MELBOURNE, FLA.—The Florida Institute of Technology officially concluded its 50th anniversary celebration on Sept. 26 announcing that the Golden Anniversary Campaign for Florida Tech had exceeded its $50 million goal, raising $59,465,000.37. The campaign, underway since 2004, benefits a range of areas—from scholarships to bricks and mortar facilities. Full Article

MELBOURNE, FLA.-WFIT 89.5 FM, a service of Florida Institute of Technology, presents an evening with National Public Radio’s Noah Adams featuring pianist John Ryan. The event will be held Saturday, Nov. Full Article

MELBOURNE, FLA.—The Florida Institute of Technology College of Aeronautics has named Jill Marie Demko as the 2009 Skurla Award winner. Demko, a 1999 graduate with a bachelor’s degree in aviation management with flight, is an air safety investigator with the Eastern Region of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Full Article

MELBOURNE, FLA.—Florida Institute of Technology’s music program offers a variety of performance ensembles including the Panther Jazz Band, known for its big band style and the Latin Percussion ensemble, known for its Afro-Latin sound. Full Article