Upcoming Events
1 p.m.
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.
7:30 a.m.
How are federal policies affecting Indiana manufacturing? What can businesses and households expect in 2026? Get insight into the 30th Annual Indiana Economic Outlook, organized by the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State University. RSVP by December 31.
12 p.m.
Ball State University clinical psychology graduate student Alicia Van Duyn will present her research on the sleep behaviors of patients in step-down/progressive care units in hospitals. Learn about the most frequent disruptions to sleep, the perception of sleep quality by patients and patient care staff, as well as what interventions may be best suited to ensure quality sleep in these units. This event is a part of the University Libraries' Virtual Lunch and Learn Series and is free and open to the public.
11:59 p.m.
Calendar: Graduate School
Three Minute Thesis logoLast day to register for the Spring preliminary round for the 3MT competition
3:30 p.m.
Calendar: Graduate School
Three Minute Thesis logoStudents who registered for the 3MT Competition will participate in a preliminary round to determine the top 10 finalists!
3 p.m.
Jim SchachtMiller College of Business invites you to join us for the Bryan Dean Forum featuring Jim Schacht, Vice President of Corporate Responsibility, Cummins and CEO of The Cummins Foundation, Inc. Mr. Schacht will give a lecture titled, "How Companies Can Be a Force for Good." A reception will immediately follow the lecture. The Bryan Dean Forum aims to provide leading-edge insights supporting our faculty in reimagining business education and to expose our students to prominent thought leaders. The series will clarify the challenges ahead for business and business education and provide inspiration and guidance for our journey of change.
5:30 p.m.
Calendar: Graduate School
Three Minute Thesis logoStudents who registered for the 3MT Competition will participate in a preliminary round to determine the top 10 finalists!
12 p.m.
Ball State applied behavior analysis graduate student Jayda Peoples will present her research on the effectiveness of using video modeling to increase vocational and vocal skills in children with autism. She will discuss how these strategies teach independence, help skill generalization, and provide engaging resources for children with autism in school settings and their community.This event is a part of the University Libraries' Virtual Lunch and Learn Series and is free and open to the public.
6:30 p.m.
Calendar: Graduate School
Three Minute Thesis logoThe top 10 finalists from the preliminary rounds will present their 3MT live in front of an audience!
6 p.m.
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!Hosted by the Shaffer Chapel Museum in partnership with Ball State University Libraries, the Delaware County Historical Society, the Muncie Public Library, and Minnetrista Museum and Gardens.
6 p.m.
This program will explore the architecture of Ball State University, spanning from the first structure in the late 19th century to the Alexander M. Bracken Library in the 1970s, and will bring to light the stories of the seldom-known, history-making women who lived, worked, learned, and played within the walls of these iconic buildings as told through original architectural drawings, maps, photographs, and other one-of-a-kind resources of the Ball State University Libraries. Wine and appetizers will be served.
7 p.m.
The first night of the 2025 In Print Festival of First Books features a literary fair, author reading, and book signing.
7 p.m.
The second night of the 2025 In Print Festival of First Books features readings from The Broken Plate and a panel on literary publishing from the visiting writers and Ron Mitchell.