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PHOTOS: 2016 IDEA Conference

Check out all of the fun we had at the 2016 IDEA Conference and find out more about it by reading the wrap up!

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Ball State University’s 2016 MWBE/V Supplier Fair – April 18, 2016

Monday, April 18, 2016
10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Ball State Alumni Center, 2800 W Bethel Ave.
Hosted by Ball State University and the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA)

From 10:00 a.m. to 11 a.m., business owners may attend a FREE presentation on the process of becoming a university vendor as well as information on how to navigate the state contract and vendor process.

Speakers will include:

  • Roger Hassenzahl, Director of Purchasing Services
  • Carolyn Mosby, President and CEO of Mid-States Minority Supplier Development Council
  • Terrie Daniel, Deputy Commissioner of IDOA

Purchasing agents will be available to answer individual questions. No registration is required for the presentation.

Businesses who want to showcase their products and services to a variety of university departments may purchase a vendor table for $50. The registration fee includes one eight-foot table, refreshments, and lunch. Registration forms and fees are due by April 4.

Questions? Contact June Sanders, Purchasing Services.

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Introduction to Hot Glass Weekend Paperweight Workshop

Registration is now open for an introduction to working with glass workshop put on by the Ball State Marilyn K Glick Center for Glass.

Day 1: Saturday, April 16 from 9:00-1:00 PM
Day 2: Sunday, April 17 from 1:00-4:00 PM
Where: Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass
Cost: $135/person

*Must be 18 or older to participate.  No glass experience necessary.

In this two day workshop, participants will learn how to create their own paperweights in hot glass.  Saturday’s class will be a full day in the hot shop where instructors will guide participants in the proper safety and demonstrate various techniques in the morning.  In the afternoon participants will form molten glass with a variety of colors into their own paperweight which they can take home.  Sunday’s workshop will cover basic grinding and polishing of glass to help participants finish their paperweights.  The Sunday session is a half-day and will run 3 hours.  Cost for this two day workshop is $135.

This workshop is currently full.  Due to overwhelming response we ask that you sign up here if you’d like to be on the waiting list or receive notifications of future dates. 

Add me to the waiting list; sign me up to be notified of future dates

To learn more about the Marilyn K. Glick Center for Glass, see them on the web!

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I.D.E.A. Conference

Intentional Development and Education for Association Members (IDEA) Conference

Saturday, March 5, 2016, 9 AM – 3 PM
Ball State University L.A. Pittenger Student Center
Provided in partnership by Building Better Neighborhoods, the Shafer Leadership Academy, the City of Muncie, the Vectren Foundation, and Muncie Action Plan.

This invitation-only event brought together 130 community members representing each of Muncie’s neighborhoods to receive leadership training, share best practices, and network with one another.

View the agenda. (png)

Read the conference wrap-up post.

View slide show of the event.

Location:

The conference will be held on the second floor of the L.A. Pittenger Student Center, which is located on Ball State’s campus. Free parking will be available in the parking garage immediately behind the Student Center. Ball State classes will not be in session, and you will not need a pass to park there.

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2016 Black History Month Community Forums

Tuesdays in February the City of Muncie and Mayor Dennis Taylor will be hosting a series of community forums.  These sessions are free and open to the public.  Everyone is welcome to attend and share their thoughts. Muncie City Councilman, Julius Anderson will moderate.

Download the flier (pdf)

February 2, 6:00-7:00 PM
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Lenny R. Corthen, Pastor
820 S. Penn Street

February 9, 6:00-7:00 PM
Prayer House of Deliverance
John L. Smith, Pastor
1805 S. Wall Avenue

February 16, 6:00-7:00 PM
Repairing the Breach Ministries
Kevin Ivy, Sr., Pastor
2417 W. 8th Street

February 23, 6:00-7:00 PM
Antioch Baptist Church
Edward Long, Pastor
1700 E. Butler Street