Campus Update
Volume 26, Issue 16
December 12, 2005
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Lilly gives Ball State $20 million
Ball State will use a $20 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to enhance its innovative, immersive, educational experiences for students in digital technology, and the grant will fund other educational and research initiatives that may have the potential to produce economic opportunities. FULL STORY
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Students proposing cluster computer in Indianapolis
A team of Ball State students is researching the benefits of using a cluster computer as part of the operations of the Indianapolis International Airport. FULL STORY
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Topping out ceremony for new building
A topping out ceremony for the Communication and Media Building will take place at 9 a.m. Dec. 14 at the construction site just south of the intersection of McKinley and Petty. FULL STORY

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Faculty who want to blog can find support on campus
Faculty development workshops and ongoing support are available for instructors who want to incorporate blogs and other innovative technologies into their courses. FULL STORY
Commencement set for Dec. 18 in Worthen Arena
Ball State will honor 1,224 students during commencement ceremonies Dec. 18 in Worthen Arena. FULL STORY
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Ball State hosts East Central Economic Summit
The goal of the four-hour summit was to present economic development opportunities to an area that has seen a loss in manufacturing employment. FULL STORY
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More students receiving unsolicited cell phone ads
A new survey of 669 college students finds that nearly one-third receive advertisements on their cell phones. FULL STORY

Economy to cool slightly in 2006
Forecast for next year's economy calls for slower growth with mild increases in inflation and interest rates, say two Ball State economists. FULL STORY
On Campus -- Update
Director of public safety appointed to commission
Board approves $48 million project
New investments and contribution changes for retirement funds
Bracken to offer 24-hour access during finals week
Academy to offer spring programs
Tech Tuesday: Outlooks in Information Technology for 2006
Deadline today for staff awards
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Find out about upcoming Ball State events on the University Calendar.
In the News
Quoted: Arnold, Collins, Gora and more
How meteorologists predict the winter forecast. Plus, what attracted Collins to Ball State. FULL STORY
Spotlight
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