NEWS from the Cardinal's NEST (12/1/2005)
Volume III, Issue 5
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Alumni Spotlight - Joseph (J.R.) Jamison, '01MA03 (12/1/2005)
JR Jamison

J.R. Jamison earned a bachelor's degree in geography in 2001 and a master's degree in student affairs administration in higher education in 2003 from Ball State University.  Upon graduating, J.R. worked at Ball State as the Program Advisor for the Office of Leadership and Service Learning.  While in this role he developed the Alternative Breaks program that connects students to community service and civic engagement opportunities in communities across the United States.  This program has become nationally recognized appearing in several newspapers across the United States and the CBS Evening News has contacted J.R. about possibly doing a story on the program in the future.  J.R. is very proud of this program which began as an idea between Danielle Frazier, the current student member on the Ball State Board of Trustees, and himself.

J.R. is currently the Director of Constituent Development with Indiana Campus Compact housed at IUPUI.  Indiana Campus Compact is a consortium of 32 colleges (Ball State University included) seeking to cultivate students in a lifelong commitment to community service and strengthen the positive role institutions of higher education play in their local communities.  Among other duties, J.R. serves as an advocate in promoting the value of faculty and student programming with the state legislature and national policy makers as well as serving on several national and statewide committees and boards.

While a student at Ball State, J.R. was a member of Student Voluntary Services, LBGSA and then Spectrum, Far East Asia Study Abroad Tour, and Who's Who Among American Colleges and Universities.  He continues his service to the community as a member of the Muncie Jaycee's and Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity Delta Xi Chapter. 

J.R. still resides in Muncie and has the opportunity to visit the Ball State campus regularly.  When asked about his feelings toward Ball State, he says, "I absolutely love BSU! Ball State provided me with so many opportunities and connections that I will never forget." 

Introducing Ball State iConnect Lifetime E-Mail! (12/1/2005)
iConnect Lifetime E-Mail

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  • Stay in touch with a Custom Ball State Lifetime E-Mail Address!   Enjoy the custom domain of username@ballstate.bsu.edu, which includes 250 MB inbox, 10MB attachments, and all of the perks of an online e-mail account with the reliability and protection of an MSN Hotmail account, the world's largest web-based e-mail service!

    To obtain your e-mail account, visit www.bsu.edu/alumni/iconnect.  This is a free e-mail service offered to Ball State alumni.  Make sure that you follow the instructions and provide all of the required information.  Once you register for an account, you will receive an e-mail with further instructions on how to access your account, including your password.

    Ball State vs. Indiana Basketball Pre-Game Rally (12/1/2005)
    Ball State University invites the Ball State and Muncie communities to send the year 2005 off with a bang by attending a pre-game rally to support the Ball State University men's Cardinal basketball team.

    On Saturday, December 31, 2005, the Cardinals will host Indiana University with a 6:00 p.m. tip-off.  Ball State fans are invited to a pre-game rally at the Alumni Center from 3:30-5:30 p.m.  Cost for the rally is $10.00 for adults, $2.00 for children ages 8-20, and free for children 7 and younger.  Snacks, unlimited soft drinks, and two adult beverages are included in the price.

    Reservations are required by Wednesday, December 28 at noon and can be made by calling the Ball State University Alumni Association at (765) 285-1080, toll-free (888) I-GO-4BSU, or by e-mail at alumni1@bsu.edu.  Reservations are limited and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. 

    For game ticket information, contact the Athletic Ticket Office at (765) 285-1474.

    Cardinal Pride License Plates (12/1/2005)
    License Plates

    Have you seen the Cardinal Pride license plates on cars throughout the state of Indiana? These plates provide a great opportunity to promote Ball State and assist your Alumni Association.  Visit the Cardinal Pride Web Site for additional information.

    St.A.R.T. Finals Survival Kits (12/1/2005)
    St.A.R.T. Members

    Rescue one of your favorite Ball State students!  Finals week is quickly approaching!  Survival kits come complete with snacks and study supplies to help get students through finals week.  St.A.R.T. members deliver kits to both on and off campus local addresses. Cost per kit is $18.87 plus 6% sales tax ($20.00 total). Place your order through the BSUAA's secure shopping site, Cardinal Corner, or print out an  order form and mail or fax in your order by Friday, December 2, 2005 to ensure finals week delivery. For more information, visit our web site at  http://www.bsu.edu/alumni/start/startsurvival/ or contact the  Alumni Association or e-mail St.A.R.T. at start@bsu.edu.

    Upcoming Events (12/1/2005)
    Rock Bottom Alumni Outing

    Chicago Area Rock Bottom Brewery Outing (Chicago, IL)--December 12, 2005

    Ball State vs. Indiana Basketball Pre-Game Rally (Alumni Center)--December 31, 2005

    NREM Internship Day (Alumni Center)--January 24, 3005

    Indianapolis Ice Outing (Indianapolis, IN)--January 29, 2005

    Indianapolis Area Casino Night at Jillian's (Indianapolis, IN)--February 4, 2005

    Indianapolis Area Theater Outing (Indianapolis, IN)--February 12, 2005

    Northeastern Indiana TGIF (Fort Wayne, IN)--February 17, 2005

    Northeastern Indiana Science Central Outing (Fort Wayne, IN)--February 26, 2005

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

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    Cardinal Job Fair and Career Listings (12/1/2005)
    Career Alumni Network

    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.

    Cardinal Job Fair

    Cardinal Job Fair is scheduled for February 14, 2006, from noon to 4 p.m. in Worthen Arena. More than 100 employers will be on campus to discuss full-time, part-time off-campus, and internship opportunities with Ball State students and alumni.  Visit the Cardinal Job Fair web site for additional information.

    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.

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    Ball State President Jo Ann M. Gora receives 2005 Torchbearer Award
    The award is the highest honor given by the State of Indiana to Hoosier women who have overcome or removed barriers to equality or whose achievements have contributed to making the state a better place in which to live, work or raise a family. FULL STORY

    SimMan, SimBaby, new facilities enhance already successful nursing program
    The School of Nursing has added two new high-tech simulators and eight new hospital and clinical rooms to put the latest technology into its students' hands. FULL STORY

    Ball State competes with Disney, Apple, National Geographic for DEMX Awards
    Ball State's Electronic Field Trip program, competing with the likes of Disney, Apple and National Geographic, is a finalist in two categories of the second annual DEMX Awards. FULL STORY

    Ball State distributing teaching DVD about the Constitution, First Amendment
    A new DVD created by Ball State is being distributed to high schools around the country to help students better understand the Constitution and First Amendment. FULL STORY

    Ball State under consideration to receive $1.4 million in funding for two projects
    Ball State is in line to receive federal funding to continue research into helping humans adapt to long space missions and pay for a new project to develop an interactive media system for teaching science. FULL STORY
    Sports
    Women's basketball extends winning streak to five
    Ball State extended its winning streak to five with a 65-61 victory over Illinois State Wednesday evening at Worthen Arena. The 5-0 mark is the best start in the 32-year history of women’s basketball at the university. Sophomore Julie DeMuth notched her second-straight double-double -- the fifth of her career -- with a game-high 19 points and 14 rebounds in leading the Cardinals over the Redbirds in a tightly-contested battle from start to finish. FULL STORY

    Two cross country runners earn academic All-MAC
    Senior Helen Kibby and junior Rose Lehe, two members of the Ball State women's cross country team, earned Academic All-Mid-American Conference honors, as selected by the league faculty athletic representatives. FULL STORY

    Ball State Swimming & Diving sweeps MAC weekly awards
    Ball State senior men's swimmer Kurtis Leer (Kendallville, Ind./East Noble H.S.) and sophomore women's swimmer Addison Del Rio (Munster, Ind./Munster H.S.) have been named this weeks Mid-American Conference Swimmers of the Week. Leer picks up the award for the fifth time in his career, while Del Rio earns the honor for the first time. FULL STORY

    Men's basketball hosts Butler Saturday; 'The Nest' BSU student appreciation night
    Ball State hosts state-rival Butler for a 7 p.m. battle at Worthen Arena . . . The Cardinals are 2-0 on the season after last Saturday's 71-50 win at Wright State, while Butler is 2-3 overall prior to hosting Tulane this Wednesday. Saturday night's game is "The Nest" Appreciation Night in honor of Ball State students making the student section the #1 student section in the Mid-American Conference and the #1 student promotion in the nation as selected by the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators . . . All students in "The Nest" will get a free t-shirt, the first 1,000 students will get a free commemorative poster, plus giveaways all night include DVDs from Buena Vista Home Entertainment and CDs from Atlantic Records. FULL STORY

    Two football players earn freshman All-America honors
    B.J. Hill (Lanham, Md./Riverdale Baptist H.S.) and Chris Miller (Libertyville, Ill./Carmel H.S.), both freshman members of the Ball State University football team, have been selected to the Rivals.com Freshman All-America Second Team. FULL STORY
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