Saturday, August 24, 2024
10 a.m.
Whitinger Scholar Student Fall Brunch
10 a.m.
The Rinard Orchid Greenhouse and Environmental Education Center will be extending our hours on August 24th. We will be open from 10:00am through 7:00pm. We're just a short walk down university from the Village, come on by while you explore campus and our surrounding community.
2 p.m.
[W] Ball State University Women's Volleyball vs Indiana State - Exhibition W 3-0 Tickets: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/wvb-vs-indiana-state-ayezw91-f48b942 Location: Muncie, IN, Worthen Arena
3 p.m.
Join us to celebrate the life of Michael Elliott through word and song. All are welcome and invited.
3 p.m.
Ball State University Field Hockey vs Miami University (OH) (Scrimmage) Location: Muncie, Ind. , Briner Sports Complex
3:30 p.m.
Develop an understanding of the danger of space junk and humanity’s moon exploration while following adventurous cat astronauts! The Earth in the far future, where humanity no longer exists. Cats that survived in the debris left behind by humanity have evolved into intelligent beings. Three cats – Kitz, Tutti, and Pepe – are working as cleaners at NYASA and today’s mission is to clean up space junk. But these unpredictable street cats skip some of their work and fly to the Moon! Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 6+, all ages are welcome.
5 p.m.
Whether earthly or alien, all life leaves a trace. Join 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 we might use to find it. Along the way, you’ll learn how light and color can help us spot other living worlds even from vast distances—and develop a new appreciation for the one-of-a-kind planet right beneath our feet. Suitable for all ages 10+, all ages are welcome.
6:30 p.m.
People often peer into the darkness of the night sky and wonder, “what is out there?” Seemingly dark regions of space are actually filled with nebulae, star clusters, and other galaxies. Come learn how to navigate the sky by using bright stars and constellations with the help of a star chart, and discover what fascinating objects exist deep in space. Most suitable for all ages 8+, all ages welcome.