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Monday, February 7, 2011

Democrats Oppose GOP Cuts to FAA ~ International Food Fest at ERAU!

Democrats warn amendment could hamper aviation safety
By Vicki Needham - 02/04/11 04:59 PM ET

On The Money Blog, TheHill.com

Several Democratic senators are urging Republicans to abandon their push to reduce the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) budget to 2008 levels, which they say would hamper the upgrading of the nation's air traffic control systems and force layoffs. READ MORE>>

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International Food Fest
By ERAU, Prescott, AZ., February 7, 2011

The International Student Association (ISA) at
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invites the public to its annual International Festival on Saturday, February 26, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event will be held in the Prescott Campus Activity Center located on Dobberteen Dr.

Attendees will be given a “Food Passport” which will allow them to sample foods from five different countries, prepared and served by
students from various nations around the world. The cost of the Passport for non-ERAU guests will be $5; non-ERAU students $3 and all ERAU students, faculty and staff will be admitted free with their student or employee ID. Children under the age of 12 are admitted free.

In addition to the opportunity to taste a variety of international foods, the event offers information about other countries and cultures as well as examples of the native clothing and music from various countries. There will be entertainment provided by numerous student and community groups.

Seventy international students from over 20 different countries are currently enrolled at Embry-Riddle. The International Student Association sponsors this festival to encourage
interaction between international students and other campus students, as well as with citizens of the Tri-City area.

For more information about the event, please contact Courtney Luque at (928) 777-3774

Media Contact:
Susan Larsen
Director of Marketing and Public Relations
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86310
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
(928) 777-6731
susan.larsen@erau.edu

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