The BCIT School of Business + Media hosted its annual Student Innovation Design and Technology Showcase on December 8 at the BCIT Burnaby Campus. The showcase highlights innovative projects by students in the BCIT Digital Design and Development (D3) and the BCIT Full Stack Web Development (FSWD) programs – where students build on the skills … Read more
Putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. We are committed to ensuring our people — those who make BCIT distinct, are developing while feeling valued, supported, and connected. BCIT is a people-first organization. We aim to celebrate our employees by sharing their stories through the Our … Read more
Anna Lary is a Master Electrician and Electrical faculty who has a passion for creating an inclusive, welcoming, and learning-focused environment for her students. Anna hosted the Equity in Electrical event as she wanted to showcase what can happen when students, alumni, faculty, and industry professionals come together to build connections – especially for underrepresented … Read more
Ready for it, Vancouver? Brace yourself for a gorgeous night as Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour will take the stage at the BC Place in December 2024. Even though it will be another year until Taylor Swift’s arrival in Vancouver, the anticipation is already brewing bigger than the whole sky. Morgan Westcott, BCIT Associate Dean, Marketing … Read more
Putting people at the core of everything we do is paramount at the British Columbia Institute of Technology. We are committed to ensuring our people — those who make BCIT distinct, are developing while feeling valued, supported, and connected. BCIT is a people-first organization. We aim to celebrate our employees by sharing their stories through the Our … Read more
With more than 300 guests, BCIT proudly celebrated five recipients of the 2023 BCIT Distinguished Awards at the 18th awards dinner on November 2, 2023. As leaders in their fields, these remarkable alumni represent the best of BCIT. Their inspiring accomplishments tell a compelling story, not only of their unique path to success, but also … Read more
BCIT School of Construction and the Environment was pleased to host our annual BCIT United Way Halloween Pancake Breakfast on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. The fundraiser was held at the Carpentry Shop on BCIT Burnaby Campus and became a record-breaking success with a total of $12,470 donations raised from over 2,600 pancakes sold and donations … Read more
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
Barbara James is a superstar in the trades sector. A Red Seal Carpenter, BCIT Faculty, and an advocate for women in trades, she is an inspiration to many. The two-time BCIT alum is quick to credit the many mentors—informal and formal—who helped Barbara recognize her own potential and lay the foundation for a career that … Read more
At just 19 years old, Brian Fry went from racing with his local alpine ski team to representing the nation as an elite ski racer on Team Canada in the 1980s. Suddenly, a world of possibilities was at his ski boots. For this young athlete, who was born and raised in the small town of … Read more