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This hands-on restoration workshop is for individuals to learn practical, low- cost techniques to design and build wetlands that specifically provide habitat for Midwest amphibians. Attendees will learn how to select appropriate locations, test soil texture, choose the best construction technique, work with equipment operators, and establish native wetland plants.A contractor will use a large excavator to create a wetland on-site during the wetland workshop. Supplemental instruction in wetland soils, hydrology, wildlife and vegetation, along with an engaging PowerPoint presentation on the principles of wetland construction are included.Tom Biebighauser, primary instructor, has over 48 years of wetland and stream restoration experience and has built over 3,650 wetlands and streams in 26-States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico. He teaches practical wetland restoration workshops around the world where participants learn about restoration by becoming involved in the design and construction of natural-appearing and functioning wetlands for rare species. He’s written 4 books about wetland restoration techniques and instructs graduate-level courses on the topic at two Universities. Tom has received 44 awards for his contributions to wetland restoration, including the National Wetlands Award for Conservation and Restoration in 2015. You can view videos he has produced showing how to build wetlands here.​Who should attend? Students, biologists, foresters, hydrologists, engineers, landscape architects, and restoration ecologists. No need for wetland experience to attend. Cost for Students: $175Cost for Professionals: $400Register online hereAccommodations: Participants are responsible for their own accommodation and meals. There are hotels near the intersection of McGalliard Ave. and Bethel Ave. near the work site. Wetland Restoration and Construction - A Technical Guide, book by Thomas R. Biebighauser, will be available for sale (Venmo accepted for payment)For more information, please contact John Taylor

This Fall 2026 we will once again be offering Saturday Children’s Art Classes provided by Art Education students in the School of Art at Ball State University.

Whitinger Scholar Alumni are invited to celebrate the 50th Whitinger Scholar Reunion.

The 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.

Join us for Homecoming Weekend on October 24 for a tailgate event before the home football game against Sacramento State. Reconnect with your classmates and network with fellow alumni. Join us in the South end of the Gold Lot, adjacent to the Alumni Center, two hours before kickoff.

Two sisters navigate humor, memory, and an increasingly shifting reality in this poignant exploration of sisterhood, mental illness, and the strange, fragile experience of being alive. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

This hands-on restoration workshop is for individuals to learn practical, low- cost techniques to design and build wetlands that specifically provide habitat for Midwest amphibians. Attendees will learn how to select appropriate locations, test soil texture, choose the best construction technique, work with equipment operators, and establish native wetland plants.A contractor will use a large excavator to create a wetland on-site during the wetland workshop. Supplemental instruction in wetland soils, hydrology, wildlife and vegetation, along with an engaging PowerPoint presentation on the principles of wetland construction are included.Tom Biebighauser, primary instructor, has over 48 years of wetland and stream restoration experience and has built over 3,650 wetlands and streams in 26-States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, and Puerto Rico. He teaches practical wetland restoration workshops around the world where participants learn about restoration by becoming involved in the design and construction of natural-appearing and functioning wetlands for rare species. He’s written 4 books about wetland restoration techniques and instructs graduate-level courses on the topic at two Universities. Tom has received 44 awards for his contributions to wetland restoration, including the National Wetlands Award for Conservation and Restoration in 2015. You can view videos he has produced showing how to build wetlands here.​Who should attend? Students, biologists, foresters, hydrologists, engineers, landscape architects, and restoration ecologists. No need for wetland experience to attend. Cost for Students: $175Cost for Professionals: $400Register online hereAccommodations: Participants are responsible for their own accommodation and meals. There are hotels near the intersection of McGalliard Ave. and Bethel Ave. near the work site. Wetland Restoration and Construction - A Technical Guide, book by Thomas R. Biebighauser, will be available for sale (Venmo accepted for payment)For more information, please contact John Taylor

Two sisters navigate humor, memory, and an increasingly shifting reality in this poignant exploration of sisterhood, mental illness, and the strange, fragile experience of being alive. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The Fall Short Play Series features multiple short plays performed in repertory directed by junior-level students. Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

The 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.

Honors College faculty and staff will speak to honors students in the DeHority Ex Hall about the upcoming Spring 2026 classes.

This 45-minute session equips supervisors with practical, just-in-time tools for bringing purpose into everyday conversations.

The 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.

Stephen Hall is co-founder of Tinker Coffee Co., a specialty coffee roaster founded in Indianapolis in 2014. After working in the wine industry, he discovered a passion for specialty coffee and launched the company with his brother-in-law, Jeff Johnson. Tinker Coffee Co. now operates five Indianapolis cafés, two locations at Indianapolis International Airport, and a growing e-commerce and wholesale roasting business throughout the Midwest.

Join us in the Quad to celebrate the Counseling Center's 75th Anniversary!

This session will look at a brief history of housing at colleges and universities. The presentation pays close attention to the housing history of Ball State University and how this compares to the growth of housing operations at American Universities. The presentation includes a photo history of Ball State’s housing.

Learn about the Financial Wellness team, ask questions, and provide input/collaborate on ideas.

Join the College of Health for Interprofessional Education Movie Nights. Where we watch a movie and discuss the plot as it relates to modern healthcare practice.

The 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.

*If you need any accommodations to participate in this session, please contact learndev@bsu.edu*Join the Employee Relations Team for Equal Opportunity and Search Committee training unpacking recent federal updates in civil rights law.

Join us for this lunch and learn style session where we will explore burnout, how it can affect our wellbeing, and the role self-compassion can play in responding to it.

*If you need any accommodations to participate in this session, please contact learndev@bsu.edu*Improve your mobile photography skills with practical tips for composition, lighting, focus, and visual storytelling.

Meet Indiana Sports Corp. on Wednesday, October 28 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the Career Center's Indiana Connection Lounge (LU 220).Curious about where your major could take you? All students are invited to connect at the Indiana Connections Lounge to explore career and professional development opportunities with the Indiana Sports Corp.

Join us for an in-person open house to learn more about our Master of Science in Accounting (MSA) graduate program!

Calling all Ball State students! If you haven't realized it yet, the semester is already halfway over??Luckily, the University Libraries Ambassadors (ULA) are here to help you envision the best end to your semester. On Wednesday October 28 @6pm stop by the Bracken Library, room 104 to learn about the Libraries' services and to make yourself a vision board with supplies provided by the University Libraries.Come hang out and get ready with snacks, drinks, free merch, while envisioning the rest of your semester!

The 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.

Come learn about the Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico!

Graduate students (online and main campus) meet with each other to discuss important topics related to health and wellness.

The 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.

Join the Ball State Glass Alliance at the final Outdoor Farmers Market at Minnetrista Museums and Gardens to shop a stunning selection of handcrafted glass pumpkins!

This Fall 2026 we will once again be offering Saturday Children’s Art Classes provided by Art Education students in the School of Art at Ball State University.

RESCHEDULED: Visit the BSU Nature Lab and Rinard Orchid Greenhouse for our annual Magic School Bus Halloween Program on... Halloween! On October 31st, strap your seatbelts and get ready to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy with the Frizz. We will show 3 episodes of the classic Magic School Bus throughout the day: at 10:30am, 12:00pm, and 1:30pm. In between episodes, we will have activities and crafts related to each episode out for our families to explore. Costumes are encouraged (but not required), and candy will be provided. We hope you'll buzz on by!

Join us for a special lecture featuring renowned landscape architect Thomas L. Woltz, FASLA, as he shares insights from his award-winning work shaping meaningful public landscapes around the world.

The 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.

The 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.

In this workshop, we’ll dive into our own personal experiences to explore how miscommunication arises in intercultural contexts.

Most people know that you can determine the age of some trees by counting their annual growth ring. However, those growth rings can tell us so much more. Measurement of dated tree-rings have been used to determine when the Anasazi built their large community in the American Southwest and to document the mega drought that forced them to leave these homes. After listening to this presentation, you will never look at trees the same way again.

Learn about how to stay safe in Indiana's climate and pick up some winter weather supplies!

Register for a free, online information session about our nationally-ranked online MBA and MS in Business Analytics programs. Ball State University has earned accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earning the honor of being a member of AACSB’s Business Education Alliance.