Southern Alberta Institute of Technology facts for kids
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| Motto | Incipio Et Erudio |
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Motto in English
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I Take In Hand And Educate |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1916 |
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Academic affiliations
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AACTI, CBIE, CUP, Polytechnics Canada |
| President | David Ross |
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Academic staff
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1,269 |
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Administrative staff
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1,054 |
| Students | 14,364 |
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Other students
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3,955 apprenticeships, 20,822 corporate training, continuing education, camps and other courses, 2,001 Open Studies and upgrading programs |
| Location |
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Canada
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| Colours | Red & white (athletics) Red, white, blue (institute) |
| Nickname | Trojans |
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Sporting affiliations
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CCAA, Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference |
The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) is a special school in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. It's known as a polytechnic institute. SAIT helps students learn skills for many different jobs. They offer over 110 programs in technology, trades, and business.
SAIT started in 1916. This makes it Calgary's second oldest post-secondary school. It was also Canada's first technical school funded by the public.
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SAIT Campuses: Where Learning Happens
SAIT's main campus is on 16 Avenue NW. It has a great view of Downtown Calgary. You can easily get there by CTrain. SAIT also has other campuses around Calgary:
- Mayland Heights: This campus is for students learning about car repair, crane operation, and plumbing.
- Culinary Campus: Located downtown, this campus teaches baking and cooking skills. It also sells tasty food to the public!
- Art Smith Aero Centre: This campus is huge, about 17 acres, at the Calgary International Airport. It's where students learn about transportation.
- Crane and Ironworker Facility: This large building has a working crane shop. It also has crane simulators for practice.
- The Tastemarket by SAIT: This is a downtown restaurant and learning space.
What You Can Study at SAIT
SAIT focuses on teaching skills you can use in a job. They offer many types of programs:
- Degrees: SAIT has a few bachelor's degrees and applied degrees.
- Diplomas and Certificates: They have 86 programs for these.
- Apprenticeships: You can learn 27 different trades here.
- Other Courses: SAIT also has over 1,100 other courses. These include training for companies and fun camps.
SAIT teaches through nine main schools:
- MacPhail School of Energy
- School of Business
- School of Construction
- School of Health and Public Safety
- School of Hospitality and Tourism
- School of Information and Communications Technologies
- School of Manufacturing and Automation
- School of Transportation
- School for Advanced Digital Technology
If you need help with English or want to improve your school grades, the Lamb Learner Success Centre can help. SAIT also works with businesses on new ideas through its Applied Research and Innovation Services (ARIS) team.
Cool Buildings and Places at SAIT
Heritage Hall: A Historic Building
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| Former names | Heart Building |
| Alternative names | Heritage Hall - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology National Historic Site of Canada |
| General information | |
| Status | Used as a post-secondary educational building |
| Type | Educational building |
| Architectural style | Collegiate Gothic style |
| Address | 1301 16th Avenue North West |
| Town or city | Calgary, Alberta |
| Country | Canada |
| Current tenants | Southern Alberta Institute of Technology |
| Construction started | January 18, 1921 |
| Completed | 1922 |
| Cost | CA$174,200 (equivalent to $2,466,672 in 2021) |
| Dimensions | |
| Other dimensions | 340 feet (100 m) across x 90 feet (27 m) deep |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Richard P. Blakey |
| Main contractor | J. McDiarmid Company |
| Official name: Heritage Hall - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology National Historic Site of Canada | |
| Designated: | June 24, 1987 |
| Official name: Heritage Hall of the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology | |
| Designated: | May 31, 1985 |
Heritage Hall is a very important and old building at SAIT. It's even a national historic site!
Building Heritage Hall started in 1921. It was designed by Richard Palin Blakey. The building has a grand entrance with two tall towers. This style is called Collegiate Gothic. It was popular for schools back then. Heritage Hall was finished in 1922.
During World War II, the building was used to train people for wireless communication. Heritage Hall was built on Calgary's North Hill. This way, it could be seen from all over the city. It also offered great views of Calgary.
In 1985, the building was officially named "Heritage Hall." Both the Alberta and Canadian governments have recognized Heritage Hall as a historic place. They noted its role in education and its special architecture.
Student Housing
SAIT has two modern high-rise buildings for students to live in. They are located on the main campus.
Campus Centre
The old Campus Centre used to have a coffee shop, gym, and even a bowling alley. That building is now being taken down. A new Campus Centre is being built and should be ready by 2025.
Stan Grad Centre
This is a main building on campus. It has places to eat, study areas, classrooms, and the school bookstore. It also has the library.
Other Buildings on Campus
SAIT has many other important buildings, including:
- Aldred Centre
- John Ware building
- E.H. Crandell building
- Cenovus Energy Centre
- Johnson-Cobbe Energy Centre
- Senator Burns building
- Eugene Coste building
- Thomas Riley building
SAIT Sports Teams: The Trojans
SAIT has many sports teams, and they are all called the SAIT Trojans! They compete in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference. SAIT has teams for basketball, curling, soccer, cross country running, hockey, and volleyball.
SAIT's Achievements
SAIT is recognized as a top school. In 2021, SAIT's School of Business was ranked among the top 100 business schools worldwide by CEOWORLD Magazine. It was one of only three Canadian schools on the list.
Also in 2021, CEOWORLD Magazine named SAIT the number one hospitality school in Canada. They also said SAIT's School of Hospitality and Tourism was Canada's best culinary school.
Famous People Who Went to SAIT
Many interesting people have studied at SAIT, including:
- Laureen Harper, whose husband was a former Prime Minister of Canada.
- Ted Godwin, a famous artist.
- Colin Low, a well-known filmmaker.
- Jonathan Scott, co-host of the TV show Property Brothers.
- Many politicians and athletes.
SAIT's Coat of Arms
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SAIT has its own special coat of arms. It was given to them in 2009. It includes symbols like a lightning bolt, a wolf, and dragons. The motto "Incipio Et Erudio" means "I Take In Hand And Educate."
Images for kids
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The Clayton Carroll Automotive Centre at SAIT.
See also
- Education in Alberta
- List of universities and colleges in Alberta
