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Getting to the Finish: Completing your Dissertation

By Dr. Pressley Rankin Recently, I have been reflecting on the dissertation process as a whole. Five years ago, I finished my dissertation. Since then, I have been advising other doctoral students on getting through the process. Recently, two of the students for whom I chaired have graduated. Thinking about all that I have seen,…
Counseling alumnus uses his education to help the homeless

Many students who finish the Master of Arts in Counseling program use their education to work in various mental health settings such as family counseling or resident care facilities. However, City University of Seattle alumnus, Eric Dodd, has been using his education to help people experiencing homelessness in Seattle, one person at a time.…
Ikigai – What the Heck does that Mean?

Pop Quiz: What country on the planet has the oldest population? Answer: Japan. What is Japan’s secret to the people living so long? Here is one possible explanation that is deeply rooted in their culture. The term is called Ikigai (e-kee-ga-e) Ikigai has no direct translation, but instead, the meaning is formed by combining two…
Highlights from CityU’s 43rd commencement

City University of Seattle proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its graduates during commencement on June 16 at Seattle’s Key Arena. Students from multiple countries participated in the ceremony. View a recap of the day’s festivities.
CityU instructor recognized with Distinguished Faculty Award by Joint Base Lewis-McChord

City University of Seattle instructor Lauriel Elsa-Gordon was recognized by Joint Base Lewis-McChord with the Distinguished Faculty Award at their annual graduation ceremony. The award recognizes recipients for their outstanding contributions in providing high quality education to service members and families of Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
CityU hosts meetup with T-Mobile

The June 13 event featured guest speaker Surya Jakhotia, the T-Mobile product owner of Jazz Serverless. Surya shared why people should consider Serverless as a building block to host and run their next application, and then demonstrated how to create a website/API/function in under a minute.
High Performing Teams, Effective Communication, and All That

by Dr. Jan Lüdert Developing high performing teams is tied to effective communication. Have you ever wondered how your communication style affects your productivity? The School of Applied Leadership has used an assessment tool – called DiSC – that has improved our ability to communicate more effectively. DiSC assessments are used in business, higher education,…
Six Bridge-building Tips that Support Strong Teams

Picture yourself at work. You see yourself as a high performer, and you are happy where you work. You are confident in what you are doing, and you go beyond your role expectations. Do you picture yourself in this way? If this is how you picture your presence at work, you are experiencing a ‘safe…
City University of Seattle to recognize 1,251 graduates during 2018 commencement

City University of Seattle will recognize 1,251 graduates worldwide, including 570 students attending the university’s 43rd annual commencement ceremony June 16 at 1 p.m. in Key Arena. About the graduates CityU will confer an estimated one associate degree, 212 bachelor’s degrees, 352 master’s degrees and five doctoral degrees. The university will recognize 14 students with…