Campus Update
Volume 27, Issue 17
December 18, 2006
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DeHority rendition
DeHority Residence Halls to be renovated
Ball State's Board of Trustees has approved a $24.6 million project to renovate DeHority Residence Halls with work scheduled to begin in late 2007. FULL STORY
Health care plan expands coverage
Ball State is offering coverage for nondiagnostic laboratory services as well as childbirth services provided by certified nurse midwives in state-licensed birthing centers. FULL STORY
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Landscape architecture among nation's best
The Department of Landscape Architecture has been ranked as one of the nation's best undergraduate programs in the nation and the Midwest's best program by Design Intelligence. FULL STORY
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Straw bale house
Students build sustainable housing
Ball State's architecture department is using materials ranging from straw to fly ash in creative ways to demonstrate how to live sustainably in the Midwest. FULL STORY
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Graduate student is a semifinalist in international competition
A graduate student in Ball State's School of Music will compete in the semifinals of an international piano competition in January. FULL STORY
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computer
Students propose computer lab remodeling ideas
Interior design students work on a project to assist University Computing Services remodel three computer labs. FULL STORY

Students complete exhibit after 10-country visit
Students construct exhibit bringing European experiences home to Muncie. FULL STORY
Fall 2006 graduation
Nearly 1,200 students graduate
Ball State recognized 1,183 students during the commencement ceremonies Dec. 17 in Worthen Arena. FULL STORY
President Gora's fall 2006 commencement remarks
Read President Jo Ann M. Gora's fall 2006 commencement remarks. FULL STORY
Fall 2006 graduation
View a photo gallery of the fall 2006 graduation ceremonies.

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Report indicates progress for charter school students
A report released by Ball State's Office of Charter School Research indicates an increase in academic performance by charter school students in Indiana. FULL STORY
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Quest
Career Center earns distinction for Web site
The Career Center's award-winning Web site has been honored again -- this time by the Center for Transforming Student Services. FULL STORY
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Pipe organ keyboard
Organ concert features Ball State professor
Ball State's new pipe organ will be put through its paces by music professor Kirby Koriath at the second Inaugural Series concert. FULL STORY
Update will be on hiatus during the semester break. Look for a new issue of Update Jan. 8.
On Campus -- Update
Registration begins for spring youth programs
Cardinal Communications honored
Life Sciences Lunch Series
'Wonderful Town' opens Jan. 23 at Emens
'Cinderella' comes to life at Emens
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Find out about upcoming Ball State events on the University Calendar.
In the News
Quoted: Aquila, Campbell, Coffin and more...
Find out why radio listeners are likely to hear a diverse selection of Christmas music this holiday season. Plus, what one professor hopes to accomplish on a field trip to Southeast Asia. FULL STORY
Spotlight
Job Postings
University Human Resource Services updates job postings every Friday. Review the latest job postings.
Ball State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Review the university's policy on equal opportunity and affirmative action.
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