The NAITrium has been a space for students to comfortably study, hold club meetings, socialize, enjoy a meal and relax between classes since its opening in May 1985. However, it had seen very few upgrades, modernizations or improvements since then. In an effort to...
Last year in Alberta, 460 people took their own lives. There are few people who haven’t been affected by suicide in some way. According to a 10-year study done by the Suicide Prevention Program, the people most at risk to commit suicide are trades workers and...
You may not always feel like you have a voice. When a person goes through trauma, they may feel cut off from the world, isolated, like they desperately need someone to listen to them. When they speak, nothing comes out. If you’ve ever felt this way, know that you’re...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
