Upcoming Events
11 a.m.
Meeka JenningsMeeka Jennings is the CEO of TLC Equities and a licensed real estate agent dedicated to community transformation. A Ball State University alum from the Class of 2021, she has been recognized as a finalist for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the Spirit of Small Business awards. Soon to be a mom, Meeka continues to inspire with her entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to excellence.
12 p.m.
Todd Trappe, PhD, Professor of Exercise Science in the Human Performance Laboratory, and part of the School of Kinesiology and College of Health, will discuss the research that the Human Performance Laboratory has been doing with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) over the last 30 years. He will specifically address the challenges to astronaut health during long-duration space missions and the role of exercise in maintaining astronaut health.
1:30 p.m.
Rich will discuss the role third parties play in our US elections. They can’t elect a president, but they have greatly affected our policies and laws. | Three Thursdays, February 20, 27, & March 6
3:30 p.m.
Photo of Seminar Speaker Dr. Kevin YehlDeveloping Sensing Technologies for Improving Detection of Environmental Pollutants and Guiding Phage Therapies
5 p.m.
Join guest curator and photographer Ronn Brown for a celebration of DOMA's Spring special exhibition "People and Places 1873-2000: A Selection of Photographs from DOMA's Collection."This event is free and open to the public.
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!
1:30 p.m.
As a 5th generation owner of the Muncie based jewelry store, James Murray will discuss both his family’s 140-year history in business as well as the current state of Gemology. As a Graduate Gemologist James must keep up to date with the ever-changing cat-and-mouse game of gemstone enhancement and detection.
3 p.m.
W. Holmes FinchJoin us for the next event in the 2024-2025 Teachers College Dean’s Lecture Series, featuring Dr. W. Holmes Finch.
5:30 p.m.
Join us for a screening of and discussion about "What These Walls Won't Hold". Transcending the grim realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, Adamu Chan's powerful documentary paints a poignant portrait of resilience and hope blossoming within the confines of San Quentin State Prison. Chan, formerly incarcerated himself, offers a unique insider's view delving into his own journey towards freedom, while simultaneously amplifying the voices of his community and their loved ones on both sides of the prison walls.
11 a.m.
James JP PayneAlthough the third in the line of James Payne’s, he tops the charts at Number 1 when it comes to his skills and experience in creating world class guest experiences. He developed fundamentals in Marketing and Public Relations from Ball State University, as well as Adult Training and Consulting from North Carolina State University. He harnessed veteran customer service skills acquired at Disney Institute Training. He works around people, with people, and for people. He earned a Hospitality Certification from IUPUI, venturing into positions with small and large organizations alike. In February 2011, he worked as the Chief Concierge and Hospitality Training Specialist during Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. James has developed a trained team of hospitality professionals to create memorable Game Day/Fan Experiences for the Indianapolis Colts, resulting in club and suite renewals.
1:30 p.m.
Rich will discuss the role third parties play in our US elections. They can’t elect a president, but they have greatly affected our policies and laws. | Three Thursdays, February 20, 27, & March 6
1:30 p.m.
Rich will discuss the role third parties play in our US elections. They can’t elect a president, but they have greatly affected our policies and laws. | Three Thursdays, February 20, 27, & March 6
1:30 p.m.
When Ron Newlin became the first executive director of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1987, there were a couple of books about high school basketball and a number of biographies on individual players and coaches. Today, books about Indiana basketball are everywhere…but Legacy and Legend is nonetheless the first book that attempts to cover the development of the game in this state across all levels-high school, college, and professional-with a focus on the social and economic factors that explain why Indiana adopted this particular sport. It won’t surprise local audiences to learn that Delaware County stories pop up decade after decade among the state’s legends.
4 p.m.
Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning Guest Lecture SeriesShannon Nichol, FASLA, is co-founder of GGN in Seattle. Ms. Nichol holds degrees from the University of Washington and University of Liverpool and has won multiple awards from American Society of Landscape Architects. Her designs include San Francisco’s India Basin Shoreline Park, the Lurie Garden in Chicago, and the Gates Foundation Campus.
6 p.m.
installation artist Justin Favela photographed by Mikayla WhitmoreHear from internationally known installation artist Justin Favela as a part of the Arts Alive program!
7 p.m.
Featuring Ball State alumni: Jay Coles (Fiction), Matt Hart (Poetry), Alysia Sawchyn (Creative Nonfiction), Gretchen Stelter (CNF, Editing)
12:30 p.m.
Calendar: English
Students in ClassFeaturing Ball State alumni: Jay Coles (Fiction), Matt Hart (Poetry), Alysia Sawchyn (Creative Nonfiction), Gretchen Stelter (CNF, Editing)
7 p.m.
Featuring Ball State alumni: Jay Coles (Fiction), Matt Hart (Poetry), Alysia Sawchyn (Creative Nonfiction), Gretchen Stelter (CNF, Editing)
4 p.m.
Emily Roush-ElliottEmily Roush-Elliott is founding partner of Delta Design Build Workshop, a social impact design build organization that “builds equity through the built environment in the Mississippi Delta.”
11 a.m.
Steve HallSteve Hall is the Co-Founder of Tinker Coffee Co., a specialty coffee roaster in Indianapolis, IN. Steve holds a BS in Hotel Administration from Cornell University and a MBA from Case Western Reserve University. After spending several years in the wine industry, Steve discovered his passion for specialty coffee and founded Tinker Coffee Co. with his brother-in-law, Jeff Johnson, in 2014. Tinker Coffee Co. now operates five cafes in Indianapolis, two cafes at the Indianapolis International Airport, and has a robust ecommerce and wholesale coffee roasting presence in the Midwest.
1 p.m.
Bracken Environmental Lecture SeriesJens Molbak is a social and business entrepreneur, the founder & former CEO of COINSTAR; and the founder & CEO of the nonprofit, New Impact. He will talk about innovative new tools and new business models that support sustainable development.
3 p.m.
Dr. Scott Trappe, John and Janice Fisher Endowed Chair of Human Bioenergetics and Director of the Human Performance Laboratory, will share his groundbreaking work in exercise physiology.
5:30 p.m.
"Periodical" tells the unexpected story of the human body by exploring the marvel and mystery of the menstrual cycle, from first period to last. But this is not your middle school sex-ed class. Bringing you stories from soccer champion Megan Rapinoe who reveals how members of the U.S. Soccer team track their cycles when training for the Women’s World Cup (which they won), to scientists who are discovering the power and possibilities of stem cells found in period blood, to young activists flipping the bill on period tax one state at a time, we uncover the shocking truths, challenge taboos, and celebrate the untapped potential of this special nutrient-dense blood.
4 p.m.
Adrian Scott FineAdrian Scott Fine is President and CEO for the Los Angeles Conservancy. Mr. Fine, a BUPD graduate, is a 14 -year veteran of the Conservancy, working to protect heritage and historic places in California.
5 p.m.
Economics provides a powerful toolset of skills that are in high demand in a wide variety of settings. Being sought for these skills can be a double-edged sword, inviting passionate criticism alongside praise and inviting you to other parties’ squabbles. This talk describes some of the unique challenges of economics as rhetoric in the public policy space. Special emphasis will be placed on the forms of communication used by new graduates and the delivery of economic analysis through public presentations and “one-page memos.”
11 a.m.
James RooneyFor more than 20 years James Rooney has developed, launched, and led social impact and sustainability strategies and initiatives for domestic and international companies. James currently serves as the first head of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy for Olo, a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform for the restaurant industry. Before that, James was the first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leader for Dick’s Sporting Goods, the first Executive Director for the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation, and spent nearly a decade with Microsoft Philanthropies where he lead a variety of global technology, humanitarian response, and community programs. James graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelors of Arts in English and a minor in Journalism and earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. He also holds a Sustainable Business Certificate from Presidio Graduate School and an Impact Reporting & Measurement for the SDGs Certificate from Duke University.
5 p.m.
Poet, photographer, and scholar Kimberly Blaeser will be at Ball State for a reading, book signing, and Q+A (location TBA).
4 p.m.
Felix HeiselThe Whitehead Guest Lecture in Sustainability Series Presents Felix Heisel. Felix is the director of the Circular Construction Lab at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. He is a faculty fellow at the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and graduate field member in architecture, systems engineering, and matter design computation.
11 a.m.
Jennifer Wiese is a mother of four boys with dietary needs. When her eldest son was diagnosed with autism at the age of 8, she discovered that following a gluten- and casein-free diet helped him be a happier, thriving little boy. The hitch was that the gluten-free foods available on grocery store shelves were dry, bland, and very expensive. Jennifer started BeeFree in January 2010 from the desire to feed her kids foods that fit their dietary needs and still tasted great. BeeFree is committed to bringing great tasting treats to anyone while sticking to their gluten, grain, and dairy-free standards. BeeFree is owned and operated in Noblesville, IN and can now be found on Amazon and in grocery stores around the nation.
5 p.m.
Angie Estes and Mark Irwin Book Tour. Tues., April 15th, 5-6:15pm: Reading and Book Signing
11 a.m.
Book Tour: Angie Estes and Mark Irwin. Wed., April 16th, 11am, Q+A on literary editing and publishing.
11 a.m.
Michael ShebekMichael Shebek is a Ball State graduate and former standout pitcher for the school's baseball team. Leveraging the skills and discipline he learned at Ball State, Michael went on to become the CEO of multiple U.S.-based companies, including Automatic Pool Covers, Inc. and Cover Care, LLC. In 2000, he acquired Automatic Pool Covers and spearheaded a transformative strategic change that resulted in a remarkable 30-fold revenue increase over the next 25 years, and revolutionized the industry in the process. Michael is a firm believer that when you identify a problem, you might be the first to discover a solution. He shares his approach to problem-solving with a solution-oriented mindset, demonstrating how entrepreneurs can seize opportunities and drive innovation.