Capilano University

Introducing the Thrift Corner at the Kéxwusm-áyakn Student Centre 👕👖👗

This student-led initiative is a free, relaxed, welcoming and no-pressure space where Indigenous students can share and access gently used clothing.

Donations can be dropped off at the Kéxwusm-áyakn Student Centre at CapU North Vancouver campus. Bring what you can, take what you need.

May is Asian Heritage Month—a time to celebrate the cultures, histories and contributions of Asian communities.

Join us for Japanese paper art: Origami and beyond on May 28 and explore the creativity, precision and cultural traditions behind Japanese paper art through a hands-on origami experience.

🗓 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 11:30–1 p.m.
📍 CapU North Vancouver campus

Learn more and register: https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/get-to-know-us/events/items/japanese-paper-art-origami-and-beyond.php

We’re proud to share that School of Tourism Management CapU's Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) team has been recognized nationally by CEWIL/ECAIT Canada.

Receiving the 2026 Albert S. Barber Award highlights the team’s leadership in advancing innovative, industry-connected experiential learning—supporting student success and strengthening partnerships across B.C.’s visitor economy.

🎉 Congratulations to Christy Dodds, Tania Loken and Mohna Baichoo on this well-deserved recognition. Mohna was also honoured with the CEWIL Canada Volunteer Impact Award.👏

👉 Read more: https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/get-to-know-us/news/2026/title-9819237-en.php

This May, we’re proud to celebrate Asian Heritage Month at CapU under the theme Honouring Asian Canadians: Stories that Built Canada.

Through conversation, creativity and community, we’re recognizing the stories, cultures and contributions of Asian Canadians that continue to shape our campuses and communities across generations.

🗓 Happening today: Storytelling & Leadership: Finding Your Voice
⏰ 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
📌 Birch Building, BR126

Join speaker and leadership coach Rasie Bamigbade for an interactive session exploring storytelling, identity and finding confidence in your voice.

A celebration of tradition, belonging and new beginnings.

During his installation ceremony as CapU’s eighth president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Jason Dewling shared a vision for CapU grounded in experiential learning, strong community partnerships and helping students discover opportunities they may not yet see for themselves.

📸 Take a look back at moments from the installation ceremony: https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/get-to-know-us/capsule-stories/articles/capu-in-photos-the-presidents-installation/

We were proud to serve as a venue partner for the Squamish Enduro, Canada’s largest Enduro mountain bike race, hosting the race start and finish right here on campus, May3-4.
The 2026 event welcomed more than 700 riders from across Canada and the United States, supported by 130+ volunteers and cheered on by hundreds of spectators throughout the weekend ☀️
Thank you to the Squamish Enduro team for including CapU Squamish as part of this incredible event, and to everyone who helped make it such a success.

CapU is pleased to share that Debra Doucette, OBC has been appointed the university’s fifth chancellor.

An honorary degree recipient, respected business and community leader, and chair of Odlum Brown, Debra brings more than three decades of experience in Canada’s investment industry, along with a strong commitment to equity, mentorship and public service.

As chancellor, Debra will serve as an ambassador for CapU and as a member of both the Board of Governors and the Senate.

Read more: https://www.capilanou.ca/about-capu/get-to-know-us/news/2026/title-9720250-en.php

On April 23, CapU hosted the 10th annual Student Research Symposium where 123 students from across disciplines presented their capstone research projects. Featuring work from programs spanning arts, sciences, communications and more, the event highlights the depth and diversity of student research at CapU. Several students also received awards, including student awards for excellence in research and library undergraduate research awards.

May 5 marks Red Dress Day, honouring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirited People (MMIWG2S+).

This day recognizes the ongoing national crisis of violence against Indigenous women and communities and calls for collective awareness and action.

At Capilano University, red dresses are displayed across campus as part of the REDress Project, serving as powerful reminders of lives lost and the ongoing impacts of violence.

We encourage the CapU community to learn, reflect and engage with the Calls to Justice, and to consider how each of us can contribute to meaningful change.

Last week the CapU community gathered to mark the annual awakening of Skw’chays, the university’s legacy canoe commissioned during its 50th anniversary.

The ceremony reflects CapU’s ongoing commitment to Indigenizing and decolonizing education.

The ceremony was led by representatives from the Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation.