"Igniting potential, inspiring success."

                                        

Mission Statement: The Ball State Man 2 Men Program aims to boost the recruitment and retention of men by empowering participants with academic, leadership, and professional opportunities. The program strives for success in academic post-graduate life.

Program Information

Man 2 Men holds developmental, social, and cultural events every Monday from 7-9pm in the Multicultural Center Multipurpose room. All events, programs, and membership are open to any currently enrolled Ball State University student without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or other legally protected category.

Learning Goals and Outcomes

  • Participants will be able to identify and appropriately use campus resources that will aid in their personal/professional development and academic success.
  • Participants will gain the skills necessary to create and maintain professional relationships with faculty, staff, and their peers at Ball State University.
  • Participants will be able to engage and explore their identities.
  • Participants will be able to foster community and a sense of belonging.

Previous Workshops and Events:

  • Financial Literacy
  • Mental Health
  • Healthy Relationships
  • Scheduling and Organization
  • Masculinity
  • The Importance of Fatherhood
  • Career Readiness
  • Events are open and free to all currently enrolled Ball State students. Membership of the program grants greater benefits based on attendance and GPA.
  • Man 2 Men Membership is also open to all currently enrolled Ball State students given they complete the membership application form.
  • Active membership requires completion of the Man 2 Men participation form, 75% attendance in all Man 2 Men events, and 1 attendance of a Man 2 Men Banquet Event which happens at the beginning and end of each semester.
  • Ball State students are welcome to attend Man 2 Men events without membership.
  • Register for the program here. Students may also fill out an application at the front desk of the Multicultural Center.
  • Upon registering for the program, students will be eligible to receive a $250 book voucher given they have not maxed out their financial aid package and have attended at least one Man 2 Men event.
  • Five $1,000 scholarships will be given to students within the program (2.5 GPA and application).
  • Members of the program will receive official Man 2 Men merchandise based on their program attendance.

Unless indicated otherwise, all events will be held at the Multicultural Center MPR at 7 pm.

  • New Year's Banquet- January 13th
  • Big Backs 2 Clean Snacks- January 27th
  • Main Character Energy- February 3rd
  • Couple's Therapy- February 10th
  • Rizz Royale- February 17th
  • Latex or I'm Late Text- February 24th
  • TBD- March 10th
  • TBD- March 17th
  • TBD- March 24th
  • TBD- March 31st
  • Fake It 'til You Make It- April 7th
  • Are You LinkedIn?- April 14th
  • Talent Show- April 15th in Pruis
  • Drip or Drown- April 21st
  • End of the Year Banquet- April 28th
  • Program Email - Man2Men@bsu.edu
  • Phone - 765-285-1315
  • Program Coordinator - Huy Huynh (hhuynh@bsu.edu)
  • Instagram - Man2Men_BSU