Upcoming Events
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91st Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.
6 p.m.
Register to learn more about Ball State's online Master's in Curriculum and Educational Technology.
7 p.m.
Join us to learn more about Ball State's Online Transition to Teaching Program for Elementary Education.
10 a.m.
91st Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.
12 p.m.
The Synergy Series explores and celebrates research from across the College. This installment features the research from the Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology and Counseling.
6 p.m.
Join us to learn more about Ball State's online Master's in Health Science with a Concentration in Biostatistics and Epidemiology.
10 a.m.
91st Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.
11 a.m.
Ryan GardRyan Gard is Vice President for Cintas Corporation’s North Central Region, where he leads with a commitment to operational excellence and talent development. Cintas, a Fortune 500 company, provides essential services to over one million customers across North America.Ryan earned his bachelor’s degree in Operations Management from Ball State University in 2006 and immediately began his career with Cintas as a Sales Representative. Over the past two decades, he has navigated a dynamic career path through roles including Sales Manager, Enterprise Training Manager, and General Manager, culminating in his current executive leadership position. He remains engaged with his alma mater as a member of the Miller College of Business Leadership and Management Advisory Board.Anchored by his guiding philosophy, “When you start to give 99% is when you start to fail,” Ryan is passionate about building strong leaders and driving performance. Outside the office, he enjoys coaching his son’s travel baseball team, spending time outdoors, and being with his family.
12 p.m.
Ball State applied behavior analysis graduate student Jayda Peoples will present her research on the effectiveness of using video modeling to increase vocational and vocal skills in children with autism. She will discuss how these strategies teach independence, help skill generalization, and provide engaging resources for children with autism in school settings and their community.This event is a part of the University Libraries' Virtual Lunch and Learn Series and is free and open to the public.
3:30 p.m.
This semester, University Libraries invites faculty to join a thought-provoking book club focused on the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for higher education. Across four sessions, we’ll explore a series of books that range from alarmist to optimistic, speculative to practical—each selected to spark reflection, discussion, and dialogue about the role of AI in our personal and professional lives.
3:30 p.m.
Photo of speaker Daniel MillerProgress and Opportunities in RNA Therapeutics Changing the Landscape of Drug Discovery
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Learn more about our programs in Adult and Community Education and Executive Development for Public Service.
6:30 p.m.
Calendar: Graduate School
Three Minute Thesis logoThe top 10 finalists from the preliminary rounds will present their 3MT live in front of an audience!
10 a.m.
Please join the Department of Educational Psychology for a free live information session (webinar) for our two Master's Degree Programs: Master of Arts in Educational Psychology and Master of Science in Quantitative Psychology.
10 a.m.
91st Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.
4 p.m.
Artist Kyle HerringtonThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the Juror's Talk for the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition!
6 p.m.
Art student posing with their award winning artwork and their award in the Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery.The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition Reception and Awards Ceremony on February 21! The exhibition runs February 13 to March 18, 2026.
10 a.m.
91st Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.
11 a.m.
Jill LehmanDuring her career journey, Jill Lehman held executive roles within global corporations to privately held companies for more than two decades. As an entrepreneur, Jill founded and operates several small businesses focused on the combination of career experiences and personal interest.At Evolve HR Group, she serves as the Founder and the Sr. Advisor helping organizations craft and execute people strategies that enable the achievement of both business and talent goals. At High Frequency Arts, she serves as Founder and Managing Consultant of an art gallery and art project management firm based on Main Street in Carmel Indiana.As a coach, Jill works with clients across a variety of industries and career levels with the goal of helping clients discover their potential, own their careers, and align personal and professional goals to achieve success. She has recently co-authored an anthology with a group of women leaders sharing this passion and expertise to become You-Powered in our career journey.Jill is an accredited CPC through iPEC and ACC by the International Coaching Federation, as well as an Energy Leadership Index (ELI) master practitioner. She is a Purdue University graduate and serves on an Alumni Board at Purdue University, with FORUM Credit Union and a long time advisory board member within the Miller College at Ball State University.
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The Ball State Online MBA and MS in Business Analytics are flexible online programs that fit your schedule. Join us for a free, virtual information session.
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Join us to learn about Ball State's online master's degree in elementary education.
10 a.m.
91st Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.
6 p.m.
Join us to discover more about the Center for Emerging Media Design and Development's interdisciplinary, project-based graduate program.
10 a.m.
91st Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.
6 p.m.
Join us for this celebration of Black History Month. This presentation will feature stories about some of the bold and amazing women who made history but were hidden from the history books. The program will include historic photographs, maps, and other resources from local history archives. And there will be plenty of time for audience discussion and recollections!Hosted by the Shaffer Chapel Museum in partnership with Ball State University Libraries, the Delaware County Historical Society, the Muncie Public Library.
6 p.m.
Join us to learn more about Ball State's online Master's in Educational Administration and Supervision and Principal's license.
All Day Event
Professor overlooks computersImmersive learning brings together student-driven teams guided by faculty mentors to create high-impact learning experiences. Through immersive learning, students earn credit for working collaboratively with businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to address community challenges. The faculty awards recognize faculty who have led outstanding projects.
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91st Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.
7 p.m.
Join our webinar to learn more about Ball State's online graduate special education programs.
10 a.m.
91st Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.
2 p.m.
During this informative session, you will learn about the following: career options and credentialing available with an MSW, Advanced Standing, and Traditional Standing MSW options, the application process for Graduate School, and tips for making your MSW application stand out.
6 p.m.
This program will explore the architecture of Ball State University, spanning from the first structure in the late 19th century to the Alexander M. Bracken Library in the 1970s, and will bring to light the stories of the seldom-known, history-making women who lived, worked, learned, and played within the walls of these iconic buildings as told through original architectural drawings, maps, photographs, and other one-of-a-kind resources of the Ball State University Libraries. Wine and appetizers will be served.
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Calendar: Graduate School
To receive your degree at the end of this semester, you must apply to graduate by the deadline, even if you don’t plan to attend the commencement ceremony.
10 a.m.
91st Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.
7 p.m.
Learn more about Ball State's online master of arts or master of science in interior design during our webinar.
7 p.m.
Register below to attend a webinar about Ball State's Online Transition to Teaching Program for Early Childhood Education.
10 a.m.
91st Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.
9 a.m.
Join the College of Health, and the Addictions Coalition of Delaware County as they once again host the 7th annual Delaware County Symposium of Substance Use Disorders. The theme of the event this year is Resilience, Creativity, and Thriving in Changing Times. This event is free, with a free lunch, but we encourage attendees to register. You can join us for all or part of the day. Individual session information will be added as speakers are confirmed.
10 a.m.
91st Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.
10 a.m.
91st Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.
All Day Event
Grant to support student travel for research dissemination or creative work exhibition.
5 p.m.
Attendees will learn about accounting programs, classes, careers, and more from various faculty members. Complimentary pizza and soft drinks provided.
10 a.m.
91st Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.
11 a.m.
Brad Schum is a graduate of Ball State University’s Miller College of Business, where he earned his degree in Management. Since beginning his career in 2001, Brad has developed a strong track record of helping organizations operate more efficiently, elevate customer service, and enhance internal processes. Brad spent more than 15 years in sales, primarily within the plastic distribution market serving the healthcare industry. In 2018, he transitioned into the construction services sector through the purchase of Coast 2 Coast Chipping. Under his leadership, the company delivered concrete-removal services across 37 states and doubled in size before being acquired by a competitor in late 2024. That same year, Brad and his wife, Cindy, purchased Heartwood Enterprises Inc., which later became a division of A.G. Maas Supply Co., a company they had originally acquired in 2019.Cindy Schum graduated from Ball State University cum laude in 2001 with a degree in Finance. She began her career in commercial banking, where she spent nearly 20 years advising business clients, managing risk, and overseeing multi-million-dollar loan portfolios. Under Cindy’s leadership, A.G. Mass Supply Co. has grown its team fivefold and expanded its capabilities to better serve customers across Indiana and beyond.
10 a.m.
91st Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 91st Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from February 13 to March 18, 2026.
12 p.m.
Please join the Department of Educational Psychology for a free live information session (webinar) for our two Master's Degree Programs: Master of Arts in Educational Psychology and Master of Science in Quantitative Psychology.
6 p.m.
Join us to learn more about Ball State's online Master's in Educational Administration and Supervision and Principal's license.
7 p.m.
The first night of the 2025 In Print Festival of First Books features a literary fair, author reading, and book signing.
All Day Event
3 students looking at bookTeamwork and collaboration are essential components of a successful immersive learning project. Immersive Learning recognizes a student team that goes above and beyond the requirements of their immersive learning class to produce uncommon results for their partner and our local community.
10 a.m.
Register below to attend a webinar about Ball State's online Master's in Public Relations
11 a.m.
Ball State alumna Jennifer Wiese, '87 is the Founder and Owner of BeeFree Gluten-Free Bakery, a Noblesville, Indiana-based snack company she launched in January 2010 after herfamily's gluten- and casein-free journey, sparked by her son's autism diagnosis, revealed a gap in great-tasting, better-for-you options.With a foundation in fashion merchandising and business and professional experience spanning fashion, sales, and fundraising, Jennifer has grown BeeFree from a grassroots, farmers-market hustle into a nationally distributed brand-reaching major retailers and showing up in everyday places like grocery stores, coffee shops, and airports - while staying anchored to a "real ingredients" approach and a mission that encourages people to feel strong, fueled, and free from processed junk. Through BeeFree's nonprofit arm, BeeFree Bakes, she extends that purpose into community impact by creating job opportunities and support for adults with autism and other disabilities, demonstrating how values-led entrepreneurship can scale with both heart and results.A national speaker and poster presenter, she has presented at HIMSS, AMSN, and AACN, sharing insights on care models, staffing innovation, and performance improvement. Carrie is passionate about patient-centered care, operational excellence, and empowering teams to achieve measurable results. She recently completed her MBA in Healthcare Management to further her impact on healthcare transformation.
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Calendar: Graduate School
Deadline for final project submission for RES 697 Research Paper, CRPR 698 Creative Project, THES 698 Thesis, and DISS 799 Doctor’s Dissertation.
12 p.m.
Join Ball State Graduate Admissions for Benefits of Graduate School, a virtual information session designed to help you understand how graduate education can support your academic, professional, and personal goals.
4 p.m.
The Ball State Online MBA and MS in Business Analytics are flexible online programs that fit your schedule. Join us for a free, virtual information session.
6 p.m.
Register to learn more about Ball State's online Master's in Health Science with a Concentration in Biostatistics and Epidemiology.
11 a.m.
Marcus Hall serves as President and Partner at California Closets, a brand within the Threefold Portfolio. Marcus is responsible for operations across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio. With 10+ years at the helm, Marcus leads a cross-functional team dedicated to delivering high-quality custom furniture and storage solutions within these franchise locations. His role focuses on strategic leadership, fostering innovation, and aligning teams to achieve shared goals while positively impacting clients, employees, and communities. California Closets Midwest is one brand within a portfolio of five companies within the Threefold platform. Threefold is a low leverage, permanent equity firm that partners with and grows specialty contracting companies serving the built environment.
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Three students talk at an event. Join us for the Immersive Learning Showcase on Monday, April 13, 2026 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the Student Center Cardinal Hall. Awards will be given including the Immersive Learning Faculty Awards, Immersive Learning Student Team Award, and the Community Partner Award.
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Felix MedinaBorn and raised on the U.S.–Mexico border in Ciudad Juárez, México, Félix Medina earned his B.A. in Hispanic Literature & Linguistics from the Autonomous University of Ciudad Juárez. He moved to Indiana in 2007 and, inspired by his father’s entrepreneurial path, launched his first company—Vedia Global—in 2014. The translation and language-services firm grew quickly, serving major clients such as the Department of Justice, the NBA, the Smithsonian Institute, the City of Indianapolis, the NCAA, and the Indiana State Museum, before being acquired by a larger corporation.After several years in the translation field, Félix transitioned into marketing and media, spending time with Telemundo and later working in the broader Indy marketing ecosystem. But the entrepreneurial call never left. In August 2025, he founded El Capitán Digital Marketing (AKA El Cap DM)—a multicultural boutique strategy agency helping U.S. companies authentically connect with Latino communities through culturally intelligent marketing, community engagement, and real-world bilingual insights.Outside of work, Félix is usually traveling, skiing, drinking great coffee, brainstorming creative ideas with ChatGPT, playing tennis, or listening to Bad Bunny. A true language lover and multicultural explorer, he speaks Spanish, English, and Portuguese, is currently studying Turkish, and has traveled to more than 20 countries—including Iceland, Turkey, Greece, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Cuba, Italy, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, and Spain.
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The Student Symposium encourages interdisciplinary discourse, allowing students to learn from each other about engaging topics.
All Day Event
Grant to support student travel for research dissemination or creative work exhibition.
10 a.m.
The Computer Science Art Show will showcase nominated works from the CS 120 course.
6:30 p.m.
This event is an opportunity for Computer Science students to display their hard work and accomplishments including capstone projects, research, and game design projects.
12 a.m.
Celebrate global learning, research, and engagement at Ball State at the Global Symposium on April 16–17 as a two-day, in-person and virtual event.
5 p.m.
During this informative session, you will learn about the following: career options and credentialing available with an MSW, Advanced Standing, and Traditional Standing MSW options, the application process for Graduate School, and tips for making your MSW application stand out.
1 p.m.
CHIRPS week logoJoin the Office of Research for an award reception celebrating student researchers from various events across campus during CHIRPS Week.
11 a.m.
Darius Norwood is an entrepreneur and CEO who stepped into the leadership of a second-generation, family-owned commercial landscaping company serving the Indianapolis area for more than 30 years. Rather than building from a blank slate, Darius has focused on rebuilding, navigating legacy systems, inherited culture, and real-world constraints while modernizing operations and repositioning the business for long-term growth.With experience across corporate environments, real estate, and entrepreneurship, Darius brings a practical, ground-level perspective on business development, decision-making under pressure, and leading through uncertainty. His approach is rooted in faith, accountability, and disciplined execution, with a belief that sustainable businesses are built by honoring people, process, and purpose, not shortcuts.Kirsten Norwood is a second-generation entrepreneur and Executive Chair of a family-owned commercial landscaping company serving the Indianapolis area for more than 30 years. A Ball State University alum, she focuses on company strategy, workforce development, and community impact while navigating the realities of family business ownership. Kirsten is passionate about faith-driven leadership, breaking barriers as a Black woman in entrepreneurship, and helping the next generation build purpose-led careers.
7 p.m.
Register to attend a webinar about Ball State's online Master of Arts or Master of Science in Interior Design.
All Day Event
Grant to support student travel for research dissemination or creative work exhibition.
All Day Event
Calendar: Graduate School
To receive your degree at the end of this semester, you must apply to graduate by the deadline, even if you don’t plan to attend the commencement ceremony.
All Day Event
Grant to support student travel for research dissemination or creative work exhibition.
All Day Event
Calendar: Graduate School
Deadline for final project submission for RES 697 Research Paper, CRPR 698 Creative Project, THES 698 Thesis, and DISS 799 Doctor’s Dissertation.