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November 24,1988

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Conchita Furstenwald, who was born and educated in
Mexico City, was one of the College’s first faculty
members. Her love of Hispanic literature and knowledge
of the culture add an exciting dimension to her Spanish
classes. Conchita translates for the provincial and
federal governments and is a key member of the North
Vancouver Community Arts Council. She has an M.B.A.
from the University of Washington.

Mel Felker

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Evening College Brings Mel

One of the benefits of our evening program is that
people like Mel Felker join the faculty. A long-time
counsellor at Cariboo College (he worked there from
1968 - 1987) Mel brings extensive knowledge of campus
life to Cap. Cariboo College is similar to Cap in the
range of programs it offers, says Mel, although the
overall of age of the students is younger, and the
campus larger. Mel has found it difficult to meet people
outside of M Building, so make yourself known to him.
A recent experience working with refugees and
immigrants at the King Edward Campus at VCC gave
him a fresh perspective on what it means for students
facing new challenges and brushed up his counselling
skills. It “was fascinating,” he said.

Mel’s area of expertise is working with students
suffering from anxiety and other stress-related
problems, along with helping with career and
educational planning.

A graduate of UBC, Mel lived in Vancouver for six
years, and spent his teenage life in Coquitlam, so he
doesn’t find it too strange to be living on the Lower
Mainland again. Also, one of the first people he met at
Cap was his former Biology teacher, Dan Doyle
(Advising). Mel works from from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday
through Thursdays, and 9 to 5 Fridays. His local is
2538.