The Runstad Department of Real Estate is pleased to share the success of our annual year-end Mentor/Mentee Celebration, held at the Chapter Buildings in the University District on Thursday, May 21. This gathering served as the conclusion to another year of supporting students with their professional growth and career exploration, and brought together our MSRE and BSRE students, mentors, alumni, faculty, and staff to celebrate our graduate and undergraduate mentorship programs’ conclusion.
Attendees enjoyed an evening of reflection, networking and celebrating the milestones achieved over the 2025–2026 academic year. The event provided a wonderful opportunity to thank our industry mentors for their invaluable time and insights.
Our department remains incredibly fortunate to benefit from an exceptionally engaged community of Seattle area real estate professionals. Their continuous investment of expertise and time into our students’ career development reinforces the value of mentorship as an essential aspect of the Runstad student experience at both the graduate and undergraduate level. As our graduation season approaches, the connections students make through our mentorship program will undoubtedly continue to support their growth as they transition into their professional careers.
Acknowledgments
We extend our sincere appreciation to the team at the Chapter Buildings for providing an exceptional venue in the heart of the U-District.
We also offer a special thank you to Ryan Companies for sponsoring this event and to Runstad Advisory Board member Laura Ford for her assistance in helping us secure this fantastic space.