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January 2010

Embry-Riddle Supports Haiti Relief Efforts

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Alumni Association and President and Mrs. John Johnson extend their condolences to the families in Haiti who have endured the earthquake on Tuesday, Jan. 12, and to those with friends and families in the affected areas. The Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses are making efforts to assist those in need. Alumni are welcome to support these efforts.

Find out how you can help.

First Blind Grad Featured in Two Local Newspapers

Barry Hyde ('07, DB) featured in his hometown of Salisbury, NC's Salisbury Post on Christmas Day. The newspaper article told the story of his flying accident in 1998 that resulted in his blindness and his accomplishments since then. Read article here.

His inspirational story was previously shared in the Spring 2009 issue of LIFT magazine.

On January 11, 2010, the Daytona Beach News-Journal featured Hyde in their newspaper as well. Read article here.

Hyde is pictured above (at right) with Randy Babbitt ('65, MC), the FAA Administrator. When Hyde accepted a position with the FAA last year, he gave Mr. Babbitt an Embry-Riddle alumni pin, and Babbitt presented Hyde with an FAA history book.

Alumnus Presents at Middle East Security Conference

Hassan Eltaher ('80, DB), President of Aviation Canada, will speak at the Airport Security Middle East 2010 conference in Dubai, on Feb. 7-10.

Eltaher's paper is titled "Insightful Aviation Security Intelligence: The Role of Actionable Threat and Risk Assessments," and it focuses on the two-way relationship that should be in place between intelligence, the aviation industry and the overseers of Civil Aviation Security and how to manage the intelligence Threat and Risk Assessment process among the stakeholders invovled in government and the private sector. Learn more about the conference.

Wings and Waves to Return to Daytona Beach

Alumni asked for it and the Alumni Association is giving it to them. The popular Wings and Waves air and sea show is returning Oct. 9-10, 2010. Alumni and friends will enjoy performances by the Canadian Snowbirds (pictured right) and many others.

Also, join the Alumni Association on Oct. 8 for the 2nd annual Eagle Night party, which will host the Wings and Waves performers. Learn more.

Alumni Awards Program

Don't forget to submit your nominations for your fellow alumni to be awarded in one of seven categories by March 31, 2010! You can print the application, fill it out and mail it in, or you can submit the application online and simply attach supporting documents. Learn more.

Eagle Athletes Break Records and Rank High Nationally

The Fall 2009 semester was record-breaking for the Embry-Riddle Eagles: All five of the fall sports programs captured conference championships, a first in the history of the NAIA conference.

The men's cross country Team finished 5th at the national championships, while the women's team finished 16th.
Men's soccer advanced to the national quarterfinals and had four student-athletes named All-American.
Men's baskbetball is currently in their playing season and to date has won ten games in a row and is currently 13-3 on the year and ranked #17 in the nation.
In pre-season news, the women's golf team is ranked #2 in the country.
The baseball team is going into their season ranked #7 in the country. Read more.

NASA Chooses Two Student Teams to Conduct Experiments in Simulated Weightlessness

NASA has selected two undergraduate student teams from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to conduct experiments of their own design aboard the agency's "Weightless Wonder" aircraft at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

The teams from Embry-Riddle's residential campuses in Prescott, Ariz., and Daytona Beach, Fla., will participate in NASA's Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program June 17-26, 2010.

The prestigious annual program which chose only 14 collegiate teams from across the nation this year, gives students the invaluable opportunity to propose, design, build, fly and test scientific experiments in microgravity without the extreme costs and requirements of actual space flight. Read more.

Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Your Appreciated Property

Before you sell your stock, mutual fund shares or other property that has increased in value since you bought it, find out how to avoid the tax bill you will likely owe on the capital gain.

Student Alumni Association Formed

The Alumni Association has organized a new group on campus to take the place of the Alumni-Student Connection this semester. It hopes to get current students on the Daytona Beach campus involved in the alumni world early by facilitating networking opportunities and giving students real-world experience before they leave college and start their careers. Students will be dues-paying ambassadors, gaining valuable leadership skills and admission to homecoming and other alumni events. Learn about ways to get involved.

We respect your privacy. If you would prefer not to be contacted by Embry-Riddle's Alumni Office, simply send a message to melissa.judy@erau.edu and indicate that you would like to unsubscribe. Or write us at Embry-Riddle Alumni, 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL, 32114.


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The newspaper article told the story of his flying accident in 1998 that resulted in his blindness and his accomplishments since then. Read article here. His inspirational story was previously shared in the Spring 2009 issue of LIFT magazine. On January 11, 2010, the Daytona Beach News-Journal featured Hyde in their newspaper as well. Read article here. Hyde is pictured above (at right) with Randy Babbitt ('65, MC), the FAA Administrator. When Hyde accepted a position with the FAA last year, he gave Mr. Babbitt an Embry-Riddle alumni pin, and Babbitt presented Hyde with an FAA history book. Alumnus Presents at Middle East Security Conference Hassan Eltaher ('80, DB), President of Aviation Canada, will speak at the Airport Security Middle East 2010 conference in Dubai, on Feb. 7-10. Eltaher's paper is titled "Insightful Aviation Security Intelligence: The Role of Actionable Threat and Risk Assessments," and it focuses on the two-way relationship that should be in place between intelligence, the aviation industry and the overseers of Civil Aviation Security and how to manage the intelligence Threat and Risk Assessment process among the stakeholders invovled in government and the private sector. Learn more about the conference. Wings and Waves to Return to Daytona Beach Alumni asked for it and the Alumni Association is giving it to them. The popular Wings and Waves air and sea show is returning Oct. 9-10, 2010. Alumni and friends will enjoy performances by the Canadian Snowbirds (pictured right) and many others. Also, join the Alumni Association on Oct. 8 for the 2nd annual Eagle Night party, which will host the Wings and Waves performers. Learn more. Alumni Awards Program Don't forget to submit your nominations for your fellow alumni to be awarded in one of seven categories by March 31, 2010! You can print the application, fill it out and mail it in, or you can submit the application online and simply attach supporting documents. Learn more. Eagle Athletes Break Records and Rank High Nationally The Fall 2009 semester was record-breaking for the Embry-Riddle Eagles: All five of the fall sports programs captured conference championships, a first in the history of the NAIA conference. The men's cross country Team finished 5th at the national championships, while the women's team finished 16th. Men's soccer advanced to the national quarterfinals and had four student-athletes named All-American. Men's baskbetball is currently in their playing season and to date has won ten games in a row and is currently 13-3 on the year and ranked #17 in the nation. In pre-season news, the women's golf team is ranked #2 in the country. The baseball team is going into their season ranked #7 in the country. Read more. NASA Chooses Two Student Teams to Conduct Experiments in Simulated Weightlessness NASA has selected two undergraduate student teams from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to conduct experiments of their own design aboard the agency's "Weightless Wonder" aircraft at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The teams from Embry-Riddle's residential campuses in Prescott, Ariz., and Daytona Beach, Fla., will participate in NASA's Reduced Gravity Student Flight Opportunities Program June 17-26, 2010. The prestigious annual program which chose only 14 collegiate teams from across the nation this year, gives students the invaluable opportunity to propose, design, build, fly and test scientific experiments in microgravity without the extreme costs and requirements of actual space flight. Read more. Avoid Capital Gains Tax on Your Appreciated Property Before you sell your stock, mutual fund shares or other property that has increased in value since you bought it, find out how to avoid the tax bill you will likely owe on the capital gain. Student Alumni Association Formed The Alumni Association has organized a new group on campus to take the place of the Alumni-Student Connection this semester. It hopes to get current students on the Daytona Beach campus involved in the alumni world early by facilitating networking opportunities and giving students real-world experience before they leave college and start their careers. Students will be dues-paying ambassadors, gaining valuable leadership skills and admission to homecoming and other alumni events. Learn about ways to get involved. We respect your privacy. If you would prefer not to be contacted by Embry-Riddle's Alumni Office, simply send a message to melissa.judy@erau.edu and indicate that you would like to unsubscribe. Or write us at Embry-Riddle Alumni, 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL, 32114.
		January 29, 2010 Daytona Beach Alumni Chapter Event Alumni and Friends are invited to a wine tasting and Stargazing Event. February 3, 2010 Alumni Reception - Singapore Airshow Join alumni and friends for a special reception during the Airshow. Visit the Alumni Association Booth at Enterprise Florida. February 22, 2010 President's Reception - Houston Guest Speaker will be Zane Rowe, EVP and CFO of Continental Airlines. February 24-28, 2010 Women in Aviation Conference Join alumni and friends at an exclusive luncheon. The Embry-Riddle Alumni Career Center Use our Career Center to find your next job! Ready for a Vacation? Try YTB travel and help support Embry-Riddle.
We respect your privacy. If you would prefer not to be contacted by Embry-Riddle's Alumni Office, simply send a message to ashlee.ilg@erau.edu and indicate that you would like to unsubscribe. Or write us at Embry-Riddle Alumni, 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL, 32114.