Miller College of Business Calendar

It is well-documented that economic freedom improves well-being in various ways. However, there are gender disparities in economic freedom. In many countries around the world, women are prevented from having the same economic freedoms as men. When women are granted the same economic opportunities and freedoms as men, it unlocks many benefits for all.Dr. Kerianne Lawson is an Assistant Professor in Agribusiness and Applied Economics at North Dakota State University. Dr. Lawson’s research interests include economic freedom at the local, state, and national levels, crime and civil unrest, and electricity reliability.

Join us for the Entrepreneurial Experience Lecture with Ted A. Baker who serves as CEO and Executive Director of the Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc., an independent Mixed-Use Business Incubator (with a technology focus) serving entrepreneurs in East Central Indiana. In his 14th year leading the Innovation Connector, Ted has witnessed tremendous growth with startups and successful business launches.

Join us for the largest professional development event of the year, virtually on October 17 and October 18–19 on campus. Network with alumni as they join us on campus to participate in numerous panel discussions. Alumni will share their experiences leading a range of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and telecommunications. Networking and social opportunities complement professional development sessions and workshops.

Join us for the largest professional development event of the year, virtually on October 17 and October 18–19 on campus. Network with alumni as they join us on campus to participate in numerous panel discussions. Alumni will share their experiences leading a range of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and telecommunications. Networking and social opportunities complement professional development sessions and workshops.

Join us for the largest professional development event of the year, virtually on October 17 and October 18–19 on campus. Network with alumni as they join us on campus to participate in numerous panel discussions. Alumni will share their experiences leading a range of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and telecommunications. Networking and social opportunities complement professional development sessions and workshops.

Miller College of Business faculty invites our alumni to join us for a Homecoming Open House!We look forward to hearing about your lives after Ball State and sharing all of the exciting things that have happened in Miller College.

Join us for Homecoming Weekend on October 21 for a tailgate event before the home football game against Central Michigan. Reconnect with your classmates and network with fellow alumni. Join us at the South end of the Gold Lot adjacent to the Alumni Center.

Rigel Jackson is the owner of an experiential photography studio. She is a native of Sonora, Mexico, and graduated from college as an Industrial Engineer in 2002. She married Ryan Jackson in 2005 and landed in Muncie, Indiana. She is a self-taught photographer, picked up a camera when her first baby was born in 2009, and has never put it down. Jackson launched Rigel Jackson Portraits in 2021 and her mission is to empower women with visual confidence through a portrait session.

Join us for a talk from Jason Riley, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a columnist for the Wall Street Journal as he discusses what is (and isn't) driving social inequality and how politicians and policy makers can avoid making matters worse.

Ball State University's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute is proud to host a Women's Networking Breakfast—celebrating female entrepreneurs and professionals. Join local femail professional groups and entrepreneurs for a time of networking and learning. Registration is required to attend.

Marc Lore is a serial entrepreneur with an impressive track record. He is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Wonder Group, a company reinventing the at-home dining experience. Wonder is led by a team of proven entrepreneurs, some of the world’s greatest chefs and culinary experts, talented innovators from every area of the business, and backed by top-tier venture capitalists. Lore is also the newest NBA owner, having purchased the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx in Spring 2021 with his friend and business partner, Alex Rodriguez. Additionally, Lore is the lead and largest investor in Archer, an aerospace company, Co-Founder and investor of Wizard, a company transforming e-commerce with conversational AI, and Mojo, a sports stock market where fans can use their knowledge to invest in sports like never before.

John L. Merriweather is the President and CEO of GO Destination Services. Before founding the company in 1998, John worked in corporate training and quality management for a distribution company in Carmel, Indiana. John launched his career in the United States Army in 1990, serving proudly for three years, including a tour in Operation Desert Storm. John is a graduate of Indiana University and has completed coursework for a master's in business administration at the University of Indianapolis. John also graduated from the executive education programs at the University of Texas at El Paso, Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.