Capu Convocation Program Spring 2020
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CONVOCATION JUNE 18, 2020 CONTENTS CONGRATULATIONS page 3 CHANCELLOR YURI FULMER page 5 STUDENT SPEAKER page 5 OUR TRADITIONS page 6 STUDENT LIFE IN PHOTOS page 8 CONVOCATION PROGRAM page 11 GRADUATING STUDENTS page 12 This program was prepared in advance of the ceremony and may not reflect last-minute updates. In the event of a discrepancy between this program and the Capilano University graduation roll, the graduation roll shall be taken as correct. Capilano University respectfully acknowledges that our campuses are located on the territories of the Lil’wat, Musqueam, Sechelt (shíshálh), Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. CONGRATULATIONS PAUL DANGERFIELD YURI FULMER BRITTANY BARNES President & Vice-Chancellor Chancellor Chair, CUAA As our newest Capilano University graduates, Congratulations to all of our graduates for On behalf of the Capilano University I feel excited about your futures and where reaching this triumphant milestone. While Alumni Association (CUAA), it is my your lives will take you from here. I’m sure I’m sad that we are not able to gather in person pleasure to congratulate you on your you, your family and friends are feeling that for convocation as we traditionally would, we academic and personal achievements. excitement as well. still recognize the importance of celebrating We are so proud to welcome another your accomplishments and honouring the graduating class of CapU alumni into Within each of you are the values that hard work and perseverance it took to get our community—that includes you. have inspired our vision of CapU in the here. I hope you take this opportunity to next few years. These values of innovation, reflect on all you have achieved and to Today you join a diverse and talented commitment and collaboration are reflected take pride in your success. network with a global reach of more than in the sacrifices you’ve made to turn your 70,000 CapU alumni. As you enter this goals into reality, particularly during these This is also a time to celebrate with the people new chapter, we want you to know that unprecedented times as the world continues who journeyed with you along your path of the CUAA is here to support you through to respond to COVID-19. By earning your learning and self-discovery. University life continued lifelong learning, professional credentials, you’ve shown a commitment to is challenging, and along the way you were development and exclusive alumni benefits. lifelong learning and a willingness do things supported by family, friends and classmates. In fact, your CapU journey does not end differently. Through your hard work, I hope Your instructors were also there to encourage here; it continues through the CUAA. you have found a path towards a life filled you to finish and finish well. with purpose and success as defined by you. We encourage you to join our CapU Connect As you leave Capilano University, be alumni platform (alumnicapilanou.ca) to I hope your CapU experience has given you confident in knowing your education is connect with a global network of colleagues, a sense of pride in knowing you’re ready to valued in today’s world. Wherever your life community members and friends. Through go forward in the world. Now more than may take you, you have the skills and creative CapU Connect you will have access to all ever, I urge you to stay curious and be thinking to become the change makers and of the programming and services available creative. Curiosity can inspire imaginative self-assured leaders that our society needs. to you. Please take a look to learn more approaches in everything you do. And in about the CUAA and how we can help you graduating, you are joining a network of The legacy of CapU flows through you as continue to thrive. alumni who are doing just that. you launch your careers. I hope you remain connected as alumni who will continue Once again, congratulations on successfully I believe your accomplishments from here to make a positive impact in our campus completing your journey from student to will enrich a legacy for generations of CapU community and the wider world. alumni and we hope you keep in touch! students who will follow you here. Congratulations and may your futures be filled Congratulations to you all! with opportunity. We are very proud of you all. Warm regards, Paul Dangerfield Yuri Fulmer, OBC Brittany Barnes President & Vice-Chancellor Chancellor Chair Capilano University Capilano University Capilano University Alumni Association 2 2020 CONVOCATION 2020 CONVOCATION 3 STUDENT SPEAKER Introducing Capilano University's fourth chancellor: Yuri Fulmer, OBC For more than 20 years, Yuri Fulmer has been helping businesses to grow and communities to thrive. From the purchase of a single A&W franchise, Fulmer seeded a business portfolio worth $60 million by the time DINI STAMATOPULOS he was 30. In 2010, Fulmer founded Fulmer Capital Bachelor of Communication Studies Degree Partners (now Fulmer & Company) which owns and invests in a group of companies in the hospitality, Dini Stamatopulos has made the most of her time business-to-business, manufacturing, construction, at Capilano University while completing her Bachelor digital technology and consumer service industries. of Communication Studies degree and Associate of Arts degree in Global Stewardship. Her learning Fulmer is also committed to serving local communities, opportunities included experiences abroad when involving himself in non-profit, educational and arts she participated in the 2012 Archaeology Field School organizations and his role as an accredited director and 2017 Hungary Field School. In 2017, Stamatopulos for a number of corporate and civic boards. In 2019, represented CapU at the Great Canadian Sales Fulmer established The Fulmer Foundation. One of the Competition and placed in the top five among a Foundation’s biggest undertakings is the management field of over 400 competitors. and support of Goodly Foods Society—a social enterprise working to repurpose surplus produce from local Stamatopulos was a senior residence advisor for CapU suppliers, while creating employment opportunities Residence and actively engaged in student advocacy for people in need. with the Capilano Students’ Union (CSU). She served as the social activities coordinator on the CSU’s Board In honour of his business achievements and community of Directors where she helped create the annual CSU contributions, Fulmer was recognized in 2008 as one of “Rail Jam” event. Stamatopulos also volunteered in Canada’s Top Forty Under 40. He is a recipient of the CapU’s 50th anniversary celebrations for the Capilano Spirit of Vancouver Award and the Queen's Diamond University Alumni Association. Jubilee Medal. In 2010, he received both the BC Community Achievement Award and the Order of Her interest in social and environmental justice British Columbia—the province’s highest honour—for his and world politics combined with her work ethic “dynamic entrepreneurship and committed volunteerism." have helped her develop as a change leader in her community. She also writes and performs slam poetry As chancellor, Yuri Fulmer will also serve as a at school and community events and leads workshops member of Capilano University’s Board of for youth on art as a mental health outlet. Governors and the Senate. A key ambassador for the University, the chancellor’s role is Stamatopulos credits her family, friends, the faculty a voluntary one that includes conferring and staff at Capilano U, and her empowering bosses credentials at convocations and performing and team at student residence for supporting her other official ceremonial duties. experience and achievement as a graduate this June. 4 2020 CONVOCATION 2020 CONVOCATION 5 OUR TRADITIONS THE COAT OF ARMS Supporters Crest Arms A bear in blue with light blue wings Two books with blue binding and white The main part of the shield is white, depicting is depicted on each side of the shield. pages are stacked with their bottom edges a salmon. Salmon are an important feature Each bear stands on a rocky base. visible. On either side are several maple of local wildlife and are shown here in the LEGACY CANOE leaves and dogwood flowers, all in white. artistic style of the original inhabitants of the In local First Nations mythology, bears are This is set on a wreath of twisted cloth in North Shore area. The waves at the bottom In celebration of our 50th anniversary, symbols of strength and are a link between white, light blue and blue. of the shield indicate the University’s location Capilano University commissioned Squamish the natural and supernatural realms. In near the Pacific Ocean and the top section Nation master carver Ses siyam (Ray Natraoro) medieval bestiaries, bears were said to give The books are a traditional symbol of represents the nearby Coast Mountains. to build a traditional Coast Salish canoe as shape to their own young; therefore, bears education and the arrangement is inspired a legacy for future generations and a symbol represent the ‘forming’ of the young— by the corporate emblem used when we of the University’s commitment to Truth a metaphor for education. The wings refer were Capilano College. The maple leaves and Reconciliation. to the idea of aspiration and can allude to and dogwood flowers make reference to ravens, another local creature immortalized the fact that the University is located in The 30-foot-long seaworthy canoe, named in First Nations mythology, associated with British Columbia, Canada. Skw’cháys in the Squamish Nation language, intelligence and creativity. The rocky base was carved at the North Vancouver campus refers to the nearby Coast Mountains, which in the winter of 2019, giving students, are a dramatic aspect of the local landscape. employees and the community the unique opportunity to witness the transformation from tree to canoe, and learn first-hand about Coast Salish traditions and culture.