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SUMMARY:2026 BCIT Alumni Association Annual General Meeting (AGM) & Feature Presentation
DESCRIPTION:BCIT alumni are invited to attend the BCIT Alumni Association’s 2026 BCIT Alumni Association Annual General Meeting and Feature Presentation on Thursday\, June 4\, 2026. \nJoin fellow alumni for an engaging evening of networking\, learning\, and community. Enjoy complimentary food and refreshments\, update your professional headshot at our photobooth\, and gain valuable insights from a dynamic leadership presentation designed to inspire you at every stage of your career. \n\nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, June 4\, 2026\nTime: 5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.\nLocation: BCIT Tech Collider\, Downtown Campus\, 2nd Floor\, 555 Seymour Street\, Vancouver\, BC\nPrice: Free\nDress: Business Casual \nComplimentary food and drinks will be provided. \nRegister by May 28\, 2026 \n\nAnnual General Meeting\nDuring the AGM\, members will be asked to vote on a set of proposed bylaw updates. \nTo support informed participation\, we encourage all alumni to review the full details in advance: \nView proposed bylaw updates \n  \nSubmit Your Questions in Advance \nAlumni are invited to submit questions about the proposed bylaw updates ahead of the AGM. Submitted questions may be addressed during the meeting. \nSubmit a question \n\nSummary of proposed bylaw changes\nThe updates introduce a small number of targeted revisions to improve clarity and accuracy in the Association’s governance\, while preserving its purpose and member rights. \nWhat remains unchanged: \n\nThe Association’s purpose and mandate\nOne class of voting membership\nNo annual membership dues\nMembers elect Directors\nDirectors and officers serve on a volunteer basis\nAssociation funds are used solely to advance its purpose\n\nWhat is being updated: \n\nMembership definition: Clarifies a BCIT credential as a minimum of 15 credits (no change to member rights or eligibility)\nBoard composition: Provides clarity on Board structure\, including elected and appointed Directors\, a Student Association representative\, and the immediate Past President\nCommittee leadership: Formalizes the Board’s role in appointing Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs\n\nThese updates are intended to ensure the bylaws remain clear\, accurate\, and reflective of current practices. \n\nDetailed Agenda\n5:00 p.m. – Registration\, Networking Reception\, and Complimentary Headshot Photobooth\n6:00 p.m. – AGM and Feature Presentation\n7:45 p.m. – Dessert Reception \n\nFeature Presentation\nLeadership Excellence – Leading with Purpose at Every Stage of Your Career \nLeadership is not defined by title\, tenure\, or age. It is shaped by values\, decisions\, and the ability to inspire others through change. \nSPEAKERS \nMike Battistel\, President\, Cascadia Windows & Doors\nArchitectural Building Engineering Technology\, 2019 \nMike Battistel is an industry innovator and president of Cascadia Windows & Doors who has led his company to earn over 50 industry awards and a top 10 ranking among the most innovative companies in British Columbia by BC Business. Under his leadership\, Cascadia has become known for Net Zero Building Technology and for developing some of the highest environmentally sustainable performance building envelope products in the industry. A proud BCIT alumnus of the Carpentry and Architectural Building Technology programs\, Mike has hired over 400 BCIT graduates and volunteers on the BCIT Alumni Association board of directors. \nAndy and Jessica Nguyen\, Co-founders\, Bak’d Cookies \nAndy and Jessica Nguyen are the sibling co-founders of BAK’D Cookies\, a Metro Vancouver brand built on resilience and complementary entrepreneurial leadership. Launched during the early days of the COVID pandemic\, the business emerged when Jessica’s post-graduation plans shifted and Andy\, then a teenage baker\, turned his passion for food science into opportunity. Together\, they combined strategy and creativity to grow BAK’D from home-baked batches into a beloved cookie brand. Jessica leads business strategy\, branding\, and partnerships\, while Andy drives product development and operations. Their people-first\, community-focused approach culminated in the opening of BAK’D’s New Westminster storefront in 2024. \nCarolynn Ryan\, Senior Vice-President\, People & Chief Human Resources Officer\, BC Hydro\nHuman Resource Management\, 1998 \nCarolynn Ryan is an accomplished and versatile human resources leader with 25+ years’ experience in human resource\, organizational\, change and talent management disciplines including recruitment\, job evaluation\, learning\, compensation\, employment equity\, and human rights. \nAs the Senior Vice-President\, People & Chief Human Resources Officer at BC Hydro\, Carolynn lives by the motto “lead\, learn\, share” recognizing that when we lead by example\, learn from one another are open to sharing our knowledge and experience\, we all grow. \nCarolynn has a Master of Industrial Relations\, Human Resource Management and Labour Relations\, from Queens University\, a Human Resource Management Certificate\, from British Columbia Institute of Technology\, and a Bachelor of Arts\, Psychology\, from University of British Columbia. \nMODERATOR \nKenton Low\nDean\, School of Business + Media \nWith an executive career spanning global organizations including The Walt Disney Company\, Vivendi\, Ritchie Bros.\, and Vancity\, Kenton brings a strategic and results-driven perspective shaped by leading high-performing teams\, navigating complex change\, and building strong organizational cultures. Drawing upon his depth of experience\, he will guide the panel through an engaging discussion on how leadership excellence is developed over time and strengthened through challenge\, reflection\, and purposeful action. \n\nDoor Prizes\nAttendees are eligible to win exciting door prizes valued at over $3\,000! \nIncrease your chances of winning by bringing non-perishable food items in support of the BCIT Student Association’s Food Pantry. Each donation earns additional prize entries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Sponsors\n\nPrize Sponsors
URL:https://www.bcit.ca/event/2026-bcit-alumni-association-annual-general-meeting-agm-feature-presentation/
LOCATION:Downtown Campus\, Tech Collider\, 555 Seymour St.\, Vancouver\, BC\, V6B 3H6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Alumni
ORGANIZER;CN="Alumni Association":MAILTO:alumni@bcit.ca
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SUMMARY:Clinical Trainers' Workshop 2026
DESCRIPTION:Holding Space for Learning:\nPreparing Yourself\, Your Team & Your Students for Clinical Education\n  \nJoin us for this year’s Clinical Trainers’ Workshop\, designed to support and empower the dedicated clinical partners who guide and mentor our students across hospitals and clinicals throughout the province. This engaging and practical session invites participants to reflect on what it truly means to “hold space” for learning in today’s complex clinical environments. \nThrough a series of thought-provoking presentations\, our speakers will explore key themes that shape effective clinical education\, including fostering emotional readiness & psychological safety\, supporting learner development across the clinical continuum\, embracing the natural “messiness” of learning\, strengthening teaching through the thoughtful use of formative and summative feedback\, and managing student progress and outcomes. \nWhether you are new to clinical teaching or an experienced educator\, this workshop offers valuable insights\, tools\, and shared perspectives to enhance your practice and support meaningful learning experiences for your students and teams. \nThis workshop is always highly subscribed with available seats filling fast — Register now to secure your spot. \nDate: Monday\, November 9th\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Registration opens 8:30 AM) \nLocation:  SE02- Townsquare A & B (in-person with recording option) \nTo Register: \nRegistration must be through the registration form below.\n**Important: Please do NOT reply to the invite email to register. \nRegistration confirmation will be sent by email. If you do not receive confirmation\, please email: leanna_wong@bcit.ca \nDue to limited space\, surplus applications will be placed on a waitlist and applicants will be notified via email as space becomes available.  If registrants are unable to attend the seminar\, please notify Leanna Wong (email above) soon as possible to provide opportunity for those on the waitlist. \nRegistration deadline: October 9th\, 2026 \nOther: Lunch\, coffee and workshop materials are provided \nCost: There is no registration cost. All attendees will be responsible for pay-by-stall parking if driving to BCIT Campus. \n  \nThis event is a partnership with BCIT Alumni and your name and contact information will be forwarded to the alumni association.*\n\n\n*Information Collection Notice\nYour personal information will be used to track event registration and send you event reminders. This information will also be shared with the Alumni office to track engagement. If you are alumni\, this information may be used to inform you about the benefits of BCIT and BCIT Alumni Association career\, educational\, volunteer\, networking\, award\, and social programs; provide you with information about alumni benefits and services; facilitate alumni participation in research projects\, surveys\, and fundraising and development activities; and administer elections for Institute and Alumni Association governing bodies. Your contact information may also be disclosed\, under strict confidentiality agreements\, to third party service providers solely for the provision of mailing or telephone services on behalf of BCIT or the BCIT Alumni Association.\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.bcit.ca/event/clinical-trainers-workshop-2026/
LOCATION:Building SE02\, TownSquare A/B\, 3700 Willingdon Avenue\, Burnaby\, BC\, V5G 3H2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Health Sciences,School of Health Sciences
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