Residence Life Announcement

We are excited to introduce Dr. Kris Bliss. She has joined Indiana Tech as our AVP of Student Success. Dr. Kris Bliss is an innovative thinker and problem solver who has been in the field of education for 30 years. Although originally from South Bend, Kris has lived in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and most recently Arizona. Kris received her Educational Doctorate from Northern Arizona University in Community College and Higher Education Leadership. Her research focused on risk-taking behavior and change as a result of COVID-19 and how community colleges could be reimagined. Kris identifies as a relational leader who understands the importance of connection and compassion for students as well as employees. She knows small things can make huge differences for people. In her spare time, Kris likes to bake, read, spend time with friends and family, and is looking forward to joining a crew team here in Fort Wayne to continue her rowing career.

Fun facts about Kris:
1.I have a daughter who is a student at Arizona State University.
2.I picked up rowing in a desert.
3.I love to bake and will do a lot of it when stressed.
4.I am related to a famous General.
5.I have a dog, Roxie, and a cat, Candy Cane.

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Final thoughts from a fellow mom

Karl and I are getting used to our annual Christmas celebration being a little different each year as our sons are living on their own. Last year, our son, Nicholas, had to work at his job at the hospital on Christmas Eve, so it was the first time our family of four was not together on Christmas Day. This year, for the first time in over 25 years, we will wake up Christmas morning away from our home. Karl and I reserved an Airbnb in the Pittsburgh area near Nicholas’ place, and we will celebrate Christmas there. When we moved from our home in Pennsylvania to Fort Wayne after being there for 26 years, we learned that home isn’t a place, it’s a feeling. We look forward to being together.

After Christmas, we will visit Karl’s parents in eastern Pennsylvania and my mom and our other extended family in New Jersey. We enjoy this annual trip a lot, and we look forward to continuing our annual family traditions.

I wish you all the blessings of the holiday season, and I hope you have a happy and healthy new year!

We would like to share our annual family Christmas card with you – see below.