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Friday Favorites: New Entrepreneurship Research Guide!

November 30, 2018 by Reba Ouimet Leave a Comment

Have a spare moment between classes and studying? Take some time today to check out BCIT Library’s newest research guide for Entrepreneurship!

Whether you’re completing BCIT’s Entrepreneurship program or just interested in starting your own business, this is the resource for you! The guide provides a variety of resources to prepare you for starting a business with featured books, journals, and websites for finding funding, assessing your competition, and performing market research. You can also find information about BCIT’s Entrepreneurship services and how they can help you with your future entrepreneurial goals.

 

Filed Under: Friday Favorites, online resources, Students

Book Club – December 5th – 12:30 – 1:30

November 29, 2018 by dgrace Leave a Comment

Staff, faculty and students are invited to the next Any Book Book Club Meeting – Dec 5, 12:30 – 1:30, Burnaby Campus Library, black couches, main floor.

Drop by and let us know what you’ve been reading or what you plan to read!

Here’s a round up of the titles we discussed at our November meeting:

Book Club – November 1st Meeting

•Monkey Beach and Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson
•Nausea by Jean-Paul Sartre
•The Dome by Stephen King
•Old World by Cary Fagan
•The Beaverton Presents Glorious and/or Free by Alex Huntley
•Temp : How American Work, American Business and the American Dream became Temporary / Louis Hyman
•Machine, Platform, Crowd by Andrew McAffee
•21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari.
•Prediction Machines by Ajay Agrawal, Avi Goldfarb and Joshua Gans

Filed Under: Books, events

Extended Operating Hours during Exams

November 28, 2018 by Sandra Matsuba Leave a Comment

 

For more info visit: https://www.bcit.ca/library/hours.shtml

 

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Peer Tutor Tuesdays with Mohammad Amirian

November 27, 2018 by Sandra Matsuba Leave a Comment

Mohammad and his 2 love birds

Name:       Mohammad Amirian

Program:   Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

What attracted you to becoming a Peer Tutor?

I’ve always enjoyed teaching and I found myself being pretty good at is so I decided to make a job out of it at BCIT.

How has working as a Tutor helped you?

It has helped me maintain my foundations strong and see different views from students which sometimes helps me develop my own way of thinking more.

If you could give one piece of advice to a BCIT student what would it be?

With the intensity of most of the programs, try to limit your time elsewhere as much as possible since even missing one day could mean you fall behind. Time managing your tasks is key and having the time to actually do that is one big package.

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

Working for a company that specializes in sustainable energy resources. I want to contribute to the growing technology of renewable energy sources. Somewhere like BCHydro is my next step after school.

If you had a free day, how would you spend it?

I’ve developed a huge passion for electronics as a hobby and therefore I would have to say that I would spend it on working on a personal project. That, or I could finally get a chance to relax and play some games.

Filed Under: Peer Tutor Tuesdays, Students, Tutoring

JDC West Food Drive, November 26-30

November 26, 2018 by Sandra Matsuba Leave a Comment

Did you know that the GVFB provides assistance to over 27,500 people weekly, 22% of the members are children, 22% are seniors.

Please drop off your canned food donations between Nov. 26-30 in the marked boxes located by the Service Desk at the Burnaby Campus Library. Other locations accepting donations include the Student Association, the Karpinsky Staircase (SW 1) and the Gym.

Monetary donations will also be accepted and a tax receipt will be issued for donations over $20.

Thank you in advance for your donations!

 

Filed Under: Community, events

Friday Favorites: Minds of Winter

November 23, 2018 by Reba Ouimet Leave a Comment

Minds of Winter

by Ed O’Loughlin

If you’re looking to get ready for winter, check out this snowy tale from our Popular Reading collection.

The Minds of Winter is a complex historical adventure that weaves between past and present. It is the story of two independent travelers who venture deep into the snowy lands of Inuvik, Canada to seek their missing relatives and search for answers about the past. Soon, they discover they are linked by more than just a mutual goal: their relatives may also share a secret about one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of polar expedition.

Get cozy in front of a warm fire with this chilly, historical adventure today.

Filed Under: Books, Friday Favorites, Students

Peer Tutor Tuesdays with Hayley Olson

November 20, 2018 by Sandra Matsuba Leave a Comment

Name:       Hayley Olson

Program:   Nuclear Medicine Technology

What attracted you to becoming a Peer Tutor?

Throughout my entire education, I have always enjoyed tutoring and helping other students learn. I thought this would be a great way to give back to a program that helped me be so successful during my first year.

How has working as a Tutor helped you?

Working as a tutor has helped me stay up to date on material I learned during my first year in the Nuclear Medicine Program. Being able to work through problems with students is an excellent refresher. It is also nice to feel like I am building relationships with my peers, since we will all be working together in the clinical environment very soon!

If you could give one piece of advice to a BCIT student what would it be?

Time management! These programs are intense, but they a re manageable. Make sure to sleep enough at night to allow yourself to be present during class. Being engaged in class, and ask questions when you’re confused will contribute so much to your learning! I found that when I pay attention in class, I have far less studying to do on my own after.

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

Nuclear Medicine Technologist! Perhaps also a BCIT Nuclear Medicine Instructor in the future.

If you had a free day, how would you spend it?

If my free day is a rainy one (which during this time of year is almost always) I will be curled up with some tea, white cheddar popcorn, a cozy blanket by the fireplace and a good book or some Netflix!

Filed Under: Peer Tutor Tuesdays, Students, Tutoring

Peer Tutor Tuesdays with Dandan Yu

November 13, 2018 by Sandra Matsuba Leave a Comment

Name:      Dandan Yu
Program: Civil Engineering

What attracted you to becoming a Peer Tutor?

A peer tutor job brings me additional financial support while I am a full-time student at BCIT and secondly, I like to meet different people and share my study methods. I am so happy to meet the first-year civil students with questions. Their desire to learn reminds me of when I was a freshman in my first year.

How has working as a Tutor helped you?

Being a peer tutor improves my skills in communication and fundamental understanding in civil engineering. Many students ask me questions regarding statics and structural analysis. It really helps me fully understand the free body diagrams, shear force and moment diagrams, etc. Thus generating a better picture of engineering infrastructure for me.

If you could give one piece of advice to a BCIT student what would it be?

Be aware of the heavy work load, do not put off a project until the last minute, and finish assignments ahead of time.

What would your dream job be when you leave BCIT?

I want to be a professional engineer in the field of bridge and road design.

If you had a free day, how would you spend it?

I would have a beauty sleep until 10am (no class, no assignments due) and enjoy my favorite pancake. I would take my dog and hike Lynn Canyon Park with my friends. I would not think about school and work and just enjoy the natural view and breathe fresh air.

 

Filed Under: Peer Tutor Tuesdays, Students, Tutoring

Friday Favorites: IbisWorld Business Database

November 9, 2018 by Reba Ouimet Leave a Comment

Have you had a chance to check out BCIT’s IbisWorld database this semester? This database is great for everyone, but it’s particularly useful for business, marketing, and statistics students.

IbisWorld is easy to use and provides relevant and up-to-date industry reports for North America and beyond. Find out exactly which companies hold the largest market share, what the key economic factors are in your chosen industry, or get a straightforward overview of key statistics. You can find it in our online databases or through many of the business research guides.

Explore IbisWorld today!

Filed Under: Friday Favorites, online resources, Students

Exam Jam, Nov. 19-23, 2018

November 7, 2018 by Sandra Matsuba 2 Comments

Join us for our latest Exam Jam happening between November 19 – 23 at the Burnaby Campus Library. We have a jammed packed schedule sure to help you with your study skills and relieve some of those exam stresses. All sessions are FREE to attend and include:

Monday, Nov 19th
noon-12:30       Tap Away Your Exam Stress with EFT (main floor)

Tuesday Nov 20th
noon-12:30       Study Stretch (main floor)
12:30-12:50      Preparing for Problem Solving Exams (room 207)
1:00-1:20          Writing Multiple Choice Exams (room 207)

Wednesday Nov 21st
11:00-1:00       Doggie De-Stress (main floor)
11:30-2:20       Paint Party (main floor)
noon-12:30      Tap Away Your Exam Stress with EFT (main floor)
12:30-12:50     Preparing for Exams (room 207)
1:00-1:20         Time Management for Exams (room 207)
2:30-3:00         Mindfulness (room 303)

Thursday, Nov 22nd
noon-12:30      Study Stretch (main floor)
12:30-12:50     Preparing for Exams (room 207)
1:00-1:20         Writing Multiple Choice Exams (room 207)
1:30-2:30         Escape Room (room 312) – register at the Service Desk
2:30-3:30         Escape Room (room 312) – register at the Service Desk

Friday, Nov 23rd
10am-3pm      Zen Massage (Downtown Campus) To book a FREE 50 min. appointment email: wellness@bcitsa.ca.
12:30-1:30      Escape Room (room 312) – register at the Service Desk
1:30-2:30        Escape Room (room 312) – register at the Service Desk

For more info visit: http://libguides.bcit.ca/examjam

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