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NEWS from the Cardinal's NEST (9/1/2006)Volume III, Issue 14
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Alumni Spotlight - Allison Bell, '03Allison Bell graduated from Ball State University in 2003 with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications. Allison is the Founder, President, & Inspirational Diva for Embrace Today Concepts, Inc. Embrace Today Concepts, Inc is a provider of inspirational & motivational education programs and products. They provide turnkey programs, workshops, books, newsletters and other activities for teens, adults, mentors, and members of various organizations. Embrace Today Concepts' workshop curriculum focuses on improving your inner spirit, self esteem, and serving in your community to gain self worth & confidence. FULL STORY BSUAA Appoints Two New EmployeesThe Ball State University Alumni Association is pleased to announce two new staff members. Michelle Johnson has accepted the position of Director of Alumni Special Events and Steven Fulton has accepted the position of Director of New Media.
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Homecoming 2006: Parade Route Changes; Entry Forms Available OnlineDue to construction on Wheeling Avenue, the 2006 Ball State Homecoming parade route has been altered. In addition, the line-up site has been moved back to Muncie Central High School; however, the parade will line-up and disperse from the lot north of the school and not the lot normally used, due to a volleyball tournament at the school that day. FULL STORY Ball State Football vs. IU Pre-game RallyHey 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 and include a buffet meal and a cash bar. The BSU vs. IU raly begins at 4:00 p.m. with kick-off at 6:30 p.m. FULL STORY
Cardinal Pride License PlatesHave 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 EventsDon't miss out on our fall alumni events! Homecoming is right around the corner and there are many reunions, regional outings, and football pre-game rallies planned for the next couple of months. View a complete list of outings and photos from past events! FULL STORY | |
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Cardinal Career Link Now Available to Ball State AlumniThe Career Center recently revised its online career-management and job-search tool. Cardinal Career Link, an enhanced job-search and recruiting system is now available to all alumni, replacing the former Cardinal ViewJobs. According to Larry Beck, associate director of the Career Center, “Cardinal Career Link is a vast improvement over the former Cardinal ViewJobs system with its access to thousands of job vacancies through the national NACElink Network provided by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)." FULL STORY Job Fairs and Career ListingsThe 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 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 | |
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Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance announces 2006-07 seasonThe 2006-07 Theatre and Dance season explores facets of America with diverse shows designed to challenge and delight audiences. FULL STORY Ball State's students with disabilities graduate at same rate as their peersGraduation rates for students with disabilities are the same as Ball State's overall student body, dispelling the myth that college is a major challenge for young adults with disabilities, says a new study. FULL STORY Ball State's interactive student recruitment Web site wins national awardBall State's interactive student recruitment initiative using blogs and podcasts won a silver Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education. FULL STORY Ball State repeats 'Best in the Midwest' honors from Princeton ReviewBall State has once again earned "Best in the Midwest" accolades from the Princeton Review. FULL STORY Ball State's undergraduate entrepreneurship program ranked among nation's bestIn the 2007 Best Colleges issue of U.S. News & World Report, Ball State's undergraduate entrepreneurship program is ranked sixth in the nation. FULL STORY | |
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Football Team Opens Season with 38-20 VictoryBall State used a strong offensive performance Thursday night to open the season with a 38-20 victory over Eastern Michigan at Scheumann Stadium. Nearly every Cardinal offensive player contributed. Four Ball State rushers combined for 166 yards on the ground, and two quarterbacks combined for 230 yards through the air. Eight different Cardinal receivers caught at least one pass.
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Women's Volleyball heads for Bama BashThe Ball State women’s volleyball team continues the 2006 season this weekend when it travels to Tuscaloosa, Ala. for the "Bama Bash" hosted by Alabama. The Cardinals open play in the two-day tournament at 10 a.m. Friday when it takes on the Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers. Ball State will then play the host Crimson Tide in the featured match Friday night at 7 p.m. Saturday morning, the Cardinals conclude play in the tournament with an 11 a.m. showdown with the Mercer Bears. FULL STORY
'Corbin’s Corner' A weekly women’s basketball journalBall State women's basketball fans can follow the Cardinals throughout the season from a player's perspective as senior guard Kelsey Corbin (Fort Wayne, Ind./Northrop HS) will author "Corbin's Corner", a weekly women's basketball journal. The journal will be available on www.ballstatesports.com each Friday, accessible on the women's basketball page. The journal will be available each week starting with preseason conditioning, through practice and into the 2006-07 season. FULL STORY
Football team names 2006 captainsJoey Lynch (Muncie, Ind./Delta H.S.) and Brad Seiss (Warsaw, Ind./Warsaw H.S.) have been named team captains for the 2006 Ball State University football season. "These two individuals are outstanding leaders, quality football players and excellent individuals," BSU head coach Brady Hoke says. "It has been a pleasure coaching them the last few years, and we look forward to their senior seasons. They mean a lot to our football team, and to the Ball State football program. Being named a team captain is a very high honor, and one rich in tradition." FULL STORY
Stephanie DeFeo named assistant softball coachStephanie DeFeo, the former head softball coach at North Carolina Greensboro and East Tennessee State, has been named the assistant softball coach at Ball State University, according to first-year head coach Craig Nicholson. DeFeo spent the 2005-06 season as the sole proprietor and manager of All-American Softball Clinics where she provided private lessons for hitting, pitching, catching and fielding. In addition, she conducted private clinics for summer teams, middle school and high school programs. FULL STORY | |
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