Friday, August 29, 2025
9 a.m.
coffee cup and laptopWhether you’re experimenting with AI in the classroom, exploring tools to improve your workflow, or just curious about AI at Ball State, join us for AI Coffee Chats.
10 a.m.
students in the atrium art galleryCelebrate our students as they begin their time at the School of Art! The BEGINNINGS 2025 exhibition - running August 19 through September 10 - is a showcase of student artwork completed in the past academic year, featuring work from our four First-Year Foundations courses. Reception is from 4 - 6 pm on Wednesday, August 27.
10 a.m.
Are you interested in working in a psychology field with children, adolescents, and their families and/or teachers? Are you passionate about helping kids, advocating for inclusivity, equity, and learning to provide comprehensive psychological services that benefit all students? You might be interested in becoming a licensed psychologist or certified school psychologist! Come learn more about this exciting, in-demand field.
1 p.m.
The online database RILM Abstracts of Music Literature is an essential source within music research. Yet, because it often provides only titles and summaries for articles (and not full text), utilizing it can be a daunting prospect for beginners. In this 30-minute session, learn all the basics you need to get started using RILM Abstracts in your music research.
3:30 p.m.
Students Cheering PhotoJoin other Miller College of Business Students for the Field Hockey game at Briner Sports Complex. Foam Fingers will be distributed to show your Cardinal pride. Meet at 3:30 p.m. by Frog Baby in front of the Whitinger Business Building to walk over as a group.
4 p.m.
[L] Ball State University Field Hockey vs Ohio State University L 0-7 Streaming Video: https://admin.ballstatesports.com/showcase?Live=2115 Location: Muncie, Ind., Briner Sports Complex
5 p.m.
Magic Tree House PosterFriday: Aug. 29 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 23, 30 at 3:30 p.m.; Travel with Jack and Annie, stars of the Magic Tree House® best-selling children’s book series, as they search for answers to a mysterious riddle and meet a helpful astronomer and astronaut. Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners; all ages are welcome.
6 p.m.
BeneficenceJoin us for a weekend full of Ball State spirit in West Lafayette before the Cardinals take on the Purdue Boilermakers in the opening game of the 2025 football season!
6:30 p.m.
Friday: Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday: Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m.; Enjoy a live, guided tour of the late summer night sky—featuring August's celestial highlights—using free star charts provided during the program. Perfect for ages 8+; all ages are welcome.