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New Residence Hall Honors Alum As part of the Homecoming festivities, the university dedicated its newest residence hall in honor of 1959 grad Frank Oropeza and his wife, Anne. Frank Oropeza earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

with gathering spaces including a big screen television, recreational game tables, a fireplace, an island dining area, and a full kitchen available for use on request. The building also has laundry facilities on each floor, cable TV, and Wi-Fi Internet access.

“We are quite fortunate here at Indiana Tech to benefit from the dedication of alumni who remain loyal to the university throughout “The dedication of Frank and Anne Oropeza Hall is our gift to the the years after they have graduated,” Indiana Tech President Arthur E. college to enable students to have a better life while they pursue an Snyder said at the ceremony. “And among the most faithful is a person education, so they can follow their dreams,” Frank Oropeza said. of incredible vision and leadership, Frank Oropeza.” “Since graduation 50 years ago, my entire professional career has been an exciting adventure from design engineer to business entrepreneur. The new facility houses 62 students in 16 suites. Each suite has two Indiana Tech truly prepared me for the challenges I was to face in bedrooms, a bathroom, a kitchenette, and a living room. In addition industry…. Consequently, it is a great honor for Anne and I to give to the suites, the residence hall has a community area on the first floor back part of what the college helped us accomplish.”

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