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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CICan, 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 kind of school called a polytechnic institute. It is located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. SAIT helps students learn skills for many different jobs.
SAIT offers over 110 programs in areas like technology, trades, and business. It was started in 1916. This makes it Calgary's second oldest school for higher education. It was also Canada's first public technical institute.
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Where is SAIT Located?
SAIT's main campus is on 16 Avenue NW. It has a great view of downtown Calgary. You can easily get there using the CTrain light rail system.
SAIT also has other campuses around Calgary:
- Mayland Heights: This campus helps students learn about auto body repair, crane operation, and plumbing.
- Culinary Campus: Located on Stephen Avenue, this campus teaches baking and cooking skills. It also sells food to the public.
- Art Smith Aero Centre: This campus is at the Calgary International Airport. It is where students learn about transportation.
- Crane and Ironworker Facility: This large building has a crane repair shop. It also has mobile cranes and crane simulators for training.
- The Tastemarket by SAIT: This is a downtown eatery where students learn about food service.
What Can You Study at SAIT?
SAIT offers many different types of programs. These include degrees, diplomas, and certificates. They also have programs for apprenticeships and continuing education.
SAIT teaches hands-on skills 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 upgrade your school courses, the Lamb Learner Success Centre can help. SAIT also works with companies on special research projects.
Important Buildings at SAIT
Heritage Hall: A Historic Building
| Heritage Hall | |
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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 historic building at SAIT. Its construction began in 1921. It was designed by Richard Palin Blakey. The building has a central entrance with two large towers. These towers show the Collegiate Gothic style of architecture. This style was popular for schools at the time.
Heritage Hall was finished in 1922. It was used by both SAIT and the Calgary Normal School. During World War II, it became a training school. It was used to teach wireless communication. The building was placed on Calgary's North Hill. This allowed it to be seen from all over the city. It also gave great views of the city from inside. It was first called the "Provincial Institute of Technology Building." In 1985, it was renamed "Heritage Hall."
In 1985, the government of Alberta made Heritage Hall a provincial historic site. This was because of its role in education. It was also recognized for its special architecture. In 1987, the Canadian government made it a national historic site. This recognized its importance in teaching job skills in Western Canada.
SAIT Residence: Where Students Live
SAIT Residence has two tall buildings. They are located on the main campus. These buildings offer modern living spaces for students. They have laundry, security, and shared lounge areas.
Campus Centre: A Hub for Students
The Campus Centre used to have a coffee shop, gym, and even a bowling alley. It also had a hockey arena and a swimming pool. This building is currently being rebuilt. A new Campus Centre is expected to be completed in 2025.
Stan Grad Centre: The Heart of Campus
The Stan Grad Centre is a main building on SAIT's campus. It has places to eat and study areas. It also contains classrooms, the campus bookstore, and the library.
Other Important Buildings
- Clayton Carroll Automotive Centre
- 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
SAIT has been part of the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference since 1964. Their sports teams are called the SAIT Trojans. They play basketball, curling, soccer, cross country running, hockey, and volleyball.
SAIT's Achievements
SAIT's School of Business was recognized in 2021. It was one of the top 100 business schools in the world. It ranked #52 overall by CEOWORLD Magazine.
Also in 2021, SAIT's School of Hospitality and Tourism was named the best hospitality school in Canada. It ranked #19 globally. CEOWORLD also called it Canada's top culinary school.
Famous People Who Went to SAIT
Many successful people have studied at SAIT. Here are a few:
- Robert Alford, a politician
- Ken Allred, a politician
- Evan Berger, a politician
- Ted Godwin, a famous artist
- Laureen Harper, spouse of a former Prime Minister of Canada
- Doug Horner, a politician
- Greg Kolodziejzyk, a cyclist
- Colin Low, a filmmaker
- Jackson Proskow, a television news reporter
- Jonathan Scott, co-host of Property Brothers
- Jeremy St. Louis, a television news reporter
- Len Webber, a politician
Images for kids
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Clayton Carroll Automotive Centre at SAIT
See Also
- Education in Alberta
- List of universities and colleges in Alberta
