http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Rinker Center Events RSS en-us Tue, 06 Oct 2026 10:36:07 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/7/nse-101 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/7/nse-101 Looking to expand your college experience and study away from Ball State without leaving the country!? Join us for the National Student Exchange (NSE) info session at the Rinker Center for Global Affairs (Student Center SC102)! Discover how you can study at one of 160+ universities across the U.S, Canada, and beyond! Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/7/study-abroad-101 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/7/study-abroad-101 Our Study Abroad 101 sessions go over the basics of studying abroad and highlight some of our favorite programs you can participate in. A great chance to meet the members of the Study Abroad Office and get your questions answered! Location: Student Center SC102 - Yuhas Room Wed, 07 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/8/ghana-culture-exchange https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/8/ghana-culture-exchange Come learn about Ghana! Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/15/japan-culture-exchange https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/15/japan-culture-exchange Come learn about Japan! Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/18/benny-buddies-fall-field-trip https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/18/benny-buddies-fall-field-trip As part of the Benny Buddies program connecting international and American students, students are invited to join a field trip to Kings Island. Spend for a day full of fun and roller coasters and create wonderful memories that last a lifetime. We have 40 spots available for this trip. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/22/south-africa-culture-exchange https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/22/south-africa-culture-exchange Come learn about South Africa! Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/23/global-tea-and-chat https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/23/global-tea-and-chat Take a break from your studies, hangout with fellow students, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with interactive stations. Sip tea and try international snacks during mindful brewing, unwind with adult coloring books, craft your own dried flower herbal pouch, or work on a puzzle. Plus, every attendee will get a special gift on their way out! Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/27/international-student-town-hall-with-financial-wellness https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/27/international-student-town-hall-with-financial-wellness Learn about the Financial Wellness team, ask questions, and provide input/collaborate on ideas. Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/29/mexico-day-of-the-dead-culture-exchange https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/10/29/mexico-day-of-the-dead-culture-exchange Come learn about the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico! Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/3/winter-gear-donation-pick-up-and-weather-preparedness-workshop https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/3/winter-gear-donation-pick-up-and-weather-preparedness-workshop Learn about how to stay safe in Indiana's climate and pick up some winter weather supplies! Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/4/nse-101 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/4/nse-101 Looking to expand your college experience and study away from Ball State without leaving the country!? Join us for the National Student Exchange (NSE) info session at the Rinker Center for Global Affairs (Student Center SC102)! Discover how you can study at one of 160+ universities across the U.S, Canada, and beyond! Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/4/first-gen-and-study-abroad-101 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/4/first-gen-and-study-abroad-101 Join the Study Abroad Office for a special First-Gen Week edition of Study Abroad 101! These sessions go over the basics of studying abroad and highlight some of our favorite programs you can participate in. A great chance to meet the members of the Study Abroad Office and get your questions answered! Location: Student Center SC102 - Yuhas Room Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/5/the-bahamas-culture-exchange https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/5/the-bahamas-culture-exchange Come learn about the Bahamas! Thu, 05 Nov 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/16/study-abroad-fair https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/16/study-abroad-fair Come see all our study abroad opportunities and speak to faculty program leaders, on-campus partners, and our third-party providers, all in one place! Mon, 16 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/16/ifest https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/16/ifest Take a trip around the world without leaving campus, sample global snacks, and make a craft or two! Mon, 16 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/18/study-abroad-101 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/18/study-abroad-101 Our Study Abroad 101 sessions go over the basics of studying abroad and highlight some of our favorite programs you can participate in. A great chance to meet the members of the Study Abroad Office and get your questions answered! Location: Student Center SC102 - Yuhas Room Wed, 18 Nov 2026 15:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/19/iceland-culture-exchange https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/19/iceland-culture-exchange Come learn about Iceland! Thu, 19 Nov 2026 11:00:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/20/group-hangout-to-see-broadway-in-love https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/11/20/group-hangout-to-see-broadway-in-love Spend some time in community attending Broadway in Love. Fri, 20 Nov 2026 18:30:00 -0500 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/12/2/international-student-town-hall-with-housing-and-residence-life https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/rinker-center/2026/12/2/international-student-town-hall-with-housing-and-residence-life Learn about Housing and Residence Life and ask questions/collaborate on new ideas. Wed, 02 Dec 2026 14:00:00 -0500