City University of Seattle alumni and students in the project management program gathered for a recent kick-off networking event and special presentation.

More than 30 people visited the Renton, Washington campus on April 24 to reconnect with former classmates and listen to guest speaker Gregg M. Hughes of CH2M Hill Transportation. CityU’s Alumni and Development Office hosted the inaugural event to be held quarterly at various campuses.

Notable guests at the event included CityU of Seattle President Lee Gorsuch and CityU Board Member Steve Weidner. Click here for pictures.

Hughes, a project delivery system instruction principal, discussed his involvement in the ongoing Panama Canal Expansion Program. His other past projects include the Tacoma Narrows Bridge and the Rocky Flats Nuclear Plant Closure. He also leads the Transportation Business Group in program management as Chief Engineer and Director and is a certified Project Management Institute trainer.

Hughes teaches project management students for the Keller School of Business at DeVry University. He regularly speaks as a guest professor at CityU of Seattle, Seattle University, and the University of Washington.

A special thanks to alumni Brad Canady, Susan McDonald-Wright, and Liz Stoddard for coordinating the inaugural event. CityU Site Coordinator Fran MacVey, Herban Feast Catering, and Maland Presentations also helped with arrangements.

Visit www.alumni.cityu.edu for information on future events.