Events Listed As Academics

Join the College of Architecture and Planning for a virtual information session and find out more about the 2-year or 3- year M.Arch program. The Department of Architecture at Ball State University inspires students to engage the discipline of architecture with the grounding of a rigorous professional education and the confidence to innovate. We value the dialogue between critical thinking, designing, and making to advance the discourse in the profession. The faculty instill in students the power of doing and the importance of engagement in a rich variety of architectural practices.

The Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs invites faculty and staff to gather for conversation hours dedicated to sharing concerns, successes, and provide support and expertise for and with one another.

Muncie Public Library hosts a panel discussion of the book "African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle and Song" by Kevin Young

Does working in sport interest you?  Our sport administration master’s program is designed to train students for work in youth, high school, college, and professional sport.  Join this informational session to learn more about what the BSU sport administration has to offer.

Nonnatural RNA in Molecular Evolution and Therapeutic Application

Dr. Jennifer Erickson’s Book Launch: Race-ing Fargo: Refugees, Citizenship, and the Transformation of Small Cities

Educators are invited to join Dr. La France for an online overview of "POP Power from Warhol to Koons."

Are you interested in entering the growing healthcare field of athletic training? Do you want to work with physically active individuals on the prevention and treatment of a variety of health conditions? If you said yes to these questions, consider completing the Master of Science in Athletic Training degree at Ball State. Our program offers a blend of in person classes and clinical immersion at a variety of both on-campus and off-campus clinical education sites. We have state of art athletic training labs and classrooms that are part of the $62.5 million Health Professions Building. Graduates of our program are eligible to sit for the Board of Certification exam for athletic training. Once passing this exam you will be eligible to work in a variety of settings including but not limited to: collegiate athletics, secondary schools, performing arts, military and public safety, or hospital clinics. Learn more about the Master’s Degree in Athletic Training (www.bsu.edu/at) at Ball State University. Please attend a free virtual information session and learn more about the program mission and philosophy, course structure, and admission requirements. By attending this session, we will waive the cost of the $60 Ball State University Graduate School application fee. Once you have attended the session, you will receive more information about this offer. Register Today! We hope to see you soon!

Join us for this livestreaming presentation of the University Libraries’ resources and services for online students in the Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program. Learn about the databases relevant to your field, best searching practices, and the full range of library resources and services you have access to as an online student.

Sharon Louden is an artist, educator, advocate for artists, editor of the Living and Sustaining a Creative Life series of books, and the Artistic Director of the Chautauqua Visual Arts.She graduated with a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an MFA from Yale University School of Art. Her work has been exhibited in numerous venues including the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, the Drawing Center, Carnegie Mellon University, Weisman Art Museum, National Gallery of Art, Birmingham Museum of Art, Weatherspoon Art Museum and the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.Louden's work is held in major public and private collections including the Whitney Museum of American Art, National Gallery of Art, Neuberger Museum of Art, Arkansas Arts Center, Yale University Art Gallery, Weatherspoon Art Museum, and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, among others.

Do you wish to make an impact on a major city? In our program, you don’t just learn about urban design, you do urban design! A Master of Urban Design (MUD) degree from Ball State University’s College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) provides the skills to be an interdisciplinary leader in the design of our cities.

Learn More about a Master’s Degree in Sociology Are you interested in research or data analysis? Would you enjoy working for a state agency, non-profit organization, or institution of higher education? Are you considering earning a PhD, JD, or MD but are worried about getting lost in the competitive environment of a large program? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then I want to encourage you to come learn more about how a Master’s Degree in Sociology can help you reach your goals.

Register below to learn about Ball State's online master's degree in elementary education

This workshop from the University Libraries is packed with essential information about the research process to help you get started with your thesis project. Learn about research tools and strategies that will help you gather sources for your literature review.

Whether you are a student who has just chosen to major in psychology or a new faculty member at Ball State, find out about the services and research resources the University Libraries offer in the field of psychology. Learn about the best article databases for your field, how to access the DSM-5 online, resources for APA citation, and how to use library services that give you access to full text articles online from the BSU Libraries and beyond.

You have a research project looming and you need to jump in. Take a deep breath first and attend this workshop from the University Libraries to learn how to get started! This workshop will be team taught by faculty and librarians and will cover planning and organizing your research.

Join us for virtual trivia. You will answer questions based on the University’s history, as well as fun facts about sports, current events, pop culture, and maybe even some Harry Potter or Marvel trivia! Every night will have different categories. This will be a great way to meet new people, learn about business student organizations, and win prizes!

Situated in the College of Health, the MSW Program will be housed in a $62 million new Health Professions Building with sim lab, community-based clinic, and dedicated social work skills labs. Ball State's beautiful campus has top-notch technology resources, and is highly adaptable for those with special needs.Come learn about our flexible evening course offerings delivered using a blended format—on campus classes that alternate weeks online and face-to-face. If you are a busy working professional, we have a plan that will work for your schedule. Come learn about the full-time and part-time options for completing the MSW in three semesters (full time) or up to three years (part-time).

This workshop from the University Libraries is packed with essential information about the research process to help you get started with your thesis project. Learn about research tools and strategies that will help you gather sources for your literature review.

Are you looking for ways to measure the impact of your publications and research? Join the University Libraries for an introduction to scholarly metrics. We will cover selected traditional and non-traditional tools to quantify the reach of your scholarship. Topics will include Journal Impact Factors and where to find them, the h-index, ORCIDs, and more. We will discuss alternative metrics, or “altmetrics,” and suggest different tools that can be used for seeing how much engagement your work is generating.

This workshop will explore helpful research tools at the University Libraries for graduate students in educational psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, and other psychology-related fields. Find out about specialized search options in the University Libraries’ largest psychology database, APA PsycInfo. Discover research from your peers at Ball State and other institutions with thesis and dissertation databases, and learn about options for finding test reviews and the full text of tests and measures.

Classes for the middle 5 week part of Term 32 begin today.

Learn about the versatile and fast-growing field of urban planning, hear about our classes and projects, and meet professors and students.

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

University Libraries and the Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA)are combining forces to provide an overview of searching for funding opportunities, resources for your search including the SPIN database, ways to build collaborations, and how Library resources can be used to support your scholarly endeavors.

Register for Ball State's MAE in Educational Administration and Supervision and the Principal's License webinar.

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.

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 before the session.

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 before the session.

March 8, 2021

Join the Office of Graduate Admissions to learn about the opportunities that await you at Ball State University. Find your passion and purpose at Ball State with over 100 graduate programs to choose from, dedicated faculty that inspire our students, and a campus with premiere facilities. Discover all Ball State has to offer during our upcoming information session!

Learn about Ball State's online master's degree in elementary education.

January 11, 2021

All midterm grade submissions for full term undergraduate classes must be submitted electronically by 4:59 p.m. today.

The Ball State African American Studies program, Teachers College, and the Office of Inclusive Excellence are pleased to announce the 1st Midwest Regional African American Studies Biennial Conference taking place virtually March 12-13, 2021. Our conference theme is Antiracism: Centering the Voices of Black Women, and our keynote speaker is Dr. Irma McClaurin.

Ever read an intriguing article and wanted to read more about the topic? Join the University Libraries to learn how to use citation chaining to find articles that cited and were cited by an article you have found. You’ll also learn how to use article metadata to find additional articles about the same subjects. Feel free to bring an article to work with!

Please join the University Libraries for this introduction to data.census.gov, the new one-stop location for some of the most popular surveys from the U.S. Census Bureau.  It brings together data from the decennial census, American Community Survey, Economic Census, County Business Patterns, and more. Learn about retrieving population, demographic, housing, and economic data about the U.S., the states, and local areas in this 30-minute workshop.

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

Today is the last day to change a course by web for classes taught in the second 8 week part of Term 22.

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 86th Annual Student Art Exhibition, running from Tuesday, March 2 - Wednesday, March 24. The opening reception will be Saturday, March 20 from 6:00pm -8:00pm.

Today is the last day to withdrawal by web for Spring term classes.

Classes taught in the middle 5 week part of Term 32 end today.

Classes for the third 5 week Term 33 begin today.

Attend a webinar about Ball State's online graduate special education programs: Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in AutismMaster's in Special EducationGraduate Certificate in AutismGraduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis

Please join the University Libraries for this introduction to data.census.gov, the new one-stop location for some of the most popular surveys from the U.S. Census Bureau.  It brings together data from the decennial census, American Community Survey, Economic Census, County Business Patterns, and more. Learn about retrieving population, demographic, housing, and economic data about the U.S., the states, and local areas in this 30-minute workshop.

Ever read an intriguing article and wanted to read more about the topic? Join the University Libraries to learn how to use citation chaining to find articles that cited and were cited by an article you have found. You’ll also learn how to use article metadata to find additional articles about the same subjects. Feel free to bring an article to work with!

Today is the last day to web withdrawal for classes in the second 8 week part of Term 22.

Are you interested in a career in public affairs, working in government or the nonprofit sector to strengthen communities and provide vital services?If your answer is “yes,” then consider earning a Master of Public Administration degree at Ball State. Our interdisciplinary program allows you to gain substantive training in a specific policy area to complement your learning about public and nonprofit administration and policy. Our policy concentration areas include criminal justice, social issues and policy, information and communication technology, and urban planning. Students also have the opportunity to develop a customized course of study in other policy areas.

Today is the last day to web withdrawal for classes in the third 5 week part of Term 33.

Join the Office of Graduate Admissions to learn about the opportunities that await you at Ball State University. Find your passion and purpose at Ball State with over 100 graduate programs to choose from, dedicated faculty that inspire our students, and a campus with premiere facilities. Discover all Ball State has to offer during our upcoming information session!

April 30, 2021

Final examination day for Saturday classes.

May 3, 2021

May 4, 2021

Final Examination Period.

Final Examination Period.

Spring Semester ends.

May Commencement.

The Small Conference brings together scholars and policymakers to focus on issues facing small cities and rural communities during this three-day conference. Full details available at https://sites.bsu.edu/smallcities

The Small Conference brings together scholars and policymakers to focus on issues facing small cities and rural communities during this three-day conference. Full details available at https://sites.bsu.edu/smallcities

The Small Conference brings together scholars and policymakers to focus on issues facing small cities and rural communities during this three-day conference. Full details available at https://sites.bsu.edu/smallcities

University classes begin for Part of Term 1 (full summer term).University classes begin for Part of Term 21 (first half term).

Join the Office of Graduate Admissions to learn about the opportunities that await you at Ball State University. Find your passion and purpose at Ball State with over 100 graduate programs to choose from, dedicated faculty that inspire our students, and a campus with premiere facilities. Discover all Ball State has to offer during our upcoming information session!

Memorial Day – no classesUniversity administrative offices closed.

Join the Office of Graduate Admissions to learn about the opportunities that await you at Ball State University. Find your passion and purpose at Ball State with over 100 graduate programs to choose from, dedicated faculty that inspire our students, and a campus with premiere facilities. Discover all Ball State has to offer during our upcoming information session!

University classes begin for Part of Term 22 (second half term).

Independence Day Observance – no classes.

This online information session will help you explore if a PhD in Educational Psychology is right for you. You will get a chance to meet faculty, current students and alumni, see a virtual tour of the campus and department, and hear more about the application procedures, programmatic requirements and job prospects.

Join the Office of Graduate Admissions to learn about the opportunities that await you at Ball State University. Find your passion and purpose at Ball State with over 100 graduate programs to choose from, dedicated faculty that inspire our students, and a campus with premiere facilities. Discover all Ball State has to offer during our upcoming information session!

Part of Term 1 ends (full summer term).Part of Term 22 ends (second half term).

July Commencement.

Join the Office of Graduate Admissions to learn about the opportunities that await you at Ball State University. Find your passion and purpose at Ball State with over 100 graduate programs to choose from, dedicated faculty that inspire our students, and a campus with premiere facilities. Discover all Ball State has to offer during our upcoming information session!

This online information session will help you explore if a PhD in Educational Psychology is right for you. You will get a chance to meet faculty, current students and alumni, see a virtual tour of the campus and department, and hear more about the application procedures, programmatic requirements and job prospects.

This online information session will help you explore if a PhD in Educational Psychology is right for you. You will get a chance to meet faculty, current students and alumni, see a virtual tour of the campus and department, and hear more about the application procedures, programmatic requirements and job prospects.

This online information session will help you explore if a PhD in Educational Psychology is right for you. You will get a chance to meet faculty, current students and alumni, see a virtual tour of the campus and department, and hear more about the application procedures, programmatic requirements and job prospects.