students participating in weeks of welcome activitiesAt Ball State, we know how important it is for your transition to include a variety of experiences that help you connect to the people, places, and traditions that will help you be successful in your first year and beyond. We have moved beyond a single week of activities to Weeks of Welcome because there are so many experiences we want to introduce you to, it will take a lot more than one week.

We encourage all students new to campus to attend these optional (unless otherwise noted) events to make the most of their first six weeks on campus. These events will provide the following...

  • Cardinal Spirit–generating school spirit for BSU Athletics and Student Organizations
  • Campus Geography–familiarizing students with campus locations
  • Academic Focus/Motivation–gearing up for college academic success
  • Campus Culture–acclimating students to independent life, inclusive environments, and BSU culture and traditions
  • Campus Resources–introducing important student services which promote safety, health, and belonging
  • Social–students meeting students; having FUN!

You can find a list of event dates and descriptions for Weeks of Welcome below. You can also use our campus map to find each event on campus.

Welcome Week pictures

Weeks of Welcome Events

August 14–September 20, 2022

Not only do we have events going on during the first week of the semester, but we also have events through September! Check out our campus event schedule below.

If you need an accommodation to participate in any of these events, please contact Disability Services or the event hosts directly.

Week 1

Sunday August 14-Saturday August 20

Sunday, August 14

Summer Bridge Programs (registration will be required)

Monday, August 15

Summer Bridge Programs (registration will be required)

21st Century Scholar Symposium | Zoom Session TBD (registration will be required)

The 21st Century Scholars Symposium is a mandatory event for all incoming freshmen with a 21st Century Scholar award.  During this event, we will review scholar requirements, the College Scholar Success Program (CSSP), program expectations, and introduce you to campus staff and resources dedicated to your success.

Tuesday, August 16

Summer Bridge Programs (registration will be required)

21st Century Scholar Symposium | Zoom Session TBD (registration will be required)

The 21st Century Scholars Symposium is a mandatory event for all incoming freshmen with a 21st Century Scholar award.  During this event we will review scholar requirements, the College Scholar Success Program (CSSP), program expectations, and introduce you to campus staff and resources dedicated to your success.

Wednesday, August 17

Residence Halls Open for Premium Plan Move In | at 9am

Move-in this year is by appointment. Students have received information to log-in and schedule a move-in time.

Welcome to the Neighborhood | at 7pm

North Neighborhood, Studebaker West lawn, DeHority Beach

Welcome event for residential students. Students are encouraged to join the residence hall event taking place in their neighborhood on campus. North (North Hall, North West Hall, Botsford/Swinford, Schmidt/Wilson), Central (Kinghorn, Noyer, Stu West, Stu East), and South (Woodworth, Park, DeHority) Neighborhoods will have yard games, food, music, and fun.

Thursday, August 18

Residence Halls Open for Move In | at 9am

Move-in this year is by appointment. Students have received information to log-in and schedule a move-in time.

First-Year Advising Center drop-in | North Quad (NQ) 339 from 8am-11am & 1pm-4pm

Stop by the First-Year Advising Center during our Welcome Week drop-in hours to address any fall semester schedule questions or concerns. Students can also get help by messaging their academic advisor directly through Navigate (https://bsu.navigate.eab.com). Student athletes or Honors College first-year students should contact those areas for assistance.

Down Town Muncie Tours | Community Engagement

Honors College Convocation (Honors College incoming Freshman Students | Emens Auditorium from 4pm-5pm

21st Century Scholars Symposium | Pruis Hall from 6 pm-7pm

The 21st Century Scholars Symposium is a mandatory event for all incoming freshmen with a 21st Century Scholar award.  During this event we will review scholar requirements, the College Scholar Success Program (CSSP), program expectations, and introduce you to campus staff and resources dedicated to your success.

Residence Hall Floor Meeting #1 | Residence Hall, various location from 7 pm-8pm

The first floor meeting is your chance to meet your new neighbors and your Resident Assistant! Immediately following your floor meeting join your Residence Hall Association at Rock The Halls

RHA Rock The Halls | North neighborhood Green Space, Noyer Lawn, Studebaker West Lawn, and Deho Beach | 8pm - 11pm

Welcome to life on campus! Your Residence Hall Association is hosting a celebratory event to kick off the school year with obstacle course and bounce houses, volleyball, spikeball, yard games. Snacks, ice-cream and popcorn, music, and more! Open to all students

Debate Team - Debate Eat 'N' Greet | Student Center from 12pm - 3pm

Come eat some freshly baked cookies with the debate team and get to know valuable information about this entirely student-run team! For fun, we’ll even add in some activity pages about all the places the debate team travels!!

Department of Geography and Meteorology | CP 207L from 2pm - 3pm

Open house for majors, minors, and interested students with light refreshments!

Department of Environment, Geology, and Natural Resources | AR 117 from 12:30pm - 1:30pm 

Open house for majors, minors, and interested students with light refreshments!

Department of Computer Science | RB 355 from 2pm - 3pm

Welcome Mingle!

University Libraries Information Table | Bracken Library, Main Lobby | All Day

Stop by to get news about the University Libraries’ services as well as print and online resources that can help make your college career a success. Library personnel will be on hand to answer questions about resources, services, and employment opportunities. In addition, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. an outdoor table (on the north side of the library), weather permitting, will include additional information and free swag while supplies last. These events are open to all incoming students.

 

 

Friday, August 19

First-Year Advising Center drop-in | North Quad (NQ) 339 from 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm

Stop by the First-Year Advising Center during our Welcome Week drop-in hours to address any fall semester schedule questions or concerns. Students can also get help by messaging their academic advisor directly through Navigate (https://bsu.navigate.eab.com). Student athletes or Honors College first-year students should contact those areas for assistance.

Active Shooter Training | REQUIRED FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS | Emens Auditorium at 2pm

Being prepared to respond during an emergency is an important part of campus safety. It includes learning and understanding critical skills and what to do and expect. Ball State’s University Police Department will lead this mandatory training session to prepare all new incoming students on the University’s emergency plans.

Student Center Programs Cardinal Street Fest | Various Locations on Campus from Noon-5pm

Welcome back Cardinals!  Join Student Center Programs (University Programming Board and Late Nite @ Ball State) as we celebrate your return to campus with an afternoon full of fun.  Students can enjoy attractions throughout campus including; a zip line, rock wall, food trucks, and much more.  Attractions are free for students with a valid BSU ID.  Food truck items can be purchased for $5 or less.

University Program Board (UPB) Grocery Bingo | Emens Auditorium event starts at 8pm.

You won’t want to miss UPB’s signature event, Grocery Bingo! Join us tonight in Emens Auditorium at 6:00pm to get your bingo card and prepare to win everything from spaghetti to peanut butter and anything in between.

USGBC Students Emerging Green Builders - Thrifted Planters Welcome Event | University Green (outside south CAP building entrance) from 4pm - 7pm

Meet and connect with the Emerging Green Builders Club Officers and learn about membership and this year’s exciting events! Follow our Instagram page and receive a thrifted / up-cycled mug with potting soil, a seed packet, and care instructions! Perfect for your dorm or apartment!

University Libraries Information Table | Bracken Library, Main Lobby | All Day

Stop by to get news about the University Libraries’ services as well as print and online resources that can help make your college career a success. Library personnel will be on hand to answer questions about resources, services, and employment opportunities. In addition, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. an outdoor table (on the north side of the library), weather permitting, will include additional information and free swag while supplies last. These events are open to all incoming students.

Explore Muncie's Hidden Gems | 4pm - 5:30pm

Ball State University has strong ties to the Muncie community and a long history of working alongside local nonprofits and neighborhoods to improve the city's quality of life. Join staff from Ball State's Office of Community Engagement on a tour of Muncie, highlighting past student-led projects. We'll stop along the way to visit with local nonprofit leaders and to explore Muncie's hidden gems.

Please use this link to register for the tour. 

 https://bsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Yhkwll0vv6DJCS

Christian Campus House: Friday Night Pancakes | 1411 W. Riverside | from 9pm - 1am

Come in and meet some of the student leaders and staff! We will be giving free pancakes!

Cardinal Catholic: Cardinal Catholic Coffee House | Saint Francis of Assisi Parish and Newman Center | 6pm - 8pm

Join us for a night of live music, ice cream, coffee, and friendship! Open to all, come as you are and be ready to have a blast!

The Navigators: Volleyball! | Noyer Volleyball Courts | from 6pm - 8pm

*Event will last Aug. 19 - 22*

Whether you're a volleyball legend or prefer to cheer from the sidelines, come play a game of (non-competitive) volleyball - no skill required! We would love to meet you!

Saturday, August 20

Rec Fest | Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center (Outside Entry on Neely)/ Rain location Rec Center Main Lobby from Noon-2pm

Visit the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center and learn about everything Recreation Services has to offer this coming year. Upon visiting and interacting with the staff of Recreation Services, they will present you with the Recreation Services Promo Shirt! Information for the student employment will be available as well! Come prepared to “Get Out and Play”! Further details will be found on our Facebook and Instagram accounts (@Ball State Recreation).

Transfer Student Reception | Ball Hospitality Room (Emens Auditorium) from 4:30pm-6pm

If you are a new student transferring into Ball State this Fall term, check out this social event with our Transfer Center Staff.  Enjoy food, connect with other transfer students, and alleviate any last minute questions or concerns before the start of the classes.

Student Activities Fair | Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center from 6pm-8pm

Students will have the opportunity to interact with student organization representatives to become involved on campus. Organizations represented include sport clubs, multicultural groups, special interest organizations, service clubs, fraternities and sororities, honoraries, department clubs, performing arts clubs, and religious organizations.

Late Nite Chirpchella | Late Nite @ Ball State | L.A. Pittenger Student Center from 9pm-1am Free for BSU students with BSU ID

Late Nite Chirpchella will featuring main attractions such as Live Band Karaoke, a band called Michael Martin and the Beautiful Mess, wax hands, an oxygen bar, glitter tattoos, a caricature artist, a henna artist, and a wide variety of food.

Cru and Impact - The Cookout | University Green from 1pm - 4pm

Join Cru and Impact for food and fun! We would love to meet you!

Commuting 101 | Pruis Hall | from 2pm - 4pm

Mandatory for all commuting freshman, this unique event addresses commuter student needs and issues. You’ll meet other commuters, be introduced to your Commuter Ambassador, learn key skills for commuters, and end your day at the Activity Fair. Check-in begins at 2pm with program to start no later than 2:30 pm.

Christian Campus House: Brunch | 1411 W. Riverside | from 10am - 12pm

Come in and meet some of the student leaders and staff! We will be serving you brunch and tours of the building!

Christian Campus House: Yard Games | 1411 W. Riverside | from 2pm - 3pm

Come in and meet some of the student leaders and staff! We will be serving you brunch and tours of the building!

Sunday August 21-Saturday August 27

Sunday, August 21

Freshman Convocation | Required for All New Students at Emens Auditorium at 1:45pm

The Freshman Convocation is the University’s official first Academic event for new students at Ball State.  President Geoffrey S. Mearns and Provost Susana Rivera-Mills will formally welcome new students to campus, speak about the exciting year ahead, and recognize the enduring values of our University is committed to – excellence, integrity, social responsibility, respect and gratitude – as symbolized by our iconic Beneficence.

R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning Welcome | Architecture Building, Room 100 from 4pm-5pm

All incoming R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning students are invited to come and celebrate the beginning of the Fall semester in the Architecture Building. Meet your faculty and leadership team, participate in the class photo, get to know your fellow students, snack social, and more. Location is AB 100. See you there!

Residence Hall Floor Meeting #2 | Residence Halls, various locations from 7-8pm

This floor meeting is an opportunity to meet everyone living in your community, the hall staff, and start talking about community expectations. Meetings are for ALL students living in the residence halls

College of Fine Arts First Year Scavenger Hunt | Sursa Hall | from 3pm - 5pm

Learn more about your artistic and academic home with our inaugural Scavenger Hunt, featuring student organizations and some of our favorite places and spaces on campus.

Monday, August 22

First-Year Advising Center drop-in | Located at North Quad (NQ) 339 from 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm

Stop by the First-Year Advising Center during our Welcome Week drop-in hours to address any fall semester schedule questions or concerns. Students can also get help by messaging their academic advisor directly through Navigate (https://bsu.navigate.eab.com). Student athletes or Honors College first-year students should contact those areas for assistance.

University Program Board (UPB) Scramble Snacks| Located at Scramble Light at 11am

UPB will passing out the Barking Cow ice cream at the Scramble Light.  The Barking Cow is a local ice cream shop with amazing flavors such as Butter Beer, Wick’s Sugar Cream Pecan Pie, Everything Reese, and It’s My Birthday.  Come join us to see what unique flavors they will be serving, they will pass out a variety of single-serve ice cream cups to students to celebrate the  first day of classes!

Tuesday, August 23

First-Year Advising Center drop-in | Located at North Quad (NQ) 339 from 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm

Stop by the First-Year Advising Center during our Welcome Week drop-in hours to address any fall semester schedule questions or concerns. Students can also get help by messaging their academic advisor directly through Navigate (https://bsu.navigate.eab.com). Student athletes or Honors College first-year students should contact those areas for assistance.

Fraternity & Sorority Life 101 | Student Center Cardinal Hall  (SC 219) from 4pm-5:30pm

Interested in learning more about Fraternity and Sorority Life? Come on out to our informational session to learn more about all  of our chapters and how you can get involved!

Open to all undergraduate students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority.

Student Center Programs Callout Party | Student Center Ballroom from 7pm-10pm

The University Programming Board and Late Nite @ Ball State will join together to engage students who are interested in learning more about each of our programming organizations here on campus! The callout party will have pizza for attendees, crafting your own vision board for the year, a live DJ, and engaging with our UPB and Late Nite board leaders! You can find us in the Student Center Ballroom

African-American Studies | Fundamental Science Building, (room 253) from 5pm - 6:30pm

African American Studies Information Session (co-hosted by the Honors College Inclusive Excellence Series, Student Antiracism and Intersectionality and Advisory Council [SAIAC], and the Multicultural Alliance)

Join us to learn more about Ball State’s African American Studies program and how to enroll in the minor and participate in our programming!

College of Health Scavenger Hunt | Health Professions Building (HB) 1st Floor Lobby - Begins at 12pm. 

[Event is limited to First-Year Students only in the College of Health]

We invite you to participate in the CoH scavenger hunt which will have you go to certain locations both within our building and around campus so that you may become more familiar where your faculty offices are located, administrators, resources, classes, facilities etc. Students must prove that they have gone to the correct locations by receiving stamps on their scavenger cards. Swag will be given to all participants with special prizes for those who finish the fastest.

College of Health Welcome Week Wellness| Field Sports Building (RC) 200B and 200C Dance Studios from 10am - 10:30am

[Event open to all First-Year Students in all majors]

Come join us for our wellness sessions where we will be holding fun stations to get your body moving. Our stations will include a tic-tac toe team activity, teaching bodyweight exercises as a group that you can do in your dorm room and centering ourselves with yoga. We hope to see you there!

School of Art Beginnings Exhibit | The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery | from 10am - 6pm

This gallery is open August 23 - 26. Opening Reception is August 24 from 4pm - 6pm. 

Join School of Art faculty and students, and other university and community members to celebrate the opening exhibit, Beginnings, in the Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery.

Delta Sigma Pi Outdoor Games | University Green | from 6:30pm - 8pm

Play games like cornhole, ladder ball, frisbee, football, etc. with anyone interested in joining Delta Sigma Pi! DSP is a coed professional fraternity for business majors.


Wednesday, August 24

First-Year Advising Center drop-in | Located at North Quad (NQ) 339 from 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm

Stop by the First-Year Advising Center during our Welcome Week drop-in hours to address any fall semester schedule questions or concerns. Students can also get help by messaging their academic advisor directly through Navigate (https://bsu.navigate.eab.com). Student athletes or Honors College first-year students should contact those areas for assistance.

Getting the Tea on Consenting | Scramble Light from 11am-1pm

Come join Health Promotion and Advocacy and The Center for Survivor Support to sip some tea and learn more about what consent entails! 

Fraternity & Sorority Life, Meet the Community | University Green from 4pm-6pm

Come by the University Green and talk to members from each chapter and sorority that we host on campus. You can learn more about each individual chapter and learn more on how you can get involved!

Open to all undergraduate students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority.

University Program Board (UPB) Presents Mentalist West Mathison in Pruis Hall at 8pm

Join UPB for a night of illusion and wonder with Wes Mathison.  Wes tours College Campuses delighting students with is illusions and magic.  When he is not on tour, you can find him at the Chicago Magic Lounge doing everything from headlining the main stage show, to close-up, sleight-of-hand at the tables for cocktail hour.  Come join UPB for his show, we promise it will be a night you won’t forget!

Turning Point USA at Ball State - Welcome Week | Scramble Light from 11am - 1pm

Come and visit TPUSA exec board for some information and see what our organization is all about. We love to meet new people and would like to inform our peers about our club!

The Navigators - Navigators "Callout" Meeting | Student Center Multipurpose Room from 7pm - 9pm 

Come get to know the Navigators! Everyone from freshman to seniors are welcome to this large group hangout! 

College of Health Clinic Immersion Experience | Health Professionals Building (Riverside Ave Entrance) from 10am - 1pm [Event open to all First-Year Students in all majors]

The College of Health invites all first-year students to join us for a unique opportunity to see our state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. During this event you’ll be able to participate in several activities such as getting a video tour of what is inside your ear, how a human larynx works, testing your balance in our virtual reality platform, testing your grip and much more! Activities will be held both inside and outdoor. Look for signage!

School of Art Beginnings Exhibit - Opening Reception | The Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery | from 4pm - 6pm

This gallery is open August 23 - 26.

Join School of Art faculty and students, and other university and community members to celebrate the opening exhibit, Beginnings, in the Ned and Gloria Griner Art Gallery.

Ultimate Frisbee Callout Practice | Woodworth Fountains | from 5pm - 7pm

Join the ultimate team for a fun evening of frisbee in North Quad! No experience needed!

Thursday, August 25

First-Year Advising Center drop-in | Located at North Quad (NQ) 339 from 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm

Stop by the First-Year Advising Center during our Welcome Week drop-in hours to address any fall semester schedule questions or concerns. Students can also get help by messaging their academic advisor directly through Navigate (https://bsu.navigate.eab.com). Student athletes or Honors College first-year students should contact those areas for assistance.

Multicultural Welcome Back Celebration | University Green from 5pm-8pm

The Multicultural Center is a resource center for underrepresented minority students and for all students interested in cross-cultural learning and experiences. We invite all students to join us at our event to welcome all new and returning students to campus. Meet representatives of various multicultural organizations and campus resources to learn how you can get involved. Get free food, hear great music, and enjoy a fun relaxing end to the first week of class!

University Program Board (UPB) | Open Mic Night Student Center Tally from 8pm-10pm

Join UPB for the first in our series of Open Mic Night for the fall semester. Students are invited to show off your talents and join the show!!  There will be an array of talented guests filling the Tally with guitar solos, poetry, or karaoke hosted by our live DJ!

Friday, August 26

First-Year Advising Center drop-in Final Day | Located at North Quad (NQ) 339 from 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm

Stop by the First-Year Advising Center during our Welcome Week drop-in hours to address any fall semester schedule questions or concerns. Students can also get help by messaging their academic advisor directly through Navigate (https://bsu.navigate.eab.com). Student athletes or Honors College first-year students should contact those areas for assistance.

University Program Board (UPB) Quad Bash | Located on The Quad (near Art Museum) from 6pm-9pm Movie starts at Dusk

Top of your first full week on campus with one of Ball State’s most beloved traditional events! Join UPB  for games, live DJ entertainment, free food, inflatables and more! We will end our night with the first of our Friday Night Filmworks series outside on the big screen!

Cardinal Cardboard - Board Game Extravaganza! | Student Center - Cardinal Hall A from 5pm - 8pm

Save the Date! Ball State's board game club, Cardinal Cardboard, invites you to join us for BOARD GAME EXTRAVAGANZA! Bring your friends and enjoy our wide variety of games - from Monopoly, Life, and Yahtzee to Dead Last and Catan! Laughter and fun guaranteed! We hope to see you there!!

College of Health Info Session: Caffeine & Sensory Perceptions | Health Professions Building (HB) 1st Floor Lobby from 10:30am - 11:30am

[Event open to all First-Year Students in all majors]

Caffeine….How much is too much? When should and shouldn’t I have it? If you’ve ever asked yourself these types of questions, this session is for you! A brief presentation will be given at the beginning of the session by our Dietetics student group followed by a coffee sensory class and tasting sponsored by one of Muncie’s very own local coffee shops, The Caffeinery. *Coffee tasting is while supplies last!

College of Health Welcome Week Wellness| Field Sports Building (RC) 200B and 200C Dance Studios from 11:30am - 12pm

[Event open to all First-Year Students in all majors]

Come join us for our wellness sessions where we will be holding fun stations to get your body moving. Our stations will include a tic-tac toe team activity, teaching bodyweight exercises as a group that you can do in your dorm room and centering ourselves with yoga. We hope to see you there!


Saturday, August 27

Cornhole Skills Challenge | Located on the Southwest side of the Jo Ann Gora Student Rec Center (Rain location Court-2 Irvine Gym Rec Center) from 1pm-4pm

All students are welcome to join a member of the Ball State Recreation staff in the grassy area on the southeast side of the Recreation Center to participate in a Cornhole Skills Challenge. Each player will get 10 bags to toss. The student who gets the most bags in the hole on the board across from them will win a prize.

A Very Potter Late Nite | Late Nite @ Ball State L.A. Pittenger Student Center from 9pm-1am (Free for BSU Students with BSU ID)

A Very Potter Late Nite will feature favorites from the Harry Potter franchise. Students will be transported to Hogwarts where their skills will be tested to see who the best wizard will be.

Phi Gamma Delta - 2nd Annual Fiji Campus Rentals Pong Tournament | Fiji House (900 West Riverside Avenue) from 12pm - 5pm 

Saturday August 27th Fiji will be partnering with Campus Rentals to host our annual pong tournament. Admission is free for all Ball State students with a valid student id. $1000 cash first place prize and more!

$2 Village Tour |  4pm - 8pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/751135012754255/

http://www.muncieneighborhoods.org/villagetour/ 

The Riverside-Normal City neighborhood association is excited to host a $2 tour of the Village! Participating Village merchants will be offering $2 items that range from an Art Mart goodie bag to a hard-shell taco at Chavas or a $2 t-shirt from Screenbroidery. Live music will begin at 4:00 PM on a stage at the intersection of Dill St and University Ave. 

This event will showcase local village businesses while promoting the Riverside-Normal City neighborhood and its unique features, like the neighborhood’s prime location between Ball State, downtown Muncie, and Minnetrista!

Muncie Three Trails Music Series Welcomes: Flor de Toloache | Canon Commons, Downtown Muncie | 7pm

Introduce yourself to Muncie’s incredible downtown arts and culture scene by joining us for Flor de Toloache, Latin Grammy winners and New York City’s first and only all-women Mariachi group. The college will provide shuttle service for students – more details to follow!

Sunday August 28-Saturday September 3

Monday, August 29

Student Government Association - Meet the Org, Picnic, and Lawn Games | University Green from 3pm - 5pm

Interested in getting involved with Ball State Student Government? Come join us for a picnic and lawn games at University Green! Meet current student senators and exec members, and learn all about SGA here at BSU!

Delta Sigma Pi Board Games and Cards | WB 139 | from 7pm - 8:30pm 

Play board games and cards with those interested in joining Delta Sigma Pi! DSP is a coed professional fraternity for business majors.

Operation Black Out - Auditions | Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Studio 200D | from 6pm - 8pm 

Do you like dancing? Or want to learn how to dance? Join us at auditions! We are holding open auditions for students who are interested in joining OBO! No need to come with a piece already choreographed, you will be learning from our exec group!

Tuesday, August 30

Fraternity & Sorority Life 101 | Student Center Ballroom (SC 201) from 4pm-5:30pm

Interested in learning more about Fraternity and Sorority Life? Come on out to our informational session to learn more about all  of our chapters and how you can get involved!

Open to all undergraduate students interested in joining a fraternity or sorority.

Kpop Club - Welcome Back Event | LB125 from 7pm - 9pm 

Join the Kpop Club in kicking off the new semester with games, snacks, and your favorite Korean music! All are welcome!

Alpha Delta Kappa Collegiate Club - ADKCC First Meeting | Teachers College (room will be announced on Instagram) from 5pm - 6pm 

Alpha Delta Kappa Collegiate Club is a nationally recognized organization for future educators. We work to provide professional development opportunities, complete volunteer work and hold informative meetings about the current education world. Come to our first meeting to learn more! We would love to have you! 

Show for SOAR Students (Sunset Meditation Program) | University Planetarium | 4:35pm (15 minutes after SOAR 100 classes let out)

*Student Voluntary Services Fair (Aug. 31) will be promoted as well. Extra Credit for attending students! 

Commercial Real Estate Club - Callout Meeting | WB 142 | from 5:30pm - 6:00pm 

Engage with other prospective members and find out more about what the Commercial Real Estate Club has to offer!

Operation Black Out - Auditions | Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Studio 200D | from 6pm - 8pm 

Do you like dancing? Or want to learn how to dance? Join us at auditions! We are holding open auditions for students who are interested in joining OBO! No need to come with a piece already choreographed, you will be learning from our exec group!

Wednesday, August 31

SVS Volunteer Recruitment Fair | SC Cardinal Halls and Terrace and Zoom from 9am-12pm in person, 1pm-4pm via Zoom

Students will have the opportunity to interact with local non-profit agencies, and can sign up for community service opportunities.

The Navigators - Navigators "Callout" Meeting | Student Center Multipurpose Room from 7pm - 9pm

Come get to know the Navigators! Everyone from freshman to seniors are welcome to this large group hangout!

Technical Association of the Graphic Arts (TAGA) - Welcome Back Bash! | Applied Technologies Building Room 185 from 6pm - 7:30pm

Welcome back to another school year with TAGA! Opening up our doors to welcome any and all new members! Come see what we’re about!

Dance Marathon - Back to School Bash | University Green from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Our first event of the year in order to spread awareness & encourage the student body to help us in our efforts. We will have merchandise, yard games & other small activities students can come & participate in!

The Navigators Volleyball! | Noyer Volleyball Courts | from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Whether you're a volleyball legend or prefer to cheer from the sidelines, come play a game of (non-competitive) volleyball - no skill required! We would love to meet you!

ABSO Improv Comedy: JOIN THE TEAM! "Callout" Show | TC 121 | 7pm

Calm your nerves before auditioning for our troupe by joining us for a free show on Aug 31st, followed by an open workshop on Sept. 7 to refresh your skills with us directly! Auditions will take place Sept 14th. We can't wait to laugh with you!

Thursday, September 1

University Program Board (UPB) Trivia Night | Student Center Tally from 8pm-9:30pm

UPB’s first trivia night of the semester will test your knowledge about Ball State, Muncie, and the history of your University! Join us from in the Student Center Tally for fun, prizes, and snacks!

Japanese Culture Club - Japanese Culture | NQ160 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Japanese summer festival events and Japanese line dancing!

The Wildlife Society - New Member Trivia Night | Foundational Sciences Building Room 250 from 7:15pm - 9pm

Join TWS for a fun game of animal trivia and learn more about the club. All are welcome to attend!

Alpha Kappa Delta - AKD is Back! | NQ 239 from 5pm - 7pm 

AKD Sociology Honors Club is hosting a welcome reception for undergraduates and graduates who are interested in joining a community focused on the sociological underpinnings of our world!

Friday, September 2

Student Organization Fair | University Green | from 2pm - 4pm 

Swag giveaways if students talk to at least 6 tables! Plus, Charlie Cardinal invited to swing past! 

Saturday, September 3

Cornhole Tournament | Located on Southwest side of Jo Ann Gora Rec Center (Rain location Court-2 Irvine Gym Rec Center) from 1pm-4pm

All students are welcome to join a member of the Ball State Recreation staff in the grassy area on the southeast side of the Recreation Center to participate in the Cornhole Tournament. Teams can register prior to the tournament date, or they can register day of. Registrations will not be accepted after the start of the tournament. If a team wins, that team will play immediately following. The winning team will get a prize.

Late Nite Y2K | Late Nite @ Ball State L.A. Pittenger Student Center from 9pm-1am (Free for BSU Students with BSU ID)

Late Nite Y2K will commemorate the early 2000s. Break out the silly bandz, your favorite Brittany Spears album, and your flip phones because we are launching back to the early 2000s.

Sunday September 4-Saturday September 10

Tuesday, September 6

Student Council for Exceptional Children - SCEC Puppies and Picnic | West Campus Shelter from 5pm - 6pm

Find out more about SCEC over some food and fluffy friends!

Antiracism and Intersectionality 101 | Student Center 310 from 7pm - 9pm

Co-hosted by the Student Antiracism and Intersectionality and Advisory Council [SAIAC] and the Multicultural Alliance.

This event will introduce students, faculty, and staff to the concepts of antiracism and intersectionality and how they relate to building equitable communities on campus and beyond. No prior knowledge is required; all are welcome for this interactive discussion!

Wednesday, September 7

Rotaract Club - Evening at the Museum | Entance Steps (if raining meet inside Fine Arts Building at North Entrance on 2nd floor) from 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Join Rotaract for a tour and exploration of exhibits at DOMA! We are so excited to meet you!

Fresh Check Day: Health Fair | Recreation Center Basketball Courts from 10:00am - 3:00pm

Join us for Fresh Check Day: Health Fair hosted by Health Promotion and Advocacy and Recreation Services to learn more about the nine dimensions of health and wellness, resources at Ball State and in the Muncie community related to them. Games, activities, prizes, and more! Open to all students.

ABSO Improv Comedy: JOIN THE TEAM! Workshop | TC 121 | 7pm

Calm your nerves before auditioning for our troupe by joining us for a free show on Aug 31st, followed by an open workshop to refresh your skills with us directly! Auditions will take place Sept 14th. We can't wait to laugh with you!

Show for SOAR Students (Sunset Meditation Program) | University Planetarium | 3:05pm (15 minutes after SOAR 100 classes let out)

*Student Voluntary Services Fair (Aug. 31) will be promoted as well. Extra Credit for attending students! 

Delta Sigma Pi Outdoor Games | University Green | from 7pm - 8:30pm 

Play games like cornhole, ladder ball, frisbee, football, etc. with anyone interested in joining Delta Sigma Pi! DSP is a coed professional fraternity for business majors.

Thursday, September 8

Ball State Honors Alumna Jordyn Blythe, “Inclusive Excellence on Ball State Campus and Beyond” | AJ 175 from 7pm - 8pm

(Honors Inclusive Excellence Series, co-sponsored by the Student Antiracism and Intersectionality Advisory Council [SAIAC])  

Ball State alumna Jordyn Blythe will speak both about her experiences as a campus leader on issues of Inclusive Excellence and her Honors thesis, “Hustle: Deconstructing Pressure and Workload for Black Undergraduate Women.” Blythe will also discuss the ways in which her diversity, equity, and inclusion work at Ball State informs her current professional and personal pursuits. 

Saturday, September 10

Wallyball Open Play | Located at the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center Racquetball Courts from 1-4pm

Students are welcome to walk in and play with one another in this open gym activity. Students can bring friends or come alone and play with the other students participating.

Late Nite Emo Night | Late Nite @ Ball State L.A. Pittenger Student Center from 9pm-1am (Free for BSU students with BSU ID)

Late Nite Emo Night invites you to come dressed in your best emo outfit and ready to relive your best childhood angst. It’s not a phase, it’s a lifestyle has a whole new meaning as we make choker necklaces, listen to My Chemical Romance, and design band T-shirts. 

Sunday September 11-Saturday September 17

Monday, September 12

College of Sciences and Humanities | Department of Geography and Meteorology CP 207L at 2-3pm

The Department of Geography and Meteorology will be hosting an open house for majors, minors, and interested students. Light refreshments will be served. 

Department of Political Science | Student Center Ballroom from 4pm - 5:30pm

Delta Sigma Pi - Monday Night Football Watch Party | WB 139 | 8:15pm 

Come and watch the Monday Night Football Game, eat pizza, and get to know anyone who might be interested in joining Delta Sigma Pi! DSP is a coed professional fraternity for business majors.

Tuesday, September 13

College of Sciences and Humanities | Star Party North West Hall Patio at 5pm-7pm

The Star Party is an open house for Student Organizations and Resource Fair for Humanities Majors.  Come join us to learn more about these organizations and the resources available in the college and grab some pizza!

Friday, September 16

Family Weekend on Campus

Please visit the Family Weekend Website to see all of the amazing activities planned for a weekend full of fun with your amazing student!

School of Music Annual Showcase Concert | Sursa Hall | 7:30pm 

The 11th Annual Showcase Concert presents a sampling of the School of Music's outstanding large ensembles, chamber groups, and soloists in conjunction with Ball State's Family Weekend. We invite you to witness the exceptional talent of our students and help support student scholarships.

Tickets to this production are available to Ball State students at the rate of $20 – purchase tickets online or in person at the CFA Box Office located in the Music Instruction Building and open Monday- Friday 12pm - 5pm.

Opening of Our Town by Thorton Wilder | University Theatre | 7:30pm

*Additional Performances will be held September 17, 20 - 24 at 7:30pm, and September 18 at 2:30pm.*

Join our nationally recognized Department of Theatre and Dance as they kick off their mainstage production series with Our Town. This beautiful play explores the relationship between two young Grover’s Corners neighbors, George Gibbs and Emily Webb, whose childhood friendship blossoms into romance, and then culminates in marriage.

Tickets to this production are available to Ball State students at the reduced rate of $15 – purchase tickets online or in person
at the CFA Box Office located in the Music Instruction Building and open Monday - Friday 12pm - 5pm.

Downtown Bus Tour

REGISTER HERE:

https://bsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cYlR7SUHNiyPOL4

Join the Ball State Office of Community Engagement for a one-hour walking tour of downtown Muncie. We will stop into the historic Civic Theater for a brief tour and introduction to this Muncie landmark before embarking on a walk down Walnut Street. Learn about the history of Ball State's hometown and the events and businesses that make this the heart of Muncie. 

Saturday, September 17

Wallyball Tournament | Located at the Jo Ann Gora Student Recreation and Wellness Center Racquetball Courts from 1pm-4pm

All students are welcome to register and participate in this Racquetball tournament. Each team must have a minimum of three players. Teams can register prior to, or the day of the tournament. Registrations will close when the tournament begins.

CFA Tailgating and Football against Murray State, ft. our Pride of Mid-America Marching Band Halftime Show | Scheumann Stadium | Tailgate at 11am, Game starts at 2pm

Join the College of Fine Arts inaugural tailgate in the Scheumann Stadium parking lot as we celebrate the Pride of Mid- America Marching Band for our annual Family Weekend Football Game!

Sunday September 18-Saturday September 24

Tuesday, September 20

Carlos Aguasaco Reading and Conversation |  LB 125 from 7pm - 8pm

 (Fred Meyer Lecture, Honors Inclusive Excellence Series)

Carlos Aguasaco is one of the most influential voices of the new Hispanic poetry in the United States. He is Professor of Latin American cultural studies and Director of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies at City College of the City University of New York. He has edited twelve literary anthologies and authored several poetry collections, including The New York City Subway Poems / Poemas del metro de Nueva York (Ashland Poetry Press -Ashland University-: Ohio, 2020), recipient of the 2021 Juan Felipe Herrera Award for the best bilingual book of poetry granted by the International Latino Book Awards. The Academy of American Poets awarded him the 2021 Ambroggio Prize, the only national award for an author whose first language is Spanish for his book Cardinal in My Window with a Mask on Its Beak translated by Jennifer Rathbun (Arizona University Press, 2022). Aguasaco is the founder and Editor in Chief of Artepoética Press in NYC. He also coordinates the Americas Poetry Festival and the Americas Film Festival of New York. Since 2021 Aguasaco has been a columnist for Newsweek En Español.  

Wednesday, September 21

Teaching Majors, Get Flying | Student Center from 5:30pm - 8:30pm 

As a student new to Ball State University, WELCOME to the great profession on the planet: teaching! Stop and take that in for a moment.You are going to be a teacher.  

It is a profession that is present, relevant, important, and rewarding. Teachers create spaces of learning, help in the growth of their students, join in the joy of everyday stories, and bring different ideas to the table every day to help each child achieve You are the spark that ignites creatively within each student.

To celebrate your arrival into the teaching family, you are invited to an event that introduces future teachers to the programs here at Ball State. It is titled “Teaching Major, Get Flying.”  It will occur on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 from 5:30-8:30PM in the Student Center. Pizza will be served, swag will be handed out, and we will take time to both inform and celebrate our profession.

During this event, you will learn more about support structures to help you achieve success. An activities fair will accompany the event with student groups, immersive opportunities, and simply a chance to meet your faculty and mingle. It is with respect and admiration that I extend my appreciation for all of you and hope you can join us.  

After the meeting on 9/21/22, you will continue to see us around campus, so please feel free to say hello or stop by and visit our offices on the 2nd floor of Teachers College (TC) 205. You will make a difference in the lives of learners and in the field of education, so Go After It!

Thursday, September 22

Bridge Dinner

Attendees enjoy:

  • Local food and drink options for purchase – or bring your own!
  • Community tables to eat with neighbors, friends, and new acquaintances
  • Live music
  • Muncie items for sale
  • One-of-a-kind view of the bridge, White River Greenway, and White River

http://www.muncieneighborhoods.org/bridgedinner/