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Volume 24, Number 1

August 22, 2003

Photo of Bev Pitts
Provost Beverley Pitts congratulates faculty award winners.

Outstanding educators honored
at fall faculty meeting Friday

Eight faculty recognized  Full Story

'Dream courses' outlined  Full Story

Sociologist builds bridges  Full Story

Campus invited to respond to NCA accreditation self-study
The self-study is available online. Comments can be sent by e-mail.  Full Story

Parking on campus to be impacted by night football game
The football stadium parking lots will be closed at 9 p.m. Aug. 27 Full Story

University sets new record for research, education funding
Ball State received a record $25.2 million in 2002-2003 from outside funding sources. Full Story

Electronic reserve available
for course materials at library
Library personnel prepare items for online access. Full Story

Private gifts to university set record; faculty goal reached
The university received a total of $23,732,282 during the fiscal year ending June 30. Full Story

Revised, improved student code approved for academic year
Students begin this year under a revised Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Full Story

Passive solar heating, cooling found viable option for Midwest
CERES professor's study shows buildings in Muncie can be comfortable and passive. Full Story

 

Residence hall director's role
centers on creating community
If home is where you hang your hat, Amy Vander Sanden has a dilemma. Full Story

Staff Council donates supplies for children in Muncie schools
Muncie school children start classes better equipped thanks to Ball State employees. Full Story

New books and best sellers available at Bracken Library
Chairs and tables create an inviting area for reading, studying or using a laptop. Full Story

First weeks of college may affect completion of degree
The Making Achievement Possible freshman survey showed students who make social and academic adjustments early are most likely to stay and graduate. Full Story

Consistent routine can help ease separation anxiety
Routine can ease the transition when a child enters day care or school, the director of Ball State’s Child Study Center says. Full Story

Museum of Art's paintings in demand for worldwide showing
One painting returned from an international exhibit in Florence, Italy, while another is going to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Full Story

Find out which Ball State educator has been making headlines in Canada. Plus, a tribute to Bob Hope and reaction to the Aug. 1 tire plant fire in Muncie .... Learn more
 

Monday is reservation deadline for pre-game rally at Alumni Center

Bracken Library exhibit shows working life in Muncie in 1920s

Online reservation available for
UCS
technical training courses

University libraries hours for academic year listed online

Women's noon exercise program registration begins

Planetarium, observatory focus on closest approach of Mars to Earth
 

Accomplishments of faculty and staff are listed each week in Update's Spotlight section.

Chemistry professor named one
of nation's best

Sue Whitaker receives national service award

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