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Gold Medal Record-Holder Michael Phelps at Adelphi University on December 9, 2008
Garden City, NY
December 5, 2008
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Photo courtesy of
Michael Phelps |
What:
Michael Phelps, the world’s most celebrated gold medalist, will appear at Adelphi University in his first college or university appearance since Beijing. Adelphi University will host an exclusive program, “Dream, Plan, Reach: An evening with Michael Phelps,” the day his book, No Limits: The Will to Succeed (published by Free Press), goes on sale in the University’s new state-of-the-art Center for Recreation and Sports. Donna de Varona, Women’s Sports Foundation’s first president and hall of fame swimmer, will introduce and moderate the question and answer session. The event is co-sponsored by Adelphi’s Student Government Association.
Phelps is being lauded by many as the greatest athlete of all time with his history-making performance in Beijing setting new records for all-time gold medals won and gold medals won in a single Games. On December 2, he became the first swimmer to earn one of sports' most coveted titles, Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year.
He will share insight into his experience at the Games, the pool, and the team, giving readers an up-close view of Phelps' record-breaking performance. Phelps will also share anecdotes about his family, his coach, his passion for the sport, and lessons learned from unexpected challenges and obstacles.
Please note a limited number of tickets have just been released. Click here to buy now.
When:
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Media Check-in Times:
5:45 PM - Electronig Media (TV/Radio)
6:00 PM - Print/Online Reporters
6:15 PM - Photographers
6:35 PM - Check-in Closed
7:00 PM - Program Begins Promptly
Note: Photographers and cameramen should bring their long lens to accomodate at least 90 ft.
Media Credentialing:
Media credentials will be non-transferable. All media must pre-register with Kali Chan in the Adelphi University Office of Public Affairs by December 8 at 5:00 PM eastern. Once onsite, pre-registered news media must be prepared to present accredited press credentials of an official news organization and a photo ID to pick up their press badge. Onsite media registration will not be granted. No onsite one-on-one media interviews and press availability will be granted with Michael Phelps. Specific guidelines for audio taping and video taping will be provided the day of the event.
Please read the complete media credentialing policy (PDF 20 KB).
Where:
Adelphi University,
Center for Recreation and Sports,
1 South Avenue
Garden City, NY
Media contact names and information must be submitted to Kali Chan prior to the event.
Media needs to park and check-in on the east side, back entrance of the Center. Look for the media parking sign and orange colored construction entrance only sign. There will only be one point for check-in and to pick-up press badges.
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Get Directions
Contact:
Kali Chan, Media Relations Director, work 516.877.4040, cell 631.521.5513, chan@adelphi.edu.
Suzette McQueen, Assistant AD/Media & External Relations, work 516.877.4236, cell 516.606.0954, mcqueen@adelphi.edu.
Adam Siepiola, Coordinator of Media Relations for Athletics, work 516.877.4293, cell 516.668.6180, siepiola@adelphi.edu.
About Adelphi University: Adelphi University, chartered in 1896, was the first institution of higher education for the liberal arts and sciences on Long Island. Through its schools and programs—The College of Arts and Sciences, Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Honors College, Ruth S. Ammon School of Education, University College, and the Schools of Business, Nursing, and Social Work—the co-educational university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as professional and educational programs for adults. Adelphi University currently enrolls nearly 8,500 students from 41 states and 63 foreign countries. With its main campus in Garden City and centers in Manhattan, Hauppauge, and Poughkeepsie, the University maintains a commitment to liberal studies in tandem with rigorous professional preparation and active citizenship.
Media Contact
For additional information, please contact:
Kali Chan
Media Relations Director
p - 516.877.4040
f - 516.877.3266
e - chan@adelphi.edu
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