It’s that time of the year again when everyone is desperately trying to catch up with their classes and trying to finish team and individual projects on time. It can get really overwhelming during these times, which is why it’s always good to have a reminder about an important aspect of our health. On October … Read more
At BCIT, we recognize students’ struggle with mental health. School is difficult and can sometimes be overwhelming. Especially if you’re just starting out – a first-year student at BCIT, with seven to eight courses per term. It can be overwhelming. You’re thinking about getting satisfactory grades, so you study hard, forget about sleeping, eating, and … Read more
The charitable Halloween Pancake Breakfast is an annual tradition for the community at BCIT. Organized by the School of Construction and the Environment (SOCE), the 2018 Halloween Pancake Breakfast fundraiser was Harry Potter-themed with a record-breaking $5,060 raised in support of the United Way of the Lower Mainland (UWLM). New this year, Chartwells made this the … Read more
Joe Chu’s military career spanned 14 years, including tours in Afghanistan and the Philippines. As his service was winding down, Chu began exploring his career options and realized that his time in the military wouldn’t be enough to land him the job he wanted. He needed credentials. “I felt that the skills I had were … Read more
The BCIT Macquinna Residence Assistants (RAs) have done a lot of work this year to put on events relating to Halloween! On Oct 21st, there was an event in the campus pub, Habitat. The event was for all ages, because some students who live in residence are under 19, so there was no alcohol served. … Read more
Four first-term BCIT Computer Systems Technology (CST) students took first place recently at The Garage at Microsoft Vancouver hackathon. The two-day event was aimed at bringing technology and healthcare together to improve health outcomes for individuals with complex needs. Making a difference in the lives of people with dementia The winning team – Michael Disyak, … Read more
Today I was a part of my last arrival to Cape Liberty. I did the briefing and was on the back station. I am now standing on the pier waiting to leave and man……you look at your first ship leaving A LOT different then when you first arrive to her. The thought of “Wow, I … Read more
Over 700 guests attended the sixteenth annual BCIT Distinguished Awards held October 22 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Celebrating the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s 2019 Honorary Doctorate of Technology recipients and four exceptional BCIT alumni, the event highlighted the accomplishments of these remarkably driven individuals and told a compelling story about who we are, what … Read more
Hackathons are now are a regular feature in Vancouver, but it’s especially great when they bring together young technical minds to solve society’s problems. VanHacks (for social good) was hosted at BCIT’s Downtown campus TEC Hub last month. Spanning a full weekend, the event saw more than 200 participants working together in 34 teams to … Read more
Curiosity. Adaptability. An interest in effecting change. These traits—along with a childhood spent contributing to the family business and participating in dinner-table debates—set the tone for Elyse Allan’s future career path. The former President and CEO for GE Canada—and passionate advocate for Canada’s competitiveness—grew up outside of New York City spending summertimes in a town … Read more