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2016 President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Winner, Dr. Paul Gerhardt

Written By Dr. Arron Grow, School of Applied Leadership The measure of any university rests in the talent of its teachers. To celebrate this fact, every year at Commencement, City University of Seattle presents the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching to at least three associate faculty members. This year, one of these awards went…
Family ties help CityU graduates succeed

Brent Stubrud hadn’t planned to walk in the June 2016 commencement ceremony, but as he stood in the bustling crowd of people exchanging congratulatory hugs and shouting their best wishes, he was glad he did. Especially because he got to share the experience with a fellow graduate who’d persuaded him to attend: his mom, Tracee…
Alternative Teaching Certification: Start Your Teaching Career

Washington and many other states throughout the nation desperately need teachers. “In the last five years, the demand for new teachers in Washington’s elementary, middle and high schools increased by 250 percent,” according to John Higgins, education reporter for The Seattle Times. The need for teachers presents the perfect opportunity for individuals who have wanted…
Celebrating New Graduate Dr. Rob Darling

Written by Grace Jackson, School of Applied Leadership “It’s Supposed to be the Most Challenging Work You’ve Ever Done, It’s a Doctorate!” Rob Darling loves a good challenge and loves learning, factors that motivated him to obtain his doctoral degree. Additionally, the fact that CityU allowed him to bundle his doctorate degree with a principal…
6 Unexpected Job Opportunities in Computer Systems and Technology

The words “computer science” and “information systems” probably conjure up thoughts of one or two main occupations: programmer/developer or IT consultant. There are definitely stereotypes surrounding these roles and industries – some of which are relevant, while most are simply limiting. If you have an interest in the computer systems realm, there are likely a host…
Walk for Rice – A Thank You

Thank you! The City University of Seattle (CityU) Walk for Rice Team would like to thank our colleagues and community members. The CityU Walk for Rice Team is pleased to announce we surpassed our fundraising goal of $4,000. This year, we raised $4,030.29 that will go towards the Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) Food…
Common Myths About Computer and Information Systems Jobs

Computer and information systems is a rapidly growing field that is gaining a lot of interest, but that doesn’t mean it’s immune to misconceptions and assumptions. In fact, thanks to its increasing popularity, some common myths about computer systems as a career choice are only growing stronger. You’re likely familiar with the stereotype of a computer and…
Summer in Seattle Program – Mexico Students Visit Boeing

The Summer in Seattle integrated study abroad program, Session A, is almost over! One of the summer program objectives is to immerse students into the Seattle culture and local multinational businesses headquartered in the Pacific Northwest. Students interact with key stakeholders at these companies to gain real life experiences and potentially landing a position after…
Building your Professional Social Media Profile while a Post Graduate Student

By Greg Price – School of Applied Leadership You’re in a post-graduate program – congratulations! Learning is what is ahead of you and you’ve always heard that in a post graduate program, you get out what you put in. So, let’s put something more in you! Completing Assignments For post-graduate students, building content is what…