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Volume 24, Number 2

August 29, 2003

Former professor's gift strengthens Steinbeck Collection at library Tetsumaro Hayashi, retired Ball State professor and internationally known Steinbeck scholar, recently donated his scholarly archives to the collection he helped build. Full Story

Former presidential adviser David Gergen to speak Sept. 16
The former adviser to three American presidents will provide a behind-the-scenes account of the White House. Full Story

Computer visionary to address researchers for BeneFacta Day
Software inventor Alan Kay, popularly known as the father of the personal computer, will be the keynote speaker. Full Story

College rating book says we're among most underrated schools
The 2004 edition of “The Unofficial, Unbiased Insider’s Guide to 328 Most Interesting Colleges” places Ball State among 20 schools that “just don’t get the respect they deserve.” Full Story

University awarded chapter
of Phi Kappa Phi honorary
Ball State has been awarded a chapter in the nation’s oldest, largest and most selective all-discipline honor society. Full Story

Nursing students hone skills in new health care annex
If Ball State’s newest classroom were to host a television show, it would be more “ER” and less “Boston Public.” Full Story

Campus to host Small Cities Conference Sept. 12-13
Challenges facing communities with populations between 40,000 and 100,000 will be discussed during the conference. Full Story

Magazine lists undergraduate
entrepreneurship program fifth

Ball State’s program improved its national rankings by four spots, according to U.S. News and World Report 2004 rankings. Full Story

  New bulletproof vests provide police added comfort, security
University police officers no longer have to choose between comfort and protection. Full Story

New center helps psychology majors investigate choices
Psychology majors who ponder what to do with a bachelor's degree in the field are getting assistance through a Lilly II grant. Full Story

New student trustee aims to help citizens and his peers
Gov. Frank O’Bannon has named a Kyle Mitchell, a junior from Fishers, as the student representative to the Board of Trustees. Full Story

Emens Auditorium announces
attractions for 2003-2004

The season includes the Broadway hits “Fame, the Musical,” “The Music Man,” “STOMP,” and popular concerts including “An Evening with Willie Nelson,” and “Neal McCoy Christmas.” Full Story

Theater and dance season to feature variety of productions
The season will feature two innovative dance concerts, a timeless American classic, a recent Pulitzer Prize winner, a brilliant French farce and a hilarious musical satire. Full Story

Art professor's work on exhibit at Mitchell Place Gallery
David Johnson's interests are in woodcuts, etchings, drawings and paintings. Full Story





 

Professional publications report on Ball State research on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Plus, USA Today's back-to-school roundup features a Ball State official.  Learn more
 

Bracken Library observing special hours for Labor Day recess

Center for Organizational Resources offers non-credit computer classes

Students, faculty invited to visit sites for Career Center kick off activities

Burnside's Lemma topic of Sept. 4 mathematics department colloquium

Panelists to discuss sports at Ball State at AAUP forum Sept. 4

Promotion and tenure process is topic for panel discussion Sept. 5
 

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Meet the outstanding freshman scholars who received major scholarships from the university
Full Story
 

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