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Volume 25, Number 11

October 29, 2004

Campus community scaring up tricks to find Halloween treats
Halloween came a few days early in this rhythmic aerobics class Thursday in Irving Gym. Students wore their favorite beggar's night costumes and exercised to instructor Julie Hale's collection of Halloween music.

Survey to find what voting method draws people to polls
Researchers at the Center for Media Design are canvassing the community to examine if residents would prefer to use electronic systems to cast their votes or stay with existing mechanical machines and paper ballots. Full Story
Residence hall project registers students, sees if they voted

Families should consider seniors' abilities during holiday
The holidays are usually a joyous time for families, but many functions must be modified as elderly family members grow older, says Ball State gerontologist David Haber. Full Story

CMD vies with NASCAR, Disney, Showtime on Billboard charts
Two projects from the Center for Media Design (CMD) have been selected as finalists in three categories in the inaugural Billboard Digital Entertainment Awards and will compete for top honors against such names as NASCAR, Showtime Networks and The Walt Disney Co. Full Story

Stronger economy should 
boost Christmas retail sales

A growing confidence by shoppers will cause them to spread a little extra holiday cheer that should boost retail sales over 2003, said James Lowry. Full Story

Dutch sports delegation visits campus Nov. 11 during U.S. tour
A group of Dutch sports officials
will examine local recreation facilities and meet with leaders of community sports organizations Nov. 11 as part of a tour through America to learn about the various dimensions of sporting activity in American life. Full Story  

 

Technology moves laundry
from clothesline to online
"Wash Alert has
made laundry more convenient for our students, who are very busy with classes, studying, volunteer projects and campus activities," said Eva Newnam, assistant director of business services for Housing and Residence Life.
Full Story

WIPB-TV fall Telesale begins Nov. 3 with Children's Auction
Sponsored by Saint Gobain Containers, the auction will feature toys, dolls, bikes, dance and gymnastics lessons and portrait and party packages. Full Story

State honors Beck for work in financial aid, human resources
Norm Beck may no longer be a full-time university administrator, but the new Sagamore of the Wabash still intends to add to his already lengthy record of service to Ball State. Full Story

Twins bring classic 'Comedy
of Errors' to University Theatre
William Shakespeare's "The Comedy of Errors" will be staged by the Department of Theatre and Dance at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11-13 and Nov. 17-20 and at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at University Theatre. Full Story

Award nominations needed to keep fall meeting tradition alive
The annual gathering in Emens Auditorium is highlighted by the presentation of awards for outstanding contributions to the university community. Deborah Balogh said the awards publicly recognize talented faculty doing outstanding work. Full Story

Was Halloween always for children? Also, anti-Kerry documentary affects TV group's stock. Learn More

Athletic Training Club members
will rake, bag leaves as fund-raiser

Alumni researchers to speak
on physical activity assessment

Professional etiquette dinner
set for Nov. 3 in Alumni Center

Ohio disaster official to speak
on recovery from 2002 tornado

Videoconference to examine impact of election on technology economy

Deadline set for staff and service personnel to select awards

Basketball teams will tip off new
season with event at Muncie Mall

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