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The article reviews the architecture of Northern Alberta Institute of Technology.

The article offers information on various universities and colleges, and technical institutes in Alberta. It mentions that University of Alberta (U of A) has been the leading university in the county and has been named as one of Canada's Top 50 Green Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. It says that Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) has offered nanotechnology course which provides skills for electronics, biochemistry, and nanotechnology industries.

The article relates the experiences of the author, a staff member of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) McNally Library, from being involved in library projects in Argentina and Cuba. The author's role in the Virtual Library Project at the Instituto Argentino del Petroleo y del Gas was to provide cataloguing training and to serve as a consultant in the design of the INMAGIC database. She was also able to share ideas in solving software problems.

The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, and particularly its Aboriginal population, celebrated the grand opening of a new Aboriginal student center at the institutes' main campus in Edmonton, Alberta, on December 2. The center is just one part of a larger campaign called the Aboriginal Educational Success Initiative, chaired by Mel Benson, a recent winner of the National Aboriginal Achievement Award in the business and commerce category. A generous donation of $1 million from EnCana Corp., a multi-billion player in the oil and gas industry, helped make the student center a reality.

The article offers news briefs in the higher education sector worldwide as of September 2016. The University of Calgary in Alberta, the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, and Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) launched the academic search engine metaBUS. The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania introduced the Penn Wharton Budget Model. The online platform Merit updated its system.

The article looks at historical events that took place on certain days in April and May throughout history including the adoption of the Catholic Emancipation Act in Prince Edward Island in 1830, the founding of Guelph, Ontario in 1879, and the opening of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in 1963.

The article reports that cutting tools manufacturer Sandvik Coromant and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) are continuing their partnership until 2022, that concerns the Machinist programs for hands-on training, machine time and course-work.

A calendar of events that lists exhibitions and entertainment shows in Alberta from July-September 2007 is presented. The opera "Street Scene" will be staged at the Edmonton Timms Centre for the Arts until July 2. The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) Advanced Woodworking & Furniture Design Student Exhibition is scheduled through July 17. A benefit performance entitled "Hip Hop for Hope: Double Time" will be held on July 27-28.

The article reports on the 5th annual aboriginal cultural day celebrations of Edmonton, Alberta-based Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) held on February 6, 2004 in Alberta. The celebration included presentation of the annual Thelma Chalifoux Award. Aboriginal liaison coordinator Eva Stang said five years have really made a difference at the school in regard to community participation in the event. Stang sees a lot of aboriginal students at the school each year and is heartened by the increase in aboriginal student enrolment. The Chalifoux award was presented to EnCana Corp., a Calgary firm recognized for their donation of $500,000 for the construction of the aboriginal student center at NAIT.

Profiles Eva Stang, aboriginal liaison coordinator at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Recognition of Stang with the 'Alberta Venture' magazine Customer Service-External Award; Qualifications for the award; Relationship between Stang and the students.

The article reports that the students of Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) of Alberta, has introduced the feta, the mozzarella and the brie line of cheeses in a cheesemaking course, as of April 2014 and presents views of Allan Roote, NAIT instructor, on the cheese production.

The article profiles Jacob Pelleter who is a pasticier and an award winner in a three-person group who competed to create a cake for Queen Elizabeth II during her visit for Alberta's centennial in 2005. It states that he enrolled in a two-year Culinary Arts program at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton, Alberta. It also mentions his passion in French-inspired pastry and dream of opening a small late night dessert bar.

The article profiles Jesse van der Werf who went to Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Alberta to get his heavy duty mechanic's license and completed his apprenticeship training with Wajax Equipment. It states his employment at Dutchmen Equipment Ltd. who runs a fleet of service trucks for mining and agriculture industries. It also mentions his passion to farm and grow cash crops and his being a savvy entrepreneur.

The article profiles 25-year-old Chelsea Bird who is a radio co-host and volunteer. It states that Bird studied drama at the University of Saskatchewan, withdrew after two years and went to Thailand helping in a local school. It mentions that she got her Radio and Television Broadcasting diploma at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton. It also emphasizes that she won the Miss Earth Alberta title in July 2013 and first runner-up at the Miss Earth Canada pageant.

The article profiles 23-year-old Shant Chakmakian who is a three-time serial graduate of Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and information technology (IT) specialist at computer technology support company SC Systems Ltd. It states Chakmakian's beliefs to adhere best practices in business which includes fostering relationships between clients, staff and vendors. It also mentions he is smart in technology, gifted with leadership skills and dedicated to community service.

The article reports on the accelerated Water and Wastewater Operator program which helped Sheri-Ann Nedland, an Aboriginal student at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, to complete her on-campus final semester in 2013.

Mentions Albertans Adam McKay, Abraham David, and Jason Ewert. How they helped the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology School of Business win a first-place spot in the Green line Investment Challenge, a Canadian competition for finance students; Comment of instructor Pat Latham.

The article reports that the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology is looking for an investment manager for its 29 million Canadian dollar endowment funds.

The article features Characters Fine Dining Chef Shonn Oborowsky from Edmonton, Alberta. Oborowsky's culinary education started at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology's School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts. His formal education was finished at the Centre International de Glion. His approach to cuisine can be credited to his time in Singapore. Information on Characters' menu is also provided.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of studying instrumentation engineering technology at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT).

The article reports on the 510,000-dollar worth of software and port processor library granted to Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) by Gibbs and Associates.

The article reports on foodservice programs that will stimulate the interest of the students in foodservice careers. It cites the pilot project titled "Garden to Table" which reaches primary school students to be acquainted about food. The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) also requires the culinary art students to get 200 hours of field work in summer. According to Perry Michetti, the associate dean at NAIT, they want students to take the program seriously and make a career of it.

This article discusses the work of Ashley Saddleback of the Samson First nation, who is a student at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Alberta. The challenges associated with raising a child and studying in the pre-technology program at the school to prepare for college are described. The courses in the pre-technology program, which are designed to prepare Aboriginal students for postsecondary study, are described.

The article announces that Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) is searching for a manager for its 156 million Canadian dollars endowment. The school's request for proposals were due on November 12, 2008. According to Director of Corporate Services Rick Ellis, NAIT will award a five-year contract with an option for an additional five years. It reveals that NAIT is also planning to have the manager start reporting on December 1, 2008.

The article reports that an Aboriginal Awareness week was held by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) from September 14 to 19, 2008. NAIT has held this special week every year beginning in 2004 when Diana Blackman started it. Stephanie Bean, Aboriginal service Co-coordinator for NAIT, said the week has grown in its size each year, and it has successfully raised awareness of Native American students and faculty.

The article reports that organizers at the Aboriginal Student Center of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) in Edmonton are tracking down aboriginal graduates of programs who want to add their names to the Aboriginal Alumni Chapter of the college. A Celebration of Aboriginal Alumni was conducted. Graduates were encouraged by NAIT Alumni Association president Wayne Lund. A message was delivered by Sandy Sanderson, director of Student Life at the Center.

Focuses on the priority of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) to complete its Aboriginal Student Success Initiative. Areas covered by the initiative; Projects of the initiative; Overall success rate for the NAIT student body.

Features the culinary school Northern Alberta Institute of Technology's School of Hospitality in Edmonton, Alberta. Exploration of the art and science of food; Study about the business side; Demand for the school's two-year diploma program.

Reports on the agreement signed between the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and the Maskwachees Cultural College (MCC) on July 26, 2004 to jointly pursue training opportunities for students. Terms of the agreement; Components of the Aboriginal social work program; Remarks from MCC President Barbara B. Louis on the agreement.

Provides information on the reunion conference for former Northern Alberta Institute of Technology students and instructors sponsored by the Women of the Métis Nation and the Asokan Project on August 20-22, 2004. Activities included in the conference; Purpose of the event; Program in the school that incorporates a lot of Aboriginal teachings into the classes; Main attraction of the reunion weekend event.

Reports on the pilot project launched by a consortium in Canada that aim to uncover the effects of remote education in post secondary schools. Information on the number of students that Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology will enroll for the pilot project; Importance of the project; Companies that are included in the consortium.

Reports on the awards given to TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. by the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Alberta. Basis of selecting an awardee; Background to the establishment of the Senator Chalifoux Award; Amount donated by the company for Aboriginal students.

Focuses on the Awareness Day celebration of Aboriginal Student Council held at Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton. Programs and activities of the event; Participation of young dancers from Prince Charles school in the celebration; Participants of the event.

Focuses on the housing project to the treaty areas in Edmonton, Alberta with Northern Aboriginal Institute of Technology (NAIT). Coordination of NAIT and First Nations Technical Services for the project; Provision of training program about housing issue; Stages for completion of the program.

This section offers international news briefs on the engineering and construction projects as of December 2013. Developer Tony Fung plans to build the Aquis Great Barrier Reef Resort in Cairns. The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) plans to build the NAIT Centre for Applied Technologies in Edmonton, Alberta. A Kai Village mixed-use development on Grand Cayman is planned for construction by the Cayman Islands Government Department of Planning.

The article reports on the selection of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Canada by Johnson Controls to participate in a collaborative training program. Such training program is designed to train the next generation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians. In addition, the company will also team up with the school to educate area high school students about HVAC careers.