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...
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...
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...
NAIT’s culinary department feeding students through on-campus gardens
With rising costs of living, especially tuition fees for students, some NAIT staff and instructors are determined more than ever to help. After years of mulling over ideas and going back and forth, Perry Michetti, NAIT’s Culinary Department...
NAIT hosts first ever International Education Week
NAIT students and staff are invited to come together from November 14 to 18 for the first International Education Week. Students can participate in multicultural events filled with opportunities to practice intercultural competence and learn more about NAIT’s diverse...
Makerspace is open
The Makerspace is now open for students and staff at Nait. For those who don't know what Makerspace is, it's located in the library at U310D. It's where you can explore learning to create your projects in a hands-on experience. They have everything from 3d printing to...
Get a step ahead with the walking club
The walking club is a brand-new initiative by NAIT Well-Being that is open to staff and students. With meetings every Monday from 12:05pm to 12:50pm, participants can expect to engage in light physical activity while socializing with other club members. Sandy Babiuk,...
New well-being initiatives include collaboration spaces
Two of NAIT’s collaboration rooms have been converted into spaces more conducive for self-care. Before the pandemic, students had access to a "well-being lounge" for a quiet space and an opportunity to recharge. Now that space restrictions and staffing for the...
Mawji Centre opens Blue Book program
In 2021, NAIT’s Mawji Centre for New Venture and Entrepreneurship began a new initiative to foster entrepreneurs and help support them throughout the development process. The entrepreneurial blue book program is available to all NAIT students enrolled in at least one...
Do we get Monday off?
With the Queen’s death last Thursday and Justin Trudeau announcing that Monday the 19th will be a federal holiday, many on campus have been wondering what that means for NAIT. All federal government workers will get the day off, or will be paid time-and-a-half, while...