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CapU Works to launch new reusable container program

Posted on January 22, 2018January 22, 2018 by Christine Beyleveldt

Pilot project could prevent 12,000 disposable containers from being thrown out each year CHRISTINE BEYLEVELDT // NEWS EDITOR New reusable salad containers will come into circulation at the Capilano University…

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CSU requests resignation from First Nations Student Liaison

Posted on January 22, 2018January 22, 2018 by Christine Beyleveldt

Geronimo Alec allegedly failing to perform work duties CHRISTINE BEYLEVELDT //NEWS EDITOR The Capilano Students’ Union (CSU) has requested that First Nations Student Liaison Geronimo Alec resign for failing to…

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2017 in review

Posted on January 17, 2018January 17, 2018 by Christine Beyleveldt
Here's what happened, in case you missed it CHRISTINE BEYLEVELDT & ANNALISSE CROSSWELL Our top stories from the year covered new developments in Capilano University's student housing, the sentencing of...
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Capilano University President takes leave of absence

Posted on January 15, 2018January 15, 2018 by Christine Beyleveldt

Toran Savjord will fill in as acting president until Paul Dangerfield fully recovers CHRISTINE BEYLEVELDT // NEWS EDITOR As of Monday Jan. 15, Capilano University President Paul Dangerfield will be…

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CSU members lobby federal government for better student support systems

Posted on November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 by Justin Scott

Representatives attend Advocacy Week for the first time as members of CASA Justin Scott // Managing Editor Photo: Kim Rudd, MP (middle left) with former CSU Business and Professional Studies…

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Purcell woods redevelopment plan taken to public hearing

Posted on November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 by Christine Beyleveldt

Two bylaw amendments needed to proceed with construction of student housing Christine Beyleveldt // News Editor In order for Woodbridge Northwest Communities to make progress in its plans to build…

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kálax-ay Sunshine Coast campus introduces Accounting Assistant program

Posted on November 28, 2017December 1, 2017 by Editor-In-Chief

CapU responds to growing local interest in business and accounting Jessica Lio // Online Editor Photo: Students participate in a workshop at Capilano University’s kálax-ay Sunshine Coast campus. Photo c/o…

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Mature students liaison to be incorporated into the CSU

Posted on November 27, 2017November 27, 2017 by Christine Beyleveldt

Governance will present bylaw changes at semi-annual general meeting to introduce new position Christine Beyleveldt // News Editor Mature Capilano University students could soon gain representation. On Nov. 17, the…

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CSU approves four new internal policies

Posted on November 20, 2017November 20, 2017 by Christine Beyleveldt

Framework provided for employee health, safety and conduct that wasn’t previously set out Christine Beyleveldt // News Editor Four new internal governance policies were approved by the Capilano Students’ Union…

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On Monday, January 19th, BC student leaders held a press conference outside the Constituency Office of Jessie Sunner—Minister of Post-Secondary Education & Future Skills and MLA for Surrey-Newton. 

Kevin Root—Chairperson of the Alliance of BC Students, Solomon Yi-Kieran—Vice-President External of the UBC Alma Mater Society, and Jessica Lamb—VP External & Community Affairs of the Simon Fraser Student Society commented on the government's review of the post-secondary education sector and their experience during the "incredibly short" consultation period.

00:00 - Intro
00:18 - What happened on January 19th?
00:52 - Opening remarks by the Chairperson of the ABCS
01:02 - Why the federal cap on international students heavily impacted colleges and universities across the province.
01:47 - The government needs to pay their fair share of the operating costs to keep the system afloat
02:49 - Any changes to the tuition limit policy would be a direct attack on students
03:23 - Demands from students
03:48 - Why is the review dangerous?
04:35 - Is the review a performative act?
05:11 - How would a tuition increase impact students and the province?
07:02 - Key takeaways
PROTECT STUDENTS | BC Students stand together against tuition increases, mergers and dangerous cuts
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