By Almalexia NAIT’s U-Pass is usually considered a consistent fee for NAIT students, but over the past two semesters, the extra cost had been dropped. Students being kept in a virtual setting as much as possible made NAIT’s Student Association (NAITSA) feel as though...
With over fifty per cent of Canada’s population vaccinated with their first dose, the country is beginning to reopen. The amendment to the Employment Standards Code requires employers to pay employees up to three hours of paid leave to get either dose of the vaccine....
Canada offers a number of public parks that allow people to crack open a cold one legally, and Edmonton’s river valley was just added to that list. In 2020, the government of Alberta only allowed drinking at private campsites that required a rental in advance. Now, as...
The uncertainty of the job market with the regular stresses of school has caused an increase in students reaching out for mental health support. Joshua Gwozdz, a NAIT student, says that he has struggled with his mental health since classes have been moved online. “All...
Mark Schneider, a mathematics educator at NAIT, has won the prestigious 3M National Teaching Fellowship. He is the first instructor at NAIT to do so. The highly sought after fellowship awards excellence in post-secondary instructors. It is awarded by the Society for...
After a full year of online schooling, NAIT’s Vice President Academic and Provost reflects on the 2020-21 year. Sue Fitzsimmons believes the first year of online learning went well and believes NAIT students adjusted quickly. “Given the challenges that I think...
NAIT has received funding to develop 360-degree imaging technology to help First Nations reclaim boreal forests. With funding from Future Skills Centre, NAIT is leading a project teaching technology-based reforestation training to Aboriginal youth and adults. NAIT...
Palm Gardens, a locally founded licensed cannabis producer, will have their products on shelves this spring after cultivating for a year and a half. Chase Elliott, Co-founder, Operations Manager, and Responsible Person of Palm Gardens, started researching legal weed...
Peer support applications are now open and are ready for students to apply. Karen Guasca, a peer support coordinator at NAIT, said if you enjoy listening and helping others, this may be the right job to apply for. “[In peer support] you learn how to listen to people....
Since the beginning of the fall 2020-21 term, many students have been learning remotely. One of the challenges faced is learning from a screen, which can cause burnout. NAIT has teamed up with Nimbus to provide learning tools and tutoring services to help students....
