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Welcome to the March issue of the Warrior Family Association e-newsletter. I am so happy to see the beautiful sunny days that are finally here. President Einolf and I have been very busy with the many sporting events happening on campus. We have attended numerous games as we enjoy cheering for our student-athletes. Indiana Tech's athletic teams have been very impressive in the last few weeks. Make sure to check out the Athletics section of this e-newsletter.
In this issue, I am highlighting the Tech Fresh team, and the amazing programs they implemented here at Tech. In fact, this month, all of our Fun Facts are about various members of our Tech Fresh team. In the last WFA e-newsletter, I mentioned the Top Chef Challenge that our men's and women's basketball teams participated in. Since then, Tech Fresh has offered many other options for dining.
In February, students had the opportunity to sign up for a special Valentine’s Day Dinner. See the picture for how incredible Tech Fresh set up the tables. By the way, students had a choice of filet mignon, salmon or pasta alfredo with chicken or shrimp. Desserts included red velvet layer cake or white chocolate mousse with berries—sounds delicious, right?! I can only compare this to my sons’ colleges, but things like this are NOT done at most universities. In addition, Tech Fresh has also developed these great new initiatives:
- House-made soups in Andorfer and Kachmann Café during the cold February days
- Kachmann Café has new wraps on the menu—turkey and pepper jack wrap and Italian wrap
- Max’s Bistro has started serving milkshakes during the afternoon on Monday through Friday
- Healthy or athlete options are always available in Andorfer during lunch and dinner at the Warrior Station
- Tech Fresh reintroduced some favorites like the salad bar and soft-serve ice cream
- Max’s Bistro offered limited-time items such as reuben sandwiches, Italian grinders and spinach artichoke dip
- A Sauce Section has been added to the condiment table in Andorfer Commons Dining Hall! Our students can spice up their favorite menu item with sweet chili, BBQ, Sriracha, or Buffalo sauce
Let’s hear it for our Tech Fresh Team! If you ever come for a visit, be sure to stop by Andorfer Dining Hall, Central Grounds, Max’s Bistro or Kachmann Café and enjoy some great food and beverages.
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Holi Festival
Holi is a popular and vibrant ancient Hindu festival, also known as the "festival of spring," the "festival of colors," and the "festival of love." It signifies the triumph of good over evil. Last week, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted a celebration with Indiana Tech students and staff that was filled with food, dancing, colored powder and lots of smiles!
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| Warriors Making Headlines
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One year after COVID-19 put a halt to athletic events and competitions around the world, we have numerous Warrior victories to celebrate, including several national championships. You can read more about our students' successes by clicking on the links below. Go Warriors!
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Mark Your CalendarTuesday, April 27: Cap and gown pickup in Andorfer Commons
Friday, May 7: Last day of classes
Monday, May 10 – Thursday, May 13: Final exams
Saturday, May 15: Commencement
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805
• 9:30 a.m.: College of Arts and Sciences Ceremony
• 12:30 p.m.: College of Business Ceremony
• 3:30 p.m.: College of Engineering Ceremony
*Times, date and ability to hold our commencement ceremony in person is subject to change, depending on state and local guidelines related to COVID-19.
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| featuring the Tech Fresh staff
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Garrett Tyk - Director of Dining Services
- I’ve worked in food service for 20-plus years and have been running dining services on college campuses for 12. I’m currently in my seventh year at Indiana Tech...GO WARRIORS!!!
- I’m married to my wife Alicia, we have a son Landon who is 11, and we rescued our dog, Bear, almost three years ago! We love camping, amusement parks and sports!
- My favorite hobbies include playing softball, reading and cooking.
Lucas Carter – Director of Culinary Operations
- Alumni of the Culinary Institute Of America.
- Became an executive chef at age 23.
- Have worked in over 25 professional kitchens.
- In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors hunting, fishing and camping.
Heidi Call – Executive Chef
- I have three children and three beautiful grandchildren.
- I love hunting, oil painting, cooking and watching football.
- I also love getting my grandchildren every other weekend and doing crafts and baking with them.
Piper Boyd – Director of Catering
- I played tennis for the Fashion Institute of Technology in college one year (#1 singles). We qualified and went to the national tournament.
- I graduated from Purdue University in West Lafayette and my youngest son plays baseball (pitcher) for Purdue Fort Wayne!
- I have three children, five grandchildren and one coming in September. I also have a black lab called Remington, who is absolutely the best dog ever!
Becky Fortreide – Baker
- I was born in Sierra Leone, West Africa and lived there for 10 years.
- I have four sons and five grandchildren.
- I started working as a baker right after high school and I still love baking and bring creative every day!
Heather Saylor – Supervisor at Central Grounds
- I’ve been married to my husband, Josh, for 23 years.
- I have two children, Hannah and Jacob. Hannah also works at Indiana Tech at Kachmann cafe, and Jacob is in high school and wrestles for New Haven.
- We also have a family pet; his name is Cooper.
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Final thoughts from a fellow mom
The Einolf household has been fairly quiet lately. You may have known that Karl had surgery on his knee this winter and he spent six weeks on crutches. Believe it or not, he tore his meniscus while playing golf at a scholarship fundraiser that Indiana Tech holds called the TWIST golf tournament. He actually "twisted" his knee on the first drive of the day—we can laugh about the irony now, but it certainly wasn't funny at the time. Karl is finally off crutches, and he is currently in rehab hoping to get back to running in July.
We haven’t seen our sons since the holidays. We are planning a trip soon to Pittsburgh to visit Thomas, our college junior, and watch one of his soccer games. We are hoping for a beautiful sunny day! Nicholas and Mary will visit us for Easter this year, which will be a treat. Nicholas is now halfway through his MBA at Indiana Tech, and Karl enjoys helping him with his homework.
I can’t believe it has been a year since all of us were under the same roof for three months while the world was shut down! I really hope that things continue to improve with more people getting vaccinated every day. Karl and I both received our second dose earlier this week. I hope your families have been well and enjoy the springtime weather!
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