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The CityU Approach to Common Core

Although often times obscured by misinformation, Common Core has made headlines recently for causing tension among teachers, administrators and parents, while also running the political gamut. Veteran teachers will tell you Common Core is just the latest example of standards that shape K-12 instruction – like the many initiatives that came before it – but…
New Library Databases!

Welcome to fall quarter! As your classes get underway, take a look at the library’s newest online databases: In Business and Management Global Business & Economics in Video: Part of the Alexander Street Press streaming video database. Covers executive interviews, case studies, and documentary films on topics such as globalization, management, marketing, finance, strategy, entrepreneurship,…
Do You Want to Be A Trainer or Coach? We Have a Degree for That

The School of Applied Leadership faculty and staff are really proud of the work that has been done to grow the Master of Education in Adult Learning (MED-AL). Our latest addition is a program that focuses on Training in Organizations. Are you a corporate trainer or want to be one? Do you love the idea…
Crowdfunding Event Launches Entrepreneurship Program

By Kathy Cox The New Funding Paradigm: Using the Power of the People On the heels of an announcement that Washington State would allow unaccredited investors into the new category of equity crowdfunding, CityU held an informative evening on the new funding paradigm. On October 13, more than 70 attendees listened to how Washington’s new…
Named a Top School in Military Advanced Education Research Study

Every year, the Military Advanced Education publication puts together a comprehensive research tool for servicemembers, educational services officers, and transition officers. It is used by these groups to compare and contrast schools to find a program that most closely aligns with their needs. City University of Seattle was selected as one of the top schools…
Faculty Profile: Yanan Xu

Yanan Xu first came to City University of Seattle as an MBA student. After she graduated, she was a program manager with the task of prospecting business partners in China. Fifteen years later, she is a distinguished faculty member who is been key in expanding CityU’s presence and partnership in China. City University of Seattle…
CityU Library Reviews “Engaging minds in the classroom: The surprising power of joy”

Review by Jennifer Bodley, Librarian Do you know how to make learning joyful? My daughter’s 2nd grade teacher does. He uses shaving cream for math lessons. Consequently, my daughter loves math. She doesn’t just love playing in the shaving cream, but she loves doing math in the shaving cream! In Engaging minds in the classroom:…
Meet Angel Gonzalez – CityU’s Veteran Navigator

In our continued effort to serve men and women in the military, City University of Seattle brought on a Veteran Navigator, Angel Gonzalez. Angel served in the United States Air Force for 10 years, is a proud mother of sons who are in the service, and comes from a long line of family members who have…
Student Profile: Molly Bauthues, Master’s in Counseling

After 6 years, 5 jobs, and a 3 month US road trip, Molly finally decided to take the leap into becoming a counselor. She had always known she wanted to help people and being a therapist was something she considered for a long time, but after finding the Master of Arts in Counseling program at…