http://www.bsu.edu/news/press-center Ball State University Student Life Events RSS en-us Sat, 30 May 2026 08:35:28 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/12/kgfri12 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/12/kgfri12 Fridays, June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/13/seeingjune https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/13/seeingjune Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.; Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, follow a photon’s creation and journey across the galaxy to a stargazer’s eye where we learn about the eye, taking a ride on the optic nerve. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/13/kg https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/13/kg Fridays, June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/26/kgfri26 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/26/kgfri26 Fridays, June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/27/seeingjune https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/27/seeingjune Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 5:00 p.m.; Narrated by Neil deGrasse Tyson, follow a photon’s creation and journey across the galaxy to a stargazer’s eye where we learn about the eye, taking a ride on the optic nerve. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/27/kg https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/06/27/kg Fridays, June 12, 26 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, June 13, 27 at 6:30 p.m.; In this fast-paced program, explore the most massive objects in the universe with new planetarium shorts from “Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell,” the award-winning YouTube creators who make complex science accessible, accompanied by a live discussion on the latest discoveries. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/10/uu https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/10/uu Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update. Perfect for ages 12 and up. Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/11/astronaut https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/11/astronaut Fridays, July 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 3:30 p.m.; Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him. Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/11/uu https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/11/uu Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update. Perfect for ages 12 and up; all astronomy enthusiasts are welcome. Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/17/uu https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/17/uu Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/astronaut https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/astronaut Fridays, July 10, 17 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 3:30 p.m.; Experience a rocket launch from inside the body of an astronaut, explore the amazing worlds of inner and outer space, and discover the perils that lurk in space as we subject Chad, our test astronaut, to everything space has to throw at him. Best suited for families and groups with kids ages 8 and up; all ages are welcome. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/uu https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/academics/planetarium/2026/07/18/uu Fridays, July 10, 17 at 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, July 11, 18 at 6:30 p.m.; Explore the latest discoveries in the cosmos and take a guided tour of the night sky during this live update. Recommended for ages 12 and up. Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/12/charlietown-tailgate-at-family-weekend https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/9/12/charlietown-tailgate-at-family-weekend Calling all Ball State alumni, fans, and friends, kick off game day with fellow Cardinals before we take on Stony Brook! Join us outside the Alumni Center two hours before kickoff for a CharlieTown Tailgate filled with great food, cold drinks, entertainment, and plenty of Cardinal spirit. Sat, 12 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/3/26-charlietown-tailgate-at-community-weekend https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/3/26-charlietown-tailgate-at-community-weekend Calling all Ball State Alumni, fans and friends: celebrate your Cardinal pride before our home football game against the Toledo Rockets! Sat, 03 Oct 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/24/charlietown-tailgate-at-homecoming https://www.bsu.edu/calendar/events/administrative/alumni-association/2026/10/24/charlietown-tailgate-at-homecoming Calling all Ball State alumni, fans, and friends—join us as we celebrate 100 years of Homecoming and “Chirping Through the Decades” before the Cardinals take on Sacramento State! Sat, 24 Oct 2026 13:30:00 -0400