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…
The Link asks students, instructors how they feel about job action on campus Instructors and support staff are not the only stakeholders in the job action that has taken place on all BCIT campuses recently. The Link spoke with some other affected parties including students, teachers, and the representatives of institutions about the job action, and found…
Confused about the strikes on campus? Read The Link’s guide to frequently asked questions regarding the groups, terms, and major players associated. [hr] Who is taking job action? Job action at BCIT is being taken by the British Columbia Employees’ Association (BCGEU) support staff, BCGEU vocational instructors and the BCIT Faculty Staff Association (FSA). What is…
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…
Cure the chills and ills of exams and the holiday season with some blockbuster fare The holidays are fast approaching, and while for some that might mean Christmas carols and cocoa, for many of us it means weeks of interminable boredom as we wait for classes to start again. Luckily, December is a great month…
Canzine West allows vendors to showcase a tangible alternative to blogs Canzine West, a festival of independent arts in British Columbia, proved that print is not dead on November 17. Both floors of the W2 Media Café were alive with the rustling of paper and animated conversation, as over fifty of the West Coast’s edgiest…
From Keith Moon’s exploding drum kit to Katy Perry’s fruit costumes, musicians’ gimmicks are nothing new In your time here on Earth, you may have noticed people are fascinated by some very odd things. Blind passion, violence, sensationalism, an “image” and stuff that is just plain weird captivates many audiences. If it will generate some…
International Students’ Association hosts cultural exchange event The sound of festivities from different cultures echoed through the Great Hall on Burnaby Campus last week. Supported by the BCIT Student Association and funded by BCIT International, the International Students’ Association (ISA) held the World Showcase Event, with booths representing international students from a variety of countries.…