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Vol. XV
No. 7
June 9/93

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Spring Graduation Sends Off First
Recipients of Associate Degrees

Some 646 students said farewell to
Capilano College at graduation ceremo-
nies May 27, and among them were the
College’s first class of Associate degree
recipients.

Nineteen students received Associate
of Arts or Associate of Science degrees.

The degrees, established by the Minis-
try of Advanced Education last sum-
mer, acknowledge that a student has
completed a rigorous program of 60
university transfer credits.

Graham Crockart, chair of the
Capilano College Board, expressed the
board’s pleasure at seeing the College
award the degrees. He told students that
success is based on knowledge and “the
ability to use that knowledge.”

Guest speaker Scott MacLeod, of the
Asia Pacific Management and Eco-
nomic Geography faculty, likened the
students’ time at the College to the
“Hotel Capilano.” His twist on the
Eagle’s song was in reference to
lifelong learning and his heartfelt
attachment to the College.

“You can check out any time you

want,” he said, “‘but you can never leave.”
MacLeod first came to Cap ten years
ago as an Academic student. He went
on to UBC, where he earned his
Master’s and is now working on a PhD
in geography. His experience at
Capilano College encouraged him to

guide others in the pursuit of knowl-
edge. He has been an instructor here for
four years.

In addition to the presentation of
Associate degrees, the May 27 cer-
emony honored students in 49 aca-
demic, career and vocational programs.

Among the graduates were Michelle
Foley, who received the Governor
General’s Collegiate Bronze Medal;
Johanna Catherine MacMillan, who
received the Lieutenant Governor’s
Silver Medal; and Teresa Bango,
valedictorian.

Foley had previously received a
Bachelor of Arts degree in English from
Carlton University, but after 16 years in
the workforce, she wanted to switch to a
career in computers. She says she
investigated two-year college and univer-

sity computing programs and decided
Cap’s Business Computing Program was
the best. Her outstanding achievement in
the program has led to a data manage-
ment position with ICBC.

MacMillan received her award for
excellence in the Legal Secretarial
Program. She says the program
provided thorough preparation for
this exacting field. She currently
works as a legal secretary for the
Department of Justice, focusing
on civil litigation, Crown, and
Transport Canada issues.

Bango was selected for exem-
plary academic achievement and
community involvement. A former
member of the Provincial Ski
Team, she graduated from the
Business Administration Financial
Management Program. She will
continue at the College for another
term to complete a degree in Administra-
tive Studies, a collaborative program of
the College and Open University.

In addition, 13 graduates received
book and pen awards for achieving high
academic standing.

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