Events Listed As Academics

Online MAE in Educational Administration and Supervision Webinar

6 p.m.

Calendar: Graduate Admissions Calendar

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

Honors College Freshman Convocation

4 p.m.

Calendar: Honors College

Charlie the Cardinal poses by the Ball Honors House sign on Ball State s campus

All Honors College Freshman are encouraged to attend this event!

Conversations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series with Corey Parchman

11 a.m.

Calendar: Miller College of Business

Corey Parchman is a Ball State University alumnus, former NFL wide receiver, entrepreneur, business acquisition advisor, real estate developer, and best-selling author based in Indianapolis. During his athletic career, he played for five NFL franchises and set a 105-yard kickoff return record at Ball State. Today, he leads business acquisition, private equity, and real estate development ventures while supporting early childhood education in underserved communities.

Communication Studies MA Information Session

1 p.m.

Calendar: Graduate Admissions Calendar

Join our current students and graduate faculty via zoom to learn more about the Graduate Program in the Department of Communication Studies, our two tracks: Organizational and Professional Communication and Development and the Classic Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the many impactful outcomes of our program.

Gilman Scholarship Information Sessions

5 p.m.

Calendar: Honors College

Study abroad scholarship for Pell Grant recipients!

Star Party

5 p.m.

Calendars: Anthropology, Criminal Justice and Criminology, College of Sciences and Humanities, English, History, Modern Languages and Classics, Political Science, Psychological Science, Sociology

Where can you go with a humanities or social science degree?Let us show you at the 9th annual Star Party, Tuesday, September 1, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. in Noyer Green!

Gilman Scholarship Information Sessions

5:30 p.m.

Calendar: Honors College

Study abroad scholarship for Pell Grant recipients!

Online Graduate Programs in ABA Webinar

7 p.m.

Calendar: Graduate Admissions Calendar

Register to attend a webinar about Ball State's online graduate special education programs: Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis with an emphasis in Autism Graduate Certificate in Autism

STEM Discovery Party

5 p.m.

Calendars: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, College of Sciences and Humanities, Geological Sciences, Physics and Astronomy

What opportunities are available with a STEM degree?Let us show you at the first annual STEM Discovery Party, Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 5-7 p.m. at Beyerl Hall!

Conversations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series with Lathay Pegues

11 a.m.

Calendar: Miller College of Business

Lathay Pegues is an Indiana University graduate, Regional Emmy Award-winning journalist, and entrepreneur from Muncie, Indiana. After working as a reporter and anchor at television stations across the Midwest, he co-founded JohnTom’s Barbecue Sauce, inspired by his grandfather’s secret family recipe. Since taking the company full-time in 2014, Pegues has expanded the brand into numerous retail stores, and JohnTom’s was named “Best Sauce in Indiana” by Indianapolis Monthly.

Athletic Training Master of Science Information Session

6 p.m.

Are you interested in entering the growing healthcare field of athletic training? Do you want to work with physically active individuals on the prevention and treatment of a variety of health conditions? If you said yes to these questions, consider completing the Master of Science in Athletic Training degree at Ball State

Fall 2026 Provost Immersive Learning Pilot Grant Deadline

All Day Event

Calendar: Immersive Learning

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. The deadline for the Fall 2026 Provost immersive Learning Pilot Grant is September 18, 2026.

Communication Studies MA Information Session

1 p.m.

Calendar: Graduate Admissions Calendar

Join our current students and graduate faculty via zoom to learn more about the Graduate Program in the Department of Communication Studies, our two tracks: Organizational and Professional Communication and Development and the Classic Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the many impactful outcomes of our program.

Online Transition to Teaching Program For Elementary Education Webinar

7 p.m.

Calendar: Graduate Admissions Calendar

Register to attend a webinar about Ball State's Online Transition to Teaching Program for Elementary Education.

Conversations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series with Aaron Prickel

11 a.m.

Calendar: Miller College of Business

Aaron Prickel is a management consultant and sales trainer with Lushin, where he has served since 2007. Known for adapting his approach to each client, he helps individuals and organizations develop practical, authentic sales strategies that align with their goals. He received the 2015 Achievement Award from Ball State University’s Miller College of Business.

Conversations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series with Ryan Gard

11 a.m.

Calendar: Miller College of Business

Ryan Gard is vice president of Cintas Corporation’s North Central Region, where he leads with a focus on operational excellence, talent development, and performance. A 2006 Ball State University graduate, he began his career with Cintas as a sales representative and advanced through several leadership roles before assuming his current position. He also serves on the Miller College of Business Leadership and Management Advisory Board.

Critical Language Scholarship Information Sessions

5 p.m.

Calendar: Honors College

Study a "critical language" abroad next summer, all expenses paid!

Athletic Training Master of Science Information Session

6 p.m.

Are you interested in entering the growing healthcare field of athletic training? Do you want to work with physically active individuals on the prevention and treatment of a variety of health conditions? If you said yes to these questions, consider completing the Master of Science in Athletic Training degree at Ball State. Our program offers a blend of in-person classes and clinical experiences at a variety of both on-campus and off-campus clinical education sites.

Critical Language Scholarship Information Sessions

5:30 p.m.

Calendar: Honors College

Study a "critical language" abroad next summer, all expenses paid!

Dialogue Days

9:30 a.m.

Calendar: Miller College of Business

White text that reads "Dialogue Days" over a photo—that has a red opacity over it—of a smiling girl wearing glasses and a scarf while she talks to other students

Join us for the largest student professional development event of the year, October 20-22. Network with alumni as they join us on campus to participate in numerous panel discussions. Alumni will share their experiences leading a range of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and telecommunications. Networking and social opportunities complement professional development sessions and workshops.

Conversations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series with Marcus Hall

11 a.m.

Calendar: Miller College of Business

Marcus Hall is president and partner at California Closets Midwest, where he oversees operations across Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and Ohio. With more than a decade of leadership experience, he guides a cross-functional team focused on delivering custom furniture and storage solutions while advancing innovation, operational excellence, and shared organizational goals. California Closets Midwest is part of Threefold, a permanent-equity firm that partners with specialty contracting companies serving the built environment.

Dialogue Days

9:30 a.m.

Calendar: Miller College of Business

Join us for the largest student professional development event of the year, October 20-22. Network with alumni as they join us on campus to participate in numerous panel discussions. Alumni will share their experiences leading a range of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and telecommunications. Networking and social opportunities complement professional development sessions and workshops.

Fall 2026 Graduation Application Deadline

All Day Event

Calendar: Graduate School

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.

Dialogue Days

9:30 a.m.

Calendar: Miller College of Business

Join us for the largest student professional development event of the year, October 20-22. Network with alumni as they join us on campus to participate in numerous panel discussions. Alumni will share their experiences leading a range of industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and telecommunications. Networking and social opportunities complement professional development sessions and workshops.

Communication Studies MA Information Session

1 p.m.

Calendar: Graduate Admissions Calendar

Join our current students and graduate faculty via zoom to learn more about the Graduate Program in the Department of Communication Studies, our two tracks: Organizational and Professional Communication and Development and the Classic Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the many impactful outcomes of our program.

Conversations in Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series with Stephen Hall

11 a.m.

Calendar: Miller College of Business

Stephen Hall is co-founder of Tinker Coffee Co., a specialty coffee roaster founded in Indianapolis in 2014. After working in the wine industry, he discovered a passion for specialty coffee and launched the company with his brother-in-law, Jeff Johnson. Tinker Coffee Co. now operates five Indianapolis cafés, two locations at Indianapolis International Airport, and a growing e-commerce and wholesale roasting business throughout the Midwest.

Boren Awards Information Session

5:30 p.m.

Calendar: Honors College

$25,000 for study abroad!

Athletic Training Master of Science Information Session

6 p.m.

Are you interested in entering the growing healthcare field of athletic training? Do you want to work with physically active individuals on the prevention and treatment of a variety of health conditions? If you said yes to these questions, consider completing the Master of Science in Athletic Training degree at Ball State. Our program offers a blend of in-person classes and clinical experiences at a variety of both on-campus and off-campus clinical education sites.

Communication Studies MA Information Session

1 p.m.

Calendar: Graduate Admissions Calendar

Join our current students and graduate faculty via zoom to learn more about the Graduate Program in the Department of Communication Studies, our two tracks: Organizational and Professional Communication and Development and the Classic Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the many impactful outcomes of our program.

Fulbright UK Summer Institute Information Sessions

5:30 p.m.

Calendar: Honors College

Would you like to spend 3-4 weeks in the United Kingdom this coming summer?

Fulbright UK Summer Institute Information Sessions

5 p.m.

Calendar: Honors College

Would you like to spend 3-4 weeks in the United Kingdom this coming summer?

2027 Immersive Learning Outstanding Faculty Award Deadline

All Day Event

Calendar: Immersive Learning

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 deadline for nominations is February 26, 2027.

2027 Immersive Learning Student Team Awards Deadline

All Day Event

Calendar: Immersive Learning

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. The deadline is Friday, March 26, 2027.

2027 Immersive Learning Showcase

1 p.m.

Calendar: Immersive Learning

Join us for the Immersive Learning Showcase on Monday, April 16, 2027 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.