NAIT Alumni

09/01/2026

Did you know that we have scholarships for NAIT grads?

These fall and winter scholarships are available to returning NAIT alumni and to children of NAIT alumni attending NAIT credit certificate, diploma, degree, or apprenticeship programs, courtesy of the NAIT Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund.

Fun fact: When you sign up for the BMO NAIT Mastercard, you support the NAIT Alumni Scholarship Endowment Fund at no additional cost. 🙌

To learn more about the alumni scholarships and BMO NAIT Mastercard, visit nait.ca/alumni/benefits.

08/31/2026

From family trips to getting married to checking out local festivals and travelling the world, our Alumni Association Advisory Committee members did it all this summer! Here are just a few highlights. 👇

08/28/2026

The Alumni Series at Ernest's Dining Room - NAIT is back for its third year! ✨

First up, on September 18, is Christine Sandford (Culinary Arts ‘08) and Roger Letourneau (APP-Cook ‘10), co-owners of Lessig Ferments and Vagabond Pop-ups.

Christine initially was interested in a career in design, but her career interests took an unexpected turn after a trip to Europe. Inspired by the restaurants there, she realized a career in culinary would be the perfect way to blend her passions for creativity, design, food, and entertaining, which led to her enrolling in NAIT’s full-time culinary arts program.

For Roger, before culinary, he considered careers in both accounting and music – one based on his analytical mind and the other on his desire to be creative. But it was through cooking, particularly fermentation, that he discovered a unique way to combine creativity, problem-solving, and precision. An apprenticeship in Paris cemented his passion and opened his eyes to the immense opportunities the culinary world could offer.

Both Christine and Roger know firsthand that career paths are rarely linear, and they hope their experiences will inspire students to explore the many opportunities within the culinary industry. They look forward to returning to campus for the Alumni Series to connect with the next generation of culinary professionals, sharing the lessons, insights, and experiences that have shaped their careers – all while creating a memorable meal for guests.

Spots will go fast for this event – purchase yours here: https://bit.ly/3HmhghL

08/27/2026

Orientation this week has us feeling nostalgic, so we’re sharing a fun photo that’s blast from the past!

Did you know that NAIT used to have a bowling alley on campus? Between 1964 and the late 1980s, the bowling alley was located in the basement of E-wing as part of a recreation area administered by NAITSA. Pinball, billiards, and other games were also available.

08/26/2026

Getting your nails done for the Ooks? Now that’s a true fan. ✨

Fall is almost here, and that means home opener season is just around the corner.

Grab your friends, family, or a fellow NAIT grad and join us in cheering on the Ooks at their home openers.

⚽Women’s Soccer - Saturday, August 29 at 12:00 p.m. vs. Portage College
⚽ Men’s Soccer – Saturday, August 29 at 2:15 p.m. vs. Portage College
🏒 Women’s Hockey – Friday, October 2 at 6:00 p.m. vs. Medicine Hat College
🏐 Women’s Volleyball – Saturday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. vs. Olds College
🏐 Men’s Volleyball – Saturday, October 17 at 8:00 p.m. vs. Olds College
🏒 Men’s Hockey – Saturday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. vs. Portage College
🏀 Women’s Basketball – Friday, October 30 at 6:00 p.m. vs. St. Mary’s University
🏀 Men’s Basketball – Friday, October 30 at 8:00 p.m. vs. St. Mary’s University

Check out the Fan Zone (naitooks.com) for the full schedule and information about purchasing tickets.

08/25/2026

We met Jennifer, Nathan, and Gareth at Open House last October. Jennifer and Gareth graduated from NAIT in the 1990s and early 2000s, and now their son Nathan is following in their footsteps, having enrolled in Architectural Technology this fall. There’s nothing better than welcoming the next generation of students to campus and seeing the strong family ties to NAIT. 💙

Good luck with your first semester, Nathan!

08/21/2026

Have you checked out O-day’min Park downtown yet?

NAIT alumnus Matt Sloan (Landscape Architectural Technology ‘07), senior landscape architect with the City of Edmonton, helped lead the transformation of O-day’min Park, a $48.6-million project designed to bring people together through green space, public art, recreation, and community connection. From a unique strawberry-shaped lighting installation to a playground, dog park, and year-round gathering spaces, O-day’min Park is helping reshape the heart of downtown Edmonton.

Read the full story. ⬇️

Senior landscape architect Matt Sloan led “once in a lifetime” project

08/20/2026

In celebration of Orientation being next week, here's a fun throwback to Welcome Week in the 1990s! Do you remember your first few weeks at NAIT? What stands out as a top memory?

08/19/2026

Dr. Ray Rajotte, a member of NAIT’s first graduating class of Medical X-Ray Technology in 1965, recently had the opportunity to see the latest Da Vinci robotic surgical system at the Ray Rajotte Surgical Medical Research Institute.

A pioneer in medical research, Dr. Rajotte has built an extraordinary career as a collaborator, leader, and mentor, earning international recognition for his contributions to type 1 diabetes research. He was instrumental in starting the Alberta Diabetes Foundation, where he remains an active board member as Director Emeritus. Over the decades, he has witnessed remarkable advances in medicine and health-care technology, making this firsthand look at cutting-edge robotic surgery especially meaningful.

Dr. Rajotte’s lifelong dedication to innovation, research, and improving patient care continues to inspire, and we are incredibly proud to call him a member of our alumni community. 💙

08/18/2026

Did you know that NAIT grads have access to preferred rates on car insurance with our affinity program partner, TD Insurance? Learn more and get a quote: tdinsurance.com/affinity/naitalumni