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Rasmussen College Announces Campus Expansion and One Year Celebration Event in Ft. Myers

June 20, 2009

Contact:
Kristy Croom
Sr. Communications Manager
Phone: (727) 942-0069
Cell: (727) 692-2670
Kristy.Croom@Rasmussen.edu

Ft. Myers (Fla.) — Rasmussen College opened its doors in Ft. Myers for the first time one year ago, and the College will be celebrating its first year anniversary with its more than 350 students, the community, and by announcing its brand new plans for expansion.

Rasmussen College, currently about 15,000 square feet will be adding an additional 9,000 square feet to its campus this year. To accommodate its growing student population, Rasmussen will be adding 4 new classrooms and laboratories, expanding its faculty offices and Student Service Center, and expanding its student lounge. Plus, Rasmussen College will be redesigning much of its existing first floor to include a Career Services Office for its upcoming graduates.

In celebration of its one year anniversary, and of this news, Rasmussen College is inviting the community to join in its first birthday party on Tuesday, August 4 from 4:00 to 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the community. Included at the celebration will be free food catered by Popz BBQ, music from 96.9 WINK FM, tours of the campus, and raffle prizes.

For more information about the one year anniversary event, call (239) 477-2100. To learn more about Rasmussen College, visit www.Rasmussen.edu.

The Ft. Myers campus is located in The Forum at 9160 Forum Corporate Parkway.

ABOUT RASMUSSEN

Rasmussen is a higher education provider and is recognized as a leader in innovative curriculum design, instructional delivery, and technology application in education. The company operates over 12 campuses in 5 states as well as Rasmussen College Online. Rasmussen offers associates, bachelors and masters level programs through its network of schools and degree partnerships. Rasmussen is the parent company of Deltak Edu, which provides marketing, recruitment, student services and program development to partner schools including Utica College, Gonzaga University, and Loyola University New Orleans. For more information please visit corporate.rasmussen.edu.

 

Lisa Beckman
"Through my years as an admissions representative, I have developed a deep love for what I do because I have the opportunity to affect the lives of many people."

Lisa Beckman
Admissions Manager



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