Crime rates are rising in the city of Edmonton, according to Edmonton Police Service and Statistics Canada. A 15 per cent increase in sexually motivated crimes as well as a 71 per cent increase in hate crimes over the last three years are just a small part of a bigger...
Extra Life Edmonton teams up with NAIT students to support the Stollery
NAIT students participating in Extra Life Edmonton’s Game Day 2022 will be gaming for 24 hours to raise money for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation. This year, NAITSA is sponsoring the event, which starts at noon on November 5 and ends at noon the following...
The return of Nest Fest: a 2022 recap
After a two-year hiatus, one of the biggest back-to-school events in Alberta returned for two days of entertainment, games and live music. Big Rock Brewery sponsored the beverages, and the food was provided by eat AT NAIT for under $5. If that sounds like it is too...
Unfolding the history of NAIT’s campus bar & restaurant, Nest Eatery
NAIT students and staff love to swing by Nest Eatery to slam a cold one, chow down on some grub or wind down with friends after a long day, but have you ever wondered about the history behind NAIT’s campus bar? Since attending NAIT, I’ve heard numerous stories through...
Orientation returns to in-person
With COVID-19 cases decreasing in the province, NAITSA and NAIT have teamed up to offer students in-person and online orientation. The online orientation will be accessible on the NAIT website and is available year-round, while the in-person events take place at the...
Nest reopens Sept. 6
After temporarily closing their doors in February of last year, The Nest is officially reopening on September 6th. General manager, Michelle Dirksen, is excited to re-introduce the Nest to those students who may not have gotten the chance to visit during the...
Hidden Gems of NAIT
Whether you’re new to NAIT or a seasoned veteran, there’s always something new to discover. These are the hidden gems that most people might not know about. The Retail Meat Store (O122L) Yup, you read that right. NAIT has a retail meat store where you can purchase...
Fresh tea and beyond: Alumni feature
Tim Yu is a franchise owner of CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice. But, Tim is more than just the co-owner of a rapidly expanding bubble tea shop. He’s also a NAIT alumnus. Yu graduated in 2015 from the Business Administration program. He was an international student,...
Rising above the pandemic
Here’s what NAIT students are doing throughout the pandemic to keep mentally and physically fit.
Dance instructor teaches students how to belly dance in one-hour crash course
Edmonton dance instructor, Zahra Ismail, taught students on campus a one-hour crash course on belly dancing styles and techniques on March 14th.