WHAT:

Official press conference and announcement regarding Seton Hall University and the Prudential Center in Newark

WHO:

Hon. Richard J. Codey / New Jersey State Senator

Cory A. Booker / Mayor City of Newark, N.J.

Monsignor Robert Sheeran / President, Seton Hall University

Jeff Vanderbeek / Chairman & President, Devils Renaissance Development

Dale Adams / General Manager, Prudential Center

Patrick Hobbs / Dean, Seton Hall University School of Law (emcee)

WHEN:

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Noon

WHERE:

Seton Hall Law School

One Newark Center

1109 Raymond Blvd

Newark, N.J. 07102

(patio outside main front entrance)

BACKGROUND:

Seton Hall University is a proud member of the BIG EAST Conference - the largest and most diverse athletic conference in the country.  The conference was formed in 1979 and represents the athletic interests of 16 member institutions.  The BIG EAST has captured 25 national championships in six different sports.  For more information on Seton Hall Athletics, please visit www.shupirates.com.  For more information on the BIG EAST Conference and its membership, please visit www.bigeast.org.

Prudential Center is the first major sports and entertainment venue to open its doors in the nation’s top media market in over 25 years, and will showcase 76 luxury suites, 2,200 club seats, and an array of amenities and conveniences for fans. Prudential Center will seat 17,625 people for hockey games, 18,500 for basketball games and 19,500 for concerts.