Ball State is offering lots of fun, holiday events to members of the community!

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

Ball State is offering lots of fun, holiday events to members of the community!

Nervous about visiting campus? Take a look at the Office of Community Engagement’s handy Getting to Campus resource for parking/public transit information!

Click the links for more information. Some events may be off-campus or have registration requirements.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Studio Art Senior Show – 10 a.m.
Ball State Sings – 12:15 p.m.
Student Recital: Molly McCord, horn – 5:30 p.m.
Camerata – 7:30 p.m.
Studio Band Holiday Concert – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Studio Art Senior Show – 10 a.m.
Pottery Sale – 10 a.m.
Reed D. Voran Distinguished Professor Lecture with Dr. Alex Kaufman – 12 p.m.
Morgy Craig Memorial Jazz Ensembles Concert – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Studio Art Senior Show – 10 a.m.
Pottery Sale – 10 a.m.
Broadening Your Horizons Study Abroad Showcase – 5 p.m.
First Thursday – 5 p.m.
THED Show: The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Stupid Tales – 7 p.m.
New Music Ensemble – 7:30 p.m.
Senior Recital: Sophie Buselli, violin – 7:30 p.m.
1 TO 4 (+, -) – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, December 6, 2024

Studio Art Senior Show – 10 a.m.
Pottery Sale – 10 a.m.
Mindfulness in the Museum – 12 p.m.
Holiday Open House – 5 p.m.
University Singers Holiday Choral Festival – 5 p.m.
“The Christmas Star” 5pm Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
“The Christmas Star” 6:30pm Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
THED Show: The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Stupid Tales – 7 p.m.
1 TO 4 (+, -) – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Harp Studio Recital – 10 a.m.
DA Lecture Recital: Sam Thompson, percussion – 12:30 p.m.
Cole Academy Christmas Spectacular 2024 – 1 p.m.
1 TO 4 (+, -) – 2:30 p.m.
MM Recital: Jihye Song, cello – 3 p.m.
“One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” 3:30pm Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
Holiday Open House – 5 p.m.
“The Christmas Star” 5pm Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
University Libraries Booth – Holiday Recipes – 5 p.m.
Holiday Arts and Culture Night – 5 p.m.
DA Recital: Patricia Burton, cello – 5:30 p.m.
“The Christmas Star” 6:30pm Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
December 5 & 6: THED Show: The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Stupid Tales – 7 p.m.
High School Honor Band Concert featuring the Ball State Wind Ensemble – 7:30 p.m.
1 TO 4 (+, -) – 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Oboe Marathon with Guest Artist Trevor Mowry – 10 a.m.
Tuba Christmas – 11 a.m.
Holiday Choral Concert (Afternoon) – 3 p.m.
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland – 6 p.m.
Holiday Choral Concert (Evening) – 6 p.m.

Monday, December 9, 2024

DA Recital: Jiaqi Jin, piano – 5:30 p.m.
Student Recital: Joshua Garwood, clarinet – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Studio Art Senior Show – 10 a.m.
Tea, Scones, and Not Your Grandmother’s Needlepoint – 2 p.m.
A Chris Mystery II: The Case of the Missing Missus – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, December 13, 2024

Studio Art Senior Show – 10 a.m.
Studio Art Senior Show Reception – 4 p.m.
“The Christmas Star” 5pm Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
“The Christmas Star” 6:30pm Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
Dear Evan Hansen – 7:30 p.m.
Pops Performance Lab Concert – 8 p.m.

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Studio Art Senior Show – 10 a.m.
“One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” 3:30pm Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
“The Christmas Star” 5pm Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
“The Christmas Star” 6:30pm Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Oak Ridge Boys: American Made Christmas Farewell Tour – 7:30 p.m.

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024

We’re thankful for all the events on campus this month!

Nervous about visiting campus? Take a look at the Office of Community Engagement’s handy Getting to Campus resource for parking/public transit information!

Click the links for more information. Some events may be off-campus or have registration requirements.

Friday, November 1, 2024

Winter Wonderland in Watercolors – 10 a.m.
Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.
Mindfulness in the Museum – 12 p.m.
Celebrate Diwali Asian Culture Show – 3 p.m.
IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational – 3 p.m.
Ball State University Womens Volleyball vs Eastern Michigan – Chirp or Treat & Autograph Night – 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 2, 2024

IN-ASTA High School Orchestra Invitational – 9 a.m.
Ball State University Womens Volleyball vs Eastern Michigan – Alumni Day – 4 p.m.
Astronomy SLAM! 2024 – 6:30 p.m.
Cardinal Chorus, Choral Union, and Vox Anima – 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Youth Symphony Orchestra of East Central Indiana – 3 p.m.
Trumpet Ensemble Recital – 7:30 p.m.

Monday, November 4, 2024

Print Sale – 10 a.m.
ECAP Lecture Series Presents MSA Design & Studio NYL – 4 p.m.
DA Performance Recital: Yu-Hsin (Darlene) Tsai, organ – 5:30 p.m.
Ball State University Womens Basketball vs Old Dominion University – 6:30 p.m.
Ball State University Womens Basketball vs Old Dominion University (Meet The Team Night) – 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.
Lifelong Learners: What Do We Have in Common: A Look at a Senior Citizens Center – 1:30 p.m.
Recital: Jazz Combos – 5:30 p.m.
Election Night Watch Party – 6 p.m.
String Chamber Music Recital – 7:30 p.m.
Ball State University Football vs Miami

Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.
Print Sale – 10 a.m.
Paintings to Challenge Perceptions of Equality – Samuel Levi Jones – Artist Talk – 6 p.m.

Thursday, November 7, 2024

Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.
Print Sale – 10 a.m.
Ball State Sings – 12:15 p.m.
Ball State Symphony Orchestra – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 8, 2024

Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.
Print Sale – 10 a.m.
The Future of Teaching and Learning Open Forum – 1:30 p.m.
Voice Studio Recital – 4:30 p.m.
Midwest Actuarial Science Student Conference – All Day Event
Joint Recital: Ethan Hicks and Ethan Varden, percussion – 5:30 p.m.
Ball State University Womens Basketball vs IU Indy – TBD
Ball State University Mens Basketball vs Franklin College – 5 p.m.
“The Universe Update” 6:30pm Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
Ball State University Womens Basketball vs IU Indy (Superhero Night) – 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 9, 2024

Midwest Actuarial Science Student Conference – All Day Event
Tropics to Table – 10 a.m.
“One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” 3:30pm Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
“Birth of Planet Earth” 5pm Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
“The Universe Update” 6:30pm Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 10, 2024

University Singers Fall Concert – 3 p.m.
Tuba-Euphonium Studio Recital – 7:30 p.m.

Monday, November 11, 2024

Our Enduring Commitment to Inclusiveness Open Forum – 3:30 p.m.
Woodwind Chamber Ensemble Recital – 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.
Entrepreneurial Experience Lecture with Olivia Chen – 11 a.m.
Ball State Sings – 12:15 p.m.
Lifelong Learners: Superstorm 1950 – 1:30 p.m.
Recital: Jazz Combos – 5:30 p.m.
Standing Strong: Elizabeth Catlett – film screening and Q&A – 6 p.m.
Ball State University Womens Volleyball vs Miami – Hometown Heroes Night – 6 p.m.

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Indiana Communities Institute Indiana Community Development Course – 7:30 a.m.
Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.
Reel Inclusion Defining US Children at the Crossroads of Change – 5:30 p.m.
Student Recital: Karissa Brath, violin – 5:30 p.m.
Reel Inclusion – “Defining US: Children at the Crossroads of Change” – 5:30 p.m.
The Garfield Movie Screening – 6:30 p.m.
Ball State University Womens Basketball vs University of Memphis (Jersey Night) – 6:30 p.m.
Campus Orchestra – 7:30 p.m.
Viola Studio Recital – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Indiana Communities Institute Indiana Community Development Course – 7:30 a.m.
Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.
Entrepreneurial Experience Lecture with Jacob Schpok – 11 a.m.
Harvest Fest – 5 p.m.
Student Recital: Emily Sanders, voice – 5:30 p.m.
Luca Stricagnoli – 7:30 p.m.
String Faculty and Student Recital – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 15, 2024

Indiana Communities Institute Indiana Community Development Course – 7:30 a.m.
Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.
Mindfulness in the Museum – 12 p.m.
Ball State University Womens Volleyball vs Western Michigan – Greek Night & Autograph Night – 6 p.m.
“The Universe Update” 6:30pm Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
EM | Two – 7:30 p.m.
Joint Recital: Will Weissert and Trent Brumback, trombone – 7:30 p.m.
The Three Musketeers – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Piano Day – 12:30 p.m.
Ball State University Mens Basketball vs Indiana State – ALS Awareness Game – 2 p.m.
“One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure” 3:30pm Planetarium Show – 3:30 p.m.
Ball State University Womens Volleyball vs Western Michigan – Senior Night – 5 p.m.
“Birth of Planet Earth” 5pm Planetarium Show – 5 p.m.
“The Universe Update” 6:30pm Planetarium Show – 6:30 p.m.
Fall Short Play Series – 7:30 p.m.
DA Performance Recital: Chunhui Yang, voice – 7:30 p.m.
The Three Musketeers – 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Fall Short Play Series – 2:30 p.m.
The Three Musketeers – 2:30 p.m.
Faculty Artist Series: Gene Berger, Lisa Kozenko, Michael Majors, Mihoko Watanabe, and Elisha Willinger – 3 p.m.
Fall Short Play Series – 7:30 p.m.

Monday, November 18, 2024

ECAP Guest Speaker: Lulu Loquidis, Blurring the Boundary Between Public Art and Public Space – 4 p.m.
Violin Studio Recital – 5:30 p.m.
Accounting Alumni Awards – 5:30 p.m.
Fall Short Play Series – 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

9/25 – 11/15 – Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.
Lifelong Learners: Yorktown Hemp Grower – 1:30 p.m.
Flute Studio Recital – 5:30 p.m.
Fall Short Play Series – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

9/25 – 11/15 – Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.
Ball State University Mens Basketball vs Detroit Mercy – 7 p.m.
Fall Short Play Series – 7:30 p.m.
Ball State Campus Band and Wind Symphony – 7:30 p.m.
The Three Musketeers – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 21, 2024

9/25 – 11/15 – Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.
Virtual Lunch and Learn Series: Architecture and War – 12 p.m.
Ball State Sings – 12:15 p.m.
Piano Studio Recital – 5:30 p.m.
Naming of the Paul W. Stout Map Collection – 6 p.m.
Fall Short Play Series – 7:30 p.m.
Take3 – 7:30 p.m.
The Three Musketeers – 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 22, 2024

9/25 – 11/15 – Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.
DA Collaborative Recital: Robert J. Conda, piano – 5:30 p.m.
Fall Short Play Series – 7:30 p.m.
The Three Musketeers – 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Ball State University Football vs Bowling Green – TBD
Ball State University Womens Basketball vs Battle 4 Atlantis – TBD
Saturday Spotlight Tour – 2:30 p.m.
Fall Short Play Series – 7:30 p.m.
Fall Opera – The Merry Widow – 7:30 p.m.
The Three Musketeers – 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Ball State University Womens Basketball vs Battle 4 Atlantis – TBD
The Three Musketeers – 2:30 p.m.
Fall Opera – The Merry Widow – 3 p.m.
Horn Studio Recital – 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

9/25 – 11/15 – Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.
Lifelong Learners: Geothermal: Sustainable Energy for Ball State – 1:30 p.m.
Senior Recital: Abigail Suppinger, horn – 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

9/25 – 11/15 – Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.

Thursday, November 28, 2024

9/25 – 11/15 – Still/Moving: Framing New Media – Guest Artist Exhibition – 10 a.m.

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024

FREE TRAINING offered by Shafer Leadership Academy!

Thanks to a generous grant, Shafer Leadership Academy is offering its highly sought-after program, Fusion: Leading Multi-Generational Teams, free of charge to the public. Typically valued at $250 per participant, the program will be held on October 29, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, at Ivy Tech’s Fisher Building in Muncie.

The grant was provided by American Electric Power Foundation, whose support makes it possible for a wider audience to access this dynamic leadership training. Fusion is an interactive workshop designed to help participants understand the perspectives and work styles of five distinct generations—from the Greatest Generation to Gen Z. The program uses Shafer’s proprietary Generational Game Board, fostering stimulating discussions and hands-on learning in a collaborative environment.

“This partnership with Indiana Michigan Power allows us to offer one of our most popular programs at no cost, opening the door for many who may not have had the opportunity before,” said Mitch Isaacs, Executive Director of Shafer Leadership Academy. “We’re excited to bring more people into this experience and help them foster greater understanding and collaboration across generations.”

Program Highlights:

Interactive discussions facilitated by the unique Generational Game Board.
Insights into the social, political, and economic influences shaping generational perspectives.
Strategies to promote effective collaboration and leadership in multi-generational teams.

Due to the free access and popularity of the Fusion program, this session is expected to fill quickly. Those interested are encouraged to register early.

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Did you miss this year’s $2 Tour of the Village?

The “$2 Tour of the Village” returned Saturday, Aug. 24, on University Avenue between Calvert and Dill Streets.

Not only was admission free to this event but the first 100 people through the gates were given a $2 bill to spend on awesome $2 items from Village businesses (an Art Mart goodie bag or a $2 t-shirt from Screenbroidery, just to name a few).

This fifth-year event was hosted by the Riverside/Normal City Neighborhood Association (RNC), the Muncie Action Plan, and Ball State University’s Office of Community Engagement, with additional support from the Muncie Downtown Development Partnership and Ball Brothers Foundation.

“We wanted to create a fun festival for incoming freshmen and returning students to experience all that the Village has to offer,” said Heather Williams, Associate Director for Community Engagement at Ball State University and Program Manager for Building Better Neighborhoods, as well as MAP President. “We also hoped that Muncie residents would stop by and enjoy the $2 samples, vendors, music, and entertainment.”

More than 50 vendor and organization booths lined the street, and The Guardian Brewing Company had a tent in the middle of all the action selling their local brews. There were grassy areas with comfy seating and lawn games, a high striker, dunk tank shenanigans (for charity), mechanical bull riding, and a hot pepper-eating contest.

Two stages offered non-stop entertainment. On the West Stage, the area’s must-see bands performed – Free Joel and Jerry Barker. On the East Stage, performers included The Aerial Annex, University Singers, and the Shamaniacs Drum Troupe.

The first 300 attendees received $2 Tour Guides with Passports. Those with passports could have them stamped at certain Village businesses. Once the passports were filled, attendees were eligible to win lots of great prizes!

“The Village is a special place, a historic commercial corridor for the Riverside/Normal City neighborhood and a gathering space for students where a lot of memories are made off-campus,” Williams said. “We wanted to continue to build on and support the unique culture and character of the Village, and the $2 Tour was an opportunity to do just that!”

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

Explore Nature at Barlow Landing Canoe & Kayak Launch

From MAP’s October Newsletter:

Located in the 600 block of S Luick Ave on Muncie’s east side, the Barlow Landing Canoe & Kayak Launch is a perfect starting point for your next water adventure. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or just looking for a peaceful escape on the river, this dedicated launch site offers easy access to Muncie’s White River. The launch features a crushed stone ramp that gently slopes down to the riverbank, making it convenient for canoeists and kayakers alike. A designated parking area is available to ensure a smooth experience from the moment you arrive until you’re ready to hit the water.

Barlow Landing is named in honor of John Barlow, a dedicated public servant who spent his 40-year career with the Muncie Sanitary District working tirelessly to preserve the water quality in the area. His legacy lives on through this launch, inviting the community to enjoy the waters he helped protect. Whether you’re exploring the river solo or planning a group outing, Barlow Landing provides a serene entryway to Muncie’s natural beauty. For more information, including tips on planning your trip, visit: destinationmuncie.org/whiteriver.

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

Homecoming and Halloween mean there’s lots of fun fall activities on campus this month!

Nervous about visiting campus? Take a look at the Office of Community Engagement’s handy Getting to Campus resource for parking/public transit information!

Click the links for more information. Some events may be off-campus or have registration requirements.