Capilano University is a teaching-focused public university based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, located on the slopes of the North Shore Mountains, with programming that serves the Sea-to-Sky Corridor and the Sunshine Coast.
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The provincial government granted approval, and Capilano University College had its name selected from submissions made by North Shore residents, in honour of Chief Joe Capilano University of the Skwxwu7mesh Coast Salish nation.
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In 1975 Capilano University College opened the Squamish Learning Centre and Community Information Services at 38038 Cleveland Avenue in Squamish.
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That year, Capilano University College conferred its first associate degrees, which are now available to students in a variety of subject areas from Interdisciplinary Arts, Creative Writing, English, Global Stewardship, Psychology, Interdisciplinary Sciences and Biology.
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In 2004, Capilano University College was named by the provincial government as host of the British Columbia Centre for Tourism Leadership and Innovation, in preparations for the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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Capilano University offers joint partnerships and projects as part of the university's commitment to international education.
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Capilano University provides over 250 scholarships and bursaries for current and returning students.
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Real estate development company, Woodbridge Northwest Communities, is proposing a Capilano University Village including a six-floor condominium tower, three and four-floor townhouses, 60 dormitories for CapU students, and an amenities building at the North Vancouver campus.
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Capilano University's plan includes personalized student kitchens, a swimming pool, clubhouse and children's play area.
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Between 1974 and 1999, the Capilano University Blues won the CCAA Soccer Supremacy Award for both men's and women's soccer.
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Capilano University has six men's and women's varsity sports teams, the Capilano Blues, that play at the provincial and national levels.
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Every student enrolled in a credit program at Capilano University is a member of the Capilano Students' Union .
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