International Inaugural Dinner
Fredonia as a Global Community
Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 6 p.m.
Williams Center Multipurpose Room
Business Attire
Watch Videos from the Dinner Here
Join President Horvath and distinguished guests as we celebrate Fredonia's commitment to international education and global citizenship. Net proceeds will benefit the new Fredonia as a Global Community Fund in the Fredonia College Foundation.
Cocktail hour will be from 6 to 6:30, featuring complimentary champagne and sparking grape juice, local beers and wines, and passed hors d'oeuvres. Non-students will receive two drink coupons per person upon arrival; a cash bar will also be available.
The festive sit-down dinner will be served buffet style starting at 6:30. The menu will feature foods from Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vegetarian options will be included.
During dessert, there will be a short program with remarks from President Horvath, students, and representatives from some of our overseas partner institutions, as well as some slides and videos of a few of the 75 countries with whom we have had exchange programs.
| Public Tickets are be available at four price levels. |
Student Tickets are priced as follows: |
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| Dinner Only: | $35 |
$8.20 |
If using meal plan or points | |
| Bronze Patron: | $75 | ($40 per person is tax-deductible*) |
$8.82 |
If using FredFunds |
| Silver Patron: | $125 | ($90 per person is tax-deductible*) |
$8.82 |
If using FredCard debit account |
| Gold Patron: | $250 | ($215 per person is tax-deductible*) |
$12.50 |
If paying cash |
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*The Fredonia College Foundation will issue gift receipts for the tax-deductible portion of your contribution. Receipts will be sent within about two weeks of the event. |
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The Menu
| Cocktail Hour: Butlered Hors D'oeuvres Chicken Quesadillas • Veggie Quesadillas • Spanikopita Champagne • Sparkling Grape Juice for students in attendance • Local Beers and Wine |
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Asian Station |
Mediterranean Station | Latin American Station |
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Korean Galbi Shortribs |
Carved Lamb Gyro Carved lamb leg served with pitas, tzatziki sauce, onions and tomatoes Falafels Served with pitas and traditional condiments and accoutrements Tabbouleh A bulgur wheat salad tossed with tomatoes, parsley, mint, onion and garlic finished with olive oil and lemon juice |
Seafood Moqueca A Brazilian seafood stew enhanced with coconut milk, tomatoes and sweet bell peppers Tostones Rellenos Fried plantain cups stuffed with pico de gallo Cubanos Frijoles Traditional Cuban rice and beans |
| Dessert and beverages served at the tables: Spanish Flan A baked sweet custard finished with fresh berries, caramel sauce and whipped cream Coffee/Decaf/Tea |
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