Archive for “August 2013 - Seattle | Northeastern University”
August 30, 2013
The Student Experience of Online Learning Presented by Kevin Bell
[caption id="attachment_5999" align="alignleft" width="150"] Kevin Bell[/caption] Kevin Bell is the Executive Director for Online Curriculum Development and Deployment at the College of Professional Studies (CPS). Bell leads Northeastern University’s efforts toward the goal of high-quality, professional online programs based on...
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August 27, 2013
G.A.M.E.S - S.T.E.M. Program Introduction Video
Have you heard about the G.A.M.E.S. - S.T.E.M. Program? The G.A.M.E.S. Program (Girls Advancing Mathematics, Engineering and Science) is an ambitious, broad-based effort to use the power of gaming to engage girls in middle school, in science, technology, engineering, and...
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August 23, 2013
Employer Branding
Employer branding is a process of establishing an organization as a great place to work. The goal of employer branding is to attract, engage and retain talented candidates and employees. Employee turnover is becoming increasingly expensive and retention can reduce costs....
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August 21, 2013
Message from the Dean (Cont.)
Dr. Bryan Lackaye, Assistant Dean of the College of Computer and Information Science (CCIS) Graduate Programs will be on campus to welcome the new computer science students. Dr. Lackaye will also be leading a conversation for our prospective students on...
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August 19, 2013
Leading Change in Seattle
Faculty in Northeastern Seattle’s Doctor of Education program help students tackle regional education issues through key partnerships, collaborations Also view this 2015 video from an on-campus education panel discussion: Change Agents in Education: Local leaders come together to discuss the...
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August 15, 2013
Review: Lunch & Learn: Information Assurance and Cyber Security – The Security Risk Management Challenge
On August 14th Dr. Themis Papageorge, Associate Clinical Professor and Director of Northeastern University's Graduate Information Assurance Program, gave a presentation at the Northeastern University – Seattle campus with over 20 people attending. The topic for his presentation was "Information Assurance...
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August 14, 2013
What Really Helps in Today’s Job Market
By Elizabeth Gehrman The Boston Globe: August 11, 2013 YOU’VE READ THE HEADLINES: Despite some improvement in job growth for recent college grads, many are still trying to adjust to post-Great Recession life. They’re out of work, working part time, or cobbling...
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August 14, 2013
Graduation Rates Among African-American Students on the Rise at Northeastern, Study Says
By Katherine Landergan Boston.com August 5, 2013 Graduation rates among black students at Northeastern University are on the rise, according to a study by The Education Trust. According to the report, in the past decade, the graduation rate among African-American students at Northeastern has...
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August 13, 2013
Homeland Security & Information Assurance at Northeastern University – Seattle
Northeastern University is a world leader in Homeland Security and Information Assurance. In 2008, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) selected Northeastern as one of 11 universities nationwide for a DHS Center of Excellence. The $10 million grant established the Awareness...
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August 9, 2013
A Northeastern University – Seattle Ping Pong Table is Unveiled at City Hall
[caption id="attachment_5708" align="alignright" width="300"] Dean Washburn vs. City Councilmember Licata[/caption] This week there was a different kind of launch for Northeastern University - Seattle, which took place in Seattle's City Hall at high noon before several TV stations and members...
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