Nov 17, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --
American Public University System:
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American Public University System (APUS) will hold a ribbon-cutting
ceremony to celebrate the opening of its new, energy-efficient
academic center in historic Charles Town, West Virginia. The new
45,000 square foot, environmentally-friendly facility will serve as
office and meeting space for approximately 140 faculty and staff
supporting more than 75,000 online students worldwide.
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When:
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November 18, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. EST
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330 North George Street
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Charles Town, West Virginia
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APUS President & CEO Dr. Wallace E. Boston, will discuss the new
building's environmentally-friendly design and the positive impact of
the university's activities on the various communities it serves.
Following the ceremony, a guided tour of the new academic center and
other APUS facilities will be open to invited guests and members of the
media.
In addition, members of the Charles Town and Ranson community are
welcome to visit the Academic Center Open House between 3:00PM
and 5:00PM on November 18, 2010.
To RSVP for either event, please contact Jennifer Lefebvre at
304-724-3721 or jlefebvre@apus.edu.
About American Public University System
American Public University System, winner of the Sloan Consortium's 2009
Ralph E. Gomory Award for Quality Online Education and a recipient of
Sloan's Effective Practice Award in 2009 and 2010, offers 79 online
degree programs through its American Public University and American
Military University institutions. APUS's relevant curriculum,
affordability and flexibility help more than 75,000 working adults
worldwide pursue degrees in subjects ranging from homeland security to
management and liberal arts. For more information, visit www.apus.edu.
SOURCE: American Public University System
American Public University System
Brian Muys, 703-334-3225
bmuys@apus.edu
or
Chris Symanoskie, 703-334-3880
csymanoskie@apus.edu