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Volume 24, Number 3

September 5, 2003

College of Business receives new name from largest private gift
The largest single private gift from an individual in Ball State history will not only result in a name change, but will transform the college's offerings for students and faculty. Full Story

Pioneer professor named to broadcasting hall of fame
Darrell Wible has lived two lives: One as a professional broadcaster who logged thousands of programs and even beat the legendary Lowell Thomas in the ratings. The other as Ball State's first broadcasting professor. Full Story  Milestones

Campus United Way campaign launched at Sept. 4 luncheon
Campus chairs this year are Don and Lorna Van Meter, faculty and staff; Chris and Ellen Johnson, service staff; Daniel Stallings, students; and Clarence and Carol Casazza, retirees. Full Story

Students plan activities to promote awareness of Islam
The Muslim Student Association will host events designed to provide a better understanding of the Islamic religion and Muslim culture. Full Story

Ball State to play key role in new entrepreneurship venture
A new private-public effort combining the strengths of Indiana’s major research universities will be critical in transforming ideas into high growth potential businesses. Full Story

  Lab assistant works to find, keep research subjects
Part of Michelle Kowalski’s job is to scour Muncie for people in their 80s. As research coordinator in the Human Performance Lab, Kowalski manages recruitment, screening and training of subjects enrolled in a research study. Full Story

Lawn prefers longer cuts, campus landscaper says
When it comes to cutting grass, shorter is not necessarily better, says Michael Planton, Ball State's superintendent of landscape services, who recently presented two campus workshops on fall lawn care. Full Story

Sociologist is faculty voice on
Higher Education Commission

When members of the commission want to know what faculty think, they'll turn to Ione DeOllos. The sociology professor will represent faculty members at all seven state universities and Ivy Tech. Full Story

"Whad'Ya Know?" among new shows on Indiana Public Radio
It's among five new shows added to the schedule including BBC World Service, "Wait, Wait...Don't Tell Me!," "The Thistle and Shamrock" and "Mountain Stage." Full Story

Indianapolis band to highlight WIPB's fall fund raising dance
Zanna-Doo! will headline the third annual WIPB Fall Dance Sept. 20 at Muncie's Horizon Convention Center. Full Story



 

Ball State's class on marriage has drawn national attention. Learn more
 

Athletic department sponsors Monday lunches at MCL Cafeteria

Industry and Technology to host students from Japan Sept. 10

"Political Wisdom" topic of British professor's talk Sept. 11

India scholar speaks; exchange program information offered

Indiana Public Radio sponsors reception for Juan Williams

Gym and Swim program for children starts Sept. 20

Scholarships allow Muncie children to attend Cardinal Kids Camp
 

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