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Volume 24, Number 4

September 12, 2003

Athletes share academic support services with student population
When Pam Riegle and James Johnson watch Ball State athletes, they're more concerned about the grade book than the scorebook. The University College coordinators
keep tabs on each of the 550 athletes. Full Story

Joseph McKinney named Rawlings Award recipient
McKinney received the award for his ongoing commitment to extended education and for his encouragement and leadership in recruiting other faculty to teach distance education courses. Full Story

Many minority groups were victims of hate
crimes after 9-11
People perceived to be Middle Eastern were as likely to be victims of hate crimes as followers of Islam in the days after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, says a Ball State study. Full Story

Merging technology with reading boosts comprehension
Repeated use of quality computer programs gives students the meaningful practice and immediate feedback that helps them improve their reading skills. Full Story

Academic issues viewed by students as top obstacles
Keeping focused and staying motivated are among the challenges Ball State students expect to face on the path to a degree. Full Story
 

  Proud mother celebrating son's appearance on "Jeopardy"
Until this summer, Susan Harmon has never known a contestant on "Jeopardy."
She does now. But Ball State’s sign shop supervisor never expected it to be her son, Jeremy. She's celebrating by inviting friends, family and "Jeopardy" fans to watch her son compete at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7 at Damons Restaurant. Full Story

Prolific printmaker Jim Dine exhibition coming to museum
“Jim Dine Prints: 1985-2000” will consist of approximately 40 works representing Dine’s recent graphic production. The retrospective exhibition will blend new imagery along with some of his more familiar themes. Full Story

"Proof" inspired by true story featured in "A Beautiful Mind"
Audience members need not polish up their calculus to enjoy “Proof,” which will be performed at 8 p.m. Sept. 18-20 and Sept. 24-27 and at 2:30 p.m. Sept. 21 and 28 at University Theatre. Presented by the Department of Theatre and Dance, “Proof” wades through the complexities of family relations and their solutions rather than solves mathematical equations. Full Story

 

A British publication included a professor's comments in its report on how life in "Middletown" has changed since the Sept. 11 attacks. Also, the Washington Times highlights a Ball State study on hate crimes. .... Learn more
 

Geographic information systems  topic for Tech Tuesday Sept. 16

Study Abroad Fair to showcase programs in more than 40 countries

Students asked to bring resumes to Career Information Day Sept. 17

Library program features music reporter with memories, photos

Cardinal Corps provides student hosts for university events

Professional Selling Symposium to cover cutting-edge sales issues

Participants sought for study to evaluate knee pain treatment
 

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