http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Alumni Association Events RSS en-us Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:14:55 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/05/spirit-of-beneficence https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/05/spirit-of-beneficence Join us for the Spirit of Beneficence Reception, where you can connect with fellow Ball State alumni, celebrate our shared traditions, and show your Cardinal pride in Columbus. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/05/ball-state-vs-ohio-state https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/05/ball-state-vs-ohio-state Kick off game day with us as the Cardinals face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Enjoy food, connect with fellow alumni, friends and fans, as we get ready to bring the energy as the Cardinals face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Enjoy food, connect with fellow alumni, friends and fans, as we get ready to bring the energy for Ball State. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/05/ohio-state-miami-watch-party https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/05/ohio-state-miami-watch-party Join fellow Ball State alumni, friends, and fans in Miami to cheer on the Cardinals as they take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/12/field-hockey-reunion https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/12/field-hockey-reunion Reconnecting with former teammates and cheering on the next generation of players is what our program is all about. Join us for an action-packed Alumni Weekend featuring a spirited Saturday tailgate before the home football game and our field hockey home opener on Sunday. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/12/charlietown-tailgate-at-family-weekend https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/12/charlietown-tailgate-at-family-weekend Calling all Ball State alumni, fans, and friends, kick off game day with fellow Cardinals before we take on Stony Brook! Join us outside the Alumni Center two hours before kickoff for a CharlieTown Tailgate filled with great food, cold drinks, entertainment, and plenty of Cardinal spirit. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/12/pups-at-pitch https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/12/pups-at-pitch Join the Ball State Alumni Club of Los Angeles for a night of MLS soccer, dog-friendly fun, and Cardinal pride! We are gathering on the grass berm at Dignity Health Sports Park to watch the LA Galaxy take on the pitch—with our favorite dogs in tow. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/25/celebrating-100-years-of-homecoming https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/25/celebrating-100-years-of-homecoming Ball State University Libraries invites you to join in on a celebration of 100 years of homecoming. University Libraries Archives and Special Collections will exhibit memorabilia commemorating the rich history of homecoming at Ball State, including years of photos of the evolution of Charlie Cardinal. Event activities include games, live music, and a presentation featuring Ball State President, Geoff Mearns talking about his decade of homecoming experiences at Ball State. The event will also be highlighted by Sherman Burdette of Fox 59 News. Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/3/26-charlietown-tailgate-at-community-weekend https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/3/26-charlietown-tailgate-at-community-weekend Calling all Ball State Alumni, fans and friends: celebrate your Cardinal pride before our home football game against the Toledo Rockets! Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/10/ball-state-vs-northwestern-pregame-event https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/10/ball-state-vs-northwestern-pregame-event Join us for a weekend full of Ball State spirit in Evanston before the Cardinals take the field against the Northwestern Wildcats! Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/8/nein-golf-outing/nein-golf-outing https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/8/nein-golf-outing/nein-golf-outing Join us for the annual Northeast Indiana Cardinal Classic Golf Outing. Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/19/campus-dinner https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/19/campus-dinner Celebrate Homecoming Week with a festive, themed dining experience hosted by Ball State Dining Services! Enjoy delicious comfort foods, Homecoming-inspired décor, and a fun night surrounded by fellow Cardinals. Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/20/blood-drive/blood-drive https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/20/blood-drive/blood-drive Make a difference by donating blood through the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/20/movie-night/movie-night https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/20/movie-night/movie-night Join us for a special screening of Back to the Future on the big screen! Grab your favorite movie snacks, soak up the Homecoming spirit, and unwind with friends. This free event is open to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the entire Muncie community. Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/21/homecoming-food-truck-festival-and-pep-rally https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/21/homecoming-food-truck-festival-and-pep-rally Get ready for an exciting evening at the Homecoming Food Truck Festival. All Cardinal fans are welcome to gather your friends and head to the Alan Hargrave Lawn for a high-energy celebration packed with food trucks, music, and spirited team competitions. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/22/26air-jam https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/22/26air-jam The popular Homecoming event brings student groups and organizations together to dance and compete in a lip-sync competition. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 19:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/23/26bed-race https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/23/26bed-race This exciting Homecoming tradition brings teams of five together, racing beds down Riverside. Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/24/50th-whitinger-scholars-reunion https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/24/50th-whitinger-scholars-reunion Celebrate 50 years of Whitinger excellence during Homecoming at Ball State University. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/24/black-alumni-reunion-row https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/24/black-alumni-reunion-row Join the Black Alumni Council on Reunion Row beginning 2.5 hours prior to kickoff Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/24/charlietown-tailgate-at-homecoming https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/24/charlietown-tailgate-at-homecoming Calling all Ball State alumni, fans, and friends—join us as we celebrate 100 years of Homecoming and “Chirping Through the Decades” before the Cardinals take on Sacramento State! Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/24/reunion-row https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/24/reunion-row Get ready for an unforgettable Homecoming! Reunion Row is where your group's legacy comes to life, placing you right in the heart of the action. You'll be next to the Alumni Center near CharlieTown, the stadium, and all the excitement of game day. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/24/black-alumni-social https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/24/black-alumni-social Continue the celebration after the game at the Vivian V. Conley and Hurley C. Goodall Jr. Multicultural Center. Sat, 24 Oct 2026 18:00:00 -0400