NLC 2025-2026 Training Schedule

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025

NLC 2025-2026 Training Schedule

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EVERYONE is welcome. You don’t have to hold an official role in your neighborhood to attend. Anyone interested in getting involved is invited!

Thanks to funding provided by CenterPoint Energy Foundation, we have developed a training schedule for our Neighborhood Leadership Council / CenterPoint Scholar meetings that we hope will help build everyone’s leadership capacity. Here’s what you can look forward to over the next 12 months!

Tuesday, April 15 6-7 PM The Importance of Neighborhoods	Tuesday, October 14 6-7 PM CenterPoint Scholar Project Pitch
Tuesday, May 20 6-7 PM Effective Communication – Listening with your Eyes	Tuesday, November 18 6-7 PM Celebrating Lessons Learned
Tuesday, June 17 6-7 PM How to Fund your Association’s Work	Tuesday, January 20 6-7 PM Recruitment
Tuesday, July 15 7-9 PM Neighborhoods Pool Party @ Tuhey	Tuesday, February 17 6-7 PM Stakeholder Meet and Greet & CenterPoint Scholar Presentations
Tuesday, August 19 6-7 PM Conflict Management	IDEA Conference – March 7 9 AM – 3 PM
Tuesday, September 16 6-7 PM Resident Listening

Come hungry! We always provide dinner at the start of the training.

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

MAP’s Annual Report to the Community

A woman in a gray sweater with her arm around a child in a black hoodie. They are holding a chalkboard on which is written "Welcoming and Open Community!"

Muncie Action Plan (MAP) invites YOU to MAP’s Annual Report to the Community. Join us on Wednesday, January 29th at 6:00 in the Multi-purpose Room at Ivy Tech for a look back at the last year of MAP activities and learn about the exciting things to come in 2025.

MAP Board President, Heather Williams, will present updates on the 2024 MAP activities with highlights from each Task Force leader.

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.

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Studio Art Senior Show – 10 a.m.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Studio Art Senior Show – 10 a.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.

Friday, December 20, 2024

25 Years of Holiday Dazzle! – 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 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.