Campus Update
Volume 27, Issue 5
September 18, 2006
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Trustees approve new residence hall
The Ball State Board of Trustees took steps to enhance student experiences by approving the construction of a new residence hall and the renovation of the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. FULL STORY
Health Enhancement initiative presented to trustees
As the university prepares to roll out a health enhancement initiative for employees, the proposal was presented to Ball State's Board of Trustees as an informational item. FULL STORY
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Ball State opens Center for School Innovation
Ball State will combine nationally ranked programs in Teachers College, College of Architecture and Planning, and the Miller College of Business to help school leaders shape schools of the future. FULL STORY
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Jo Ann M. Gora
Gora pledges support of governor's energy plan
President Jo Ann M. Gora offers Ball State's research expertise and aggressive energy conservation focus to help Gov. Mitch Daniels achieve goals he outlined in his Hoosiers Homegrown Energy Plan. FULL STORY

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United Way campaign begins Wednesday
Ball State's annual United Way campaign kicks off Sept. 20 in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom. FULL STORY
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NEXT Big Thing contest opens to the public
Ball State is expanding The NEXT Big Thing contest, allowing aspiring entrepreneurs to enter their business plans into the competition. FULL STORY
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Alumnus Ted Ashburn to speak Sept. 22 at Ball State's BeneFacta Day
Ball State graduate Ted Ashburn will present "Biotech Startups" as part of the 16th annual BeneFacta Day ceremonies. FULL STORY
Lightpainting
Color, lights bring unique beauty to MIB foyer
Artist Stephen Knapp will attend an 8 p.m. Sept. 22 unveiling of his signature 3-D lightpainting recently installed in the foyer of Ball State's Music Instruction Building. FULL STORY
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Stephen Knapp
See video of artist Stephen Knapp commenting about Ball State's lightpainting, 'First Symphony'

To view video about Stephen Knapp's works, click here
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Emmy award
Ball State takes home two regional Emmy Awards
Ball State adds two more statuettes to its regional Emmy Award collection at the 37th annual awards ceremony in Cleveland. FULL STORY

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Award winners plan their 'dream courses'
Excellence in Teaching award-winners plan their dream courses covering innovative music, art and education topics. FULL STORY
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Rawlings Award winner
Rawlings Outstanding Distance Education Teaching Award
James Flowers receives Joseph S. Rawlings Award. FULL STORY


Business leaders honored at awards dinner
The Miller College of Business inducted two new members into its Hall of Fame Sept. 8 during its third annual awards dinner. FULL STORY

On Campus -- Update
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Find out about upcoming Ball State events on the University Calendar.
In the News
Quoted: Bell, Bremen, Bloxham and more...
Find out what two telecommunications professors thought of Katie Couric's debut on the "CBS Evening News." Plus, why it may become complicated for companies to advertise to students through wireless mediums. FULL STORY
Spotlight
Job Postings
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