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CNBC's JIM CRAMER BRINGS HIS 2008 "MAD MONEY BACK TO SCHOOL TOUR" TO THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12th

"Mad Money w/Jim Cramer" to Broadcast Live From the University of Iowa Hosted by the Henry B. Tippie College of Business

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J.-November 5, 2008 - CNBC's Jim Cramer heads for the heartland, as the "Mad Money Back to School Tour" sets its sites on the University of Iowa. When the Hawkeyes speak, Jim Cramer listens. From a wildly creative "pitch" on YouTube, to an overzealous Cramer look-alike roaming the campus, the Iowa City locale got the attention of CNBC's hit "Mad Money w/Jim Cramer" and has been selected to host a broadcast of the program at the historic Henry B. Tippie College of Business on Wednesday, November 12.

"Mad Money" will bring Cramer's classic mix of education and entertainment to some of the nation's brightest young people, and the next generation of investors, to the newly refurbished Iowa Memorial Union.

"All across America's campuses I've found a genuine passion and understanding for stocks and trading on the part of students. But the unbridled Hawkeye enthusiasm and their business acumen are truly overwhelming. I feel at home there already," Cramer said.

Regina Gilgan, Executive Producer, "Mad Money w/Jim Cramer," said "These are uncertain times for many, and Jim Cramer is clearly the voice Americans have turned to in order to understand this crisis. There has never been a more crucial moment to head to the heartland, and we are honored to bring 'Mad Money' to the University of Iowa.

"Mad Money w/Jim Cramer," airs weekdays on CNBC at 6PM & 11PM ET.

(The University of Iowa students' Cramer homage video can be viewed on YouTube on the following url: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtSbioBsEyY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYrz2JC7SWc

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Since 2006, the "Mad Money Back to School" tour has been giving college students the chance to experience the energy, passion and excitement of its popular host by being a part of the studio audience. Previously, "Mad Money" traveled to Georgia Tech's School of Management, the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California, Harvard Law School, The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and Columbia Business School Boston College, Georgetown University, The Darden School of Business at The University of Virginia, the Red McCombs School of Business at The University of Texas at Austin , Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, and Penn State University.

For a glimpse behind the scenes of the "Mad Money Back To School" tour please go to: http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=682231179&play=1

and view "Back to School: Extra Credit."

About "Mad Money w/Jim Cramer:"

Jim Cramer believes that there is always a bull market somewhere and he wants to try to help you find it. Mad Money, airing weeknights on CNBC at 6 PM and 11 PM ET, takes viewers inside the mind of one of Wall Street's most respected and successful money managers for free. Jim is your personal guide through the confusing jungle of Wall Street investing, navigating through both opportunities and pitfalls with one goal in mind -- to try to help you make money. "Mad Money" features lively guest interviews, viewer calls and, most importantly, the unmatched, fiery opinions of Jim Cramer.

About CNBC:
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