Thursday, January 16, 2025
7:30 a.m.
We are pleased to invite you to the 2025 Indiana Economic Outlook, our annual premier event featuring esteemed keynote speaker David E. Altig, PhD, from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. A comprehensive local and state economic forecast presented by Michael J. Hicks, the director of the Center for Business and Economic Research will be included, as well as a Q&A session where you can ask questions of our speakers.
9:30 a.m.
This workshop provides faculty with strategies and tools to facilitate classroom discussions that promote inclusion, respect for diverse perspectives, and critical thinking.
10 a.m.
Join the College of Architecture and Planning for an on-line information session to learn more about the 2-year or 3-year M.Arch program!
10 a.m.
The School of Art is proud to present Object as Conceptual Workbook, an exhibition by Michael Lorsung and Duane McDiarmid.
10 a.m.
Learn how Ball State gives students with disabilities an equitable educational experience by providing digital accessibility support.
12 p.m.
Dr. Richard J. Petts will discuss his recent book titled: "Father Involvement and Gender Equality in the United States: Contemporary Norms and Barriers". The book provides an overview of fatherhood in the United States today to explore why fathers continue to be less involved in childcare than mothers and to strategize about how we can work toward encouraging and promoting greater father involvement. In doing so, this book provides a unique and important contribution to our understanding of the culture of fatherhood in the U.S., and the implications of father involvement for gender equality, through the use of quantitative survey data and interviews with fathers.
1 p.m.
Enjoy the wonders of "Our Night Sky" at the Ball State Planetarium!
2 p.m.
Connecting your students to course resources has never been easier! Ball State University Libraries' Reading Lists application, now featuring a new, easier-to-use interface, gives students simple access to course reserve materials—full-text articles, e-books, Open Educational Resources, streaming music and video, and more. Library staff work behind the scenes to add and activate the resources that instructors select. The best part? The Reading Lists app connects directly with your Canvas course navigation menu. We received a number of positive comments from instructors who have utilized Reading Lists to provide affordable course materials to students taking on-campus and virtual courses. Join one of our upcoming online sessions for an overview of how Reading Lists can enhance your teaching.
2 p.m.
Welcome to Inclusive Excellence 101, an introduction to inclusive excellence. Participants will be introduced to the Inclusive Excellence National framework shared by the American Association of Colleges & Universities (AAC&U).
5:30 p.m.
Want to make your vision for this semester a reality? Come Envision Your Semester with the Honors LLC, on Thursday, January 16, in the DeHority Exhibition Hall at 5:30 pm. Join APM Nell in making vision boards and drinking hot chocolate! This is also a chance to receive Makerspace training if you have not already!
5:30 p.m.
Want to make your vision for this semester a reality?
6 p.m.
Join us for an evening of wine tasting and networking!
6 p.m.
On Thursday, January 16th from 6:00-7:30 PM, join APM Colin in a life-sized Game of LIFE! Explore potential career paths and put your problem solving skills to the test. Free pizza will be provided and prizes will be given out to lucky participants.
7 p.m.
Come to Schmidt/Wilson Hall on January 16, 2025 to enjoy donuts, playing games, and each other's company.
7 p.m.
[L] Ball State University Men's Volleyball vs Brigham Young University - Decades Night L 2-3 Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/search/_/q/ball state/o/watch/appearance/dark Location: Muncie, IN
7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m. | Pruis Hall
7:30 p.m.
Dakotah Madina is a oboe student of Lisa Kozenko. Program to be announced. This event is free and open to the public.