University Calendar

The Manager Meet-up series is designed to bring together managers from across the organization for a quick, valuable 30-minute session.

Sponsored Projects Administration is launching Cayuse Sponsored Projects (SP) on July 1st as a modernization of our research administration platform.

Experience what Ball State is like from the classroom perspective. Rising high school seniors will get to attend two mock classes taught by faculty, engage with current students, and learn more about what's next in the admission process. While students are in class, family members will have the chance to attend informational sessions related to important topics and the next steps in the admission process. This event is invite only.

Critically acclaimed Americana musician Pokey LaFarge and his band will perform at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25th at Canan Commons. Locals Jerry Barker & the Onion Cutters will open the show. This event is free and open to all.

Sponsored Projects Administration is launching Cayuse Sponsored Projects (SP) on July 1st as a modernization of our research administration platform.

Visit the BSU Nature Lab at 11am for Tracks, Trails, & Tales, our weekly summer story time. Gather around the campfire rug to hear a different nature-themed story each week. Story time will be followed by a craft, activity, and/or a guided nature walk. All ages are welcome, but stories and activities will skew towards our younger audience members.

For tenured and tenure-track faculty members looking to travel abroad for academic or creative activity Aspire offers the International Travel Program.

Register to learn more about Ball State's online Master's in Educational Administration and Supervision and Principal's license.

First Fall 2026 Semester eBill is available view. Students, Authorized Payers, or Guest Payers may pay the total amount due or minimum payment by the due date. For more information, visit bsu.edu/ebill.

Blues/Americana wunderkind Cristina Vane will perform on Saturday, August 8th at Canan Commons. Vane refuses to bend herself into a box, writing excellent bluegrass songs that exist cohesively alongside her blues, rock, and hill country blues inspired tunes. Speaking of her latest album, Hear My Call, she says, “ I wanted it to be a reflection of who I am…essentially a rock kid who is obsessed with old music.” This event is free and open to all.

Join the Employee Relations Team for Equal Opportunity and Search Committee training unpacking recent federal updates in civil rights law.

Show off your smarts, meet new friends, and celebrate the start of freshman year at this lively trivia night. Do your research ahead! University Libraries staff will ask about famous BSU alumni, campus culture, and of course Muncie’s favorite avian residents, the geese.

The Manager Meet-up series is designed to bring together managers from across the organization for a quick, valuable 30-minute session.

All Honors College Freshman are encouraged to attend this event!

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

Modern Cajun afficionados and two-time GRAMMY winners Lost Bayou Ramblers will headline this show at the Brown Family Amphitheater. The group will also open the show with a traditional acoustic set. This event is free and open to all.

August 24 | University classes for the Fall Semester begin

Corey Parchman is a Ball State University alumnus, former NFL wide receiver, entrepreneur, business acquisition advisor, real estate developer, and best-selling author based in Indianapolis. During his athletic career, he played for five NFL franchises and set a 105-yard kickoff return record at Ball State. Today, he leads business acquisition, private equity, and real estate development ventures while supporting early childhood education in underserved communities.

Fridays: Aug. 21, 28 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays: Aug. 22, 29 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with a planetarium short from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for adults and ages 12+.

This group weaves a variety of influences (e.g., salsa, bachata, cumbia, gypsy, Latin jazz, pop, hip-hop, soul) into their unique sound, giving them an edgy, versatile and fresh take on traditional Mexican music. This event is free and open to all.

Study abroad scholarship for Pell Grant recipients!

Study abroad scholarship for Pell Grant recipients!

Register to attend a webinar about Ball State's online graduate special education programs: Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism Graduate Certificate in Autism

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Award-winning Canadian blues/swing duo Blue Moon Marquee will grace Muncie’s Canan Commons stage on Saturday, September 5th. The Prairie Creek Sirens will open. This event is free and open to all.

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

The School of Art invites the public to attend The Beginnings 2026 exhibition! September 4 – October 9, view student artwork completed in the past academic year in School of Art First-Year Foundations courses. Join us for the reception and awards ceremony during BSU Family Weekend, Friday, September 11 from 4 to 6 p.m. Free and open to the public.

What opportunities are available with a STEM degree?Let us show you at the first annual STEM Discovery Party, Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at Beyerl Hall!