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Monday, December 9, 2019
Clarinet Choir
5:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Chamber Music, Small Ensembles Calendar
The Ball State Clarinet Choir is under the direction of Elizabeth Crawford, professor of music performance (clarinet). Free and open to the public.
Master of Music Recital: Ran Deng, mezzo-soprano
7:30 p.m.
Calendar:
School of Music Calendar
Ran is a voice student of Mei Zhong, professor of voice. Program to include music by Bach, Vivaldi, Schubert, R. Schumann, Brahms, Bellini, Pergolesi, Rossini, Fauré, and Duparc. Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
BFA Student Exhibition Week 2
9 a.m.
Calendar:
School of Art Calendar
The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA exhibitions between December 3rd through December 14th, 2019. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!The public is invited. Closing Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on Friday, December 13th.All exhibitions will be in the Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.
"No Work Zone" @ Bracken Library
4 p.m.
Calendar:
University Libraries
Take a study break with Ball State University Libraries at our "No Work Zone" @ Bracken Library!The "No Work Zone" @ Bracken Library will take place Tuesday, December 10 through Thursday, December 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Schwartz Digital Complex on Bracken Library 1 West. The zone will feature relaxing activities and a quiet space to help you rest and recharge in between studying for final exams. No schoolwork will be allowed in the "No Work Zone"!We will offer:• Board games• Coloring supplies• Jigsaw puzzles• Word search and Sudoku puzzles• Interesting books from our collections• Calming videos and music• A quiet atmosphereRegistration is not required--just stop by, and bring your friends!
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
BFA Student Exhibition Week 2
9 a.m.
Calendar:
School of Art Calendar
The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA exhibitions between December 3rd through December 14th, 2019. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!The public is invited. Closing Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on Friday, December 13th.All exhibitions will be in the Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.
Indiana Economic Outlook 2020
11:30 a.m.
Calendars:
Miller College of Business
,
Economics
Join us Wednesday, December 11, for the annual Indiana Economic Outlook. The event includes a luncheon, next year's state and national economic forecast, and a panel discussion with Brian Martin, FHN Financial. Attendees MUST register online by December 4th. Click event title for full details.
"No Work Zone" @ Bracken Library
4 p.m.
Calendar:
University Libraries
Take a study break with Ball State University Libraries at our "No Work Zone" @ Bracken Library!The "No Work Zone" @ Bracken Library will take place Tuesday, December 10 through Thursday, December 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Schwartz Digital Complex on Bracken Library 1 West. The zone will feature relaxing activities and a quiet space to help you rest and recharge in between studying for final exams. No schoolwork will be allowed in the "No Work Zone"!We will offer:• Board games• Coloring supplies• Jigsaw puzzles• Word search and Sudoku puzzles• Interesting books from our collections• Calming videos and music• A quiet atmosphereRegistration is not required--just stop by, and bring your friends!
Thursday, December 12, 2019
BFA Student Exhibition Week 2
9 a.m.
Calendar:
School of Art Calendar
The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA exhibitions between December 3rd through December 14th, 2019. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!The public is invited. Closing Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on Friday, December 13th.All exhibitions will be in the Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.
"No Work Zone" @ Bracken Library
4 p.m.
Calendar:
University Libraries
Take a study break with Ball State University Libraries at our "No Work Zone" @ Bracken Library!The "No Work Zone" @ Bracken Library will take place Tuesday, December 10 through Thursday, December 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Schwartz Digital Complex on Bracken Library 1 West. The zone will feature relaxing activities and a quiet space to help you rest and recharge in between studying for final exams. No schoolwork will be allowed in the "No Work Zone"!We will offer:• Board games• Coloring supplies• Jigsaw puzzles• Word search and Sudoku puzzles• Interesting books from our collections• Calming videos and music• A quiet atmosphereRegistration is not required--just stop by, and bring your friends!
Friday, December 13, 2019
BFA Student Exhibition Week 2
9 a.m.
Calendar:
School of Art Calendar
The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA exhibitions between December 3rd through December 14th, 2019. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!The public is invited. Closing Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on Friday, December 13th.All exhibitions will be in the Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.
Info. Session: Architecture
11 a.m.
Calendars:
Information Sessions
,
Graduate School Calendar
This information session/open house/field trip will allow you to explore whether a master's in architecture is a good fit for you and your overall career plan.
Info. Session: Landscape Architecture
12:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Information Sessions
,
Graduate School Calendar
This information session will allow you to explore whether a master's in landscape architecture is a good fit for you and your overall career plan.
Info. Session: Urban Design
3:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Information Sessions
,
Graduate School Calendar
This information session will allow you to explore whether a master's in urban design is a good fit for you and your overall career plan.
The Christmas Star - Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Charles W. Brown Planetarium
,
Physics and Astronomy
,
College of Sciences and Humanities
Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed.
Saturday, December 14, 2019
BFA Student Exhibition Week 2
9 a.m.
Calendar:
School of Art Calendar
The School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA exhibitions between December 3rd through December 14th, 2019. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors!The public is invited. Closing Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on Friday, December 13th.All exhibitions will be in the Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building.
The Christmas Star - Planetarium Show
6:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Charles W. Brown Planetarium
,
Physics and Astronomy
,
College of Sciences and Humanities
Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed.
The Christmas Star - Planetarium Show
8 p.m.
Calendars:
Charles W. Brown Planetarium
,
Physics and Astronomy
,
College of Sciences and Humanities
Over the years many people have tried to explain the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem, as described in the Bible. Can the star be explained as an exploding star, a comet or some other natural event in the sky? Potential natural explanations for the Star of Bethlehem and common modern-day misconceptions will be discussed.
Thursday, January 9, 2020
3MT - Three Minute Thesis Competition - Information Session
5 p.m.
Calendar:
Graduate School Calendar
Enter this exciting competition for a chance to win cash prizes and the opportunity to represent Ball State in the regional 3MT competition. Attend an information session that will help you prepare for your competition entry.
Friday, January 10, 2020
Info. Session: Architecture
11 a.m.
Calendars:
Information Sessions
,
Graduate School Calendar
This information session/open house/field trip will allow you to explore whether a master's in architecture is a good fit for you and your overall career plan.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Info. Session: School Counseling Webinar
1 p.m.
Calendars:
Information Sessions
,
Graduate School Calendar
This online information session will allow you to explore whether a master of arts in School Counseling is a good fit for you and your overall career plan.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
The Wonder Bread Years
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Pruis Hall Calendar
,
Comedy
7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Criss Angel RAW - The Mindfreak Unplugged
7:30 p.m.
Calendar:
Emens Auditorium Calendar
7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium
Monday, January 20, 2020
3MT - Three Minute Thesis Competition - Entry Deadline- 5 p.m.
5 p.m.
Calendar:
Graduate School Calendar
The entry deadline for the 2020 3MT competition is 5 p.m. on Monday, January 20th, 2020. Visit the 3MT website to learn more.
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Stars to Steer By on Storytelling Careers
5 p.m.
Calendars:
College of Sciences and Humanities
,
English
,
History
,
Modern Languages and Classics
,
Philosophy and Religious Studies
,
Career Center
What can you do with a humanities degree? Almost anything--and the Stars to Steer By lecture series will show you how. This popular career series for humanities majors is a partnership between the College of Sciences and Humanities and the Career Center.
Friday, January 24, 2020
Shanghai Ballet: The Butterfly Lovers
7:30 p.m.
Calendar:
Dance
7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium
Monday, January 27, 2020
Bandstand: The Tony Winning Broadway Musical
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Broadway
,
Dance
7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
3MT - Three Minute Thesis Competition - Preliminary Round - Session 1
6 p.m.
Calendar:
Graduate School Calendar
Enter this exciting competition for a chance to win cash prizes and the opportunity to represent Ball State in the regional 3MT competition.
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
3MT - Three Minute Thesis Competition - Preliminary Round - Session 2
4 p.m.
Calendar:
Graduate School Calendar
Enter this exciting competition for a chance to win cash prizes and the opportunity to represent Ball State in the regional 3MT competition.
University Singers Winter Cabaret
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Choirs Calendar
Now in its 56th season, the Ball State University Singers have been entertaining audiences young and old through its songs of faith, hope, laughter, and love. The ensemble warms up the month of January with its annual Winter Cabaret. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Saturday, February 1, 2020
4th Annual Opera Gala
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Opera Theatre Calendar
Come support the Ball State Opera Theatre at their fourth annual Gala event. The evening will feature several prominent opera students as well as voice faculty from the School of Music. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Ball State Symphony Orchestra
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Orchestras Calendar
Director of Orchestras Douglas Droste leads the BSSO in a wide range of musical works featuring this year's Undergraduate Solo/Concerto Competition winners. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Tom Shah Memorial Jazz Scholarship Award Concert
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Jazz Ensembles Calendar
Come enjoy a night of standard jazz favorites and original compositions with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles. A jazz scholarship is also awarded at this annual concert in memory of School of Music alumnus Uttamlal “Tom” Shah who was killed in a U.S. Embassy bombing in Kenya in 1998. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Bands Calendar
Under the direction of Thomas Caneva and Caroline Hand, Ball State's top two band ensembles present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of band repertoire. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Sunday, February 9, 2020
Arts Alive! - Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
2 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Orchestras Calendar
Led by conductor Marc Albrecht, the program will include selections by Maurice Ravel, Benjamin Britten (featuring soprano Julia Bullock), and Hector Berlioz. Series subscriptions and single tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office. This concert is presented by the Sherman & Marjorie Zeigler Foundation, in tribute to Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler.
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Stars to Steer By on Legal Careers for Humanities Majors
5 p.m.
Calendars:
English
,
History
,
Modern Languages and Classics
,
Philosophy and Religious Studies
,
Career Center
,
College of Sciences and Humanities
What can you do with a humanities degree? Almost anything--and the Stars to Steer By lecture series will show you how. This popular career series for humanities majors is a partnership between the College of Sciences and Humanities and the Career Center.
Friday, February 14, 2020
Mads Tolling & The Mads Men
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Pruis Hall Calendar
,
Music
7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall
Monday, February 17, 2020
Finding Neverland: The Musical
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Family
,
Broadway
,
Dance
7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Chamber Choir and Concert Choir
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Choirs Calendar
Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Chamber Choir and Concert Choir will present repertoire from around the world and across the centuries. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Monday, February 24, 2020
Blue Man Group: Speechless Tour
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Music
,
Family
,
Comedy
7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Concert Band
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Bands Calendar
Graduate and doctoral students conduct this all-student ensemble as it performs traditional and contemporary concert band repertoire representing a variety of music styles and periods. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Dervish
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Pruis Hall Calendar
,
Music
7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall
Thursday, February 27, 2020
3MT - Three Minute Thesis Competition - Final Round
6:30 p.m.
Calendar:
Graduate School Calendar
See the competition finalists present their work as they compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to represent Ball State at the regional 3MT competition.
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Albert Cummings
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Pruis Hall Calendar
,
Music
7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall
Saturday, March 14, 2020
The Price is Right Live
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Emens Auditorium Calendar
,
Family
7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Ball State Symphony Orchestra
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Orchestras Calendar
Director of Orchestras Douglas Droste leads the BSSO in a wide range of musical works featuring this year's Graduate Solo/Concerto Competition winners. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Friday, March 20, 2020
Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Bands Calendar
Under the direction of Thomas Caneva and Caroline Hand, Ball State's top two band ensembles present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of band repertoire. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Ball State Trombone Day III
All Day Event
Calendar:
School of Music Calendar
Join trombone professor Chris Van Hof and guest artist Joseph Alessi for a day of learning and music making. Mr. Alessi is principal trombone of the New York Philharmonic and is on faculty at The Juilliard School. Free and open to the public.
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Arts Alive! - Lawrence Brownlee, tenor
3 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Opera Theatre Calendar
,
Choirs Calendar
Lawrence Brownlee is one of the great voices of our time. Captivating audiences and critics around the world, he is a fixture at leading international opera houses and major orchestra halls, and his concerts have been broadcast to millions. Series subscriptions and single tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office.
Skerryvore
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Pruis Hall Calendar
,
Music
7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
A Cappella Live!
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Music
,
Family
,
Dance
,
Broadway
7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium
Friday, March 27, 2020
2020 International Student Photo Contest Award Ceremony
3 p.m.
Calendar:
Rinker Center for International Programs
3-5pm SC 102 Yuhas RoomStop by and see the winning photos.
Friday, April 3, 2020
University Singers 56th Spectacular
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Choirs Calendar
Celebrate 56 fabulous years of the Ball State University Singers with a gold-studded, toe-tapping, finger-snapping, and hand-clapping two-hour extravaganza. Bring the entire family - don't miss the fun! Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Saturday, April 4, 2020
University Singers 56th Spectacular
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Choirs Calendar
Celebrate 56 fabulous years of the Ball State University Singers with a gold-studded, toe-tapping, finger-snapping, and hand-clapping two-hour extravaganza. Bring the entire family - don't miss the fun! Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Sunday, April 5, 2020
Statesmen, Women’s Chorus, and University Choral Union
3 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Choirs Calendar
The Ball State choral ensembles perform several concerts each semester offering repertoire from around the world and across the centuries. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
The Color Purple: The Musical
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Broadway
,
Dance
7:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
Children's Cinderella
6:30 p.m.
Calendar:
Family
6:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium
Thursday, April 16, 2020
J2B2: John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Pruis Hall Calendar
,
Music
8 p.m. | Pruis Hall
Friday, April 17, 2020
Ball State Opera Theatre
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Opera Theatre Calendar
,
Orchestras Calendar
Under the stage direction of Jon Truitt, the Ball State Opera Theatre will present their Spring main-stage production (TBA) with full sets, costumes, and full orchestra conducted by Douglas Droste. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Ball State Opera Theatre
3 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Opera Theatre Calendar
,
Orchestras Calendar
Under the stage direction of Jon Truitt, the Ball State Opera Theatre will present their Spring main-stage production (TBA) with full sets, costumes, and full orchestra conducted by Douglas Droste. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Concert Band
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Bands Calendar
Graduate and doctoral students conduct this all-student ensemble as it performs traditional and contemporary concert band repertoire representing a variety of music styles and periods. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Art of Jazz Series
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Jazz Ensembles Calendar
The Art of Jazz Series presents internationally-renowned artists in concert with the Ball State Jazz Ensembles under the direction of Mark Buselli, Freddie Mendoza, and Josiah Williams. This concert's guest artist is TBA. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Friday, April 24, 2020
Steve Trash: Science of Ecology
6:30 p.m.
Calendars:
Family
,
Music
6:30 p.m. | Emens Auditorium
Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band
7:30 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Bands Calendar
Under the direction of Thomas Caneva and Caroline Hand, Ball State's top two band ensembles present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of band repertoire. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Sunday, April 26, 2020
Chamber Choir and Concert Choir
3 p.m.
Calendars:
School of Music Calendar
,
Choirs Calendar
Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Chamber Choir and Concert Choir will present repertoire from around the world and across the centuries. Tickets available through the Emens Auditorium box office starting August 19.
Friday, May 8, 2020
Thinking Regionally: Small Cities Conference 2020
All Day Event
Calendar:
Miller College of Business
Effectively confronting the challenges facing small cities and rural communities requires both a better understanding of regional linkages and greater interaction between the academics who study these issues and the policy makers who address them. Join us for a two-day conference examining these issues.
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Thinking Regionally: Small Cities Conference 2020
All Day Event
Calendar:
Miller College of Business
Effectively confronting the challenges facing small cities and rural communities requires both a better understanding of regional linkages and greater interaction between the academics who study these issues and the policy makers who address them. Join us for a two-day conference examining these issues.
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