Campus Update
Volume 26, Issue 25
February 27, 2006
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President Gora to award medals to airmen
President's Medal of Distinction to be presented to Tuskegee Airmen in a special ceremony to honor their service to their country. Only 31 medals have been given in the history of the university. FULL STORY

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University wins 11 awards in local competition
The local awards recognize outstanding advertising efforts in various media. Ball State received five Gold Addy awards for projects by staff and students. FULL STORY


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'Tree-mendous' Electronic Field Trip
Ball State's next Electronic Field Trip, "Tree-mendous Technology," will be broadcast March 7 from the treetops near Carson, Wash. FULL STORY


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Eating disorders focus of week
The Ball State Counseling Center will provide information about eating disorders and body image during National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, Feb. 26 through March 3. The theme for the week is "Be Comfortable in Your Genes." FULL STORY


Museums collaborate for 'Educators' Evening' on March 17
Event designed to establish and strengthen relationships between museums and educators in East Central Indiana. FULL STORY


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Art professor to exhibit watercolors
Marilyn Derwenskus is "Reconfiguring Memories" in her new watercolor exhibit at Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company in downtown Muncie. FULL STORY

Open forums scheduled for provost candidates
Open forums for four provost candidate finalists will take place during March. The open forums will also be webcast. FULL STORY
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Virginia Ball Center receives $400,000 grant
The Virginia B. Ball Center for Creative Inquiry has been awarded a $400,000 grant to continue to fund its immersion experiences. FULL STORY


Bilello receives national honor
Joseph Bilello, CAP dean and professor of architecture, will be inducted into the AIA College of Fellows June 10 during the AIA national convention in Los Angeles. FULL STORY


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Faculty share technology expertise
The third annual Faculty Technology Showcase allowed faculty to share their innovative use of technology in teaching and research with the campus community in an informal atmosphere. FULL STORY


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Student group provides support for local media event
Cardinal Communications provided logistical support as the IEDC and Sallie Mae, the nation's leading student loan provider, prepared for the Feb. 13 media conference announcing the launch of a new center in Muncie. FULL STORY


Researchers of the Year to make presentation
"Nanotechnology Research at Ball State University" is the topic for Ball State's Researchers of the Year Lecture. FULL STORY

Update will take a one-week hiatus for Spring Break. Look for the next issue of Update on Tuesday, March 14.
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