Message from the President of BCIT

BCIT graduates, whether they last studied with us this year or 50 years ago, are our greatest ambassadors. Our alumni continue to show the world the transformational power of an applied education through their diversity of culture, experience, credentials, and contribution.

This was never more evident than during the pandemic and the on-again, off-again nature of COVID restrictions. Through it all, our newest graduates remained resiliently focused on their goals and studies, despite significant hurdles and challenges, with the support of our committed and professional faculty and staff.

At the same time, our alumni put their passion into action, creating positive change to support their industries, communities, and economy. These achievements exemplify the BCIT Alumni Association’s vision to nurture “a global community of passionate alumni promoting the excellence of BCIT.”

It has been another unique and exciting year at BCIT. Through the completion of the new $78.3 million Health Sciences Centre (opening in September 2022) and the announcement of the $162.6 million Trades and Technology Complex, BCIT is committed to ensuring our students are prepared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. This infrastructure renewal would not be possible without the support of our alumni, many of whom contributed gifts and time through the BCIT INSPIRE Campaign. My thanks to everyone who helped make this possible.

As I prepare to retire as President of BCIT in June 2022, I want to express how proud I am of everyone in our BCIT community and that includes our alumni. One of my greatest pleasures as President has been to hear and share the countless stories of your outstanding achievements, courage, integrity, and generosity. You bravely seize and address daunting challenges with innovation and entrepreneurship. You do what’s important and what’s right so that the path of those that follow may be easier.

On behalf of BCIT faculty and staff, I thank all our alumni and the BCIT Alumni Association for making us proud and for all that you achieve.

Kathy Kinloch

President British Columbia Institute of Technology