In the 1990s, Dr. Judy Shandler, who was teaching at BCIT as well as Vancouver Community College (VCC), was invited to participate in an exchange program to Mysore India and teach at an all-women polytechnic. It was pivotal to Judy’s career as an educator. “My experience teaching abroad was transformative and shaped how I teach … Read more
The Great Resignation and quiet quitting are the disruptive souvenirs of the world’s unexpected journey through COVID-19. Spurred by the pandemic, many Canadian workers reassessed their employment and chose to either physically or psychologically check out. In the first half of 2020 alone, Canada lost approximately 3.4 million jobs (Statistics Canada, 2022), affecting workers and … Read more
We love catching up with our alumni, to talk about life after BCIT, their careers, and what tips they might have for prospective and current students. In this Q&A, meet Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity award-winning grad Raeann Sherman, who graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in June 2023. What led you to BCIT? Initially, I … Read more
From a tree planter nearly two decades ago to her new role as Vice President of Sustainability and Chief Forester at Mosaic Forest Management, Molly Hudson carved an uncharted path in an industry traditionally dominated by men. “Being the first woman chief forester in our organization’s history has some symbolism to it,” shares Molly, who … Read more
We love catching up with our alumni, to talk about life after BCIT, their careers and what tips they might have for prospective and current students. In this Q&A, meet Office Administrator with Technology (OAT) grad Nicholas Demers. “It ended up being a really wonderful experience that helped me accomplish what I wanted to do.” … Read more
We love catching up with our alumni, to talk about life after BCIT, their careers and what tips they might have for prospective and current students. In this Q&A, meet Computing grad Andrew Maledy. Interested in learning more about our full-time and part-time Computing programs? Join us during Big Info – our largest program expo … Read more
On November 2, 2023, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) will host the 18th annual Distinguished Awards, honouring a total of five recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Outstanding Student Leadership Award. Through their exceptional leadership and achievements, this year’s honourees reflect the values of BCIT and are an inspiration in their … Read more
In Canada, discarded single-use plastic containers—shampoo bottles, water bottles, plastic bags—can be found everywhere, heaped in recycling bins, strewn on sidewalks, and left on park benches. For most of us in the developed world, plastic has minimal value beyond the immediate, short-lived convenience it provides. But for many in some of the poorest parts of … Read more
Congratulations to the 258 BCIT students who received Graduating Achievement Awards in 2023. This year’s student recipients were invited to meet and thank the donors who made their awards possible at the inaugural Student Awards Mix and Mingle events, which were held after each Spring Convocation ceremony in June. In total, more than 150 guests—including … Read more
In fall 2021, an extensive ecological restoration project was initiated to rebuild and conserve the foreshore area of Granite Falls in Say Nuth Khaw Yum Provincial Park. Led by Tsleil-Waututh Nation in partnership with SeaChange Marine Conservation Society and BC Parks, the project was guided by historical knowledge from Nation members and involved many scientists … Read more