Events Listed As Open to the Public

Meditation in the Museum

3 p.m.

Calendar: David Owsley Museum of Art Calendar

Image of Amida Buddha and sculptures in Asian Gallery

Join us in the Asian Art gallery most Fridays at 3:00 pm for a relaxing, end of the week meditation.

The Robert Bell Ball

4 p.m.

Calendars: Department of English Calendar, College of Sciences and Humanities Calendar

English Department Robert Bell Ball Awards Ceremony

Join us in the Upside Down to celebrate the accomplishments of English Department students.

Lab Seminar Series Continues April 26

4 p.m.

Calendars: Department of Biology Calendar, College of Sciences and Humanities Calendar

Every other Friday during the spring 2019 semester, students in the lab sciences will deliver public presentations on their scientific research. This program fosters collaboration among diverse labs in departments such as biology, chemistry, medical education, human performance and more, giving students who participate the opportunity to prepare and present authentic research in a formal but friendly setting.

Junior Recital: Zachary Biddle, bass

5:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Zac is a voice student of Craig Priebe, associate professor of music performance. Free and open to the public.

Final Friday at DOMA

6 p.m.

Calendar: David Owsley Museum of Art Calendar

A free campus and community event at the David Owsley Museum of Art, 2021 W. Riverside Ave.

Black Holes, Wormholes, and the Movies - Planetarium Show

6:30 p.m.

Calendars: Charles W. Brown Planetarium Calendar, Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Sciences and Humanities Calendar

A place from which nothing can escape, not even light, is called a black hole. Once thought to be only a mathematical curiosity, astronomers now think they are real. The theory of relativity also predicts the existence of wormholes that connect different regions of the universe. Popular movies have shown black holes as places of great destruction and wormholes as a way for instantaneous travel across the galaxy. But is any of this true? Did Hollywood get it right?

Senior Honors Recital: Meghan Walls, piano

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Meghan is a piano student of James Helton, professor of music performance. Free and open to the public.

Ball State Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Bands Calendar, Ball State Centennial Celebration Calendar of Events

Under the direction of Thomas Caneva and Caroline Hand, program to include works by Nicole Piunno (guest composer-in-residence), Tielman Susato, Clifton Williams, Claude Debussy, and James M. Stephenson. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium Box Office.

Full Circle Dance

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: Theatre and Dance Calendar, Ball State Centennial Celebration Calendar of Events

A celebration of the relationship between dance and design, Full Circle Dance showcases how design can drastically change the feeling and world of a piece. With a first act that lacks design elements and a second act that features the same works with new life created by our designers, FULL CIRCLE DANCE will illustrate the collaboration between dance and design.

Black Holes, Wormholes, and the Movies - Planetarium Show

8 p.m.

Calendars: Charles W. Brown Planetarium Calendar, Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Sciences and Humanities Calendar

A place from which nothing can escape, not even light, is called a black hole. Once thought to be only a mathematical curiosity, astronomers now think they are real. The theory of relativity also predicts the existence of wormholes that connect different regions of the universe. Popular movies have shown black holes as places of great destruction and wormholes as a way for instantaneous travel across the galaxy. But is any of this true? Did Hollywood get it right?

Harp Studio Recital

10 a.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

This recital will feature students of Elizabeth Richter, professor of music performance (harp). Free and open to the public.

Spring Wildflower Walk in Christy Woods - Second Session

1 p.m.

Calendars: Department of Biology Calendar, College of Sciences and Humanities Calendar

Trout Lillies in Christy Woods in Spring 2019

Share a pleasant spring jaunt through Christy Woods with friends while learning about the history and management of Ball State’s outdoor classroom.

Museum Tour

2:30 p.m.

Calendar: David Owsley Museum of Art Calendar

Enjoy a docent-guided tour in the David Owsley Museum of Art galleries.

Senior Recital: Lydia Perry, flute

5:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Lydia is a flute student of Mihoko Watanabe, professor of flute. Free and open to the public.

Senior Recital: Julianna Shamel, soprano

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Julianna is a voice student of Beth Truitt, assistant teaching professor of theatre. Free and open to the public.

Senior Recital: Aaron Kaluza, composition

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Aaron will present several self-composed works for a variety of instruments and media. Free and open to the public.

Full Circle Dance

7:30 p.m.

Calendars: Theatre and Dance Calendar, Ball State Centennial Celebration Calendar of Events

A celebration of the relationship between dance and design, Full Circle Dance showcases how design can drastically change the feeling and world of a piece. With a first act that lacks design elements and a second act that features the same works with new life created by our designers, FULL CIRCLE DANCE will illustrate the collaboration between dance and design.

Ball State Statesmen, Women’s Chorus, and Choral Union

3 p.m.

Calendars: School of Music Calendar, Choirs Calendar, Ball State Centennial Celebration Calendar of Events

Members of the Statesmen choir performing on stage

Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the program will include selections by Trent Worthington, Herbert Howells, Franz Schubert (featuring mezzo-soprano Kathleen Maurer), Pavel Chesnokov, Casey Rule, Craig Hella Johnson, Felix Mendelssohn, Josquin Desprez, Emily Crocker, Roger Emerson, Charlotte Botha, Gwyneth Walker, Jocelyn Hagen, and Elaine Hagenberg. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium Box Office.

Junior Recital: Tran Ngo, piano

6 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Tran is a piano student of Robert Palmer, the Ruth Weldy Mauzy and Mary Weldy Porter distinguished professor of music. Free and open to the public.

Doctor of Arts Recital: Tao He, tenor

7:30 p.m.

Calendar: School of Music Calendar

Tao is a voice student of Mei Zhong, professor of voice. Free and open to the public.

April 29 Adjusted Dining Hours

All Day Event