Campus Update
Volume 25, Number 25
March 11, 2005
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Ball State ranks in top five in NCAA Academic Progress Report
Ball State's intercollegiate athletics program scored a 983 out of 1,000 possible points on the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate (APR), which ranks as the fourth highest score in the nation. FULL STORY
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Virginia B. Ball Center announces 2005-06 fellows
The Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry has selected four new fellows for the 2005-06 academic year: FULL STORY

Sunshine Week discussion spotlights public's right to know
Ball State will be illuminating the people's right to know about their government during Sunshine Week. FULL STORY

Francine Friedman
Bosnia lecture continues university's Focus on Europe
Ball State's Focus on Europe activities continue next week with a lecture on Bosnia. FULL STORY

Ball State to host national collegiate entrepreneurship competition
Nine teams from colleges and universities from across North America will vie for cash prizes March 18-19 during the final round of the eighth annual Enterprise Creation Competition at Ball State. FULL STORY

Deborah May
Nursing professor developing service learning questionnaire
Nursing professor Deborah May has received an Indiana Campus Compact Scholarship of Engagement Grant to conduct a collaborative research project with two Manchester College faculty members. FULL STORY

Newly opened Native American Museum featured in Electronic Field Trip
Students across the country will be some of the first visitors to the recently opened National Museum of the American Indian during Ball State's next Electronic Field Trip March 22. FULL STORY
Ball State students and faculty members go to Sri Lanka to help rebuild fishing village
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Music technology program featured in national ads
Ball State's School of Music is being featured on a national stage. FULL STORY

Denise Amschler
Study finds fifth graders sleeping less, causing symptoms
The lack of a good night's sleep on a regular basis may leave some children suffering from negative changes in their behavior throughout the day, said Denise Amschler, a professor of physiology and health science. FULL STORY

Two employees nominated for Morton Award
Two employees have been nominated for Ball State's highest award for outstanding staff service. FULL STORY

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Huffer wins monthly image contest, leads in point standings
A Ball State photographer is currently leading a monthly image contest sponsored by the University Photographers Association of America. FULL STORY

'Anything Goes' offers romance and mischief on high seas
The Department of Theatre and Dance presents "Anything Goes," Hoosier composer Cole Porter's musical tale of romance and mischief on the high seas, at 7:30 p.m. March 31-April 2 and April 6-9; 2:30 p.m. April 3 in University Theatre. FULL STORY

Joe Brown
Traditional retailers must focus on customer service to survive
Joe Brown, a marketing professor, surveyed 1,596 shoppers and found that satisfaction with low prices, variety of offerings and quick checkout are common with larger "super centers" while traditional grocery stores retain loyal customers with good service and convenient locations. FULL STORY
In the News
Quoted: Bohanon, Hanley, Richardson, Suppe and others
On Campus -- Update
New investment options approved for employees
Employee Activities Committee now online
WIPB presents legislative update programs
Want to stop smoking? Free classes available
Private armies can end wars, keep peace, speaker says
Life sciences videoconference to cover consumerism
Entrepreneurship course offered locally
Fitness program offering special rate for pulmonary function testing
Tech education series will cover wireless networking
Career Center offers programs on popular industries
Indian dinner to help raise money for tsunami victims
Senate constitution, flowchart available online
Spotlight
Job Postings
For more listings, go to University Human Resource Services
Assistant Professor, Department of Journalism

Director of Orchestras, School of Music

Instructor, Department of Industry and Technology

Instructor, Department of Journalism

Instructor of Social Studies, Burris School

Media Relations Manager/Video Specialist, University Communications

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