Singapore Contact: Josh Murray (Oct. 1-13), Tisch Asia, 347.401.0612
josh.murray@nyu.edu

Revised Media Planning Advisory/Request for Coverage

  • WHAT: New York University (NYU) Tisch School of the Arts Asia campus will officially be opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception. The morning event will include remarks by officials from NYU and the Tisch School, Singaporean government officials, and members of the Tisch Asia board of directors.
  • WHO: Mary Schmidt Campbell, dean of the Tisch School of the Arts and chairman of the Board of Directors, Tisch Asia; Lee Yi Shyan, minister of state for Trade and Industry, Republic of Singapore; Pari Shirazi, vice dean, Tisch School of the Arts and president, Tisch Asia; and Diane C. Yu, chief of staff and deputy to the president, New York University. Also attending will be members of the Tisch Asia board of directors, including Jennie Chua, chairman, Singapore Film Commission, and president and chief executive officer, The Ascott Group, Ltd.; and Eric Khoo, filmmaker.
  • WHEN: Monday, October 8, 2007. Remarks and ribbon cutting begin at 10:30a.m. Reception and self-guided tours immediately follow.
  • WHERE: NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia, 3 Kay Siang Road, Singapore.

Media Availability: Dr. Campbell and Dr. Shirazi will be available for brief interviews following the program. Members of the media wishing to cover the event should call Richard Pierce (New York) at 212.998.6796, or Josh Murray (Singapore, Oct. 1-13) at 347.401.0612 in advance.

Press Contact

Richard Pierce
Richard Pierce
(212) 998-6796