BCIT community rallies to raise emergency funds over the holidays

The BCIT Foundation is excited to share that, together with your generous donations over the holidays, we have raised an incredible $60,000 toward the Student Emergency Response Fund.

These funds will be available for students to access so they can stop worrying about what their future might hold and start dreaming about where their future will take them. Students like Meghan, Karan, Hannah, and Tosh will be poised to lead us confidently into the future.

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Government of BC announces support of BCIT Trades and Technology Complex

Students, staff, and faculty in BCIT trades and technology programs will soon have access to new training facilities with an investment of $162.6 million in the Trades and Technology Complex (TTC) at the Burnaby campus.
 

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Health Sciences Centre update: building a sustainable home for health sciences education in BC

The new Health Sciences Centre is set to open in spring 2022 and will be one of the most sustainable facilties on campus, featuring high efficiency heating systems and underground parking facilities focused on sustainable transportation.
 

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2021 Highlights: Donor love, making an impact, and supporting the jobs of tomorrow

After a unique year, we reflect on the generosity of remarkable donors who made it possible for our students to continue their studies despite unforeseen circumstances. We also celebrate the positive impact our community is making, from reducing the gender gap in STEM-related fields to addressing systemic discrimination to the ways BCIT collaborated with industry to support our learners and the workforce this year.

 

New partnerships, INC Lab, and new innovations for 2022

BCIT has partnered with Siemens Canada, Denesoline Corporation, and the Digital Supercluster on virtual clean-energy training for First Nations communities. Meanwhile, in response to the growing need for cybersecurity professionals, BCIT has officially opened the fully interactive Industrial Network Cybersecurity Lab (INC Lab), the first of its kind in Canada. Catch a glimpse of more new innovations coming to BCIT in 2022, including new funding, awards, and more.

 

Kory Wilson: Reconciliation
"is the work of all of us"

Invited to speak by the Empire Club of Canada, BCIT Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships Executive Director Kory Wilson was joined by panelists Dr. Tracy Bear, Director and Assistant Professor of the McMaster Indigenous Research Institute, and Chief Cadmus Delorme of Cowessess First Nation, to discuss the connection between education and reconciliation, and the impact of steps being taken to integrate Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing in the classroom and beyond. Read more

 

Connecting forestry, aviation, and spirituality to mitigate BC wildfires

BCIT alumnus Justin Perry's passion for forestry and aviation is what led to his dream job: mitigating BC wildfires using drone technology. But Justin says the Forest and Natural Areas Management (FNAM) program at BCIT appealed to him for spiritual reasons as well. Reflecting on his Métis roots, Justin found support at BCIT's Indigenous Gathering Place. Find out more about Justin's journey and the Indigenous Elder on Campus who had a huge impact on his life. Read more. 

 

March is National Engineering Month: inspiring the next generation of engineers

Did you know that currently, only 20 percent of newly licensed engineers in Canada self-identify as women? To encourage women-identifying students to join the engineering field, BCIT is proud to launch its annual Women in Engineering (WiE) campaign, entitled “Engineer an Inclusive Future." The campaign shines a light on the difference our graduates and students are making in the world through BCIT’s experiential learning model, industry connections, and mentorship. Read more

 

Thank you: Your donations make a lasting impact on students 

The 2021 Student Awards Celebration, held virtually on November 30, honoured high-achieving students of 2021. The online celebration featured a video recognizing our students' academic achievements, their outstanding leadership, and the positive contributions they have made in their communities.

Congratulations to students and thank you to our incredible community of donors, like you, who make many of these awards possible. Read more

Watch the 2021 Student Awards Celebration video now.

 

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