A tribute to Bill Manson
As we reflect on the past 50 years as a college and then university, we want to honour some of the founding builders of Capilano University. The late Bill Manson was one of them.
Music therapy: A first in Canada
A chance encounter with a hitchhiker is how Nancy McMaster first learned about the field of music therapy.
Capilano College symbol is unveiled
Coming up with a symbol to represent Capilano College was no easy feat. It took three years, several contests and lengthy consultation before the final symbol was unveiled in 1971.
The early days of Women’s Studies
When Margaret Kirk, a member of the Capilano College Council, was invited by the Women’s Studies group at the College to a seminar on the problems of women in education in 1976, she wasn’t sure what to expect.
Cap Connections
Lisa Hubbard contracted meningitis while travelling around Europe when she was 20. When she returned to North Vancouver, she attended physiotherapy in the mornings and then took the HandyDART to volunteer at a childcare centre.
The CapU 50th Anniversary Commemorative Tea Towel
In the collection of CapU memorabilia the 50th anniversary commemorative tea towel holds a place of honour all its own.