NAIT wants everyone on campus to be prepared. Last week, NAIT held its first Emergency Preparedness and Safety Week. The events took place over the course of four days, culminating in a speech at the Shaw Theatre by instructor Josh Bowen on handling active aggressors...
NAIT gives not to its best
If you’ve ever had an instructor or colleague who went above and beyond for their students you’ll be happy to know that NAIT recognizes the talent and service of it’s faculty. The institution promotes the growth of outstanding and excellent instruction through special...
It’s time to Shine
What makes you shine? Every morning, when you walk outside to begin your commute, it can be easy to take that first breath of fresh air for granted. After all, you’re busy; you have places to be, things to do, people to see. But for some, that first breath isn’t...
Student government
Two levels of student governance represent the student body at NAIT – the Executive Council and the Student Senate. Both groups are elected annually to represent their peers to NAIT administration and relevant local, provincial and federal groups. Each fall, two...
Biz students’ opinion sought
Business students looking to have their voices and suggestions heard for the betterment of their program are now being encouraged to attend ongoing focus group meetings that began last week at NAIT. The Business Focus Group held its first meeting Sept. 12 with the...
Money for mental health
The provincial government announced last week that NAIT is being allocated $495,000 annually for the next three years to enhance their mental health initiatives. In preparation for the application NAIT sent last Friday, a mental health focus group commenced Sept. 12...
Campus ambassador, anyone?
The campus ambassador program is in the midst of one of its crucial recruiting sessions and is searching for students who are looking to volunteer for their school in a rewarding way. The program involves students representing NAIT in a variety of functions including...
Looking past textbooks
For students, one of the greatest costs, aside from tuition, is textbooks. Prices often reach into the hundreds of dollars for a single subject and taking several subjects a semester can increase those costs exponentially. Those financial obligations often come at a...