Upcoming Events
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Not Your Average Story Time
1 p.m.
Calendar: University Libraries
Take a deep dive into children’s literature of the past and compare and contrast the themes and narratives in children’s book of the past with contemporary children’s stories today. Cookies and coffee will also be provided.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Indiana Economic Outlook 2026
7:30 a.m.
Calendars: Miller College of Business, Economics
How are federal policies affecting Indiana manufacturing? What can businesses and households expect in 2026? Get insight into the 30th Annual Indiana Economic Outlook, organized by the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University. RSVP by December 31.
Friday, January 23, 2026
3MT Registration for the Spring Preliminary Round Ends
11:59 p.m.
Calendar: Graduate School
Three Minute Thesis logoLast day to register for the Spring preliminary round for the 3MT competition
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
3MT Spring Preliminary Round, Option 1
3:30 p.m.
Calendar: Graduate School
Three Minute Thesis logoStudents who registered for the 3MT Competition will participate in a preliminary round to determine the top 10 finalists!
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
3MT Spring Preliminary Round, Option 2
5:30 p.m.
Calendar: Graduate School
Three Minute Thesis logoStudents who registered for the 3MT Competition will participate in a preliminary round to determine the top 10 finalists!
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Three Minute Thesis Live Competition
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!
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Notable: Muncie African American Women's History
6 p.m.
Calendar: University Libraries
Join us for this celebration of Black History Month. This presentation will feature stories about some of the bold and amazing women who made history but were hidden from the history books. The program will include historic photographs, maps, and other resources from local history archives. And there will be plenty of time for audience discussion and recollections!
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Hidden History
6 p.m.
Calendar: University Libraries
Explore the architecture of Ball State University, while learning about history-making women who lived, worked, learned and played within the wall of these iconic buildings. Wine and appetizers will be served.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
In Print: Author Reading
7 p.m.
Calendars: English, College of Sciences and Humanities
The first night of the 2025 In Print Festival of First Books features a literary fair, author reading, and book signing.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
In Print: Panel on Literary Publishing
7 p.m.
Calendars: College of Sciences and Humanities, English
The second night of the 2025 In Print Festival of First Books features readings from The Broken Plate and a panel on literary publishing from the visiting writers and Ron Mitchell.