Campus Update
Volume 27, Issue 34
May 7, 2007
Commencement
Ball State graduates, guests fill Old Quad under sunny blue skies for 149th commencement
More than 2,600 graduates were honored during the May 5 commencement ceremonies, which featured a keynote address by former White House chief of staff Andrew Card Jr. FULL STORY


Jo Ann Gora
President's remarks to Spring 2007 graduates
Read President Jo Ann M. Gora's words to graduates and family members. FULL STORY

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Advertising chapter places in district competition
For the fifth consecutive year, Ball State's advertising chapter has placed within the top three at the District 6 National Student Advertising Competition. FULL STORY
Study looks at youth sexual activity
In a blended family setting, a strong relationship between a stepfather and stepson may lower the youngster's motivation for sexual activity, but young females are more likely to be influenced by their mothers. FULL STORY
Electronic Field Trip
Ball State's EFT visits Alaska on May 8
Ball State's Electronic Field Trip will visit Alaska May 8 on its final stop of the 2006-07 academic year, affording millions of schoolchildren an opportunity to learn about Alaskan Native communities. FULL STORY
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Legislative action means more money for Ball State
The Indiana General Assembly agrees to continue support for important Ball State programs, while also approving new funding for immersive learning initiatives and increased costs of faculty research. FULL STORY
Public forum set to air proposed fee increases at Ball State
Senior administration officials plan a May 10 public forum to outline cost increases for students during the 2007-08 and 2008-09 academic years. FULL STORY
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On Campus -- Update
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Find out about upcoming Ball State events on the University Calendar.
In the News
Quoted: Bell, Bloxham, Collins and more...
Find out more about gender equity in coaches' salaries. Plus, learn if advertisers or networks should be responsible for advertising. FULL STORY
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