The news coming out of Ukraine in the last 24 hours is concerning and disturbing for all of us. For those of you with friends, family, and connections in Ukraine or Russia, we understand that this is a difficult time for you and your loved ones. If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or worried, which … Read more
BCIT is pleased to announce that Kenton Low has been appointed Dean, School of Business + Media. Kenton is an educator and senior executive with a record of leadership in companies ranging from entrepreneurial ventures to two of the FORTUNE 50 most admired companies in the world. His previous roles include Corporate Chief Marketing Officer … Read more
Students, staff, and faculty in BCIT trades and technology programs will soon have access to new training facilities with an investment of $162.6 million in the Trades and Technology Complex (TTC) at the Burnaby campus. A collection of new and renovated buildings and enhanced campus infrastructure, the TTC will create increased access to world-leading, adaptive … Read more
According to Engineers Canada, currently only 20% of newly licensed engineers in Canada self-identify as women. As part of BCIT’s mission in building a diverse and inclusive future, the Institute is proud to launch its annual Women in Engineering (WiE) campaign in celebration of National Engineering Month in March and Women in STEM (Science, Technology, … Read more
Congratulations to Dr. Paula Brown, Director, British Columbia Institute of Technology Natural Health and Food Products Research Group (NRG) and Canada Research Chair, for receiving the 2022 Harvey W. Wiley Award from AOAC INTERNATIONAL (AOAC). The Harvey W. Wiley Award is AOAC’s highest honor for lifetime scientific achievement and recognizes Dr. Brown for her outstanding contributions … Read more
It was the first week of classes in their two-year programs at BCIT when they found out they were having a baby. BCIT alumni Alisa and Todd Bailey were newlyweds in their early 20s with big plans for their school and career success when they were caught off guard by the news of their pregnancy. … Read more
A significant part of the Computer Information Technology (CIT) diploma is the Industry Sponsored Student Projects (ISSP) program, where students take on real-life challenges. Diego Felix experienced both roles: as a student and now as an industry partner. “The ISSP allows me to work with students and discover their potential at an early stage which … Read more
If you walked into a BCIT Broadcast and Online Journalism class 16 years ago, you may have caught the now BCIT alum Luke Mynott sleeping in the back the of class. Meanwhile, you would have noticed a very alert and focused Amanda Wilcox on the opposite side of the class, sitting right in the front. … Read more
BCIT is pleased to welcome Danica Djurkovic as Vice President, Campus Planning and Facilities. Danica brings a remarkable array of credentials, experiences, and connections which will be instrumental in the ongoing transformation of our Burnaby Campus in particular, but also other BCIT campuses as we renew and upgrade in the future. Danica joins BCIT from … Read more
It was only their fourth date when BCIT alumna Keisha Go blurted out, “Thank god, I married a smart one.” She was talking about her date Jamie Haakons, who at this point, was not even her boyfriend yet. Needless to say, she was mortified by what Jamie refers to as her Freudian slip. Fast forward … Read more