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NEWS from the Cardinal's NEST (7/5/2006)

Volume III, Issue 12
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Alumni Spotlight - Chris LaMothe, '78
Delaware County�s Sherry Laboratories will remain in its home, thanks to six Ball State alumni and friends. Chris LaMothe, '78, and a team of investors purchased Sherry Laboratories from Muncie-based Ontario Corporation. FULL STORY

Ball State Alumni Association Award Winners Announced
The Ball State Alumni Association has announced recipients for the 2006 Distinguished Alumni Awards, Benny Awards, and Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) Awards. The recipients will be honored during the Homecoming Awards Dinner in October. FULL STORY

Save the Date! Homecoming 2006
Save the date: Homecoming is scheduled for October 21, 2006! Kick-Off is at 2:00 p.m. against the Western Michigan Broncos. Look for information in the July issue of the Alumnus Magazine or visit the Homecoming Web Site. FULL STORY

Ball State Alumni Association Pre-Game Football Rally Schedule
Hey Cardinal Football Fans! Join Ball State alumni, friends, faculty and staff at the Alumni Center before each home game for food and fun! Pre-Game rallies begin 2 1/2 hours prior to kick-off (unless noted otherwise*) and include a buffet meal and a cash bar. FULL STORY

Cardinal Pride 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. FULL STORY

Upcoming Events
There are many summer alumni events coming up, including the Chicago White Sox outing on August 12, various area golf outings throughout the summer, and football pre-game rallies. We hope you will join us for one or more of these events! View a complete list of events for details! FULL STORY

Job Fairs and Career Listings
The Career Alumni Network, a networking service for those in need of career direction, is available online. Fall Career Fair is scheduled for September 13, 2006 at Worthen Arena. Employers and graduate school representatives will be on campus to discuss employment, internships, and graduate programs with Ball State students. Cardinal ViewJobs 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

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Ball State names Park Hall to honor Don Park's and family's contributions to the university
Ball State trustees recognize Don Park's contributions and family's five generation connection to the university with the naming of Park Hall. FULL STORY

Student Life new umbrella for student programs
Effective July 1, Student Leadership and Service Learning combined with Student Organizations and Activities to become Student Life. FULL STORY

Bracken Library to feature cafe
Beginning early in the fall semester, the Bookmark Cafe will open in the space that currently houses the library's vending area. FULL STORY

Ball State recognized by CIO magazine as a 2006 CIO 100 award recipient
Ball State has been named a recipient of the 2006 CIO 100 award by CIO magazine for demonstrating excellence and achievement in the field of information technology. FULL STORY

Ball State hires new director of charter schools
Ball State has hired Larry Gabbert, education associate for charter schools in Delaware, to be the new director of charter schools. FULL STORY

2006 Ball State football season preview
Year three of the Brady Hoke era at Ball State University ended with the Cardinals winning three of their final four games and being the only Mid-American Conference school to defeat both the MAC West Division and MAC East Division Champions. Now, the time has come for year number four of the Hoke era. FULL STORY

Sullivan drafted in 31st round by Detroit
Ball State center fielder Mike Sullivan (Valparaiso, Ind./Valparaiso H.S.) was selected Wednesday by the Detroit Tigers in the 31st round of Major League Baseball's First-Year Player Draft. Sullivan, the 922nd overall selection, is the third Ball State player to be selected in the 2006 draft. FULL STORY

Men�s tennis players find success in summer competition
Ball State senior men's tennis player Joe Epkey (Greenwood, Ind./Center Grove H.S.) recently captured the singles title at the Five Seasons Indiana State Championships in Indianapolis, Ind. With the win, Epkey earns a wildcard into the qualifying round of the RCA Tennis Championships, which are set to begin July 15 in Indianapolis. Epkey defeated fellow teammate Aaron Phillips (Effingham, Ill./Saint Anthony H.S.) 6-4, 6-3 in the championship match of the Five Seasons event. FULL STORY

Women's basketball continues work with Habitat
For the second straight year, members of the Ball State women's basketball team have volunteered their time and effort to Muncie's chapter of Habitat for Humanity. The players recently spent a day helping in the construction of a house for a needy family in Muncie. Habitat for Humanity is one of a number of community service activities the BSU women's basketball team participates in. FULL STORY

Abby Richter joins women�s soccer staff
Head women's soccer coach Michelle Salmon has announced the addition of Abby Richter to the Ball State program. Richter's duties as assistant coach will begin immediately. "We are extremely excited to have Abby join our staff," said Salmon. "She brings a great deal of experience and enthusiasm to our program." FULL STORY

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