Medal winner really on the ball

Whether she’s coaching young
women in Canada’s newest ice sport
of ringette, guiding a soccer ball
towards her opponents’ goal, or
mentoring young women as a Big
Sister, Capilano’s 2007 Lt. Governor
Silver Medal recipient, Melissa
Geisbrecht, is always giving 100
per cent.

“Melissa was an exceptional
student, excelling in all her
classes,” said Sally Livingstone,
convenor of Capilano’s Medical
Office Assistant program. “She
mentored other students in the
program and also volunteered as a
student ambassador at the College.”

Melissa, a recent graduate of
Capilano’s Medical Office Assistant

program, initially studied science
and the arts at the University of
British Columbia. But a sick parent
was a deciding factor in her choos-
ing another path.

“My mother has multiple sclerosis,
and we have had to deal with
numerous medical office assis-
tants,” Melissa explained. “I felt

I could be empathetic to people’s
concerns and provide families with
the best service they deserve, and
that is why I chose this field.”

The 24-year-old’s compassionate
attitude did not go unnoticed and
she was hired by BC Children’s
Hospital immediately upon graduat-
ing last spring. Today, Melissa is
working full-time as an administra-

Left to right: Melissa
Geisbrecht receives the
2007 Lt. Governor's
Silver Medal from Sally
Livingstone, convenor of
Capilano’s Medical Office
Assistant program, and
Dr. Greg Lee, president.

tor in the hospital’s respiratory
unit.

“My job means quite a bit to me
and I enjoy it immensely,” said the
former Squamish resident. “I feel
I’m making a difference in people's
lives, no matter how small it might
seem.”

The Lt. Governor's Silver Medal is
awarded to a student at Capilano
who has been registered in a
career/vocational program of less
than two years duration and has
not only excelled in their studies
but has also contributed in a posi-
tive way to the life of the College
or their community.

RBC donation benefits Capilano’s emerging artists

2010 Cultural Olympiad

Capilano has been selected to host six performances during the 2010
Cultural Olympiad festival that begins in February 2008. They include two
from Capilano’s jazz series and four from the folk/roots series. Coproduced
by VANOC, the selection is acknowledgement of the institution’s strong
programming and positioning in the Sea to Sky Corridor. Tickets can

be purchased through the Capilano Performing Arts Box Office at
www.capcollege.bc.ca/theatre, or by calling 604.990.7810. All but the
first performance are at the Capilano Performing Arts Theatre and they all

start at 8 p.m.:

Kelly Joe Phelps Black Umfolosi
and The Wailin’ Jennys February 24
February 9, 2008 Bill Charlap Trio
(At the Chan Centre at UBC) February 14

Ruthie Foster
February 15

Harry Manx
February 16

Steve Turre

With “A” Band and NiteCap
Musical Direction: Réjean Marois
February 21

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Kelly Joe Phelps

The Wailin’ Jennys

by Dr. Robert Campbell

At our January meeting, we
approved a process to imple-
ment the revised faculty
constituencies on Education
Council. The new constituen-
cies are posted on the Council
site on the Intranet under
Governance. We also gave
approval in principle to the
‘Administrative Assistant Online
program. It will allow students
at least two years to complete _
training in traditional admin-
istrative support skills and
training in the latest office _
technology, all online.

We also gave approval in
principle to the creation of the
Film Institute for Advanced _
Motion Picture Production. This
four-month summer program
will help students make the
transition from school produc-
tions to real-world commercial
film making. uates will
alongside indus

and they wi

_sional portfolio

their film skills,
Finally, we appointed our repre-
sentatives to the Distinguished |
Alumni Awards selection «ts
: award, first |
offered last year, honours former.
students who have distinguished
themselves through their accom- |

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