Amy Chen 
Following last week’s announcement that marked Step 3 of the BC Restart Plan, the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training has released the COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Guidelines to support post-secondaries across the province in preparing for ongoing safe learning and working this fall. The COVID-19 Return-to-Campus Guidelines are designed to parallel BC’s four-step Restart Plan and were … Read more
“It’s a critical moment for the Fraser River estuary,” says Ken Ashley, Director, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Rivers Institute. “We need to protect it,” he says. “It’s the eleventh hour.” This urgency comes through in Ken’s upcoming book, The Soul of The Fraser. “The estuary, which has experienced myriad developmental pressures for over … Read more
The Government of Canada announced details of the first phase of its approach to easing border measures for travellers entering Canada. Beginning July 5, 2021 at 11:59pm EST, fully vaccinated travellers who are permitted to enter Canada will not be subject to the federal requirement to quarantine or take a COVID-19 test on day-8. We recommend … Read more
In this video update, President Kathy Kinloch extends her gratitude to the community as many begin summer vacations, while others continue preparations for Fall 2021. President Kinloch also recognizes Pride Month and Indigenous History Month, both of which have tragically coincided with the discovery of the remains of the Indigenous children at a residential school … Read more
Good day, I write to you today with a heavy heart in light of last week’s heartbreaking discovery of the remains of Indigenous children at a former Kamloops Residential School. This is a devastating and painful time for Indigenous families and communities across our country. On behalf of our BCIT community, I extend my thoughts … Read more
BCIT is the first and only Canadian post-secondary to become an Unreal Engine Academic Partner. The Unreal Academic Partner Program recognizes post-secondary institutions that have committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities with an experienced faculty, proven curricula, sufficient facilities, and resources to create positive outcomes for students with various personal growth and career objectives. The … Read more
Congratulations to the BCIT Marketing Association (BCITMA) on receiving Top 5 Chapter recognition from the American Marketing Association (AMA). At the 2021 AMA International Collegiate Conference, BCITMA was selected from 300 post-secondary chapters across North America. This recognition is a testament to the outstanding accomplishment and leadership of BCIT Marketing students, as well as the … Read more
Yesterday, the Premier of British Columbia and the Provincial Health Officer announced an extension on the current Provincial Public Health Orders for a further five weeks, through to May 25, 2021, at midnight. Current Orders The following Orders remain in effect to address the rising COVID-19 case count and to help break the chain of … Read more
To support industries across BC and beyond in embracing digital transformation, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is launching the Centre for Digital Transformation (C4DT) as a resource hub for future-proof education and careers. Digital transformation is inevitable and has become a key strategic initiative across most if not all organizations. According to the … Read more
BCIT is thrilled to announce Dr. Andrea Frisque as Dean for the School of Energy. Andrea comes to BCIT from Stantec Inc. and will be starting on May 17, 2021. She has over 15 years of experience related to analyses and computer simulation for sustainable design. She is a mechanical engineer and began her academic … Read more