Thursday, October 24, 2024
9 a.m.
Research has proven that there’s no better party trick than spouting off advanced knowledge about PDFs! Grab a helmet, some safety goggles, and your department’s approval pipelines: it’s time to get messy. Form field management. Digital signatures. File size optimization. And more. We’ll explore the outer realms of infinite possibilities together and your friends won’t know what hit them, nor will your data collection policy.
9:30 a.m.
During this forum, faculty and staff will have the opportunity to share their thoughts on how we can be more intentional in helping our students – and ourselves – develop a sense of purpose.
10 a.m.

Still/Moving is an exhibition offering a historical perspective between still and moving images by showing a progression between analog film, digital video, electronic lens-based media and new media technologies. Free and open to the public.
10 a.m.

It's time for the annual Mug Sale! Stop by the Atrium from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. October 23-25 to pick up a unique mug for you or a friend.
10 a.m.

Come to the Honors College, grab a donut, and speak to our Director of Student Success, Ashanti Figures, about your first semester at Ball State!
11 a.m.

Networks are powerful tools in research, uncovering complex relationship patterns and offering insightful visualizations. In this workshop, we will explore the foundational principles of network analysis, discuss best practices, and present compelling examples. Participants will also be introduced to digital tools for creating and analyzing networks.
12 p.m.

Join Engagement, Wellbeing and Culture (Working Well) in collaboration with the Ball State Counseling Practicum Clinic in the Department of Counseling Psychology, Social Psychology, and Counseling on Thursdays to learn about the power of gratitude, optimism, navigating self-doubt and more!!
2 p.m.
Join the Writing Center for dedicated online writing time to focus and make some progress on your writing projects.
2 p.m.
Are you part of an organization that relies on donors to succeed? This class will provide an update on the donor landscape and an overview of best practice donor communication methods. There will be opportunities to share your struggles, learn from others, and gain some tips and tricks.
4 p.m.
[L] Ball State University Soccer vs Northern Illinois L 1-3 TV: ESPN+ Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/search/_/o/watch/q/Ball State Location: Muncie, Ind., Briner Sports Complex
5:30 p.m.

This recital will feature the tuba and euphonium students of Matthew Lyon. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
6 p.m.
Come hang out, paint pumpkins, and have some fall fun!
7:30 p.m.

Shoufeng He is a piano student of James Helton. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
A play that examines what it means to be alive at this particular time and place and what traces each of us will leave behind. In a series of exquisitely written monologues, SONNETS captures the subtle, often overlooked treasures of everyday life. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts box office.
7:30 p.m.

Playwright Alice Birch has put together a grouping of vignettes that ask how to revolutionize language, relationships, work, and life in general while bursting at the seams of conformity. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.