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Media Advisory: Announcement Regarding Future of UAlbany Athletics

ALBANY, N.Y. (January 31, 2007)

What:
An announcement regarding the University at Albany's Department of Athletics and Recreation.

Who:
• Hosted by Provost Susan Herbst, officer in charge of the University at Albany
• Hon. Gerald D. Jennings, Mayor of Albany
• Lee McElroy, vice president for athletic administration and director of intercollegiate athletics, University at Albany

When:
Friday, Feb. 2, 2007, noon - 1 p.m.

Where:
Hall of Fame Room, SEFCU Arena, University at Albany, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany, NY

Background:
The University at Albany participates in 19 NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics programs for men and women. Since 2000, UAlbany has won 18 conference championships and made NCAA appearances in men's basketball, men's lacrosse, softball, women's volleyball and men's and women's track and field.  In 2004-05, the Great Danes were awarded the Commissioner's Cup as the America East Conference's top athletic program.  In 2005-2006, UAlbany’s NCAA academic progress rate (APR) -- the formula NCAA member colleges and universities have adopted to improve academic success and graduation of student athletes -- was above the 90th percentile for the third consecutive year. In November 2006, the University announced a $2.75 million commitment from SEFCU to name the Recreation and Convocation Center for a 10-year period. The facility, known as the SEFCU Arena, is the home for UAlbany's men's and women's basketball teams.



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