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A20 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 22, 2010

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back to school

Deana Lancasterdlancaster@nsnews.com

YOU would prefer to avoid thinking about it, because the truth hurts: summer is almost over.

In two short weeks you’ll be enjoying the last weekend of your summer break, sliding school supplies into your backpack and getting ready for the fi rst day of school. Next to your new-schoolyear resolutions to pay attention in class and study hard, don’t forget the second-most important element for a successful return to class: your style.

For fall 2010, tastemakers are offering casual, comfy clothes for the return to class and cooler weather.

Basic black and grey for both boys and girls is accented by pops of bright colour: bright red, golden yellow and lagoon blue, while khaki and muted greens will make an increased appearance through the fall. Girls also get to play with bright purples and pinks in their wardrobe, and on their nails.

The skinny jean not only maintains its hold on the fashion world, but it comes in new styles like cargo and cropped, and has even made its way onto the racks for boys (but please guys, not too skinny). Girls are also still wearing leggings, which come in all colours and textures, including “jeggings,” or jean leggings.

Plaid rules the school, in everything from fl annel shirts and dresses to backpacks and binders; but don’t overdo it: one tartan at a time is enough. A cosy cardigan is a must-have, whether you opt for a longer boyfriend style, or a shorter, patterned knit. Motorcycle jackets are the newest cool cover-up, and don’t forget the menswear trend: vests and blazers, fedoras and lace-up wingtip shoes all make a trendy statement.

Finally, if you’re tired of lugging your school essentials around a backpack, this season the messenger bag makes a stylish return.

NEWS photos Cindy Goodman

ON Niko, above: Jeggings, $19.99; embroidered plaid tunic, $24.99; matching headband, $5.99; embroidered hoodie, $29.99. ON Olivia, top right and cover: ribbon detail skirt, $26.99; long sleeve glitter T, $14.99; three-pack kneehigh sock, $9.99; printed puddle jumper, $59.99. ON Braeden, top right: fl eece hoodie, $29.99; skinny denim, $24.99; henley fooler T, $16.99. All from Please Mum.

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NEWS photo Cindy Goodman

ON Jordan: Billabong Pepper dress, $35; Emu Bronteboots, $100; Dakine Schooler backpack, $39. ONSeamus: Hurley Art Centre hoodie, $43; Hurley Barneyshorts, $36; Quicksilver fl ip-fl ops, $24.95. All fromNorth Shore Girl.

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CLEVER graphics and preppy checks move to the head of the class at Joe Fresh, available at Real Canadian Superstore (left). ON Olivia, at left: crochet beret, $7; heart-embellished long-sleeve shirt, $10; skinny jeans, $19; multicolour shoes, $22. ON Owen: plaid shirt, $12, robot long-sleeve shirt, $10; cargo pants, $12; plaid high-tops, $19.

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OLD Navy makes the grade this back-to-school season with fun, on-trend items like heart-embellished backpacks, Hello Kitty T-shirts, high-top sneakers, denim jeggings and a full uniform assortment. Lunch kits (shown) are $5 and have clips that attach to matching backpacks, $15, available in a variety of plaids, prints and patterns for boys and girls.

AT Second Wave, boys are decked out in plaid, while girls go for structured comfort (below). ON Maxx: Quiksilver Reese Forbes jean; Sitka Jacques shirt; Lifetime Marunouchi fl annel; Vans Era shoe; Nixon watch; Dakine Team Convert backpack; Nixon Basis hat. ON Chloe: Obey Heater short; Insight Rocky Star shirt; Sitka Austen tailored blazer; Nixon Timeteller watch; Vans Rata Vulc shoe; Dakine Campus backpack.

North Vancouver Campus

2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver

Sunshine Coast Campus

5627 Inlet Avenue, Sechelt

Squamish Campus

1150 Carson Place, Squamishwww.capilanou.ca

Internships, service learning and

practicum experiences are all a vital part

of taking concepts and knowledge and

giving them practical application. The local

community plays a very important role in

giving students such opportunities. Dr. Bulcroft took the reins as Capilano University’s sixth president on August 1, 2010. She brings to the presidency a lifelong commitment to

education as a university professor and academic administrator.

Dr. Bulcroft had a distinguished 20-year career at Western Washington University, serving as a professor of sociology as well as vice-provost for undergraduate education—a position she held until 2008 when she joined Franklin College as provost and vice-president for academic affairs.

She holds a BA from Pacific Lutheran University, an MA from Eastern Washington University and a PhD from the University of Minnesota. Her primary field of study is sociology, with emphasis on

family life and aging. Dr. Bulcroft has published widely on these issues and has worked as a research scientist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. She is also a recipient of several Fulbright Awards for research and teaching in Canada and Slovakia, and has served as a reviewer for Fulbright proposals for Central Europe.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Dr. Bulcroft enjoys gardening, cooking and hiking with her husband, Richard Bulcroft, who is an associate professor of sociology at Western Washington University in Bellingham. They have a daughter, Anastasia Polda, who is a graduate student in history at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, and a standard poodle named Margaux.

SPOTLIGHT on Dr. Kris Bulcroft

SK: What attracted you to Capilano University?KB: The advertisement that outlined the role of the

president really underscored the ethos that is central

at Capilano University�—�undergraduate learning and

a student-centred approach in all aspects of life at the

university. My professional values and experiences

seemed to match the requirements of the role of

president . . . the “fit” seemed right. The more I explored

Capilano University through the website and other

materials made available through the search process,

the more I came to feel that it was a very good match

and that I had the background and skills necessary to

help Capilano University move forward.

SK: What makes Capilano University so distinctive?KB: There are many elements of distinction at Capilano

University, but I’d have to say that what first impressed

me was the innovative and learner-centred programs.

I really believe that Capilano University is designed

to meet the needs of students, which is evident in the

wide variety of programs offered and the many kinds of

students it serves. It is difficult for institutions of higher

education to be flexible and responsive to students, but

Capilano University has a tradition of putting students

first and making those difficult organizational changes in

order to prepare students for an ever-changing world.

SK: What do you see as being the primary role of president?KB: I think that the president is the primary spokes-

person for the university. Many people make a distinction

between internal and external presidencies, but I don’t

see it as a dichotomy of roles. Good presidents know

the internal workings of the university, and thus they are

well prepared to represent that university to external

constituencies. In addition, the president has primary

responsibility for insuring that the university has clearly

articulated vision/mission/goals and that there are ways

to benchmark progress toward those goals.

SK: What fuels your passion for education?KB: I love to learn, and I continue to be a learner in many

ways. Taking on this new role will certainly require a lot

of new learning on my part. Learning requires that we

build relationships. The most significant and deepest

learning seems to take place in the context of community

and dialogue with others. So what fuels my passion for

education is that we are all learners within that com-

munity. One of the best byproducts of learning is that

relationships are developed, many of which continue all

our lives.

SK: What are your immediate goals as president?KB: One of the first things I want to do is get to know

more about Capilano University�—�its history as well as

the hopes for its future. The best way to do that is to

listen to as many members of the campus community

(internal and external) as I possibly can. It is a bit daunting

to think about how many people I want to get to know in

these first few months at Capilano University, but I am

very much looking forward to it.

SK: What strengths do you bring to the role of president?KB: I am a good listener. I’ve learned that good leaders

are good listeners. But I’ve also learned that there is a

point at which listening has to cease and decisions have

to be made. I have never been afraid to make decisions

and take responsibility for the decisions I’ve made.

I think another strength that I bring to my role of

president is that I am a good teacher and have a good

foundation in assessing student learning. This is

particularly important in

helping a university under-

stand if they are meeting the

learning outcomes set forth in

their programs and degrees.

SK: What do you see as being the biggest challenge facing Capilano?KB: Funding is always a con-

cern as the costs associated

with delivering a high quality

education keep increasing

and the sources for funding

are not keeping pace. Capilano University is facing the

same problem that all public universities face�—“Do

more with less”—�and it takes its toll on the human

resources of the university. Trying to find new sources

of revenue, without increasing costs for students, is a

primary challenge today.

SK: What are you most proud of in your career to date?KB: While I’ve had some significant professional

accomplishments in both my research and teaching

career, I am most proud of the accomplishments of

those students I’ve worked with in the classroom and

in other settings. Nothing gives me as much pleasure

as getting an e-mail from a former student telling me

that they are making a difference in the world and that I

had a small part in shaping their future. All of us in higher

education institutions have the privilege of mentoring

students and helping them realize their dreams.

SK: You’ve mentioned Capilano’s connection to its communities. Can you talk about why that’s so important to you?KB: Capilano University

already offers an impressive

array of continuing education

courses that build bridges

with the community. The

English as a Second Language

program certainly is unique

and a valuable resource for

the metropolitan Vancouver community. The performing

arts theatre and other venues bring the community to

the campus and add to the overall quality of life in the

Metro Vancouver area. So I was very impressed by how

much is already happening between the community and

Capilano University. I think of these things as ways in

which Capilano serves the community.

But I think there are more ways in which the commun-

ity can help serve Capilano University. I’ve heard from

students so often that having learning opportunities that

are grounded in the “real” world make the most profound

and lasting learning possible. Internships, service learning

and practicum experiences are all a vital part of taking

concepts and knowledge and giving them practical appli-

cation. Thus, the local community plays a very important

role in giving students such opportunities. Concomitantly,

students can be a resource for businesses and non-profit

organizations in ways that bring new ideas and energy

into the community. I hope that under my leadership,

Capilano University will find new ways to build even more

partnerships with the local community to serve both its

students and its surrounding neighbourhoods.

SK: In terms of the Capilano community, its programs and its services, what are some of the principles you feel most strongly about?KB: Just before coming to Capilano University to assume

my new role as president, I spent two weeks in Bátovce,

Slovak Republic. Bátovce is a very small village in central

Slovakia. This is where our Slovak “family” lives and my

husband and I have spent a lot of time there over the past

10 years. It is a large, extended family of three generations

and we are honourary members for reasons too complex

to relate in this brief Q&A. This summer, there were four

languages being spoken as we sat together in the garden.

We used the Internet to help us figure out how to bake a

plum cake and how to translate some key phrases, as

well as to keep us all in contact with our lives beyond

Bátovce. We helped each other with tasks such as child

care, dog walking, shopping and recycling. It was a great

two weeks together.

I relate this scene because it illustrates my values

and because it is becoming the norm�—�an international

context that requires that we reach out and work together

to enhance our collective prospects and work through our

common problems. My life has been amazingly enriched

and expanded due to my international experiences. I have

come to see that our survival as a species on this planet is

dependent on building bridges and understanding across

cultures and generations.

QAandCapilano University’s new president reveals a bright futurethe search for a new president and vice-chancellor of Capilano University began more than one year ago. A search committee at the university, comprised of nine individuals representing students, staff, faculty and the board of governors, was asked to find a motivational and visionary leader who would be a strong fit with Capilano’s values. On May 21, the university’s board of governors announced that Dr. Kris Bulcroft was the successful candidate.

Shelley Kean, manager of Capilano University’s Public Affairs Office, sat down with Dr. Bulcroft to find out more about her thoughts on academia, leadership and Capilano University.

Capilano University has named Dr. Kris Bulcroft as its sixth president. She will be invested as vice-chancellor in the fall.

Sunday, August 22, 2010 - North Shore News - A23A22 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 22, 2010

North Vancouver Campus

2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver

Sunshine Coast Campus

5627 Inlet Avenue, Sechelt

Squamish Campus

1150 Carson Place, Squamishwww.capilanou.ca

Internships, service learning and

practicum experiences are all a vital part

of taking concepts and knowledge and

giving them practical application. The local

community plays a very important role in

giving students such opportunities. Dr. Bulcroft took the reins as Capilano University’s sixth president on August 1, 2010. She brings to the presidency a lifelong commitment to

education as a university professor and academic administrator.

Dr. Bulcroft had a distinguished 20-year career at Western Washington University, serving as a professor of sociology as well as vice-provost for undergraduate education—a position she held until 2008 when she joined Franklin College as provost and vice-president for academic affairs.

She holds a BA from Pacific Lutheran University, an MA from Eastern Washington University and a PhD from the University of Minnesota. Her primary field of study is sociology, with emphasis on

family life and aging. Dr. Bulcroft has published widely on these issues and has worked as a research scientist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. She is also a recipient of several Fulbright Awards for research and teaching in Canada and Slovakia, and has served as a reviewer for Fulbright proposals for Central Europe.

In addition to her academic pursuits, Dr. Bulcroft enjoys gardening, cooking and hiking with her husband, Richard Bulcroft, who is an associate professor of sociology at Western Washington University in Bellingham. They have a daughter, Anastasia Polda, who is a graduate student in history at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, and a standard poodle named Margaux.

SPOTLIGHT on Dr. Kris Bulcroft

SK: What attracted you to Capilano University?KB: The advertisement that outlined the role of the

president really underscored the ethos that is central

at Capilano University�—�undergraduate learning and

a student-centred approach in all aspects of life at the

university. My professional values and experiences

seemed to match the requirements of the role of

president . . . the “fit” seemed right. The more I explored

Capilano University through the website and other

materials made available through the search process,

the more I came to feel that it was a very good match

and that I had the background and skills necessary to

help Capilano University move forward.

SK: What makes Capilano University so distinctive?KB: There are many elements of distinction at Capilano

University, but I’d have to say that what first impressed

me was the innovative and learner-centred programs.

I really believe that Capilano University is designed

to meet the needs of students, which is evident in the

wide variety of programs offered and the many kinds of

students it serves. It is difficult for institutions of higher

education to be flexible and responsive to students, but

Capilano University has a tradition of putting students

first and making those difficult organizational changes in

order to prepare students for an ever-changing world.

SK: What do you see as being the primary role of president?KB: I think that the president is the primary spokes-

person for the university. Many people make a distinction

between internal and external presidencies, but I don’t

see it as a dichotomy of roles. Good presidents know

the internal workings of the university, and thus they are

well prepared to represent that university to external

constituencies. In addition, the president has primary

responsibility for insuring that the university has clearly

articulated vision/mission/goals and that there are ways

to benchmark progress toward those goals.

SK: What fuels your passion for education?KB: I love to learn, and I continue to be a learner in many

ways. Taking on this new role will certainly require a lot

of new learning on my part. Learning requires that we

build relationships. The most significant and deepest

learning seems to take place in the context of community

and dialogue with others. So what fuels my passion for

education is that we are all learners within that com-

munity. One of the best byproducts of learning is that

relationships are developed, many of which continue all

our lives.

SK: What are your immediate goals as president?KB: One of the first things I want to do is get to know

more about Capilano University�—�its history as well as

the hopes for its future. The best way to do that is to

listen to as many members of the campus community

(internal and external) as I possibly can. It is a bit daunting

to think about how many people I want to get to know in

these first few months at Capilano University, but I am

very much looking forward to it.

SK: What strengths do you bring to the role of president?KB: I am a good listener. I’ve learned that good leaders

are good listeners. But I’ve also learned that there is a

point at which listening has to cease and decisions have

to be made. I have never been afraid to make decisions

and take responsibility for the decisions I’ve made.

I think another strength that I bring to my role of

president is that I am a good teacher and have a good

foundation in assessing student learning. This is

particularly important in

helping a university under-

stand if they are meeting the

learning outcomes set forth in

their programs and degrees.

SK: What do you see as being the biggest challenge facing Capilano?KB: Funding is always a con-

cern as the costs associated

with delivering a high quality

education keep increasing

and the sources for funding

are not keeping pace. Capilano University is facing the

same problem that all public universities face�—“Do

more with less”—�and it takes its toll on the human

resources of the university. Trying to find new sources

of revenue, without increasing costs for students, is a

primary challenge today.

SK: What are you most proud of in your career to date?KB: While I’ve had some significant professional

accomplishments in both my research and teaching

career, I am most proud of the accomplishments of

those students I’ve worked with in the classroom and

in other settings. Nothing gives me as much pleasure

as getting an e-mail from a former student telling me

that they are making a difference in the world and that I

had a small part in shaping their future. All of us in higher

education institutions have the privilege of mentoring

students and helping them realize their dreams.

SK: You’ve mentioned Capilano’s connection to its communities. Can you talk about why that’s so important to you?KB: Capilano University

already offers an impressive

array of continuing education

courses that build bridges

with the community. The

English as a Second Language

program certainly is unique

and a valuable resource for

the metropolitan Vancouver community. The performing

arts theatre and other venues bring the community to

the campus and add to the overall quality of life in the

Metro Vancouver area. So I was very impressed by how

much is already happening between the community and

Capilano University. I think of these things as ways in

which Capilano serves the community.

But I think there are more ways in which the commun-

ity can help serve Capilano University. I’ve heard from

students so often that having learning opportunities that

are grounded in the “real” world make the most profound

and lasting learning possible. Internships, service learning

and practicum experiences are all a vital part of taking

concepts and knowledge and giving them practical appli-

cation. Thus, the local community plays a very important

role in giving students such opportunities. Concomitantly,

students can be a resource for businesses and non-profit

organizations in ways that bring new ideas and energy

into the community. I hope that under my leadership,

Capilano University will find new ways to build even more

partnerships with the local community to serve both its

students and its surrounding neighbourhoods.

SK: In terms of the Capilano community, its programs and its services, what are some of the principles you feel most strongly about?KB: Just before coming to Capilano University to assume

my new role as president, I spent two weeks in Bátovce,

Slovak Republic. Bátovce is a very small village in central

Slovakia. This is where our Slovak “family” lives and my

husband and I have spent a lot of time there over the past

10 years. It is a large, extended family of three generations

and we are honourary members for reasons too complex

to relate in this brief Q&A. This summer, there were four

languages being spoken as we sat together in the garden.

We used the Internet to help us figure out how to bake a

plum cake and how to translate some key phrases, as

well as to keep us all in contact with our lives beyond

Bátovce. We helped each other with tasks such as child

care, dog walking, shopping and recycling. It was a great

two weeks together.

I relate this scene because it illustrates my values

and because it is becoming the norm�—�an international

context that requires that we reach out and work together

to enhance our collective prospects and work through our

common problems. My life has been amazingly enriched

and expanded due to my international experiences. I have

come to see that our survival as a species on this planet is

dependent on building bridges and understanding across

cultures and generations.

QAandCapilano University’s new president reveals a bright futurethe search for a new president and vice-chancellor of Capilano University began more than one year ago. A search committee at the university, comprised of nine individuals representing students, staff, faculty and the board of governors, was asked to find a motivational and visionary leader who would be a strong fit with Capilano’s values. On May 21, the university’s board of governors announced that Dr. Kris Bulcroft was the successful candidate.

Shelley Kean, manager of Capilano University’s Public Affairs Office, sat down with Dr. Bulcroft to find out more about her thoughts on academia, leadership and Capilano University.

Capilano University has named Dr. Kris Bulcroft as its sixth president. She will be invested as vice-chancellor in the fall.

Sunday, August 22, 2010 - North Shore News - A23A22 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 22, 2010

A24 - North Shore News - Sunday, August 22, 2010

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NEWS photos Cindy Goodman

Sunday, August 22, 2010 - North Shore News - A25

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Gatehouse Montessori SchoolGatehouse Montessori School

604-925-1437604-925-14371305 Taylor Way, W. Vancouverwww.gatehousemontessori.com

• One of the best authentic Montessori Schools onthe North Shore with over 30 years experience,

• Program begins at 3 years of age• Extended day program• Full-day Montessori Kindergarten• French , Mandarin and Music classes offered• Afternoon preschool class available.

Tours and classroom observations available - call

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