By Nicole Murphy NAIT has launched a networking program to connect students with alumni, and alumni with others more advanced in their career. “Our alumni are out doing so many great things in the world. So it is really great to be able to connect with each other and...
The Wonder Woman of YEG
phoenixtaekwon-do.ca By TORA MATYS Theresa Stanley is leading an army of strong, confident woman and girls around Edmonton. Head coach at Phoenix Taekwon-Do and sixth degree black belt, she competes and trains athletes for competition around the world. Recently she...
Advice from a student senator
By Eryn Pinksen Students have the opportunity to run for Senate, which is comprised of representatives from all nine sectors of NAIT. Nominations run from Aug 27 to Sep 30 and the online election is October 10 to 16. Past senate member Joning Yu would be running...
Business students takes class experience to markets
By Eryn Pinksen NAIT business student manages six brewery market stalls, applying classes and skills learned in program. “It’s a lot of fun and definitely a lot of work,” said Ben Crothers about his summer staffing, managing and running farmer’s market stalls in the...
LRT UPDATE: Station will open Aug 31
By Eryn Pinksen The NAIT LRT station is set to open on August 31 after being closed for four months since April 28. Jason Roth, NAITSA Advocacy Director, has been assured by ETS about the reopening of the station. “I believe that we have impressed upon them the...
NAIT president announces retirement
By: Jace Maki NAIT’s self-proclaimed “Cheerleader-in-Chief” will officially retire at the end of the year. Dr. Glenn Feltham joined NAIT eight years ago in 2011 and served as the polytechnic's sixth president. Some notable accomplishments during Feltham’s time as...
NAIT welcomes Vancouver chef
By: Joe Lipovski Photo by Justyna Marino In April, NAIT will welcome Vancouver restaurateur, David Hawksworth, as this year's Chef in Residence. In 2009, NAIT launched a program called the Hokanson Chef in Residence program. The program was named after John and Susan...
Student counselling in high demand
By Zachary Flynn Photo By Aaron Wilmot The NAIT Counselling Centre is dealing with a massive increase in appointments following the spring reading week break. Demand for counseling services has grown year over year, increasing by approximately 85% each year with...
NAIT named a top Alberta employer
By: Joe Lipovski For the eighth year in a row, NAIT ranks among the top 75 Alberta employers. The judges took many factors into consideration when selecting NAIT for the top 75, with one of them being the free use of athletic facilities. “I am so proud that NAIT has...
Over 2K surveys completed
By: Joe Lipovski This month, NAITSA conducted their annual survey. The survey received more then the 2000 expected participants. Communications and engagement director, Jenny Lau, has kept a close eye on the users of the tablets throughout the duration of the survey....