INSIDE TECH 04 Letter from Our President
24 Academic Roundup
President Einolf talks about opportunities, available now and in the future at Indiana Tech.
Kaylee Swanson, 2007 graduate of our sports management degree program, has made it to the Major Leagues.
Across the University
32 Born for It
06 Warrior Park
By the Numbers
Want to know how many LED fixtures were installed to light the softball field? We’ve got you covered, and then some. 08 Around the Regions
Difference Maker Aaron Slatton is changing the way Indiana Tech supports military veterans.
Coach Kyle Shondell has the pedigree to build Tech’s new men’s volleyball program, which will hit the court this fall. Warrior Athletics 34 Fall Sports Wrap-up
Cecilia Heck-led ladies’ golf team has an outstanding fall season. Path of a Warrior
10 Tech Happenings
38 From the Alumni Board
Indiana Tech’s Army ROTC program will launch in the fall of 2019.
Alumni board president Ashley Benvenuti talks about shaping the future for the Warriors of tomorrow.
11 Tech’s Top Picks
In this issue, we ask faculty and staff, “What is your favorite thing about the approach of the spring season?” 12 A Few Words with…
Lisa Givan talks about being the first leader of Indiana Tech’s Office for Diversity and Inclusion and its chief diversity officer. 14 Faculty Update
Dr. Angie Fincannon is the new director of Indiana Tech’s Ph.D. in Global Leadership program.
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40 Alumni Spotlight
Clifford Clarke attributes Indiana Tech and a love of learning to helping him have a successful career.
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41 Tech in Your Town
During one of Institutional Advancement’s alumni events, Tech reps got to rub elbows with Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith. 42 In Memoriam
32 From left to right, Indiana Tech board member Dena Jacquay; athletic director Debbie Warren; President Karl Einolf; Maria Einolf; softball coach Stephanie Zimny; Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry; and Indiana Tech board member and councilman for Fort Wayne’s 5th District Geoff Paddock participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the university’s new softball stadium at Warrior Park.
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