024—Joint video statement

Watch a statement recognizing Black History Month from CapU, Black Students Union, Capilano Faculty Association and MoveUP.

  • Feb 1

Capilano University and Sea to Sky School District sign memorandum of understanding to enrich learning opportunities and formalize collaborations

Capilano University and Sea to Sky School District have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that formalizes their shared commitment to advance opportunities for learners in the Sea to Sky corridor.

  • Jan 24

Escalated strike action impacting transit services in Metro Vancouver 

Currently, it is possible there will be disruptions to TransLink's bus and seabus service starting at 3 a.m. Monday, January 22. Students are encouraged to plan for possible alternative ways to travel to campus next week including driving, carpooling, car sharing, cycling or walking.  

  • Jan 19

Capilano University adds Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education to the CapU Squamish offerings for Fall 2024

Capilano University has added the Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education degree to its programs that will be offered at the new CapU Squamish campus beginning in September 2024.

  • Jan 18

NBC IDA Indigenous Screenwriting program coaches writers to find their voice in the film industry

Capilano University’s new Scripting the Future: the NBC IDA Indigenous Screenwriting program works along side burgeoning Indigenous screenwriters to help them hone their skills and develop scripts for film and television.

  • Jan 10