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Capella University, an accredited online university, partners with National Geographic to present the feature film The First Grader
The online degree provider will donate 50 cents to charity for every view of the official movie trailer
MINNEAPOLIS, May 18, 2011 – Capella University (http://www.capella.edu), an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing high quality online degree programs for working adults, is partnering with National Geographic in presenting the new feature film The First Grader. This film tells the true story of Maruge, an old Mau Mau rebel in his eighties, who knocks on the door of a primary school, seeking the free education promised by the Kenyan government to everyone. Through his fight to learn how to read, Maruge and his teacher embark on a journey for a better future for himself and his country. Capella, which offers 14 advanced academic offerings that are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), will be a national promotional partner for the film.
"This story is at the heart of what we do every day—helping others realize the transformative power of education and how it enables each of us to make a difference," said Deb Bushway, interim president of Capella University.
For every view of the official movie trailer, Capella will donate $.50 to partner charities, including Reading Is Fundamental, the South Sudan Institute, and the Kakenya Center for Excellence—up to $50,000. The trailer can be viewed on the Capella Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CapellaUniversity?sk=app_225738814109508, or on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns030fCDorE&feature=player_embedded. To find theaters where the film will be playing, please visit the Capella Facebook page.
As of March 31, 2011, Nearly 40,000 students are pursuing an online degree at Capella University, with 31 percent enrolled in Capella's doctoral degree programs, and 47 percent enrolled in Capella's master's degree programs. The learning and career outcomes of Capella's students and alumni can be found at www.capellaresults.org.About Capella University
Capella University (www.capella.edu) is an accredited online university* that has built its reputation by providing quality online degree programs for working adults. Nearly 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's, specialist, or doctoral degree programs in business, counseling, education, health administration, human resource management, human services, information technology, nonprofit management and leadership, nursing, psychology, public administration, public health, public safety, and social work. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, nursing, psychology, public administration, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 136 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 17 certificate programs. Nearly 40,000 learners were enrolled as of March 31, 2011, from all 50 states and 59 other countries. Capella is committed to providing high-caliber academic excellence and pursuing balanced business growth. Founded in 1993, Capella University is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Capella Education Company, headquartered in Minneapolis. For more information, please visit http://www.capella.edu or call 1.888.CAPELLA (227.3552).
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* Capella University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), www.ncahlc.org.
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