Jocelyne Leszczynski 
27 undergrads from California State University combed the BCIT Burnaby Campus last week for any clues into the gruesome discovery of (fake!) skeletal remains near the institute’s famed Guichon Creek. The faux crime-scene investigation was the beginning of a two-week field school lead by the BCIT Forensic Science and Technology Department — home to the … Read more
Burnaby, BC — The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and Siemens Canada have entered into a new long-term collaborative relationship with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU). The agreement focuses on research and commercialization opportunities on smart grid cybersecurity and microgrids, identifying and pursuing application of new technologies in these growing markets. … Read more
Delta, BC — The Leavitt Machinery Hydraulics Learning Lab at the BCIT Motive Power Centre for Excellence was officially named at a recent event attended by Leavitt Machinery senior representatives Todd Cullum, John Mutis, and Mike Leavitt. Leavitt Machinery’s support was used to fund advanced training aids and additional resources for the hydraulics learning lab at … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 24, 2016 On Friday, June 24 at 9:00 a.m. the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) will recognize Dominic Barton, Global Managing Director of McKinsey & Company, with an Honorary Doctorate of Technology. This degree is presented to individuals who are widely acknowledged for outstanding and sustained achievement in their area … Read more
Dominic Barton, Global Managing Director of McKinsey & Company, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Technology today from BCIT. In his keynote address, Dominic told the BCIT Class of 2016: “You should be incredibly proud of the institution that you come from. It is world class and the results show you deliver more jobs for students … Read more
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 23, 2016 On Thursday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m. the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) will recognize Julie Payette, Chief Operating Officer of the Montreal Science Centre with an Honorary Doctorate of Technology. This degree is presented to individuals who are widely acknowledged for outstanding and sustained achievement in … Read more
Just days before the 20th Anniversary of the Canadian National Aboriginal Day, nearly 200 students, elders, mentors, staff, and faculty gathered at a special ceremony to honour those who have achieved excellence within the BCIT Aboriginal community. This annual event is also an occasion to celebrate the success of Aboriginal students who will be convocating … Read more
For immediate release: April 26, 2016 Update: All cherry blossom trees are sold! Thank you to everyone who supported this cause. BCIT’s Keith Turner has dedicated the past five years of his career to bringing Vancouver’s rarest cherry trees back from the brink of extinction. Now Keith has taken the project as far as he … Read more
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Trades Discovery students are working a little harder lately thanks to a $100,000 donation from Concert Properties. That’s because the funds will go directly to awards, bursaries, and scholarships for students who finish the 16-week program. Concert Properties has a long history of supporting BCIT students through their annual … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kory Wilson as Executive Director, Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships, effective January 18, 2016. Kory comes to BCIT most recently from Vancouver Community College where she served as Director, Aboriginal Education and Community Engagement since 2011. Kory is Chair of the National … Read more