By Kallandra Weatherbee NAIT recently launched their new Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) strategy. The EDI strategy will help bring awareness and inclusion to NAIT and its staff and students. Madlen Christianson, manager of diversity and inclusion at NAIT,...
By Zachary Flynn The drop deadline for the Winter 2021 semester will not be extended as it was for the Fall 2020 semester. The deadline remains at 12% of the completion of a class in which a student is enrolled. Students who drop a course before this deadline will...
By Zachary Flynn When close-contact businesses such as stores, restaurants and clubs were suddenly closed in March, it left many workers scrambling to figure out how they were going to earn an income. For Cassius, an Edmonton-based dancer working at a club that night,...
The NAITSA club showcase is an annual event where clubs can talk about what they do, who they are, and get visibility on campus. It gives clubs a larger platform in which they can reach out to students who may like to be part of their community. It is hosted on Feb. 9...
By Chris Avery Nearly $100 billion USD in profits are generated from forced sexual exploitation, with 99 per cent of all victims either women or girls. The International Organization of Labour (ILO) determined that in 2016, females consist of nearly all the 4.8...
By Kallandra Weatherbee NAIT has been named an Alberta top employer for the 10th consecutive year. Clayton Davis, human resources executive director at NAIT, said it's a privilege to be given this recognition. “For us, it's a big honour because it's tough competition....
By Kallandra Weatherbee NAIT’s new workshop, “Writing your own career story,” is helping students with job skills and career planning. The session will be taking place on Feb. 9 and 11. Katherine Klemp, career advisor with student learning and development at NAIT,...
By Kallandra Weatherbee For Valentine's day this year, NAITSA is hosting several virtual events to get students socializing and meeting new people. PALentine’s Day On Feb. 4, NAITSA is hosting PALentine's day. Lindsay Jamieson, promotions and engagement coordinator...
By Adel Ahmed The Moth Café, a popular plant-based restaurant in downtown Edmonton, is hoping they still have a successful Valentine’s Day this year, taking note of the provincial dining restrictions. Valentine’s Day is the time of year for chocolates, roses, and...
By Kallandra Weatherbee In support of Bell Let's Talk day, NAITSA put together virtual activities to promote socialization and mental health awareness for students. NAITSA’s peer support centre hosted a school-wide Kahoot, a competitive quiz game on mental well being....
