NEWS from the Cardinal's NEST, January 2, 2008

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

Volume IV, Issue 13
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Joan Flanagan
Joan Flanagan earned her bachelor�s degree from Ball State University in 1976 majoring in nursing with a biological sciences minor. Joan is currently the Dean of Health Career Programs and a Nursing Administrator at McHenry County College. 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

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

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

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

Cardinal Pride License Plates
Join more than 4,200 licensed Cardinal Fans that Drive with Pride, Cardinal Pride! If your last name starts with HA-HN then it is time to purchase your Ball State University special recognition plate. * It's easy to get and easy to renew! 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 receives $1 million estate gift for scholarship program
A $1 million gift from the estate of a 1989 Ball State graduate will help fund scholarships in the Miller College of Business. FULL STORY

Ball State approves four more new public charter schools to open in fall 2008
Ball State has approved four more public charter schools scheduled to open in fall 2008: Imagine Schools on Broadway in Fort Wayne, Imagine Indiana Life Sciences Academy-East in Indianapolis, Hoosier Academy-Indianapolis and Hoosier Academy-Muncie. FULL STORY

Ball State named partner to place top teachers in high need areas
Ball State to share in $10.1 million program designed to attract exceptional candidates to teaching in high-need Indiana schools. FULL STORY

Provost King honored in Japan
Terry King receives the second Honorary Professorship Award from Osaka Prefecture University for his distinguished service, dedication and contributions to education, science and technology. FULL STORY

Ball State to play Rutgers in International Bowl
The Cardinals will take on the Scarlet Knights in Toronto, Canada on Saturday Jan. 5, 2008. Tickets are still available for the game for $40.00 and the game will be broadcasted on ESPN2. FULL STORY

Happy 'Newell' Year; Stovall Scores 37 In BSU Win
MUNCIE, Ind. - It was a game of firsts to bring in the New Year for the Ball State men�s basketball team and fifth-year senior Peyton Stovall. In a dominating-performance from Stovall, the Cardinals were able to hold on to gain their first victory of the season in a hard-fought, 69-62 win over IPFW. FULL STORY

Women�s Basketball Falls To Butler 66-49
MUNCIE, Ind. - The Ball State women�s basketball team dropped a 66-49 game to instate rival Butler on Saturday afternoon in the Cardinals� final non-conference game of the season. FULL STORY

Men's Volleyball Opens 2008 Season Thursday in Hawaii
LET THE SEASON BEGIN: The Ball State men�s volleyball team kicks off the 2008 season this week with a trip to Hawaii for the 2008 Outrigger Hotels Invitational . . . Play in the three-day tournament begins at 4 p.m. FULL STORY

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