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Founder and Chairman of Second Life to Speak at Bryant & Stratton Second Life College Graduation
Bryant & Stratton College Announced Today That Philip Rosedale, Founder and Chairman of Second Life, Will Speak at Its Graduation
| Source: Bryant & Stratton
ORCHARD PARK, NY--(Marketwire - June 3, 2009) - Bryant & Stratton College announced today
that Philip Rosedale, Founder and Chairman of Second Life, will speak at its
graduation, the live Second Life college graduation to be held June 10,
2009. Mr. Rosedale has agreed to speak at this historic event to the
approximately 40 graduates from the 150-year-old institution's online
degree program as they receive their hard earned diplomas in their avatar
form on the college's virtual campus
(http://online.bryantstratton.edu/slgraduation).
"These graduates are pioneers overcoming life's obstacles to pursue their
educational goals through online education to start a new life. So, it is
particularly gratifying and fitting that they celebrate their achievement
hearing from the man who pioneered a whole new world -- Second Life," says
Scott Traylor, Director of Admissions of Bryant & Stratton.
The Bryant &
Stratton Second Life graduation will be fully hosted on Second Life,
including the procession, the conferring of degrees to students draped in
their caps and gowns, and the commencement address by Mr. Rosedale.
Students, who range in age from 25 to 45, will be graduating from a variety
of the Bryant & Stratton online degree programs, including business,
accounting, paralegal, IT, medical administrative assistant and human
resources.
While only graduates and their families will be in attendance at the June
10th virtual graduation, those interested in Bryant & Stratton's campus and
graduation can explore their island in Second Life, view a video about the
graduation, or learn more about Bryant & Stratton College at
http://online.bryantstratton.edu/slgraduation.
Editor's Note: Bryant & Stratton Second Life graduates, students and the
student who became a student via Second Life are available to speak with
reporters about their experiences. Representatives from Linden Lab® are
available to speak about the uses of Second Life for education and events.
About Bryant & Stratton College
For 150 years, Bryant &
Stratton College, the premier accredited private career college, has
been helping students develop meaningful career skills in a concise,
contemporary and effective manner. Bryant & Stratton offers flexible
scheduling at its 15 campuses in four states, including Wisconsin, Ohio,
Virginia and New York, as well as through its online degree programs. Its
focus is on delivering education that upgrades student capabilities and
maximizes their marketability in the areas of business, healthcare,
information technology, and social sciences.90% of recent Bryant & Stratton
College graduates find placement within their chosen fields. For more
information on Bryant & Stratton College, visit
http://online.bryantstratton.edu.
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