{"id":153449,"date":"2021-08-09T09:06:08","date_gmt":"2021-08-09T13:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/?page_id=153449"},"modified":"2025-03-27T17:26:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T21:26:14","slug":"homecoming-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.indianatech.edu\/homecoming-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Homecoming Oct. 4-5, 2025 &#8211; Save the Date!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Alumni, family, friends, students, faculty, and staff are invited to the Fort Wayne Campus to celebrate Homecoming 2025. The schedule for events is below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free homecoming t-shirt while supplies last.  Adult sizes S-4XL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday, October 3, 2025<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NEW! Homecoming Golf Tournament (time TBD, more info to come)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1 -3 pm Alumni Welcome <\/strong>Party<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Alumni kick off the weekend with this social event in the Abbott Welcome Center<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alumni t-shirt and Reunion packet pick-up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refreshments and snacks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tours of the campus by golf cart <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet with faculty from the Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6-9 pm President\u2019s Dinner in the Schaefer Center (By Invitation)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indiana Tech alumni and friends who support at the leadership level and special reunion classes are invited to join President Karl W. Einolf at this special event. Invitations will be sent with RSVP information. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 pm Rink Side Homecoming Hockey Game with Rink Side Tailgate at the SportsONE Ice House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wear Orange and join in the fun at this Indoor Tailgate Party for the Men&#8217;s Hockey Game. Pick up your homecoming t-shirt. Enjoy hot appetizers while preparing to cheer on our Warriors! Cash bar available. (one free drink ticket for alumni)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7:30 pm Men&#8217;s Hockey Game &#8211;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheer on the Warriors as they face off!  Watch from the hospitality area overlooking the rink, or get loud with the student crowd in the bleachers! This is the season&#8217;s largest and loudest Orange Out! Students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to this Hockey Homecoming Game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there will be cowbells!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday, October 4, 2025<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9 am Prayer Service in the Heinz and Nanalee Wegener Worship Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This non-denominational service is an opportunity for the Warrior community to worship together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9:30-11 am Alpha Chi Induction Ceremony in the Keene Building<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indiana Lambda chapter induction ceremony honors the top 10% of juniors and seniors with a reception to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10:30 am Athletic Hall of Fame Brunch and Induction Ceremony in the Schaefer Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This Warrior Athletics Banquet honors alumni athletes, coaches, and teams as they are inducted into the Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/indianatechwarriors.com\/news\/2024\/4\/5\/general-indiana-techs-2024-hall-of-fame-class-announced.aspx\">Warrior Athletics HoF page<\/a> for more information on the 2025 inductees. This event is family-friendly; all those who love Warrior athletics are encouraged to attend. There is a fee for this event, however children under 12 are free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12- 3 pm Party on the Square &#8211; Family Friendly event family-friendly KID ZONE, Field Day Games, and Alumni Hospitality Tent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Join in the fun outside and in! Activities are centered around Scully Square and Andorfer Commons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Free lunch in the cafeteria <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Free dessert from food trucks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inflatables, fun games and entertainment for all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the Rec Center in the lower level &#8211; Bowling, pool, ping pong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the campus and win prizes in a Warrior Scavenger hunt for all ages. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3-4:30 pm Student-Alumni Mystery Game Event with Snacks &#8211; Hosted by NSBE Student Chapter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hot snacks and beverages will be on hand to keep the energy up during this fun interactive mystery game. Alumni, students, friends, and family participate to solve a mysterious and slightly spooky challenge. Let&#8217;s see who can figure it out with NSBE students leading the fun!12:30-9 pm Tailgate Tent and Games At Warrior Field<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alumni Games and Tailgating!!  Times TBD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alumni and students gather to face off in alumni games. <strong>Everyone<\/strong> is welcome to watch! Enjoy an ongoing tailgate in the parking lot behind the bleachers when taking a break from cheering on the teams. Complementary food and snacks.  Coaches will have information for alumni wanting to play in the games. Here is the lineup for the day:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Baseball <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Women&#8217;s Lacrosse Alumni Game<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Men&#8217;s Lacrosse Alumni Game<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Softball (at Warrior Park)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These games have become a homecoming tradition!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5-7 pm Dinner and a Show in the Andorfer Commons Dining Area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students, alumni, and guests enjoy dinner and a show with a live, family-friendly performance. Dinner vouchers for alumni and guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-8 pm Alumni Awards and Reunion Celebration in the Snyder Academic Center, Multi-Flex Theater<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cocktails. dinner service and awards program. This is a highlight of the weekend! Join us for this special dinner recognizing our 25-, 50- and 60-year reunion class members and the presentation of the 2024 alumni awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Graduate of the Last Decade<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CPS Alumnus of the Year<\/strong> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alumni Volunteer of the Year<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 pm &#8211; 10 pm Casino Night &#8211; Alumni, Family, Friends and Students in Andorfer Commons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Student, alumni, friends and family are welcome to double down and let it ride.  <strong>Play to win raffle prize tickets (no money exchanged)<\/strong>. Gaming is provided by Little Vegas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 &#8211; 11 pm  OFF CAMPUS Alumni After-Party at 2Toms Brewery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Chill and catch up with classmates! 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