News Articles in March 2010

Media outlets and visitors from around the country — and the world — are keeping a close eye on Ball State's geothermal initiative.

Ball State receives federal recognition for volunteerism, service learning and civic engagement.

Gora on Kids Count

The creative genius of cartoonist Jim Davis will be brought to the forefront April 17 when the university honors the Ball State alumnus.

The Board of Trustees approved proposals meant to cut more than $15 million from Ball State's budget for the remainder of the state's current two-year budget cycle. The action followed extensive consultations with and among members of the university's senior administration as well as students, faculty and staff.

Ball State University presents a trio of musicians, including French artist Renaud Garcia-Fons. The public is invited to enjoy the free concert.

Eight college teams will compete for $15,000 in the Entrepreneurship Center’s annual business plan competition.

Faculty, students and staff are invited to attend a public rededication ceremony for the newly-renovated L.A. Pittenger Student Center at 4 p.m. March 17 in the Student Center Tally. After 19 months of work, the completed project includes a more welcoming front entrance and new dining options for visitors to the building.

Ball State’s Digital Policy Institute is hosting a seminar on the legal impacts of the new National Broadband Plan.

Ball State's University Theatre will transform into the heart of England with its rendition of the classic “My Fair Lady.” The musical opens March 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Darrell Wible, professor emeritus of telecommunications at Ball State University, creates scholarship opportunity for nursing students in honor of his late wife, Evelyn Reynolds Wible.

An education scholarship has been created in memory of Ozora T. and Maxine White, parents of a Ball State alumnus. Combined, the couple served the Anderson school system for a total of 70 years.

A new immersive learning project at Ball State University, "Alzheimer's: Never Forget," aims to provide better information about the disease for families of Alzheimer’s patients and better training for health professionals who care for Alzheimer's patients.