HONOURING FIVE OUTSTANDING ALUMNI
The annual Alumni Awards of Excellence, held on October 18, welcomed 150 alumni, their families and friends as well as sponsors, community members, faculty and the University’s senior leadership. This year’s award program recognized outstanding alumni, CapU’s 50th anniversary and Capilano University Alumni Association’s 10th anniversary. 

Awards were presented to five alumni who exemplify CapU’s brand. 

They are:

  • Jullian Kolstee, Luminous category
  • Amina El mantari, Unified category
  • Danette (Petie) Chalifoux, Enduring category
  • Kaya Dorey, Confident category
  • Randy Celebrini, Creative category
DANETTE (PETIE) CHALIFOUX, ENDURING CATEGORY (1:46)
Danette (Petie) Chalifoux exemplifies CapU’s brand essence of enduring through her commitment to fostering relationships with Indigenous communities and to sharing stories that build cross-cultural understanding.

RUN/WALK BACK TO 1968

The School of Human Kinetics’ annual Run/Walk Back to Cap took on a 50th flavour this year. Held on October 4, the event was designed to promote physical activity and campus spirit. 

Participants sported retro headbands branded with CapU’s colours and logo and everyone who crossed the finish line received a 50th anniversary commemorative mug. 

Photo credit: Scott Robarts

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