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Barb's husband, Ronald, is a 1985 graduate of Ball State University with a B.S. in Secondary Music Education and also holds a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management and Development from Chapman University in California.  While at Ball State he was a member of the Dean's Honor List and Golden Key National Scholastic Honor Society.  Ron was also the Instrumental Director for the University Singers and the drill designer for the marching band.  After graduating in 1985 he became a high school band director.  Ron has appeared as a guest musical artist at the internationally acclaimed Monterey Jazz Festival, the Santa Cruz Jazz Festival, and the Pacific Coast Jazz Festival.

In 2003 Barb and Ron became full time innkeepers of the Freeport Clipper Inn Bed and Breakfast located in Mid-Coast Maine.  Their inn is just 2 blocks from a mecca of retail shopping in the quaint New England town of Freeport.  Barb also completed culinary business training in order to become a personal chef and a premier member of the United States Personal Chef Association.  Her culinary business is Everyday Gourmet, "Your What's For Dinner? Solution."  She also recently acquired her certification as a Health Fitness Instructor SM from the American College of Sports Medicine at the Cooper Institute, Dallas, Texas.

During her time at Ball State, Barb was involved in Delta Zeta Social Sorority, marching and concert band, and orchestra.  Barb says that she doesn't get back to campus as often as she would like, but was able to attend an alumni gathering in San Francisco when she was there.  When asked about her feelings toward Ball State, Barb says it provided her "a great foundation for life" and that she is "very proud to always hear great things about BSU grads."

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The Distinguished Alumni award is based on significant contributions by alumni in their fields, and significant activity in service to their community, district, or to the university.  This year's recipients are: Annette "Ann" V. Johnson, MA72, Morry Mannies, '60MA64, and Eugene G. White, EDS81EDD82.

The Benny Award is an Alumni Association sponsored award for outstanding service to Ball State University or the Ball State University Alumni Association.  2005 Recipients include: Cathey A. Boggs, '71, James E. Grim, Jr., '80, Benjamin Robinson, '70, Craig Dunn, '75, and Roy Weaver, '68MAE71. 

The G.O.L.D. Award annually recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of recent graduates of Ball State University.  2005 recipients are: Angela Abbott, '97MA98, Gina Behrman, '99MA03, Lisabeth King, '96, Kara Monroe, '96, Keith Robinson, '95, Timothy Stratton, '96, and Christina Thien, '95.  

View additional information about BSUAA awards and the recipients

Tim Cleland, '87, Delta High School, Girl's Tennis 
Brian Dudley, '80MAE95, Wapahani High School, Baseball
Keith Hauber, '78, Lake Central High School, Softball
Mike Holman, '78MAE85, Lawrence Central High School, Boy's Track
Steve Kearney, '70, Chesterton High School, Girl's Track
Ron Murphy, '87MA90, Richmond High School, Boy's Golf

Visit the  Coach of the Year web site for additional information

Cass County Alumni Picnic (Logansport, IN)--August 6, 2005

Ball State Day at the Indiana State Fair (Indianapolis, IN)--August 16, 2005

Washington D.C. Area Alumni Reception (Washington, D.C.)--August 20, 2005

Symphony on the Prairie Outing (Fishers, IN)--August 27, 2005

Ball State Football vs. Iowa Pre-Game Outing  (Iowa City)--September 3, 2005

Building Better Communities and Meet President Gora Alumni Reception (Merrillville, IN)--September 8, 2005

NREM Adopt-A-River Clean-Up (Noblesville, IN)--September 10, 2005

Ball State Football vs. Bowling Green Pre-Game Rally (Muncie, IN)--September 10, 2005

Hoosier Park Thoroughbred Racing and Dinner Outing (Anderson, IN)--September 11, 2005

Tippecanoe County Alumni Reception (Lafayette, IN)--September 13, 2005

Ball State Football vs. Auburn Pre-Game Outing (Auburn, AL)--September 17, 2005

Half Century Club Re-Visit (Muncie, IN)--September 27, 2005

Ball State Alumni Events in Boston (Boston, MA)--September 30-October 1, 2005

College of Architecture and Planning Alumni Day (Muncie, IN)--September 30, 2005

Homecoming 2005 (Muncie, IN)--October 10-15, 2005

For a complete alumni calendar, visit the Upcoming Events page.

The Career Alumni Network (C.A.N.), a networking service for those in need of career direction, is available online and can be searched by geographic location, area of expertise, and company name.  There are approximately 300 alumni volunteers available to provide information. 

If you are not in need of career advice, but would like to volunteer your time to be a consultant, you may sign up online.

Visit C.A.N. for additional information.

Fall Career Fair

Fall Career Fair is scheduled for September 14, 2005 and will be held in Worthen Arena and it is open to any Ball State student or graduate.  Employers and graduate school representatives will be on campus to discuss employment, internships, and graduate programs with Ball State students. For more information, visit the Fall Career Fair page.

Cardinal ViewJobs

Cardinal ViewJobs is the Career Center's premiere job-posting site for Ball State students and alumni. Regardless of your career goal, Cardinal ViewJobs is your gateway to the job search.

Cardinal ViewJobs lists thousands of employment opportunities, including full-time professional jobs for experienced alumni.

Visit the Cardinal ViewJobs page for additional information.

Indiana Jobs Central

Indiana Jobs Central, a resource available through the Career Center Web site, is provided by leading employers as a public service for all employers and all job seekers regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age or national origin. The network contains links to member companies that have job openings and job seekers may apply directly to the company of their choice.

Visit Indiana Jobs Central for additional information.