Busy beginnings

After a quiet summer, we were thrilled to welcome students back to campus starting with our new incoming students who arrived on Friday, Aug. 16. The Warrior Welcome Crew, made up of faculty, staff, students and administration, worked together to welcome our new Warriors and help them get settled into their new homes. Between move-in, orientation, eating and attending class, Indiana Tech Student Life hosted 17 different events throughout Welcome Week to help students foster relationships and connections with their peers, as well as learn more about our institution, our campus and Fort Wayne. In addition to these events, the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Office of Student Success and several other on-campus departments and student organizations also hosted events throughout the week. One of the highlights of the week was Tech @ Night—a conglomeration of some of the most popular things that happen throughout the year all packed into one night. The evening kicked off with Magician Kid Ace, followed by craziness in Andorfer Commons with games, giveaways and other activities. Students were also given the opportunity to learn more about the community outside of Tech with our Explore the Fort event. Explore the Fort took students to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, Ultrazone laser tag and the new nationally recognized Promenade Park on Fort Wayne’s St. Marys River. Students kayaked, fed giraffes, ate lots of pizza, played laser tag and had a great time around Fort Wayne. Check out the Indiana Tech Student Life Facebook page for more pictures from Welcome Week and other events throughout the year.

You're invited to join alumni, friends, faculty, staff and students from the Warrior family as we celebrate Homecoming & Family Day on Saturday Oct. 5. With new activities for the family, along with the old traditions that keep our memories alive, there is sure to be something for everyone. President Einolf invites you to join your student and enjoy everything our homecoming & family day has to offer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzIFfdt-hfM.

Family & Friends Day Check In
10 a.m. — Andorfer Commons, concession stand
Families of current students who registered for Family & Friends Day check in at this time—they also receive a schedule of the day’s events and meal tickets.

Party on the Square
12-3 p.m. — Scully Square/Andorfer Commons
Food trucks, face painting, balloon artists, lawn games, and more! Families who register in advance will receive meal vouchers for the food trucks.

Flying Houndz Frizbee Trick Dog Show
12 p.m. & 3 p.m. — Snyder Academic Center, lawn
Flying Houndz Frizbee Trick Dog Show invites you to “come catch the fun” with our unique, one-of-a-kind, family-themed entertainment experience. Stick around after the show to meet the four-legged phenoms!

Fall Fun in the Rec
12-3 p.m. — Recreation Center/Andorfer Commons
Celebrate fall down in the Rec with fall treats, children’s activities and free bowling.

Movie in the Magee: Toy Story 4
3-5 p.m. — Andorfer Commons, Magee-O’Connor Theater
Join Andy and his pals during this weekend and enter the world of Toy Story once more. Movie and concessions are free!

Dinner & A Show, featuring the Casual Friday Band
5-6:30 p.m. — Andorfer Commons, dining hall
Enjoy dinner and a show with a live family-friendly performance for Warriors of all ages! Registration required.

Casino Night
7-10:00 p.m. — Snyder Academic Center, multi-flex theater
The pinnacle of homecoming traditions, Student Life fills the Multi-Flex Theater with casino games and awesome prize packages. Whether blackjack or craps is your game, beginner or card shark, come one, come all to Casino Night! Registration required.

Find more information and register for the events on the Homecoming & Family Day page.

New Look for Indiana Tech Athletics

The Indiana Tech Department of Athletics launched a new system of logos for its athletic brand this semester. The system features an updated Warrior logo, which has been the official mascot of the university since 1954, and a robust logo set that features the addition of a full-body Warrior, an updated I-Tech logo, a stand-alone shield option, new word marks, fonts for print and web and other options to fit the news of Tech's 27 varsity sports. The change will be rolled out over the next year, as numerous teams will use the new marks on competition gear while all teams will have practice and team gear with the updated logos.

Warriors Succeed in the Classroom 

The Indiana Tech Department of Athletics picked up a bevy of academic awards over the summer and sported a 3.12 grade-point average during the 2018-19 season. 20 sports were honored as NAIA Scholar-Teams: Baseball, Men's Bowling, Men's Cross Country, Men's Golf, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Men's Tennis, Men's Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, Softball, Women's Basketball, Women's Bowling, Women's Cross Country, Women's Golf, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Soccer, Women's Tennis, Women's Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field and Women's Volleyball.

Gary Messick - Associate Dean; Associate Professor, Chemistry

Gary has been with Indiana Tech for well over 30 years and has worn a number of different hats, but teaching chemistry remains his favorite activity. Outside of Tech, he and his wife have enjoyed traveling with their six grandkids. There are three pairs of cousins and they take each pair on a domestic or international trip each year. They have been doing this for about 10 years. This current year, they have been to New Zealand, England and several Cubs baseball games. Next year they are planning trips with them to Paris, Yellowstone and Maui. Of course, these trips are fun, but they believe that, in a small way, they are investing in their education outside of school.

Dr. Josh Long - Associate Professor, College of Business Graduate Studies, Chair

In addition to teaching economics, Josh enjoys at least three different hobbies: aviation, painting and amateur radio. As a pilot, Josh has logged about 400 hours and has flown to Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois and Maryland. In terms of painting, Josh focuses on landscapes, cityscapes and animals—"humans are simply too hard to paint”! Amateur radio—or ham radio—is his favorite hobby. It involves making radio contact with other operators around the world—or maybe just across town. It is a fantastic way to learn about different parts of the world, gain technical expertise and to make new friends!

Dr. Susan E. McGrade - Professor of English

While Susan is a teacher of literature, she also considers herself a student of literature, which means that she is almost always reading. She is attracted to books that offer her new experiences, new ways of thinking about the world and new insights about people's thoughts and behaviors. Susan also enjoys traveling and going to the theatre—something she has done professionally, as she takes students annually to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, and has traveled with several student groups in the past, co-leading eight or nine different trips to various part of Europe. As an undergraduate student, she studied abroad in London and Greece. Much of Susan’s time at Tech is spent with NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) students as she is the faculty advisor for Indiana Tech’s student chapter. She spends a fair amount of time with them away from Tech as well, as she hosts bonfires and fishing at her house, and travels with them twice a year to their regional and national conventions. Finally, Susan has been an avid long-distance runner for over 30 years