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CapU grad Emily Rubin was inspired by Bhangra-dancing Yukoner Gurdeep Pandher’s messages of joy and positivity in her artistic journey back to dedicating regular attention to her passion for art:
#CapilanoU
#bhangra
@GurdeepPandher
@northshorenews
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CapU donates masks and gloves to Lions Gate Hospital in fight against COVID-19
#COVID19
#CapilanoU
#NorthVancouver
#N95masks
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Our hearts go out to those in our North Vancouver community following today’s tragic events in Lynn Valley. Our CapU Counselling Services is here to support any students struggling with the news:
#northvan
#LynnValley
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Navdeep Kaurmann experiences snow for the first time at
#CapilanoU
on Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017. She called her family members in India to share the moment.
#CapU
#snow
#BCStorm
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With a heavy heart we share that Slá’hólt, Hereditary Chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, Elder Ernest (Ernie) George, made his way to Xexe7énak (the Creator) on Nov 11, 2020. He served as Elder-in-residence at CapU over the past 11 years. Full message:
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JUST ANNOUNCED: A new Centre for Childhood Studies, a child-inspired, purpose-built centre of excellence in Early Childhood Education at CapU is slated to welcome ECE students and children in 2024.
#capuchildhoodstudiescentre
#CapUECCE
#CapilanoU
#northvan
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We are currently reviewing plans for alternative delivery of our courses and programs. Please watch for further announcements on Monday. Current information is always posted here:
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#CapU
is coming to LoLo! Capilano University is opening a new branch campus in the
#NorthVancouver
community of Lower Lonsdale this September. See the details in the media release:
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Please be advised that we are pausing all CapU classes for Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17, 2020 as we prepare for alternative instructional delivery for the remainder of the semester. Details at
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We are pleased to announce CapU has received a $450,000 donation from TD Bank Group to develop and strengthen the University’s Indigenous Digital Accelerator program.
#Indigenouscanada
#CapilanoU
#NorthVan
#WestVan
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So many people wanted to wish us happy birthday today, including the Prime Minister of Canada!
#CapU50
#CapUPride
You can celebrate 50 with us at
#CapFest
.
#NorthVan
#bcedu
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Killam Laureate Award winner Brit Paris’ now applies her PhD research to help spark new pathways for teaching and learning at
#CapilanoU
@CapUCTE
@brit_paris
@KillamTrusts
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Hero work: Five international students, incl. two
#CapilanoU
students, used jackets and turbans to make a rope and rescue a man in Golden Ears Provincial Park:
#Heroes
#internationalstudents
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With deep concern and sadness,
#CapilanoU
acknowledges the violence, turmoil and tragedy escalating in the United States. This is a time of sorrow, frustration and anger for many, especially in Black communities.
#BlackLivesMatter
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By changing to a drive-by event, we followed through with our Long Service Awards yesterday to celebrate staff who have served the University community for many years. The shift in format made it was a day to remember.
#CapilanoU
#CapUCares
#COVIDBC
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Congratulations to Lonny Eagleton, recipient of the Creative Award at our upcoming 2023 Alumni Awards of Excellence event!
Read more about Lonny in our latest Capsule Story:
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Thank you to those who joined us in celebrating tonight at the grand opening of
#CapULonsdale
. We are excited to welcome students and build community here in
@CityOfNorthVan
#NorthVancouver
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Pleased to welcome
@KatrinaCBurnaby
&
@SusieChant_nvs
to the CapU Children’s Centre last week to see our program, learn about our new Centre for Childhood Studies (coming in 2024) and hear from faculty, staff and
#ECE
students.
#CapilanoU
#NorthVan
@EcpnBc
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National champions! Congratulations to our Capilano Blues men’s volleyball team.
@CapilanoBlues
@CCAAsportsACSC
#volleyball
#NorthVan
The
@CapilanoU
Blues defeat the
@HumberHawks
3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-19) and are the 2020
@CCAAsportsACSC
Men’s National Champions! Player of the Game for the Blues is Ben Friesen leading the way with 15 points on 10 kills, 10 digs, 3 blocks, and 2 aces.
#CCAAmvb2020
#NorthVan
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Archeology instructor Bob Muckle continues to shed light on early 20th century Japanese logging camp settlements in the forest of Seymour Valley above North Vancouver. His research is opening a window on a little known part of BC history.
#NorthVancouver
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JANUARY 15: Due to heavy snowfall, all campuses are CLOSED today. All classes & programs are cancelled. During this period of severe weather, please check daily to confirm openings/closures and schedules.
#NorthVancouver
#CapU
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2018 marks CapU’s 50th Anniversary
We’ve opened up our archives to share stories, photographs, anecdotes & artifacts highlighting
@CapilanoU
memorable moments over the past five decades.
#CapU50
Celebrate the experience with us and stay in touch here:
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New Bachelor of Kinesiology degree is coming to CapU in fall 2021 to provide increased learning opportunities for current and future students.
#CapilanoU
#Kinesiology
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Message from CapU President Paul Dangerfield:
This is a sorrowful day for everyone touched by the tragedy that occurred at the
#LynnValley
Library in North Vancouver on Saturday afternoon. More:
#northvan
@nvdpl
@NVanDistrict
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The flag outside the Capilano University library lowered in memory of all victims of the tragedy at the Centre Culturel Islamique de Quebec.
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Today, we came together with Gov't members, faculty, students, employees, supporters and friends of
@CapilanoU
to celebrate the official groundbreaking of the Centre for Childhood Studies.
#NorthVan
#ECE
#bced
#studentsuccess
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CapU Research: Archeology instructor
@bobmuckle
co-authored new edition of Introducing Archeology textbook while working on ‘Archaeology of COVID-19’ project.
#archeology
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Although we are closed today, we encourage all members of the
#CapilanoU
community to join in a moment of silence at 10 a.m. this morning, one week after the tragedy of flight
#PS752
in Iran.
#NorthVancouver
#CdnPSE
#CdnPoli
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Big THANK YOU to our exceptional facilities team & contractors who worked long hours to keep our campus locations safe and secure. Our
#capilanoU
community appreciates you! Roads and pathways are clear and salted today. We continue to monitor and adjust for changing conditions.
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Photos from our wonderful Chancellor installation ceremony this morning. We are pleased to have Yuri Fulmer and his family join our CapU community.
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An exciting announcement from President Paul Dangerfield! Capilano University receives $48 million in provincial funding and acquires Squamish campus property. Read more:
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We're proud to be named one of BC's Top Employers for a 2nd year. "Providing an exceptional workplace is key to cultivating a strong sense of community, health and well-being for our employees.” More:
#BCTopEmployers
#TopEmployers2020
#lovewhereyouwork
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Employees surprise and congratulate
@CapUPresident
Paul Dangerfield on the one-year anniversary of his installation as
#CapU
president.
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Congrats to CapU instructor
@AntheaMallinson
& her costume design team, for winning the 2021 Excellence in Crafts Award for Textiles from
@CAFTCADAwards
.
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Join us at 9 am tomorrow (March 2) for a virtual talk by Seth Klein: Mobilizing Canada for the climate emergency. All welcome. More:
@SethDKlein
#EarthWorks
#CapilanoU
#ClimateAction
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A CapU
#CityStudio
student project inspired this Barklet park for dogs and owners in the
@CityOfNorthVan
. Join us online December 17 for our digital student showcase of some of the latest CityStudio partnership projects.
#barklet
#northvan
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Our students Lexi Fontaine and Isabella Hallam are part of the team of filmmakers producing a documentary on the storied, and controversial, history of West Van's British Properties neighbourhood. (Photo: Wakefield,
@NorthShoreNews
)
#film
#CapilanoU
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Our new tractor and tireless grounds crew are keeping roads clear through snowy days. Much appreciated!
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Messages for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation are guiding the way from Purcell Way to Monashee Drive on main campus. Created by artist Greg Pierre and CapU's
@DoreenManuel1
#NDTR
#TRC2021
#NorthVancouver
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Our legacy canoe, Skw’cháys, was launched last Friday at Whey-ah-Wichen (Cates Park) while a small group of CapU staff and students & members of Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh nations watched - with two eagles gazing from above.
#northvan
#CapilanoU
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Today: Join us for the launch our two-week (May 1-12, 2020) virtual Animation and Visual Effects Grad Show. See all the creative student art in one space.
@gradshow
Story here:
#Capilanoanimation
#CapilanoU
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CapU instructor
@AntheaMallinson
and her team are nominated for Excellence in Textiles for their costume work on TV show Sabrina. Winners of 2021
@CAFTCADAwards
to be announced May 1, 2021.
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Congratulations to five
#CapilanoU
faculty members who inspire students and colleagues through their innovative teaching approaches, commitment to students and dedication to teaching excellence. You make us proud! Learn more:
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SkyTrain to the
#NorthShore
would mean an easier commute and smaller carbon footprint for
#CapU
students and staff. Join us in supporting better
#transit
!
Daily Poll: Is SkyTrain to the North Shore a good or bad idea?
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CapU is partnering with
@QMUNITY
to deliver a Gender Diversity and Queer Inclusivity learning program. Learn more:
#CapilanoU
#2SLGBTQIA
+
#equity
#inclusion
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Join us this Friday at
#PrideAtThePier
in
#NorthVancouver
for a fun-filled evening of celebration with the 2SLGBTQ+ community. As a proud supporter of
@NSPrideAlliance
, CapU is pleased to host the photo booths in the Pipe Shop at The Shipyards for the 2022 event.
#PrideMonth
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Mark your calendar! 2018 marks CapU's 50th anniversary and we want to celebrate the experience with you! Please join us Saturday, September 22, 2018 at CapFest, a full day of activities and entertainment across multiple stages. .
#capilanou
#CapU50
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#CapilanoU
hosted the Legacy Canoe Awakening and Naming Ceremony on Thursday. The ceremony marked the completion of the
#CapU50
Legacy Canoe, named Skw’cháys, created by master carver Ses siyam and carver Xats'alanexw siyam.
#CapULegacy
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Have you ever heard of a machine that dispenses short stories? Neither had these passersby.
#CapilanoU
#CapU50
#CapUPride
#NorthVan
#literatureonthego
#bcedu
@short_edition
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Beautiful to witness (virtually) the Skw’chays Launching Ceremony underway at Whey-ah-wichen (Cates Park) today.
#CapULegacyCanoe
#NorthVancouver
Skw’chays Launching Ceremony underway at Whey-ah-wichen, which means "faces the wind" and is the Tsleil-Waututh name for the place many know as Cates Park. Three beautiful Eagles have been watching over the ceremony.
@CapUPresident
@CapilanoU
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Listen: CapU instructor
@bobmuckle
recently discussed Archeology of the
#Covid_19
Pandemic in an interview on his research into the structures, art, and yes, the trash of the pandemic in and around Vancouver.
#CapilanoU
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CapU also is so pleased to join
@univcan
and looks forward to the networking, collaboration and learning opportunities this brings to our community.
#cdnPSE
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Student Julia Sors, shares on
#GivingTuesday2021
how the financial support from CapU's
#WeBelieve
bursaries for female students make a difference to the life of a student like her. Read her story:
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We are pleased to announce CapU's first on-campus student housing complex. Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, and
@CapUPresident
shared news today of this student life hub coming to the University’s main campus.
#NorthVan
#CapU
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Did you know: CapU Bookstore is selling CapU Pride merchandise and 15% of sales will go to support
@QMUNITY
— a non-profit organization based in Vancouver that serves as B.C.'s queer, trans and Two-Spirit resource centre.
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CapU's modern day
#Archeology
project lead by instructor
@bobmuckle
and student researchers looks to record the public art, structures and artifacts defining our COVID-era
#NorthVan
#WestVan
#covidarcheology
Archeologist documents our unique material culture during pandemic
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Sparky Lawrence, theatre technician for
#CapilanoU
Blueshore Theatre, is 3D printing face shields for masks for healthcare workers.
#NorthVancouver
@BlueShoreatCapU
#COVIDCanada
#CovidCampus
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Join us April 15 as Mo Amir from
@vancolour
introduces some exceptional CapU graduates at our first livestream Alumni Awards of Excellence. The 2021 award recipients: David Vertesi, Juvarya Veltkamp, Michèle Ross, Orene Askew & Sean Aitken. More:
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Proudly wearing our hockey jerseys in support of the Humboldt Broncos.
#HumboldtStrong
#JerseysForHumboldt
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Miranda Huron joins our campus community today as CapU's first Director of Indigenous Education and Affairs. Welcome Miranda!
@m_huron
#northvancouver
#CapilanoUniversity
#Reconciliation
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#CapilanoU
will be there! Acting Against
#Racism
: Strategies for Moving Forward, Sept 14, Kay Meek Centre, 7 pm
#yvr
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CapU students host SNAP Math Fair for
@NVSD44
@WestVanSchools
students. Hands-on learning with games & activities make math fun for children, and give practical teaching experience to aspiring K-12 teachers. More:
#mathisfun
#studentsteachingstudents
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Easily access $450 toward your studies this fall with the
#CapUCares
Student Award. If you’re a student at
#CapU
and need a boost funding your education this fall, we have your back. Apply NOW to secure your funding:
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Octopuses are smart in ways we are only beginning to understand. As
@shroffanimallaw
, animal lawyer and CapU instructor, points out, we will likely look back on our laws and treatment of animals, and ask ourselves: What were we thinking?
#CapilanoU
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As a legacy to 50 years of
#capilanoU
, on April 11, join the campus community and master carver Ses siyám (Ray Natraoro) for the Legacy Canoe Awakening and Naming Ceremony in the Birch Cafeteria from 2 p.m.
#capu50
#CapUlegacy
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Together with
@langaracollege
we are pleased to announce a new partnership that allows Langara Design Formation diploma graduates to complete a Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication at CapU IDEA School of Design. More:
@capuIDEA
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We strive to be a place where ideas and experiences can be shared safely & support is available to address social issues. Racism has no place here. As a university, our first step is to repair our own legacies and help prepare generations to build a better future. Together. 3/3
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Our hearts go out to the University of Waterloo and its campus community. We stand unified, condemning the hateful gender-based violence that occurred. Let's unite to foster more inclusive and safer campuses for all.
#UWaterloo
#CapilanoU
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Emerging Indigenous artists and students at CapU, Response: Our Land Narrative offers you a chance to learn from leading artists this fall and exhibit your work at
@PolygonGallery
. Apply by Sept 4.
#IndigenousArtist
#CapilanoU
,
#PolygonGallery
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Join us 10 a.m. Monday 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:
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Due to COVID-19, our CAPUMA students could not receive the recognition in person, but they were thrilled to win four awards at the AMA international collegiate conference in March.
#CapilanoU
#NorthVancouver
@CapilanoUMA
@AMA_Marketing
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@JustinTrudeau
Capilano University donated
#N95masks
, gloves and more to
#LionsGateHospital
#NorthVancouver
to support frontline healthcare workers in our community
CapU donates masks and gloves to Lions Gate Hospital in fight against COVID-19
#COVID19
#CapilanoU
#NorthVancouver
#N95masks
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Do you still need to get your 1st or 2nd dose before classes start in Sept? Next week
@VCHhealthcare
is operating pop up
#COVID19
vaccine clinics below our CapU Lonsdale location at
@shipyardsdist
in
#NorthVancouver
.
#GetVaccinated
#fastertogether
#CapilanoU
#DoYourPart
VCH offering COVID vaccines at North Van’s Shipyards
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JUST ANNOUNCED: Capilano University adds Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education to the CapU Squamish offerings for Fall 2024:
#ECCE
#capilanou
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Adding to the accolades for
#TheShipyards
in
@CityOfNorthVan
, the designs features of our CapU Lonsdale location at The Shipyards received an Award of Excellence from the Architectural Woodwork Institute.
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Reminder: Truth and Reconciliation Week at CapU starts tomorrow, beginning at 8:30 a.m. with a breakfast and blessing with Elder Latash Nahanee. More:
#CapilanoU
#TruthAndReconciliationWeek
#NorthVan
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#CapilanoU
film student Keaton Lawlor captured moving images of the 7pm tribute to healthcare workers around
#Vancouver
every evening. Story at
@VIAwesome
#HealthcareHeroes
#COVID19BC
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#CapilanoU
is aware that cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in North Vancouver today. We take our guidance from the public health officials that are working hard to contain this outbreak. Remember
#WashYourHands
and stay home when sick. Follow
@VCHhealthcare
@CDCofBC
for updates.
This morning, the District was made aware of the COVID-19 outbreak at a care home in Lynn Valley. We understand this news is concerning, as care home residents are some of our most vulnerable people in our community. The health of the community is our primary concern.
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Rain is forecasted, but
#CapilanoU
won't leave you out in the cold. We've got tents to shelter you while you hobnob with other alumni, take in amazing performances and enjoy a beer at
#CapFest
tomorrow, from 2–9 p.m. Many indoor events, too!
#CapU50
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Congratulations to Canada's Women's Soccer Team on their Olympic GOLD 🥇and to CapU Blues men's soccer coach Adam Day who is at
#Tokyo2020
supporting the team. What a win!
#CANWNT
Good luck going for gold!
@CapilanoU
Blues men's soccer head coach Adam Day is a member of the technical staff with Canada's Olympic women's soccer team.
#GoCanada
#Tokyo2020
#Olympics
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“I had no idea, until I started excavating and started coming up with rice bowls and sake bottles,”
#CapU
professor Bob Muckle.
#CapilanoU
#JapaneseCanadianHistory
Link 👉
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Sechelt Hospital Foundation and
@VCHCareers
have partnered with us to cover the cost of tuition and books for Health Care Assistant students at our Kalax-ay
#SunshineCoast
campus in 2020-21. Contact our Sechelt campus to learn more.
#Homecare
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Indigenous students & employees at Capilano University are invited to a drop-in Sharing Circle via Zoom with Jackie Tenute (Ojibwe/Potawatami Anishinaabe Kwe), a friend of CapU, happening today and tomorrow from 1-3 p.m.
#CapilanoU
#Indigenous
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This
#CapilanoU
#earlychildhood
education student is dancing her way to a teaching career
@DesiDancer01
@shiamakvanc
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Reminder: Pop-up
#COVID19
vaccine clinic is at the Pipe Shop in
@shipyardsdist
- Lower Lonsdale near our CapU Lonsdale location all this week. 💉 Dose 1 prioritized, Dose 2 for those who had 1st shot 7+ weeks ago. Details:
#FasterTogether
#GetVaccinated
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#CapilanoU
's rebrand =
#1
globally! says
@kensteele
@EduvationInc
#postsec
#highered
#CapUPride
#NorthVan
#bcedu
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Presently, all classes/activities on campus will continue as scheduled.
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CapU students earn top two finish in Case Competition at the
@AMA_Marketing
International Collegiate Conference in Chicago.
#CapilanoU
#CAPUMA
#AMAICC22
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One week ago today, CapU's community celebrated the unveiling of a new rainbow crosswalk at the entrance to main campus.
@NorthShoreNews
#NorthVan
#pride
#CapilanoU
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#Here2Talk
launches today for all post-secondary students in BC. The free, confidential counselling and referral service is available 24/7 online, by app and by phone:
#BCPSE
#COVIDBC
#studentsarenotalone
#MentalHealth
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Welcome to CapU Residence,
@EvoCarShare
! Getting between campus and residence couldn't be more convenient!
#bcpoli
#studenthousing
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