The School of Business + Media is a shining example of how BCIT has adapted and innovated in response to the pandemic. With over 100 programs and 300 courses, the School successfully pivoted to mainly online delivery while continuing to provide students with applied learning taught by instructors who are industry experts. These industry connections … Read more
It’s almost a new world in industry, with challenges and risks unknown just a few years ago. BCIT Forensics grad Gary Schoenhaar sits at the nexus of such corporate threats, as FortisBC’s Corporate Security Manager. His passion drives him to continuously learn and grow so his organization can continue to provide safe and reliable energy … Read more
We are disappointed that the Métis Nation British Columbia has chosen to press beyond our previously agreed joint statement and apology. On Friday, BCIT’s President apologized both verbally and in a letter to Métis Nation BC leadership, and agreed to co-issue today’s joint apology statement — with content agreed by both parties yesterday — announcing … Read more
“Walt was the kind of guy who bled BCIT blue,” says Glenn Pellegrin, Program Head, Automation and Instrumentation, BCIT Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology program. “He gave a lot to his program and the success of our graduates gave him a sense of accomplishment and pride.” Glenn is talking about Walter Miklas, who was an … Read more
After a busy four months, the Technovation GirlsBC projects are ready for viewing. We caught up with BCIT project lead Erika Ram last month to learn more about this BCIT Computing community outreach activity. Every year, Technovation inspires and empowers girls to build and leverage technology to positively impact their communities. With the support of … Read more
Following this week’s update from the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, I would like to inform you of updated mask requirements as outlined in the Public Health Officer’s Workplace and Post-Secondary Institution Safety Order. Masks are now mandatory in all classrooms, labs, and shops, effective April 21, 2021. The graphic below, which was … Read more
As a leader in digital transformation, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is co-hosting the Vancouver International Privacy and Security Summit (VIPSS) from May 5-7, 2021. The virtual Summit will connect over 1,000 security and privacy professionals from around the world to discuss important security issues as the move to digital platforms accelerates. With … Read more
It’s not often you get to be on a team whose work makes the cover of Nature, but BCIT Physics faculty member Dr. Alexander Khramov had just that honour last month. Alex is a member of the Antihydrogen Laser Physics Apparatus – ALPHA – scientific collaboration, which studies antimatter. The group has developed an antimatter … Read more
Yesterday, the Premier of British Columbia and the Provincial Health Officer announced an extension on the current Provincial Public Health Orders for a further five weeks, through to May 25, 2021, at midnight. Current Orders The following Orders remain in effect to address the rising COVID-19 case count and to help break the chain of … Read more
Each year, the world comes together on Earth Day to call for bold action, innovation, and global education in combatting climate change. BCIT shares this strong commitment to sustainability, as such, our Sustainability Vision aims to enable people to live socially just lives within ecological limits. To mark this worldwide event, here are some highlights … Read more