A year ago I was eagerly and nervously awaiting my first day of the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program. Today I got to meet the new intake of Med Lab students, and it all came back. The excitement, the questions, the uncertainty, the fears. So with that in mind, and now that I’ve had time … Read more
BCIT students have earned something of a reputation for having an unbeatable work ethic and the ability to thrive under busy workloads—and Computer Systems Technology (CST) Diploma Program students are no exception. That said, even they could use a bit of help from time to time. That’s where Vancouver-based mobile gaming company IUGO Mobile Entertainment … Read more
BCIT forestry alumna Megan Hanacek is about to show the world she can survive in some of the world’s harshest conditions. As a contestant on the survivalist documentary series ‘Alone‘, Megan agreed to spend up to a year in the wilderness of Patagonia, Argentina, equipped with only her wits, limited gear, and cameras to self-document her … Read more
Happy 1st day of December! It’s 24 days till Christmas but I know most of us BCIT students are instead looking forward to the end of finals, which is in just 15 days. I thought I’d share with you guys a quick video on where I like to study on campus. If you guys have … Read more
BCIT President Kathy Kinloch has been recognized by the Women’s Executive Network on their 2016 list of Canada’s Most Powerful Women. The elite award honours 100 women from across the nation and celebrates, “the incredible accomplishments of Canada’s leading female executives who have raised their voices, overturned obstacles, empowered the voiceless and paved a path … Read more
If you had a chance to catch me during my first time doing Facebook live during BCIT’s Big Info 2016 last Thursday on the BCIT Facebook page, I apologize for my inexperience and blabbering. If you weren’t at Big Info last Thursday, and want to see how it was, feel free to watch it here. … Read more
Amid an increased demand for renewable energy and sustainable development, the 14th annual Generate conference, hosted by Clean Energy BC, took place last week. The three-day conference offered field trips—including one to the BCIT Burnaby Campus. The group of energy consultants and experts started at the Energy OASIS, part of the BCIT Smart Microgrid. The tour … Read more
November 7–11 is International Forensic Nursing week—a time to recognize the people who take care of others while they are at their most vulnerable. Forensic nurses help meet the physical, emotional, and legal needs of victims of violence. Critically, they also ensure that forensic evidence is properly collected and will offer to testify in court. … Read more
Photo: L to R: Bryan Messer, Richard Turnbull, Brian Buckley, Mark Gauvin, Jean-Marc Bourgeois, Forrest Tittle, Ron Newman, Erick Medina – Missing: Robert Braun, Millwright Instructor and Skills BC Technical Representative Mark Gauvin, apprentice student of the Millwright program, represented and won first place in the Skills Canada competition in June 2016. In doing so … Read more
It’s no secret to most people that most BCIT students don’t have a life. With seven courses per semester and each course having homework, papers and exams due every week, it would be hard to find the time to do anything other than study, eat, breathe and sleep. One of the positive things a BCIT … Read more