Campus Update
Volume 26, Issue 18
January 9, 2006
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Faculty and staff encouraged to participate in Unity Week
Student-planned events include something for everyone, from lectures to salsa lessons. FULL STORY
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President Gora attends D.C. summit
The education summit was called to outline a coherent international strategy at U.S. universities and colleges. FULL STORY

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Guardian Scholars program extended
Lumina Foundation for Education is providing $104,000 to extend a program at Ball State and area campuses of Ivy Tech Community College that assists former foster youths. FULL STORY

Ball State to host insurance institute
The program, funded through a grant from the Insurance Education Foundation, will allow 40 high school teachers to improve their teaching skills by attending the institute. FULL STORY

Cigarettes kill jobs
A new study finds that cigarettes not only kill people, but that smoking also has a negative impact on employment. FULL STORY
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Ball State switching to Google as search engine
Ball State will implement a beta version of Google as its new Web site search engine. FULL STORY
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Long-time Update editor retires
Tony Barker began as editor of Campus Update and the Campus Update Calendar in 1984. FULL STORY

Construction projects on schedule
Campus construction projects continue despite winter weather, and new projects are being planned for spring. FULL STORY

Victim services office funded
A $200,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice will establish an Office of Victim Services on campus that will assist crime victims as well as work to reduce violent crimes against women. FULL STORY

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'Magic Flute' to open on Mozart's 250th birthday
Mozart's final opera will be performed at Ball State beginning Jan. 27. FULL STORY
On Campus -- Update
Campus hosts Unity Week
Career Center hosts job fair
MSO recognizes faculty and staff
Student named Kennett Scholarship recipient
COR offers technology workshop
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Find out about upcoming Ball State events on the University Calendar.
In the News
Quoted: Allen, Barkey, Bloxham and more...
Find out why perch have made a comeback in Lake Michigan. Plus, why tobacco production can actually be detrimental to the economy. FULL STORY
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