ADVISORY, Oct. 13, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What: Stuart Rabinowitz, President of Hofstra University, will preside over the Opening Bell to commemorate the University hosting the third and final 2008 Presidential Debate. Who: Joining President Rabinowitz will be: * Thomas DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller * Kemp Hannon, New York State Senator * Kate Murray, Supervisor, Town of Hempstead, New York * Wayne Hall, Mayor, Village of Hempstead, New York * John D. Miller, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Hofstra University * Helene Fortunoff, Member of the Board of Trustees, Hofstra University * Arthur J. Kremer, Member of the Board of Trustees, Hofstra University * David Mack, Member of the Board of Trustees Hofstra University * Donna Mendes, Member of the Board of Trustees, Hofstra University * Marilyn B. Monter, Member of the Board of Trustees, Hofstra University * Edwin C. Reed, Member of the Board of Trustees, Hofstra University * Debra Sandler, Member of the Board of Trustees, Hofstra University Where: NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio When: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 at 9:15 - 9:30 a.m. ET Contact: Melissa Connolly Vice President, University Relations (516) 463-4160 (office) Melissa.A.Connolly@hofstra.edu Stuart Vincent Assistant Vice President, University Relations (516) 463-6493 (office) Stuart.Vincent@hofstra.edu NASDAQ MarketSite: Robert Madden (646) 441-5045 Robert.Madden@NASDAQOMX.com
Feed Information:
The Opening Bell is available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on Galaxy 28 C/9, downlink frequency 3880 horizontal. The feed can also be found on Ascent fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Madden at (646) 441-5045.
Radio Feed:
An audio transmission of the opening bell is also available from 9:20 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. on uplink IA6 C band / transponder 24, downlink frequency 4180 horizontal. The feed can be found on Ascent fiber 1623 as well.
Webcast:
A live webcast of the NASDAQ Opening Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_about.stm.
Photos:
To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Open, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market open of your choice.
About Hofstra University:
Hofstra University is a dynamic private institution where students can choose from more than 140 undergraduate and 155 graduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, business, communication, education and allied human services, and honors studies, as well as a School of Law. With a student-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, our professors teach small classes averaging 22 students that emphasize interaction, critical thinking and analysis. Hofstra offers a faculty whose highest priority is teaching excellence. The University also provides excellent facilities with state-of-the-art technology, extensive library resources and internship programs that match students' interests and abilities with appropriate companies and organizations. The Hofstra community is driven, dynamic and energetic, helping students find and focus their strengths to prepare them for a successful future.