http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University CSH Events RSS en-us Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:27:52 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/03/mthsm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/03/mthsm Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/03/hco5pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/03/hco5pm Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Recommended for adults and ages 8+. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/03/spaceslays https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/03/spaceslays From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/16/hco5pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/16/hco5pm Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Recommended for adults and ages 8+. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/16/spaceslays https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/16/spaceslays From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/17/mthsm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/17/mthsm Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/17/hco5pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/17/hco5pm Think Halloween is just candy and costumes? Discover its astronomical roots as a “cross-quarter day” and find out what stars and planets will light up your Halloween sky! Recommended for adults and ages 8+. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/17/spaceslays https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/10/17/spaceslays From intense radiation to killer black holes, learn about some of the deadliest objects in space that make you glad you're safe on Earth. This program combines live presentation with a short fulldome film about killer black holes. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/english/2026/10/19/writing-for-young-people-with-varian-johnson https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/english/2026/10/19/writing-for-young-people-with-varian-johnson The Ball State Writer-in-Residence program is thrilled to host Varian Johnson, award-winning author of middle grade and young adult fiction, in Muncie the week of October 19th-21st to read, write, learn, and talk with students in our community schools and after-school programs, and engage with community members around books and storytelling. The first event takes place on October 19th, 7:30 p.m. in the Pittenger Student Center Ballroom on "Writing for Young People". Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/english/2026/10/21/varian-johnson-and-ashley-c-ford-in-conversation https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/english/2026/10/21/varian-johnson-and-ashley-c-ford-in-conversation The Ball State Writer-in-Residence program is thrilled to host Varian Johnson, award-winning author of middle grade and young adult fiction, in Muncie the week of October 19th-21st to read, write, learn, and talk with students in our community schools and after-school programs, and engage with community members around books and storytelling. At 1:00 p.m. in the Student Center Ballroom on October 21st, there will be a fiction reading followed by an on-stage interview with Ball State alum—and New York Times bestselling memoirist—Ashley C. Ford. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/english/2026/10/21/pizza-party-meet-and-greet-with-writer-varian-johnson https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/english/2026/10/21/pizza-party-meet-and-greet-with-writer-varian-johnson The Ball State Writer-in-Residence program is thrilled to host Varian Johnson, award-winning author of middle grade and young adult fiction, in Muncie the week of October 19th-21st to read, write, learn, and talk with students in our community schools and after-school programs, and engage with community members around books and storytelling. At 5:30 p.m. at the Ross Community Center, pizza and dessert will be served and Varian Johnson will be available to sign books after the event. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/06/kitz https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/06/kitz Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s Moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts that fly to the Moon! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/06/waterworlds https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/06/waterworlds From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+. Fri, 06 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/kitz https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/kitz Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s Moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts that fly to the Moon! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+. Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/wow5pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/wow5pm From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+. Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/waterworlds https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/07/waterworlds From icy moons to craters, discover where water hides in our solar system—and what it means for life on Earth. Recommended for ages 10+. Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/english/2026/11/12/reading-and-book-signing-with-indiana-author-melissa-fraterrigo https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/english/2026/11/12/reading-and-book-signing-with-indiana-author-melissa-fraterrigo The Creative Writing Program Visiting Writer Series and Women’s, Gender and African American Studies welcome Indiana author, Melissa Fraterrigo for a reading and book signing, Thursday, November 12, 5:00 PM in Robert Bell 125. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/14/astro-slam https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/11/14/astro-slam Cost: $4/person, click link for information. During this event, Ball State students use planetarium visuals to present in the most creative way they can while competing. Ten minutes a person—that is all the time they have to share a piece of our universe with you in the planetarium in an effort to win Astronomy Slam Champion. Suitable for adults and ages 10+. Sat, 14 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/aa Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Fri, 04 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/04/tcs630pm Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Fri, 04 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/aa Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Sat, 05 Dec 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/ss https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/ss Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Sat, 05 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/05/tcs630pm Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Sat, 05 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/aa Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Fri, 11 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/11/tcs630pm Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Fri, 11 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/aa https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/aa Follow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners. Sat, 12 Dec 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/ss https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/ss Learn about the Sun’s powerful magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system: Coronal Mass Ejections. Recommended for adults and ages 12+. Sat, 12 Dec 2026 17:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/tcs630pm https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/12/12/tcs630pm Join us for a program that explores possible natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem—from a brilliant exploding star to a passing comet and more. Recommended for adults and ages 10+. Sat, 12 Dec 2026 18:30:00 -0500