From competing on Top Chef Canada to the pursuit of an Olympic dream, these SAIT graduates are our bright lights and big achievers from the past year.
December 13, 2018
From competing on Top Chef Canada to the pursuit of an Olympic dream, these SAIT graduates are our bright lights and big achievers from the past year.
Breaking glass and making it into something new is one of Michelle Atkinson’s (New Media Production and Design ’03) favourite past times. As the founder and artisan behind Jewelnotes, the SAIT grad creates jewelry, home décor and one-of-a-kind art with the delicate material. Following her dad’s...
A familiar moment of silence, then a trumpet sounds to honour the lives of fallen soldiers ― each Remembrance Day these rituals remind us of stories of war, loss and sacrifice. While the history of the Second World War has been documented in great detail, many personal stories are left untold, and countless...
There’s plenty of ongoing debate around pipeline safety, and a lot riding on getting it right — for the industry, the environment and all who live off the land. Knowing how pipeline projects work can be eye-opening. Understanding the regulations that govern the industry, the inherent risks and what...
In a world where almost any information you could possibly want is only a click away, the increasing importance of public libraries might seem like a fairy tale. But across Alberta, the number of library cardholders is skyrocketing and the Calgary Public Library alone has nearly 670,000 active library...
Libraries are being reimagined into lively and dynamic community spaces, as shown with the recent opening of Calgary’s new Central Library. This is how SAIT’s Library Information Technology (LIT) program has stayed relevant in a world of fast-paced technology and artificial intelligence....
Much of my career has been spent photographing things that are about to disappear. That was certainly true when I was photographing Calgary’s East Village between 2004 and 2009. Photographs from that time chronicle the final days of an unholy trinity: The King Edward, St. Louis and Cecil hotels...
CBN is a secure shop, and that’s one of the things that makes us unique. In the course of a typical day, I might be working with clients who need to print sophisticated and sensitive documents including stock certificates, lottery tickets, or tickets for NFL and Major League Baseball teams. Essentially...
In his first national race as a SAIT Trojan, Trevor Hofbauer finished just 75th in a field of 112 runners. He had started running to maintain a healthy lifestyle, but the unfavourable result inflamed his competitive spirit. Today the 26-year-old has achieved elite status in Canadian half marathon and marathon...
Around the globe, urbanization is leading to the construction of ever-higher commercial and residential buildings. This is a feasible strategy for housing large populations in small geographic areas but, in an emergency, tall buildings can severely compromise rescue efforts. The consequences can be fatal....
