Celehrating 25 Yei^rs C A P I L A N O C O L L E G E S Q U A M I S H C A M P U S 1 9 7 3 " U- r - 1 9 9 8 Celebrating 25 Years CAPILANO COLLEGE SQUAMISH CAMPUS 1973 - 1998 Vema A. Jones • " • g Capilano C S College ^ Squamish Campus, 1150 Carson Place, Squamish, B.C. VON 3G0 1998 This hook is dedicated to all who worked so hard to bring a college campus to Squamish. As we celebrate its 25th anniversary we are very grateful; we are very proud. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I wish to thank Bev Hill provided invaluaMe archivist, who records and who coached me; the Squamish unhesitatingly Chief who gave permission to use articles and pictures from their files; and Lana Rohinson Director, Capilano (Executive College Foundation) and Stephanie Forsyth (Dean, Community Partnerships) encouragement College/ for their and support not only when I floundered hut from the start; and to all of you who took the time and made the effort to tell your story. You have my deepest appreciation. f Message f r o m the President October 1998 Having been at Capilano College i n a variety of positions since 1971, I am especially pleased to offer greetings - and congratulations - from all the members of the College community. I also had the privilege of being present at the official opening of the new campus on May 30, 1995, as the recently-appointed president. Over the years, I have seen the vision, hard work and determination of the people of the area to have their own college campus. We are indebted i n particular to Hilda Rizan, Slim Fouberg, Bill Manson, Jim MacDonald and Linda Carney for their leadership; to the first faculty and administrators who didn't get too discouraged when the temptation was there to do SO; to the members of the community who would not take "no" for an answer; and to m y predecessors and former College board members who listened and persisted. There are many moving memories i n the pages of this hook; I commend the initiative of the Squamish Campus Advisory Council and the efforts of Foundation Director Vema Jones for this memento of how far we have come i n the past 25 years. Greg Lee, President Capilano College j Message f r o m t l i e Capilano College Foundation The Capilano College Foundation is pleased to have provided a grant for the publication of this history of the Squamish campus and we would like to congratulate all those involved i n ' making this history a reality. i ' We would also like to thank members of the Howe Sound community who supported the i building of the new campus and for their continuing support of the Squamish and Howe Sound Chamber of Commerce Endowment Fund. Founded i n 1970, the goals of the Capilano College Foundation are to serve as the fund raising arm of Capilano College; to attract increased financial support for the students and programs at Capilano College; and to cultivate and maintain a committed volunteer base. F. Allan Tkylor, President Capilano College Foundation ; I j ^ j Looking Back THEY PIONEERED THE GROWTH OF T H E COLLEGE 'HJSTORT: a story^br.many-stoiiesHhkthnk^^ ^ phst mfh/flae'presentrT^ - u f m a p y storiesxoTifi^^ : The pioneers who are no longer able to tell their ^ 'tors; and staff i n a n attetnpt to record the .history, story h i l t would have had much to tell include Jim MacDonald who served on the local school hoard for . DfCJapiiano College.SquamishJhairtpa^^^ .(^ '. aelbbfates i t s .25th^ aniaiversai^. ^ ^ ^ f ^ i \^ \ ' ; several years and on the College Council during its • Avrille .Gosling^s story^ is about people who 'made ] formative years. Peter Jones, i n giving his reflections i n 1978, had this to say, "A resilient one, Jim is still on Council." T.B. (Slim) Fouberg and Margaret ' things happen aiKphadfuii while doing it. I t (f; f; / invites others to tbll w h a t happened before anm ^ ^ affer/H'ere'is her s f q r y f ; - ( \ / - t ' n ^ (>if '7. Marchant were two tireless fighters for education i n Howe Sound School District and they did not stint i n their efforts to bring the College to Squamish. Mayor Pat Brennan and Rose Tktlow were tremendously supportive. Others who can tell their own stories but deserve recognition for outstanding service include Hilda Rizun, who served on the College Board and was its chairman for many years; Bill Manson, who has also served on the College Board and the local school hoard, as well as the Squamish Advisoiy Council since its inception; Linda Carney, who was appointed and served on the College Board for six years and still exerts her influence on the Squamish Advisoiy Council. There are so many others, too numerous to mention, who helped make a dream come true. Louise Krohn, Jti4F:started in 1972-73 when I was:taking an Adult Cfl^'ducaUqnxoTTespondenceMQurs^frorn UBC. My /jpyinpapeni^astHed.; 'WHy-Mornen need Mental ] StimulatimidMrs/M on the Capilano f ^Qolhge^papdqndid^^ my research. Sfie \\su^esfedYhhiilhplp a branch of the College. [ liiy/ddu^itef Kgrin) wcxs-bom in February.t973 so [ \%was'abte ta wof%:ptdh,phone, etc. at hopie^diid dKehfqntinUemy pqth^with her in rny^bachpaohJ' ^Apthehegihrm^^^^ on Saline Drive wdsf ^ ' ^the cmtre: We had shetchingtdaeses imtiieped foom ^ dndp weather permitting, we\w mthegard: -'/ . '!Ihe.early\ahademiowJasseB:Sudh dsFngUshranid^ \ Philqepphy-met in'schpoh hut "the 'guest professors:. director of Extension Programs and Services at the '; stayed atmy house, fMher tfm 4ming •haqhdqtefaf College for several years, left her imprint. The \ Dfie wdejihitdte programs she developed and the services which are . advocdte fotyrisoner^irights^^:.;' still i n place at the College speak for themselves about her expertise and the role she played. On this 25th anniversary of the Squamish campus and the 30th anniversary of Capilano College, a standing ovation to all those dedicated people who made i t happen. CM^ CuThbfiemMo wds:im' ^ -} f ^ - V ; -, - As. the moinmturh- mHfntered^iuUf/W^^ talked ^ f r\ :^ rdbouta storefrdrd fdcUzt^ tdfdpcomiyodrAe'the office' ' 'Ond a. cTassroom space ttwofkedwery-weffarid 7 '. ^ soon wewefedidHhgBtxgiis^^ ^ wlasses fmdmly i^^ f-^ n^ Thai ied to deiebrdtirig.Canada ' ^ exgellmtfcomiffum -: dhd--music: \, //. . : teffff ah: \ a ^ ( . ^ . ( f ^ ! ^. ' : Ifi W76; 'BiU (jhy husband) and J gbtjphs m Powell. River, and'soleft.Bqyumish:^<^ ff. 'g-' Congratulations, Howe Sound! by Hilda Rizun, Dr. Doug Jardine, and Dr. Paul GaUagher Capilano College i n Howe Sound began as a dream of a community. I n less than 25 years, i t became a source of pride for so many people throughout the Howe Sound Corridor - and throughout the Capilano College region. The three of us were deeply involved i n its development at various times during the last quarter century, and we would like to pass on some of our reminiscences as our way of saying "Congrats" and "Thank You"! citizens, she, J i m MacDonald, and Slim Fouberg contended that the time was ripe for the College to offer courses on an ongoing basis i n Squamish. They insisted that i t should no longer be necessary for Howe Sound people to trek to North Vancouver for almost all College courses and services. Slowly, their persistence paid off. First the old Forestry Centre was leased as an additional temporary site. I t was used for daytime programs while the storefront served primarily as an information centre during the day and as a classroom i n the evening. The Howe Sound School District - and particularly ^^rr^r r:;AmT^ trustee Marg Marchant and SecretaryTreasurer Don Ross - enthusiastically supported all efforts to bring additional educational opportunities to the . \ ''^^'^''^lyHZ'/'' A Corridor. But the impetus for the next wdmy^eem^dPYp^^g; major leap forward really came from Few people recall the days when a referendum was held i n the Howe Sound region to determine whether the citizens wished to be part of a new Capilano College region - and whether they would be willing to accept an two additional sources; the Squamish gW^y>.X,i'#^?>^v. 0'/Y additional 2% school tax burden for the Indian Band (and later the Mt. Currie one aln/dtfs;/ opportunity to be part of the budding r V U t f fjgreatZtf appreciated Band), and from the Dean of Tfechnical community college system then and Vocational Education of the Tbyffoiculty, staff, developing throughout British Columbia. ^,/ffff^mnistrators, % Y/^^f and College, Harold Kirchner. Unlike the Sunshine Coast, Howe ;; fA i'Moaffi Tnernbeffs, The Bands wanted full-time training Sound opted i n from the start. That was \CiG:HY:;zyA D£2^ '"^"^^ programs at home, rather than i n far really the start of Capilano College i n Squamish. away North Vancouver. Dean Kirchner responded People like 'Slim' Fouberg, Jim MacDonald, and Bill w i t h enthusiasm. Basic literacy and skills programs Manson played leadership roles i n that era, but there were offered. Caipentiy, logging and office adminiswas little visible evidence of the College i n Howe tration programs were launched i n Squamish and Mt. Sound for some years to come. The main campus of Currie. Soon after, the volume of College activity the College was expanding i n North Vancouver, and increased to the point where the Cleveland Avenue applicants to the College from the Corridor could get storefront had to be replaced b y larger facilities, and preferential consideration i f they wished to attend so Capilano College leased space on Second Avenue the College there. Apart from classes held i n Avrille i n Squamish as a "satellite campus." Cosling's basement and some evening classes i n the I n short order, a much broader range of courses and Squamish library, the College was essentially programs became available to adults i n Squamish. invisible beyond North Vancouver. Bill Schermbrucker, Shirley Brown, Bev H i l l , Susan By the early 1970s, a storefront operation was begun Herity, Stan Persky, and Craham Forst were just a near the Squamish post office and, some time later, few of the Squamish instructors i n those early days. moved to a ground floor location on Cleveland They and their colleagues ensured the credibility of Avenue. Capilano courses and programs i n Squamish. Major steps forward were taken when, i n 1975, Hilda At the same time, Hilda Rizun and other community Rizun of Squamish was appointed to the governing activists kept pushing for even further and faster Board of the College. On behalf of Howe Sound change. They were determined not to allow Howe 5 Sound to become the poor cousin of a college i n North Vancouver! I n 1980, their efforts were rewarded with a government decision i n principle to build a permanent facility i n Squamish. I n the next two years, necessary planning and design work were completed, and a new campus for Howe Sound was at the top of the SIGNIFICANT EVENTS These are the events along the way that help to tell the Squamish campus story; some are shared w i t h Lynnmour (North Vancouver), while others are unique to Squamish. expectations were dashed as the economy of the The school hoards of North and West Vancouver, Howe Sound and Sechelt, formed province tumbled i n the early 1980s, prompting the a committee to determine the need for a government to freeze all new building projects for community college to serve the North Shore. government's construction priority list. However, community colleges. To their credit, they persisted - and they were again rewarded, h u t i t took almost a decade. New construction priorities were established b y government when the recession ended and College construction could go forward. The College was able to obtain ownership of the Loggers' Sports Crounds, adjacent to Howe Sound Secondaiy School. But i t was not u n t i l 1994 that construction of the Howe Sound campus actually got underway. I n 1995, the College i n Squamish officially opened. A college campus i n and for Howe Sound was finally a reality. 1964 1967 The proposal to build a college on the North Shore was passed h y a plebiscite. The Howe Sound area voted 67% i n favour of the college. 1968 The provincial government grants approval and Capilano College opens w i t h 784 students in'portable buildings attached to West Vancouver Secondary School. Principal: Mr. Alfred Clenesk College Council Chairman: Mr. Peter Jones 1970 to provide scholarships and bursaries for I n their new building, the faculty and administrators worked very hard to expand the range of educational opportunities to be available there, and to make the Capilano College students. 1972 Lynnmour Phase I construction began on the North Shore i n November. College truly a part of the local community. Closer participation w i t h local community organizations, the The Capilano College Foundation was created 1973 Lynnmour Phase I opens to 1,965 students i n September. First vocational programs offered. Community Futures program, the Chamber of Commerce, local tourism and community develop- College Council Chairman: Mr. Jim MacDonald ment efforts, and individual businesses and business associations helped make the College a valued partner i n the community life of the entire Howe Sound Corridor. I n turn, the communities responded and made gifts and donations to the new campus that helped to make i t a well-equipped centre for learning. Indeed, this generosity and interest of the local communities i n their College has always been a hallmark behaviour and one always greatly appreciated hy faculty, staff, administrators, and Board members. 1973 The College expands offerings to Squamish. Mrs. Avrille Gosling was hired to coordinate organizational details for those who showed Congratulations again! The three of us are very proud interest i n having classes offered locally. of having shared i n the development of Capilano Two art classes, an English, a psychology and College i n Howe Sound! a philosophy class were offered that fall. 6 |r^ ' ^^^^ ;;Bh ^ ^ E R E E ' D A Y c i k ^^'dAi.-^Smitlkf the cominurntij at die College, annototced ^. -'^'^ ^ ^ seinncesfeoordinator zn Atigust of J973 Ipthat there rvould be free daif care during class i y tinte for any, spidenis lYw?.,^Y'L\A:'LL'.iA.iv.A£c,Yi: \:j^-^t: 1974 nnth children, ;: j ' sv.> The Learning Centre opened on Cleveland Avenue. I t housed the office, student services and the art classes. 1977 \ Y^^AltoiBWSINisSSEsS^^^^^^^^^ «\U \ L A_ ' ^ ^A* ' 7y. ^ h i ' ' v7! 7%/' -: T \ '\ ^ \f On fiky ZOpX^ afire bipke ozit in Glacier y JAthletics, a'munTifacturaig business'housed, pi ^ the^ sctme/butldpig as Capilano ff;Upstaphs classrooTmand College, a zvashroom The Basic Training and Skills Development One suffered if smoke damage, Wendy Brown of the College]^ ^ stated that the damaged classroom many as 12 computers,: hut six had Principal: Mr. Peter Spratt 1976 r/Y7Y held as been 17 y^.-, moved djoxtmstairs for the siannier^ . 7 L7x\-, ^v.v. y yC^ili, i7i£> " AL,Txy: . ^ 7. ^..,, 1991 Howe Sound School District announced i t (BTSD) program was introduced i n would he closing down its Continuing conjunction w i t h Canada Manpower. Education program. Capilano College agreed Classes were held i n the Anaconda office to maintain and support many of the School building i n Britannia Beach. Board's courses. I t intends to bring more Sunshine Coast School District became part courses to the community as resources permit. of the College region. 1992 The Squamish Campus Advisory Council held its inaugural meeting February 3. The Principal: Dr. Paul Callagher Council exists for the purpose of providing College Council Chairman: Dr. L.M. Stivastava support and informed advice i n order to help 1979 Capilano College Squamish students (except the College meet the educational needs of for BTSD) now have a campus located at students and prospective employers i n the 37827 Second Avenue. Sea-to-Sky region. ^'^^ ^ : ^:SOED EOR^ONE^^DOXEAR : 7\\ ^ ' L ' L ^ ^ \V Al7v.... ^ ^D/^ Loggers^ sports grounds behind ] , was purchased 1993 Tom Perry, announced funding was approved tbe,high school for construction of a new Squamish campus. hy the College from. B, C^ Bait ; YY fdr:$i. (aften much negotiating), 1981 Chairman of the College Board: Mrs. Hilda \ The centre w i l l provide an additional 100 . full-time equivalent spaces. 1994 A l l facilities are now under one roof. The Croundraising ceremony for the new Squamish campus. R i zun 1984 On August 25, Advanced Education Minister, 1995 The official opening of the new campus took Learning Centre moved from Cleveland place on May 30. Avenue and the BTSD students from the President: Dr. Creg Lee forestry building on Highway 99. 1996 The Squamish campus enrolled a record 777 1986 President of the College: Dr. Doug Jardine students during the fall t e r m . A hugely 1988 Chairman of the Board: Mr. Norris Martin successful Chef Training course was offered. It boasted 100% work placement for students who completed the course. 1998 The Squamish campus is bulging at the seams w i t h record fall enrolment! 7 Growing with the Community 1973-1998 MEMBERS OF CAPILANO COLLEGE faculty and staff met with Bob Ellison of ihe Squamish Adult Education Commission and Mrs. Avrille Gosling, who will he working with the College on the courses to he offered, and discussed the program. Shown left to right are Boh Ellison, Squamish Adult Education Commission; Frank Reid; Avrille Gosling, Squamish; Nigel Amon; John Dixon; Maude Cardwell; A.P.D. Smith, oo-ordinator of Community Services for the College; Edward Lavalle; and in front, Thd Kingan of the art department. 8 : c a p i l a n o c o l l e g e 27 November 1 9 7 3 : n n e m o r a n d u m f r o m : A l a n Smith, Director of Gonmmnity Services to: A . H . Glenest Re: Squamish P r o g r a m - Pall 1973 A s Director of Qommunity Services, I felt i t was m y responsibility this last summer to t r y t o generate a recommencement of a p r o g r a m h i the long-neglected corner of our legal College constituency. I t h a d been over a year since we t r i e d a n y t h i n g i n Sqnamish. I n July, faculty member, Maude Cardwell, and I m e t w i t h Boh Ellison, A d u l t Education Director of the Howe Sound District. We reviewed the disappointing experience of httle Sqnamish interest i n a n y k i n d of College offerings. He also outlined his f r u s t r a t i o n t h a t he h a d been asking the College for a couple of years to help l a y on t w o specific non-credit courses - a n Enghsh course for East Indians a n d a Supervisory Skill Development course a n d nothing ever happened i n spite of promises. Instead, he said we i n f r e q u e n t l y t u r n e d u p t r y i n g to persuade h i m t h a t there should he a n interest i n academic credit courses. 1 insisted t h a t I would t r y to organize those two non-credit courses a n d t h a t day-time credit offerings (we only h a d evening offerings previously), i f p r o p e r l y advertised and talked up to the "housewife," might make the difference. He was skeptical, hut felt interest w o u l d he increased i f we started our courses i n late September. On t h i s basis, I took the following steps: 1. Got the blessing of the t w o Deans t o t r y t o ascertain specific interests i n Squamish. 2. I n the t h i r d week i n August we advertised ( i n local papers - see attachment) and held a m o r n i n g public meeting I n the L i b r a r y for a l l those interested i n h e a r i n g about the College offerings a n d j u s t w h a t people w o u l d he interested i n at Sqnamish. 1 was accompanied at t h i s meeting h y faculty members, Maude Cardwell (English), Ted K i n g a n ( A r t ) , J o h n D i x o n (Philosophy), E d Lavalle (Political Science), P r a n k Reid (Languages) and M g e l A m o n (Psychology). Boh EUison also joined us. Some 40 w o m e n and one m a n t u r n e d out. Each of the faculty t a l k e d about courses t h e y could offer i n t h e i r area. There was m u c h enthusiasm. Sheets were left for people to sign up t h e i r particular interests (see press chppings of meeting - attached). 3. I h i r e d A v r i l l e Gosling, a Squamish w o m a n most keen o n a College p r o g r a m there, to coordinate organizational details a n d keep contact w i t h the interested women. 4. A e a resnlt of m n c h w o r k on the p a r t of AvriHe, we h a d about 3 5 w o m e n actually sign u p t h e i r specific interests. On the basis of the highest interest indication we t h e n advertised the following offerings to commence the week of September 24, to he offered i n mornings 9:00-12:30 (see ad): English 104 ( 2 0 t h century fiction) Monday Psychology 100 Tuesday Philosophy 101 Wednesday A r t 154 (General Drawing) Thursday A r t 171 ( I n t r o d u c t o r y Paintmg) Thursday 9 5. The enrolhnent r e s u l t E n g l i s h 104 was: 8 Psychology 100 9 Philosophy 101 8 Art 154 15 Art 171 16 56 Sane people a r e t a k i n g two courses. 6. Three of the courses (both A r t s and Psyohology) are being given i n l a d i e s ' hones and the other two i n the p u b l i c l i b r a r y . A v r i l l e has been able t o get the women working cooperatively f o r the babysitting/ so we have been able t o phase out our f r e e s e r v i c e as of the beginning of November. N.B. Attached are other p r e s s c l i p p i n g s on the courses and a r e p o r t f r a n Ted Kingan who has been p a r t i c u l a r l y e n t h u s i a s t i c about our new Squamish development. 7. On Wednesday/ December 5/ we a r e holding two more p u b l i c meetings (duly a d v e r t i s e d ) i n t h e p u b l i c l i b r a r y f o r current students and others i n t e r e s t e d t o discuss what we might o f f e r i n the Spring term. The two Deans and myself and some of the f a c u l t y w i l l be going up. The meetings a r e a t 12:30 8. and 7:00 p.m. F r a n t h e pure Community S e r v i c e s s i d e / I have been a b l e t o persuade Canada Manpower t o mount the E n g l i s h course f o r E a s t Indians (arrangements now being f i n a l i z e d w i t h E l l i s o n and Weldwood) and a Supervisory S k i l l Development course w i l l begin on January 5. T h i s i s a j o i n t project between E l l i s o n and the College and the indication i s t h a t there w i l l be a good response. I have a l s o o f f e r e d a Community School workshop w i t h Jack Stevens ( c a n c e l l e d due t o weather) and w i l l do so again i n the spring. 9. I f e e l we a r e now w e l l under way onto a r e g u l a r program of o f f e r i n g s i n Squamish and a r e now a t t h e p o i n t where we should s t a r t considering some kind of a permanent space arrangement. For insurance reasons/ we can no longer use people's hemes. The A r t courses/ which a r e i n great demand/ have p a r t i c u l a r space needs. I n cooperation w i t h Bob E l l i s o n and A v r i l l e Gosling/ we are looking a t various p o s s i b i l i t i e s . Prospects w i l l be ready f o r Council same time i n the new year. Alan Smith granted permission to have the memorandum included in this history book. It gives some ^ measure of the struggles and efforts of dedicated people whose determination finally paid off. 10 F r o m Cleveland to Carson - and a Whole W o r l d i n Between hy Bev Hill One of the most exciting events at the Cleveland location was the high water day. We'd had torrential rains for several days and then came a very high tide. The drainage system couldn't handle all the I was hired on as Community Services Assistant i n water so i t poured i n the back door. M y husband and August of 1976 - not that I had planned on working I kept busy sweeping i t out the front door. for the College. I had gone i n the storefront office on Cleveland (presently Needles &' Pins) i n late spring to inquire about upcoming classes. I had been taking courses at the Squamish campus since the fall of 74. We were friends w i t h our neighbours - the public health unit - and held prenatal classes on a regular basis. Another memory I have is of the Family F i l m Series. The North Vancouver College would courier up feature length family films (these were pre-video Avrille Gosling, who was i n charge of the office at days). M y husband and I would go to Squamish that time, told me she would be leaving for Powell Elementary School, drag out a huge tarp to cover and River and urged me to put i n a job application for her protect the gym floor, set up all the position. I was ready for a change so I chairs, show the movie, stack up all followed her advice. Not really expecting ; \. I brought all rny the chairs, roll up the tarp and stow to hear anymore about it, I headed up to / plants front home to them under the stage. What a lot of ' the Okanagan to help m y father harvest ^, make the pldcpcozieh. work! People seemed to enjoy the \Ohe ivoman thought it \, his cherry crop. Lo and behold, I got a movies, as many bought series tickets, . was a plant shop and .. call to come i n for an interview and a so that made i t worthwhile. rvanied to buy my few weeks later was installed at the front ffiuk begonia. When we outgrew the Cleveland desk - the sole representative for Avenue location, we moved to Second Capilano College i n Squamish. I brought Avenue where we rented space i n the building across all m y plants from home to make the place cozier. from the School Board office and where a gym is One woman thought i t was a plant shop and wanted presently located. The extra space allowed the to buy m y pink begonia. There was a carpeted room upgrading class to j o i n us. Previously they had been divider behind m y desk and all our classes were held housed i n the old forestry building on the highway there. There was barely room for a dozen students. opposite the Valleycliffe tumoff. We held many art classes during those first years One of the more exciting times at this location was mostly weaving and fabric art and i t was great fun to I enjoyed t h e m very much and took one per t e r m from Fall 7 4 u n t i l Spring 78. look over the students' shoulders at the process and when we had a very strong w i n d which blew off a to see the beautiful results. One of the most exciting portion of the roof. I remember going into the things about working for the College was the endless neighbours' yards to drag out pieces of roofing. parade of instructors and students who came through the door. Susan Herity was hired i n 1978 and turned out to Thanks to the hard work and persistence of the Squamish Advisory Committee, Louise Krohn and Greg Lee, we finally got our own building on Carson be a great colleague for the next 20 years. I t was Place - behind Howe Sound Secondaiy School. I t was great being able to share pleasures and problems wonderful being i n a brand new building w i t h a w i t h someone. The staff at the College i n North state-of-the-art computer lab plus a microwave oven Vanconver - the Lynnmour campus - were always a and a fridge! Thlk about luxuries! great help i n those early years but they were - after all - many miles away. T7o other Squamish people that I recall who really supported the College i n the early years were Hilda 11 Rizun and Rose Tktlow. I wrote articles about the Squamish campus, and Rose would gladly print them i n the Squamish Times newspaper. Just months Memories T h a t Come to M i n d hy Susan Herity before her passing she was attending Eldercollege When 1 started working as a full-time Library courses at the Squamish campus. Assistant w i t h the College i n the fall of 1978 at the Besides working half-time i n the office of the Squamish campus, I also worked as a faculty member for 20 years - primarily w i t h the Achievement Resource Centre (ARC) - but also, for short periods of time, w i t h the Adult Upgrading program and the Business Office Training program. The ARC program was designed to help students do better at their studies. I offered workshops i n Study Reading/Speed Reading, Writing Essays, How to Prepare for and Write Exams, Note-Tkking, Vocabulary Development and Improving Memory at the North Vancouver, Sechelt and Squamish campuses. I n addition, I spent many, many hours teaching English as a Second Language i n Squamish. I had students from Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, Chile, Quebec, France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, China, Japan, Viet Nam, Yugoslavia, Poland, Iran, Iceland, India, and Pakistan. I t was almost like travelling around the world without leaving home. The most exciting part, aside from the people themselves, was the potluck Christmas parties. We got to sample the most delicious food from all around the world! storefront on Cleveland Avenue, funds were plentiful. Rachel Aarons was hired as full-time Women's Resource Coordinator, Judy Vetsch as part-time Librarian and we had full-time counselling services shared b y Gary Siegrist and L y n n Mansfield. Bev H i l l had already been there for a couple of years as a part-time Community Services Assistant. ABE classes were held at the old forestry building on Highway 99 and other classes were taught i n portables at the high school. Over the years different staff came and went - Judy Crowston worked as a receptionist, and Christie Vidler was Community Services Assistant for a short time when Bev left her staff position to do more teaching. Wendy Brown worked as a relief receptionist. The Women's Resource position disappeared when the Howe Sound Women's Centre came into its own. Counselling services were cut way back. 1 chose to cut back to part-time. But Bev came back as CSA and we manned the office together until Inge Oord came on deck i n 1992 as a receptionist. Bev's position eventually evolved into Campus Supervisor and Inge and 1 became Regional Assistants. I n 1981 we were one month away from starting construction on our own building w h e n the government cut all capital spending. I n the fall of 1984, the office, library, support services and ABE moved into the ground floor of the Second Avenue location. Classes had already been held on the second floor for a number of years. I n April 1995 we finally moved into our existing site on Carson Place. There are many memories that come to mind from the last 20 years and many students. M y favourite student has to be Don John. 1 talked h i m into doing the ABE program and he persevered until he 12 completed his Grade 12. He taught himself to type by practising every afternoon for half an hour after class. He eventually went to Lynnmonr and completed his Business Administration diploma. There were two women who enjoyed taking courses just for their own interest. I f we had low enrollment i n a class 1 knew 1 could call them up and get them to register. Sometimes we just needed two more students to make a class a go. The Browns were a memorable trio of instructors. Wendy and Bill (no relation) taught the BOT Program and Shirley (Bill's wife) taught the ABE Program w i t h Frank Ramsay. 1 can always remember the time w h e n the students from Mount Currie called because their instructor, Bill Brown, hadn't shown up. I t was a miserable snowy morning and 1 was really worried about h i m . Meanwhile, Shirley kept flitting i n and out of m y office and 1 was not going to share the information w i t h her that her husband was missing on the snowy road. What a relief when they called and said Bill had arrived two hours late because he had been stuck behind a major accident. A n Update f r o m the Counsellor o f Squamish Campus By Maggie Feist The number of students seeking support services has increased over the years, and with a changing local economy the services offered have undergone a necessary evolution. The counselling department of Capilano College has always been concerned w i t h providing a variety of services designed to promote and support students' academic success and identification and achievement of career goals. At present, students are provided with educational counselling to help them plan their career education, and career counselling for those having trouble deciding on a career, who perhaps feel unsure or confused. Personal counselling is also available to help students who are experiencing personal difficulties which affect their ability to succeed i n college. I n recent years the campus has become very involved w i t h providing bridges and transition services, as well as training programs to area residents who are i n receipt of either Employment Insurance or Income Assistance. One of the current initiatives involves the Career Access Centre, which opened i n 1996 to provide people on social assistance w i t h access to College services and support during their time here as students. As well as upgrading, students receive career and educational planning. The Centre also provides a range of programs and resources for job hunters on Income Assistance: 1. Resource Centre: Offers up-to-date information on: how to find work; choosing a career path; current labour market trends and how they affect job choices; helpful community resources and employment training programs. 13 Offers opportunities to: explore training options; Capilano College Library - Sqnamish Campus identify personal strengths; build confidence and hy Judy Vetsch 2. Counselling Service: increase self-esteem; problem solve; improve personal management skills; develop a personal action plan. 3. Other programs: A series of programs has been designed to assist people making the transition to employment. These include: Information Sessions; Starting Points; and Career Decision-Making Workshops. I n 1978, Capilano College decided to provide a broader range of services for students attending the College i n Squamish. Expanded library services was one of these, and, to this end, 1 was hired as part-time librarian (10 hours per week), and Susan Herity was hired as a part-time library assistant. We worked out of a storefront on Cleveland Avenue (now a fabric store) along w i t h the personnel at the reception desk, two counsellors, and the head of a These projects are funded i n partnership w i t h the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology, and H u m a n Resources Development Canada. While the increasing number of students has increased the demand for student services, our focus remains the same: providing students and members of the community w i t h the support needed to meet their personal and career goals. Counsellors who have served our campus: L y n n Mansfield Gary Siegrist Ian Forsyth Dave Jones Maggie Feist - present counsellor and local resident newly-formed women's resource centre. Supporting the learning and research of the Squamish students was our main mandate. Somehow, we managed to house our small collection of books, reference books, and magazine indexes i n the storefront office, along w i t h the microfiche readers for looking up all the titles and authors that were available from the North Vancouver campus library. No computers i n those days! To help the students make the most of what was available to them, we crammed whole classes into our little space and gave instruction to them on how to find materials and how to use the materials for research. Outreach to the community was also part of our mandate. A t that time members of the community could borrow materials and we provided interlibrary loan services to several Squamish professionals. Film Advisors to our campus: Greg Sharp Geri Krogseth discussion evenings were fairly popular. For example, we sponsored a series of films i n French that both community members and College students i n the Dialogue Canada program attended. (Perhaps advertising t h e m as "French films" was the big draw.) As well, a number of high school students made use of the library to supplement what they were able to get at their school library for their studies. A co-operative working relationship w i t h the Sqnamish Public Library was fostered b y both institutions. 1 gave tours i n the Squamish Public Library to College students i n order to encourage their use of their public library as another important 14 source of information. I also gave a library skills training course for volunteers working at the Squamish Public Library. Several volunteers at the Pemberton Community Library also participated i n this course. Another important area of co-operation was on a local history project. Specifically, the College applied for and received a grant to f i l m the Squamish Times newspaper from its original publication date to around 1980, ensuring that this early source of information about Squamish would always be available. Since 1983, there has been no Sqnamish-based librarian at the Squamish campus, but librarians from the North Vancouver campus come regularly to give instruction to Squamish classes. Susan Herity, who recently was honored for her twentieth anniversary w i t h the College, has continued to offer such services as assisting students i n locating library materials and ordering books and materials from the North Vancouver campus for students here. Exam I n v i g i l a t i o n I t is 8:00 a.m. on a rainy Saturday morning and it's exam time at the College! Exam invigilation is another service that has been provided by the College through the years for students who are taking correspondence courses. A t the present time, this takes place six times a year for students enrolled w i t h the Open Learning Agency who are taking upgrading, job-related, or university courses. As well, the GED exam, (General Educational Development), which can lead to a high school equivalency certificate, is given twice a year. This is a grueling, all-day exam, testing the candidate's general knowledge of the English language, math, science, social studies, and literature. We also give the exams for such professional groups as hankers, insurance agents, and accountants who are taking correspondence course i n their field. A n d what i f you need to take an entrance exam for that educational institution you've been trying to get into? This, too, is something that can he arranged through your local college - Capilano College. CAMPUS LOCATIONS! Fall 1973 Spring Semester Credit Course Offerings for 1975 Determined to offer accredited courses i n Sqnamish, English 105 (drama) - Janet Mane, Tuesday private homes were offered for use as classrooms. 12:30-3:30 p. mr Squamish United Church Annex, The basement of Avrille Gosling's home served as an commencing Tuesday, January 14. art studio and her backyard was used when the weather was pleasant. Eager students and Mrs. Art 169 (weaving 11) - Mieneke Mees, Wednesday Doreen Tkylor-White were jammed into a 7-10 p.m. Howe Sound Secondary School, ^ half-finished basement which measured 30' h y 18'. commencing Wednesday^ January 15. Sparse furnishings consisted of borrowed tables and Art 184 (life drawing) - Doreen TxylomWhite, JThursday''9yl2 noon, Squamish United Church Annex, commencing Thursday, January 16. a mixture of stools and chairs. Psychology classes were also held i n a private home, while English 104 and Philosophy 101 were given i n the Squamish Public Library. Art-255 (painting media) f Doreen Tiylor-White, Thursday 12:30-3:30p.m. Squamish United Church Annex, commehcing Thursday,' January 16. Philosophy 200 (political) -Hark Battershy, - Tuesday 7-10 p.m. Howe Sound Secondary^ School, commencing Thursday, January 16. "^All students can register on the first day of class ^Senior Citizens have classes free except for the lah. fee ($7) required in the Art classes. But new quarters were needed for this endeavor to continue i n a satisfactoiy way. I n January of 1974, the annex of the United Church and Howe Sound Secondaiy School accommodated the students. English 105 classes met from 6 to 7:30 p.m. i n H.S.S.S. Philosophy 102 met from 9 to 11 a.m. i n the public library Art 178 (weaving) classes were held i n H.S.S.S. from 7 to 10 p.m. A r t 164 (drawing) and A r t 172 (oil painting classes met i n the annex of the United Church from 9 to 12 (noon) and 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. respectively Psychology 201 was also held i n the Church annex. 16 Spring 1975 FaU 1976 SQUAMISH LEARNING CENTRE THE BUSINESS PREMISES AT ANACONDA MINES 38038 CLEVELAND AVENUE I N BRITANNIA BEACH On March 21, 1975 the new Capilano College Capilano College, i n conjunction w i t h Canada community information centre was officially opened Manpower, offered a Basic Training and Skill w i t h Mayor Dave Stewart cutting the ribbon. Others Development course, which commenced i n October taking part were Chairman of the Capilano College of 1976 and continued through to the end of March Council, J i m MacDonald; Capilano College principal, i n 1977. Classes were held five days a week, from 9 Peter Spratt; art instructor Doreen Tkylor-White; and a.m. to 4 p.m. i n Britannia Beach. The purpose of the dean of community education. Dirk Smit. program was to upgrade adults for entry into This office, referred to as the Squamish Learning Centre, housed the administration, resource library, women's resource centre, lounge and counseling department. Hours of operation were from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday. The coordinator was Avrille Gosling. vocational training or enable them to further their education and obtain a high school equivalency. Room dividers gave the centre added space for displays of student artwork as well as adding to the decor of the building. Note: this is the present site of Needles and Pins. The office and other services were relocated i n July 1984 to 37827 Second Avenue where classes had been held for some time. FORESTRY BUILDING ON HWY. 99 The following year the Basic Training and Skill Development program moved from Britannia Beach to the forestry building. There i t remained for several years. 17 37827 SECOND AVENUE (SECOND AVENUE CENTRE) This building was used for the classes r u n b y the Squamish campus: academic, credit-free. Business Office Training, Learning Assistance and Women's Resource Centre courses. There were five rooms: Room 1 - Vocational Room 2 - Lounge Room 3 - Learning Assistance Room 4 - Academic Room 5 - Business Office Training After the office was relocated i n 1984 to Second Avenue, the downstairs housed the offices, reception area. Achievement Resource Centre, and Media Centre. Classes were held i n the five upstairs rooms. S p r i n g 1995 1150 CARSON PLACE On May 30, 1995, Capilano College i n Squamish finally had a permanent location. I t houses three regular classrooms, a science lah, and a multimedia computer lab. The campus is completely accessible to students w i t h disabilities. The single-storey building sits on four hectares of land obtained from 18 B.C. Rail after two years of negotiations. The recession i n 1981 and subsequent government cutbacks led to long delays before construction could begin. Through the tireless efforts of many people, however, the new campus officially opened its doors. Groundraising Ceremony Site of new Squamish Campus Taking part in the Sept.l groundraising ceremony for the new Squamish campus are, from left: Squamish Acting Mayor Ron Barr; College Board member Linda Carney; Bill Manson, representing the Squamish Advisory Council; and Jack McKeown, vice-chair, Capilano College Board. Capilano College Informer Newsletter, Sept 23, 1994 They're predictable as winter snow on Mount Caribaldi. Custy afternoon winds that visit Squamish every day, making i t one of the best windsurfing destinations i n the world. On Sept. 1 they were there, swirling around the groundraising ceremony at the site of the new Squamish campus. Along w i t h the approval of the new campus, Capilano College has received funding under the Skills Now! program, which w i l l provide instructional space for 100 full-time students," said Dennis Streifel, MLA, who was there on behalf of Dan Miller, minister of Skills, Training and Labour. Louise Krohn, director of Extension Programs and As invited guests looked on under the shadow of the Services at the College, was overwhelmed at the mountain's beautiful but barren peaks, various number of people who showed up for the event. speakers approached the podium to express their "The support from the community for this facility anticipation towards all those who helped make the has been tremendons," she said. "The fact that 60 project a reality. "The investment we make i n education today w i l l people were there for the ceremony was really heartwarming." benefit eveiy aspect of future life i n the Sea-to-Sky Following the event, an open house was held at the communities," said Jack McKeown, vice-chair of the existing Squamish campus where light refreshments Capilano College Board. "This campus is tangible were sold. A l l proceeds went towards establishing a evidence of this region's commitment to higher bursary fund for a student enrolled i n a credit course education and to its future economic growth." in Squamish. The 760 square-metre facility, replacing Capilano "We netted approximately $150 that day from the sale College's present leased facility i n Squamish, is of hot dogs and T-shirts," Louise said. "Plus, because expected to open its doors i n spring 1995. At a cost of of the publicity from the event, we have been $1.48 million, the campus w i l l house new labs, approached b y at least one community organization classrooms, a library, and w i l l provide access for who is interested i n contributing to the bursary people w i t h disabilities. fund." 19 College Has Come a L o n g Way Since 1973 hy Julie Anderson, The Squamish Chief, May 23, 1995 The Capilano College Sqnamish campus has come a long way since 1973 when the first class was held i n the basement of instructor Avrille Gosling's home where she taught craft classes. Craft instruction led to other educational programs such as English as a second language and psychology. Once this happened i t was time to move, said longtime (retired) College board member, Hilda Rizun. "It (the College) went from the basement to a storefront on Cleveland Avenue, and was called Capilano College Storefront," says Rizun, who chaired the College board for eight years and was a member for 13. Classes were also held i n portables on Howe Sound Secondaiy School property, and later on they were held at the old forestry building on Highway 99. The campus eventually moved from these various locations to a leased facility across from the school board office on Second Avenue. The campus remained there for many years before i t was necessary to find an even larger facility. I n the years 1975-77, Rizun said Howe Sound's population grew rapidly. She and other board members felt i t was time to build a bigger facility to meet growing demands. The people working to make i t happen at that time were board members Margaret Marchant, J i m MacDonald and Slim Fouberg, who together lobbied for a larger College campus. "Much negotiating took place for many years," said Rizun. Finally, w i t h the help of Pat Brennan, who was Squamish mayor at that time, and support from then-MLA Allan Williams, their efforts paid off. After two years of negotiating, the College delegation was finally able to obtain the property located at the foot of Carson Street, just east of Howe Sound Secondaiy School. The area owned b y B.C. Rail was used hy Loggers' Sports as its show grounds. 20 B.C. Rail graciously sold the property to the College for a grand sum of one dollar, and i n t u r n the Ministry of Education paid the Loggers' Sports committee $25,000 to assist i n relocation. Everything was ready to go except the economy, which slumped into a recession i n 1981. Rizun says the great recession came along and because of government cutbacks the College lost its development funding. "We negotiated w i t h the government and lobbied for many years," says Rizun. "It is only i n the last few years that new people and new presidents have accomplished what a lot of people set out to do 20 years ago. The College has gone through several generations of hard working, committed community people that saw the need for a community college many years ago." . ; The official opening of the new Sgyutmish campxis of . Capilano College was held \ \; o n Mayf50, 1995,. ^ ; 7 _. ^Festivities began ''wtihk " ^' I ^ Sguamish high schoolf^A ^ student, Lorraine GambaW , , >.^YC 0 stngtng O^lgncLda, f This was fpUowed by a 7 ;i:rdditiongCblessing Spuamish by the Nation, addresses by members of > \the platform party, ribbon - '"' ' - ' 4';^* 7 cutting, and the planting ; 'q/:.a dogwood tree,"/ Capilano College New Campus O p e n i n g Remembered by Linda Carney Lorraine Camha sang a lovely version of O Canada and later we were entertained b y the Sea to Sky Singers. Eleanor Andrew from the Squamish Nation said a prayer of blessing for the building. Dr. I remember, w i t h help from technology, the Creg Lee, newly appointed as the President of the wonderful day that Capilano College opened the College, spoke warmly of the many people who had doors of the new campus on May 30, 1995. 1 was asked to write an article about this happy day. Thanks to Harry Greenwood of the Squamish Advisory Council and Cable 10, 1 was able to watch the whole ceremony on video and therefore can give an informed remembrance of that great day rather than spending hours interviewing people who attended. contributed their time to making the campus a reality. I n particular, he spoke of the dedication of Hilda Rizun, Slim Fouberg, Bill Manson and J i m MacDonald. These four people, who were Capilano College Board members i n the original years of the College, were given lifetime honourary chartered students cards which invites them to participate i n any course at the campus, free of charge. Watching the video 1 was struck by how wonderful technology is. M y old friend Slim Fouberg, who has since passed away, was so proud and happy on that day and it made me feel like he was w i t h us again. His sense of humor even i n advanced years never failed him! The Squamish wind, along w i t h many of the supporters of the College, attended the outdoor ceremonies i n front of the campus that day. The MC, Louise Krohn, Director of Extension Programs, welcomed the members of the faculty, staff and local tK^ffpYpT^^^ The history o f the College and the start-up back i n 1969-70 was recalled and many speakers noted that w i t h perseverance the College survived many moves from basements to storefronts on Cleveland Avenue and leased space on Second Avenue. We all felt very good about the ;.....,I':.s.,^„.......-_^^c^.::J,: permanent home now ready to open beside Howe Sound Secondary. Mayor Corinne Lonsdale, myself, Laurie Vanzella and Board Chair Robin Wilson all happily cut the ribbon and the new campus was filled w i t h people. supporters. The wonderful granite rocks, donated b y Caribaldi Granite, framing the entrance (my grandsons love to climb them) welcomed the crowd as they entered the new building. 21 E^ellence in Education From ihe classroom to the community UNIVERSITY TRANSFER PROGRAM I n the beginning, two or three of the following courses were offered each term: English, Psychology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Sociology and Political Science. Often, there were only seven or eight students i n a class, a great advantage for students and instructors. I t took two or three years to obtain first year university transfer depending on which courses were offered each year. Who took these courses? Why? The majority of students were women and their reasons varied. For most, i t was for intellectual stimulation and to get out of the house for a while. Others had career goals i n m i n d and took further courses at the Lynnmour campus and a few eventually went to university and obtained their degree. Each successive year, the three to four courses offered had larger enrolments. I n 1997/98, 10 different university transfer courses were held, w i t h a total enrolment of 182 students. I t is now possible for a student to complete the first year of university at the Squamish campus. There can he no argument about the value of the Squamish campus to the people who live here. But at times i t is important to talk about i t . These former students were willing to do just that. Ruth Lipsey, i n recounting her experiences, said she took several academic courses for self-fulfillment. She expressed appreciation for her instructors and remembered how various classmates were fun particularly one man who loved poetry. Dear Vema, You have really got me thinking about my seven years spent studying part time at Capilano College! My daughters were bom in 1977 and 1979, and I started my academic studies in the fall of 1978. I had taken a two-year business/secretarial course in England when I left school at age 16, but apart from that had no further education. From 1978 to 1984 I took one or two evening courses each term in Squamish and simply loved them all! It was the perfect intellectual outlet for a stay-at-home mom! I studied Ceography, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, English, History, and Political Science. The small classes of mostly mature students were a fantastic way to discuss issues and really delve into course content. I remember my History 205 instructor who made B.C/s Over the years L y n n Wilbnr has taken several academic courses at the College. Some of his comments are included. "Post secondary education has helped to spark w i t h i n me many ideas/values/ beliefs which now form part of m y world view. There is abundant personal power available through language, ideas, and actions." persuade him to join us afterwards for a beer so we H i l a i y Fisher agreed to share her experiences i n a letter which is so special i t is included i n its entirety. grade seven students, I now teach the essay format and 22 history so interesting I could hardly wait till each class to hear the next fascinating installment. We used to could continue to pick his brain! Stan Persky taught Political Science and his classes always stretched my brain in directions I didn't think possible. As a teacher of organization strategies I learned from my English 100 professor. Psychology taught me so much about human material. Nola Dinwoodie, Richard Magill and Peter behaviour and myself A section on animal rights in Staton come to m i n d too as do Doug and Gladys Philosophy was a large reason why I later became a Brooks ( Doug was the first RCMP member 1 had i n vegetarian! All in all, these courses had a profound psychology class). Most of these people went on to influence on me. take Psychology 101 w i t h me and overall 1 have to Finally, in the spring of 19851 enrolled in four courses at the Capilano College North Vancouver campus, and felt I was well on my way to being able to handle being a full-time commuting student. So, with both children enrolled in school and 54 credits from Cap College under my belt, I applied and was accepted at Simon Fraser University where I completed a Bachelor of General Studies degree and my PDF teacher training year. I have been teaching at Valleycliffe School since 1987. I was delighted with the personal attention and encouragement received at Capilano College and am very pleased that both my daughters have chosen to start their academic careers at Cap. Sarah has completed almost two years in both Squamish and North Vancouver and has just been accepted at SFU. Kyla is starting the one-year Engineering Program this September after which she will then transfer to UBC, SFU or UVic. I heartily recomrhend Capilano College to young and old alike! Vema, I hope some of this information is of use in your book. What an interesting project! All the best. Sincerely, say that the class of '81 still conjures up w a r m memories of interested people providing interesting questions and opinions i n an interesting (hopefully?!) psychology class. Over the years from then on 1 always felt privileged to he able to drive "that highway" from the Lynnmour to Squamish campus. 1 knew at the end that another motivated and appreciative class would be waiting for knowledge and intellectual stimulation. This was a two-way street as 1 never new what was i n store for me. For example, there was the class of fall 1994. This class was filled w i t h a motivated array of folks who came to be k n o w n as the "dysfunctional family". They were great fun but the combination of personalities, styles and ages made for what always seemed to be an "out-of-control" ambience. 1 guess i n thinking back, 1 really earned m y salary i n teaching this group. Denise Imbeau and Joanna Schwarz were vital people i n the class who took their community interests and high motivation on to the greater good when they became members of the Squamish College Advisory Board. 1 could tell you stories about most of the people i n this class but 1 think for m y own safety 1 won't. Hilary Fisher One instructor years ago made a statement that captured what i t felt like to teach at the Squamish V i v i d Memories o f Interesting People by Paul Avery campus: "It always feels like a nice warm bath." Well to add to that from m y own experience 1 must say that mostly i t has felt like an enjoyable undertaking I am not absolutely sure when 1 started to teach though at times the water has been too hot, or as is psychology at the Squamish campus. 1 do however, the case i n the fall of 1998, there have been too may know that over the years from 1980 onward 1 have folks i n the tub. Overall, 1 do confess the water has had the opportunity to meet many interesting people never been cold and somehow the experiences have of all ages and lifestyles. The most vivid early remained stimulating and pleasurable. m e m o i y of a 'great' class was the Psychology 100 class held i n the Second Avenue building i n the fall of 1981. I n particular 1 remember Isabel Arundel, a senior, whose stories and lively communication style added both fun and vivid examples to the course 23 talks on politics, attended open house for The Wow o f E d u c a t i o n Eldercollege and some of the lectures given through hy Mary Billy them, and a wonderful talk b y Joy Kogawa, all little It's hard to remember the first time I was i n contact w i t h Capilano College i n Squamish, but 1 think the first office was i n the Drenka Building, upstairs from the post office, or maybe i t was above where Hidden Treasures is now. 1 took a test to see i f 1 qualified for high school upgrading as I'd only gone as far as (and not quite completed) Crade 11 before quitting school may years before. Frank Ramsay was the one who gave me the test and later informed me I'd scored higher than anyone so far taking it, so the seats My next m e m o i y is of the office on Cleveland Avenue, and that soon after, This past year 1 attended the first Women's Studies course to be held at the Squamish campus i n the new building on Carson. 1, along w i t h others, had been requesting a women's studies course since Capilano College first came to Squamish, and although i t took over 20 years to get i t here, i t was worth the wait once i t came. I t was one of the most stimulating, wonderful courses given b y one of the best would he given to those who "really" needed them. One of those was m y husband at the time, and he attended classes for two years. 1 believe the first year was at the old forestry building on the highway where the Alternate School is now, and the second was i n Britannia Beach. gems one can tuck into the corners of one's life. instructor/professors I've ever had the pleasure to work with, Margaret Denike. 1 have been a feminist/activist for 30 years and i n ^..s..^^....^.. ^ And surelii thctPs' \ i that class learned a lot of the "whys and : wjkat education fs ati / hows" of things 1 knew the highlights of Y" about - that ^TVOTff^'Y to be "the way i t is for women." 1 went home after every class feeling like I'd \ happeh^ when gour life is enhanced land expanded by theS^- someone who really knew what she :( (//Y-eii^ierfewcer of there was a women's centre staff person, . ^ really learned something, from % was talking about. Wow! . learning. And surely that's what education is all about - that "WOW!" that happens Rachel Aarons. 1 was so thrilled to have ^ ^ ^' ^' ^"^ women's centre here as 1 had been a member of the w h e n your life is enhanced and expanded by the North Shore Women's Centre up until then, so experience of learning. jumped i n and volunteered to do anything to help get this one going. However, i n what seemed like a short time there was a lot of conflict which ended i n another group forming and splitting off to become the Howe Sound Women's Centre. The one continuum though has been Bev H i l l , and perhaps Susan. I ' m not sure when Susan started, but it was while Cap was still downtown. Both of these people have always been very helpful and pleasant to deal with, directing anyone who wished to take classes or get information as to the best way to do that. So congratulations and thanks to everyone who has been part of this great experiment: those great women i n the office, Bev, Susan, Inge, all the teachers, professors, instructors, lecturers, and all the students who have taught their teachers so much and left their own mark on the College. 1 hope i t won't be another 25 years before we have another women's studies class though, so I ' m putting m y request i n now to have Ms. Denike continue what was started last year. A n d 1 wonder what the College here w i l l look like i n another 25 years? It's 1 took a writing course from Bill Schermbrucker i n hard to imagine, but what we can dream of we can 1977/78, another writing course during a summer not only realize, but often surpass. So let's not only • down at the North Vancouver campus, and, many dream big, but dream richness of experience and the years later, a five-month business course at the true depth of learning that w i l l ripple out to enhance Second Avenue campus. I've attended lectures or our world. 24 Tbaching at the Squamish Campus that I ' m aware of i n publishing. On occasion, I've r u n up against some strong personalities i n the classroom hy Bill Schermhrucker and have had to exercise a firm control, but mostly i t Even before Capilano College opened its doors i n has been a sheer delight. Quite a large proportion of August of 1968 (not our own doors, because we didn't the students tend to be older and more traveled than have any, but the doors to a couple of rooms the average college entrant, which makes for some borrowed from West Vancouver Secondary School) enriching experiences for students and faculty alike. we were committed to offering classes i n Squamish. One remarkable woman was writing her memories of Howe Sound residents had voted i n favour of the taking the lunchhucket to find her father at the docks College i n the required referendum, and we were where he was building the Titanic ("It wasn't a determined to reciprocate that support. I t took a ship - i t was a city!") Once, recently, when a younger while, hut eventually, w i t h meetings being held i n student expressed amazement at the depth and the quaint little old library building, and classes thoroughness of research done by an older student meeting sometimes i n people's homes, we began to from Whistler and asked "Where do you find all this offer a few courses i n the early 70s. I n m y reference material?" the answer came back, "Mostly department, English, there were always under m y bed." Also recently, 1 praised faculty willing to drive up and teach a X must sky ttdtiv/^ig^] the quality of a couple of movingly course, and for myself i t was always a ^ gratiiiide tfiat ff/f^ expressive personal essays written i n pleasure and a change from routine. For a teaching irffpf/ff^ English 100 and suggested publication, while, as the College Council (with strong Squamishfkas and then had the pleasure of reading representation from Howe Sound) been one of the j j | them later i n The Vancouver Sun. Two or contemplated different options for a highlights of my III three times m y Squamish students have permanent campus, including a tower on i i been awarded English Department HaY life. A. a bridge b y Park Royal and the West Van fee-waiver scholarships for their fine garbage dump, i t looked as though a 24-heGtare site achievements on research papers, and 1 was i n Squamish might actually become the m a i n College particularly moved to see one of them attend the location; but that option was superseded b y the graduation ceremonies to accept his award, proudly choice of the Lynnmour site i n North Vancouver, and accompanied hy his wife and two children. we ended up i n Squamish w i t h the storefront office The liveliness and variety of the Howe Sound on Main Street and a couple of portable classrooms i n communities and student population were evident at the high school, about 100 metres from where the the Internal Evaluation hearings which 1 had the job new campus now stands. of chairing a few years ago, and our resulting report There was no preregistration i n those days; strongly, and deservedly, urged the College to devote enrolment was done on the first day of class. 1 as much as possible of its resources to the regional remember driving up i n the late 70s to teach a campuses, increasing staff hours and making Creative Writing workshop limited to 15 students, available at least a full year's course offerings. The and finding 30 students sitting waiting to enroll. I n new Squamish campus is light and roomy, .and the view of their presence, i t seemed more sensible than staff maintain a friendly and efficient atmosphere. foolish to lay on a second workshop i n exactly the A n d the students - well, over the years, 1 must say same time slot, so m y colleague Pierre Coupey and 1 w i t h gratitude that teaching i n Squamish has been would drive up together, conduct the two workshops, one of the highlights of m y life. and then repair to the local beer parlour for a game of pool before driving home again. Some fine writing came out of those workshops - and even one career 25 a friend from the art class i n fairly deep snow. I n the ; ^ CHERYL DAVISON took university transfer ^i art classes, 1 became fascinated w i t h colours. 1 courses at the SquamisTr campus from 1994 enjoyed mixing the acrylic paints and going wild u n t i l Jhe fall o f 1997..She obtained her first year w i t h the colours. The College chartered a bus for a ^ university credits this w a y and was able to tour of Seattle's major art galleries. Since the price ^ continue working atGave-On-Eoods. She says was right, m y friend and 1 signed up for the tour. We ^ this worked out veiy w e l l for her. She wasn't thought that the trip to the Asian gallery, alone, was \ ' . certain of her career goals so she took courses worth the price of the fare. The gallery has an : : ^ of interest as they were offered. impressive collection of Chinese and Japanese ^ Cheryl is n o w taking three courses at Capilano vCollege i n North Vancouver and one course at Squamish campus and is still working at ^ . Save-On-Foods; She says her marks are very '\y ?goodund|she has decided she wants t u b e /^ m n eleinenfery scbool teacher. \ , paintings, carvings and sculptures. Since 1 am not as interested i n m o d e m art, 1 found the gallery of the Space Needle less interesting. Our final stop was i n the heart of downtown Seattle, where heritage buildings housed private galleries. I n that seedy part of the city, m y friend and 1 stuck as close together as possible. On one street comer, we saw a group of men exchanging some white powdery substance. After we looked at each other, we walked away as fast as our legs would carry us. We retumed to the bus early. The driver had specified that everyone should meet at the bus at not a minute past 5:00 p.m. Unfortunately some j o l l y matrons from West Vancouver lost all track of time. We waited for them for two hours; i t was a tired, hungry bus load of ladies who retumed w i t h a gmmbling bus driver. Of course, those of us from Squamish had another hour's drive after North Vancouver. After 1 had arrived home, 1 remember 1 was too exhausted to eat. A Creative A p p r o a c h to Education by Uzonka Kathleen Deminger Later, i n the drawing classes, we had life drawing, where one of the girls posed nude for us. Since there were no men i n the class, nobody was embarrassed. Twenty-five years ago, when Capilano College's Doreen was a portrait artist, and preferred to work in Squamish campus opened, 1 began to take courses, chalk pastels; she tanght us to use chalk pastels, as painting and drawing w i t h Doreen Tdylor-White. The well. Doreen would b r i n g up wonderful art books first site of our classes was Avrille Gosling's from the College's North Vancouver library, and 1 basement i n the Highlands. A t that time, Avrille remember reading about the artists of the became the first co-ordinator. Since there was lots of Renaissance, about the Impressionists, about modem bush behind her house, we used to have visitors at European artists, about the Group of Seven and the back sliding door A family of racoons could Emily Cam always sense when we would have tea time, and they would huddle together at the open door. I n the late 70s, 1 enrolled i n Creative Writing classes. Since at the beginning, there were enough people for 1 think i t must have been i n the new year, 1974, that two classes, the College sent two instructors. Bill we moved to the second campus, a small church i n Schermbrucker and Pierre Conpey. Because 1 was downtown Squamish. 1 remember driving down w i t h interested i n writing fiction and non-fiction, 1 was 26 happy to end up i n Bill's class. Pierre was not only Since most of us i n the two classes wanted a a poet, but also an equally good artist. I n those follow-up class, I wrote a letter and we all signed a days photocopy machines were expensive, so we petition requesting more Creative Writing classes. had to use a Gestetner. We had to type our writing Although the College complied, neither Bill nor onto Pierre could fit us into their schedule. On their purple and white stencils, and then r u n them advice, the College hired Bob Sherrin, a brilliant through the machine at the College office, that b y young man who came straight from UBC's Creative then was on Cleveland Avenue. 1 remember Writing Department w i t h an MFA. His Master's thesis having purple fingers, a purple nose and purple The Black Box, was his first published novel. clothes. Somehow we managed. We held our class Although we were Bob's first class, we found h i m in a mobile behind Howe Sound Secondary where extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Our classes today's Capilano College Squamish campus is were held upstairs on Second Avenue, i n the building located. When the monsoons h i t Squamish we across from the school board offices. After all these could barely hear each other read out our work. Bill, a stickler for concise, Hemingwayesque writing, gave me valuable advice that I have continued to use to this day. He got me into the habit of keeping a journal. He taught me to look at all that I saw i n a new way. I learned to smell the smells, hear the sounds, touch objects, and see and record the specific details around me. Since he knew I was a reader, he kept me supplied w i t h books from the College's North Vancouver library, as well as his own personal one. He introduced me to Audrey Thomas - Songs That M y Mother Tkught Me and Mrs. Blood; the author had inscribed both books to Bill, an old friend. I first read Michael Ondaatje because Bill brought me his copy of Coming Through Slaughter. He recommended Doris Leesing's The Golden Notebook and Paul Theroux's The Great Railway Bazaar: Bv Train Through Asia. From Bill's class, there is an incident that sticks i n my mind. I n the class, we had a young man who attended only our first class and the last one. When Bill asked h i m where he'd been and w h y he hadn't written anything, the young man said he'd suffered from writer's block, that he could think of nothing about which he could write. Bill took a look down at the young man's tattered and battered sneakers, pointed to them and said, "For God's sake, i f you can't think of anything else, classes, most of the members used to spend the fourth hour w i t h the instructors at the Chieftain Hotel's beer parlour. Since I did not drink and couldn't stand smoke, I never went. By then the Highlander Hotel had opened up i n m y neighbourhood and they had a weekly ladies night w i t h male strippers. One night some of the women decided we all (including me) had to go. I don't know i f i t was providence or what, but after we'd finished class, we found i t had started to snow hard. The Brackendale women decided they had to rush home before the road became too slippery, so we all left. I never did get to any of the bars. I n our class w i t h Boh Sherrin we had the local artist Mark Armstrong. Each week during the coffee break Mark would doodle and draw a quick pen and i n k sketch. Each time he would give the drawing to a different member of the class. M y husband framed mine and 1 face i t whenever 1 work at m y computer. I n that class the eldest member was i n her mid-seventies. Even though she had difficulty reading her own handwriting, she wrote the most fascinating account of how her husband had helped build the Titanic i n Belfast. He was supposed to have sailed on its maiden voyage but because of her turbulent dreams and superstitious nature, she would not let h i m leave. She saved herself from widowhood. Ten years after 1 started the Creative Writing classes write about those shoes. There ought to be a good at Capilano College, 1 retumed to UBC where 1 tale i n them." finished m y degree that 1 started i n 1962. With grey hair, 1 earned m y BFA (Creative Writing) i n 1991. 27 1 was able to arrange w i t h Capilano College for a ART COURSES model and gave her a ride each Thursday. As we were still occupying the church hall, a request was Course offerings over the years consisted of various made to have the model clothed from the waist levels of drawing, painting, weaving, fabric painting, down; for the first class 1 asked Vicky to bring a and design. These courses were very popular and colourful skirt, which she did, b u t when requested to attracted many students, several of w h o m took more enter the classroom, appeared carrying the skirt i n than one class. her hand - later, the proprietor of the Brackendale Notes o n m y I n s t r u c t i o n a l Experiences w i t h Capilano College at Squamish I n n let us meet i n his lovely building and also hy Doreen Taylor-White Ted Kingan, co-ordinator of the A r t Department at I n the fall of 1973, 1 was requested by Dean Harold us several times. He evaluated m y classroom Kirchner to teach at the new facility i n Squamish, instruction and each time gave the class an w i t h classes to be held i n Avrille Gosling's basement informative and very well received supplied the models. Capilano College i n North Vancouver, came to visit i n the Garibaldi Highlands. Avrille was discourse on art-related subjects. the co-ordinator for Capilano College For the nextfeiv I n the several years commuting, 1 only years, I drove my missed one day instructing. On that For the next few years, each Thursday, 1 trusty yeTLoxv Fhtto occasion, some large trailer trucks had drove m y trusty yellow Pinto the 40 odd • the 40 odd miles , on skidded on the ice while driving down miles on the old Squamish Highway to a ^ the old^Sqtuanish the road into Brittania and the police very satisfactory teaching experience. \ to a very , had closed the road. satisfacrtoinyMeaching. M y classes consisted of students between U ^ On another winter's day, the Pinto and experience. the ages of 20 and 70 years, all having 1 landed i n the ditch, somewhere on the had some previous knowledge of art. I t " ^ ^ ' ^ highway above Brunswick Beach. A tow would have been hard to find a more enthusiastic truck arrived before 1 had even gotten out of the car, and hard working group. and the classes i n Squamish. j : From Avrille's basement we moved to the more driver had us back on the road i n no time. 1 spacious church hall. Here i t was often necessary to continned on m y way, cleared the snow and clear snow from the access pathway before any prepared the classroom before the first arrivals. students arrived. And so, at last, we were to have a college of our own; Apart from classroom activity we made several field Capilano College, Cleveland Avenue, Squamish. Tb trips to various beauty spots to sketch and paint 'on celebrate our new facility, 1 took Irene Poskit to location'. Myrtle H e m d l invited us on several demonstrate her new technique, a pastel and tissue occasions to visit her home on beautiful Edith Lake. paper collage. Irene created a masterpiece for us; i t On one occasion m y students from North Vancouver was so inspiring - everyone experimented and, with also joined us. On another outing we went to Ruth Irene's help, we managed to master the concept. I n Smith's property on Anderson Lake; we rode the train fact, several pastel collages were painted i n future from the North Shore, and an obliging train driver let classes. us off at Ruth's house on the lakeshore. The class ended w i t h a slide show; everyone brought Some of m y students traveled to Welch St. on the their chair to the back of the room and 1 operated the North Shore to attend an evening life drawing class equipment. Those nearest the screen began to feel and requested that such a class be held i n Squamish. sick, Ellen who had been recently ill, was taken 28 home. The slide show ended and everyone left. We discovered later that the gas heater behind the screen was leaking gas. Irene felt quite i l l on the drive home hut had recovered after a night's sleep. Being at the other end of the room and at some distance from the source of the fumes, 1 was not affected to the same extent, but the drive home seemed more tiring than usual. It was usual for me to return the projection Capilano College has always offered courses to meet the needs and wishes of the community^ The courses offered during the first fiye years of its existence indicate the popularity of the various art courses and the demand for academic courses (though classes were .relatively small). It was a time of great opportunity for stay-at-home mothers, as classes were given during the day and babysitters were initially providedf^These were the classes, 1973-1978: ^ Pah 73 'Spxmg'76 Psychology 100 English 104 equipment to the school library after class but as Psychology 100 Irene was not well and wanted me to take her home Philosophy 101 as soon as possible, Maureen Brown offered to take ; Religious Etudies 104 English 105 ^ Drawing 154 the projector home to be retumed to the school b y Painting 171 her husband the next day. Spring '74 EngljshTOS ' ^ Pall 76 '\0 , Psychologj'^ 201 Religious Studies 200 • Philosophy 102 Psychology 222 HIIIIH^^SHIIIIII Artl60 ' IIISS^BII^BIIIIII Spring 77 English 201 Pall 74 English 108 Psychology 220 ll^illiS^ISBBiif . Religious Studies 201 Art 152 Art 161 Art 250 Art 169 Fall '77 Spring '75 English 106 Psychology 100 Fine Arts 100 . Philosophy 200 DOREEN TAYLOR-WHITE, Math 100 with some of her art Art 158 students. ^ ArthS4 : Art'284 Art''267 •• ' Pall 75 English 104 • "^ I " Art 251 ' •• ^ Spring 7S Fine Arts 101 ^\y 222^ 7 7 Psychologj^ 204 ' ; Aft 267 -'^ Religous Studies 102 ^ ' Geography :^0 Art 268 Art 178 29 Weaving Classes Meineke Mees The Capilano College weaving class started, i f 1 Meineke Mees remember correctly, i n 1974. with student The home economics classroom i n the high school was a large space, with sinks, hotplates, large tables - all the things we needed for the wool dyeing. The Capilano College Learning Centre was opened i n downtown Sqnamish i n 1975. Quite a few students had signed up and we just fitted i n the central area, w i t h all the equipment which was needed, such as spinning wheels, carders, looms (there even was a large floor loom) and dyepots. 1 remember the enthusiasm and keen interest of the students and 1 found that the different levels beginners, intermediate and advanced - worked well together and tended to make a better and more interesting class. Traveling once a week through the winter months from West Vancouver to Squamish was an adventure; rain, fog, icy roads and sometimes snow. But only once did 1 have to cancel, at the advice of the Highways Department. The classes and the great students more than made up for i t . 30 Ruth Smith M y Interest Lay i n the A r t s Capilano College Puts o n A r t Show Squamish Times 1974 hy Maureen Brown Capilano College opening a campus i n Squamish After much work the results of the first semester of. was a great opportunity for myself and many like painting and drawing were on display i n the United me to take advantage of continuing education. Church annex last week. The instructor, Doreen TkylorWhite, placed each piece of work i n just the right position to show off the students' efforts. On January 18 and 19 the show was seen by many people as they came to see their friends' work, their own, or to speak to the counselor, Wally Firth, about their classes. "Flowers hy Lily" supplied potted plants to set off the pictures. Doreen also demonstrated her great talent i n working with pastels on velour paper. She is a professional portrait artist. Also in the show were the results of the fall term i n the Adult Education classes. Batik (Barbara Rudkin), Woodwork (Walter Huber) and Painting (Yolanda Destradi) classes had a room full of their efforts. This spring, i n April or May, there w i l l be another A r t Show at the culmination of the classes hut i t w i l l be open to all crafts (amateur and professional) i n the area. The college courses are still open for more registration. Phone Avrille Gosling at 898-3681 and t u r n M y interest lay i n the arts, which was taught by a gifted instructor, Doreen Thylor-White. She traveled up from North Vancouver once a week, and taught a drawing class i n the mornings and painting i n the afternoon. These classes were held i n the United Church Hall. At first 1 enrolled i n the drawing class, which 1 thoroughly enjoyed. Then 1 decided to take painting, oil being the medium i n which 1 had the most interest. This was followed by A r t History, Fabric Design & Graphic Arts. By this time the campus had moved to Cleveland Avenue, followed by a location on Second Avenue. 1 found i t to he a wonderful learning experience. 1 continued w i t h m y painting and have exhibited m y work i n The Brackendale Gallery, Silk Purse i n up at the class for more than $21 worth of pleasure. West Vancouver, Customs House at Britannia Classes are: A personal highlight had to be having an oil English 105, Monday and Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. i n the high school. Music 110, Monday, 7-10 p.m. i n the high school. Beach, and the new Squamish Library Gallery. painting accepted i n the provincial "IMAGES & OBJECTS" exhibition. The help given to me by those earlier Capilano College courses all contribute to the enjoyment 1 Philosophy 102, Wednesday, 9-12 noon at the library; still realize when painting. Art 178 (Weaving), Wednesday, 7-10 p.m. at the high school; Art 164 (Drawing), 9-12 noon,United Church Annex; Art 172 (Oil Painting), 12:30-3:30 p.m. i n the United Church annex; .and Psychology 201, 9-12 noon i n the United Church kitchen. 31 VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS books from the library and our math teacher found some books somewhere. Classes were held every weekday from September to the end of March. The first of the vocational programs to be offered was Basic Training and Skills Development (BTSD). I n 1976/77, Capilano College, i n conjunction w i t h Canada Manpower (now Human Resources), offered an upgrading course to adults so that they could enter vocational training. The course covered English, mathematics and science, and upon completion gave a grade 10 equivalency. The first part of m y story w i l l be about m y husband, Ernie Harry. Ernie completed his grade seven at St. Paul's Indian Residential School, and from the time he was 16 years old he worked on the boom - sorting logs. But he developed arthritis and was forced to retire at the age of 40. May Harris, who was employed by the Squamish Band as Education Director, worked hard to coordinate an upgrading The course ran from October until the end of March. program for people like Ernie. Ernie completed the Classes were Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. two-year program, giving h i m a grade 12 There was no charge and Manpower paid a small equivalency. He drove the bus for Totem Nursery living allowance to successful applicants. School and later he taught the SKO-mish language to The instructors were Shirley Brown and Frank the pre-school students at Tbtem Nursery School. Ramsay. 1 had a Manpower grant while Ernie was on unemployment insurance. 1 also received m y grade 12 equivalency through the upgrading program and then became the teacher at TDtem Nursery. 1 had previously been the assistant teacher. Two years later 1 was offered the newly created position of Native Home School Coordinator. 1 served i n this capacity for seven years, and then 1 decided to r u n for a position on the Band Council. 1 was elected and served for 12 years. 1 retired last year. Basic T r a i n i n g and Skills Development Program hy Given Harry The BTSD program consisted of classes i n English, mathematics and science. The first month we had no textbooks so we used newspapers and magazines for our English studies. Our science teacher brought 32 Even M y C h i l d r e n Benefitted hy Victoria Smith I went to Capilano College to get m y upgrading in 1982 and 1983.1 would have to say 1 enjoyed doing the basic subjects, especially the mathematics (algebra). Frank and Shirley were the greatest. They were so patient and always CAPILANO COLLEGE took the time to explain things. 1 found the . COMPLETION CEREMONY . upgrading beneficial when m y children started going to school as 1 could help them w i t h their homework. 1 now work for a gravel company V - 7 7-'. ,MPML-25^9847; , ; 'J-.r' where 1 perform various office jobs. 1 plan to go back to Capilano College i n the near future for some computer courses. ^^p^^^^^^^71iiiiii'P7777L^ Opening Remarks I Y,„.,„. . . ff' ' ' "V:-^. Frank Ramsay,RXS.D. Instructor / IntfoduGtion^of/Chests and Faculty A