NEWS from the Cardinal's NEST, March 1, 2007

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Alumni Spotlight - Joyce Jamerson '97
Joyce Jamerson earned her bachelor�s degree from Ball State University in 1997 majoring in Elementary Education and her master�s degree in education in 2002 from Indiana Wesleyan University. Since graduation from Ball State, Joyce has been very involved in education and has "worn many hats" at one time. FULL STORY

Ball State Alumni Coach of the Year Award Winners Announced
The Alumni Association has announced seven high school Coach of the Year awards for the Fall 2006 season. The award is presented to Indiana high school head coaches in all IHSAA-recognized sports. Recipients are recommended and selected by colleagues throughout the state and Ball State athletics representatives. FULL STORY

St.A.R.T. Finals Survival Kits!
Finals week is April 30 - May 2. Make finals week a little less stressful for your favorite Ball State student by ordering a St.A.R.T. Survival Kit. Kits will include Ball State memorabilia and a variety of snacks and study supplies to help students get through those long study sessions. FULL STORY

Ball State University President's Report 2006
Thinking big, taking creative risks, making connections, and collaborating are part of our culture. Today, more than ever, that culture is transforming the educational experience�making us a different kind of university. 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

Join more than 4,200 licensed Cardinal fans that Drive with Pride, Cardinal Pride!
If your last name starts with J-L, then it is time to purchase your Ball State University special recognition plate.* It�s easy to get and easy to renew! 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 Planetarium presents 'A Visitor's Guide to the Universe'
The Ball State Planetarium will offer programs discussing telescopes and celestial hot spots. FULL STORY

Ball State's Student Academy Award film receives second honor
A Ball State student-produced film that won a Student Academy Award has received a second honor. FULL STORY

Publication says Ball State has a leading journalism school
Ball State has one of the top journalism programs in the country, according to Editor & Publisher, a newspaper industry journal. FULL STORY

Ball State senior named one of nation's top students by USA Today
Rick Babusiak, a senior from Bradenton, Fla., and a Letterman Scholarship winner, has received an honorable mention on the USA Today All-USA College Academic Team. FULL STORY

Kam Holle Named MAC West Division Player Of The Week
MUNCIE, Ind. Sophomore Kamilah Holle (Granger, Ind./Penn H.S.) has been named the Mid-American Conference West Division Player of the Week, as announced by the league office Feb. 27. FULL STORY

No. 15 Men's Volleyball Visits Quincy And Carthage This Week
The Ball State men�s volleyball team begins a three-week, five-match, road swing Friday when it travels to Quincy, Ill., to face the Quincy Hawks in a 7 p.m. Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association tilt . . . FULL STORY

Men's Basketball Travels To Toledo For Today's Game
Ball State and Toledo will be meeting for the second time this season Thursday at Savage Hall. . . The game will mark the second-to-last regular-season contest for both teams . . . FULL STORY

Women�s Basketball Rallies Past Northern Illinois, 81-70
DEKALB, Ill. The Ball State women�s basketball team turned in its seventh come from behind victory of the season as the Cardinals rallied from a nine-point halftime deficit� FULL STORY

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