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Volume 24, Number 27

March 26, 2004

New campaign urging students
to be accountable for behavior

Randy Hyman outlined details of the "Police Yourself" campaign during a news conference Wednesday. The campaign adds a new dimension to efforts to make students accountable for behavior off campus. Full Story
Vice President McConkey's remarks
"Police Yourself" Web site

Steve Bell named to Indiana Journalism Hall of Fame
The former ABC anchor and reporter will be inducted during ceremonies April 10 in Greencastle. The hall
of fame annually recognizes people with significant Indiana ties who have demonstrated they are journalists of the highest distinction. Full Story

Student employees honored during recognition week
Ball State will honor more than 5,500 student employees April 11-17 as part of the National Student Employment Week observance. Sponsored by the Career Center, the week is designed to bring attention to students who play a role in helping Ball State operate. Full Story

New book on Sudan covers country's bloody history
In her new book, "Sudan's Blood Memory," Stephanie Beswick analyzes the nation's history starting with its days as the southern part of ancient Egyptian empires through the current civil war. Full Story

Journalism department to present awards March 30
The department's awards program also includes presentation of the 2004 Eugene S. Pulliam National Writing Award. Full Story

President of Hispanic leadership organization speaks March 31
Ingrid Duran is president of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. Its leadership development programs include its summer internship, nine-month public policy fellowship and college scholarship awards. Full Story
 

 

University Singers celebrate 40th anniversary at Spectacular
This year’s Spectacular, “Can’t Stop the Beat,” will be jam-packed with performances and surprises such as alumni and current members uniting on stage, as well as video clips of past performers. Full Story

Hidden treasures on display in Beeman Costume Collection Western wear, cowboy garb and rhinestone couture are the focus of the Beeman Historic Costume Collection's current display, "How the West Was Worn." Full Story

Psychedelic '60s come alive
on stage in 'A Flea in Her Ear'

A "shagadellic" tale full of mistaken identities, crazy situations and bizarre personalities unfolds in "A Flea in Her Ear," on stage at 8 p.m. April 1-3 and April 7-10 and at 2:30 p.m. April 4 in University Theatre. Full Story

Student wins national award
for Daffy Duck-inspired table

Dana Fear thinks her table is just ducky. So did NICHE, a trade publication for American crafts. The magazine honored the Ball State senior with a 2004 Student Niche Award for her work, “Duck Table.” The table resembles a nightstand. Instead of having traditional legs, however, Fear carved duck legs. Full Story

Limited-access, live broadcast
to spoof television reality shows

Ready to make fun of television's overzealous offering of reality shows like "Survivor," "Trading Spaces" and "Blind Date"? Ball State's "Reality TV Bytes" will do just that at 8 p.m. April 13, which will air via campus cable television and through 35 Internet slots. Full Story

An Ohio newspaper columnist finally found a survey he can believe. Also, why is there so much coverage of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jackson?
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March 29 presentation traces  Northern Ireland peace process

Former cigarette company researcher to speak on addiction

Nepali dinner April 2 to raise
funds for international students

Women and Hi Tech session
covers project management

 

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