University Libraries Calendar

Learn more about the role of Delaware County during the Civil War through reenactment and story-telling and learn about Frank Bracken’s role as reenactor and collector of Civil War materials. Wine and appetizers will be served.

The Architecture Library presents a Research Talk on Making. The talk will take place in Zoom at 12:00pm on Monday, November 10.Join us for a thoughtful discussion on the roles research plays in different ways of making with our panel of speakers from the Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning: Colby Gray, Rod Underwood, Doug Wilson, and Natalie Yates.

This semester, University Libraries invites faculty to join a thought-provoking book club focused on the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for higher education. Across four sessions, we’ll explore a series of books that range from alarmist to optimistic, speculative to practical—each selected to spark reflection, discussion, and dialogue about the role of AI in our personal and professional lives.

This year the Archives and Special Collections put on a display of Steve Bell’s collection. "From the Newsroom to the Classroom: The Life and Lessons of Professor Steve Bell” at the Archives and Special Collections is more than a tribute, it’s a living archive of a journalist whose life and career mirrored the most pivotal moments in American history. The display follows his life through the items Bell and his family donated to the archives and was curated by his granddaughter, Samantha Politinsky, who is the current E. Ruth Dunning Graduate Assistant for the Archives and Special Collections. The exhibit’s first cases trace Bell’s origins, a small-town football player from Iowa who married his high school sweetheart who happened to have a knack for public speaking. His first major story was in Omaha, Nebraska where his Emmy-winning documentary The Outsiders spotlighted high school dropouts. He soon left Omaha to start reporting from New York and Washington.

Take a study paws and connect with a librarian one of our partners to get help with your final projects and unwind with some dogs!

Take a deep dive into children’s literature of the past and compare and contrast the themes and narratives in children’s book of the past with contemporary children’s stories today. Cookies and coffee will also be provided.

This semester, University Libraries invites faculty to join a thought-provoking book club focused on the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for higher education. Across four sessions, we’ll explore a series of books that range from alarmist to optimistic, speculative to practical—each selected to spark reflection, discussion, and dialogue about the role of AI in our personal and professional lives.

This semester, University Libraries invites faculty to join a thought-provoking book club focused on the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for higher education. Across four sessions, we’ll explore a series of books that range from alarmist to optimistic, speculative to practical—each selected to spark reflection, discussion, and dialogue about the role of AI in our personal and professional lives.

Join us for this celebration of Black History Month. This presentation will feature stories about some of the bold and amazing women who made history but were hidden from the history books. The program will include historic photographs, maps, and other resources from local history archives. And there will be plenty of time for audience discussion and recollections!

Explore the architecture of Ball State University, while learning about history-making women who lived, worked, learned and played within the wall of these iconic buildings. Wine and appetizers will be served.