Events Listed As Academics

Connecting your students to course resources has never been easier! Ball State University Libraries’ Reading Lists application gives students simple access to course reserve materials—full-text database articles, e-books, digitized chapters, streaming music and video, and more. Library staff work behind the scenes to add and activate the resources you select. The best part? The Reading Lists app connects directly with your Canvas course navigation menu. We received a number of positive comments from instructors who have utilized Reading Lists to provide resources to students taking on-campus and virtual courses. Join one of our upcoming sessions for an overview of how Reading Lists can enhance your teaching in Spring 2021 and beyond. If you’ve used Reading Lists before or attended a previous workshop, you’re welcome to join for a refresher!

Interested in graduate school, but not sure whether it's for you? Join Dr. Mims for an interactive event about life as a graduate student.

Interested in learning how COVID-19 might impact the future of building materials in the built environment? We will cover how to research the latest findings on the impact of the built environment on the spread of COVID-19.

Find articles, books, and more for your music history, theory, and other music papers and assignments. The Music Refresher Workshop is designed to help both graduate and undergraduate students review music databases and resources for coursework or thesis proposals and learn what's new. Lisa Jarrell, Head of Education, Music and Media, will answer your questions and share tips for successful searching.

Writers at Work is a weekly series on the business of being a writer sponsored by the Creative Writing program in the Department of English and by Compass Advantage. Check out the Cardinal Directions website at sites.bsu.edu/cardinaldirections for further information and career-readiness resources.

Andy Knopfmeier, Rob Smith, and Matt Muray are co-founders of Interstate Business Solutions (IBS), which has quickly grown to be an innovative leader in straight-line roadway litter collection since 2017. Andy is currently Chief People Officer; Prior to IBS, Andy was a leader in pharmaceutical and post-acute healthcare sales. Andy has additional experience in real estate investing and advertising sales. Rob is a husband, father, and entrepreneur. Rob graduated from Butler University and McKinney School of Law. He started his career as an Army JAG Officer where he litigated hundreds of cases and traveled extensively around the United States. Rob moved on from the Army and entered the private legal practice at Barnes and Thornburg. As an attorney, he specializes in labor law, employment law, and contracts. Rob’s most recent venture was starting Interstate Business Solutions, LLC with three of his good friends. Matt is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of IBS. Prior to IBS, Matt founded Clean Zone Marketing in 2008, which quickly grew to become the Midwest’s largest transit advertising company. In 2017, Clean Zone Marketing was purchased by a private equity firm where Matt serves on their board of directors. Additionally, he has extensive experience in outdoor advertising sales, acquisitions, and leasing. Join us in person or watch it live online.

Today is the last day to web withdraw for classes that run the first 5 weeks, Term 31

Ball State University’s Office of Immersive Learning is pleased to accept proposals for the financial support of immersive learning projects. Deadline: 5:00pm, January 31, 2022

Interested in exploring the world of building materials? We will cover tips and tricks for finding suitable materials for your purposes, and introduce you to tools and strategies to stay up-to-date on the latest material innovations.

Register Now! An opportunity for all Ball State students to present their research projects and creative endeavors in a poster format.

Please join the University Libraries for a livestream presentation on EndNote, a free citation management software. If you need to manage lots of citations, EndNote might be the solution for you. Use it to organize references and create bibliographies in many citation styles, including APA and MLA. You can download a copy of EndNote X9 before the session here (Ball State username and password required).

Are you new to built environment research, starting a new degree program, or just beginning a project and not sure where to start? Then this workshop is for you! Learn how to get started with research topics in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, historic preservation, construction management, or interior design. Tools covered will include OneSearch, article databases, interlibrary loan, and document delivery. There will also be time for questions.

Writers at Work is a weekly series on the business of being a writer sponsored by the Creative Writing program in the Department of English and by Compass Advantage. Check out the Cardinal Directions website at sites.bsu.edu/cardinaldirections for further information and career-readiness resources.

Join us to hear from a panel of faculty members about getting published as a graduate student. They will cover advice, guidance for turning seminar papers into conference papers, the process for getting an article published in a journal and much more. Librarians from Bracken Library will share resources to help you identify outlets for publication of your work. Library resources will include Ulrichsweb, Current Contents Connect, and other useful sources. Be sure to bring your questions and join us.

Join Drs. O'Hara, Mulvihill, and Phelps-Ward on Zoom to gain insight into the world of writing and publishing your work as a grad student.

Writers at Work is a weekly series on the business of being a writer sponsored by the Creative Writing program in the Department of English and by Compass Advantage. Check out the Cardinal Directions website at sites.bsu.edu/cardinaldirections for further information and career-readiness resources.

This workshop is packed with essential information about the research process to help you get started with your thesis project. Students are welcome to come to room BC 129 or join us remotely. Learn about research tools and strategies that will help you gather sources for your literature review.

To receive your degree in Spring of 2022, you must apply to graduate by February 9, 2022, even if you don’t plan to attend the commencement ceremony.

Join us for an introduction to accessing copies of television, radio, news, and web content with library databases and online resources. While these types of media can disappear unexpectedly from publishers’ websites, library databases and online archives make it possible to continue to discover these records. Learn about searching for TV news and radio transcripts with Nexis Uni, viewing historic newspapers with online databases, and accessing web archives from the Library of Congress and Internet Archive.

Teresa is an active Muncie community member with 28 years of human service experience. Teresa opened God's Grace and Mercy Family Hair Care in November of 1994. She opened Grace Beauty College, the first African American-owned beauty school in East Central Indiana, in May of 2007; and the first barber college in the history of Muncie in 2015. Teresa's passion is to instruct, inspire, demonstrate, and motivate those she serves based on their personal and professional success goals. She is a member of Life Touch Ministry, where she serves as the church administrator and an associate minister. Teresa received her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Indiana Wesleyan University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Fordham University. She earned her LSW from the State of Indiana and is currently working as a licensed mental health therapist. Other trainings and qualifications include TF-CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and ANSA/CANS assessments. Teresa earned a certification with the Mendez Foundation as a Too Good for Drugs Facilitator, an evidence-based drug prevention program for grades K-8th. Teresa has served on various boards such as the Roy C. Buley Center, Unity Center, United for Christ VBS committee, and the Muncie Black Expo. She currently serves on the Delaware County Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative committee (JDAI) and is vice president of Muncie Delaware County Black Chamber of Commerce. In 2019, Teresa founded Hope Chest Tikkun Olam Center LLC, a community-based wraparound agency addressing family and community health issues. She specializes in unpacking trauma, cultural relativism, holistic and innovative restoration for sustained inner healing practices. Teresa uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed.

Today is the last day to web withdraw for classes that run the first 8 weeks, Term 21

Electronic final grade submission is available for classes taught in the first 5 weeks, Term 31

The Spring 2022 Ball State Writing Challenge registration opens for faculty, staff, and graduate students.

Begin classes for the middle 5 weeks, Term 32

Begin classes for the second 10 weeks, Term 42

Join Dr. Denker to gain resources and advice to put together graduate school application.

Feb.15-20 Rose’s friends, who have never felt real emotions, can’t help her. Rose Evelyn Hawthorne lives in Pintop, a city, really more of a town, and she's unraveling. Then she’s accused of murder.

The Spring 2022 Ball State Writing Challenge registration opens for faculty, staff, and graduate students.

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 87th Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 16 - March 3.

Please join us for this livestreaming presentation of the University Libraries’ resources and services for online students. As an online student at Ball State, you have access to the full range of library resources and services, including database access, course reserves, interlibrary loan, and research assistance.

Writers at Work is a weekly series on the business of being a writer sponsored by the Creative Writing program in the Department of English and by Compass Advantage. Check out the Cardinal Directions website at sites.bsu.edu/cardinaldirections for further information and career-readiness resources.

Feb.15-20 Rose’s friends, who have never felt real emotions, can’t help her. Rose Evelyn Hawthorne lives in Pintop, a city, really more of a town, and she's unraveling. Then she’s accused of murder.

The Spring 2022 Ball State Writing Challenge registration opens for faculty, staff, and graduate students.

Today is the last day to add/drop by web for classes that run the middle 5 weeks, Term 32

Faculty members are invited to participate in the 2022 Provost's Faculty Summit held virtually on February 17 and 18.

You can get more out of your Google searches? Attend this webinar to learn advanced techniques for searching wisely in Google and Google Scholar, including how to personalize your search to simultaneously discover Ball State Library titles.

All final grade submissions for the first 5-week classes must be submitted electronically by 4:59 p.m. today

Feb.15-20 Rose’s friends, who have never felt real emotions, can’t help her. Rose Evelyn Hawthorne lives in Pintop, a city, really more of a town, and she's unraveling. Then she’s accused of murder.

Faculty members are invited to participate in the 2022 Provost's Faculty Summit; held virtually on February 17 and 18.

Join LEAP Indiana to discuss Kevin Gannon’s newest book – Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto.

Feb.15-20 Rose’s friends, who have never felt real emotions, can’t help her. Rose Evelyn Hawthorne lives in Pintop, a city, really more of a town, and she's unraveling. Then she’s accused of murder.

Feb.15-20 Rose’s friends, who have never felt real emotions, can’t help her. Rose Evelyn Hawthorne lives in Pintop, a city, really more of a town, and she's unraveling. Then she’s accused of murder.

Feb.15-20 Rose’s friends, who have never felt real emotions, can’t help her. Rose Evelyn Hawthorne lives in Pintop, a city, really more of a town, and she's unraveling. Then she’s accused of murder.

Today is the last day to web withdraw for classes that run the first 10 weeks, Term 41

Electronic midterm grade submission is available for full term undergraduate courses

Attend a live webinar to learn more about the online MAE in Elementary Education.

Join Dr. Phelps-Ward to learn about the doctoral journey and strategies for success.

This livestreaming presentation from the University Libraries is aimed at the graduate student in Applied Behavior Analysis who wants to improve their searching skills beyond the basics. Join us and explore topics like getting the most out of a database thesaurus, best practices for searching effectively and efficiently on your topic, and how to save searches so you can repeat them later. Databases covered include APA PsycInfo, ERIC, and Web of Science.

Writers at Work is a career series co-sponsored by the Creative Writing program in the Department of English and by Compass Advantage. Check out the Cardinal Directions website at sites.bsu.edu/cardinaldirections for further information and career-readiness resources.

Join LEAP Indiana to discuss Kevin Gannon’s newest book – Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto.

Join us for a mixer to socialize with other graduate students! We will have snacks too!

Feb. 25 - Mar. 3 Jordan Berman would love to be in love, but that’s easier said than done. So until he meets Mr. Right, he wards off lonely nights with his trio of close girlfriends. But as singles’ nights turn into bachelorette parties, Jordan discovers that the only thing harder than finding love is supporting the loved ones around you when they do. From the critically acclaimed writer who brought you Bad Jews.

Feb. 25 - Mar. 3 Jordan Berman would love to be in love, but that’s easier said than done. So until he meets Mr. Right, he wards off lonely nights with his trio of close girlfriends. But as singles’ nights turn into bachelorette parties, Jordan discovers that the only thing harder than finding love is supporting the loved ones around you when they do. From the critically acclaimed writer who brought you Bad Jews.

Feb. 23-27This is a hip-hop dance concert that will explore the hip-hop culture through choreography and performance. The piece will look at hip-hop through a concert dance lens rather than solely a commercialized dance style, and how it translates from a street dance form to the concert stage.

Feb. 25 - Mar. 3 Jordan Berman would love to be in love, but that’s easier said than done. So until he meets Mr. Right, he wards off lonely nights with his trio of close girlfriends. But as singles’ nights turn into bachelorette parties, Jordan discovers that the only thing harder than finding love is supporting the loved ones around you when they do. From the critically acclaimed writer who brought you Bad Jews.

Feb. 23-27This is a hip-hop dance concert that will explore the hip-hop culture through choreography and performance. The piece will look at hip-hop through a concert dance lens rather than solely a commercialized dance style, and how it translates from a street dance form to the concert stage.

Last day to register for the 2022 Student Symposium! What are you waiting for!

This webinar will highlight resources that elementary school teachers can use to find reliable lesson ideas, materials, and activities in a variety of content areas.

Join us to practice interviewing skills and portfolio development for the job search.

This class is an introduction to GIS terms, GIS dataset types, software options and coordinate system. The session is designed to prepare attendees for the upcoming sessions in this workshop sessions. Attendees will be given instructions for downloading ArcGIS Pro for upcoming sessions, if they plan on attending via zoom.

Writers at Work is a weekly series on the business of being a writer sponsored by the Creative Writing program in the Department of English and by Compass Advantage. Check out the Cardinal Directions website at sites.bsu.edu/cardinaldirections for further information and career-readiness resources.

This webinar will highlight resources that middle and high school teachers can use to find reliable lesson ideas, materials, and activities in a variety of content areas.

Today is the last day to web withdraw for classes that run the middle 5 weeks, Term 32

Begin classes for the second 8 weeks, Term 22

If you have an assignment which requires legal research this semester, this workshop may save you some time and frustration. It will introduce you to Nexis Uni and other sources for finding statutes, cases, legal encyclopedias, and law review articles.

Please join University Libraries for this introduction to World Development Indicators, an outstanding resource for finding data about human development and standards of living throughout the world and its countries. Drawing from national statistical agencies, central banks, and other sources, this World Bank database provides information about poverty, wealth, health, education, economies, natural resources, and the environment – from big picture items like gross domestic product and access to drinking water, to details like the price of gasoline and the number of ATMs per 100,000 people. Learn about retrieving this data about the U.S., other nations, and world regions in this 30-minute workshop.

Discover how to find company and industry information for assignments or investing purposes using subscription databases available to Ball State University students, faculty, and staff. Sources include articles and company, stock, and industry reports. Participants will learn about creating lists of company data as well as finding articles and reports. This workshop may of interest to business students and faculty alike.

All final grade submissions for the first 8 week classes must be submitted electronically by 4:59 p.m. today

When someone says "government data," the agency that comes first to many minds is the Census Bureau. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is a prolific collector and disseminator of data too, offering a wealth of information and insight into employment and the economy in the U.S. Come to this workshop to learn how to gather data about employment, unemployment, pay and benefits, consumer expenditures, time use, and more using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' online tools.

In this hands-on session, attendees will learn how to open existing and new ArcGIS Pro projects, locate toolbars and windows within the software, set the appropriate coordinate system for maps, add base maps and provided feature layers, and save project files. If attending via zoom, attendees will need to have ArcGIS Pro installed on their computer. Contact asgibson2@bsu.edu for installation files and instructions.

The BSU Assurance of Learning Day will focus on processes and data used to improve student learning and experiences at Ball State. The day will include a keynote speaker, panel discussions, and concurrent breakout sessions.

University Libraries and Sponsored Projects Administration are combining forces to provide an overview of searching for funding opportunities, resources for your search, ways to build collaborations, and how library resources can be used to support your scholarly endeavors. We welcome all Ball State University faculty to attend.

Today is the last day to web withdraw for full term classes

Please join University Libraries for this introduction to World Development Indicators, an outstanding resource for finding data about human development and standards of living throughout the world and its countries. Drawing from national statistical agencies, central banks, and other sources, this World Bank database provides information about poverty, wealth, health, education, economies, natural resources, and the environment – from big picture items like gross domestic product and access to drinking water, to details like the price of gasoline and the number of ATMs per 100,000 people. Learn about retrieving this data about the U.S., other nations, and world regions in this 30-minute workshop.

De-stress, bowl, karaoke, and eat pizza with the Pathways Community.

Registration for summer classes begins

Please join us for this in person and livestreaming workshop to see how EndNote Online allows co-authors to share a citation library while working on their article or book. The workshop may be of interest to Graduate Assistants working with faculty as well. You can download a copy of EndNote X9 before the session here (Ball State username and password required). You do not need to be a current EndNote user to benefit from this workshop.

In this hands-on session, attendees will complete exercises that include adding datasets from local servers and online portals, and creating their own feature layers from excel tables. Attendees will learn how to create new geodatabases and add/delete data from them.

When someone says "government data," the agency that comes first to many minds is the Census Bureau. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is a prolific collector and disseminator of data too, offering a wealth of information and insight into employment and the economy in the U.S. Come to this workshop to learn how to gather data about employment, unemployment, pay and benefits, consumer expenditures, time use, and more using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' online tools.

Jihada is a dynamic life and leadership coach who helps her clients realign with the most authentic versions of themselves, allowing them to break free of limiting beliefs, set new expectations, and confidently move forward with clarity, purpose, and passion. She is a skilled management consultant with a specific emphasis on marketing, branding and public relations. By helping her clients raise their emotional intelligence, they are better able to become thoughtful leaders who prioritize courage, compassion and connection with those within their realm of influence. Her clientele is diverse, including mid- and senior-level business leaders, corporate and non-profit executives, and entrepreneurs.

Mar. 22 - 27 A close-up on the lives of Faye - an artist - and Nico - an athlete - as they float towards and away from each other over two decades. this linear drama explores the tightrope of chasing dreams, coping with grief, the intimacy of friendship, loneliness, and the idea that home can be a person as well as a place. how do you let go of what you're helplessly tied to?

University Libraries and Sponsored Projects Administration are combining forces to provide an overview of searching for funding opportunities, resources for your search, ways to build collaborations, and how library resources can be used to support your scholarly endeavors. We welcome undergraduate and graduate students to attend.

Locating and securing project funding is becoming increasingly competitive. University Libraries and the Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA) are combining forces to provide an overview of searching for funding opportunities, resources for your search, ways to build collaborations, and how Library resources can be used to support your scholarly endeavors.Participants will join us remotely. These sessions are designed to be interactive. We encourage participants to follow along on their laptops or tablets, and ask questions in real time.

Mar. 22 - 27 A close-up on the lives of Faye - an artist - and Nico - an athlete - as they float towards and away from each other over two decades. this linear drama explores the tightrope of chasing dreams, coping with grief, the intimacy of friendship, loneliness, and the idea that home can be a person as well as a place. how do you let go of what you're helplessly tied to?

Mar. 25- April 2 15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

Mar. 25- April 2 15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

Electronic final grade submission is available for classes taught in the first 10 weeks, Term 41

Electronic final grade submission is available for classes taught in the middle 5 weeks, Term 32

The Spring 2022 2.0 Writing Challenge registration opens for faculty, staff, administrators, and graduate students.

Begin classes for the third 5 weeks, Term 33

When someone says "government data," the agency that comes first to many minds is the Census Bureau. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics is a prolific collector and disseminator of data too, offering a wealth of information and insight into employment and the economy in the U.S. Come to this workshop to learn how to gather data about employment, unemployment, pay and benefits, consumer expenditures, time use, and more using the Bureau of Labor Statistics' online tools.

The Spring 2022 2.0 Writing Challenge registration opens for faculty, staff, administrators, and graduate students.

In this hands-on session, attendees will learn how to access and run basic geoprocessing tools within ArcGIS Pro to analyze datasets. Tools include buffering, filtering, cluster analysis, heat maps, and select by location/attribute.

The Spring 2022 2.0 Writing Challenge registration opens for faculty, staff, administrators, and graduate students.

Today is the last day to add/drop by web for classes that run the third 5 weeks, Term 33

Please join University Libraries for this introduction to World Development Indicators, an outstanding resource for finding data about human development and standards of living throughout the world and its countries. Drawing from national statistical agencies, central banks, and other sources, this World Bank database provides information about poverty, wealth, health, education, economies, natural resources, and the environment – from big picture items like gross domestic product and access to drinking water, to details like the price of gasoline and the number of ATMs per 100,000 people. Learn about retrieving this data about the U.S., other nations, and world regions in this 30-minute workshop.

All final grade submissions for the first 10-week classes must be submitted electronically by 4:59 p.m. today

All final grade submissions for the middle 5-week classes must be submitted electronically by 4:59 p.m. today

April 1-3 Selected works from dance majors highlighting the best in original dances that vary in style and form.

April 1-3 Selected works from dance majors highlighting the best in original dances that vary in style and form.

April 1-3 Selected works from dance majors highlighting the best in original dances that vary in style and form.

Today is the last day to web withdraw for classes that run the second 10 weeks, Term 42

Priority registration for Fall 2022 opens at 8:00 a.m. today

Please join the University Libraries for a livestream presentation on EndNote, a free citation management software. If you need to manage lots of citations, EndNote might be the solution for you. Use it to organize references and create bibliographies in many citation styles, including APA and MLA. You can download a copy of EndNote X9 before the session here (Ball State username and password required).

Meet with acclaimed author, Dr. Torie-Weiston-Serdan to discuss mentoring.

April 6, 2022 is the Spring 2022 submission deadline for RES 697 Research Paper, CRPR 698 Creative Project, THES 698 Thesis, and DISS 799 Doctor’s Dissertation.

In this hands-on session, attendees will learn how to access and run basic geoprocessing tools within ArcGIS Pro to analyze datasets. Tools include buffering, filtering, cluster analysis, heat maps, and select by location/attribute.

April 8-16 Set in 1870, a struggling homestead in the American Great Plains receives new life with the discovery of dinosaur bones. (SKIN & BONES was developed as part of the Grow A Show program at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with further development at The PiTCH (Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival) and SigWorks Musical Theatre Lab (Signature Theatre).

Apr 5-10 Since the beginning of time, the three Furies have dedicated their immortal lives to the ancient honorable principle of a slit throat for a slit throat. But when a young man walks into hell seeking help to avenge his father’s death—by killing his mother—they draw the line. And when he ignores their warnings against matricide and then begs for mercy, the order of the universe hangs in the balance.

April 8-16 Set in 1870, a struggling homestead in the American Great Plains receives new life with the discovery of dinosaur bones. (SKIN & BONES was developed as part of the Grow A Show program at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with further development at The PiTCH (Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival) and SigWorks Musical Theatre Lab (Signature Theatre).

April 8-16 Set in 1870, a struggling homestead in the American Great Plains receives new life with the discovery of dinosaur bones. (SKIN & BONES was developed as part of the Grow A Show program at the Lied Center for Performing Arts, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with further development at The PiTCH (Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival) and SigWorks Musical Theatre Lab (Signature Theatre).

Apr 5-10 Since the beginning of time, the three Furies have dedicated their immortal lives to the ancient honorable principle of a slit throat for a slit throat. But when a young man walks into hell seeking help to avenge his father’s death—by killing his mother—they draw the line. And when he ignores their warnings against matricide and then begs for mercy, the order of the universe hangs in the balance.

The Ball State University Student Symposium challenges students to present a creative or scholarly project while competing for scholarship awards and gaining valuable insight from faculty and staff judges.

Today is the last day to web withdraw for classes that run the second 8 weeks, Term 22

Starting as a dance performance major, Jennifer graduated from Butler University with a degree in Corporate Communications, served as social chairman of her sorority, won an alcohol-awareness award, and spent a season as a cheerleader (you followed that, right?). Jennifer’s life and career are intertwined in a series of directional changes that she best describes as “a trail I’ve used a machete to hack through.” Over the span of her 25+ year career, Jennifer has served in multiple industries including: entertainment, sports & fitness, tech, real estate, and economic development. She has climbed ladders and fallen off cliffs to discover that she is driven to solve problems while elevating the people and organizations around her. She also figured out that curiosity is the start of all great adventures. Today, Jennifer works to grow Indiana’s tech ecosystem, specifically in the area of closing the gaps between industry and academia as Director of Relationship Management at TechPoint.

Today is the last day for priority registration for Fall 2022

The Division of Online and Strategic Learning is pleased to announce the inaugural Teaching and Technology Summit, a free virtual event open to Ball State faculty, graduate students, and employees only. Connect with colleagues and share creative ways to innovate the online learning environment, no matter the course modality.

Open registration begins for Fall 2022

Join Dr. Phelps-Ward and Dr. Mims for an End-of-the-Year Celebration.

April 27-30 Coppelia is a comedic ballet originally choreographed by Arthur Saint-Leon to music by Leo Delibes. Dr. Coppelius is a doctor who has made a life-size dancing doll. It is so lifelike that Franz, a village youth, becomes infatuated with it and sets aside his heart's true desire, Swanhilda. She shows him his folly by dressing as the doll, pretending to make it come to life and ultimately saving him from an untimely end at the hands of the inventor.