News Articles in October 10

'42nd Street,' a big, bold musical that celebrates the stuff dreams are made of, will make its way to Ball State University with a debut show at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at University Theatre.

President Jo Ann Gora informed the Board of Trustees yesterday that she will retire from her position as president of Ball State University at the end of June, 2014.

Telecommunications instructor Chris Flook documents Indiana’s courthouse squares to showcase the historical structures.

The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) has completed a review of Indiana’s state economic development efforts, making several recommendations.

Renowned architect Daniel Libeskind will speak at Ball State about why memorable, well-designed places are important tools for a community’s economic development strategy.

Study finds that college students are willing to pay more to live close to campus.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary season of Emens Auditorium, the university will kick off a yearlong celebration beginning with the Oct. 22 Artist Series production of the Broadway hit "Hello Dolly." A preshow reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. in front of the auditorium for ticketholders of the event. Ball State President Jo Ann M. Gora and others will deliver remarks before the show's 7:30 p.m. opening.

Ball State's School of Art invites the public to attend “Three Plus One: Four Contemporary American Women Metalsmiths,” a major invitational exhibition on display through Oct. 31. Works featured in the exhibition include those created by Ball State Professor of Art, Patricia Nelson.

Ball State trustees approve insurance benefits designed to manage costs for both employees and the university.

Ball State University is embracing all things Wizard of Oz with its “There’s No Place Like Homecoming” theme as the campus community prepares to celebrate the 87 year of this annual, weeklong tradition. Homecoming events begin Oct. 7 and culminate Oct. 12, when the Ball State Cardinals host the Kent State Golden Flashes at 3 p.m. in Scheumann Stadium.

The legacy of the late Charles Sappenfield, the founding dean of Ball State’s College of Architecture and Planning, lives on in first-class studio work, education beyond the campus and its impact on communities.