http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Speakers News RSS en-us Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:25:18 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/mcgovern-lecture-features-former-us-health-and-human-services-secretary-alex-azar https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/mcgovern-lecture-features-former-us-health-and-human-services-secretary-alex-azar Ball State University will welcome The Honorable Alex M. Azar II, the 24th secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, as the featured speaker for the 2026 McGovern Lecture Series on Monday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom. Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:26:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/curtis-l-crisler-to-showcase-indiana-chitlin-circuit-and-new-poetic-forms-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/02/curtis-l-crisler-to-showcase-indiana-chitlin-circuit-and-new-poetic-forms-at-ball-state Ball State University Libraries and the Creative Writing program within the Department of English will host Indiana Poet Laureate Curtis L. Crisler for an evening of poetry, performance, and literary innovation at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Bracken Library, Room 104. Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:05:25 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/women-of-whitely-event-honors-black-womens-legacy-and-leadership-in-muncie https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/women-of-whitely-event-honors-black-womens-legacy-and-leadership-in-muncie The Notable Women of Muncie and Delaware County Project will host “Women of Whitely: At the Heart of Muncie’s Black History” at the Shaffer Chapel Museum, 1501 E. Highland Ave., in Muncie at 6 p.m. Feb. 26. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:42:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/jon-meacham-headlines-david-letterman-distinguished-lecture-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2026/01/jon-meacham-headlines-david-letterman-distinguished-lecture-at-ball-state Ball State University will welcome Jon Meacham, a presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, as part of the David Letterman Distinguished Lecture Series, March 31 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:33:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/12/ball-state-celebrates-fall-2025-graduates-with-calls-to-purpose-character-and-courage https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/12/ball-state-celebrates-fall-2025-graduates-with-calls-to-purpose-character-and-courage Ball State University conferred approximately 1,200 doctoral, specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate degrees during its Fall 2025 Commencement ceremony on Saturday in Worthen Arena on the Ball State campus. Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:12:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/university-libraries-continue-bracken-library-50th-anniversary-celebration-with-two-november-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/university-libraries-continue-bracken-library-50th-anniversary-celebration-with-two-november-events Ball State University Libraries will continue celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bracken Library with two community events in November highlighting both the Bracken family’s lasting legacy and the influential career of Professor Steve Bell. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 14:07:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/christina-diaz-gonzalez-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-2025-writer-in-residence https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/10/christina-diaz-gonzalez-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-2025-writer-in-residence Ball State University is welcoming award-winning author Christina Diaz Gonzalez to campus this Fall as the guest author for the University’s annual Writer-in-Residence program. Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:36:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/emerging-conservationist-award-winner-conservationist-to-speak-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/09/emerging-conservationist-award-winner-conservationist-to-speak-at-ball-state Mwezi “Badru” Mugerwa, the winner of the 2025 Indianapolis Prize Emerging Conservationist Award, will be a guest lecturer at Ball State at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:06:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/nationally-recognized-speaker-to-discuss-the-role-of-arts-in-civic-life https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/08/nationally-recognized-speaker-to-discuss-the-role-of-arts-in-civic-life The upcoming Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy—in partnership with the Center for Economic and Civic Learning’s 2025 Conference on Civic Studies and Democracy at Ball State—features Michael Greer, president and CEO of ArtsFund Seattle. Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:45:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-to-host-community-update-on-village-revitalization-june-4 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/05/ball-state-to-host-community-update-on-village-revitalization-june-4 Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns invites members of the campus and greater Muncie community to attend a public update on the University’s revitalization efforts in The Village. Wed, 04 Jun 2025 14:32:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-university-announces-spring-2025-commencement-speaker https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/04/ball-state-university-announces-spring-2025-commencement-speaker Kayla Davion, a 2017 Ball State University graduate best known for her work on the Broadway stage, will address Ball State’s Class of 2025 at the University’s Spring Commencement ceremony. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:12:32 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/arts-alive-series-presents-multidisciplinary-artist-justin-favela-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/03/arts-alive-series-presents-multidisciplinary-artist-justin-favela-at-ball-state-university Ball State University’s Arts Alive! series continues this Spring with a presentation by multidisciplinary artist Justin Favela at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, at Sursa Performance Hall. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:52:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/amy-goodman-to-speak-at-ball-state-university-as-part-of-the-david-letterman-lecture-series https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/02/amy-goodman-to-speak-at-ball-state-university-as-part-of-the-david-letterman-lecture-series Ball State University will welcome Amy Goodman, the host and executive producer of Democracy Now!, as part of the David Letterman Distinguished Lecture Series at 7 p.m. on April 8 at Pruis Hall. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 17:14:46 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-university-announces-2025-ceres-forum https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/ball-state-university-announces-2025-ceres-forum Ball State University’s Center for Energy Research/Education/Service (CERES) will host the 2025 CERES Forum, a lecture series focused on "Innovation for Sustainable Communities." Thu, 23 Jan 2025 21:35:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/college-of-fine-arts-highlights-arts-alive-lecture-and-extended-museum-exhibition https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2025/01/college-of-fine-arts-highlights-arts-alive-lecture-and-extended-museum-exhibition Ball State University’s College of Fine Arts is presenting two exceptional cultural opportunities: a free Arts Alive! lecture featuring acclaimed artist Daniel Alexander Jones, and the extension of The Art of Elizabeth Catlett from the Collection of Samella Lewis at the David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) through Feb. 28, 2025. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:14:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/indiana-first-lady-janet-holcomb-addresses-ball-state-university-class-of-2024-fall-graduates https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/12/indiana-first-lady-janet-holcomb-addresses-ball-state-university-class-of-2024-fall-graduates Ball State University conferred approximately 1,200 doctoral, specialist, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees in its Fall 2024 Commencement ceremony on Saturday at Worthen Arena. Sat, 14 Dec 2024 23:44:15 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/a-conversation-with-david-letterman-and-caitlin-clark-ticket-distribution-begins-on-nov-16 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/a-conversation-with-david-letterman-and-caitlin-clark-ticket-distribution-begins-on-nov-16 Due to anticipated demand, student, faculty and staff distribution of tickets for the Dec. 2 'A Conversation with David Letterman and Caitlin Clark' event at Ball State will be held the weekend of Nov. 16-17 to ensure tickets can be obtained without disruption to class schedules. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:39:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/ball-state-university-hosting-special-screening-of-garfield-the-movie-with-creator-jim-davis https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/ball-state-university-hosting-special-screening-of-garfield-the-movie-with-creator-jim-davis Ball State University’s College of Fine Arts will welcome back alumnus Jim Davis, ’67 LittD ’91, creator of the iconic comic strip Garfield, for a special screening of Garfield: The Movie. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 19:05:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/wnba-star-caitlin-clark-to-join-david-letterman-for-a-public-conversation-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/11/wnba-star-caitlin-clark-to-join-david-letterman-for-a-public-conversation-at-ball-state-university WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark will be on stage at Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium for a conversation with distinguished Ball State Alumnus David Letterman on Monday, December 2 at 7:00 pm. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:36:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/prominent-journalist-alumna-navbahor-imamova-to-visit-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/prominent-journalist-alumna-navbahor-imamova-to-visit-ball-state-university Navbahor Imamova, MA ’03, a distinguished journalist at Voice of America and alumna of Ball State University’s College of Communication, Information, and Media, will return to campus on Oct. 28-29. As part of her visit, she will deliver a free public presentation at 2 p.m. on Oct. 29 in Room 225 of the Art and Journalism Building. Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:29:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/author-hena-khan-to-visit-ball-state-as-2024-writer-in-residence https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/author-hena-khan-to-visit-ball-state-as-2024-writer-in-residence Ball State University’s Writer-in-Residence program returns for a third year with a new featured guest, award-winning author Hena Khan. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:34:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/david-owsley-museum-of-art-brings-elizabeth-catlett-scholar-melanie-anne-herzog-to-muncie https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/10/david-owsley-museum-of-art-brings-elizabeth-catlett-scholar-melanie-anne-herzog-to-muncie The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University will host a public lecture by Melanie Anne Herzog on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Dr. Herzog is a noted scholar on Elizabeth Catlett, the artist and activist featured in DOMA’s current special exhibition. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:18:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/ball-state-university-to-host-2024-civic-learning-symposium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/ball-state-university-to-host-2024-civic-learning-symposium The Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) at Ball State University will host the 2024 Civic Learning Symposium Sept. 27-28 at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:38:18 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/ball-state-hosts-superyacht-captain-kelly-gordon-for-excellence-in-leadership-speaking-event https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/ball-state-hosts-superyacht-captain-kelly-gordon-for-excellence-in-leadership-speaking-event Ball State University’s Fall 2024 Excellence in Leadership Speaker Series (EIL) event on Sept. 10 will feature Kelly J. Gordon, one of the world’s most accomplished superyacht captains—also known for her leadership skills and mental health advocacy. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:52:41 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/renowned-experts-to-discuss-art-and-neuroscience-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/08/renowned-experts-to-discuss-art-and-neuroscience-at-ball-state-university Ball State University is welcoming two renowned experts to campus on Sept. 19 to discuss the science behind the benefits of art. The upcoming Fred Meyer Lecture in Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy features Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, authors of The New York Times bestseller Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 14:43:09 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/ball-state-university-class-of-2024-encouraged-to-lead-with-identity-purpose-at-spring-commencement https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/05/ball-state-university-class-of-2024-encouraged-to-lead-with-identity-purpose-at-spring-commencement Ball State University on Saturday celebrated its Class of 2024 with a traditional Spring Commencement ceremony held on the Old Quad. The University conferred approximately 3,000 doctoral, specialist, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees for its Spring 2024 graduates in its 198th Commencement ceremony. Sat, 04 May 2024 17:48:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/stedman-graham-to-address-ball-state-university-graduates-at-2024-spring-commencement https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/stedman-graham-to-address-ball-state-university-graduates-at-2024-spring-commencement Ball State University next month will confer approximately 3,000 doctoral, specialist, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees at its 2024 Spring Commencement ceremony. Stedman Graham, a New York Times bestselling author, educator, business advisor, and 1989 Ball State University graduate, will deliver the address to Ball State’s Class of 2024 at the main ceremony. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:02:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/cultural-entrepreneur-malina-simone-bacon-to-speak-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/04/cultural-entrepreneur-malina-simone-bacon-to-speak-at-ball-state-university Malina Simone Bacon, co-founder of the Indianapolis-based cultural development firm and creative agency “GANGGANG,” will be a featured speaker at Ball State University from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Pruis Hall. This event is free and open to the public. Sat, 06 Apr 2024 12:50:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/ball-state-university-announces-events-for-womens-week-2024 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/03/ball-state-university-announces-events-for-womens-week-2024 Women’s Week 2024—Ball State University’s annual celebration of women's achievements and contributions to society—will be March 25-29. The celebration, organized by Ball State’s Department of Women’s, Gender, and African American Studies (WGAS), will be marked with numerous free events at the University. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:30:54 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/max-fraser-to-discuss-family-migrations-to-midwest-student-history-conference-speaker https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/max-fraser-to-discuss-family-migrations-to-midwest-student-history-conference-speaker Ball State University’s Department of History will host Dr. Max Fraser, assistant professor of American history at the University of Miami, as the keynote speaker for the 27th annual Student History Conference on Feb. 23. Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:19:23 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-university-planetarium-hosting-full-slate-of-free-activities-leading-up-to-total-eclipse https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/02/ball-state-university-planetarium-hosting-full-slate-of-free-activities-leading-up-to-total-eclipse Ball State University’s Charles W. Brown Planetarium—Indiana’s largest planetarium—will host a full slate of free activities in anticipation of Muncie’s first solar eclipse in more than 1,000 years. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:27:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2024-schedule-of-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/multicultural-center-announces-unity-week-2024-schedule-of-events Ball State University’s Multicultural Center has announced the schedule of events for its annual Unity Week, which kicks off on Monday, Jan. 15—the official observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday this year. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 17:52:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/ball-state-university-arts-alive-series-presents-renowned-costume-designer-dede-ayite https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2024/01/ball-state-university-arts-alive-series-presents-renowned-costume-designer-dede-ayite Award-winning costume designer Dede Ayite will be a featured speaker Jan. 18 as part of Ball State University’s annual Arts Alive series, presented by the University’s College of Fine Arts (CFA). The event, which will be free and open to the public, starts at 7 p.m. in Recital Hall (AR 217) in the Fine Arts Building. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 21:12:51 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/12/ball-state-university-honors-more-than-1200-graduates-in-fall-2023-commencement-ceremony https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/12/ball-state-university-honors-more-than-1200-graduates-in-fall-2023-commencement-ceremony Ball State University conferred more than 1,200 doctoral, specialist, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees in its Fall 2023 Commencement ceremony on Saturday. Sat, 16 Dec 2023 18:33:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/charlene-fletcher-to-discuss-19th-century-black-history-as-guest-lecturer-at-ball-state-university https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/charlene-fletcher-to-discuss-19th-century-black-history-as-guest-lecturer-at-ball-state-university Dr. Charlene Fletcher, an assistant professor of history at Butler University, will discuss Black women and confinement in the 19th century as a guest lecturer on Nov. 2 at Ball State University. Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:09:21 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/author-alicia-williams-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-2023-writer-in-residence https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/author-alicia-williams-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-2023-writer-in-residence Ball State University is welcoming award-winning author Alicia D. Williams to campus this Fall as its second guest author for the University’s Writer-in-Residence program. Tue, 24 Oct 2023 13:14:03 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/victoria-arlen-to-speak-at-ball-state-as-part-of-letterman-lecture-series https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/victoria-arlen-to-speak-at-ball-state-as-part-of-letterman-lecture-series Author, Paralympic gold medalist, ESPN host and reporter, and motivational speaker Victoria Arlen will be the next featured speaker in the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series at Ball State University. Ms. Arlen’s lecture is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Nov. 6 at Pruis Hall on Ball State’s campus. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 13:00:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/arquettes-serving-as-visiting-experts-in-residence-for-media-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/10/arquettes-serving-as-visiting-experts-in-residence-for-media-at-ball-state Actors and producers David and Christina Arquette are spending two weeks on the campus of Ball State University this Fall semester as the first Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Visiting Experts in Residence for Media. Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:18:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/doma-showcases-contemporary-new-york-abstract-artist-debbie-ma https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/doma-showcases-contemporary-new-york-abstract-artist-debbie-ma The David Owsley Museum of Art (DOMA) at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., will display a selection of paintings by New York artist Debbie Ma from Sept. 28 through Dec. 21, 2023. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 20:39:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/comedy-duo-john-mulaney-and-pete-davidson-to-perform-at-emens-auditorium https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/09/comedy-duo-john-mulaney-and-pete-davidson-to-perform-at-emens-auditorium Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. ET Friday, Sept. 15, for comedy duo John Mulaney and Pete Davidson’s Oct. 7 performance at Ball State University’s Emens Auditorium. Tickets for the 7 p.m. performance will be available through the Emens box office, online at Ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 765-285-1539. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:42:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/ball-state-university-honors-nearly-3000-graduates-in-spring-commencement-ceremony https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/05/ball-state-university-honors-nearly-3000-graduates-in-spring-commencement-ceremony Ball State University on Saturday celebrated its Class of 2023 with a traditional Spring Commencement ceremony held on the Old Quad. The University conferred nearly 3,000 doctoral, specialist, master’s, and baccalaureate degrees for its Spring 2023 graduates. Sat, 06 May 2023 19:41:04 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/david-letterman-returning-to-ball-state-for-premiere-of-original-documentary https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/04/david-letterman-returning-to-ball-state-for-premiere-of-original-documentary The University will present the documentary, “Clear Reception,” at 7 p.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, at Emens Auditorium on Ball State’s campus. Following the screening of the film, Mr. Letterman will conduct a Q&A with two Ball State graduates who served as director and producer of the piece, respectively. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 23:43:41 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/david-arquette-to-speak-at-ball-state-as-part-of-david-letterman-distinguished-lecture-series https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/david-arquette-to-speak-at-ball-state-as-part-of-david-letterman-distinguished-lecture-series Multi-talented actor and producer David Arquette will be the next featured speaker in the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series at Ball State University. Mr. Arquette is scheduled to speak at 7 p.m. on April 10 at Pruis Hall on the Ball State campus. Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:22:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-to-host-public-tours-of-affordable-indianapolis-duplex-designed-by-cap-students https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ball-state-to-host-public-tours-of-affordable-indianapolis-duplex-designed-by-cap-students Ball State University’s R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning (CAP) is hosting free public tours of an affordable, net-zero energy, eco-friendly duplex family home in Indianapolis designed by a team of Ball State’s CAP students and faculty. Tue, 21 Mar 2023 13:12:16 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/new-york-times-bestselling-author-to-speak-at-ball-state-university-march-20 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/new-york-times-bestselling-author-to-speak-at-ball-state-university-march-20 The New York Times best-selling author Kathryn Aalto—a landscape historian, garden designer, and teacher—will speak at Ball State University on March 20. The presentation, free and open to the public, starts at 5 p.m. in Room 175 of the Art and Journalism Building on the University’s Muncie campus. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:56:50 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ethan-whitehead-guest-lecture-in-sustainability-series-announces-inaugural-event https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/03/ethan-whitehead-guest-lecture-in-sustainability-series-announces-inaugural-event The inaugural event of the Ethan Whitehead Guest Lecture in Sustainability series is scheduled for March 20 at Ball State University. The guest lecturer is Dr. Billy Fleming, the Wilks Family Director of the Ian L. McHarg Center in the Weitzman School of Design. Dr. Fleming is a senior fellow with Data for Progress and co-director of the “Climate + Community Project.” Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:48:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/01/ball-state-announces-unity-week-2023-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2023/01/ball-state-announces-unity-week-2023-events Ball State University’s Multicultural Center has announced the schedule of events for Unity Week 2023, which kicks off on Jan. 16—this year’s official observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:20:29 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/stedman-graham-to-speak-at-ball-state-as-part-of-letterman-lecture-series https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/09/stedman-graham-to-speak-at-ball-state-as-part-of-letterman-lecture-series New York Times bestselling author, educator, business advisor, and Ball State University graduate Stedman Graham ’89 will be the next featured speaker in the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series at Ball State. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 13:16:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-miller-college-of-business-hosting-cutting-edge-conversations-april-13 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/04/ball-state-miller-college-of-business-hosting-cutting-edge-conversations-april-13 Ball State University’s Miller College of Business is back on April 13 with its latest installment of “Cutting Edge Conversations.” This free, virtual program is an opportunity to hear from three innovative professors, who offer their thoughts and research on three different issues discussed today on social media, in newspapers, and on the airwaves. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:09:48 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/03/john-quinones-to-speak-at-ball-state-as-part-of-letterman-lecture-series https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/03/john-quinones-to-speak-at-ball-state-as-part-of-letterman-lecture-series Award-winning broadcast journalist and author John Quiñones will be the next featured speaker in the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series at Ball State University, at 7 p.m. on April 11 at Pruis Hall Wed, 30 Mar 2022 13:15:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/03/bruce-berger-karla-gower-schranz-distinguished-lectureship-event https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/03/bruce-berger-karla-gower-schranz-distinguished-lectureship-event Two of America’s preeminent experts in public relations are the centerpiece of the upcoming 2022 Vernon C. Schranz Distinguished Lectureship event, presented by Ball State University’s School of Journalism and Strategic Communication. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:46:26 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/01/unity-week-2022-offers-free-social-cultural-educational-events-for-all https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2022/01/unity-week-2022-offers-free-social-cultural-educational-events-for-all Ball State University’s Multicultural Center has announced the schedule of events for Unity Week 2022, which kicks off on Jan. 17—the official observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:00:46 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/12/ball-state-university-honors-2021-fall-graduates-with-two-ceremonies https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/12/ball-state-university-honors-2021-fall-graduates-with-two-ceremonies Ball State University held two in-person Commencement ceremonies on Saturday to honor about 1,500 Fall 2021 graduates. Sat, 18 Dec 2021 19:32:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/09/grammy-oscar-winner-tiara-thomas-returning-to-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/09/grammy-oscar-winner-tiara-thomas-returning-to-ball-state Grammy and Oscar award-winning singer-songwriter Tiara Thomas, a 2012 Ball State University graduate, is returning to Ball State as the next guest in the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:52:00 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/09/public-events-schedule-set-for-writer-in-residence-ashley-c-ford https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/09/public-events-schedule-set-for-writer-in-residence-ashley-c-ford Ball State University today announced the public events schedule for Ashley C. Ford, the University’s Fall 2021 Writer-In-Residence. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:55:54 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/03/cohen-peace-conference-highlights https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2021/03/cohen-peace-conference-highlights President Geoffrey S. Mearns and Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour will participate in a town hall discussion April 10 as part of the fourth-annual Benjamin V. Cohen Peace Conference. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:04:52 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/12/activist-to-discuss-legacy-of-landmark-civil-rights-case-as-part-of-mlk-day https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2020/12/activist-to-discuss-legacy-of-landmark-civil-rights-case-as-part-of-mlk-day Activist Cheryl Brown Henderson will discuss the legacy of the landmark desegregation Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance. Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:23:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2019/12/university-welcomes-new-alumni https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2019/12/university-welcomes-new-alumni Ball State University conferred more than 1,500 degrees at Fall Commencement in Worthen Arena. Sat, 14 Dec 2019 18:57:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2019/10/author-and-journalist-don-yaeger-to-speak-about-leadership-at-ball-state-on-october-21 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2019/10/author-and-journalist-don-yaeger-to-speak-about-leadership-at-ball-state-on-october-21 Author, journalist and business leadership coach Don Yaeger to speak at Pruis Hall on October 21 as a part of the Excellence in Leadership speaker series. The event, which starts at 7 p.m., is free and open to the public. Mon, 14 Oct 2019 20:05:26 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2019/10/writer-and-curator-to-discuss-intersection-of-race-art-and-social-media https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2019/10/writer-and-curator-to-discuss-intersection-of-race-art-and-social-media Kimberly Drew will visit Ball State on October 16 as part of the Fred Meyer Cultural Policy and Arts Advocacy Lecture Series. Fri, 17 Jan 2020 18:55:30 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2019/9/ball-state-alumni-share-the-history-they-lived-in-their-efforts-to-end-the-vietnam-war https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2019/9/ball-state-alumni-share-the-history-they-lived-in-their-efforts-to-end-the-vietnam-war Alumni of the Ball State University chapter of the Vietnam Moratorium Committee (VMC) will share their history of student activism with today’s students and anyone else who would like to know more about peaceful efforts to end the Vietnam War 50 years ago. Fri, 27 Sep 2019 13:11:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2018/10/espn-reporter-to-visit-campus https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2018/10/espn-reporter-to-visit-campus ESPN reporter and play-by-play commentator Holly Rowe will visit Ball State University October 22 to speak on “Working and Living with Passion and Purpose.” Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:04:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2018/1/civil-rights-attorney-speaks-january-16-as-part-of-unity-week https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2018/1/civil-rights-attorney-speaks-january-16-as-part-of-unity-week Jasmine Rand, an attorney for the families of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown, will deliver a “Modern Civil Rights Movement” keynote of Ball State University’s 38th annual Unity Week 2018. Wed, 10 Jan 2018 22:18:19 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2017/12/original-radio-play-set-for-dec-15 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2017/12/original-radio-play-set-for-dec-15 Indiana Public Radio is presenting an original radio play “A Christmas Truce” written by playwriting professor Tom Horan at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at Sursa Performance Hall. Horan’s drama tells the story of a World War I ceasefire on Christmas Day. Mon, 18 Dec 2017 19:24:00 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2017/9/civil-rights-activist-angela-davis-headlines-fall-speaker-lineup https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2017/9/civil-rights-activist-angela-davis-headlines-fall-speaker-lineup Activist, academic and author Angela Davis visits Ball State on Sept. 22. Her presentation is part of the university’s annual lineup of speakers, which also includes young activists Julissa Arce and Alex Sheen and historian Abby Smith Rumsey. Thu, 04 Aug 2022 19:22:49 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2017/8/jesse-tyler-ferguson-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-guest-artist https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2017/8/jesse-tyler-ferguson-to-visit-ball-state-university-as-guest-artist Five-time Emmy-nominated actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson will visit Ball State University this fall as a visiting guest artist. Ferguson, who portrays the character of Mitchell Pritchett on ABC’s award-winning sitcom “Modern Family,” will visit campus Dec. 1-3. Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:21:41 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/9/espn-anchor-johnny-cupcakes-founder-best-selling-author-lined-up-to-speak-on-campus-this-fall https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/9/espn-anchor-johnny-cupcakes-founder-best-selling-author-lined-up-to-speak-on-campus-this-fall ESPN’s John Anderson is among the notable speakers coming to campus as part of the fall speakers series. Wed, 07 Jun 2017 20:48:24 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/4/tech-exec-to-speak-at-spring-commencement https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/4/tech-exec-to-speak-at-spring-commencement Ball State alumnus Scott McCorkle, CEO of Salesforce’s Marketing Cloud, will be the Spring Commencement speaker. Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:04:32 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/1/actor-entrepreneurs-futurist-among-spring-speakers https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/1/actor-entrepreneurs-futurist-among-spring-speakers Diversity activist and co-star of “Breaking Bad” RJ Mitte and entrepreneur and philanthropist Sheila C. Johnson are among the speakers at Ball State this spring. Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:31:26 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/1/former-naacp-president-to-speak-as-part-of-unity-week https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2016/1/former-naacp-president-to-speak-as-part-of-unity-week Former NAACP President Benjamin Jealous will speak at Ball State about “The Forgotten Origins and Consequences of Race in America” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20. His speech in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day is one of the events during the university’s Unity Week, Jan. 18-23. Mon, 11 Jan 2016 19:13:51 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/12/commencement-to-feature-retired-american-cancer-society-ceo https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/12/commencement-to-feature-retired-american-cancer-society-ceo John Seffrin, a Ball State graduate who recently retired as CEO of the American Cancer Society, will be the main speaker for December Commencement. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 18:43:43 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/3/papa-johns-founder-to-speak-at-spring-commencement https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/3/papa-johns-founder-to-speak-at-spring-commencement John Schnatter, a 1983 Ball State graduate and founder and CEO of Papa John’s Pizza, will speak and receive an honorary degree at the university’s Spring Commencement. Tue, 17 Mar 2015 15:58:04 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/2/laverne-cox-and-rainn-wilson-to-speak-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/2/laverne-cox-and-rainn-wilson-to-speak-at-ball-state Two rising members of television and movie entertainment will visit Ball State as part of Excellence in Leadership series. Wed, 04 Feb 2015 20:43:17 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/1/mlkdayunityweek https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2015/1/mlkdayunityweek The MLK Speaker series featuring Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, set for January 20, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. in Pruis Hall has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. Thu, 03 Dec 2015 13:48:53 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/8/pulitzer-prize-winner-run-dmc-rapper-among-speakers-at-ball-state-this-fall https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/8/pulitzer-prize-winner-run-dmc-rapper-among-speakers-at-ball-state-this-fall A Pulitzer Prize recipient and the former front man of Run-DMC are among the speakers coming to campus this fall. Tue, 02 Sep 2014 12:00:51 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/congressman-luke-messer-to-speak-at-commencement https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/congressman-luke-messer-to-speak-at-commencement Luke Messer, congressman for Indiana's sixth district, a 19-county region of east central and southeastern Indiana, will deliver the address at Ball State University's annual Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. Wed, 07 Sep 2016 17:04:31 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/global-education-leader-to-speak https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/4/global-education-leader-to-speak Yong Zhou, director of the Institute for Global and Online Education at the University of Oregon, will speak about innovative education models in the age of globalization during an address at 7 p.m. in Emens Auditorium on the Ball State campus. Fri, 18 Apr 2014 15:02:11 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/1/prominent-speakers-to-visit-campus https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/1/prominent-speakers-to-visit-campus Higher education experts Jeff Selingo and Rich DeMillo are among the prominent speakers visiting Ball State University this spring. The schedule also includes philanthropist Lauren Bush Lauren, ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen and Letterman Series lecturers Eric King Watts and Manjula Talreja. Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:28:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/1/coach-carter-to-speak-jan-21-at-ball-state-in-honor-of-mlk-jr-day https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2014/1/coach-carter-to-speak-jan-21-at-ball-state-in-honor-of-mlk-jr-day Mon, 13 Jan 2014 15:21:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/9/fall-speaker-line-up-touches-all-interests https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/9/fall-speaker-line-up-touches-all-interests A notable broadcast journalist, legendary basketball coach and A-list film star are among those headlining this fall's line-up of speakers coming to Ball State University. Mon, 16 Sep 2013 19:14:38 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/3/leader-in-education-research-to-speak-at-pruis https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/3/leader-in-education-research-to-speak-at-pruis The 2013 Emens Distinguished Professor Lecture Series welcomes Robert Marzano, co-founder and CEO of Marzano Research Laboratory (MRL), to speak at 7 p.m. April 2 in Pruis Hall at Ball State University. Marzano's research addresses current issues in teacher evaluation and best practices that lead to student achievement in the classroom. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:45:58 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/1/pro-who-inspired-moneyball-among-spring-speakers https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/1/pro-who-inspired-moneyball-among-spring-speakers A baseball executive featured in the book and movie “Moneyball” is among several prominent speakers visiting Ball State this spring. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:13:45 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/1/pulitzer-prize-winner-to-speak-at-unity-week https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2013/1/pulitzer-prize-winner-to-speak-at-unity-week Eugene Robinson, one of the nation' s most remarkable storytellers, will speak about race relations and diversity issues in today's society in honor of Unity Week and Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Ball State. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:13:59 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/11/ball-state-universitys-glass-program-to-host-visiting-glass-artist-lecture https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/11/ball-state-universitys-glass-program-to-host-visiting-glass-artist-lecture Ball State University's Department of Art will offer a visiting glass artist lecture at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 in the Art and Journalism Building, Room 225, followed by a glass demonstration at the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 18:26:55 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/10/ticket-distribution-process-for-a-conversation-with-david-letterman-and-oprah-winfrey https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/10/ticket-distribution-process-for-a-conversation-with-david-letterman-and-oprah-winfrey Ticket Distribution Process for ‘A Conversation with David Letterman and Oprah Winfrey’ Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:13:16 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/10/a-conversation-with-david-letterman-and-oprah-winfrey-scheduled-for-nov-26 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/10/a-conversation-with-david-letterman-and-oprah-winfrey-scheduled-for-nov-26 Ball State University alumnus and CBS "Late Show" host David Letterman will return to campus on November 26 for a conversation with media icon, philanthropist Oprah Winfrey Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:17:20 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/9/presidential-advisers-to-debate-oct-1-as-part-of-fall-speakers-lineup-at-ball-state https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/9/presidential-advisers-to-debate-oct-1-as-part-of-fall-speakers-lineup-at-ball-state Robert Gibbs, a longtime adviser to President Obama, and Liz Cheney, former counselor to President George W. Bush, are among the prominent speakers coming to campus this fall. Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:42:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/2/speakers-topics-range-from-globalism-to-education-entertainment-to-storytelling https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/2/speakers-topics-range-from-globalism-to-education-entertainment-to-storytelling Speakers from across the country will come to Ball State this spring, providing the campus community with new ideas on a variety of topics. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:18:33 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/1/noted-political-analyst-to-highlight-ball-states-unity-week https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2012/1/noted-political-analyst-to-highlight-ball-states-unity-week Ball State's annual Unity Week activities will include distinguished political analyst Michelle Bernard, a commemorative concert and other events. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:05:06 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/10/renowned-educators-to-discuss-how-to-be-an-effective-and-successful-teacher https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/10/renowned-educators-to-discuss-how-to-be-an-effective-and-successful-teacher Harry and Rosemary Wong, two of the most sought-after speakers in education, will hold a free informational seminar, “How to Be an Effective and Successful Teacher,” from 8:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Oct. 19, in Emens Auditorium. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:47:13 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/9/ceo-of-be-the-change-nonprofit-for-issuebased-campaigns-to-deliver-mcgovern-lecture https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/9/ceo-of-be-the-change-nonprofit-for-issuebased-campaigns-to-deliver-mcgovern-lecture The Department of Physiology and Health Science is presenting its annual McGovern Lecture at 7 p.m. Sept. 28 in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Ballroom. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:37:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/9/panel-to-examine-broadbands-role-in-growing-the-economy https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/9/panel-to-examine-broadbands-role-in-growing-the-economy Economic and regulatory policies impacting both the telecommunications industry and consumers will be analyzed by several national experts during the annual Digital Policy Institute conference on Sept. 15. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:43:10 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/9/ball-state-to-observe-10th-anniversary-of-911-with-series-of-commemorative-events https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/9/ball-state-to-observe-10th-anniversary-of-911-with-series-of-commemorative-events From Sept. 9 to 11, Ball State University invites the community to participate in a series of free on-campus events honoring the memory of those who lost their lives on 9/11. The highlight of the weekend's events will be a presentation by 9/11 survivor Michelle Rosado at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 in Pruis Hall. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:36:14 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/8/presidential-adviser-axelrod-bestseller-walls-among-speakers-at-ball-state-this-fall https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/8/presidential-adviser-axelrod-bestseller-walls-among-speakers-at-ball-state-this-fall Presidential advisor David Axelrod and TV journalist Laura Ling, who was detained and sentenced to prison by North Korean authorities in 2009, are among those scheduled to speak at Ball State this fall. Best-selling author Jeannette Walls also will discuss "The Glass Castle," this year's freshman common reader, and NBC News correspondent Bob Dotson is the semester's guest for the David Letterman Distinguished Professional Lecture and Workshop Series. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/entrepreneurs-to-provide-behindthescenes-look-into-fox-head-clothing https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/4/entrepreneurs-to-provide-behindthescenes-look-into-fox-head-clothing Decades after founding what is now one of the best-selling youth oriented clothing lines in the world, Josie and Geoff Fox visit campus April 12 to share their tips on being successful entrepreneurs. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 18:01:37 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/journalist-to-discuss-impact-of-global-water-crisis-at-march-22-lecture https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/3/journalist-to-discuss-impact-of-global-water-crisis-at-march-22-lecture Journalist J. Carl Ganter will speak about the global water crisis at the 2011 Bracken Environmental Lecture Series. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 20:27:57 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/1/spring-speakers-cover-topics-from-civil-rights-to-cinema-football-to-fashion https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2011/1/spring-speakers-cover-topics-from-civil-rights-to-cinema-football-to-fashion A social justice champion who once sued the president of the United States to keep her seat on the U.S. Civil Rights Commission leads off the series of spring 2011 speakers at Ball State, a list that also includes alumna and Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts, Indianapolis Colts head coach Jim Caldwell, Hollywood producer Michael Uslan and Native American artist Michael Naranjo. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 19:43:12 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/11/teachers-college-hosts-indiana-school-transformation-conference-nov-11 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/11/teachers-college-hosts-indiana-school-transformation-conference-nov-11 The Indiana School Transformation Conference Nov. 11 at Ball State will feature Douglas Reeves, a Harvard University professor and founder of The Leadership and Learning Center, as its keynote presenter. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:47:39 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/10/nationally-recognized-expert-on-aging-to-speak-at-ball-states-kirkpatrick-lecture-series https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/10/nationally-recognized-expert-on-aging-to-speak-at-ball-states-kirkpatrick-lecture-series Ball State University welcomes one of the nation’s leading geriatricians, Dr. Walter M. Bortz II, for its annual Kirkpatrick Lecture Series. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:53:28 +0000 https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/9/teachers-college-brings-international-education-expert-andreas-schleicher-to-campus https://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center/archives/2010/9/teachers-college-brings-international-education-expert-andreas-schleicher-to-campus International education expert Andreas Schleicher will speak about the status of the American education system in a global context during a Sept. 9 appearance at Ball State University. Fri, 14 Sep 2012 16:25:46 +0000