COVID-19 has impacted our lives but even in a time of disparity, humanity and kindness continues to shine across communities. BCIT Marketing alumnus Jason Zanatta is one of many who has demonstrated resilience and kindness by offering his resources to support others. Jason is a father of two young sons and the CEO of Novo … Read more
In order to slow the spread of the coronavirus, many programs and courses across BCIT recently made the transition to a temporary online format. We asked Chemistry Instructor Jennifer Wolf and Computing Instructor Ishita Dwivedi, to share some of their remote teaching experiences. “Within the span of a few days, the whole landscape changed,” recalls … Read more
We caught up with Quan Nguyen to learn more about his career path since completing the Technology Support Professional (TSP) program. What were you doing before studying at BCIT? Prior to enrolling in the Technology Support Professional (TSP) program, which in 2010 was co-hosted by BCIT and The University of British Columbia (UBC), I completed … Read more
Computer Information Technology (CIT) Diploma program students presented their Industry Sponsored Student Projects (ISSP) on April 3. Instead of gathering in the Technology Education and Collaboration (TEC) Hub at the Downtown Campus though, students, instructors, and industry partners met online for the project showcase. From improving Search and Rescue (SAR) technology, and implementing a deep … Read more
Kathy Kinloch, President of BCIT shares a video message for students about changes to BCIT’s June Convocation to protect students and our community while ensuring we celebrate and acknowledge students receiving a credential. We hope you’ll take a few moments to watch this short video, and wish you a healthy and restful long weekend. Stay … Read more
Kathy Kinloch, President provides a video update on revised plans for Convocation, more information on the newly launched COVID-19 Emergency Student Response Fund, and a new program from the School of Health Sciences and the Learning and Teaching Centre to help COVID-19 frontline healthcare workers. We hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch the … Read more
Mechanical ventilators are important medical equipment that provide life-saving respiratory support for patients with moderate to severe COVID-19. While the use of ventilators could prevent as many as tens of thousands of deaths in well-resourced countries and millions in low- and middle-income countries, the shortage of ventilators across the globe is a major and complex … Read more
In a time when Health Officials are urging people to stay home and practice social (physical) distancing, communities across the country are finding creative ways to share their encouragement and appreciation for the selfless and compassionate healthcare workers who are tirelessly working around the clock to care for those impacted by COVID-19. Our industry partner … Read more
August 2020 update: The COVID-19 Emergency Student Response Fund has ended. BCIT students seeking other sources of financial support are encouraged to contact BCIT Student Financial Aid and Awards for more information. BCIT students experiencing financial pressures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will benefit from a one-time investment of $3.5 million in emergency financial assistance thanks … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has created an online, self-directed fast-track education course to help frontline registered nurses and healthcare providers acquire the focused knowledge needed to provide critically-needed support to patients with COVID-19. This open-learning course, “Focused Education Preparation Advancing Frontline Registered Nurses” (FEPA), is specifically designed for registered nurses in specialty … Read more