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NEWS from the Cardinal's NEST (6/1/2006)

Volume III, Issue 11
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Alumni Spotlight - Dionne Moore, '93MA00
Dionne Moore earned a bachelor of science degree in 1993 in elementary education and a master of arts degree in 2000 in student affairs administration in higher education from Ball State University. She is currently the Staff Optometrist at a Lorain Community Based Outpatient Clinic for veterans in Lorain, Ohio. FULL STORY

Ball State Alumnus Wayne Leonard, Becoming a Chief Inspiration Officer
Employees want to know they're making a difference in people's lives, says Entergy's CEO. Katrina gave his troops a chance to shine. Wayne Leonard is the CEO of Entergy (ETR), America's third largest electric-utility company, which serves Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. Leonard's actions during Hurricane Katrina and Rita offer an inspiring case study for people seeking to improve their leadership communications skills. FULL STORY

Homecoming 2006 - Save the Date!
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

Upcoming Events
There are many summer alumni events coming up, including the Class of 1956 Golden Anniversary Reunion on June 15-16, Chicago White Sox outing on August 12, and various area golf outings throughout the summer. We hope you will join us for one or more of these events! View a complete list of events for details! 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

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 approves three new public charter schools in Gary and Indianapolis
Ball State has approved three new public charter schools: Montessori Academy in Indianapolis and Indiana Math and Science Academy in Gary and Indianapolis. FULL STORY

Ball State Dinner Theatre presents 'Smokey Joe's Cafe'
The production features rock 'n' roll standards such as "Hound Dog," "Stand By Me," "Spanish Harlem" and "Jailhouse Rock." FULL STORY

Ball State's Electronic Field Trips program wins back-to-back gold medals
Ball State's Electronic Field Trips program wins back-to-back gold awards at the World Media Festival. FULL STORY

Ball State to host global business program
A one-day program will prepare area businesses to enter the global marketplace. FULL STORY

Ball State orientation programs begin June 5
The campus community is gearing up to welcome more than 8,500 students and family members during the 22 orientation sessions to be held between June 5 and July 14. FULL STORY

Baseball set for NCAA appearance
Ball State enters the NCAA Regional as a No. 4 seed coming off its first MAC Tournament championship. The Cardinals open the double-elimination regional Friday at 7 p.m. against Kentucky at the Wildcats� Cliff Hagan Stadium. The other first round contest in Lexington matches No. 2 seed College of Charleston against No. 3 seed Notre Dame. FULL STORY

Men's basketball adds four recruits
Ahmaad Cook (Inglewood, Calif./Westchester H.S.), Steve Horton (Cincinnati, Ohio/Western Hills H.S.), Rashuan McLemore (Richmond, Va./Mt. Zion Christian Academy) and Jarelle Redden (Cincinnati, Ohio/Western Hills H.S.), have each signed National Letters of Intent to attend Ball State University and compete for the men�s basketball program, according to first-year head coach Ronny Thompson. FULL STORY

Baseball wins MAC championship, Dygert earns tourney MVP honors
Ball State defeated Kent State 7-4 Saturday to win the Mid-American Conference Tournament and advance to next weekend's NCAA Regional. The Cardinals (37-20) defeated the Golden Flashes for the second consecutive day on their way to winning their first tournament title in school history. FULL STORY

Ball State announces softball staff changes
The contracts of Ball State head softball coach Terri Laux and assistant softball coach Cris Lukas will not be renewed, according to BSU Athletics Director Tom Collins. FULL STORY

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