NAIT has begun construction on a new flag plaza that will display seven flags important to the institution’s vision and commitments. The new plaza will now display the Treaty 6 and Métis flag, in addition to two NAIT flags, a Canadian flag, a province of Alberta flag...
NAITSA introduces new advisor position for academic support
Students have a new support system for dealing with academic challenges: NAITSA’s Student Academic Rights Advisor. Renata Medeiros, former NAITSA VP Academic and new Student Academic Rights Advisor, can help students with “basically anything they are struggling...
Gallivan data breach could put some NAIT students’ info at risk
Update: This article was originally published with the statement that students' ID number, name, email, address and/or date of birth were compromised. This is incorrect. Only the students' name, ID number and date of birth were included in the breach. Personal...
Non-stop gaming event set to return to Leduc this summer
4-days of non-stop gaming will return to Leduc Rec Centre this summer. From August 10th to 13th, gamers can attend Fragapalooza, a non-stop gaming event created “by gamers for gamers.” Fragapalooza will see hundreds of attendees bring their own devices to play PC or...
Family of geese saved from NAIT courtyard
A family of geese were rescued from a NAIT courtyard on May 17. Two adult geese and their three goslings were first spotted in Courtyard 6 on Saturday, though it is unknown when they first arrived. NAIT Protective Services (NPS) received numerous calls from concerned...
Incorporate edible landscapes into your environment by listening to podcast started by NAIT LAT students
A group of NAIT Landscape Architectural Technology students are helping Edmontonians learn how to better design our environments with the goal of sustainable long-term food production. Through their podcast, Edible Landscapes YEG, podcast founders Adam Klint, Bethany...
Theft prevention with NAIT Protective Services
One of the things NAIT Protective Services (NPS) performs on campus includes reducing instances of theft on campus. The Nugget spoke to NAIT Peace Officer Sam Darlington for tips to minimize chances of having personal belongings stolen, and information on what actions...
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal awarded to former NAIT graduate
From NAIT alumnus and company founder to recipient of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medal, Brad Bartko has made it his mission to create more accessible and barrier-free spaces within Edmonton and surrounding areas. As an individual living with cerebral palsy and...
NAIT’s faded and forgotten wall of fame
The word alumnus comes from the Latin language and means “one who has been nourished.” For hundreds of years, many schools have honoured their extensive alumni list, sometimes with dinners, galas or just a plaque on a wall. These traditions encourage accomplished...
NAIT’s motion capture studio making waves
Detroit: Become Human, The Last of Us and Mortal Kombat. The Hobbit series, Guardians of the Galaxy and Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame. These are all examples of award-winning and record-breaking media that captured the emotions and facial expressions of...