BCIT Alumni Association celebrates 40 years in 2019

In 1979, 15 years after BCIT first opened its doors, the BCIT Alumni Association (BCITAA) was founded to serve its 12,000 members. Today, there are more than 180,000 BCIT alumni worldwide making significant contributions in applied and natural sciences, business, computing and Information technology, trades, engineering, and health sciences. “We are excited to celebrate BCIT … Read more

2019 BCIT Engineering Panel and Info Session

The third annual BCIT Engineering Panel and Info Session was held on March 13 with numerous prospective BCIT students in attendance to learn more about program offerings, especially those in the School of Construction and the Environment, the School of Energy, the School of Transportation, and the School of Health Sciences. The panel of BCIT students and faculty shared … Read more

Sheila Early wins 2019 YWCA Women of Distinction Award

Lifetime achievement in prevention of violence against women BCIT is delighted to share that Sheila Early, a long-time Forensic Nursing Educator at BCIT, is a recipient of the 2019 YWCA Women of Distinction Award in the Health and Wellness category. Sheila is recognized for her impressive work as a Forensic Nursing Educator and her unwavering commitment to delivering, … Read more

BCIT Convocation photos and videos- February 2019

BCIT welcomed more than 550 students who crossed the convocation stage this week to proudly deliver on the promise of BCIT. This year’s graduates now join the more than 180,000 BCIT alumni who are around the world, in every sector, conquering today’s complex world. As Tom Roemer, Vice-President of Academic, shared, “BCIT is not an easy … Read more

Every day can be Valentine’s Day: This BCIT couple share their romance advice

If you saw Irina Saczuk at her convocation, you probably witnessed the big hug and kiss husband Eric gave her as she crossed the stage. It was June 2017, and Irina had just graduated from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, officially becoming a BCIT alumna. Eric, a member of the platform party, could … Read more

Looking Back: 7 ways BCIT innovated through collaboration in 2018

At BCIT, our students and faculty are prepared to solve problems faced in our increasingly complex world. From electric vehicle charging infrastructure to the introduction of education in rural areas, our innovative solutions contributed to another successful year. We attribute our success through the power of collaboration and as 2018 comes to an end, we … Read more

What’s a polytechnic, college, and university? Similarities and differences explained

With so many post-secondary options to choose from, it can be difficult for learners to decide what’s right for them. How does one institute differ from the other and what form of education will help you achieve your career goals? In this article, we’ll answer those questions and more, so you can determine what path … Read more

BCIT touts competitive edge in new campaign: Industry Experts for a Complex World

As a registered forensic nurse with the Fraser Health Authority, Tara Wilkie helps victims of human trafficking, domestic abuse, and sexual assault. Her training is paramount to recognizing and stopping the cycle of abuse – which is why she felt it was so important to return to her alma mater to teach Forensic Health Sciences … Read more

Interpreting serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) patterns

Following my rotation in Anatomical Pathology, I spent one week on accessioning review and another three in Chemistry. BCIT students get their phlebotomy competencies signed off during a two-week placement in Level 1, so whether you collect blood during the long block practicum is very much dependent on the practicum site. In Kelowna I had … Read more

Curbing campus carbon: How our new energy management team is tackling greenhouse gas emissions at BCIT

BCIT’s newly formed energy management team has bold plans to reduce the Institute’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by one third over the next four years. With a strong history of projects to build on—from producing the 2017 Carbon Neutral Action Report to introducing Demand-Side Management— a new team of four now sits within Facilities Services. … Read more