UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM/GLOBAL SPECTRUM – MEDIA NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2008
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX STADIUM/GLOBAL SPECTRUM – MEDIA NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2008
(GLENDALE, AZ – October 1, 2008) The month of October brings more new events and media opportunities to the University of Phoenix Stadium. One of the more unique events is the Sony Take Back Recycling Program, Phoenix. To encourage consumers to recycle electronic devices in an environmentally sound manner, Sony Electronics Inc and Waste Management Recycle America are asking Phoenix area residents to take action and recycle their old electronics for free Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Additionally, the first 2,000 participants to drop off their unwanted electronics will receive a free, environmentally friendly cloth tote bag.
The event is part of Sony's ongoing Take Back Recycling program, which provides free recycling for Sony products. This national effort is also bringing attention to recycling e-waste and educating the public that there are alternatives to trashing electronics, and that through recycling, natural resources can be used again and greenhouse emissions are reduced in the process. For more information visit: www.sony.com/recycle . Media interested in covering this event should contact the stadium’s marketing department.
For more upcoming event information please visit: www.universityofphoenixstadium.com.
Other Upcoming Events:
RecruitMilitary Job Fair
DATE: Thursday, October 2, 2008
Show Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: Free to attend
Media Opportunities: Recruitmilitary representatives will be on hand for interviews about how job market has affected the career fairs and expertise in the transition from military to civilian work positions.
Event Details:
The firm RecruitMilitary is hosting this hiring event at University of Phoenix Stadium. It’s scheduled to take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free.
The event will be the 81st of 102 RecruitMilitary Career Fairs scheduled for 2008. RecruitMilitary urges all job seekers who have military backgrounds to attend: veterans who already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, and military spouses.
Companies scheduled to participate in the job fair include Ameriprise Financial, Apollo Purchasing Group, the Army National Guard and numerous others.
Jobing.com Career Expo
DATES: Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Show Hours: 12:00 p.m. (Noon) - 5:00 p.m.
Tickets: Free – Registration is required online or at the stadium the day of the event:
http://phoenix.jobing.com/expo_js_register.asp?ViewMode=J&eventDate=10/15/2008
Media Opportunities: Media are invited to attend the event. Representatives will be available for interviews relating to the job market and how it is affected by the local economy.
Event Details:
Dozens of Valley businesses from a variety of industries will court potential job candidates at the Jobing.com Career Expo; the event is free to job seekers. Notable employers participating in this event include American Express AT&T, Desert Schools Credit Union, Chase Bank, Verizon, Home Depot, Telecare Global Solutions, and Sunstate Equipment.
The Phoenix Bridal Show
DATES: Sunday, October 19, 2008
Show Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Tickets: $12.00 for Adults (12 and older), Free for Children under 12.
Media Opportunities: Representatives will be available for interviews about the wedding and event industry.
Event details:
The Phoenix Bridal Show was created to offer a creative and fun atmosphere for couples to plan their wedding. It gives brides and grooms more quality time to connect with wedding professionals in a relaxed atmosphere. For more information visit, http://www.phoenixbridalshow.com/.
Cycle World International Motorcycle Expo
DATES: Friday- Sunday Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2008
Show Hours:
Oct. 31 - 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Nov. 1 - 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Nov. 2 - 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Media Opportunities: Representatives will be available for interviews about the motorcycle industry and demo rides on the new bikes will be available.
Tickets: $12.00 for Adults (12 and older), $6.00 for Children (6-11), Free for Children under five.
This nationwide show series allows motorcycle fans in the Valley of the Sun to get an up-close look at more than 600 new model motorcycles including street bikes, dirt bikes, fuel efficient bikes, cruisers, scooters, ATVs and watercraft from 19 major manufacturers.
Public Stadium Tours:
DATES: Tues-Sat all month
Show Hours: 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: $7.00 Adults, $5.00 Children (ages four - 12), Seniors (ages 65 and over) and Military (with ID), Children three and under are free
With football season in full swing, public tours at the University of Phoenix Stadium continue to give fans a unique view of one of the NFL’s impressive facilities. The tours take guests behind the scenes in this one of a kind venue - recently voted "Best NFL Stadium" by the Sports Business Journal.
Tour Schedule: Tues.-Sat. 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm.
