Forging paths: $1M donation from Gene Haas Foundation paves the way for BCIT students through faculty like Indigenous Red Seal Machinist Chelsea Barron
Chelsea Barron has an angel. Her name was Angelina. She hunted on horseback, and was a residential school survivor and fierce mother of nine children. Angelina was her grandmother and […]
A family history of nursing and the future of health care: BC Children’s Hospital COO and INSPIRE Campaign champion Sarah Bell says embracing possibility is key
With three generations of nurses behind her, Sarah Bell, a BCIT Nursing alumna, seemed destined to work in the noble profession herself. “Nursing is in my blood,” says Sarah, Chief […]
Health Sciences Centre: Progress update and looking ahead
The BCIT Foundation is proud to share the significant progress it is making on the new, state-of-the-art Health Sciences Centre, slated for completion in fall 2021. As of September 2020, […]
One million reasons to smile: BCIT Alumni Association pledges historic gift to establish the BCIT Alumni Centre
The BCIT Alumni Association (BCITAA) is proud to announce its largest-ever donation. “On behalf of the Alumni Association board, I am proud to pledge $1 million to the BCIT INSPIRE […]
Crane installation takes construction of BCIT’s new Health Sciences Centre to new heights
A towering crane has been installed at BCIT’s Burnaby campus. Stretching 48 metres (164 feet) into the sky, it’s easily one of the tallest structures on campus. And its arrival […]
COVID-19 Emergency Student Response Fund available for students facing immediate financial hardship
BCIT students experiencing financial pressures due to the COVID-19 pandemic will benefit from a one-time investment of $3.5 million in emergency financial assistance thanks to the Ministry of Advanced Education, […]