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Media Advisory: State University of New York Chancellor Brings Listening Tour to UAlbany
Private business sector, state officials and university leaders discuss ways to collaborate on economic and workforce development issues

Contact(s):  Catherine Herman (518) 956-8150

ALBANY, N.Y. (February 27, 2007)

What:
SUNY, Business Council, labor and economic development leaders stop at the University at Albany for the statewide Economic Development Listening Tour, which is an opportunity for community business leaders to discuss their needs and goals with SUNY and state economic development and labor officials.

Who:

  • Chancellor John R. Ryan, State University of New York
  • Provost Susan Herbst, officer in charge, University at Albany
  • State and community business and economic development leaders

When:
Media Availability
Thursday, March 1, 12:45-1:30 p.m.

Where:
Fireside Lounge, Campus Center, University at Albany uptown campus, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany, N.Y.

Background:
In February, SUNY, the Business Council of New York State and state economic development leaders launched a 10-stop listening tour on SUNY campuses to create an open dialogue and action agenda as New York State responds to the challenges of today's knowledge economy.


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