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Small community, big impact: Diagnostic sonography alum Samantha Bienias finds purpose in helping others

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Sam Bienias sits smiling to camera in front of white background with hands crossed

Demand for skilled healthcare professionals is rising in Canada as the industry continues to face labour shortages (Statistics Canada, 2023) that significantly impact small, rural communities like Wainwright, Alberta. “It’s just me and one receptionist at a small clinic serving a large geographic area,” says Samantha Bienias, the one medical sonographer stationed at a remote … Read more

2023 BCIT Distinguished Awards: Honouring five extraordinary leaders

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On November 2, 2023, the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) will host the 18th annual Distinguished Awards, honouring a total of five recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Outstanding Student Leadership Award. Through their exceptional leadership and achievements, this year’s honourees reflect the values of BCIT and are an inspiration in their … Read more

New ‘The Keepers of the Land’ mural comes to life at the BCIT Burnaby Campus

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Artist works on the new Keepers of the Land Mural at BCIT

The ‘Keepers of the Land’ mural A major new mural depicting a sea and sky-scape of the traditional territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh will soon be unveiled at BCIT’s Burnaby Campus. The beautiful piece entitled ‘The Keepers of the Land’ is by Kelly Cannell, an artist from the Musqueam Nation who has produced … Read more

2023 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge Winners

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We are proud to announce the winners of the 2023 BCIT Student Innovation Challenge in recognition of outstanding achievements in the categories of Applied Research, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainability. Applied Research First place ($5000)  was awarded to the School of Energy students Laurel Kinahan and Jacob Doyle for their innovative project, “IHearU.” The team’s novel device uses … Read more

Crossing the stage: The Spring 2023 Convocation ceremonies

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Three BCIT students in their graduation robe and cap, holding their BCIT degrees.

Academic regalia. Awards and pins. Applause and celebrations. Over 1,100 students crossed the stage in five in-person ceremonies this June, joining more than 200,000 of our BCIT alumni community. We are proud of our graduates for their achievements, and we are confident in their abilities to create sustained and meaningful impact beyond BCIT. Each ceremony … Read more

Life at BCIT: Medical Laboratory student boosts his diagnostic skills

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It was the pressing need for medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) that motivated Andrew Warren to apply to the BCIT Medical Laboratory Science diploma program. Having already completed a degree in Analytical Chemistry, Andrew was working as a lab assistant at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria. “I would hear in the lab how desperate they were … Read more

BCIT welcomes youth from the Wet’suwet’en community for a day of applied learning

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A group of students listening to a demonstration from a BCIT faculty at the BCIT Burnaby Campus

BCIT recently welcomed 12 youth from the Wet’suwet’en community to experience a day of applied learning at the Burnaby Campus. While touring post-secondaries in the Lower Mainland, George Mitchell, a training and employment coach with Access Building Futures and a member of the Wet’suwet’en community, reached out to Tamara Pongracz, Department Head, BCIT Trades Access, … Read more

From nursing to teaching, BCIT alumna and instructor finds a second home in the classroom

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In recognition of National Nursing Week 2023 (May 8 – 14), we’re shining a light on Nav Padda (centre, middle) BCIT Nursing alumna and instructor at the BCIT School of Health Sciences.

In recognition of National Nursing Week, we’re shining a light on Nav Padda (née Kalkat) BCIT Nursing alumna and instructor at the BCIT School of Health Sciences. Nav shares her unique story—her career journey, personal hardships, and how she found a new passion in the classroom.     — Nav was forced to grow up fast. At … Read more

Earth Day: 9 ways BCIT demonstrated environmental stewardship

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Each year, the world comes together on Earth Day to draw attention to our collective responsibility and help accelerate the transition to an equitable, prosperous green economy. BCIT shares this commitment. Our Sustainability Vision aims to enable people to live socially-just lives within ecological limits. To mark this worldwide event, here are nine highlights on how … Read more

Winter 2023 Convocation ceremonies: Congratulations BCIT graduates

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A wide shot of the platform party on the auditorium stage, with a large congratulations text as a background on the digital screen.

The BCIT Winter 2023 Convocation celebrated over 500 students across three in-person ceremonies this March. We are proud to have more of our students join our 200,000 BCIT alumni, and we are excited to see the vital contributions they will bring to their local communities and across the globe. In one of the most anticipated … Read more