For many BCIT students, we tend to go to BCIT for the job prospects after graduation. We focus on getting our diplomas/degrees and go straight into the work force. I was set to graduate this past June with four courses left but decided to go abroad and I haven’t looked back since. Here are my … Read more
BCIT is pleased to announce the appointment of Tami Pierce as Associate Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships. Tami joins BCIT with more than 25 years of experience advancing Indigenous education. She holds a Bachelor of General Studies and a Master of Education from Simon Fraser University. A proud Indigenous (Tsimshian) and Japanese woman, Tami … Read more
BCIT is pleased to announce that Doug Eveneshen has been elected by the Board of Governors as Board Chair effective June 25, 2019. Doug graduated from BCIT in 1985 in Survey Technology, School of Construction and the Environment. He is the Chief Executive Officer at the Stabilization Credit Union and was formerly President and CEO … Read more
It’s called the “right to repair,” a growing movement in North America and Europe that calls on manufacturers to design products, particularly electronics, that can be easily fixed instead of thrown away. Along with Repair Cafes, the movement aims to extend product life, conserve resources, create jobs, and encourage a culture that values durable and … Read more
Honorary doctorates encourage grads to use education to make the world a better place The vision for the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is to empower people, shape B.C. and inspire global progress. 2019 valedictorian Nic Johnson may just be the embodiment of those principles. “If there’s one thing that I’d like people to … Read more
Juli Leung is crocheting a doll for her daughter, Hailey age 4. “I’m customizing the doll so that it looks like her,” she says. “Then I plan to make different outfits for the doll so that it will look like she is wearing one of those princess dresses.” If you know Juli, you wouldn’t be … Read more
The annual spring convocation ceremonies returned to the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) from June 19-21. Families and friends celebrated over 1,600 students who crossed the stage to become graduates of BCIT. These graduates now join the growing family of 185,000 BCIT alumni who are everywhere, in every sector, conquering today’s complex world. Congratulations to … Read more
With data everywhere – and constantly growing – how can BCIT make sure grads are well equipped to be able to harness it? That was a key theme at last week’s Analytics Meetup hosted by the BCIT Centre of Excellence in Analytics, Powered by SAP. Over 75 participants enjoyed presentations, industry panel insight, and collaborative … Read more
BCIT pride was everywhere—from the graduating students who received awards to the donors who made it all possible. They joined BCIT President Kathy Kinloch and faculty and staff to recognize the achievements of our students at the 2019 Graduating Student Awards Celebration on June 18 at the Burnaby campus. “The awards gave me time to … Read more
The training needed to respond to today’s ecological realities is often seen as technical, from skills in green building design to electric vehicle infrastructure development to environmental restoration. However, as students in Michael Bourke’s BCIT Applied Ethics class come to learn, technical skills can be just the beginning of their journey. “For the first two … Read more