NEWS from the Cardinal's NEST, December 3, 2007

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NEWS from the Cardinal's NEST (5/1/2008)

Volume IV, Issue 13
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Amanda Foster
Amanda Foster earned her bachelor�s degree from Ball State University in 2004 with a double major in Telecommunications and Political Science. After graduation, Amanda attended graduate school... FULL STORY

Ball State to play at the International Bowl
After finishing the football season 7-5 the Cardinals have been invited to play in the International Bowl. The Cardinals will play Rutgers. FULL STORY

Education Redefined Tour: Marion, IN, Evansville, IN, and Florida
The Ball State University Alumni Association invites you to join President Jo Ann M. Gora to learn exciting news about how Ball State is Redefining Education at the many stops on her tour. Ball State is dedicated to shaping our students... FULL STORY

Born to be a Cardinal
The Ball State Alumni Association welcomes new Cardinals into the Ball State family through the Born to be a Cardinal program. This program is available to all babies from birth to 12 months in age who are the children or grandchildren of Ball State alumni. FULL STORY

Are you Social?
We have branched into the territories of social networking, professional/career networking and blogging. By creating groups using popular services such as Facebook and LinkedIn we feel we are going to help you to reconnect with old friends while allowing... FULL STORY

Chicago Area Rock Bottom Brewery Outing
Rock Bottom Reservation List Chicago Area Rock Bottom Brewery Outing Monday, December 10, 2007 Join Ball State faculty & staff and area alumni and friends at Rock Bottom Brewery, One West Grand Avenue in Chicago, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. for hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. FULL STORY

Upcoming Events
Please don't forget to visit our events section on our web site to see all of the exciting things going on this month! FULL STORY

Job Fairs and Career Listings
The Career Alumni Network, a networking service for those in need of career direction, is available online. Cardinal Career Link lists thousands of employment opportunities, including full-time professional jobs for experienced alumni. Indiana Jobs Central, a resource available through the Career Center, is provided by leading employers as a public service for all employers and all job seekers. FULL STORY

Ball State's Electronic Field Trip pays tribute to the Little Rock Nine on Dec. 4
Ball State's Electronic Field Trip pays tribute to the Little Rock Nine on Dec. 4. FULL STORY

Students at the Center for Media Design create virtual reality media browser
Students at Ball State's Center for Media Design create virtual reality media browser that wins Philadelphia competition. FULL STORY

Ball State to study ways to prevent recruits' leg injuries, keeping soldiers healthy
Biomechanics researcher Eric Dugan will soon begin a study that could help the Army reduce the number of recruits who fall victim to lower leg injuries. FULL STORY

Ball State pioneers WiMAX research; benefits Midwest and beyond
Ball State's Office of Wireless Research and Mapping (OWRM) has released its latest findings on WiMAX technology that will help in future development of broadband services to rural and underserved areas in the Midwest and throughout the United States. FULL STORY

Chris Miller Named to AFCA All-America First Team
Chris Miller (Libertyville, Ill./Carmel H.S.), a junior punter on the Ball State University football team, has been named to the American Football Coaches Association All-America Team, which is the only All-America team in the country chosen exclusively by collegiate head coaches. FULL STORY

Three Cardinals In Double Figures; BSU Falls At Valpo
VALPARAISO, Ind. � Despite a trio of first-year players scoring 12 points each, the Ball State men�s basketball team suffered a 71-58 loss Saturday evening at Valparaiso. FULL STORY

Swimming & Diving Wins House of Champions
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The Ball State University men's and women's swimming & diving team won the House of Champions Saturday at IUPUI by a team total 1578. The Ball State men scored a 783 for the victory... FULL STORY

Women�s Basketball Falls To Valpo At Hoosier Classic
VALPARAISO, Ind. � The Ball State women�s basketball team suffered a 64-55 setback to instate foe Valparaiso in the eighth annual State Farm Hoosier Classic on Saturday afternoon at the Athletics-Recreation Center. FULL STORY

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