Events Listed As Academics

Adrian Scott Fine is President and CEO for the Los Angeles Conservancy. Mr. Fine, a BUPD graduate, is a 14 -year veteran of the Conservancy, working to protect heritage and historic places in California.

Discover how to find company and industry information for assignments or investing purposes using subscription databases available to Ball State University students, faculty, and staff. Sources include articles and company, stock, and industry reports. Participants will learn about creating lists of company data as well as finding articles and reports. This workshop may be of interest to business students and faculty alike.

Economics provides a powerful toolset of skills that are in high demand in a wide variety of settings. Being sought for these skills can be a double-edged sword, inviting passionate criticism alongside praise and inviting you to other parties’ squabbles. This talk describes some of the unique challenges of economics as rhetoric in the public policy space. Special emphasis will be placed on the forms of communication used by new graduates and the delivery of economic analysis through public presentations and “one-page memos.”

The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships will be holding Fulbright Program Information Sessions.

Learn more about Ball State's online graduate special education programs.

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.

Come learn how to make a polarity map. Polarity mapping enhances discussions by visually balancing opposing viewpoints, preventing tension from escalating due to overemphasis on one side. This method involves defining the goal, identifying opposing poles, and mapping their pros and cons, ensuring all perspectives are acknowledged and fostering constructive dialogue.

Deadline for final project submission for RES 697 Research Paper, CRPR 698 Creative Project, THES 698 Thesis, and DISS 799 Doctor’s Dissertation.

Ready to have fun and relax? Look no further than the Miller College of Business Spring Carnival hosted by the Dean's Student Advisory Council. Hang out with us on April 4th from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on University Green and play games, network, and play volleyball. All students are welcome including newly admitted students for next year. We hope to see you there!

Join us for a virtual information session to learn about Ball State's Emerging Media Design and Development (EMDD) Master's Degree program.

Learn successful strategies which have resulted in faculty publishing refereed articles, getting conference presentation proposals accepted, and securing external funding.

Please join the University Libraries for a livestream presentation for PC users on EndNote, a free citation management software. See how EndNote can help you format citations in your paper, dissertation or thesis. EndNote not only allows you to format citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, it also helps you organize and manage them.

For more than 20 years James Rooney has developed, launched, and led social impact and sustainability strategies and initiatives for domestic and international companies. James currently serves as the first head of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategy for Olo, a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform for the restaurant industry. Before that, James was the first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) leader for Dick’s Sporting Goods, the first Executive Director for the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation, and spent nearly a decade with Microsoft Philanthropies where he lead a variety of global technology, humanitarian response, and community programs. James graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelors of Arts in English and a minor in Journalism and earned a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington’s Evans School of Public Policy and Governance. He also holds a Sustainable Business Certificate from Presidio Graduate School and an Impact Reporting & Measurement for the SDGs Certificate from Duke University.

Can we trust Wikipedia? Can I cite a YouTube video? Is the paper I found on Academia.edu really legit? When anyone can edit a site or upload content, how do I know what information to trust? Join University Libraries for this workshop in which we will learn about evaluating popular online sources.

Join us for an information session to explore the Center for Information and Communication Sciences (CICS) program, hear from faculty, and learn about the benefits of becoming part of our community.

Join us in BL 104 for our Student Recognition Day

Please join us for an opportunity to hear more about how our graduate program can help you meet your goals. Perspective students will have the chance to talk more with graduate faculty, current students, and graduate supervisors to hear a range of perspectives and details about the program, our tracks, courses, graduate assistantships, and professional development programs.

The Whitehead Guest Lecture in Sustainability Series Presents Felix Heisel. Felix is the director of the Circular Construction Lab at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. He is a faculty fellow at the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability and graduate field member in architecture, systems engineering, and matter design computation.

Jennifer Wiese is a mother of four boys with dietary needs. When her eldest son was diagnosed with autism at the age of 8, she discovered that following a gluten- and casein-free diet helped him be a happier, thriving little boy. The hitch was that the gluten-free foods available on grocery store shelves were dry, bland, and very expensive. Jennifer started BeeFree in January 2010 from the desire to feed her kids foods that fit their dietary needs and still tasted great. BeeFree is committed to bringing great tasting treats to anyone while sticking to their gluten, grain, and dairy-free standards. BeeFree is owned and operated in Noblesville, IN and can now be found on Amazon and in grocery stores around the nation.

Book Tour: Angie Estes and Mark Irwin. Wed., April 16th, 11am, Q+A on literary editing and publishing.

Life is messy. Solving complex problems is what social workers do best. If you are interested in a versatile career helping diverse people, organizations, and communities in innovative ways, join us and learn more about the exciting Master of Social Work (MSW) degree at Ball State.While this event is virtual, we will have faculty at the main Muncie campus and Ball State Fishers Center if students would like to attend the information session in person.

Join us for the Immersive Learning Showcase on April 18, 2025 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm in the Student Center Cardinal Hall. Awards will be given including the Immersive Learning Faculty Awards, Immersive Learning Student Team Award, and the Community Partner Award.

Michael Shebek is a Ball State graduate and former standout pitcher for the school's baseball team. Leveraging the skills and discipline he learned at Ball State, Michael went on to become the CEO of multiple U.S.-based companies, including Automatic Pool Covers, Inc. and Cover Care, LLC. In 2000, he acquired Automatic Pool Covers and spearheaded a transformative strategic change that resulted in a remarkable 30-fold revenue increase over the next 25 years, and revolutionized the industry in the process. Michael is a firm believer that when you identify a problem, you might be the first to discover a solution. He shares his approach to problem-solving with a solution-oriented mindset, demonstrating how entrepreneurs can seize opportunities and drive innovation.

Entering its 40th year, the week-long course—the official “basic course” for the International Certified Economic Developer Certification—offers intensive training in the basic concepts, methods, and strategies of economic, industrial, business, entrepreneurial, workforce, and community development. It is a comprehensive educational experience in the theory and practice of holistic approaches to building and sustaining vibrant communities. Upon successful completion, participants join the ranks of over 2,200 alumni serving their communities, counties, regions, and states in capacities ranging from local economic development officials, community developers, consultants, and elected officials.

Entering its 40th year, the week-long course—the official “basic course” for the International Certified Economic Developer Certification—offers intensive training in the basic concepts, methods, and strategies of economic, industrial, business, entrepreneurial, workforce, and community development. It is a comprehensive educational experience in the theory and practice of holistic approaches to building and sustaining vibrant communities. Upon successful completion, participants join the ranks of over 2,200 alumni serving their communities, counties, regions, and states in capacities ranging from local economic development officials, community developers, consultants, and elected officials.