After more than two decades in supporting students in thinking outside-the-box and turning their sustainability innovations into reality, BCIT School of Construction and the Environment alumnus Donald Yen is contributing $15,000 to award student winners over the next three years to support the BCIT Student Innovation Challenge. Donald Yen served as an instructor, program developer, … Read more
Jesse Clark never expected he would spend his first year in the BCIT Millwright Foundation program juggling his studies with chemotherapy sessions and doctor’s appointments. But shortly after starting at British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Jesse learned he had Stage Four Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. “It was all over my body,” says Jesse. His condition was … Read more
We live in a data-driven world and this data is changing the way we work and live. Using IoT devices to manage water supply in Kenya. Families walk miles a day to find a dry water pump, they can now view local water pumps on a phone or desktop dashboard telling them which facility has … Read more
As digital transformation continues to impact workplaces and entire sectors, the need for digital literacy has never been greater. BCIT has a long history of fostering innovation and responding to change, and is proud to be the first Adobe Creative Campus in Western Canada. BCIT students, staff, and faculty can now access the entire Adobe … Read more
During a period of profound adjustment in the way we work, learn, and socialize, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) sets out to inspire with stories of resilience and adaptability on Fireweed. Fireweed is BCIT’s first-ever podcast series that shares stories about people who have preserved in the face of disruption and re-written their … Read more
Valerie Tsang had earned a Bachelor of Science, and was working full time when she realized she wanted to do more. She felt she would be happier in a career that combined her background in science with her long running interest in law enforcement. This realization led her to apply to BCIT’s Bachelor of Technology … Read more
BCIT’s Computer Information Technology (CIT) Diploma Program has always offered hands-on Information Technology (IT) projects to best prepare students for work. Last year, an internship option was added. We checked in with grad Eric Wong to learn more about his internship experience, and any advice he’d give to future BCIT Computing students. From finance to … Read more
As many of you will have heard, the Provincial Health Officer announced that proof of vaccination is required for many non-essential services. We understand this will be a significant change affecting many people in our community and so, we wanted to explain how this will apply to some activities and places on BCIT campuses. As … Read more
President Kathy Kinloch is pleased to welcome all students, faculty, and staff to BCIT for Fall 2021 term. While the new term is filled with excitement and opportunities, President Kinloch reminds everyone to be kind and patient as we continue to safely transition back to more on-campus activity. There are also important resources to bookmark … Read more
On September 30, 2021 BCIT will join public services, post-secondary’s, businesses, and organizations across the country in recognition of the federal National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. September 30 has long been known as Orange Shirt Day, a campaign founded by residential school survivor Phyllis Webstad. In observance of this day, all full-time classes and … Read more