Columbus Citizens Foundation to Ring The NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell

ADVISORY, Oct. 10, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

Columbus Citizens Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the appreciation of Italian-American heritage, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York City's Times Square. The Columbus Citizens Foundation organizes New York City's Columbus Day Parade and provides $2 million a year in scholarship assistance to over 500 deserving students, and portfolio manager of the Federated Kaufmann Fund (FII, KAUFX).

In honor of the occasion, Lawrence Auriana, a Member of the Board of Governors of the Columbus Citizens Foundation, will ring the Opening Bell.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Monday, October 10th, 2011 – 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET

Contact:

Frank Fusaro ffusaro@forumgrp.com

NASDAQ MarketSite: Jen Knapp (212) 401-8916 Jennifer.knapp@nasdaqomx.com

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About Columbus Citizens Foundation: The Columbus Citizens Foundation is a non-profit organization in New York City committed to fostering an appreciation of Italian-American heritage and achievement. The Foundation, through a broad range of philanthropic and cultural activities, provides opportunities for advancement to deserving Italian-American students through various scholarship and grant programs. During the 2011-2012 school year, the Foundation is providing just under $2 million in scholarship assistance to over 500 students. The Foundation organizes New York City's annual Columbus Celebration and Columbus Day Parade, which has been held under the auspices of the Foundation since 1944.

About NASDAQ OMX:

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