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MEDIA INFORMATION

PRESS RELEASE

CREDENTIALS

NOTE: You must apply for credentials no later than noon, Sept. 16.

The events are scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. The speech and photos will be posted here following the event.

SCHEDULE

Visit of Nelson Mandela
Friday, September 18

4:30 p.m.

Address and conferring of honorary degree in TercentenaryTheatre, Harvard Yard (site of Harvard commencements) Access to Tercentenary Theatre available at 3 p.m.

Press access is by valid media photo I.D. Limited reserved seating in front row for major photo press. Signs will direct press to check-in area. Flash photography is not permitted.

Four-camera, audio and video pool feed on satellite. [SBS-6; Ku band; Transponder: 9; Orbital position: 74 degrees; Downlink frequency: 11921 MHz (H); Transmission start time: 15:45 / end time: 18:30] Contact: Rick Jenkinson, 978-683-5500, x2145

President Mandela's speech is scheduled to be broadcast live on WHRB Radio (95.3 FM) and New England Cable News.