Paperback writer

Dr. Penny Le Couteur, dean of Arts
and Science at Capilano College,
has had her most recent book,
Napolean’s Buttons, released in
paperback. Amazon.ca has given the
book a customer review of four
stars out of five. “This book is
definitely a credit to popular science
writing. Highly recommended!”
wrote one reviewer from Ontario.
The publication is a fascinating read
about how 17 molecules changed
the course of history. It is also
available in hard cover at local or
online bookstores.

Campus notes

Human Resources advisor, Rachel
Zuckerman, received the highest
score nationally on the May 2004
National Knowledge exam. This is
the first of two exams required to
obtain the Certified Human Resources
Professionals (CHRP) designation.

Dr. Marlene LeGates, History and
Womens’ Studies instructor at
Capilano College, received a $1,000
US mini-grant from the Northwest
International Education Association.
Marlene will use the money to
assist in preparing a new course
called, Women and Religion, WMST
126, scheduled to be offered at the
College in the summer of 2005.

A bear cub sits atop a tree outside the Birch
building on the first day of the fall semester.

In the 0-Zone

Capilano College helped 50
youths, aged 11-13, have the
opportunity of a lifetime this -
summer through a unique
leadership initiative created in
Squamish, B.C. The O-Zone
Leadership Adventure program

Education Council
update
Submitted by Dr. Frank Harris

At the August meeting, Education
Council recommended educational
requirements for hiring in the
pre-trades programs. Changes in the
international student requirements
for deposit and registration were
noted. The College application

for consideration for candidacy
for accreditation by the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and
Universities has been accepted.
Consequently the College will begin
an extensive self-study required by
the Commission.

At the September meeting, Council
discussed the relationship of the
planning document (developed last
year) and budget allocations.
Elections took place for Council
committees: Curriculum, Budget,
Equity and Diversity, Program
Approval, Finance, College
Planning, Outcomes, and Student
Academic Freedom. As well, Council
confirmed representation on the
Accreditation Committee. Education
Council meets on the first Tuesday
of each month at 3:30 p.m. in the
Library building, room 322.

Linn Teetzel was
4 honoured in June

Management
lL Association of B.C.

Linn Teetzel presented her with

the 2004 LGMA President’s Award.

as a pri

ge to

honour upon Linn Teetzel, a true

friend of local government.”
While Linn is an affiliate member
of the association, she said that —

brought the Olympic Movement
to Camp Summit in Squamish ©
from August 27-29 with a
celebration of the milestone of
Athens 2004. Camp participants
came from a variety of socio-
economic backgrounds, including
Vancouver's inner city, Squamish
elementary schools, Squamish
First Nations, and from
Squamish’s sister cities in Italy
and Japan. While at Camp
Summit, participants learned
about the values of the Olympic
Movement through their
participation in a variety of
sport and outdoor recreation -
activities. “By providing an
authentic life-shaping experience,
the camp inspired and empow-
ered youths to take on new
challenges with renewed courage
and determination,” says Casey
Dorin, manager of the Squamish
campus of Capilano College.
“The College recognized the
far-reaching value of this
community endeavour and
contributed $5,000 to help
make it happen.”

Full details online

Participants in the 0-Zone Leadership
Adventure program are greeted by

Squamish acting mayor, Sonja Lebans.

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