‘Brian Ball:

Medal. winner has a joy of teaching

A dynamic presence in the classroom
and a commitment to learning
contributed to the selection of Early
Childhood Care and Education
student, Nikki Barker, as this
year's recipient of the Lieutenant
Governor General's Silver Medal. The
medal is awarded to a student at
Capilano College who has been
registered in a career/vocational
program of less than two years
duration, who has excelled in their
studies, and who has contributed in
a positive way to the life of the
College or their community.

Nikki was described by her instructor,
Kathleen Kummen, as someone who
would inspire both faculty and stud-
ents during discussions to take intel-
lectual discourse to great heights.

“Nikki's curiosity led her to take
risks by challenging her own ideas
and beliefs as she refined her
teaching practices and philosophy,”
Kathleen said. “In her work with
young children, Nikki was able to
combine her growing knowledge,
curriculum and joy of teaching to
provide them with engaging and
relevant educational experiences.”

Outside the classroom, Nikki has
also demonstrated her commitment
to children and the global commu-
nity. In the past, she has worked as
a missionary in both Costa Rica and
Russia. As a volunteer, she has been
part of projects such as building a
roof in San Jose and reaching out
to the children living on the street
of Perm, Russia.

RBC donation benefits IDEA students

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Standing in front of a table of creative
packaging by IDEA students are, left to
right: Brian Williams,-RBC vice-president,
commercial financial services, North
Shore area; Candace Dennis,-RBC. senior
account manager; and IDEA program
instructor, Vida Jurcic.

A fond adieu

A $10,000 donation presented
November 24 by RBC Financial
Group to Capilano College will
enable students in the College's
Tlustration/Design: Elements and
Applications (IDEA) program to.
showcase their talents through more
gallery exhibitions and to develop
necessary business skills.

“We are extremely appreciative of
RBC's financial support to the IDEA
program,” said: Dorothy Jantzen,
dean of Fine and Applied: Arts at
Capilano College. “This generous
funding. will allow our students the
opportunity to engage in.the kind
of relevant hands-on experience
that is essential. for them to move
their-art careers forward.”

Sally Westall, an admissions/registration assistant in the Registrar's Office,
is off to Saudi Arabia for at least two years to join her husband who is cur-
rently working there. Sally's (seated with poinsettia) friends and colleaques
from the College held a farewell party for her on November 17 to let her
know how much she’ll be missed. The North Vancouver resident came to
Capilano College in 2002 and worked in the Registrar's Office first as a clerk
typist and then as an admissions/registration assistant. College employees
and students alike wish her well.

Nikki Barker accepts the Lieutenant Governor
General's Silver Medal from College president,
Dr. Greg Lee, while ECCE instructor, Kathleen
Kummen, looks on.

“Tt was no surprise to the faculty,”
Kathleen added, “that Douglas Park
Preschool in Vancouver hired Nikki
as soon as she completed her
practicum with them.”

Nikki is currently enrolled at the
College as a post basic ECCE
student.

For the past four years, IDEA
students have been creating a series
of original paintings depicting scenes
of British Columbia's West Coast.
The funding from RBC will allow the
students to showcase the popular
series of original works for an
extended period of time at North
Vancouver's Ferry Building Art ‘Gallery.

“Capilano College’s IDEA program
helps: young artists develop their
caréers and expand their talents,”
said: Candace Dennis, senior
account manager, RBC Royal Bank.
“At-RBC, we believe in the power of
the: arts to-enrich:lives.and enhance
communities,.and'we-are proud to
support this professional:education
program.”

Capilano College’s Bookstore.
manager, Brian Ball, has been
elected for a one-year term as
president of Campus Stores
Canada (CSC). Brian has served
on the board of directors of CSC
since 2004, working with
bookstore leaders from across
Canada to deliver services to
more than 100 college and
‘university bookstores.

Brian is delighted to represent
Capilano College in this national
association and brings a
perspective on the value of the
college learning environment to
the CSC. :
“Colleges have, and will continue
to. offer, high quality educational
opportunities to students across.
Canada. in an increasingly
competitive post-secondary —
education market,” Brian. said.
“Bookstores: will carry on
adapting. as advances in the
digital world: impact educational |
publishing and the way learning
materials are delivered to
students.”

CSC is a trade association that
helps campus bookstores in their
efforts to be vital: members of —
their post-secondary institutions;
assisting in the delivery ‘of
quality education:to-students.

It provides educational programs,
advocacy services, and
information sharing opportunities
for its members throughout the
year, but focuses on delivering a
national textbook symposium in
the fall and a stationery and
supplies related trade fair in the
spring.

“CSC provides a forum where
best practices and the latest
information on current trends
can be shared by bookstores,”
Brian added. “This ensures that
they provide leadership and
outstanding service to. their.
institutions ina changing
academic environment.”

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