We kicked off the new academic year with a welcome week packed full of events, including a welcome party and student organization fair, speed friending, hammock hangout with live music & s'mores, a job fair, capture the flag, cornhole, and a full day of going off campus to explore Fort Wayne. Below are some snapshots to give you a peek at what the first week looked like for students on campus and around Fort Wayne.

The Office of Student Engagement is hosting a Student Leadership Summit this Sunday, Sept. 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme for this year's fall summit is "You Are Here," and it will feature America Ninja Warrior finalist Hoan Do as the keynote speaker!

The Student Leadership Summit is open to ALL students and will specifically benefit student org leaders, athletes, resident assistants and any student seeking personal development and new leadership skills! Attendees will walk away with new tools for leading and influencing, a certificate of completion and a special gift from the Office of Student Engagement. Students can register in advance on Commons 803 or through the CORQ app.

Counseling Services

The Indiana Tech/Parkview Student Assistance Program offers a variety of short-term counseling and consultation services to address the needs of students. All students currently enrolled at Indiana Tech are eligible for up to six full counseling sessions per year. Family members and significant others are eligible, when seen with the student. There is no charge for these services.

Our Wellness Clinic is equipped with an experienced nurse practitioner who can provide acute care for minor illnesses/injuries, pharmaceuticals (writing prescriptions for medications associated with treatment plan) and referrals.

Career Center Career Lab: Students can visit the Indiana Tech Career Center Career Lab, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., to make sure all facets of their professional game are polished and on point. We can help with career assessments, resume and cover letter development, online branding, job and internship search tips and practice with interviewing. No appointment is necessary.

Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

Friday: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday: 12-4 p.m.

Yoga classes are Mondays at 12 p.m.; Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m.; and Fridays at 12 p.m.

The Office of Student Success (the OSS), located in the lower level of the Snyder Academic Center, is here to help students navigate around any obstacles they may encounter during their college career. The OSS is also the starting point for a student with a disability. Some of the services and programs offered by the Office of Student Success include:

Oct. 2: Homecoming and Family & Friends Day (register by clicking on the Homecoming 2021 image above)

Oct. 13: Seniors spring preregistration begins

Oct. 11-Oct. 15: Midterm exams

Oct. 18-Oct. 19: Fall Break (no classes)

Oct. 20: Junior and Sophomore spring preregistration begins

Nov. 2: Last day to withdraw

Nov. 24 - Nov 28: Thanksgiving Break (no classes)

Dec. 10: Last day of classes

Dec. 13-Dec. 16: Final exams

Jan. 19: Spring semester classes begin

Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences and Associate Professor of Psychology 

Associate Dean, College of Business and Associate Professor of Business 

Associate Professor, College of Engineering 

Final thoughts from a fellow mom

As happy as I am for the school year to begin, I have to admit that I am missing my son, Thomas.  He spent the summer with us in Fort Wayne as he worked as an intern with the Informatics Team at Parkview Health.  He enjoyed the internship so much that he plans to continue working there remotely during his final semester at Washington and Jefferson College.  As you may remember, Thomas plays soccer for W&J, and he is excited for his senior season.  He made the starting lineup at the Center Midfielder position, and Karl and I are hoping to see him play a few times this fall.

We recently had the opportunity to visit our son, Nicholas, in Pittsburgh.  He is two classes away from completing his MBA through Indiana Tech’s online program.  He still works at UPMC Shadyside in their pharmacy, and he recently moved into a house near the University of Pittsburgh with two other young men.  Nicholas joined a competitive volleyball league and a climbing gym.  He is enjoying his life as a twenty-something living in the city!

Karl and I traveled throughout the entire summer.  Between vacations, weddings, and visiting alumni we were barely home for more than a week at a time.  It was busy but very enjoyable.  We continue to have travel plans this fall, but when we are in Fort Wayne, we will spend much of our time with our students on campus.  I hope you all have a wonderful fall season – it is my favorite time of the year!