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Food insecurity in Albertan students’ households

Food insecurity in Albertan students’ households

More than 40 per cent of post-secondary students struggle with severe food insecurity in Alberta. Food security exists when all people, at all times, have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and...

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The many hazards of cycling in YEG winter

The many hazards of cycling in YEG winter

I ride my bike nearly everyday, and when winter inevitably hits hard and fast I’m still out there. Naturally, having clear bike paths is important. The build-up of packed ice and snow can create some dangerous scenarios for all cyclists looking to commute or get some...

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Lifelong learning at NAIT

Lifelong learning at NAIT

After graduating NAIT, education and connection doesn’t need to end. The NAIT Alumni association offers an opportunity to build careers to new heights with a series of lifelong learning events. NAIT grads can discover new ways to advance skills through a variety of...

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Accessibility and equity at NAIT

Accessibility and equity at NAIT

In 1992, the United Nations recognized the need for equity and justice as it pertains to people with disabilities and thus launched the official International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) to take place on December 3rd of each year. Equity is the...

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NAIT offers new way to say “thanks”

NAIT offers new way to say “thanks”

NAIT’s mental health program has created a new initiative called “well-being champion” (WBC) that allows students and staff to acknowledge an instructor or peer for outstanding well-being behaviour. Mental Health Program Coordinator, Rosie Colangelo, believes this...

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Exploring life as a whale scientist

Exploring life as a whale scientist

The newest exhibit at the Telus World of Science explores the world’s largest animal to ever exist: the blue whale. Out of the Depths: The Blue Whale Story dives deep into the story of nine blue whales who tragically died in the Gulf of St. Lawrence in 2014. As a...

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NAITSA hosts bash to smash cancer…with a ‘stache

NAITSA hosts bash to smash cancer…with a ‘stache

Beginning in 2003 with two mates at a bar in Australia, Movember has since expanded to almost seven million “mo’ bros (and sisters)” in 22 countries participating in the annual ‘growth’. This year, NAITSA is joining with their first-ever ‘Stache Bash event on November...

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