Written by Betty Riddle. The BCIT Alumni Association is proud to announce that Sean Poole, COO, Vancouver Island Ferry Company, was elected as the Association’s newest President following former President Emil Bosnjak’s retirement at the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 12. Prior to this, Sean served on the board as Vice President from … Read more
On June 12, more than 200 BCIT alumni gathered for the 2024 BCIT Alumni Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Feature Presentation at the BCIT Downtown Campus Tech Collider—a next-generation learning space and event venue. The event was the Association’s first in-person AGM since 2019 and it gave attendees an opportunity to reflect on the … Read more
Congratulations to BCIT Broadcast and Online Journalism student Sean Park, a recipient of the 2023 Jack Webster Foundation Student Journalism Award. Sean is one of seven journalism students in BC to receive this prestigious award that celebrates excellence in journalism. “Sean has embraced his training at BCIT with incredible enthusiasm since day one, says Christine … Read more
Food insecurity is something that no one should have to face, but according to the BCIT Student Association Advocacy and Wellness Manager, Giovanna Catussi, it’s a sad reality for many students. “Food insecurity has brutal implications on health and well-being,” says Giovanna. “Post-secondary students are exceptionally vulnerable, with over 50 percent of International and Domestic … Read more
With another year coming to a close, we reflect on the accomplishments of our many BCIT alumni who have contributed in their respective sectors in BC and beyond. The following stories are just a few examples of incredible alumni who have used their BCIT education to launch and grow meaningful careers. 1. More than just … Read more
Every family has a story. For John McCarthy’s family, that story is deeply rooted in philanthropy. John’s great grandparents were immigrants to Canada from Czechoslovakia. When John’s great grandfather, John Jambor, lost his wife, Joan, to cancer, he set in motion the family’s legacy of giving by making a substantial donation to the BC Cancer … Read more
Very few eleven-year-olds want to be an investment advisor when they grow up, but for finance alumnus Kiel Landrigan, that was his childhood dream. That is, after he grew out of wanting to be a major league baseball player. Kiel says he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his step-father, who was an investment … Read more
BC Day falls on the first Monday of August every year and offers BC residents a time to celebrate the many contributions of the province’s diverse residents. To help commemorate the day, we’re highlighting 10 BCIT alumni-owned businesses making a difference in British Columbia. From an Indigenous-owned wellness brand to a company committed to protecting … Read more
On June 1, the BCIT Alumni Association shook things up at the 2020/21 Online Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Cocktail Class. The event saw more than 80 attendees, including alumni from BC and several other provinces across Canada. Participants learned about the achievements of the past year and fit in a little fun led by … Read more
International Women’s Day (IWD) celebrates the economic, cultural, social, and political achievements of women. On this day and every day of the year, it’s also important to raise awareness about women’s equality and take actions to help create an inclusive and gender equal world. This year’s IWD theme is #ChooseToChallenge and we will focus on … Read more