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Health Sciences Centre Update: Thank you to our donors

The BCIT Foundation is excited to share that we have raised an incredible $11.7 million in support of the Health Sciences Centre (HSC) and our bold target has now been reached, thanks to your generous support. Doors at the new HSC will open in spring 2022, providing students with new opportunities for specialized training in a state-of-the-art environment that will meet increased demand in this sector through programs that are available only at BCIT. 

BCIT Geomatics instructor Dr. Eric Saczuk used DJI Phantom 4 RTK drone technology to capture the transformation and map the development of the HSC. See the video.
 

Donor-funded awards support student success stories

BCIT Electrical alumnae Sarah Raby, Erica Dickson, Cindy Sun, and Ella Fetherstonhaugh (L-R) received donor-funded awards toward their apprenticeship programs, and now they're working together on a team, with Sarah leading the way as the Foreman Electrician on the job. Meanwhile, BCIT Mining and Mineral Resource Engineering student Holly Marr received a 'transformational' donor-funded award that brought balance to her busy student life.
 

Save the date: 2021 Student Awards Celebration, Nov. 30

Celebrate BCIT student success at the 2021 Student Awards Celebration, launching on Tuesday, November 30. This online celebration features 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. 
 

Partnerships with Canadian Tire,Teck Resources

BCIT has partnered with Canadian Tire stores in BC on an automotive apprenticeship program designed to meet the growing demand for Red Seal technicians. Canadian Tire will fund tuition, books, and other costs associated with the program. BCIT and Teck Resources have partnered to make Burnaby Campus safer through the installation of 1000+ antimicrobial copper patches, the first installation of its kind at a post-secondary institution in Canada. 
 

BCIT debuts 'Fireweed' podcast

After the devastation of a forest fire, the first plant to grow back is fireweed, symbolizing hope, resilience, and adaptability. Tune in to BCIT's new biweekly podcast Fireweed. Hosted by BCIT Broadcast & Online Journalism alumna Maria Vinca, the podcast tells stories of the infinite human potential to adapt, including interviews with academics and industry leaders, people from business and tech who are working to create resilient systems, and more. Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts  
 

Year in Review 2020-21: Our Year of Transformation

The past year has been one of adaptation and unity. Through empowering people to innovate and enhance their learning, we are contributing to the revival of British Columbia and inspiring future global progress. At BCIT, we're connecting education, industry, and government to power provincial resilience. Read BCIT's 2020-21 Year in Review, dubbed 'Our Year of Transformation.' Learn more. 
 

Thank you: Your donations make a positive impact on students like Jen Nicholls

When you're 20 years into a career, it's not easy to change your game plan. Find out how donor-funded awards, made possible by donors like you, helped Jen through her career change and set her up for success. Read more. 
 

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