2024 Archives
November
Meet SAIT’s Fall 2024 valedictorians
On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Fall 2024 valedictorians will help kick off the celebration with classmates at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
See yourself in Singapore: Highlights from a short-term student exchange
Where in the world will SAIT Study Abroad take you?
October
Leading Beyond Any Title: 6 ways SAIT is transforming leadership education
It’s a new era in leadership and we’re addressing the demand for corporate leadership training with modern strategies.
How to find your people here at SAIT
Exploring the ways students make friends on campus
SAIT’s Art Smith Aero Centre celebrates 20 years with a bright future on the horizon
Art Smith Aero Centre for Training and Technology keeps Alberta primed to emerge as a hub for global aviation training
How will you start at SAIT? See how three students chose a career fit for them
TJ, Luc and Hannah found their way to SAIT for different reasons and with different career aspirations — and so can you.
3 ways to maximize fall vibes in Calgary
We’ve got your fall inspo, led by suggestions from the #HereAtSAIT community
Looking towards innovation at Science Cultural Camp in Frog Lake First Nation
Students at Frog Lake Tus-Tuk-EE-SKAWS High School learn about the technology behind research projects in their community .
SAIT students reveal the secret that levelled up their cyber security skills
Discover the keys that helped two cybersecurity students elevate their skills and launch successful cybersecurity careers.
From bees to trees: 3 student projects show that GIS is everywhere
Student capstone projects explored applications for geographic information systems
Student-run Enactus SAIT tackles Calgary’s challenges one project at a time
How the co-presidents joined to find community, but stayed to help Enactus SAIT support local organizations and the next generation
From cop to shop: A police sergeant’s journey to the SAIT Motorcycle Mechanic program
Retired CPS sergeant Jon James talks about switching careers to pursue a journeyperson designation
October is Campus Sustainability Month
What will you do to advance sustainability #HereAtSAIT this October?
September
SAIT students compete on the global stage
Move over Hammer Throw, this Team Canada is throwing actual hammers in France
Meaningful conversation is the central theme at SAIT's Truth and Reconciliation Event Series
Join the campus community to reflect on the individual and collective steps we’re taking towards Truth and Reconciliation.
Fall for a waste-less semester at SAIT
Go green on campus with tips from the Sustainability at SAIT team.
August
Hard launching a new era of cybersecurity professionals
Developed in collaboration with industry partners, SAIT’s Cyber Security Analyst program aims to bridge Calgary’s tech talent gap
SAIT Interactive Design students soar at business innovation bootcamp in Portugal
This summer, 10 SAIT Interactive Design students took off to Porto, Portugal, mixing business with pleasure at a three-week innovation bootcamp put...
Meet SAIT’s inaugural Vice President of People and Culture
Marcia Buchholz brings 15 years of experience in post-secondary human resources and a passion for building positive workplace culture.
Debunking 4 common myths about hiring students for work experience terms
Discover the benefits of SAIT student practicums and how they can elevate your business
SAIT students design and build drone to tackle space debris in national challenge
In a galaxy not so far away, a team of SAIT students developed a drone fit to travel in sub-orbital space.
July
Hack your Hotel – read this before you book
Unlock a better hotel experience! This guide reveals expert booking tips, from finding the best location to getting special upgrades. Learn how to...
Six degrees of SAIT-paration
With the iconic theory, SAIT is connected to — wait for it — the likes of Taylor Swift and RuPaul
Aerospace research to take flight here at SAIT
SAIT is establishing a new Alberta Aerospace Research Centre on main campus in the heart of Calgary.
That’s SAIT?!
Five times SAIT transformed and was unrecognizable.
Fried chicken on a stick recipe by SAIT Chef Instructor Kevin Conniff for Stampede 2024
Inspired by the well-loved Midway foods that scream rodeo time, we lasso’ed in the help of SAIT Chef Instructor Kevin Conniff to create a...
June
SAIT’s path to Indigenization
From internal growth to education opportunities and increasing Indigenous visibility on campus, SAIT continues decolonization efforts and working...
Q&A with women kickstarting their journey to the trades at SAIT
Read the stories of three women starting career journeys in the trades with a 17-week training program with Women Building Futures.
Building a global community through food
SAIT is learning and leading by example with culinary diplomacy education
Meet SAIT’s Spring 2024 valedictorians
From June 11 to 13, the 2024 valedictorians will celebrate with classmates at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
Star runner breaks records and finds her footing in healthcare #HereAtSAIT
How 2024 grad Makenna Fitzgerald led the way in cross-country running at SAIT and found community in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program
May
Pride 101
A quick guide on what Pride is and why we celebrate.
Taylor Family Campus Centre will bring a new student experience to campus
Something big is building at SAIT, and celebration is in the air
Study Abroad: A SAIT Instructor combines travel and teaching in Copenhagen
Laura McIntyre recounts her travels as a study abroad leader to Copenhagen with six SAIT students.
April
8 easy ways to improve your mental well-being on mid-semester break
Feeling stressed? Check out these tips and resources for mental wellness.
Get the best of the business and tech worlds with a new FinTech major #HereAtSAIT
Flourish in a world where tomorrow brings the newest and coolest thing in tech with SAIT’s new Bachelor of Business Administration Financial...
Research innovation boosts sustainability in energy industry
The FLOW meter is a new measurement device built at SAIT’s applied research labs for the on-shore oil market.
SAIT Cohos Field gets FIFA-quality update
Trojans athletes will compete on the latest in turf technology.
Spring into fun in Calgary
A list for when you’re out and about, whether you’re new to Calgary or looking for some fresh ideas this season.
Test prep and study strategies to channel your inner exam-slayer
Read our tips for test prep and strategies for tackling tricky questions.
3 unexpected uses for drones
Soaring from emergency delivery of medical supplies and support, underwater mapping and infrastructure inspections, the uses of drones go beyond...
March
How a SAIT certificate makes big leadership growth possible
With the Engineering Technology Management Certificate of Achievement, one grad is strengthening his working relationships and professional goals.
New NATO test centre taps into SAIT’s applied research and innovation services
SAIT offers expertise in materials science, advanced manufacturing and robotics to DIANA network
'It’s hard not to smile': SAIT business students present capstone projects
The School of Business offers real industry experience to learners in their final semester.
Rising stars: SAIT’s School of Business and School of Hospitality shine on the global stage
SAIT's School of Business and School of Hospitality and Tourism are both #1 in Canada in their respective categories in the 2024 CEOWORLD...
‘It feels like home’: Meet SAIT’s Director of Indigenous Engagement
Jennifer Russell, Ksikk inni na ki, reflects on International Women’s Day, safety for Indigenous women and her first year in a new role.
February
SAIT Summer Camps spark curiosity and careers
Registration for our 2024 Calgary summer camps is now open!
5 new programs to check out at SAIT
Not sure about your next step? We’ve got you covered with programs you can start as soon as September.
Get ready to add Artificial Intelligence integration to your resumé
SAIT’s latest post-diploma certificate program will teach you how to use artificial intelligence to enhance your skillset — adding...
SAIT Culinary Arts student cooks his way to the top in France
For the first time ever, Canada was invited to compete at the Trophée Jean Rougié — a renowned French culinary contest for rising...
Black History Month at SAIT: Events, books and reflections on Black Joy
Get involved #HereAtSAIT this February and learn about a key piece of Canadian history.
January
7 easy ways for students to spend less while living their best life
Life hacks from SAIT’s Financial Advising team that just make cents — er, sense.
Getting back on track – Your guide to academic success #HereAtSAIT
Whether you are new to SAIT or a returning student, achieve academic success by unlocking the resources and services available at the Lamb Learner...
Volunteering 101: Give back, grow your network, get skills
Find your volunteer fit with these tips and resources.
Oki, Âba wathtech, Danit'ada, Tawnshi, Hello.
SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.