"The Call," sponsored by The Justice Project, is a student-centered, Internet-based national awards program that encourages arts students to develop justice-related themes in their works.

Of the contest's 1,000 entries, all nine Ball State students who submitted public service announcements for the contest were named semifinalists. Even the professor who oversaw the students' productions won an award. Finalists earned gift certificates for computer hardware or software and a one-year membership to the design organization of their choice.

Edward Hitze- Illumina Platinum award ($1,000 certificate). His PSA addressed the death penalty for mentally handicapped criminals.

Ross Miller- Illumina Gold award ($500 certificate). His PSA featured corporate globalization and its side effects.

Anna Grauvogel- Illumina Silver award ($250 certificate). Her submission focused on promoting a just society.

Julie Kingen- Illumina Silver award ($250 certificate). Her PSA highlighted the international problem of land mines and children.

Erin Hughey- Illumina Silver award ($250 certificate). Her entry featured Yucca Mountain and its future as a nuclear waste dump.

Christine Satory, associate professor of visual communications, Department of Art, College of Fine Arts-Illumina Teacher award.

Kristin Reick, Thomas Oberting, Jennifer Anderson and Colin Smith- Semifinalists.

Having art students participate in social causes is one of the most worthwhile endeavors in which they can become involved, Satory said.