Thursday, February 20, 2025
10 a.m.
The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 90th Annual Student Art Show, running from February 14 to March 15. Come view the work of our talented students for free!
10 a.m.
Presented by Dr. Susan Luo, this workshop is designed to explore effective strategies to assist with international students’ cultural adjustment, language development, academic resources and social integration.
10 a.m.
This session will discuss best practices and considerations for creating an inclusive educational environment. It will also discuss a basic understanding of belonging and how developing a sense of mattering can foster community.
11 a.m.
Meeka 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.
Feeling afraid of AI, here is where you can get started. Join us for a beginner look at Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace.
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
2 p.m.
Can we trust Wikipedia? Can I cite a YouTube video? Is the paper I found on Academia.edu really legit? When anyone can edit a site or upload content, how do I know what information to trust? Join University Libraries for this workshop in which we will learn about evaluating popular online sources.
3:30 p.m.
Developing Sensing Technologies for Improving Detection of Environmental Pollutants and Guiding Phage Therapies
4 p.m.
Educators are invited to a walk-through of "People and Places" with DOMA director Dr. Robert La France and guest curator Ronn Brown.
5 p.m.
[W] Ball State University Baseball at Sacramento State W 4-3 TV: WAC International Streaming Video: https://www.wacinternational.tv/ https://ballstatesports.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=13759&sport_id=1 Location: Sacramento, Calif.
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.
5:45 p.m.
Bracken Library offers much more to students than a great study location. Not convinced? Join APM Jackson and the Honors LLC to learn about the many services our campus library provides! Discover how you can benefit your academic success with us on February 20th, meeting in the Dehority Ex-hall at 5:45pm. Afterwards, reward yourself with some free Hershey’s Ice Cream at the Multicultural Center!
6 p.m.
Show off your fashion-sense February 20th from 6:00-7:30 pm with APM Colin! He will be hosting a social-sciences themed costume contest in the Stu West basement. Jack's Donuts will be provided and three stylish winners will receive gift cards.
6 p.m.
A chance to discuss love, dating, and relationships.
6 p.m.
Learn more about Ball State's programs in Adult and Community Education.
6:30 p.m.
The top 10 finalists from the preliminary rounds will present their 3MT live in front of an audience!
7 p.m.
[W] Ball State University Men's Volleyball at Lindenwood W 3-0 https://ballstatesports.com/calendar.aspx?game_id=13825&sport_id=9 Location: St. Charles, MO
7 p.m.
There’s a fine line between making it and falling behind. The Second Harvest Food Bank’s Community Food Experience is a role-playing exercise that engages participants and shows them what it means to live on the brink.
7:30 p.m.
This Bitter Earth is a powerful drama that examines the personal and political struggles of young Black characters as they confront issues of identity, history, and societal change in a racially charged environment. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
7:30 p.m.
Ball State's concert bands present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music. Tickets available for purchase in person or online through the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1. This concert will also be livestreamed.