COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Schedule of Events
Ticket pre-purchase required for all events.
Friday, April 29
Jambalaya Social
6 p.m. in the Argent Pavilion on campus
Cost: $15 per plate
Deadline for ticket purchases is April 24.
Saturday, April 30
State of the Industry presentation and question-and-answer time
9 a.m. in Room 113, Davison Hall (807 Hergot Avenue)
Industry presentation by the Industry Advisory Board with individual breakout sessions for students discussing careers in airlines, corporate, military, and aviation management.
Burger Burn Cookout
11 a.m. at the Ruston Aviation Hangar (125 Flightline Drive)
Cost: $15 per plate funds student scholarships
Deadline for ticket purchases is April 24.
Faculty, Staff, and Alumni Meeting
1:30 p.m. in the Flight Operations Classroom (102 Aviation Boulevard)
All faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome.
Industry Advisory Board Meeting
2:30 p.m. in the Flight Operations Classroom (102 Aviation Boulevard)
Board members only.
AVFEST Awards Banquet
6 p.m. in the Davison Athletics Complex (1454 West Alabama Avenue)
Cost: $45 per person. Tickets must be purchased online in advance
Deadline for ticket purchases is April 24. Tickets will not be available for purchase after the deadline and will not be available for purchase at the door. Tickets are first-come, first-served.
Hotel Accommodations
You must Mention AVFEST to get discounted room rates.
Please reserve your room before the deadline to secure theses discounted room rates. Rates cannot be changed at check-in or check-out for guests who fail to identify their affiliation at the time the reservation is requested.
Courtyard by Marriott Ruston
1309 Maxwell Boulevard, Ruston
318.254.0067
Single or Double – $105 a night, plus tax, reserve by April 8
Book your group rate for AVFEST
Hampton Inn by Hilton
1315 North Trenton Street, Ruston
318.251.3090
Single or Double – $95 a night, plus tax, reserve by April 18
Book your group rate for AVFEST
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1707 Roberta Avenue, Ruston
318.251.9800
Single or Double – $129 a night, plus tax, reserve by April 8
Group Code: AV1
Sleep Inn & Suites
1065 South Service Road East, Ruston
318.232.1100
Single or Double – $109 a night, plus tax, reserve by April 15
Group Code: K02486
Holiday Inn Express
1312 Hospitality Street, Ruston
318.232.1230
Single or Double – $114 a night, plus tax, reserve by April 7
Book your group rate for AVFEST