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
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
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
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
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
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
“I quit my job, moved to Vancouver and gave it everything I had,” says Britt McConeghy about enrolling in BCIT’s full-time Nursing program in 2014. At the time, she was in her 30s, she already had an undergraduate degree and she was working in a career she’d spent more than a decade building. Still, this … Read more
When BCIT alumna Ariela Badenas first tried tempeh (a fermented soy-based meat alternative), she hated it. “He brought a sample of pasteurized tempeh for us to try in class,” says Ariela of her former BCIT Food Technology classmate, Andrew Chen. “He was trying to convince the rest of our team to make tempeh for our … Read more
Approximately 1,500 BCIT students become BCIT graduates this week during the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s 2018 spring convocation ceremonies. They join a renowned group of over 175,000 BCIT alumni who—for over 50 years—have contributed meaningfully to the social, economic, and environmental prosperity of British Columbia. Congratulations to all our graduates, their families, friends, and … Read more
There’s so much going on every day at BCIT. With five campuses, over 200 programs, and 2400 employees, even those who work here don’t always get to see the exciting and innovative things our faculty and staff are working on. In this new video series, Inside BCIT, we’re aiming to change that, one person at … Read more