Wednesday, September 3, 2025
10 a.m.
Celebrate 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.
Need a little extra help this semester? Don't know where to start? Visit the Learning Center!
11 a.m.
As part of Weeks of Welcome and our celebration of Bracken Library's 50th birthday, University Libraries will host pop-up tables giving out information introducing students to UL resources and services as well as free and funky library swag! Grab your favorite lunch, make a study plan, and take home a fun University Libraries goodie. See you there! Contact Katie Lorton for accommodations for this event.
11:30 a.m.
The CSH Success Hub is hitting the road! We're traveling to all the College of Sciences and Humanities academic buildings to meet students, provide student success resources, and to showcase the CSH Success Hub. Stop by for candy, resources, and a chance to learn more about the CSH Success Hub. We can't wait to meet you!
12 p.m.
Come meet the Learning Center staff!
12 p.m.
The Facul-TEA series offers 15-minute webinars designed for busy faculty—a perfect quick pick-me-up to energize your teaching, research, creative endeavors, and professional activities in the amount of time it takes to drink a cup of tea! Facul-TEA sessions offer Timely, Engaging, Abbreviated skills-based training for faculty with similar roles and/or experiences.
1 p.m.
Please join us for this livestreaming presentation of the University Libraries’ resources and services for online students. As an online student at Ball State, you have access to the full range of library resources and services, including database access, course reserves, interlibrary loan, and research assistance.
3 p.m.
Join the Paul W. Parkison Department of Accounting for a sweet break from your day! Stop by our open house to meet faculty, connect with classmates, and learn more about the opportunities available in accounting—both in the classroom and beyond. Whether you’re an accounting major, considering the field, or just looking for a friendly place to hang out, we’d love to see you. And yes, we’ll have cookies! Location: Whitinger Business Builidng, room 304. Come for the cookies, stay for the conversation!
3 p.m.
Learn about a variety of opportunities to get involved on campus. The focus will be on Miller College of Business organizations. Miller College of Business giveaways will be available to the first 200 students who complete their passports at this event.Located on the University Green (outside between the Whitinger Business Building and the Bell Tower). In case of adverse weather, the event will be moved inside of the Whitinger Building.
3:30 p.m.
A strong presentation doesn’t end with your final slide—it continues through the questions you’re asked.
5 p.m.
Step into the spotlight! Bring your best outfits to show off on the runway! Hope to see you there!
5:30 p.m.
$5 BSU students, $10 Public / limited spots; Connect with the universe through accessible Vinyasa yoga at the Brown Planetarium, where people of all experience levels can move under the stars during an astronomy-themed practice. Ages 12+. Registration required.
7 p.m.
Register to attend a webinar about Ball State's online graduate special education programs.
7 p.m.
Show off your smarts, meet new friends, and celebrate 50 years of Bracken Library at this lively trivia night. Do your research ahead! Libraries staff will ask about famous BSU alumni, campus culture, and of course Muncie’s favorite avian residents, the geese! Contact Katie Lorton for accommodations for this event.