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Following his own advice, Aaron Prickel strives to lead by example and often arrives at the office before anyone else to take advantage of focused, productive time. A Lushin management consultant since 2007, Aaron acts as the glue that binds and strengthens the team’s collective talents. As not only a sales trainer but a great resource, he encourages his clients to stay true to themselves and their missions, and he adapts his training style to best serve each individual. Aaron emphasizes understanding the underlying cause of business performance problems: belief, behavior, or technique. He aims to teach sales training clients the simplicity of effective solutions. Prickel is the winner of the 2015 Ball State Achievement Award from the Miller College of Business and a regular keynote speaker at conferences and workshops.

Join us for the largest professional development event of the year October 22-24. 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.

Muncie natives, Ryan and Kelli Vannatter purchased Albany Golf Club in 2019. The club itself was founded in 1969. They prioritize running the club as a family-first company with a focus on community development with involvement ranging from schools, youth, couples, and golfers of all levels.Ryan holds a degree from Ball State in accounting and currently serves as VP and Branch Manager of Ruoff Mortgage. Kelli holds a degree from Ball State in Nursing. After many years in nursing, she transitioned out of nursing to assist in running the golf club full-time.

Join us as Tom Schwartz discusses one of the most significant symbols of the Cold War era. From its inception to its dramatic fall, the Berlin Wall divided families, separated friends, and symbolized the ideological divide of an entire world.

The Ball State Writer-in-Residence program is thrilled to host Hena Khan, award-winning author of picture books and middle grade fiction, in Muncie the week of October 28-30, 2024. Ms. Khan will read, write, learn, and talk with students in our community schools and after-school programs, and engage with community members around her award-winning books.

Olivia Chen, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Twrl Milk Tea, is a creative entrepreneur passionate about community building, storytelling, and marketing. An expert in guerrilla marketing, Olivia has a proven track record in developing brand stories focusing on optimizing messaging, effective marketing mix, and maximizing sales conversion. She is passionate about creating positive change and growth while sharing her culture and traditions, with the world, especially Boba Milk Tea. Olivia holds a B.S. from the University of Berkeley, Haas Business School, and an MBA/MA from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, and The Lauder Institute. She led global and domestic product marketing teams at Estee Lauder (Clinique, Donna Karan Cosmetics, and Origins) and is a former publicist for Amazon and New York Times bestselling authors. In her spare time, Olivia is an avid baker and bento creator.