ASU SkySong hosts President of Ireland, SkySong’s first Head of State visit

Business leaders gather at the Scottsdale Innovation Center to meet President McAleese

For Immediate Release – December 8, 2008

Who: ASU President Michael Crow, City of Scottsdale and local business leaders gather for a VIP breakfast with Irish President Mary McAleese.

What: ASU SkySong will welcome an Irish delegation, including President McAleese, Dublin City University president Ferdinand von Prondzynski and Irish ambassador to the U.S., Michael Collins.

When: SkySong Scottsdale Innovation Center, 1475 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 85257 (southeast corner of McDowell and Scottsdale Roads) Monday, December 15, 7:30 a.m. (motorcade will arrive at 7:45 a.m.)

Details: ASU SkySong opened in March 2008 and is becoming a global portal for technology businesses looking for entry into the U.S. Marketplace. Arizona State University shares a special partnership with Dublin City University and President McAleese will meet with ASU faculty to discuss future U.S. – Ireland partnerships.

Photo Opportunity: Irish president Mary McAleese will tour the SkySong facility, learn about collaborations between ASU and Irish ventures and speak during a VIP breakfast with over 50 attendees.

NOTE: We will need to know if your media outlet will cover the event by Thursday, December 11. Reporter and photographer names will need to be submitted to ASU SkySong in advance of the event for clearance by Secret Service. Press credentials will be required to attend the event. Press must arrive by 7:30 a.m. and be set up by 7:45 a.m. – no late entry.

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Media contact:
Alison Bendler
ASU SkySong
Office 480-884-1654
Cell 480-241-0685