Alumni News - June 2025

Convocation is in full swing on the CapU main campus this week from June 10–12, and we are proud to welcome 1500 new alumni to the association! Before your summer plans begin, catch up on recent news and events from CapU and your alumni association.

Upcoming Alumni Events

Making Sense of Travel Insurance: Myths, Facts & Smart Planning 

Tuesday, June 23, 2025 | 12.00 - 1.00pm PST

(Zoom joining link will be sent upon registration)

Planning a trip abroad or within Canada? Join us for this informative webinar to debunk common travel insurance myths, understand key facts, and learn how to travel smarter and with confidence.

Bonus: Register and be entered to win a $100 Visa gift card!

Register Now

Thinking of starting or running a business? 

Whether you’re launching a new venture or scaling an existing business, these sessions will provide you with valuable insights on how to protect your business and plan for long-term success.

• Starting and Operating a Business - Virtual Webinar Wednesday, June 24, 2025 | 12.00 - 12.45pm PST (Zoom joining link will be sent upon registration) Register Now

• Small Business Insurance - Virtual Webinar Thursday, June 25, 2025 | 12.00 - 12.45 pm PST (Zoom joining link will be sent upon registration) Register Now

Exciting Alumni Opportunities

CapU Perks App

The CapU Alumni Perks app is designed to connect you with offers and exclusive benefits you'll only receive as a CapU alumni. Exciting new perks have landed! Get a free .CA domain and email for a year from Webnames.ca, enjoy a year of BCBusiness Magazine for just $14.95, and get discounts for tickets to Vancouver RISE FC’s matches

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New Fulmer Centre Opens for Childhood Studies

The Fulmer Family Centre for Childhood Studies opened on April 23, 2025. The new facility doubles practicum spaces for students in the School of Education and Childhood Studies and adds 74 new childcare spaces. CapU alumni are now included on the priority list for both the existing Childcare Centre and the new Fulmer Centre. Read more

Community Sponsorship Program

Are you affiliated with charities, non-profit initiatives, and services that make a positive impact on the local community? The community sponsorship program supports CapU alumni-affiliated charities, non-profit initiatives, and services. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn More

Need a quick getaway? The Lodges at CapU Squamish is now open

CapU alumni receive an exclusive 20% discount on stays of two nights or more using the promo code CAPUFAMILY

Book your retreat today

Recent News and Events

'What can you do to retain that sense of your Indigenous self?'

Recent 2025 Alumni Award of Excellence recipient Dr. Mason Mucharme discusses his inspiring journey from CapU student to earning a PhD—becoming only the second member of the Lil’wat Nation to do so. His leadership in Indigenous research and governance continues to shape important conversations and policies.

North Shore News | Pique Magazine

TEDxCapilanoU 2025: A full circle moment

CapU alumna and award-winning filmmaker Dianne Whelan headlined TEDxCapilanoU on April 25, sharing insights from her six-year journey across the Trans Canada Trail—captured in 500 Days in the Wild. Her talk, along with all of our incredible speakers is available now.

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Announcing the 2025 honorary degree recipients and faculty emeritus honourees

CapU will be celebrating five exemplary individuals with an honorary doctorate degree and three esteemed colleagues with the title of faculty emeritus at the spring 2025 convocation ceremonies taking place this week from June 10–12, 2025.

Read more

'I learned my language to be a teacher'

Lil'wat Elder Martina Pierre (Saw̓t) speaks about receiving an honorary degree from CapU for her work in language revitalization.

North Shore News | Pique Magazine

Canadian and Korean artists are creating an original musical highlighting Canadian contributions to the Korean War

CapU instructor Keri Minty is part of the Canadian cohort for the creation of the musical R:LINK, which centres on the story of the April 1951 Battle of Kapyong. Read more

Alumni in the News

Canadian Jazz vocalist Heather Ward releases new album Gilded & Silver, A Tribute

CapU alum and jazz vocalist Heather Ward returns with a luminous new collection, Gilded & Silver. The album is available now on all major streaming platforms.

Pressparty

79-year-old piano teacher accepted to Oxford and Cambridge music programs

CapU alum Susan Evans has been teaching piano to students on the North Shore for decades. She now might get the chance to go back to school herself at Oxford or Cambridge.

CTV News | North Shore News | The Squamish Chief

“A Day in the Life” with: Calgary film artist Sinakson Trevor Solway

In his latest film, Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man, Trevor introduces us to Siksika boys and men from all walks of life, exploring what it means to grow up on-reserve and the ways intergenerational trauma has shaped gender roles. 

Calgary Guardian

Natalie Boll—Not keeping silent to keep the peace

The Vancouver-based filmmaker and tech entrepreneur, aims to create safer, more empowering digital spaces—motivated by personal experiences and a commitment to authentic leadership and systemic change.

Drishti Magazine

Job Postings

Early Childhood Educator at CapU

Manager, Short Term Accommodations at CapU

Cloud Infrastructure Analyst at CapU

Accessibility Services Support Assistant at CapU

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