DATE: 2:30-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, 2008.

EVENT: Michigan Difference campaign celebration at Hill Auditorium.

More than 364,000 donors have contributed to the University of Michigan’s fundraising campaign, which provides funding for student financial aid programs, supports ground-breaking research, finances new buildings, and more.

The total raised to date exceeds the goal of $2.5 billion announced in 2004.The campaign ends officially on Dec. 31. The event is open to the public.

Campaign Chair Rich Rogel will announce the amount at a Campaign Finale Convocation emceed by the husband-and-wife team of NBC Sports anchor Andrea Joyce and CBS Early Show anchor Harry Smith. Joyce is a U-M graduate.

MEDIA: The media is invited to attend the ceremony; the amount will not be revealed before the announcement at the event. Limited media seating will be available. A mult box will be available for broadcast media.

RSVP: Please contact Laura Lessnau or Bernie DeGroat by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, if you plan to attend.