(Updated: March 4, 2019-BiKube is now available to the public.) After three years of development, the BiKube, a revolutionary mobility assistive device, is making its debut as of March 2019. The BiKube is a new hands-free, indoor mobility device that combines sleek design with functionality to help people with mobility challenges maintain their autonomy, stability … Read more
The 26th Annual Georgie Awards took place Saturday, March 10, 2018, recognizing submissions from members of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC for their excellence in home building in British Columbia. Many sponsors were present at the premier awards program, including BCIT School of Construction and the Environment, who sponsored the 2018 Georgie for … Read more
Where is Rashpal Ahluwalia? He could be in Rome. Or London. Maybe Paris. Possibly Copenhagen. It’s hard to keep track of the BCIT Computing and Business alumnus since he scored a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity with adidas in Germany. “It’s unusual for me to spend two weekends in a row at home,” says Rashpal, who moved … Read more
Four BCIT Tourism Management students were awarded first place in the provincial finals of ‘The Winning Pitch‘ a business case competition that tasked tourism students with increasing shoulder season visitation to the province. Organized by go2HR and sponsored by Destination BC and the Tourism Industry Partners Society, the competition brought together teams from Thompson Rivers … Read more
In recognition of International Women’s Day, the BCIT Student Association hosted a panel of five women who spoke about their unique experiences working in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM). Leading the esteemed panel was Dr. Bethany Edmunds, Associate Dean of Computing at BCIT. Featured on the panel was Dani Ferenc (Director of Operations at … Read more
So far this semester, the Radiation Therapy department at BCIT has been visited by a two guest speakers who work everyday in the Cancer treatment field. A few weeks ago we were lucky enough to attend a lecture presented by a dentist who specializes in dental care for oncology patients. Many people might not realize … Read more
BC Business has announced BC’s most influential women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This annual issue features the top female influencers in the province and Dr. Bethany Edmunds, BCIT Associate Dean of Computing, is among the women on the prestigious list. “This award is quite humbling, but it speaks to the impact that educators … Read more
As the sector grows ever-hotter, instructors are needed to help build the next generation of tech professionals. We sat down with Computer Systems Technology (CST) Program Head Trevor Lord to hear what lured him from industry to a job in the classroom. Q: What’s your background and where were you before you came to BCIT? … Read more
The title, of course, is metaphorical. I don’t propose any exsanguination whatsoever. As I said before, I prefer not to conform to the standardized conventions of blog-writing. So, instead of talking about exam or study tips, let’s explore the atmospheric shifts in the coming exam season. Lethargy, fatigue, stress, and all the like are all symptoms of preparation … Read more
It was Pink Shirt Day on February 28 and the BCIT campus was an ocean of pink. Many of those who came clad in pink came together for a group photo where they posed in the shape of a heart. According to Pink Shirt Day, one in five kids is affected by bullying. Now much … Read more