Unable to view this e-mail correctly? Go to the Update Web site at http://www.bsu.edu/update.

Volume 25, Number 7

October 1, 2004

Midori and McDonald open
Sursa Hall in grand fashion

Audience members who attended
the sold-out Midori and McDonald concert Sept. 22 are still talking
about the stellar performance and
the acoustically dynamic Sursa Performance Hall. Full Story

New book lists broadcasting program among nation's best
In the book "This Business of Broadcasting," author Leonard Mogel touts Ball State as one of eight schools having a superb program in broadcasting. Full Story

Teachers College alumnus to discuss state of public education
William Hatcher will discuss "What Has Become Clearer to Me About the State of Public Education"
Oct. 6 in Teachers College, room 102. Hatcher retired in June after having served as superintendent of the Kern High School District, the largest in California. Full Story

Business Fellows program sponsors 13 initiatives for 2004
More than 90 Ball State students will spend a semester in an intense applied work experience that will benefit an Indiana business, industry or community thanks to the university's Business Fellows program. Full Story

Collection of Yoplait yogurt lids to help breast cancer research
Ball State's
Health Education department is collecting pink Yoplait yogurt lids during October in support of the company's "Save Lids to Save Lives" campaign.
Full Story

African scholars here as part
of United Nations exchange

Two computer science scholars from Africa are visiting Ball State this semester as part of a recently signed exchange agreement with United Nations University's International Institute for Software Technology. Full Story

Lack of sunlight may put some at risk for seasonal disorder
As the hours of daylight decrease over the fall and winter months, millions of Americans may need to find alternative lighting options to battle the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder, says psychologist Jay Zimmerman. Full Story

 

Homecoming week activities combine new, old traditions
Thousands of alumni are expected to "Spark the Spirit" when they return to campus Oct. 4-11 for Ball State's 78th homecoming. Full Story

University supports family recovering from fire losses
Sylvia Ewert, administrative coordinator for the Department of Accounting, lost her house and all its contents following a Sept. 20 fire. But one thing Ewert didn't lose was her friends in the Miller College of Business and the Ball State community. Full Story

Joseph Levitt to make solo debut as music faculty member
Not only will this be Levitt's first solo concert as a Ball State faculty member, but it will also be his first solo recital in 21 years—his last was his master's recital in 1983 at Indiana University. Full Story

Middletown legacy is theme
for Small Cities Conference

Author, labor activist and lawyer Staughton Lynd will be the keynote speaker Nov. 4-6 at the fourth annual Small Cities Conference.
Lynd is the son of sociologists Helen Merrell Lynd and Robert S. Lynd, authors of the original Middletown studies. Full Story

Diaries, records tell story of middle-class life in Muncie
"Lamplight, Steinway
and Three Generations:
A History of the Moore-Youse Families and Their Home" will be presented at 7:30 p.m. in Bracken Library, room 225. Full Story

Display in Alumni Center to recognize university donors
A new display in the Alumni Center is honoring individuals, corporations and groups that have provided significant support to the university community. The Tradition of Beneficence Donor Recognition Display is located in the pre-event area leading into Assembly Hall. Full Story

Godfather of fitness sees offspring thriving on cable. Learn More

USA Today seeking nominations
for brightest college students

Partners meet at reception for University Mentoring Program

Graduates to speak on work
as Peace Corps volunteers

Speaker to discuss conflict
between evolution and creation

University Film Series offerings
take on death, politics, freaks

WIPB hosts high school forum on globalization during election year
 

Accomplishments of faculty and staff are listed in Update's Spotlight

Submit an item to Spotlight



Complete listings and descriptions of positions are found at University Human Resource Services

Assistant/Associate Professor, Costume Designer and Teacher

Assistant Professor/Exercise Science; School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science

Assistant Professor of Physical Education; School of Physical Education, Sport, and Exercise Science

Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

Dean, College of Communication, Information, and Media

Director of Community Initiatives, Smokefree Indiana

Instructor, Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Review the university's policy on equal opportunity and affirmative action.

Access the Ball State Bulletin Board, a place where you can post classified ads and personal announcements.