Nearly 1,400 newly minted graduates crossed the stage this week to become graduates of the British Columbia Institute of Technology. They join a renowned group of over 170,000 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
Ottawa, June 20, 2017 – In honour of National Aboriginal Day, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) signed Colleges and Institutes Canada’s (CICan) Indigenous Education Protocol yesterday in Vancouver, BC. This is a momentous occasion, marking the 50th institution that has adopted the principles of this groundbreaking document. Launched in December 2014, the CICan … Read more
Human trafficking is a kind of modern day slavery. Due to the illusive and violent nature of the crime, human trafficking is extremely hard to accurately quantify. Statistics Canada data between 2009 and 2014 showed there were 396 victims, however experts working to combat trafficking believe these numbers grossly underestimate the number of people who … Read more
Montréal, February 28, 2017 – Bombardier Commercial Aircraft and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) today announced that Bombardier has donated a CRJ100 aircraft to be used by the BCIT Aerospace programs. It is Bombardier’s first donation of a commercial aircraft to an educational institution and symbolizes the company’s commitment to the training of … Read more
Today more than 500 BCIT students crossed the stage to become BCIT graduates. President Kathy Kinloch addressed the two ceremonies, thanking the parents and faculty who helped the graduates succeed. Then, she offered special praise for those in the cap and gown. “Thank you for supporting one another and for your perseverance. BCIT is not an … Read more
Humber College and the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) announce a partnership that will see a first-of-its-kind healthcare-education tool shared and expanded. The agreement between the two post-secondary institutions means BCIT students will gain access to the virtual town of Stillwell, while Humber students will get to see that town grow. The town is … Read more
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is delighted to announce that Dr. Leelah Dawson has accepted the role of Dean, BCIT School of Business. Leelah will join BCIT on February 28, 2017. Leelah will bring to her new role extensive experience in the post-secondary education system, having served as both an instructor and senior administrator. … Read more
On January 23rd, BCIT welcomed Dr. Brett Finlay as a guest speaker for our monthly student power hour event to discuss the role of microbes and health disease in society. Dr. Finlay is the co-author of the book Let Them Eat Dirt: Raising your child in an over sanitized world. Dr. Finlay’s presentation discussed the … Read more
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BCIT sonography students now have a state-of-the-art scanner at their disposal—one that is just beginning its roll-out into the public healthcare system. The GE Logiq scanner allows for more of the hands-on training that prepares students for the transition from classroom to clinical work. Sonography students must rack up 600 hours of lab time before they can enter their clinical … Read more