Alumni Association gives $4.8K to students in need

The BCIT Alumni Association has generously gifted $4,800 to the BCIT Student Association's Food Support Hub, which includes a Food Pantry that offers complimentary groceries, on a drop-in basis, to students experiencing food insecurity. The sponsorship equates to $400 in groceries per month, for the year, which helps stock the Food Pantry’s shelves with nutritious food for students. Read more.

Dr. Jeff Zabudsky announced as next BCIT President

The BCIT Board of Governors has named Dr. Jeff Zabudsky as the Institute’s next President. His appointment is the result of an extensive search following the retirement of President Kathy Kinloch in July 2022. The BCIT Board of Governors extends its sincere appreciation to Paul McCullough for his leadership as Interim President until Dr. Zabudsky assumes his duties as President on July 10, 2023. Read more.

Business alum and serial entrepreneur Olivia Lovenmark shares secret to success

“It was frustrating to be told there wasn’t a market for my product, when I knew there was,” BCIT alum Olivia Lovenmark, CEO and Founder of Duchess Cocktails, describes the push back she received from people in the industry when starting her business. Learn what pushed Olivia to overcome obstacles and successfully launch two women-led companies in traditionally male fields. Read more.

From business to metal fabrication: Former MBA student follows her passion for trades 

Monique Song didn’t expect her life to dramatically pivot in 2019. In June of that year, after spending a year travelling and working in Australia, she received an ultimatum from her father: go back to her corporate career, find a husband, or take up a master’s degree. Learn how this former business student followed her heart and redefined her path to pursue a career in trades. Read more.

Ask BCIT Alumni series: Sharing stories of growth and success

Follow the journey of BCIT School of Business + Media alumni through the series, Ask BCIT Alumni. Learn about these alum who are making their unique mark in the world: Chief Executive Officer and Owner, Kit and Ace George Tsogas, twins and online entrepreneurs and coaches Arek and Brian Zabierek, and Director of Sales and Marketing at Meetingmax Kelly Heesterman. 

Congrats, 2023 grads! 

The BCIT Winter 2023 Convocation celebrated over 500 students with three ceremonies this March. The graduates are now part of more than 200,000 BCIT alumni making vital contributions in their local communities and across the globe.

“The Alumni Association is committed to helping you succeed in your career journey,” said Jennifer Patterson, Vice President, BCIT Alumni Association. Read more.

Fall for these alumni love stories 

Get ready to swoon for these annual Valentine's Day Alumni Love Stories! Learn how Mike and Shaeesta Meade fell in love and connected three generations of alumni. Meet alumni couple, Ria Renouf and Jon Hall, who found love after an awkward encounter. Discover how Ron and Karis Jacobson's 37 year marriage started with a white lie. Then fall for Tarrah and Travis Prasad, two journalism students who forged love from the pressures of a stressful time.

Being a BCIT alum has its perks!   

Get access to amazing benefits exclusive to BCIT alumni. Download the free BCIT Alumni Perks app from Google Play or the App Store.

Take advantage of exciting offers from Bell Mobility, Sparkling Hill Resort, Fresh Prep, Vancouver Whitecaps and many more.

Celebrating generosity

BCIT recently recognized the combined $2.5 million gift from forestry-sector leaders towards the INSPIRE campaign. The donation will benefit BCIT students in over 20 trades and technology programs and help foster economic growth in BC. 

BCIT and Teck Resources announced the new Teck Copper Innovation Hub. Made possible by Teck's $1.75 million donation, the facility will help BCIT researchers and students explore the use of copper in health care.

Learn more about the INSPIRE Campaign.