President Donald J. Trump, arguably the most powerful man alive today, is incredibly insensitive. He lacks empathy and basic social skills. Despite his numerous flaws, there is one thing Trump is: a powerful and successful orator. Oration is the art and practice of...
Sleep – get it for success
We know a) that sleep is the most important thing we can do for mental and physical health, and good school/work performance, and b) that most of us don’t get nearly enough. While you sleep: • Your brain recharges • Your cells repair • Your body releases important...
Upgrading – various routes
Price, schedule and educational goals and experiences are often the greatest factors in how a student chooses an academic upgrading system. Alberta is unique in that students are offered a variety of options for academic upgrading. Norquest College, distance learning...
Travel the world – right here
As NAIT continues to welcome more international students and faculty, the chance to express these cultures on campus is becoming even more important. On Wednesday, March 28, NAIT’s International Centre will host its third annual Global Village Fair. The event will be...
NAIT a top employer
For the seventh consecutive year, NAIT has been named one of the top employers in Alberta. The annual competition, held by Alberta’s Top Employers, named the 70 best places to work on Feb. 21. The criteria include: work atmosphere, training and skills development; and...
Bullying is never acceptable
Are you being bullied? Or are you, knowingly or inadvertently, a bully? Bullying is defined as repeated intimidation towards a less powerful person or persons, and always involves power or control. Bullying can include physical abuse (or threat of abuse), however in...
Legal pot and the campus
Canadian post-secondary schools, including NAIT, are looking to blaze the trail in determining best practices for cannabis on campuses once it is legalized later this year. The process of crafting campus regulations in response to new legislation began last semester....
Pressure’s building – Study
A new study on campus set to be published next week is reporting that students are experiencing declining levels of the overall student experience at NAIT and higher levels of stress and anxiety. The Idea Marketing Club conducted a student survey in December with the...
Solar Trade Show passes through NAIT
On Mar. 3, the Solar Energy Society of Alberta, and many other industry experts came to NAIT for the Solar Trade Show. This free event was an opportunity for professionals to show the latest innovations in the realm of solar energy. With demonstrations of several...
Four students are looking at greener options for NAIT
Join the movement to reduce NAIT’s environmental footprint One of the major issues today is concern for the environment. NAIT already has many initiatives in place to reduce NAIT’s environmental footprint, but is there room for improvement? That’s what four students...