Academic regalia. Awards and pins. Applause and celebrations. Over 1,100 students crossed the stage in five in-person ceremonies this June, joining more than 200,000 of our BCIT alumni community. We are proud of our graduates for their achievements, and we are confident in their abilities to create sustained and meaningful impact beyond BCIT. Each ceremony … Read more
Congratulations to the BCIT Marketing and Communications department for taking home multiple Awards of Excellence at the 2023 Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) National Gala Conference. Season two of the Fireweed podcast was awarded with Silver in the category of Best Multimedia Project and the 2021-2022 Year in Review publication received Bronze in the category … Read more
The return of the annual Engineering Project Expo hosted by the BCIT School of Energy always brings excitement to the BCIT Burnaby Campus. The Engineering Project Expo features student capstone projects from various engineering programs, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics and Chemical and Environmental Technology. There were 54 highly innovative projects on … Read more
The BCIT School of Construction and the Environment, BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) Entrepreneurial Services, and BCITSA Career Services collaborated on the annual ASK AN EXPERT: Trades Entrepreneurship Panel 2023. Made up of successful BCIT trades alumni and entrepreneurs, the esteemed panel spoke to over 60 trades students about their personal experiences and shared essential advice … Read more
As the weather in Vancouver gets warmer, one of the most popular attractions during the Spring season is the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival. With 43,000 cherry trees across Vancouver, cherry blossoms have often become a source of inspiration for a vast range of artists. In the spirit of celebrating art and encouraging inclusion within the … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and the Beedie Foundation announced the opening of the new Beedie Plaza at BCIT’s Burnaby Campus. Made possible by a $5 million donation from the Beedie Foundation and led by Ryan and Cindy Beedie, the plaza is the new landmark gateway to the BCIT Burnaby Campus. Enhancing the … Read more
As a BCIT alumna, and now an Assistant Instructor in the BCIT Electrical Engineering program, Jessica Wilson has a wealth of knowledge about the engineering profession. In an interview with her, she speaks on her top tips for those looking to start a career in engineering, and the value of diversity in the field. Choosing an … Read more
A respectful and inclusive environment is an important part of your education journey. Being part of any kind of community, including within your post-secondary, means supporting every member. The Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion (RDI) Office helps BCIT foster this kind of awareness and belonging within our community—and beyond—through resources, events, dialogue, and training. Welcoming more … Read more
“It was frustrating to be told there wasn’t a market for my product, when I knew there was,” BCIT alum Olivia Lovenmark, CEO and Founder of Duchess Cocktails, describes the pushback she received from people in the industry when starting her premium bottled cocktail company in 2019. Despite being continually told that the alcohol space … Read more
The BCIT Winter 2023 Convocation celebrated over 500 students across three in-person ceremonies this March. We are proud to have more of our students join our 200,000 BCIT alumni, and we are excited to see the vital contributions they will bring to their local communities and across the globe. In one of the most anticipated … Read more