Friday, April 17, 2026
10 a.m.
students in the atrium art galleryThe School of Art invites the public to attend its series of rotating BFA Studio Art exhibitions between April 14 through May 2. Graduating seniors will display artworks created as part of their senior capstone projects, representing a dynamic range of media, concepts, and styles. This is a great chance to see the exciting art being made by some of the School of Art's seniors! All exhibitions will be in The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery, just off the Atrium Food Court in the Arts & Journalism building. Free and open to the public.
12 p.m.
David Owsley Museum of Art at Ball State University logoEnjoy a midday break with mindfulness meditation in the DOMA galleries.
12 p.m.
The Miller College of Business 21st Annual Alumni Awards is a highly anticipated event that brings together alumni. Join us on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the Alumni Center for an exciting celebration, recognition, and networking day.
1 p.m.
CHIRPS week logoJoin the Office of Research for an award reception celebrating student researchers from various events across campus during CHIRPS Week.
5 p.m.
planetarium seatsIn this live presentation with partners from the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, discover how people have used the stars throughout history as a guide. Learn how freedom-seekers followed the North Star to escape slavery and find their way to freedom. Then partake in astronomy-focused crafts and hands-on activities. This event is recommended for school-age children and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome!
5:30 p.m.
Brittany Semler is a clarinet student of Elisha Willinger. This event is free and open to the public.
6 p.m.
Girl raising her hand with group of people Join the Michiana Ball State Alumni Club for our trivia night! This will be a fun night of connection, scholarship fundraising, and friendly competition. Proceeds from this event will be awarded to scholarship recipients in our area.
6:30 p.m.
planetarium seatsIn this live presentation with partners from the Levi and Catharine Coffin State Historic Site, discover how people have used the stars throughout history as a guide. Learn how freedom-seekers followed the North Star to escape slavery and find their way to freedom. Then partake in astronomy-focused crafts and hands-on activities. This event is recommended for school-age children and their caregivers, but all ages are welcome!
7 p.m.
Support our Theatre Education students and the cast a crew of Back to the 80s at Northside Middle School!
7 p.m.
Support our Theatre Education students and the cast a crew of Oz!
7:30 p.m.
Six spellers enter; one speller leaves a champion! At least the losers get a juice box. Follow along as an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
7:30 p.m.
Listen! ¡Escucha! And all the other beautiful languages is a devised performance exploring culture, identity, and different viewpoints on immigration in America. Created by an ensemble of artists from diverse backgrounds, the piece invites audiences to listen, connect, and reflect on what it means to belong in today’s world. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts box office.