Wingnuts Partner With University of Phoenix to Present All-Star Game

WICHITA, KS- The Wichita Wingnuts today announced the University of Phoenix - Wichita Campus as the presenting sponsor for the 2010 American Association All-Star Game.

"The University of Phoenix - Wichita Campus 2010 American Association All-Star Game" is scheduled for Tuesday, July 27th at Lawrence-Dumont Stadium.  The game matches up the best players from the North and South Divisions, with all 10 teams sending at least one representative.  The Wingnuts have sent a combined 13 players to the All-Star Game in each of their first two seasons.

“University of Phoenix – Wichita campus is excited to sponsor the 2010 American Association All-Star game," said Carrie Morris-Smith, University of Phoenix Wichita Campus Director.  "The best baseball players in the league are participating, making this game one of the most competitive and entertaining in the nation.  As fans of the Wichita Wingnuts, our employees, students and faculty members are thrilled to celebrate these players and baseball as a sport.”

Prior to the game, the Wingnuts will host several skills competitions, highlighted by the annual Home Run Derby.  Events leading up to the 27th include a banquet, pre-game picnic, and golf with the players and league executives.  Passes for these events will be available for purchase to Wingnuts' season ticket holders.

"This is another major step in making sure the All-Star Game is presented first class", said Wingnuts' President Josh Robertson.  "The University of Phoenix is well-known across the country and we are very proud to have both of our names attached to one of the biggest events Wichita will see this year."

University of Phoenix has helped thousands of working professionals in the Wichita area earn their associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees for seven years.  The University currently has two convenient campus and student resource center locations at 3020 North Cypress Street and 2441 N. Maize Road in NewMarket Square.  For more information about University of Phoenix, please visit www.phoenix.edu and www.facebook.com/uopxwichita or call (316) 630-8121.

The game will also be televised live on Kansas 22 with the capability of being carried in all of the league's markets.

Tickets for The University of Phoenix - Wichita Campus 2010 American Association All-Star Game are currently available for Season Ticket Holders.  Tickets go on sale to the public on July 12th at 9:00 a.m.  For more information, call the Wingnuts' office at (316) 264-NUTS.

ABOUT UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world.  Through flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold.  As of February 28, 2010, 458,600 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest private university in North America.  University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world.  For more information, visit www.phoenix.edu

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