[January 25, 2012] |
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City University of Seattle to Create an Urban Learning Campus in the Heart of Seattle
BELLEVUE, Wash. --(Business Wire)--
CityU of Seattle, a not-for-profit university, announced today it is
moving its headquarters from Bellevue, Washington to downtown Seattle,
Washington. Through this move, CityU aims to continue the revitalization
of one of the region's most dynamic communities - South Lake Union - by
providing an opportunity for continuous learning downtown. The first
floor will predominantly feature student and community-facing amenities
such as state of the art teaching facilities and resource centers for
students and the neighborhood. The second floor accommodates
administrative offices and academic support staff. Combined, CityU will
occupy approximately 88,000 square feet of this iconic Seattle building.
"City University of Seattle will help enhance innovation and improve
Seattle's quality of life - two key elements of a cty that can compete
in the global economy," said Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn.
Since 1973 CityU has been committed to relevant, flexible and accessible
education for students managing their education, work and life's many
curveballs. CityU's new urban campus will provide students and the
community with the ability to attend classes in contemporary,
interactive and innovative learning spaces, during or after their work
day. This Seattle neighborhood offers the perfect learning environment
that modern student life requires, such as internship opportunities at
innovative companies and a myriad of affordable transportation and
living options within a 1-mile radius.
"While online education continues to develop at CityU, the need for a
physical campus to meet and exchange ideas and learn face-to-face will
never go away. The challenge is: how does one make a higher education
facility relevant today and tomorrow? By moving to Seattle and
creating this campus, we're able to offer students a learning
environment that is rich with opportunity, increased access, and new
ways of learning. To commemorate this announcement, we're offering City
of Seattle employees, downtown Seattle businesses and our alumni 20% off
CityU tuition," said Lee Gorsuch, President of CityU of Seattle.
According to Dave Sabey, owner of 6th and Wall, "Life-long
learning is a core value of Sabey Corporation; education is central to
our region's future. We are delighted to play a part in enhancing
continuous education in Seattle's downtown through this fine
institution."
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