History of Late Nite @ Ball State

History of Late Nite @ Ball State
Late Nite @ Ball State was developed and offered as an outcome of concerns regarding a lack of weekend alcohol-free social opportunities for students. In 2001, a planning committee determined the initial year would provide twelve programs during the academic year. The funding sources for this trial program included Lilly Endowment, Campus Activities Fund Board, Housing and Residence Life, and various organizations that sponsored specific events.

Based on the success of the trial year, the 2002-2003 academic year planned a total of ten programs presented and implemented by the University Program Board. Again funding was from a Lilly Endowment grant, Campus Activities Fund Board, Housing and Residence Life, and an allocation from the Dedicated Service Fee. In this second year, attendance climbed yet again allowing for a third year.

During the 2003-2004 academic year, the Late Nite @ Ball State planning committee, an active part of University Program Board, planned and executed twelve Late Nite @ Ball State events. The events were funded from various sources and reached a diverse student population totaling over 13,500 students throughout the academic year. Specific Late Nite events during the 2003-2004 academic year were co-sponsored by such organizations as Student Government Association, Black Student Association, Asian American Student Association, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and BSU Recreation Services.

Now beginning it's sixth year, Late Nite @ Ball State occurs each Saturday throughout the academic year for a total of twenty four events. The additional number of events is made possible by additional funding through student activities fee. Late Nite @ Ball State continues to offer students high energy events in a safe, comfortable environment. Late Nite @ Ball State events are planned and produced by students in conjunction with the University Program Board. During the 2005-2006 academic year, Late Nite @ Ball State received record numbers for attendance and the planning committee hopes to continue this trend by offering excellent weekend programs for the students at Ball State University. Please check out our calendar to view a listing of the great events already planned for this academic year!