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06/16/2026
1 week until Convocation‼️
Convocation is an exciting time for everyone. We want to make sure you have all the information you need to enjoy this special day.
View this webpage for information about parking, livestreams, photography, and more: bcit.ca/convocation/family-guests/
06/15/2026
Thank you to everyone who celebrated the coming Solstice with the BCIT Food Security Committee at the Indigenous Garden Event last week.
Together, we heard teachings from Elder Tina Aquash, listened to songs performed by Proud Little Warriors from Squamish Nation, and shared Three Sisters soup and Bannock for a day of gathering and community planting.
06/12/2026
Not every high school graduate has a clear plan for what comes next and that’s okay. If you’re still figuring things out, BCIT Flexible Learning offers a flexible way to explore career opportunities and hone your skills—all while balancing work and life.
Read more:
Is BCIT Flexible Learning for high school graduates? Not every high school graduate has a clear plan for what comes next and that’s okay. If you’re still figuring things out, BCIT Flexible Learning offers a flexible way to […]
06/11/2026
“Organizations are swimming in data and increasingly turning to AI to make sense of it faster. A professional who knows how to responsibly direct AI tools can dramatically accelerate a team’s analytics capacity.” – Saber Talazadeh, Computing Flexible Learning Faculty
Read more:
AWS Gen AI for Data Analytics: New online computing course “Organizations are swimming in data and increasingly turning to AI to make sense of it faster. A professional who knows how to responsibly direct AI tools can dramatically accelerate a […]
06/09/2026
“Together, we are equipping local talent with in-demand skills to lead in sustainable construction and drive growth in BC’s mass timber sector.”
Read more:
Selkirk College and BCIT collaborate on mass timber training The Mass Timber Connections and Constructability Hub—the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s (BCIT) mobile mass timber training platform—took a road trip to the Selkirk Technology Access Centre in Trail, BC, […]
06/08/2026
[June 8, 2026] A bear has been spotted near the south side of the BCIT Burnaby Campus. If you see bears on campus, please remain calm and slowly back away, avoiding direct eye contact.
Report bear sightings at BCIT to Safety, Security, and Emergency Management: 604-451-6856.
More on what to do in a bear encounter: https://bcparks.ca/plan-your-trip/visit-responsibly/wildlife-safety/
06/08/2026
From BCIT valedictorian to Ultrasound Supervisor, Sam Bienias has built a career rooted in compassion, curiosity, and care.
Her journey shows how BCIT training can open doors across Canada and beyond — while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives every day.
Meet Sam and read her inspiring story:
BCIT Alumni Spotlight: Meet Sam Bienias The BCIT Alumni Association is proud to spotlight alumni whose journeys reflect the spirit of lifelong connection, professional excellence, and giving back to BCIT and the greater community. Meet Sam […]
, it’s important to us that your name is pronounced correctly as you cross the stage during Convocation.
Check your student email for the link to record the pronunciation of your name by June 12.
More info at bcit.ca/convocation.
06/05/2026
Last week, we celebrated some of the incredible people who help make the BCIT student experience what it is.
The annual BCIT Employee Excellence Awards recognize BCIT community members who go above and beyond in supporting students, colleagues, and the broader BCIT community while bringing BCIT values to life every day.
Congratulations to all of this year’s recipients! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to student success make a real impact across BCIT. 👏
06/04/2026
From food security to finding shade on hot days, BCIT Computer Systems Technology students are using AI to tackle real-world city challenges.
Explore how first-year students brought creativity, teamwork, and technical skills together in their latest projects:
Food security to shademaps with AI: First year CST projects The COMP 2800 Projects course wrapped last week after its annual software development sprint. Over four weeks, 29 teams of Computer Systems Technology Diploma students from two campuses developed end-to-end […]