CityU Newsletter March 2015

CityU’s
Online Master’s in Information & Technology Management Rank in Top 50

With a nationally-recognized
Technology Institute that offers cutting edge degree programs like the
Master of Science in Information Security, City University of Seattle is
excited to serve professionals who contribute to the growing field of
technology. In recognition of CityU’s technology programs, Top
Management Degrees recently ranked CityU in its
list of the top 50 online master’s degrees in information and
technology management. more

Sean
Barnhill, Bachelor of Science in General Studies

Sean Barnhill, a military officer and father of
twin boys, knew online courses would give him the flexibility he needed
to complete his bachelor’s degree. As an Officer in the U.S. Coast
Guard, Sean heard about CityU at a college fair and decided to pursue a
Bachelor of Science in General Studies. In this Q&A he talks about
how the versatile degree program taught him a range of skills, from
leadership, to marketing, and even a little astronomy. more

Former
CityU Professor Honored by Tacoma School District

For more than 30
years, Willie Stewart dedicated himself to the Tacoma school system, and
continued to help educators in the area as a field supervisor for CityU.
Recognizing his lifetime of commitment and service to Tacoma, the school
district recently honored Mr. Stewart by naming the re-engagement center
after him. During his tenure as principal of Lincoln High School, Mr.
Stewart devoted himself to helping students graduate and realize their
full potential – a legacy the Willie Stewart Academy will continue. more

Learning
Russian, Italian and Arabic through CityU’s Washington Academy of Languages

Learning to speak another language is a
challenge. What about learning five languages? Dr. Gloster speaks
French, German, Russian, Italian, and Arabic and spent many years
studying these languages, most of them through the Washington Academy of
Languages. Beginning with French in grammar school, he later learned
Russian, Italian and Arabic after he retired from his position as an
emergency physician. more

Project Management Networking
Mixers – April 1 & 22

Whether you’re a project, program or product
manager — or want to move into these professions — you’re invited to
two networking career mixers happening at CityU. The Puget Sound chapter
of the Project Management Institute will host its signature networking
event on April 1, and ProLango will hold a Project Management Career
Mixer on April 22. Those in the project management community are invited
to share best practices, network with hiring companies and form lasting
relationships! more

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Events

April 1: Use
Your Strengths to Create a Rewarding and Satisfying Career – Career WebinarApril 1: Project
Management Institute Networking Mixer – Seattle CampusApril 14: Career Workshop: Get Experience –
Internships, Volunteering, Jobs – Seattle CampusApril 21: Career Workshop: How to Write
Successful Resumes and Cover Letters – Seattle Campus

April 22: ProLango Project Management Career
Mixer – Seattle Campus

April 28: Career Workshop: How to Successfully
Interview – Seattle Campus

Alumni Corner

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together alumni, students and CityU friends to share events, job opportunities and
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