Convocation 2019
Congratulations to our 2019 graduates!
On June 3 and 4, 2019, we celebrated the achievements of Capilano University’s 50th graduating class at Convocation. Graduands were joined by our first grads from 1969 for a full-circle celebration of CapU’s 50th anniversary.
This year’s ceremonies were especially colourful with graduands wearing vibrant new satin hoods and stoles over their traditional black gowns.
The University’s new Coast Salish legacy canoe had a prominent place at the front of the stage as a reminder of our students’ journey at CapU and all the journeys they will take in the future.
A highlight of the ceremonies was an unforgettable live performance by Grammy Award-winning artist, Sarah McLachlan, who received an honorary degree. Founder of G Adventures, Bruce Poon Tip also received an honorary degree. Canadian poet, artist and retired CapU instructor, Pierre Coupey was honoured as Faculty Emeritus.
Congratulations to all of our graduates!
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2019 Convocation Program (pdf)
Faculty Emeritus & Honorary Degrees
Pierre Coupey
Faculty Emeritus
June 3 – 2 p.m. ceremony
Pierre Coupey’s 41-year teaching career began at Capilano College in 1970. He was responsible for establishing creative writing within the English department and was the first instructor to introduce Canadian literature into the College curriculum. An award-winning visual artist, Coupey’s work can be found in private collections and galleries in Canada and abroad.
Bruce Poon Tip
Doctor of Laws
Founder, G Adventures
June 3 – 2 p.m. ceremony
Entrepreneur, leader, philanthropist, and best-selling author, Bruce Poon Tip, is the founder of G Adventures, an award-winning small group adventure travel company and social enterprise. His first book, Looptail: How One Company Changed the World by Reinventing Business, was released in 2013 and became a New York Times Best Seller.
Sarah McLachlan
Doctor of Fine Arts
Founder, Lilith Fair
June 3 – 10 a.m. ceremony
Sarah McLachlan is one of the most celebrated singer songwriters in entertainment with over 40 million albums sold worldwide. She has received three Grammy Awards and twelve Juno Awards over her career and was recently inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Faculty Emeritus & Honorary Degrees
Pierre Coupey
Faculty Emeritus
June 3 – 2 p.m. ceremony
Pierre Coupey’s 41-year teaching career began at Capilano College in 1970. He was responsible for establishing creative writing within the English department and was the first instructor to introduce Canadian literature into the College curriculum. An award-winning visual artist, Coupey’s work can be found in private collections and galleries in Canada and abroad.
Bruce Poon Tip
Doctor of Laws
Founder, G Adventures
June 3 – 2 p.m. ceremony
Entrepreneur, leader, philanthropist, and best-selling author, Bruce Poon Tip, is the founder of G Adventures, an award-winning small group adventure travel company and social enterprise. His first book, Looptail: How One Company Changed the World by Reinventing Business, was released in 2013 and became a New York Times Best Seller.
Sarah McLachlan
Doctor of Fine Arts
Founder, Lilith Fair
June 3 – 10 a.m. ceremony
Sarah McLachlan is one of the most celebrated singer songwriters in entertainment with over 40 million albums sold worldwide. She has received three Grammy Awards and twelve Juno Awards over her career and was recently inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
Feature Stories
CapU Convocation regalia gets a makeover
Capilano University’s Convocation just got a lot more colourful.
Pierre Coupey: Artist, poet, Faculty Emeritus
Canadian artist, poet and Capilano University instructor, Pierre Coupey has never been one to rest on his laurels.
