With rising costs of living, especially tuition fees for students, some NAIT staff and instructors are determined more than ever to help. After years of mulling over ideas and going back and forth, Perry Michetti, NAIT’s Culinary Department...
Exploring life as a whale scientist
The newest exhibit at the Telus World of Science explores the world’s largest animal to ever exist: the blue whale. Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story dives deep into the story of nine blue whales who tragically died in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in 2014. As a...
NAITSA hosts bash to smash cancer…with a ‘stache
Beginning in 2003 with two mates at a bar in Australia, Movember has since expanded to almost seven million “mo’ bros (and sisters)” in 22 countries participating in the annual ‘growth’. This year, NAITSA is joining with their first-ever ‘Stache Bash event on November...
NAIT hosts first ever International Education Week
NAIT students and staff are invited to come together from November 14 to 18 for the first International Education Week. Students can participate in multicultural events filled with opportunities to practice intercultural competence and learn more about NAIT’s diverse...
Rise of the 15 minute district
With tuition increasing, gas prices on the rise, and the overall cost of living growing constantly; saving time and money should be desirable for every student. The 15 minute district may be the solution to many of these problems. These new urban districts are...
Master of pen and ink, Kim Jung Gi, dies at 47
Widely known for his intricate pen and ink sketches, Kim Jung Gi died on October 3rd from a heart attack at only age 47. In a statement posted to Kim’s Instagram, the Korean illustrator was at the airport to fly to the New York Comic Con when he experienced chest...
Breast cancer awareness among young women
Despite common perceptions, breast cancer is not just a disease in older women. Even those who consider themselves in the prime of their youth need to know the principal risk factors. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and the perfect time to learn more about...
NAITSA President ‘no longer acting in her duties’
After a shocking announcement that Kaedee Fythe Torrino would no longer serve as NAITSA President, students are left wondering what happened, and what might happen next. The decision was announced in a press release issued by NAITSA on September 27th. It stated that...
The matrix at home: Alberta shaping up for blockchain-friendly future
At the forefront of a rapidly accelerating area of technology is the Alberta-based Canadian Blockchain Consortium, a national organization dedicated to the advocacy of blockchain and cryptocurrency in Canada. The Consortium consists of individuals across diverse...
NAIT Alumnus creates affordable makerspace
For Joel Provencal, founder and CEO of TBD Edmonton, creating his business was a lifelong dream. “There’s a need in the community for this.” That dream in question was to create a middle ground between hobbyists and creators and the inaccessibility of tools and...