School of Communication
Communication is the art of persuasion and the craft of storytelling. It’s about making connections, creating impressions, building understanding and making change. You can learn to be that change-maker right here at CapU.
Why study communication at CapU?
In this interconnected, information-driven world, there’s an unprecedented demand for skilled communicators in the workplace.
The programs and courses offered by CapU’s School of Communication will empower you with wide-ranging skills and abilities, from foundational skills in professional writing, editing and presentations, to critical analysis of communication industries, media and messages.
Communication programs
Resources for CapU students
We’re here to support you at every step of your education journey. Check out the Learning Commons – an area for all students to grow in confidence as they master course material and build new skills. Our specialized support centres include:
CapU’s Career Development Centre can help you find employment throughout your studies and as you move into the professional world. Here you’ll find a list of Professional Associations to be part of – an integral step in building your career.
And keep an eye out for the many student associations that offer networking events, opportunities to meet industry leaders from your field of study, and social get-togethers.
Alaa Al-Musalli BA (Hons), MA, PhD
Instructor, EAP & CommunicationsSchool of Communication
English for Academic Purposes
Faculty of Education
Health & Human Development
604 983 7582 ext. 7582
Fir Building, room FR501F
alaaalmusalli@capilanou.ca
Anicka Quin
Instructor, School of CommunicationSchool of Communication
Faculty of Business & Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 3405
Fir Building, room FR538
anickaquin@capilanou.ca
Bill Van Luven
Chair Instr., CMNS/ Instr. OREC/TOURSchool of Outdoor Recreation Management
School of Tourism Management
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
School of Communication
Wilderness Leadership Program
604 984 1706 ext. 1706
Fir Building, room FR522
bvanluve@capilanou.ca
Carla Wolf
Instructor, School of CommunicationSchool of Communication
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 990 7882 ext. 7882
Fir Building, room FR542
cwolf@capilanou.ca
Cathy Mullaly
Instructor, School of CommunicationSchool of Communication
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 7283
Fir Building, room FR536
catherinemullaly@capilanou.ca
Charles Campbell
Instructor, School of CommunicationFaculty of Business and Professional Studies
School of Communication
604 990 7882 ext. 7882
Fir Building, room FR542
ccampbe1@capilanou.ca
Dina Nezami
DDA, School of CommunicationSchool of Communication
Faculty of Business & Professional Studies
604 990 7939 ext. 7939
Fir Building, room FR502
dinanezami@capilanou.ca
Dwayne Beaver AA, MA
Instructor, Motion Picture Arts ProgramFaculty of Fine and Applied Arts
School of Motion Picture Arts - Motion Picture Arts Program
School of Communication
School of Motion Picture Arts
604 986 1911 ext. 7136
Bosa Building, room BC220
dbeaver@capilanou.ca
Grace Kim
Instr., Sch. Communication & Bus, Instructor, School of CommunicationFaculty of Business and Professional Studies
School of Communication
604 986 1911 ext. 2517
Fir Building, room FR501f
gracekim3@capilanou.ca
Jane Ince BA
Instructor, School of CommunicationSchool of Communication
604 990 7882 ext. 7882
Fir Building, room FR542
janeince@capilanou.ca
Karen Okun
Instr., Applied Business Unit & CMNSSchool of Business
School of Communication
Applied Business Unit
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 3444
Cedar Building, room CE333F
kokun@capilanou.ca
Ki Wight BFA, MFA, PhD candidate
Instructor, Motion Picture Arts ProgramLiberal Studies
Bachelor of Arts
School of Communication
School of Social Sciences
Women's & Gender Studies
Capilano University Faculty Association
Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts
School of Motion Picture Arts - Motion Picture Arts Program
School of Motion Picture Arts
604 986 1911 ext. 3498
Fir Building, room FR534
kwight@capilanou.ca
Kym Stewart
Instructor, School of CommunicationFaculty of Business and Professional Studies
School of Communication
604 986 1911 ext. 2516
Fir Building, room FR528
kstewart@capilanou.ca
Lori L. Walker BA, MA, MA, PhD
Emergency Floor Warden Fir, Instructor/Convenor School of CMNSFaculty of Business and Professional Studies
School of Communication
604 986 1911 ext. 7432
Fir Building, room FR532
loriwalker@capilanou.ca
Masa Takei
Instructor, CommunicationsSchool of Communication
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 7283
Fir Building, room FR536
masajitakei@capilanou.ca
Matthew Michaud TESL Cert., BA, MA
Instructor, EAP/CMNSSchool of Access & Academic Preparation
English for Academic Purposes
Faculty of Education
Health & Human Development
School of Communication
604 986 1911 ext. 3565
Birch Building, room BR358
matthewmichaud@capilanou.ca
Michael Markwick
Instructor, School of CommunicationSchool of Communication
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 2456
Fir Building, room FR530
markwick@capilanou.ca
Michelle Medalla
Assist. to Dean of Bus & Prof. Studies, Emergency Floor Warden CedarSchool of Business
School of Communication
School of Legal Studies
604 984 4923 ext. 4923
Cedar Building, room CE371
mmedalla@capilanou.ca
Steve King BA, M.Ed.
Instructor, EAP/CMNSEnglish for Academic Purposes
School of Communication
Faculty of Education
Health & Human Development
School of Access & Academic Preparation - Adult Basic Education
604 986 1911 ext. 3405
Fir Building, room FR538
stephenking3@capilanou.ca
Sue Dritmanis
Instructor, School of CommunicationsSchool of Tourism Management
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
Faculty of Global and Community Studies
School of Communication
604 983 7585 ext. 7585
Fir Building, room FR526
sdritman@capilanou.ca
Susan Bell BA (Hons), MA, DPhil
InstructorSchool of Tourism Management
School of Outdoor Recreation Management
School of Communication
Faculty of Global and Community Studies
Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
604 986 1911 ext. 2217
Fir Building, room FR501F
sbell@capilanou.ca
Ted Hamilton
Instructor, School of CommunicatonsFaculty of Business and Professional Studies
School of Communication
604 986 1911 ext. 2589
Fir Building, room FR524
Ehamilto@capilanou.ca
Contact
Have questions about this school?
School of Communication
604 990 7939 cmns@capilanou.ca
Student Information Services
604 984 4900 604 984 1798 (fax) Birch Building, room BR230 registration@capilanou.ca