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Financial expert Suze Orman to speak on financial aid and balancing college expenses at Capella University colloquium in Jacksonville June 23
Orman is the latest guest of the online university's Distinguished Speaker Series
MINNEAPOLIS, June 15, 2009 - Suze Orman, one of America's most recognized experts on personal finance, will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming Capella University (www.capella.edu) PhD colloquium in Jacksonville, Florida, on Tuesday, June 23, at 5 p.m at the Hyatt Regency Riverfront. Orman will lead a discussion about the wise use of financial aid, and alternative ways of financing and balancing personal responsibilities with pursuing higher education.
Capella, an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality education for working adults, hosts several colloquia each year at locations throughout the country. They are designed to provide real-time learning and experiences that complement the online coursework, and are required for some master's and all PhD programs. More than 80 percent of Capella's students are pursuing master's or doctoral degrees online.
Orman is the latest guest of Capella's Distinguished Speaker Series, which has featured people such as Madeleine Albright, Maya Angelou, Doris Kearns-Goodwin and Ray Suarez. She is a two-time Emmy Award-winning television host, New York Times bestselling author, magazine and online columnist, writer/producer, and one of the top motivational speakers in the world today.
To register or learn more about the event, please visit: http://www.capella.edu/tuition_financial_aid/tuition_financial_aid_index.aspx
About Capella University
Capella University (NASDAQ: CPLA – News)(www.capella.edu) is an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality education for working adults. More than 80 percent of Capella students are currently enrolled in master's or doctoral degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, psychology, public administration, public health, and public safety. Capella also offers bachelor's degree programs in business, information technology, public administration, and public safety. Within those areas, Capella currently offers 123 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. More than 28,000 learners were enrolled as of March 31, 2009, from all 50 states and 55 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).
* 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.
Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Ninth Floor, Minneapolis, MN 55402, 1-888-CAPELLA (227-3552), www.capella.edu.
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