Amy Chen 
Further to our update regarding our June 2020 Spring Convocation ceremonies, we are excited to announce the upcoming date for our Graduating Student Celebration video. The celebration video will launch on June 23, 2020 at 10am, and will be available on our BCIT Convocation website. This video celebration will be a time to honour our … Read more
It’s been a month since BCIT launched Focused Education Preparation Advancing Frontline Registered Nurses (FEPA), an open learning, fast-track education course for frontline healthcare workers to gain specialized skills to care for patients with COVID-19. More than 8,500 healthcare workers across Canada and the United States have registered, with 5,000 learners already completing the course. … Read more
Good afternoon, This week’s video update from President Kathy Kinloch focuses on Mental Health Awareness week and announces the recipients of the BCIT Employee Excellence Awards. We hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch. Have a great weekend, everyone!
Hi everyone, The Provincial Health Officer recently advised the possibility of a gradual relaxation of the restrictions surrounding the COVID-19 crisis. However, given the large size of BCIT and other post-secondary institutions, compared to other entities, we do not expect an immediate effect on our classes. For this reason, for the summer semester (June – … Read more
As communities across British Columbia continue to band together in the fight against COVID-19, BCIT has partnered with campus foodservice partner Chartwells to provide 1,000 meals for those who need it most. To fulfill an urgent request for meals put out by BC Housing, BCIT and Chartwells staff worked in the BCIT commissary kitchen to … Read more
Hi everyone, Here’s this week’s video message from Kathy Kinloch, President of BCIT, which will cover: Future learning delivery planning underway with government and other post-secondaries New student funding from the federal government Volunteer week Vince Laxton, Director, BCIT Corporate Services will talk about what’s happening on his team while campuses are closed, including a … Read more
Hi everyone, BCIT President Kathy Kinloch provides a video update on the upcoming launch of the Sustainability Vision, health and counselling supports for students, faculty, and staff, and the broad accomplishments of IT Services. We also hear from Monisha Shukla, Director of Service Management on the IT Services team. We hope you’ll take a few … Read more
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 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
President Kathy Kinloch provides a new video update on BCIT’s ongoing response to COVID-19 including her appreciation for your contribution to “flattening the curve”, some notable achievements by the Learning and Teaching Centre supported by ITS, new student emergency funding coming next week, and a fun example of innovation in delivering online learning from one of our … Read more