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Movember = Money

Movember = Money

NAIT has raised over $11,000 in its 2017 Movember campaign to support programs in Canada dedicated to preventing and spreading awareness about prostate cancer, testicular cancer as well as mental health and suicide awareness. A Movember wrap-up event was held in the...

100K raised for students

100K raised for students

As the fall semester wraps up, many students may be feeling a time and monetary strain from attending school. Thanks to this year’s NAIT it Forward campaign, staff raised over $100,000 for students to help their cause. The NAIT it Forward campaign raises money for...

Short circuit over schedule

Short circuit over schedule

Electrical Engineering Technology students are raising their concerns about what they call inconvenient and potentially dangerous scheduling from NAIT. The students heard rumours last semester that a change from their 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. schedule to a 7 a.m. to 5 p.m....

Self-care – how to improve

Self-care – how to improve

Evaluate – where am I now? Do I feel energized and vibrant or stressed and drained? Change starts with self-awareness. Decide – what is one realistic change I could make this week. Incorporate – one strategy that would enhance your energy and decrease stress....

Friends on, off the court

Friends on, off the court

Talent is not always enough to achieve greatness in sports. As much as it takes depth in a team’s lineup to succeed, a pair of players can often be complete gamechangers. Zubeir Hussein and Machot Magok of NAIT’s men’s basketball team are beginning to look like...

Industy comes to NAIT

Industy comes to NAIT

NAIT is paving the way for Alberta’s competitiveness on several hot-button issues. On Nov. 2, NAIT held its second annual Research Symposium at the Shaw Theatre, focusing on a wide variety of issues, including future energy, digital economy and natural resources. The...

Managing procrastination

Managing procrastination

Most people struggle with procrastination to some degree. It is one of the biggest factors in determining how we do at school as well as in careers and other parts of our lives. Procrastination can also be detrimental to good mental health. The good news is that...

Two new student senators, two more needed

Two new student senators, two more needed

The NAIT Students’ Association Senate still has two vacant seats. On Monday Oct. 30, a special appointment meeting was held and two of the four open positions were filled. Scott Bowen was appointed to represent Skilled Trades and Apprenticeships and the last position...

New student senators chosen

New student senators chosen

After a nearly week long campaign, the 2017-18 NAITSA Senators are confirmed but with spots still available. The results were announced Oct. 11, and now 14 of the 18 candidates representing the program groups at NAIT are locked into place. Overall, Leanne Mills,...

Camaraderie may be key

Camaraderie may be key

Last season was a difficult pill to swallow for the Ooks men’s volleyball team, with a consolation semifinal loss to the Briercrest Clippers and a seventh place finish in the ACAC. Hopefully with a chip on their shoulders they can get to an elite level. Though being a...