Thursday, November 12, 2026
All Day Event
Calendar: Graduate School
Deadline for final project submission for RES 697 Research Paper, CRPR 698 Creative Project, THES 698 Thesis, and DISS 799 Doctor’s Dissertation.
9 a.m.
Join the Controller’s Office in this course designed for those responsible for submitting, reviewing, or approving HR functions.
10 a.m.
patrons viewing the 89th Annual Student Art ShowThe School of Art invites the public to attend Posters for Peace: Voices from the Indian Context, an international design collaboration initiated by the South Asian Design Educators Alliance (SADEA). The initiative brings together twenty graphic designers and design educators from India and the United States (of Indian origin) to explore and interpret the idea of peace within the Indian socio-cultural context. October 20 – November 12, 2026. Free and open to the public.
10 a.m.
Join us for a high-level introduction to Workday Scheduler, a new tool for our campus community.
11 a.m.
Join the Graduate School in this session designed for department administrative staff and those hiring graduate assistants.
12 p.m.
CliftonStrengths is helping faculty, staff, and students better understand what they naturally do best—and how they can use those talents to learn, work, and grow.
1 p.m.
*If you need any accommodations to participate in this session, please contact learndev@bsu.edu*Learn how to tailor content for different audiences and choose the most effective communication channels and promotion strategies.
1 p.m.
In this session led by Kyla McKillip, participants will explore how to approach recruitment thoughtfully, navigate the process effectively, and support a positive experience for both candidates and hiring teams.
2 p.m.
Join James Jones for an overview of the most commonly used features of the new IOTA interface for accessing your Student Ratings of Instruction (i.e., course evaluations).
2 p.m.
Take this course to learn about specific processes on campus that will interact with sponsored projects.
3 p.m.
New to BAM or looking for a refresher? This mini-course will provide a foundational overview of BAM and its key features.
5 p.m.
The Creative Writing Program Visiting Writer Series and Women’s, Gender and African American Studies welcome Indiana author, Melissa Fraterrigo for a reading and book signing, Thursday, November 12, 5:00 PM in Robert Bell 125.
5 p.m.
The Institute for the Study of Political Economy is hosting the annual Horwitz Nobel Prize Panel. Ball State University faculty will discuss achievements recognized by the 2026 Nobel Prizes and the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. The panel honors ISPE founder Steven Horwitz.
5:30 p.m.
Student RecitalBenjamin Ward is a trombone student of Chris Van Hof. This event is free and open to the public.
6 p.m.
Register to learn more about Ball State's online Master's in Educational Administration and Supervision and Principal's license.
7:30 p.m.
Eighteen-year-old Dontrell Jones III feels called to the ocean to seek an ancestor lost during the Middle Passage in this lyrical and moving exploration of legacy, identity, family, and the courage to confront the past. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.
7:30 p.m.
Student RecitalThis recital will feature the string students of Zoran Jakovcic. This event is free and open to the public.
8 p.m.
Ball State University Women's Basketball vs University of Louisville - Blackout TV: CBS Sports Network Radio: WMUN 92.5 FM / 1340 AM or WMUN App Streaming Audio: https://radio.securenetsystems.net/cirrusencore/WMUN Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ball-state-wbb-vs-louisville-muncie-indiana-11-12-2026/event/05006536EC65C62A Location: Muncie, Ind.