Avion Newspapers 10-19-2010 Avion 2010-10-19 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Follow this and additional works at: https://commons.erau.edu/avion Scholarly Commons Citation Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, "Avion 2010-10-19" (2010). Avion. 28. https://commons.erau.edu/avion/28 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Newspapers at Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Avion by an authorized administrator of Scholarly Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Tuesday Volume CXXIX October 19, 2010 Issue 6 Weekly Weather Embry-Riddle researches new Tuesday High 83 Low 59 residential, commuter campus Mostly Sunny Priyanka Kumar current campuses forever, we process, Los Angeles was an us, it’s very desirable and would costs. The factors sprout from a need to establish another campus option, but research concluded be successful, our final decision combination of economic devel- Wednesday Copy Editor that will draw other students,” that it would take students away in the end will be successful,” opment such as the people and Johnson said. from the current campuses. Johnson said. regional business as well as the High 83 Embry-Riddle is looking to set The new alternative is creating Rockford and Houston remain The possible set-up will be state and federal government. up a new residential and com- buzz as to where, and if at all, a as the final two options. open to up to 1,000 students The final recommendation is Low 59 muter campus in either Houston new campus will be built. As of According to Johnson, both and will offer programs such expected to be made by March or the Rockford-Chicago area. now, a committee is weighing all cities have their advantages. He as Aerospace Engineering, 2011. Mostly Sunny Building a new campus is still possibilities as the options have stated that the Rockford, Illinois Aeronautical Science and “It’s an exciting time in the a possibility as the school is been narrowed down to either area will attract students from the Homeland Security. growth of this great University, Thursday currently evaluating relative fac- Rockford, Illinois or Houston, Midwest based on the school’s “The learning quality will be we want to grow and extend the tors. Texas. research. Houston on the other the same as Embry-Riddle now brand as Embry-Riddle, the great- High 84 According to President John Both cities offer Embry-Riddle hand is expected to help students offers, the plan would be for est aviation school,” Johnson said. Johnson, all three Embry-Riddle potential to work with, however, gain opportunities as Houston Deans to manage the Associate According to Johnson, there is Low 62 schools including Daytona the decision will come down houses a large aerospace indus- Deans’ hiring,” Johnson said. a possibility that Embry-Riddle Beach, Prescott and Worldwide to the area that produces the try. Johnson feels that the school The final decision will may either seek a Mostly Sunny are financially operating within most benefits for the University. can work closely with Boeing be determined new option or a positive margin. Johnson stat- According to Johnson, Embry- and NASA. He also feels that based on the cancel the plan Friday ed that because tuition prices Riddle does not draw as many Rockford, the current favorite, incentive packet completely if it cannot keep increasing in five students from those areas in is enthusiastic from each is not the best High 83 years, and seeing that the current comparison to other states in about hav- city to choice for the campuses are reaching capacity, the US. “We want to attract new ing Embry- offset University. Low 64 the school sought an alternative students without taking people Riddle. to continue bringing in revenues away from Prescott or Daytona “People in Mostly Sunny and keeping prices for students Beach,” Johnson said. R o c k f o r d under control. “We can’t keep Earlier in the decision- are very expanding m a k i n g excited to o u r have Industry/Career Expo With close to 90 employers showcasing their companies, attend for opportunities to net- work and connect with recruit- ers actively seeking interns and professional candidates. The Career Expo will be tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the ICI Center Students have the opportunity to meet potential employers and be called back for interviews the next day. With the best employers in the industry, the Embry-Riddle Touch-N-Go brings in big names Career Expo is a must attend for Hannah Langhorn ing contest) will be held. Powell, Student Activities in the ICI parking lot. Country titled “Way out Here.” any serious job hunter. On Thursday, Nov. 4, Touch- Assistant Director said. singer Josh Thompson will All other information con- Guest Reporter N-Go will host the movie “Toy Lynch puts his own signa- be the performer of the night cerning Homecoming week Story 3” on the West Lawn at ture style on his comedy, while which will begin at 5 p.m. can be obtained by talking to The Ethics of This year’s Homecoming, 8:30 p.m. singing. Lynch has also per- Thompson, who has recently a Touch-N-Go worker (office from Nov. 1 through 6, will The fun will not end here formed on Comedy Central and signed with Columbia Records located in the Student Center). Criminal Justice incorporate a variety of activi- as there will be the comedian has been noted to “never disap- in 2009, is known for his debut Additional details can be ties. Stephen Lynch in the ICI at point” according to Powell. single “Beer on the Table” found on the televisions around Tomorrow, Wednesday Oct. Beginning on Oct. 19 and 20, 8 p.m. “I know he [Lynch] will Homecoming week will end (late 2009). His debut album campus, various signs, and at 20, there will be a panel dis- tryouts for AirJam (a lip synch- put on a good show,” Ryan with an all-day tailgate located was released in February 2010 www.touch-n-go.org. cussion featuring seventh Circuit Judge Joseph Will, State Attorney R.J. Larizza and Public Defender James Purdy, with remarks by ethi- cist James Shoopman, Assistant Professor of Humanities and Communication at Embry- Riddle. This presidential speak- er series event will focus on law, justice and the ethics of it all. COE Forum on the Flight Deck The College of Engineering Forum will be held from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the flight deck in the Student Center. The forum is sponsored by the Student Government Association. The forum will be set up with a panel of representatives from different companies presenting to students the current industry climate, job search best practic- es and answering any questions students may have. Company Info Sessions Flight students interested in the Cape Air/jetBlue Gateway Program should plan to attend in IC 104 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Today, Air Wisconsin is host- ing an information session in IC 103 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. that is geared towards Maintenance and Flight students. Today, Rockwell Collins is hosting an information ses- sion for Civil, Electrical and Software Engineering students PHOTO COURTESY BRIAN FRIEDMAN AND JOSHTHOMPSON0FFICIAL.COM in COB 289 from 5:30 p.m. to STEPHEN LYNCH AND JOSH Thompson will perform this year for Homecoming. Lynch will be performing in the ICI Center on Friday, Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Thompson will be performing on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. in the ICI Center parking lot before the Homecoming basketball game. Campus . A2 Student Government . A3 HSSA’s Men’s soccer “Sirens of Student Life . A4 Homecoming Court . A5 “Kiss a Horse” victorius on the Sea” Opinions . A6 Fundraiser Senior Night album review Technology . A7 Sports . B1 Entertainment . C1 Classifieds . C3 Comics . C4 Campus A2 Sports B3 PHOTO COURTESY ABOVE AND BEYOND Ent. Inside C2 Page A2 Campus The Avion, October 19, 2010 HSSA offers “Kiss a Horse” fundraiser Priyanka Kumar students, staff, and faculty can jar contains the most money Senior David Gerin, Secretary bers and helping the club grow. exercises they do,” Gerin said. nominate a professor to kiss of HSSA, says he is determined According to Gerin, the club According to Gerin, anyone Copy Editor a horse on Oct. 21. The pro- to succeed in promoting the club meets on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. is invited to the future trip to fessor whose jar racks up the and steering the club toward in the COA. Members and lead- Tampa International Airport. The “Kiss a Horse” fund- most money will have to kiss “ We want to fur- a good direction this year as ers discuss Homeland Security Gerin encourages this trip to raiser has kicked off to sponsor a horse provided by Professor Gerin and the other executive issues and future events. In see how employees in the air- the Homeland Security Student Dan Cutrer. ther the education board members are planning addition, executive board mem- port work in “real time” and Association (HSSA). Money The HSSA started the tra- of homeland more events for students. “The bers throughout the semester not just the classrooms. People raised will go towards support- dition four years ago and in ‘Kiss a horse’ fundraiser is a help with peer advising and interested are advised to contact ing HSSA and its upcoming the past have brought a pig security... way to intrigue students, any- offer help with HS classes if Dave Gerin or attend the HSSA activities to Tampa International and horse on campus.