University Calendar

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

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

Explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance teaching, research, and creative work. Gain insights and practical skills, explore innovative strategies, and engage in thoughtful conversations about the ethical use of AI in academia. Earn $250 in your Recognized Incentive Activity (RIA) account and a certificate of completion.

Participants will leave with practical tools to educate students on responsible AI use and foster a culture of academic honesty.

The Muncie Excel Center is a high school for adults aged 17 and up. With robust supports including transportation assistance, life coaching, on-site childcare and connections to local college and career opportunities, the Excel Center model aims to partner alongside students to remove whatever barriers have previously prevented them from finishing their high school diploma and open doors to further education and employment.

Join us for the Cardinal Job Fair Prep Session! Katelynn Brady, Assistant Director of the Career Center, will review important tips and tricks for attending the Cardinal Job Fair. We will review elevator pitches, how to build a successful resume, how to approach potential employers with confidence, and so much more!

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

Join us for the weekly Culture Exchange, hosted by the Rinker Center for Global Affairs, where international students share the traditions, customs, and unique experiences of their home countries.

The School of Art is proud to present Checkpoint: Interactive Artworks & Experimental Play , an exhibition by John C. Gonzalez.January 7 to 29, 2026 Exhibition Reception, Gallery Talk and Art Performance: January 7, 4 to 6 p.m.

In this session, you will learn how to navigate Adobe Express, explore its features, consider ways to bring this program into your classrooms and workspaces, and identify how to bring your ideas to life.

As AI adoption accelerates, the demand for qualified professionals who can build, operate, and optimize AI infrastructure has never been higher. Are you ready to validate your expertise?

Single subject (or single case) research is vital in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, but it can be tricky to search by topic for articles which use this research design. Join this webinar to learn how to identify single subject research articles, and how to use specialized techniques in the University Libraries’ databases and find the research you need.

Ball State University’s Office of Immersive Learning is pleased to accept proposals for the financial support of immersive learning projects.The Provost Immersive Learning Pilot Projects/One-Time Grant program provides financial support for one-time immersive learning projects or pilot projects that have not been funded before. Applications for this grant are submitted by the proposed project’s faculty mentor and must be approved by the applicant’s department chair and college dean.

Ball State University’s Office of Immersive Learning is pleased to accept proposals for the financial support of immersive learning projects.The Provost Immersive Learning Sustained grant program is intended to support academic departments in setting up a process for ongoing Immersive Learning experiences for students. Examples of such courses include the immersive learning sections for the Digital Literary Review, Fine Focus, and Schools within the Context of Community, among others. After completing a pilot project, academic colleges and departments may apply for up to three years of support to fully integrate the immersive class or course section into the sponsoring department or college’s curriculum and budget.Following this three-year integration period, it is expected that the Immersive Learning course or section of that course supported by this program will become a regular offering in the department’s curriculum, under a designated immersive learning course number and section.

Ball State University Track & Field at Meyo Invitational - Loftus Sports Center Location: South Bend, Ind.

Ball State University Track & Field at PNC Lenny Lyles Invite - Norton Sports & Learning Center Location: Louisville, KY

In this interactive workshop, you'll discover the fundamentals of prompt engineering, get hands-on experience with Ball State's range of AI tools, and uncover helpful tips and tricks to maximize your results with the latest AI technologies.

Join us for a fun, kid-friendly tour of the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse, and create your own painting of flowers and plants! This event is co-sponsored with the Muncie Public Library, as a part of their Big Read program. To learn more about the Big Read, head over to the MPL website.

Join us for a day of art, reading, and plants at the Rinard Orchid Greenhouse and Nature Lab. In collaboration with the Muncie Public Library's Big Read program, we are offering guided tours of the greenhouse and an opportunity to be inspired by our orchids and tropical plants to create your own masterpiece.

Ball State University Men's Basketball at Toledo TV: ESPN+ Radio: WMUN 92.5 FM / 1340 AM or WMUN App Streaming Video: https://www.espn.com/search/_/type/upcoming/o/watch/q/Ball State Streaming Audio: https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/index.cfm?stationCallSign=WMUN Location: Toledo, Ohio

Ball State University Men's Swimming and Diving vs Valparaiso University Location: Muncie, IN, Lewellen Aquatic Center

Ball State University Men's Tennis at University of Dayton Location: Dayton, OH

Ball State University Women's Tennis at University of Notre Dame Location: South Bend, Ind.

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

Grant supporting tenure-track faculty's international travel in pursuit of creative and academic activities

Grant supporting humanistic and creative pursuits

Grant supporting preliminary research

Ball State University Women's Tennis at Navy Location: Annapolis, Md.

Ball State University Women's Basketball at Kent State University Radio: WMUN 92.5 FM/1340 AM Location: Kent, OH

Ball State University Men's Swimming and Diving at Butler Invitational Location: Fishers, IN

If you would like to talk about a course or unit redesign (or simply talk about teaching), with talented and beyond-inexperienced peers, this faculty development seminar is for you. Applications are due by January 14.

Please join the College of Architecture and Planning for a lecture by William (Bill) Taft, Director of Interurban at the Sagamore Institute. In his talk, Reviving Disinvested Places, Economies, and Communities, Taft will examine the lasting impacts of deindustrialization and explore how grassroots, incremental, and design-informed approaches can help communities rebuild around their unique local assets and identities.

This session will introduce you to Workday Learning and its core features.

This workshop is packed with essential information about the research process to help you get started with your thesis project. Learn about research tools and strategies that will help you gather sources for your literature review. You’ll also find out how to get the most out of databases such as Dissertations and Theses Global, and Web of Science (which covers science, social sciences, and humanities content).

This presentation intends to tackle the three most common questions asked about acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Through these questions, you’ll learn a little about the history, how it works, and how it can help you.

Students who registered for the 3MT Competition will participate in a preliminary round to determine the top 10 finalists!

You must register to attend this event.

Miller College of Business invites you to join us for the Bryan Dean Forum featuring Jim Schacht, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility, Cummins and CEO of The Cummins Foundation, Inc. Mr. Schacht will give a lecture titled, "How Companies Can Be a Force for Good." A reception will immediately follow the lecture. The Bryan Dean Forum aims to provide leading-edge insights supporting our faculty in reimagining business education and to expose our students to prominent thought leaders. The series will clarify the challenges ahead for business and business education and provide inspiration and guidance for our journey of change.

Join us for the weekly Culture Exchange, hosted by the Rinker Center for Global Affairs, where international students share the traditions, customs, and unique experiences of their home countries.

Students who registered for the 3MT Competition will participate in a preliminary round to determine the top 10 finalists!

Join us for a talk from Jeffrey Gibson, the first Indigenous artist to represent the United States with a solo presentation in the national pavilion. Free and open to the public.