Join alumni, friends, faulty, staff and students from the Warrior Family as we celebrate Homecoming!

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1 Homecoming 2017 Schedule Thursday, September 28 Saturday, September 30 Join alumni, friends, faulty, staff and students from the Warrior Family as we celebrate Homecoming! Schedule of Events and Activities Thursday, September 28 Get Your SWAG On 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Andorfer Commons Stop by Andorfer Commons to gear up for Homecoming 2017! Students, faculty, staff and registered attendees will receive a FREE T-shirt, plus snacks, music and a preview of the weekend s events. Indiana Tech will also be hosting Friends and Family Weekend, so be sure to stop by and learn about all the exciting activities on campus! President s Dinner (By Invitation Only) 6:00-9:00 p.m. Grand Wayne Center, Downtown Fort Wayne Each year we honor Indiana Tech alumni and friends who contributed $1,000 or more to the university during the fiscal year. This elegant event will include socializing over cocktails and hors d oeuvres followed by a sit-down dinner and a special message from President Einolf. Homecoming Pep Rally: Party to the Maximus! 8:00-9:30 p.m. The Schaefer Center Join Indiana Tech Student Life and Athletics to kick off an exciting weekend with a celebration fit for Warriors! Get decked out in your orange and black best to sing the fight song, and meet Warrior athletes of all ages. Stick around after the rally to play games, enjoy refreshments and bask in the glow of Warrior pride. Friday, September 29 Spirit Day Show your Warrior pride by donning your favorite Indiana Tech gear! Students, faculty, staff and alums alike will all be decked out in the orange and black. To get your Tech gear visit Tech Treasures on the first floor of Andorfer Commons. Alumni will receive a special 20% discount on all Tech apparel and gifts.

2 Registration Social 1:00-4:00 p.m. Alumni Welcome Center, first floor, Wilfred Uytengsu, Sr. Center Stop by to visit with friends and colleagues, sign up for the weekend s events and activities, and have some light refreshments before heading out on a campus tour. Registrants each receive a special welcome gift. Guided Campus Tours 1:00 4:00 p.m. Start at the Alumni Welcome Center, first floor, Wilfred Uytengsu, Sr. Center Stop by to visit with friends and colleagues, sign up for the weekend s events and activities, and have some light refreshments before heading out on a campus tour. Registrants each receive a special welcome gift. Join fellow alumni as our Student Ambassadors provide personal tours of campus. You ll get an up-close look at all of today s campus facilities, and see for yourself what makes Tech so unique and welcoming to current students and the community-at-large. Both walking tours and tours by golf cart will be offered. Alumni Soccer Games 6:00 p.m. Warrior Athletic Field The men s and women s reserve soccer teams will take on soccer alumni in back-to-back games at the Athletic Field. Don t miss all the action as current team members and alums battle for bragging rights that will last all year long. Women s Soccer Alumni 6:00 p.m. Contact Coach Jim Lipocky at jmlipocky@indianatech.edu Men s Soccer Alumni 8:00 p.m. Contact Coach David Bokhart at gdbokhart@indianatech.edu Alumni Banquet: Reunion, Recognition, and Awards Ceremony Cocktail Hour: 5:30 p.m. Dinner and Presentation: 6:30 p.m. Multi-Flex Theater, first floor, Academic Center Join us for a top highlight of the weekend as we honor the newest inductee into the Indiana Tech Alumni Hall of Fame, as well as the G.O.L.D. (Graduate of the Last Decade) Alumnus of the Year, the College of Professional Studies Alumnus of the Year, and the Alumni Volunteer of the Year. We will also have a special recognition for our 10-, 25- and 50-year reunion class members for years 2007, 1992 and Cost is $25 per person or $50 per couple. All members of the 2007, 1992 and 1967 classes receive complimentary tickets for themselves and a guest. Pre-registration is required.

3 Saturday, September 30 Prayer Service 8:00-8:30 a.m. Heinz and Nanalee Wegener Worship Center, second floor, Andorfer Commons Join us for a non-denominational gathering designed to start your day with inspiration, music, sharing and prayer. Coffee in the Café 8:00 11:00 a.m. Kachmann Café, first floor, Academic Center Get your morning coffee fix and join friends and alumni at the Kachmann Café before heading out to the day s events. Featured items will include new fall coffee flavors and fresh-baked pastries. Breakfast with the President 8:30-9:30 a.m. Dining Hall, first floor, Andorfer Commons Catch up with fellow alums and start your day off right! Join Indiana Tech President Dr. Einolf for a morning meal surrounded by friends old and new. Breakfast is free, but pre-registration is required as seating is limited. Alumni Association Annual Meeting 9:30-10:00 a.m. Joyce Schlatter Board Room, 1 st Floor, Andorfer Commons Alumni Board members will report on events and other highlights from the past year. Alumni Association members elect new board members and officers for Tech 101 Open Campus 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Academic and Administrative Campus Buildings Connect with faculty, students and alumni from Tech s academic programs and learn what your fellow Warriors are doing today in the areas of engineering, business, education and more! Visit the McMillen Library, The Center for Creative Collaboration, Zollner Engineering Center, Snyder Academic Center, and the Cunningham Business Center. Athletic facilities will be open for Alumni Athletics and student games throughout the weekend. Party on the Square 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Scully Square, Andorfer Commons Come down to Scully Square for an afternoon of fun activities! Join students, alums, faculty and staff and bring your friends and family for the second annual Party on the Square at homecoming. Highlighted events include: BYOP (Bring Your Own Picnic) Food trucks (food will be available for purchase) Live music by The Bulldogs

4 Ice cream social Face painting and balloon artists BYOS (Bring Your Own Sport) Men s Alumni Lacrosse 1:00 p.m. Warrior Athletic Field The men s lacrosse team will take on alumni at the Athletic Field. Don t miss all the action as current team members and alums battle for bragging rights that will last all year long. Contact Coach Bryan Seaman at bcseaman@indianatech.edu Tech 101 Open Campus 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Academic and Administrative Campus Buildings Connect with faculty, students and alumni from Tech s academic programs and learn what your fellow Warriors are doing today in the areas of engineering, business, education and more! Visit the McMillen Library, The Center for Creative Collaboration, Zollner Engineering Center, Snyder Academic Center, and the Cunningham Business Center. Athletic facilities will be open for Alumni Athletics and student games throughout the weekend. Alumni Baseball 7:00 p.m. Warrior Baseball Stadium Join us on the Maximus Patio for some classic baseball snacks! Warrior alumni want to take you out to the ballgame! Enjoy the scene at the Warrior Baseball Stadium while you catch up with friends and classmates. Contact Coach Kip McWilliams at KDMcWilliams@indianatech.edu Unfortunately, the Official Indiana Tech Homecoming After Party has been cancelled. Please join us at the Alumni Baseball game at 7:00 PM! Registration Information In an effort to make the best use of our Warrior resources and provide you with an even better homecoming experience, our registration is going green this year. You may register for all events, both ticketed and non-ticketed, at IndianaTech.edu/Homecoming. REGISTER ONLINE: IndianaTech.edu/Homecoming

5 Warrior Athletics Friday, September 29th Ice Hockey vs. Midland 8:30 p.m. Puck Drop Parkview/SportONE Icehouse, Fort Wayne Complementary Shuttle Service for all students, alumni, faculty and staff will be available from the Indiana Tech campus to Parkview/SportONE Icehouse. Shuttle Times: 7:45 p.m., 8:00 p.m., 8:15 p.m., return shuttle following end of game. Saturday, September 30 Men s and Women s Tennis Tournament 9:00 a.m. Kreager Park, Fort Wayne Baseball vs. Lourdes 12:00 p.m. Warrior Baseball Stadium Ice Hockey vs. Midland 5:30 p.m. Puck Drop Parkview/SportONE Icehouse, Fort Wayne QUESTIONS? Call the Office of Alumni Relations, Lauren Zuber, , ext or LAZuber@IndianaTech.edu. Register for Homecoming 2017 at IndianaTech.edu/Homecoming. See you there!