High School Counsellors Conference - Wednesday, February 8, 2012 Mark your calendars! Capilano University will host a High School Counsellors Conference on: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. North Vancouver campus Get the latest updates on new degrees, programs, admission, scholarships and more. More detailed information will be mailed to your school in November. Register today | 2012 Counsellors Conference
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Media Arts Open House - Saturday, November 19 Come to our Media Arts Open House on Saturday, November 19 from noon to 4 p.m. in the Library building (3rd floor) at our North Vancouver campus. Learn more about the Interactive Design, Commercial Animation, Digital Animation, Digital Visual Effects and the Illustration/Design: Elements & Applications (IDEA) programs. Check out student work, tour studios and labs, and get feedback on your portfolio. Media Arts Open House | Fine & Applied Arts programs
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Explore Capilano Night - Monday, November 21, 2011
 Learn about all of Capilano University's programs at Explore Capilano, our regularly-scheduled general information night held at our North Vancouver campus. Meet faculty and learn about student life, financial aid, admission requirements and more. The next info night will be held on Monday, November 21 at 7:15 p.m. in the Library building, room 322.
Explore Capilano Night │ Visit Capilano
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Open Studio Day - Tuesday, November 22, 2011 Capilano University's School of Visual and Performing Arts invites you to Open Studio Day at our North Vancouver campus on Tuesday, November 22. The full-day event features our Theatre, Studio Art, Textile Arts, Music, and Arts and Entertainment Management programs. Visit our studios, see students perform, check out the Textile Arts sale and attend workshops and program information sessions. Open Studio Day | Fine & Applied Arts programs
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New Performing Arts degree  Capilano University, Douglas College, Langara and Vancouver Community College are partnering to offer a unique Bachelor of Performing Arts degree. The nine-month program offers a degree completion pathway for students who have already earned credit from a public or recognized and accredited private post-secondary institution in the disciplines of music, dance, theatre, stagecraft, film arts, arts and entertainment management, musical theatre or digital media. The program is ideal for those who want to practice as a professional performing artist, arts manager, administrator or cultural entrepreneur, or those who wish to continue on to graduate studies in the performing arts. Applications are currently being accepted. The program starts in May 2012 at Capilano University. Bachelor of Performing Arts degree
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New Digital Visual Effects program Capilano's School of Motion Picture Arts launched a new Digital Visual Effects program in September. The two-year diploma program covers everything from 3D modeling, texturing and compositing to matchmoving and green-screen removal -essentially everything necessary to create amazing computer-generated effects merged with live action footage. To learn more, come to an open house on Saturday, November 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Library building, 3rd floor, North Vancouver campus. Digital Visual Effects program | Flyer (pdf)
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LSBA and ECCE receive approved degree path for elementary education Capilano's Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (LSBA) and the Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) degree programs have both been confirmed as acceptable degree paths into the Elementary Education stream in the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University. Both Capilano degree programs include students who plan to pursue careers as elementary school teachers. Bachelor of Arts of Liberal Studies degree | Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education degree
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Geneskool returns to Cap this December for Grades 9-12
 Genome BC and Capilano University are once again teaming up to deliver a unique workshop series in December 2011 and April 2012. Genome BC Geneskool is travelling outreach program that introduces high school students to the fascinating world of molecular biology and genomics. Like an episode of the popular CSI television series, these full-day workshops allow students to become crime scene technicians. Designed to complement the high school biology curriculum, Geneskool labs deliver a hands-on experience based on a murder mystery. One-day workshops will be offered December 12-16, 2011 and April 16-19 & April 23-26, 2012 at the North Vancouver campus of Capilano University. For safety reasons, each workshop can accommodate 24 students. To book a workshop, call 604.675.1022 or send an e-mail. Geneskool on the Road
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Summer philosophy course for Grade 11s
Students in Grade 11 will have the unique opportunity to take a three-credit university level philosophy course in August 2012. PHIL 110: Critical Thinking is a condensed course offered from August 13 to 24 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at our North Vancouver campus. Through a clear step-by-step method of practical reasoning, students are taught how to think impartially and neutralize invisible biases that limit freedom of thought and action. Critical Thinking course for Grade 11s │ Philosophy department
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Gift to Capilano University enhances the international experience
 Students wishing to study abroad and international students attending the university will benefit greatly from a $500,000 gift from international businessman Sheldon Trainor and his wife Emelda Wong. The funds will be used to create the Sheldon Trainor and Emelda Wong Centre for International Experience in the heart of the university's North Vancouver campus. Activities and services will be offered that encourage Canadian students
to consider an overseas experience as part of their studies and that give support to international students who choose to
attend Capilano University. The donation will also provide funds to assist students with their travels.
International Students │ Media Release
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Upcoming program information meetings
(All information sessions are held at Capilano University's North Vancouver campus unless otherwise indicated)
Accounting Support program
Tuesday, November 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fir building, room 503
Wednesday, December 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fir building, room 502
Arts & Entertainment Management
Tuesday, November 22, 6-7:30 p.m., Library building, room 194
Business Fundamentals ProgramTuesday, November 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fir building, room 503 Wednesday, December 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fir building, room 502
Other program information sessions
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Take a campus tour
 Discover Capilano University on a guided tour led by a student leader. Tours are offered at our North Vancouver campus throughout the fall and spring terms. Upcoming dates: Oct 27, Nov 3, Nov 8, Nov 17 and Nov 24. Campus Tours │ Visit Capilano
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Capilano Blues Athletics
 Capilano University is proud of the athletes who hone their time management skills playing sports while attending Cap as regular full-time students. Capilano athletes compete in men's and women's basketball, volleyball, soccer and badminton, and men's golf. To try out for a team, contact our Athletics office at 604.984.4977. Soccer, badminton and golf schedules are finished for the year, but basketball and volleyball games continue
into 2011. Take in a game and cheer on the Blues!
Athletics & Recreation
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