Media Advisory: UAlbany Launches First-Ever Branding Campaign

Contact(s):  Catherine Herman (518) 956-8150, ([email protected])

ALBANY, N.Y. (April 11, 2008)

What:
Distinguished UAlbany alumni, faculty, staff, students and invited guests will join together to launch the University's new brand. The announcement marks the culmination of a year-long process to transform input from internal and external constituents into messages that capture the University's distinctive qualities. The launch will include the unveiling of the University's new slogan.

Who:

• Interim President George Philip
• Interim Provost Susan Phillips, Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Joseph Persico, '52, best-selling author
• David Brown, '05, President and Chief Executive Officer, Capital District YMCA
• Kathryn Zox, '83, radio talk show host, VoiceAmerica Women's Network
• Brian Lillis, '08, Fans' Choice Player of the Year, America East Conference
• Other distinguished alumni, faculty, staff, students and invited guests

When:
Monday, April 14, 12:30 p.m.

Where:
University Hall Atrium, University at Albany uptown campus, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany, N.Y.