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Former Secretary of State General Colin Powell to give keynote address at Capella University colloquium in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 24
Powell is the latest to speak as part of the online university’s Distinguished Speaker Series
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 28, 2009 - Former United States Secretary of State General Colin Powell will give the keynote address at Capella University's PhD colloquium in Arlington, Virginia, on Oct. 24, as part of Capella's Distinguished Speaker Series. Capella is an accredited*, fully online university that has built its reputation by providing quality graduate education for working adults. Capella recently launched its new School of Public Service Leadership, and its faculty has substantial working experience in organizations such as the FBI, New York Police Department, Federal Bureau of Prisons, and U.S. Customs.
After the event, Capella’s Leadership in Public Service Web site (http://www.capella.edu/PublicService/index.asp) will feature video highlights from Powell’s message.
"Capella is extremely honored to welcome General Powell as our speaker. General Powell’s depth of experience is surpassed only by his reputation and legacy as a proven leader in the United States and the world. He is indeed an inspiration," said Dr. Christopher Cassirer, Capella University President.
Capella’s Distinguished Speaker Series has featured such notable figures as Madeleine Albright, David Gergen, Suze Orman, Maya Angelou, Ray Suarez, Bertice Berry, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Jimmy Wales.
About Capella University
Capella University (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, specialist, or doctoral degree programs in business, information technology, education, human services, nursing, 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 122 graduate and undergraduate specializations and 15 certificate programs. More than 29,200 learners were enrolled as of June 30, 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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