Capilano University and its Lonsdale campuses in North Vancouver will be closed on Friday, 21 June, in response to a specific security threat. The university anticipates resuming normal operations on Saturday, 22 June. Students and staff are advised not to visit either campus on Friday.
CapU President Paul Dangerfield said on Thursday, June 20, CapU became aware that a student at the University had been threatened with violence by another student. The threat was specific to the student and the CapU campus on June 21.
“To ensure the safety and security of our entire campus community, we decided to close both the Lonsdale and Main campuses in North Vancouver for the day of the threat,” Dangerfield said. “Violence, intimidation and bullying is unacceptable at Capilano University. Appropriate authorities, including the police of jurisdiction, were notified and are following up as required to ensure the continued safety of the CapU community.”
“We do not have reason to believe there is an ongoing threat to the safety and security of students. The campuses are expected to reopen as usual on Saturday.”
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