Upcoming Events
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Navigating Workday Payroll - Key Features and Best Practices (Fall Online Training Week)
9 a.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
This session will provide an overview of Workday Payroll, highlighting key features that streamline payroll processing and ensure accuracy.
Intro to Excel: The Excel Crash Course You Didn't Know You Needed! (Fall Online Training Week)
10 a.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
Fire up Excel, gather your data, and prepare to wrangle some columns and rows together.
FaculTEA: Beyond Borders: Faculty Collaboration through COIL
11 a.m.
Calendar: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
The Facul-TEA series offers 15-minute webinars designed for busy faculty—a perfect quick pick-me-up to energize your teaching, research, creative endeavors, and professional activities in the amount of time it takes to drink a cup of tea! Facul-TEA sessions offer Timely, Engaging, Abbreviated skills-based training for faculty with similar roles and/or experiences.
IT Updates - What You Need to Know (Fall Online Training Week)
11 a.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
The Ball State University Office of Information Security hosts this course to share IT updates about things you need to know.
Advanced Working with SPA (Fall Online Training Week)
12 p.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
Learn about some specific processes on campus that will interact with sponsored projects.
Advanced Working with SPA
12 p.m.
Calendar: Sponsored Projects Administration
Learn about specific processes on campus that interact with sponsored projects.
CRASE Active Shooter Training University PD
1 p.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
An active shooter is defined as one or more subjects who participate in a random or systematic shooting spree, demonstrating their intent to continuously harm others.
University Finance Training - Workday FDM vs FOAPAL (Fall Online Training Week)
1 p.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
Join the Controller’s Office in this course designed for those responsible for submitting, reviewing, or approving HR functions.
Advanced Travel (Fall Online Training Week)
2 p.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
Join this session to learn more about Advanced Travel.
Friday, November 7, 2025
Beyond AI Text Prompts: Expanding What's Possible with Advanced Tools
1 p.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
AI tools can do far more than generate text.
Monday, November 10, 2025
FaculTEA: Incorporating Connections are Everything into your Classroom
11:30 a.m.
Calendar: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Join presenter Mr. Keith Norris to learn about how Connections are Everything (Ball State's First Year Student Relationship Rich Education Reader) can be incorporated into your classroom.
Architecture Library Research Talk on Making
12 p.m.
Calendar: University Libraries
The Architecture Library presents a Research Talk on Making. The talk will take place in Zoom at 12:00pm on Monday, November 10.Join us for a thoughtful discussion on the roles research plays in different ways of making with our panel of speakers from the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning: Colby Gray, Rod Underwood, Doug Wilson, and Natalie Yates.
Equal Opportunity Search Training
3 p.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
Join the Employee Relations Team for Equal Opportunity and Search Committee training unpacking recent federal updates in civil rights law.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
A Closer Look at Learning Guides
12:30 p.m.
Calendar: Online and Strategic Learning
In our fourth workshop in the series, we’ll focus on the entry point of every course module: the module learning guide. We’ll take a brief but detailed look at what module learning guides are, what they contain, and why they’re valuable additions to each module.  
FaculTEA: Introducing the First Year Seminar Resouce Canvas Community
2 p.m.
Calendar: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Join presenter Mr. Keith Norris for a hub of lessons, activities, and supplemental information to help promote success for first-year students.
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Self-Care for You Series: Self Compassion and Burnout
12 p.m.
Calendars: Working Well, Learning and Development
Join us for this lunch and learn style session where we will learn about what burnout is and it's impacts on wellness.
FaculTEA: Accessing and Viewing Your Teaching Evaluations
2 p.m.
Calendar: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
The Facul-TEA series offers 15-minute webinars designed for busy faculty—a perfect quick pick-me-up to energize your teaching, research, creative endeavors, and professional activities in the amount of time it takes to drink a cup of tea! Facul-TEA sessions offer Timely, Engaging, Abbreviated skills-based training for faculty with similar roles and/or experiences.
Thursday, November 13, 2025
Admin Coordinator Virtual Meet Up
9 a.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
Join Kyla McKillip, Senior Administrative Specialist to the Associate Vice President for People and Culture, and Charity Coffman for a half hour of networking and discussion of hot topic items for Admin Coordinators at Ball State.
FaculTEA: Building Community in the Classroom for First Year Students
12 p.m.
Calendar: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Join presenter, Dr. Brian Gorman, to learn some tips and tricks to use when helping students build relationships and find belonging in your classroom!
Monday, November 17, 2025
Financial Wellbeing: Understanding Roth Contributions in Your Workplace Savings Plan
12 p.m.
Calendars: Working Well, Learning and Development
Join this session to learn about different tax-advantaged ways you can take advantage of your Roth accounts.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Manager Meet Up
10:30 a.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
The Office of Engagement, Wellbeing and Culture is excited to launch a new monthly Manager Meet-up series designed to bring together managers from across the organization for a quick, valuable 30 minute session.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
GSA Lounge Lunch Days
10 a.m.
Calendar: Graduate School
Your lunch, bill on us. Pass by West Quad 208 to grab a meal card for your meal.
FaculTEA: No Need to Cram for this Exam!
10 a.m.
Calendar: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
In this session, we’ll cover our step-by-step process, expectations for students, and best practices for faculty. After this quick study session, you’ll be ready to ace the next exam!
Creating a Culture of Cyber Awareness: Supporting Student Awareness
2 p.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
This presentation will address how we can help our student employees stay safe and adhere to BSU security policies.
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Intermediate Excel: Analyzing Data
1 p.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
Unlock how to analyze data in Excel without frustrations!
Friday, November 21, 2025
Womens Networking Breakfast
8 a.m.
Calendar: Miller College of Business
Join local female professional groups and entrepreneurs for a time of networking and learning.
Creativity & GenAI
9 a.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
Discover how to use generative AI tools in Adobe Express to bring your ideas to life.
GSA New Year Vision Board
7 p.m.
Calendar: Graduate School
Start the year with intention- join our New Year Vision Board event to design your dreams!
Monday, December 1, 2025
Assignment Pages and Discussion Boards
12:30 p.m.
Calendar: Online and Strategic Learning
Canvas assignment pages and discussion boards have a lot of features, which can make the process of creating a simple assignment feel overwhelming. If this is a familiar feeling, join us for this short and simple lightning workshop focused on breaking down Canvas assignment pages and discussion boards. 
FaculTEA: Beyond Borders: Faculty Collaboration through COIL
2 p.m.
Calendar: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
The Facul-TEA series offers 15-minute webinars designed for busy faculty—a perfect quick pick-me-up to energize your teaching, research, creative endeavors, and professional activities in the amount of time it takes to drink a cup of tea! Facul-TEA sessions offer Timely, Engaging, Abbreviated skills-based training for faculty with similar roles and/or experiences.
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Academic Impressions: Maximize Your Public Speaking by Overcoming Your Discomfort
1 p.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
As challenges facing higher education today grow more complex and communication methods more diverse, the need to feel confident in your ability to speak publicly is more essential than ever.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
FaculTEA: We Fly with SI!
11 a.m.
Calendar: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Join presenter, Mr. Jim Mills, to discuss criteria used to identify courses for the SI (supplemental instruction) program, the role of the SI leader, and the typical agenda for an SI session
Advanced AI Models for Campus
2 p.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
Explore how to choose the right advanced AI model for your campus projects and professional needs.
FaculTEA: Beyond Borders Collaboration Through Coil
2 p.m.
Calendar: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Join presenter Dr. Alicia Miller to learn more about Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) as a transformative digital pedagogy that fosters global learning outcomes aligned with High-Impact Practices.
Saturday, December 6, 2025
CRASE Active Shooter Training University PD
9 a.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
An active shooter is defined as one or more subjects who participate in a random or systematic shooting spree, demonstrating their intent to continuously harm others.
Monday, December 8, 2025
FaculTEA - Peer Tutoring: The Secret Sauce!
11 a.m.
Calendar: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
After this quick session, you will learn which program(s) apply to your courses and why peer support is the secret sauce for academic success!
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
SPA Stocking Stuffers: Tips and Tricks
1 p.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
Join SPA for the ULTRAS training series! (ULTRAS = Unit Level Training in Research Administration for Staff)
Thursday, December 11, 2025
A Deep Dive into Excel Formulas
9 a.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
Break out your equals signs and join us for an excursion into the depths of Excel.
Monday, December 15, 2025
Financial Wellbeing; Navigating Market Volatility
12 p.m.
Calendars: Working Well, Learning and Development
Join this session to learn the history of market conditions, understand the importance of having a plan, recognize the pitfalls potentially faced by investors.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Manager Meet Up
10:30 a.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
The Office of Engagement, Wellbeing and Culture is excited to launch a new monthly Manager Meet-up series designed to bring together managers from across the organization for a quick, valuable 30 minute session.
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Admin Coordinator Virtual Meet-Up
9 a.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
Join Kyla McKillip, Senior Administrative Specialist to the Associate Vice President for People and Culture, and Charity Coffman for a half hour of networking and discussion of hot topic items for Admin Coordinators at Ball State.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Community Bus Tours
1 p.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
New to Ball State or Muncie or want a deeper dive into what the community has to offer?
Monday, January 26, 2026
AI Explorers: Addressing AI Misuse with Consistency and Care
12 p.m.
Calendar: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance teaching, research, and creative work. Gain insights and practical skills, explore innovative strategies, and engage in thoughtful conversations about the ethical use of AI in academia. Earn $250 in your Recognized Incentive Activity (RIA) account and a certificate of completion. See the AI Explorers Map for more information.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Spring Cardinal Job Fair
11 a.m.
Calendar: Career Center
VPAA Series: How to Engage with the Community for Future Leadership Roles
1 p.m.
Calendar: Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Prepare for future leadership roles! Join this 90-minute, virtual workshop presented by Dr. Chan Gu.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
BioCrossroads - Indiana Connection Lounge Day
2 p.m.
Calendar: Career Center
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Community Bus Tours
1 p.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
New to Ball State or Muncie or want a deeper dive into what the community has to offer?
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Community Bus Tours
1 p.m.
Calendar: Learning and Development
New to Ball State or Muncie or want a deeper dive into what the community has to offer?