Grant allows one of BCIT’s most energy inefficent buildings to turn over a new leaf BCIT’s least sustainable building is likely the welding shop, building NE8 at Burnaby Campus. That will change after the building’s upgrade, set to begin this month. According to Alexandre Hebert, energy and sustainability manager at BCIT, a proposal was made…
BCIT Recreation Services is doing away with the parts of the activity equipment rental program as the new fiscal year approaches. Equipment rentals are offered at a discount rate (particularly when compared to commercial rates) to enable BCIT students and staff relief from school stress and an opportunity to experience BC, says Peter Odynsky, recreation…
Not many live to talk about BCIT’s haunted bus stop… Courtesy Ervin Cho
BCIT establishing a stronger international relationship with its partner institutions two BCIT staff members has strengthened BCIT’s international relationship with partner institutions and helped enrich the academic experience for domestic students. The trip was taken in late 2012 by Tracy Wang, the business development manager for BCIT International, and Pommashea Noel-Bently, vice president of external…
On-campus Wi-Fi connectivity struggles to keep up with demand as number of devices continues to grow BCIT’s efforts to keep up with the increased number of independent Wi-Fi capable devices on campus have not eliminated student frustrations over connectivity and other Wi-Fi related issues. The BCIT Student Association (BCITSA) has received numerous, continuous complaints from…
Modern, professional, and friendly facility offers friends of BCIT an attractive daycare option After a complete renovation of the SE41 building, BCIT Burnaby Campus can now boast a professional, fully licensed childcare centre. Able to cater for 25 children from BCIT or the local public (with BCIT students and staff receiving preference), the…
BCIT among 11 post-secondary institutions to vote whether or not to continue universal transit pass this spring Student unions at 11 post-secondary institutions in Metro Vancouver, including BCIT, will take part in a referendum deciding whether or not to continue participating in the U-Pass program when the current contract expires in March this year. Presently,…
Confused about the strikes? Need a primer? Read on for everything you need to know about the job action at BCIT BCIT has been busy as of recent not solely due to the expected rush of final exam preparation season, but also because of strike action at all campuses. In late October, the BC Government…
Forget the unions, BCIT’s internet connection has been on strike for years Life as a BCIT management student is tough. Crammed class schedules and huge group projects stretch the capabilities of students, to the point where we need to weigh the cost/benefit/risk ratios of getting more than three hours of sleep per night. Signing up…
BC New Democratic Party leader Adrian Dix and Minister of Advanced Education for the BC Liberal Party John Yap have different priorities when it comes to British Columbia’s post-secondary education system. The BCNDP’s focus, according to Dix, is on reducing the cost of education by lowering tuition fees and providing more non-refundable grants. The BC…
Tony Gugliotta has been elected to be the new chair of BCIT’s board of governors. The board’s primary responsibility is to oversee the strategic direction and management of BCIT and to ensure it carries out its vision. The roles of the board include the management, administration, and control of the property, revenue, business, and affairs…