Tuesday, October 20, 2026
All Day Event
The Aspire Creative Arts Program wishes to support students in their creation or presentation of creative works. Eligible projects are usually found in the categories of music, theater, dance visual arts, and creative writing. Please see our guidelines for a more detailed list of examples.
All Day Event
The Aspire Student Research Program hopes to support students in the process of study or discovery that will produce new insights, theories, or will apply such knowledge to problem solving within the discipline or in society.
10 a.m.
The School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.
10 a.m.
Make a difference by donating blood through the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana.
10:30 a.m.
The Manager Meet-up series is designed to bring together managers from across the organization for a quick, valuable 30-minute session.
11 a.m.
Marcus Hall is president and partner at California Closets Midwest, where he oversees operations across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio. With more than a decade of leadership experience, he guides a cross-functional team focused on delivering custom furniture and storage solutions while advancing innovation, operational excellence, and shared organizational goals. California Closets Midwest is part of Threefold, a permanent-equity firm that partners with specialty contracting companies serving the built environment.
12 p.m.
Join us for our Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) information session to see how you can fast-track your graduate degree.
1:30 p.m.
Muncie’s quality of place didn’t happen by accident, it’s the long-term result of decades of infrastructure growth, rising maintenance responsibilities, and development patterns that change slowly and compound over time. This presentation tells Muncie’s growth story through an infrastructure lens, explains why real change can’t happen overnight, and argues that this reality isn’t hopeless—it’s manageable.
5 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate 100 years of Ball State Homecoming! We're gathering local alumni and friends for a casual evening of connection and Cardinal pride. Drop in whenever you can to catch up, grab a drink, and share your favorite Ball State stories. Plus, we've reserved a pickleball court for anyone up for some friendly competition-completely optional!
7 p.m.
Join us for a special screening of Back to the Future on the big screen! Grab your favorite movie snacks, soak up the Homecoming spirit, and unwind with friends. This free event is open to students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the entire Muncie community.
7:30 p.m.
The Fall Short Play Series features multiple short plays performed in repertory directed by junior-level students. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
7:30 p.m.
Enjoy a performance from faculty member Sean Imboden and featured guest artists! This recital is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Amanda Paust is a flute student of Mihoko Watanabe. This event is free and open to the public.