NEWS from the Cardinal's NEST, February 2, 2007

Alumni Association
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Alumni Spotlight - Bob Jonason '80
Bob Jonason earned his bachelor�s degree from Ball State University in 1980 majoring in Journalism with a Business minor. Upon graduation Bob went to work for The News-Sentinel in Fort Wayne, Indiana, from 1980 to 1987. FULL STORY

Coach of the Year Awards
The Coach of the Year Award is given to Indiana High School head coaches in all IHSAA recognized boys and girls sports. FULL STORY

G.O.L.D. Award Nominations Sought
The Ball State University Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) Award. FULL STORY

The Ball State University Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship
The Ball State University Alumni Association is pleased to announce the availability of the Alumni Legacy Scholarship for the 2007-2008 academic year. FULL STORY

The Cardinal Legacy Award
The Ball State University Alumni Association would like to announce the availability of the Cardinal Legacy Award to any admitted and entering full-time freshman or transfer student whose parent, grandparent, or guardian is an alumnus of Ball State. FULL STORY

Join more than 4,200 licensed Cardinal Fans that Drive with Pride, Cardinal Pride!
If your last name starts with MA-O, then it is time to purchase your Ball State University special recognition plate.* It�s easy to get and easy to renew! FULL STORY

Get the CARD!
Fifty-four merchants have joined the C.A.R.D. (Cardinal Alumni Retail Discount) program for 2008 offering various services and discounts. The card is free and saves you money whenever you shop at your favorite places! FULL STORY

Upcoming Events
Don't miss out on our Summer alumni events! Reunions, regional outings, and many different events planned for the next couple of months. View a complete list of outings and photos from past events! 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 professor's direction of 'The Colored Museum' benefits from New York research
'The Colored Museum' opens Feb. 15 at Ball State's University Theatre. FULL STORY

Ball State junior advances to national acting finals
A Ball State student from the Department of Theatre and Dance will participate in a national acting program in Washington, D.C. FULL STORY

Ball State president wins award from Indiana architecture organization
The Indiana chapter of the American Institute of Architects bestowed its Walter S. Blackburn Award to Ball State President Jo Ann M. Gora Jan. 25. FULL STORY

Ball State graduate to star in Super Bowl commercial
Ryan Woodle, who graduated from Ball State in 2002, is scheduled to co-star with NBA great Kevin Garnett in an upcoming television commercial during the Super Bowl. FULL STORY

Ball State professors honored for software design metrics
Wayne and Dolores Zage, computer science professors, were recently awarded the third annual Alexander Schwarzkopf Prize for Technological Innovation from the I/UCRC Association. FULL STORY

Mills Leads Four In Double Figures In BSU Win Over Ohio
Despite falling behind 6-0 and not scoring a field goal for the first five minutes of the game, the Ball State men�s basketball team (7-13) defeated a strong Ohio (13-7) squad 69-57 Sunday afternoon. FULL STORY

Women's Tennis Drops Dual Match to DePaul
MUNCIE, Ind. - The Ball State University women's tennis team dropped its dual match to DePaul on Sunday at the YMCA Tennis Center by a score of 6-1. The Cardinals are now 1-1 on the season. FULL STORY

Men�s Volleyball Posts 3-0 Sweep of Juniata
Muncie, Ind. - - The Ball State (3-4) men�s volleyball team captured its second-straight win Saturday night, scoring a 3-0 (30-20, 30-23, 30-28) victory over visiting Juniata (0-1) at Worthen Arena. FULL STORY

Women�s Basketball Falls To Ohio, 77-66
MUNCIE, Ind. � The Ball State women�s basketball team saw its 10-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday afternoon as the Cardinals dropped a 77-66 loss to Mid-American Conference East Division foe Ohio at Worthen Arena. The loss is the first for the Cardinals in MAC play as they drop to 7-1 in conference, but remain atop the West Division standings. FULL STORY

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