Friday, September 26, 2025
10 a.m.
a person throwing clay on a wheelIn conjunction with the 4th biennial Indiana Clay Conference, the juried component of the State of Clay in Indiana IV exhibition will highlight the diverse work made by clay artists who have lived or worked in the state of Indiana, while the invitational component of the exhibition spotlights the work of the conference organizers. The exhibition will be juried by Lenny Dowhie. Reception is October 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This exhibition and reception are free and open to the public.
1 p.m.
[L] Ball State University Field Hockey vs Central Michigan University L 1-2 Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/catalog/d3844ee0-840f-38da-9d7f-5b7b9a4a7ecc/field-hockey#bucketId=29451&sourceCollection=categories Location: Muncie, Ind., Briner Sports Complex
3 p.m.
The Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology welcomes prospective graduate students and their families to an in-person information session to learn more about our Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology program. The session will include information about our program, tour of the Speech Pathology Clinic, opportunity to meet some of the Speech-Language Pathology faculty and a question-and-answer session with current SLP graduate students. We look forward to meeting you!
4 p.m.
Honors HouseJoin President Mearns for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly expanded Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Honors House.
5 p.m.
Accidental Astronauts PosterFollow the adventures of Sy, Annie, and their dog Armstrong as they embark on an unexpected journey into space! Perfect for families and groups with K through 3rd grade learners; all ages are welcome.
6 p.m.
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Get ready to stretch those legs and chat up a storm in the great outdoors during our Walk & Talk event! Join us in Christy Woods!
6 p.m.
[W] Ball State University Women's Volleyball at Akron W 3-1 TV: ESPN+ Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/watch/player/_/id/d8e6fcc5-4010-4c9f-9239-778ac93681bc Location: Akron, OH
6:30 p.m.
Living WorldsJoin narrator Daveed Diggs on a journey through space and time to discover how life makes Earth livable, where it could be found elsewhere in the cosmos, and what new technologies might be used to find it. Suitable for adults and ages 10+; all ages are welcome.
7:30 p.m.
Ordinary Days is a refreshingly honest and funny musical about four New Yorkers navigating love, purpose, and connection in a city that rarely slows down. With a vibrant score and interwoven stories, it reveals how seemingly small moments can shape a much bigger picture. Tickets available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office starting August 1.
7:30 p.m.
student performing with the Wind Ensemble and Wind SymphonyBall State's top two 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.
7:30 p.m.
the stage in Recital Hall AR217The Fall Short Play Series features multiple short plays directed by junior-level students. Performed in repertory, the series offers audiences the chance to see several shows in one evening, showcasing a variety of stories and styles. All performances take place in the Fine Arts Building's Recital Hall (AR 217).
7:30 p.m.
Poster design by Studio 165+Shakespeare’s iconic tale of star-crossed lovers is reimagined in a bold, modern twist that brings new urgency to its timeless themes of love, fate, and conflict. Free and open to the public.