After struggling to find a way to start learning more about performing drag, Tee Galitzine, a Culinary Arts student, decided to start a NAIT club focused on the art of drag. “I felt like [starting a club] was a good place to start, especially since NAIT doesn’t have a...
Learning Services hosts student art contest to showcase diversity and inclusion
Learning Services is hosting an art contest open for all NAIT students. The diversity and inclusion themed contest started in September and has been extended to December 8. Kyle Kirzinger, a Learning Strategist at NAIT’s Learning Services, said it’s a way to let...
Winter is buzzing: How to help local bee populations as cold weather approaches
After hosting two successful events last semester, NAITSA’s Sustainability Committee organized another ‘How to Make a Bee Hotel’ event. Spots for the returning event filled up fast, but according to NAIT Biological Sciences Instructor and resident bee enthusiast...
The unexpected history of NAIT’s mascot
When you’re taking classes at NAIT you’re an Ook, and once you leave NAIT you’ll be an Ook forever. You may have heard the phrase Ook For Life before, but do you know what the Ook actually signifies? You might say that the Ook is an owl, which is not wrong, but our...
8 Study spots you may not know exist at NAIT
If you’re a new student, welcome to NAIT! If you’re a returning student, welcome back! NAIT is a great place to learn and with the campus’ massive size, NAIT has many study spots for students to study individually and in groups. Returning students might even be...
How to cope with student stress
As a student, I find that stress is a common companion on the journey toward academic success, and ironically, I have also realized that not all stress is bad. This semester was a hectic one for me. In some ways, the stress I faced motivated me to work harder at...
Meet the NAIT student club dedicated to conquering challenges through trying new things
After persevering through COVID and having to pause regular activities, the Adventure Club at NAIT is back in action and more determined than ever. With an array of exciting events planned for the future, this club is a must-join for those seeking to meet new people...
Summer jobs for students
Financial burdens are some of the most pressing issues for students in any program. Tuition, facility fees and classroom resources throughout semesters can often add up to a substantial fee by the end. Making money during the summer is one way to alleviate this...
Lessons from a returning alumnus
I started my first program at NAIT in the fall of 2016. I was in DMIT’s Digital Cinema stream. Due to my disability, I was on a reduced course load, which meant I took half the courses of the other students. Then in 2019, we started to hear the stirrings of a new,...
Ramadan: A month of fasting, learning and empathy
Muslim people have two holidays a year which are called Eid; the first Eid is Eid Al Adha which translates to the holiday of sacrifice. On this holiday, Muslim people are required to sacrifice an animal (usually a sheep) and donate as much of it as possible to poor...