News

Capilano University welcomes new dean, Faculty of Global & Community Studies

CapU is pleased to announce the appointment of Caroline Dépatie, PhD, as the University’s new dean, Faculty of Global & Community Studies.

  • Aug 27

Capilano University announces Tracy Penny Light as Interim Vice-President, Academic & Provost

CapU is pleased to announce that Tracy Penny Light, PhD, has been appointed interim vice-president, academic & provost.

  • Aug 6

Capilano University unveils Canada’s first GLC-1 digital piano lab

CapU is pleased to announce Canada’s first GLC-1 digital piano lab through an educational partnership with Roland.

  • Jul 10

Memorandum of Understanding creates pathways for Indigenous youth learners

CapU is pleased to announce it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre (SLCC) and BCIT to formalize a partnership that will create opportunities for Indigenous youth learners.

  • Jun 27

CapU Squamish to install FIFA-grade turf field

The replacement project kicks off in July to ready for Women’s Soccer National Championship.

  • Jun 26

Honouring National Indigenous Peoples Day

On June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Capilano University honours the heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities. As the summer solstice brings renewal, CapU renews its commitment to reconciliACTION and learning.

  • Jun 21

North Vancouver campuses closed Friday, June 21

Please do not come to either main campus or CapU Lonsdale on Friday.

  • Jun 20

Exhibit explores how drawing draws us together

More than the Mark at the Brackendale Art Gallery from June 12–16

  • Jun 12

Capilano University expands program offerings at its Squamish campus for January 2025 

In Spring 2025 CapU will add three additional programs to the course offerings at its new campus in Squamish. The University’s new Squamish campus will open and welcome students in September 2024. 

  • Jun 5

From canvas to convocation: The design journey of CapU student Natasha Lee

As an illustrator, Natasha Lee found herself questioning the meticulous nature of the graphic design courses during her first year in the Bachelor of Visual Communication and Design degree in the IDEA School of Design.

  • Jun 4