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Volume 25, Number 10

October 22, 2004

Middletown's 75th anniversary observed in library exhibit, talks
When sociologists Robert and Helen Lynd arrived in Muncie on a cold January day in 1923, little did they know their research would start a chain of events that continues today. Full Story
 

Live from the rim! Electronic Field Trip goes 'Into the Canyon'
As the sun sets over
one of the greatest natural wonders of the world, Native Americans, through storytelling and performance, will share how they have lived in and around the Grand Canyon for more than 10,000 years. Full Story

Historic preservation leaders to
be honored, new center opens

Former Indiana first lady Judy O'Bannon and other leaders in historic preservation will be honored and Ball State's new Center for Historic Preservation will open its doors during the graduate program in historic preservation's 25th anniversary celebration. Full Story

Professor's expertise leads to selection for CD lecture series
David Pearson had never felt more pressure to deliver the perfect lecture. His audience was a video camera recording a CD to be distributed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Full Story

Key Benefit representative
here for one-on-one meetings

A representative from Key Benefit Administrators will be on campus Nov. 8 and 9 to meet with individual employees. Full Story

Classical guitarist to perform
at Bracken Library Oct. 28

Adam Speck, a Ball State junior studying guitar performance with a minor in jazz studies, will play classical guitar at 2 p.m. in Bracken Library's Lobby. Full Story
 

 

Screening, early detection help women to fight breast cancer
This October marks
the 20th year of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But Nagia Ali said many women still do not take advantage of early detection.
Full Story

Showing of three Chinese films
part of Focus on Asia month
Three Chinese-language films highlight the "Focus on Asia" observance in November. The monthlong event highlights the history, culture and contributions of Asian nations. Full Story

New scholarship to honor
former choral activities director

A student scholarship has been created to honor Douglas Amman, a recently retired music performance professor and director of choral activities. Full Story

International Center celebrates Ramadan with Iftar dinner
The Iftar will begin at sunset (approximately 5:30 p.m.) Oct. 29 in the Yuhas Room, L.A. Pittenger Student Center, room 102. The main course and drinks will be provided. Due to limited seating, free tickets must be picked up in advance. Full Story

New scholarship to honor work of retired theater professor
The Gilbert L. Bloom Theatre Scholarship was recently created with contributions from his wife, Margaret C. Bloom, his daughter, Jane E. Brooks, and the theater and dance department along with colleagues, alumni and friends.
Full Story

Teacher attitudes affect racial achievement. Also, can newspapers and TV cooperate? Learn More

Online auction begins Oct. 25 to defray Cardinal athletic expenses

New technology demonstrated during Oct. 27 TechFest programs

South American anthropologist
to discuss human sacrifice

University Program Board hosts children's Halloween party Oct. 28

Campus to host seminar for Midwest scholars studying Japan

Balancing work, life topic for
November's Women and Hi Tech

Retirement seminar planned for faculty, professional personnel

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