NYU Kicks Off $2.5 Billion Fundraising Campaign with Performance by Billy Joel

“Piano Man” To Put Donors in a “New York [University] State-of-Mind” To Help Raise $1 Million per Day through 2008

• WHAT: New York University will hold a gala dinner to officially kick off its $2.5 billion fundraising campaign to support financial aid, recruit new faculty, expand academic programs, and develop facilities. Proud NYU parent Billy Joel will perform for the 450 guests and donors who will attend.
• WHEN: Tuesday, September 28, 2004; cocktails at 6:30 pm; dinner at 7:30 pm; performance by Billy Joel at approximately 9:15 pm
• WHERE: Cipriani 42nd Street, 110 East 42nd Street, Manhattan

Note to Press:

During the performance by Billy Joel, video will be allowed only during the first song.

Billy Joel will not conduct any media interviews during the event.