Alumni News - February 2026

Welcome back, CapU alumni! We’re excited to kick off the year with you. This is the perfect time to set new goals, keep learning and reconnect. We have some exciting events and programs lined up for the year ahead, and we’d love to see you there!

In this Issue:

• Upcoming Events
• New Perks Partners
• Alumni in the News
• Job Postings

Upcoming Alumni Events

Alumni Awards of Excellence

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | 7-9:30 p.m. PST

Be part of an unforgettable night as the Capilano University Alumni Awards of Excellence returns to celebrate five outstanding alumni.

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TD Insurance Fraud Webinar

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 | 10-11 a.m. PST

Insurance fraud is evolving—are you prepared? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn practical strategies to verify, prevent and protect from our Affinity Partner.

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A Guide to DIY Investing

Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 9-10 a.m. PST

In this engaging, hands-on session presented in partnership with TD Direct Investing, you'll gain foundational knowledge and practical strategies to help you get started investing right away.

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Exciting Alumni Opportunities

Your Experience Matters: Two Ways to Give Back to CapU Students

1. Answer questions about your career. Volunteer for an Informational Interview and help students learn more about different career pathways through connecting with professionals in their desired industry. Sign up.
2. Join the list to mentor. CapU’s Career Development Centre hopes to create an alumni-student mentorship program, but we need at least 15 alumni mentors to make it a success! Add your name to the list of possible mentors here.    

Have Questions? Contact cdc@capilanou.ca

Discover more ways to work with our students!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PST

Work-Integrated Learning is inviting alumni employers to join their Let’s Talk WIL session for partners.



Don't miss this opportunity to learn about collaboration opportunities with CapU’s Work-Integrated Learning team. 

RSVP

Have Questions? Contact will@capilanou.ca

New Perks App Partners

The Broken Seal (Squamish)

Enjoy any three plates from the menu for $53. Plus, happy hour features $2 off all Seal cocktails!


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Bright Nest Cleaning

Tired of cleaning? Get 20% discount on any first time clients and consistent recurring cleaning services!

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Essential Impact

Get free access to Essential Impact's interactive Continuing Coach Education (CCE) Series, 10% off all public leadership and coaching programs and more!

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Airhouse Sports Academy (Squamish)

Score 15% off passes and drop-In sessions!

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Gateway Theatre

Enjoy 15% off regular adult single tickets for performances of mainstage productions!

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H.R. Macmillan Space Centre

Enjoy 15% off venue rentals and general admission at the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre.

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Alumni in the News

CapU grad Morgan Abele wins CBC short film faceoff

CapU graduate Morgan Abele won season 18 of CBC's Short Film Face Off with her debut film Sounds of Glass, earning the Telefilm Canada award and a $30,000 grant toward her next project. 

Education News Canada

Vancouver couple's D&D stamp idea becomes a $370,000 Kickstarter hit

CapU grads Jacob Harris and Karoline Moore have gone viral on Kickstarter for their Tabletop Stamps Dungeons and Dragons set.

Vancouver Sun | North Shore News

Top 50 Women Leaders in Human Resources for 2025

CapU alum Wanja Mwariga has been named by Women We Admire as one of their Top 50 Women Leaders in Human Resources for 2025.

Women We Admire

Recent News

Welcome Dr. Jason Dewling

We’re pleased to welcome Dr. Jason Dewling as CapU’s next president and vice-chancellor. With 25+ years of experience in higher ed across Canada and beyond, he’s passionate about inclusion, innovation and student success.

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CapU launches 2026 Capilano Universe speaker series

The annual speaker series featuring faculty experts sharing their wide-ranging knowledge with local communities at public libraries across the North Shore, Sunshine Coast and Sea-to-Sky region.



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BIV Forty Under 40 Awards: Sam Tecle

Congratulations to CapU Board member Sam Tecle, for being awarded the BIV Forty Under 40 Awards.

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Want to Make an Impact for Future CapU Grads?

Please consider donating to the CapU Alumni Association’s Excellence Award, supporting students in their final year of study. 

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Job Postings at CapU

Manager, Cybersecurity and Policy Advisor

Manager, Fundraising

Early Childhood Educator Assistant (On-Call)

Early Childhood Educator On-Call

Connect with Us

Share your stories with us! If you have an update to share, please email alumni@capilanou.ca

Capsule: Connecting through stories, read the latest on our alumni and faculty

CapU Alumni Perks: Download our Perks app to receive exclusive savings and benefits

Questions? Visit our webpage or contact us alumni@capilanou.ca



Thank you to our Affinity Partner and Premium Perks Partners

CapU Alumni have privileged access to the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex program, which provides savings through lower preferred insurance rates.



Take advantage of your group privileges and find a home insurance program to meet your needs.



For further details, visit TD Insurance online or contact a TD Insurance Advisor at 1 855 351 7317. Learn more.

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• Visit bell.ca/epp or call 1 833 964 4484
•  Register as new user, choose ‘Personal Email’ option
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