Media Advisory Archives

December 2009

• Eco-friendly air compressor wins this year’s novaNAIT Challenge December 17, 2009
• Alberta Milk recipe cards soon to feature student recipes December 10, 2009
• NAIT staff and students “Share the Warmth” December 09, 2009
• NAIT Ooks Stick it to Cancer in third annual fundraiser December 04, 2009

November 2009

• NAIT photography students sell their works for charity November 24, 2009
• Pig tracker takes home the bacon - $20,000 HATCH prize November 17, 2009
• Interactive event challenges students to pursue their potential November 16, 2009
• NAIT Students Get Hands On Learning at Habitat for Humanity November 16, 2009
• Digital media students team up with NAIT incubator client to produce not-for-profit ski documentary November 16, 2009
• Budding business minds get inspiration from successful peers November 13, 2009
• NAIT’s new Entrepreneur in Residence to meet with Canada’s Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism November 12, 2009
• Students get a taste of Italy from one of the best November 03, 2009
• Girl Guides Explore Technology Careers at NAIT November 03, 2009

October 2009

• Renowned expert on school shootings training NAIT staff October 20, 2009
• Students prepare Thanksgiving dinner for Boyle Street October 06, 2009

September 2009

• NAIT Open House to draw Huge Crowds September 30, 2009
• Bridge Building Competition September 24, 2009
• Aboriginal Awareness week kicks off with tipi raising September 18, 2009
• Raising the level of knowlege of NAIT faculity by bringing in world renowned baker September 11, 2009
• Oiling the cogs of incubation in a tough economy September 10, 2009

August 2009

• Students “Gear Up” for the year by getting connected August 20, 2009
• Summer camp allows teens to test drive health careers August 13, 2009

July 2009

• Foodies put through the paces in boot camps July 15, 2009
• Governor General of Canada coming to NAIT July 14, 2009
• Students from Hobbema and McCauley find hope at NAIT July 14, 2009
• Avro Arrow Model Refurbishment Complete July 09, 2009
• High School students get a head start in power engineering July 07, 2009

June 2009

• NAIT Welcomes Peace Officers June 25, 2009
• Millwright students repair “Big Bike” for charity June 04, 2009
• Pedal powered smoothie maker part of eco-commuter event June 03, 2009

May 2009

• NAIT Students Restore Avro Arrow May 27, 2009
• Photo opt with the winner of the Canada-Wide Science Fair May 26, 2009
• Teen’s pet monitor now a working prototype ready for demo May 25, 2009
• NAIT Honours Two Outstanding Alumni May 15, 2009
• NAIT students build custom BBQ for Boyle Street Community Services May 15, 2009
• NAIT offers $10 teeth cleaning for kids May 05, 2009
• 100 junior high girls getting pumped up on good health May 04, 2009

April 2009

• NAIT’s Got Soul – staff rally behind colleague April 30, 2009
• First Cpl. Bryce Keller M.M.V. Memorial Bursary awarded April 29, 2009
• Photographic technology students exhibit at TU Gallery April 28, 2009
• Photographic technology graduate showcase April 27, 2009
• Do-it-yourself concrete countertop course April 23, 2009
• HATCHing a student business contest April 20, 2009
• Almost an entire grad class goes bald for a classmate April 17, 2009
• Young scientists invade NAIT April 16, 2009
• Petroleum Engineering Technology Industry Day April 14, 2009
• Climb Mousetrap Climb! April 07, 2009
• Learn to save a life in 22 minutes April 03, 2009

March 2009

• Construction students build the “Bubble of Doom” March 31, 2009
• Students help recruit Alberta C.O.P.S. on campus March 31, 2009
• Students give Mustard Seed Church van a make-over March 25, 2009
• Dragon’s Den star Arlene Dickinson comes to NAIT March 24, 2009
• Bollywood style film premiers at NAIT’s Shaw Theatre March 24, 2009
• Students Design Sustainability display for Home and Garden Show March 16, 2009
• Students from Canada’s far north explore NAIT March 12, 2009
• JR Shaw School of Business students try speed recruiting March 10, 2009
• Live music from Madagascar welcomes guests to NAIT Cruise March 05, 2009

February 2009

• Students from Madagascar at NAIT to perfect their practical skills February 19, 2009
• Helping parents become better career coaches February 06, 2009
• Architectural students at NAIT take part in a competition to redesign the storefronts of local businesses February 04, 2009

January 2009

• NAIT Ooks Get a New Look January 27, 2009
• Over 100 companies recruiting students at NAIT Career Fair January 23, 2009
• Budding robotics engineers invade NAIT January 21, 2009

December 2008

• NAIT’s Millwork and Carpentry students take part in annual J. P. Mitchell 2 x 4 challenge in which they produce stunning works from one piece of wood December 17, 2008
• NAIT staff and students "Share the Warmth" December 15, 2008
• Local law firm and NAIT team up to serve Christmas lunch to school children in a high needs area of the city December 11, 2008
• Paramedic students put lifesaving theory to the test December 08, 2008
• NAIT Business students host schmoozing event at Ernest's December 05, 2008

November 2008

• NAIT Ooks Stick it to Cancer November 28, 2008
• NAIT's Photographic Technology students sell their prints to raise money for charity November 25, 2008
• NAIT women’s basketball team sets up pilot basketball residency program at St. Gerard Elementary School – teaching students from K – 6 how to play basketball November 17, 2008
• NAIT’s personal fitness training students put paramedic students through the paces to prepare them for workplace stress November 17, 2008
• New line of woodworking equipment built for people in wheelchairs benefits NAIT student November 14, 2008
• NAIT students sell $1 candy canes to raise money for “Kyle’s Joy Cart” November 14, 2008
• NAIT students compete in 10th annual Culinary Arts competition this weekend November 06, 2008
• Soldier’s widow sets up a memorial bursary at NAIT November 06, 2008
• NAIT Business students get a few pointers on how to dress for success on a budget November 04, 2008

October 2008

• Suncor's Rick George to be named Distinguished Friend of NAIT October 22, 2008
• NAIT's Construction Engineering Technology students help out with Habitat for Humanity Build October 20, 2008
• Haas breaks tradition by holding its Demo Day at NAIT October 17, 2008
• NAIT's Club Culinaire students whip up hearty Thanksgiving meal for 1600 inner city residents October 09, 2008
• Culinary Team NAIT takes on the world October 09, 2008

September 2008

• NAIT's Annual Open House takes place this Friday and Saturday September 30, 2008
• Annual Bridge Building Competition takes place this weekend September 24, 2008
• NAIT celebrates its cultural diversity with Aboriginal Awareness Week September 11, 2008
• Marathon practice session for Culinary Team NAIT September 10, 2008
• Finning and the Caterpillar Foundation invest millions in NAIT September 04, 2008

August 2008

• Welcome New Student Night kicks off at NAIT on Monday Night August 15, 2008
• NAIT hosts graduation ceremony for a group from Saudi Arabia August 14, 2008
• Summer camp allows teens to test drive 20 health careers August 07, 2008

July 2008

• It's a pressure cooker for foodies at NAIT this summer as Culinary and Pastry Boot Camps begin July 16, 2008

June 2008

• Ironworker apprentices face off in some friendly competitions at NAIT this weekend - like racing up 35-foot columns June 20, 2008
• Alternative Building Week at NAIT’s Fairview Campus June 19, 2008
• NAIT shares its recruitment opportunities at the Global Petroleum Show in Calgary June 09, 2008
• NAIT staff members volunteer their time to create a beautiful statue at new Women Building Futures site June 06, 2008
• Improving business productivity with RFID June 05, 2008
• World renowned artisan bakers come to NAIT to showcase their expertise June 02, 2008

May 2008

• NAIT instructor raises money to raise dental health awareness at inner city school May 30, 2008
• Green chemistry, science demonstrations and an energy debate are on the agenda May 23, 2008
• NAIT offers $10 teeth cleaning and fluoride for children May 01, 2008

April 2008

• Canine speed and agility showcased at NAIT April 27, 2008
• Master Chef from Italy visits NAIT to teach students the fine art of Tuscany Cooking April 15, 2008
• Budding scientists strut their stuff at the Edmonton Regional Science Fair April 12, 2008
• NAIT honours its top athletes April 11, 2008
• NAIT Graphic Sign Arts students wrap a van for charity April 10, 2008
• NAIT smashes its $50-million Building on Demand fundraising goal April 09, 2008
• NAIT's Petroleum Engineering Technology students host Industry Day featuring a 40-foot long driving simulator and fire trucks that pump 8,000 litres of water a minute April 03, 2008
• NAIT students go green at the Edmonton Home and Garden Show April 01, 2008

March 2008

• NAIT launches a Career-in-a-Year Expo March 29, 2008
• NAIT students use construction know how to build 'Bubble of Doom' March 25, 2008
• Aboriginal students from Nunavut visit NAIT next week to shadow students in various programs March 24, 2008
• Brothers preparing to circle the globe by motorcycle head to NAIT’s Fairview campus for hands on training March 15, 2008
• NAIT students design computer programs for St. Albert food bank March 14, 2008
• NAIT partners with a world leader to create a world class machinist training centre March 14, 2008
• NAIT students design computer programs for St. Albert food bank March 13, 2008
• Business students whip up 200 sandwiches for the homeless, then deliver food to the Bissell Centre March 11, 2008
• NAIT offers a free basketball clinic for kids at the Boys and Girls Club March 11, 2008
• College Chicks kickin’ it for Charity March 08, 2008
• Master Baker comes to NAIT March 04, 2008
• Heart Transplant Recipient and Triathlete talks to NAIT students about the benefits of Personal Fitness Trainers March 04, 2008
• RFID in the Oilfield – NAIT shares its expertise with top executives March 03, 2008

February 2008

• NAIT Cruise sets sail this weekend February 28, 2008
• NAIT's funked up Chevy HHR to be on display at Edmonton Motorshow this week February 27, 2008
• NAIT students raise money for Canadian Cancer Society with head shaving event February 27, 2008
• Portraits of past NAIT presidents unveiled February 27, 2008
• NAIT students have some fun with Valentine's Day themed Dodge Ball Tournament February 13, 2008
• NAIT staff member teaches class on cooking for the hurried, harried and hungry February 06, 2008
• Edmonton Heart Safe Expands to Include NAIT February 05, 2008
• German Master Butcher comes to NAIT to show students how to cut meat using European flair February 04, 2008
• NAIT hosts Information Week from Feb 4-7 February 01, 2008
• Blacksmith course: students learn how to forge wrought iron and steel to create works of art February 01, 2008

January 2008

• More than 125 companies will be at NAIT’s Career Fair this Tuesday – hoping to make an impression on NAIT grads January 29, 2008
• Budding robotics engineers invade NAIT hoping to qualify for the First Lego League World championships January 26, 2008
• Angus Watt invited to NAIT to inspire the future stars of the financial world January 17, 2008
• NAIT Culinary Arts staff compete in an ice carving competition January 12, 2008
• Edmonton Oilers’ Community Foundation backs athletics and education January 11, 2008

December 2007

• NAIT staff and students get into the Christmas spirit December 20, 2007
• NAIT staff team up with an Edmonton business to cook up a festive meal for inner city students December 13, 2007
• It’s a wrap! NAIT Graphic sign arts students learn alongside industry December 11, 2007
• Home customizing software developed by NAIT students December 07, 2007
• NAIT women’s soccer team pitches in to help Edmonton Special Olympics December 06, 2007
• NAIT Ooks Stick it to Cancer December 04, 2007

November 2007

• NAIT photography students sell their works for charity November 29, 2007
• NAIT celebrates opening of Shell Manufacturing Centre November 29, 2007
• Alberta’s Lieutenant Governor comes to NAIT to inspire new Canadians November 23, 2007
• NAIT hosts Girl Guides on National Technology Day November 06, 2007
• The JR Shaw School of Business is celebrating a first! November 02, 2007

October 2007

• NAIT gets into the Halloween spirit with costumed Dodge Ball tournament and pumpkin carving contest October 30, 2007
• NAIT students to build homes with Habitat for Humanity October 22, 2007
• NAIT’s annual Open House takes place this week October 12, 2007
• NAIT students bake thousands of cookies to donate to the Scarecrow Festival October 11, 2007
• NAIT’s Club Culinaire helps prepare a Thanksgiving feast for Edmonton’s less fortunate October 08, 2007
• Imperial Oil donates $1 million to NAIT October 02, 2007

September 2007

• NAIT students learn the ropes in weekend Bridge Building Competition September 29, 2007
• NAIT Athletics honours past greats! September 28, 2007
• NAIT Alumni Reunion takes place this weekend September 28, 2007
• NAIT throws a Halo 3 Party! September 25, 2007
• Susan Aglukark to be the keynote speaker at the opening ceremonies for NAIT’s Aboriginal Awareness Week September 23, 2007
• A ribbon cutting doesn't cut it; NAIT throws a big bash to show off its two new stunning state-of-the-art training facilities which will significantly increase our country’s training capacity September 18, 2007
• NAIT Counselling Services holds seminars on how to deal with procrastination and stress management September 18, 2007
• NAIT takes teaching to another world; Dr. Sam Shaw, NAIT’s President and CEO, leads the way to Second Life September 17, 2007
• NAIT Counselling Services helps students with study tips, memory exercises, and exam stress September 06, 2007

August 2007

• NAIT's St. Albert campus expands health-related programming August 27, 2007
• St. Albert Campus Programming Expansion August 22, 2007
• Welcome Week kicks off at NAIT August 20, 2007
• Health Sciences Camp August 20, 2007

July 2007

• NAIT's campus bookstore gets caught up in Potter Mania July 19, 2007
• NAIT staff member realizing a dream - his first solo art exhibit July 12, 2007

June 2007

• NAIT staff and students finish playhouse for young boy's Make-A-Wish dream June 26, 2007
• NAIT business students compete in Monopoly tournament to win one year of free tuition June 15, 2007
• NAIT staff collect thousands of books to send to African children June 01, 2007

May 2007

• NAIT staff pitch in to help build a Habitat for Humanity Home May 23, 2007
• Research & Innovation Forum held at NAIT May 22, 2007
• Apprentices expected to camp out to try and secure a training spot at NAIT - Media Advisory May 14, 2007

April 2007

• Kids battling cancer will have a dream day thanks to NAIT’s Aviation Pilot Training Program and Le Club Culinaire. April 20, 2007
• Literacy & Learning Day 2007 – Media Advisory April 20, 2007
• NAIT students and high school students showcase their creativity in a 2 x 4 challenge to win big money April 13, 2007
• Students flock to NAIT this weekend for the Edmonton Regional Science Fair - Media Advisory April 13, 2007
• NAIT Petroleum Engineering Technology students' Industry Day will feature various equipment over 40 feet tall April 13, 2007
• An Edmonton Engineering company shows its commitment to improving our community by making a significant donation to NAIT - Media Advisory April 04, 2007
• NAIT students to be awarded monetary prizes for their cutting-edge research ideas April 02, 2007
• NAIT students host career seminar that looks at how to climb the corporate ladder and how to make a great first impression April 02, 2007

March 2007

• NAIT staff and students work together to raise money for cancer research with 'Cash for the Stache' March 30, 2007
• “The Bubble of Doom”… Construction Engineering students have a ball learning March 20, 2007
• NAIT students teach K-12 classes about worms, slugs, bears and the importance of poop in the ecosystem March 19, 2007
• NAIT Landscape Architectural Technology students showcase their talents at the Edmonton Home & Garden Show with a “Green” design March 19, 2007
• The urgent need for skilled workers in the homebuilder trades leads to the establishment of a $500,000 Scholarship Endowment Fund - Media Advisory March 15, 2007
• Guests boarding the NAIT Cruise to the United Arab Emirates will pass through a replica of a famous Dubai hotel built by students - Media Advisory March 02, 2007

February 2007

• NAIT students compete to funk up 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt - Media Advisory February 26, 2007
• NAIT woodworking students come to the aid of the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters - Media Advisory February 15, 2007
• NAIT students prepare lunch for inner city seniors - Media Advisory February 15, 2007
• Is your newsroom looking for new twist on the standard Valentine’s Day story? How about tips on how to better communicate with your loved one. - Media Advisory February 14, 2007
• NAITSA’S STREET HOCKEY CLASSIC:Prized Oilers' tickets are up for grabs as hockey nuts brave the cold to play Canada’s favorite pastime - Media Advisory February 09, 2007
• Learn more about NAIT at Information Week February 02, 2007

January 2007

• Tackling the skilled labour shortage: NAIT's President and CEO addresses the Calgary Chamber of Commerce January 30, 2007
• Lego Competition January 27, 2007
• Aboriginal Alumni Event January 18, 2007
• Welding Automation Event January 16, 2007
• NAIT students design dream playhouse for eight-year-old boy from Make-A-Wish Foundation January 15, 2007

December 2006

• Share the Warmth December 21, 2006

November 2006

• Jasper and Archbishop O’Leary High Schools take part in inaugural Inukshuk Building Competition at NAIT November 24, 2006
• NAIT reveals exact location and more details of new south campus - Media Advisory November 23, 2006
• NAIT Hosts Largest-Ever Career Fair November 23, 2006
• NAIT Hosts Canadian Citizenship Ceremony November 21, 2006
• NAIT students compete in annual Culinary Arts competition - Toque Demagny - Media Advisory November 03, 2006
• All of NAIT’s common areas go wireless November 02, 2006
• Health Informatics Bootcamp being held this week November 01, 2006
• Pathfinders visit NAIT to learn more about technology careers during National Technology Week - Media Advisory November 01, 2006

October 2006

• Chinese students at NAIT celebrate the creation of their own student association - Media Advisory October 27, 2006
• NAIT students to build homes with Habitat for Humanity October 24, 2006
• NAIT & the Running Room help raise money for VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) this weekend October 24, 2006
• Petro-Canada invests $2 million in NAIT October 18, 2006
• NAIT amongst top 25 employers in Alberta October 16, 2006
• NAIT hosts free seminars on how to protect children from Internet predators October 11, 2006
• Come to NAIT’s Open House and win a trip to Disneyland, a home stereo system, or Oilers tickets October 03, 2006

September 2006

• NAIT Bridge Building Competition this Saturday September 30, 2006
• NAIT opens training centre in Bonnyville September 27, 2006
• Backgrounder - NAIT opens training centre in Bonnyville September 27, 2006
• NAIT Kicks Off Aboriginal Awareness Week Celebrations September 17, 2006
• Google Earth’s Chief Technology Officer to be keynote speaker at NAIT’s GIS Earth Day Nov. 16 September 15, 2006
• NAIT officially opens new Waiward Centre for Steel Technologies - Media Advisory September 07, 2006
• NAIT officially opens new state-of-the art Waiward Centre for Steel Technologies September 07, 2006
• NAIT’s ‘Ride to Fairview’ takes place this weekend and will raise funds for Toys for Tots - Media Advisory September 03, 2006