Community Engagement

MAKE A DIFFERENCE--Donate Used Books and Hygiene Products
August 28, 2025
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Donate today! We urgently need used books and hygiene products to support upcoming United Way Day of Action projects.Read article.
Get ready for Astronomy SLAM! on Nov. 8
August 27, 2025
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In this fast-paced event, Ball State students compete for the title of Astronomy Slam Champion. Get your tickets or register to present today.Read article.
Join Us for the 4th Annual Burris Hoot Scoot
August 25, 2025
Community EngagementTeachers College
Run, walk, or dash at the 4th Annual Burris Hoot Scoot! Choose from a 5K, 1 Mile, or Owlet Dash. Proceeds benefit the Burris PTSO to support teachers, students, …Read article.
REMINDER Beginning Sign Language Noncredit Class Starts in September
August 25, 2025
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This six-week class introduces the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) and signed English, giving you the skills to start finger spelling and holding simple …Read article.
Donations to AAUW book sale can be made starting May 19
May 07, 2025
Community EngagementOther Employee News & Events
Donations of new and gently used books, puzzles, DVDs and CDs (music and books) will be accepted for the American Association of University Women – Muncie …Read article.
Ball State's Main Spring Commencement Ceremony Moved to Worthen Arena
May 03, 2025
Building or Facility NoticesCommunity EngagementGeneral Student InfoOther AnnouncementsOther Employee News & EventsSpeakers
Due to inclement weather, today’s Spring 2025 main Commencement ceremony at Ball State University will be at Worthen Arena at 10 a.m. Gates open at 9 a.m. …Read article.
Summer Youth Writing Camp in Fishers, June 9-20
March 31, 2025
Children's ActivitiesCommunity EngagementFamily Activities
The Indiana Writing Project is sponsoring two one-week writing camps in June for students currently in grades 4-11. The camps will be held at the Ball State …Read article.
Applications Now Open for Student and Professional Programs
March 31, 2025
Career Development for Faculty & StaffCareer Development for StudentsCommunity EngagementGeneral Student Info
The Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute is currently accepting applications for Chic Innovate and GEN:i programs.Read article.
Campus & Community Innovation Fest This Week
March 31, 2025
Community EngagementPresentations and Lectures
Come vote for your favorite idea at this week's Innovation Fest!Read article.
Innovation Fest
March 21, 2025
Career Development for StudentsCommunity EngagementCourses, Seminars & Workshops
Inaugural Innovation Fest will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 4-7 PM in the L. A. Pittenger Student Center’s Ballroom.Read article.