NAIT NewsWatch – November 1, 2024
November 5, 2024 - NAIT NewsWatch returns this week, and we cover stories on international student policy changes, a new gambling course at the University of Alberta, Edmonton’s festivals struggling to keep up wit
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NAIT hosts puppy yoga to help students relax
Puppies joined a group of students on the yoga mat at NAIT this week. Students who signed up for NAITSA’s Puppy Yoga event got to take part in two back-to-back, half-hour yoga sessions surrounded by adorable rescue puppies. “Puppy yoga is designed to give you a bit of a break out of your day to […]
2nd Edition – November 9, 2017
The latest on 2nd Edition is here! We show how the Bissell Centre is in need of clothing donations. MADD is honoured by the city at the start of its Red Ribbon campaign. The province is moving to ban adult only residences and a chili cook-off marks the start of Western Week! We cover NAIT Ooks […]
NAIT NewsWatch – November 17, 2017
This week on NAIT NewsWatch: Another issue with the LRT outside of NAIT, we speak to city council to see what is being done to ensure student safety. The province proposed new legislation on impaired driving regarding the legalization of marijuana next year, and a celebrity shout out to a local charity brings more attention […]
Oil Kings unveil Star Wars jersey
The force is strong with the Edmonton Oil Kings, as they unveiled a new Star Wars-themed jersey. The jerseys were worn on the franchise’s Star Wars Night. The game between the Saskatoon Blades and the Edmonton Oil Kings on November 4th was the chosen game for the themed event, with the Oil Kings wearing their […]
NAIT growing to accommodate immigrant students in Alberta
A recent report released by Stats Canada shows that over 200,000 immigrants have settled in Alberta between 2011-2016. The population increase has put pressure on post-secondary institutions to accommodate the diverse educational needs of all students. For English as a Second Language (ESL )and newcomer students, NAIT has been active in growing its services and […]