Events Listed As Academics

The School of Art is proud to present Object as Conceptual Workbook, an exhibition by Michael Lorsung and Duane McDiarmid.

Connecting your students to course resources has never been easier! Ball State University Libraries' Reading Lists application, now featuring a new, easier-to-use interface, gives students simple access to course reserve materials—full-text articles, e-books, Open Educational Resources, streaming music and video, and more. Library staff work behind the scenes to add and activate the resources that instructors select. The best part? The Reading Lists app connects directly with your Canvas course navigation menu. We received a number of positive comments from instructors who have utilized Reading Lists to provide affordable course materials to students taking on-campus and virtual courses. Join one of our upcoming online sessions for an overview of how Reading Lists can enhance your teaching.

The School of Art is proud to present Object as Conceptual Workbook, an exhibition by Michael Lorsung and Duane McDiarmid.

Join us for the Ball State Sales and Digital Marketing Career Fair, an exciting event where you can explore a wide range of career opportunities in the sales and digital marketing industry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this fair is the perfect place to connect with top employers and discover your next big opportunity.

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).

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

The School of Art is proud to present Object as Conceptual Workbook, an exhibition by Michael Lorsung and Duane McDiarmid.

Kyleigh Hublar is a proud graduate of Ball State’s Entrepreneurship program (2017), MBA (2019), and proud former Charlie Cardinal. After her MBA, Kyleigh joined the East Central ISBDC, first as an intern and then as a Business Advisor. She loved supporting and guiding others through business decisions to help see their dreams become a reality. She then served as Assistant Director for the Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute at BSU and gained new insights, certifications, and skills. Today she serves as the Executive Director for a local nonprofit and makerspace in her hometown, Maker13, where she utilizes her background in theater, business education, and the skills she developed through her time at Ball State.

The Ball State University Libraries subscribes to New York Times All Access. Ball State faculty, staff, and students now have access to much more than just the news, including things like games and recipes. And you will still have access to the New York Times back to 1851. This workshop will provide information about setting up your access to New York Times All Access, tips and tricks as well as finding historical articles using the TimesMachine.

What does it mean to be professional? In this highly interactive workshop, you will learn about professional communication, judgment, dress, and organizational culture based on feedback from employers.

Characterizing the Function/Dysfunction Switch of MitoNEET

The online database RILM Abstracts of Music Literature is an essential source within music research. Yet, because it often provides only titles and summaries for articles (and not full text), utilizing it can be a daunting prospect for beginners. In this 30-minute session, learn all the basics you need to get started using RILM Abstracts in your music research.

** Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been rescheduled to April 1st. 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.”

This scholarship is for students participating in a high-impact practice course (undergraduate research, immersive learning, or diverse perspectives) at Ball State. Typical awards will be up to $500.

This scholarship is for students participating in study abroad at Ball State. Awards will be up to $1000.

The School of Art is proud to present Object as Conceptual Workbook, an exhibition by Michael Lorsung and Duane McDiarmid.

Are you new to built environment research, starting a new degree program, or just beginning a project and not sure where to start? Then this workshop is for you! Learn how to get started with research topics in architecture, construction management, historic preservation, interior design, urban design, or urban planning. Tools covered will include OneSearch, article databases, interlibrary loan, and document delivery.

This virtual information session will review the roles and responsibilities of school counselors in today's education settings. We will also discuss the education and license requirements for the Master of Arts in School Counseling program and how the masters degree program at Ball State fulfills this requirement. We will also discuss the program's recent recognition by the American School Counseling Association and what ti means for graduates' professional qualifications.

Interested in how you can integrate creativity, environmental care, social justice, technology, and place-making? Join the Department of Landscape Architecture (College of Architecture & Planning) for a virtual information session for prospective graduate students interested in the dynamic and exciting discipline of landscape architecture!

Critical thinking and teamwork are consistently ranked as two of the top skills employers look for in interns and new hires. In this highly interactive session, you will develop and utilize critical thinking strategies to solve a problem.

Whether you are new to campus or are looking for a refresher this session will help you get oriented to finding and using resources in the Architecture Library. We’ll cover navigating the library space, finding books in the library, exploring the print magazine collection, and options for getting help using the library and library resources.

The School of Art is proud to present Object as Conceptual Workbook, an exhibition by Michael Lorsung and Duane McDiarmid.

Whether you are new to campus or are looking for a refresher this session will help you get oriented to finding and using resources in the Architecture Library. We’ll cover navigating the library space, finding books in the library, exploring the print magazine collection, and options for getting help using the library and library resources.

Learn about a variety of opportunities to get involved on campus. The focus will be on Miller College of Business organizations. Join us in the Whitinger Building hallways.

Join us for a virtual session to explore the Master of Urban Design (MUD) program, a one-year, STEM-designated post-professional degree focused on public-centered interdisciplinary urban design.

Led by Dr. Scott Hall, this workshop explores the value of genuinely seeking to understand differing, often polarizing perspectives and includes ideas for how to help students experience and learn from such an exploration.

The School of Art is proud to present Object as Conceptual Workbook, an exhibition by Michael Lorsung and Duane McDiarmid.

Students learn and thrive with a solid classroom culture and a mutual understanding of expectations. Misaligned expectations between students and instructors can lead to an unsteady classroom culture, disruptions, and worsened learning outcomes. In this Lunch & Learn, your colleagues and campus experts will share strategies to prevent classroom disruptions and manage them when they happen.

Learn about theatre and dance resources available through Ball State University Libraries. We’ll take a look at print resources like books and playscripts and also explore online databases like Digital Theatre+ and International Bibliography of Theatre and Dance. Develop search strategies and learn to evaluate sources in this informative workshop!

Mark Roseland is a professor of Sustainable Community Solutions at Arizona State University and is author of the book "Towards Sustainable Communities". He will discuss community asset frameworks and their use in creating sustainable communities.

Please join us for this livestreaming presentation of the University Libraries’ resources and services for online students. As an online student at Ball State, you have access to the full range of library resources and services, including database access, course reserves, interlibrary loan, and research assistance.

Last chance to register! Join the College of Architecture and Planning for an on-line information session to learn more about the 2-year or 3-year M.Arch program.

The School of Art is proud to present Object as Conceptual Workbook, an exhibition by Michael Lorsung and Duane McDiarmid.

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’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.

Join us for an opportunity to hear more about how our graduate program can help you meet your goals!

The Ball State University Libraries subscribes to New York Times All Access. Ball State faculty, staff, and students now have access to much more than just the news, including things like games and recipes. And you will still have access to the New York Times back to 1851. This workshop will provide information about setting up your access to New York Times All Access, tips and tricks as well as finding historical articles using the TimesMachine.

International students, please join us to learn about the services and resources you can use at the Ball State University Libraries. We'll talk about searching for and borrowing books, as well as finding library databases in your field so that you can search for reliable articles on your research topics. We'll also make sure you know about printing options at the libraries and how to borrow laptops and other electronic equipment. Most importantly, we want to make sure you know about the many ways you can get help when you have questions!

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

Join us for a webinar about Ball State's Online Transition to Teaching Program for Elementary Education!

Join us to learn about Ball State's online graduate special education programs!

Critical thinking and teamwork are consistently ranked as two of the top skills employers look for in interns and new hires. In this highly interactive session, you will develop and utilize critical thinking strategies to solve a problem.

Are you looking for resources that you can use to help your students develop their media literacy? In today's world of information overload, misinformation and clickbait, and generative AI, these skills are more important than ever. Join University Libraries for a workshop in which you will learn practical classroom activities to help students evaluate information, identify fake news, acknowledge their own biases, and develop as metaliterate information users.

International students, please join us to learn about the services and resources you can use at the Ball State University Libraries. We'll talk about searching for and borrowing books, as well as finding library databases in your field so that you can search for reliable articles on your research topics. We'll also make sure you know about printing options at the libraries and how to borrow laptops and other electronic equipment. Most importantly, we want to make sure you know about the many ways you can get help when you have questions!

Interested in how you can integrate creativity, environmental care, social justice, technology, and place-making? Join the Department of Landscape Architecture (College of Architecture & Planning) for a virtual information session for prospective graduate students interested in the dynamic and exciting discipline of landscape architecture!

Learn about theatre and dance resources available through Ball State University Libraries. We’ll take a look at print resources like books and playscripts and also explore online databases like Digital Theatre+ and International Bibliography of Theatre and Dance. Develop search strategies and learn to evaluate sources in this informative workshop!

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 90th Annual Student Art Show, running from February 12 to March 15. Come view the work of our talented students for free!

Ronald Fry, PhD, is a co-creator of the Appreciative Inquiry (AI) theory and method, working with groups, organizations and institutions around the world to increase their cooperative capacity in order to engage the whole system in strategic thinking, planning and change.

Learn more about Ball State's online Master's in Information and Communication Science.

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 90th Annual Student Art Show, running from February 12 to March 15. Come view the work of our talented students for free!

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 use specialized techniques in the University Libraries’ databases and find the research you need.

Led by Dr. Robin Blom, participants in this workshop will discuss their experiences based on their positionality/ies in the classroom when teaching diversity topics.

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.

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 90th Annual Student Art Show, running from February 12 to March 15. Come view the work of our talented students for free!

Get to know Title IX reporting requirements for faculty as well as the process that follows a report, including the supportive measures provided.

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 90th Annual Student Art Show, running from February 12 to March 15. Come view the work of our talented students for free!

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 90th Annual Student Art Show, running from February 12 to March 15. Come view the work of our talented students for free!

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.

Learn more about Ball State's programs in Adult and Community Education.

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 90th Annual Student Art Show, running from February 12 to March 15. Come view the work of our talented students for free!

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 90th Annual Student Art Show, running from February 12 to March 15. Come view the work of our talented students for free!

Please join the University Libraries for a livestream presentation for Mac 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.

Critical thinking and teamwork are consistently ranked as two of the top skills employers look for in interns and new hires. In this highly interactive session, you will develop and utilize critical thinking strategies to solve a problem.

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 90th Annual Student Art Show, running from February 12 to March 15. Come view the work of our talented students for free!

When students disclose difficult life events and challenging circumstances, a caring response from faculty can make a real difference. Join faculty colleagues and campus experts in this conversation about engaging with students' well-being in ways that are both sustainable and mindful of your own well-being!

In this hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to OpenRefine, a powerful open-source tool for cleaning and transforming messy data. Attendees will learn how to efficiently explore, tidy, and organize datasets in preparation for analysis and visualization. Whether you’re working with inconsistent data or seeking to streamline your data preparation process, this session will equip you with essential skills and practical experience to make the most of this versatile platform. No prior experience with OpenRefine is required.

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 90th Annual Student Art Show, running from February 12 to March 15. Come view the work of our talented students for free!

How would you describe a leader? Join this interactive workshop to learn about defining leadership, leadership styles, and how you can enhance your own leadership skills.

Learn more about Ball State's online Master's in Educational Administration and Supervision and Principal's license.

Immersive learning brings together student-driven teams guided by faculty mentors to create high-impact learning experiences. Through immersive learning, students earn credit for working collaboratively with businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies to address community challenges. The faculty awards recognize faculty who have led outstanding projects.

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 90th Annual Student Art Show, running from February 12 to March 15. Come view the work of our talented students for free!

Join us to hear from a panel of faculty members about getting published as a graduate student. Our panel of experts will consist of Dr. Thalia Mulvihill (Educational Leadership), Dr. Laura O'Hara (Communication Studies), and Dr. Carolyn Shue (Communication Studies). They will cover writing advice, guidance for turning seminar papers into conference papers, the process for getting an article published in a journal and much more. A librarian from Bracken Library will share resources to help you identify outlets for publication of your work. Library resources will include Ulrichsweb, Web of Science, and other useful sources. Be sure to bring your questions.

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

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 90th Annual Student Art Show, running from February 12 to March 15. Come view the work of our talented students for free!

To receive your degree at the end of this semester, you must apply to graduate by the deadline, even if you don’t plan to attend the commencement ceremony.

Interested in how you can integrate creativity, environmental care, social justice, technology, and place-making? Join the Department of Landscape Architecture (College of Architecture & Planning) for a virtual information session for prospective graduate students interested in the dynamic and exciting discipline of landscape architecture!

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 90th Annual Student Art Show, running from February 12 to March 15. Come view the work of our talented students for free!

The School of Art and The Griner Gallery invites the public to the 90th Annual Student Art Show, running from February 12 to March 15. Come view the work of our talented students for free!

This webinar from the University Libraries is aimed at the graduate student in Applied Behavior Analysis who wants to improve their searching skills beyond the basics. Join us and explore topics like getting the most out of a database thesaurus, best practices for searching effectively and efficiently on your topic, and how to save searches so you can repeat them later. Databases covered include APA PsycInfo, ERIC, and Web of Science.

Shannon Nichol, FASLA, is co-founder of GGN in Seattle. Ms. Nichol holds degrees from the University of Washington and University of Liverpool and has won multiple awards from American Society of Landscape Architects. Her designs include San Francisco’s India Basin Shoreline Park, the Lurie Garden in Chicago, and the Gates Foundation Campus.

In this session, faculty colleagues and experts on campus will share how reflection can improve student success outcomes and engagement in high-impact classrooms. Participants will learn ways to use reflection as a teaching tool and as part of their course design.

Teamwork and collaboration are essential components of a successful immersive learning project. Immersive Learning recognizes a student team that goes above and beyond the requirements of their immersive learning class to produce uncommon results for their partner and our local community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.