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Ball State University's sixth president, John R. Emens (1945-1968), had a dream. He envisioned a "campus of the future" complete with an auditorium "large enough to house most college functions as well as major symphonies, Broadway productions, ballets, and other forms of entertainment for Muncie and east central Indiana audiences." Planning for the auditorium began as early as 1947, but the U-shaped building was not actually built until 1961. The structure includes the Hargreeves Music Building, Arts and Communications Building, and the 410-seat University Theatre. Emens' dream was finally realized on March 14-15, 1964, when the auditorium gave its first performances in the form of a "sneak preview," and then it was officially dedicated on Oct. 25 the same year. In its first 25 years alone, more than 3.6 million people visited the then 3,581-seat auditorium to see 2,335 programs. The legendary acoustic, scalloped ceiling, and state-of-the-art sound capabilities of Emens Auditorium account for the attraction of many artists to performing in this facility. Since the grand opening in 1964, many world renowned artists, individuals, musicians, and shows have graced the stage of Emens Auditorium. Legendary performances range from President Ford, David Letterman, Stevie Wonder, Louis Armstrong, Victor Borge, Magician David Copperfield, comedian Adam Sandler, musical Cats and Les Miserables, Red Skelton, B. B. King, The Temptations, Third Eye Blind, and the Dixie Chicks.
The Student Recreation and Wellness Center opened its doors on August 18, 2010 after two years of construction. The 200,000 sq ft center includes a three level fitness room, suspended track, indoor turf field, five court gymnasium, multipurpose rooms, food service area, and gathering areas for patrons to meet and relax with friends. The facility also houses the Outdoor Pursuits Center, an outdoor resource center that features a 36-foot climbing wall and offers clinics, programs, and rental equipment for various outdoor activities. INTRAMURAL SPORTS Intramural Sports are for Ball State students, faculty, staff, and alumni with valid Ball State identification cards looking to play competitive sports against others on campus. We offer singles, doubles and team tournaments and leagues throughout each semester. To register for intramural sports, participants must first create an account on http://imleagues.com/bsu/registration . From there participants may choose to either create a team or register as a free agent so that you may request to joins team and/or show teams in need of players that you are available. Registration must be complete with full payment by their respective deadlines. The front office is available to assist you with registration issues and answer any questions that you may have. For more information please visit http://bsu.edu/recreation/intramural-sports.html BSU FIT CLASSES BSU Fit offers many trained instructors who teach a variety of fitness classes for all levels of fitness. We offer over 50 classes each week during the school year. Some of those include Cycling, Pilates, Zumba, PIYO, and strength training. These classes are offered year round and will challenge the fitness levels of all participants. BSU students and affiliates have the obtain several levels of class packages ranging from a 5-Class Pass to either a Unlimited Academic/Semester Pass. for more information please visit bsu.edu/recreation/bsu-fitness.html BE SURE TO LIKE OUR "BALL STATE GROUP FITNESS" PAGE AS WELL! SPORT CLUBS The Sport Clubs program at Ball State University is a major component of the Office of Recreation Services. Sport Clubs are recognized student organizations that exist to promote and develop interest in a particular sport or activity. These interests may be competitive, recreational, or instructional in nature, and participation in sport clubs is strictly voluntary. Each club is organized and run by its student members under the supervision of the Office of Recreation Services. The emphasis of Sport Clubs is student leadership and development because of this student’s involvement in clubs enhances their university experience and contributes to their overall education. For a complete listing of available sports and contact info please visit http://bsu.edu/recreation/sport-clubs.html FOR MORE INFORMATION ON OUR OUTDOOR PURSUITS PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES A STATE-OF-THE-ART CLIMBING WALL AND RENTAL CENTER, PLEASE LIKE OUR "BALL STATE OUTDOOR PURSUITS PAGE"
The College of Architecture and Planning, also known as CAP, is an academic college of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana offering degrees in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Urban Planning, Historic Preservation, and Urban Design, and is Indiana's only state-assisted Architecture school.HistoryIn the mid-1960s, the Indiana General Assembly approved the development of a state-assisted architecture program at what was then Ball State Teacher's College. On March 23, 1965, the basis of the College of Architecture and Planning opened its doors in a converted reserve naval armory just north of the site of the current CAP building. CAP began with four instructors and only offered degrees in Architecture. In 1972, the west portion of the existing building was built, and an addition was added in 1980.First Year ProgramAt the College of Architecture and Planning, all entry-level students are subjected to common course of study. Students entering the First Year Program will take classes introducing the professions in Architecture, Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. Students will also have to take four courses: two design studios and two design communication media classes. CAP 101 and CAP 102 are design studio courses to introduce environmental design and planning. CAP 161 and CAP 162 are design media courses which develop students' communication of ideas through diagramming, illustrating and other forms of media. Depending on when a student begins his/her CAP 101 and 161 classes, the student will either be a Farchy, Sparchy or AEP. These names originated by students: Farchys begin their design classes in the fall, Sparchys in the spring, and AEP (Accelerated Entry Program) have their design classes over summer sessions.
Visit the Charles W. Brown Planetarium at Ball State University and experience the night sky as you have never seen it before. The planetarium is an immersive theater where state-of-the-art technology transforms the 52-foot dome into a simulation of the night sky as seen from Earth and from space. For example, the audience can “fly” through Saturn’s rings, land on Mars, or travel to distant stars and galaxies. By combining real images from spacecraft and telescopes with advanced computer graphics, the possibilities become almost endless. The planetarium uses a GOTO CHRONOS II Hybrid projector with a RSA Cosmos digital system to display visualizations based on real scientific data. Programs are open to the public, school groups, and Ball State University students.
Teachers College is an academic college of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. Teachers College is housed in a 10-story, 138ft building which is the second tallest in Delaware County. It is home to six academic departments: Counseling Psychology and Guidance Services, Educational Leadership, Educational Psychology, Educational Studies, Elementary Education, and Special Education. It also houses the Office of the Dean and the Office of Teacher Education Services.HistoryBall State University began in 1899 as a private teachers college, the Eastern Indiana Normal School. At this early age all classrooms, residence halls, offices, and dining facilities were located in Ball State University's Administration Building. In 1917 the college, Indiana State Normal School (Eastern Division), was purchased by the Ball Brothers, local industrialists and entrepreneurs. It then was donated to the state of Indiana in 1918, making the teachers college a public institution. In 1922 the campus had expanded to several buildings, and the name was changed to Ball Teachers College and later Ball State Teachers College (1929) to honor the Ball Brothers' dedication to the institution. The Indiana State Teachers College Board governed the school until 1961; a board of trustees was established in 1961 to govern the newly created Ball State College. The College rapidly expanded its curricula and was renamed Ball State University in 1965 in recognition of its growth and in anticipation of its future impact on education in the state of Indiana.
Home of the Business Living-Learning Community and a diverse array of predominantly underclassmen students. Knotts/Edwards was named for Lucile Knotts and P.D. Edwards, two people who were involved with Ball State during its early history. Knotts was a Burris School teacher from 1929 until her retirement in 1953. She was considered a truly inspiring teacher with a genuine interest in young people. Edwards was the head of the mathematics department at Ball State. After his retirement in 1962, he taught at the Air Force Institute of Technology and Rose Polytechnic Institute, now known as Rose-Hulman.
This is the official bookstore of Ball State University. We serve students, facutly, staff and the community with needs for new, used, rental and digital textbooks, Ball State gifts and apparel, and general reading books.
The Miller College of Business is the business college of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.Research CentersThe Miller College of Business has one stand-alone research center and four centers integrated into various academic departments. The Center for Business and Economic Research, directed by Michael J. Hicks provides public policy and economic research in Indiana and the Midwest. The Entrepreneurship Center led by Matthew Marvel is a top ten entrepreneurship center nationally, and offers a minor in entrepreneurship. The H.H. Gregg Center for Professional Selling led by Stacy Schetzle offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in selling, the Center for Actuarial Science and Risk Management directed by Steven Avila is a collaboration between the Department of Finance and Insurance and the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The college also features the A. Umit Taftali Center for Capital Markets and Investing.Notable alumniAngela Ahrendts, former CEO, Burberry, current Senior Vice President of Retail and Online Stores, Apple Inc.Kent C. Nelson, former chairman and CEO, UPSJohn Schnatter, founder, spokesman, chairman and CEO of Papa John's International
The School of Art’s Facebook page is about sharing and connecting through the arts! Look here to find current and up-to-the-minute postings about School of Art events and notices; visiting artists and scholars; gallery exhibitions and receptions; and faculty and student accomplishments, including their works of art, scholarly, and pedagogical pursuits. Connecting with the School of Art on Facebook means you are joining an arts community composed of current students, faculty, and staff at Ball State University, as well as, our alumnus and other patrons of the arts!
Sport clubs are athletic student organizations that compete with other universities. Sport clubs are organized, funded, and ran by students, for students. Sport Clubs are managed by two offices on campus: Office of Student Life and Office of Recreation. Membership Eligibility Students make up the majority of those participating on Ball State Sport Club teams. However, full-time faculty and staff are also eligibile to participate on a club team. All active members of a sport club team must sign an Assumption of Risk Form prior to participation. How to Join To join a sport club, please contact the president of the desired sport. All members or interested participants must complete an Assumption of Risk Form and bring a copy of their BSU Photo ID.
The Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) at Ball State supports the university's mission by assisting Ball State University personnel in the quest for external funding to carry out their research, scholarship, and creative activity.
Cardinal Ballroom provides dance instruction to all Ball State students, staff, and alumni. Our goal is to share the love of dance through social dancing and foster a competitive spirit in our ballroom dance team. Every week we provide a welcoming environment for the social and competitive ballroom community alike. We pride ourselves in being a free club for student and faculty. Feel free to join us for our weekly social lesson. No prior dance experience necessary!
iLearn Trends is an interactive, media-rich publication from Ball State University’s Integrated Learning Institute. We bring together the voices of Ball State faculty and researchers to frame the conversation about online and blended learning. Here, you’ll learn about emerging technology, analytics, tools, and strategies that can be applied in virtual and on-campus classrooms at any level, K-12 and beyond. At our core iLearn Trends is a topical collection of meaningful educational observations curated by our staff. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @iLearnTrends
The faculty is committed to providing students with immersive, experiential, and service-learning opportunities throughout their four year undergraduate experience. In the classroom, students will receive hands-on experience through the completion of at least two outcome-based projects for regional sport organizations, and students will organize various events on-campus to raise money for local charitable organizations. Additionally, each fall the sport administration program organizes the Chase Charlie Races to fight childhood obesity in the Muncie community. The Sport Administration Club offers opportunities for students to learn about careers in their chosen field, network with industry professionals, and acquire event management experience working events for the athletic department and other regional sport organizations. Finally, students who are seniors will complete a 12-credit, 400-hour internship. In addition to being housed on the campus of a Division I athletic department, Ball State's central location between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne is ideal for students pursuing a career in sport administration. Many opportunities exist to obtain volunteer, internship, and paid work experience either on campus or within a one-hour drive.
The Journal of Pediatric Neuropsychology is the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatric Neuropsychology. The journal publishes original peer-reviewed research focused on the needs of children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental or neurocognitive disorders. Manuscripts should have practical applications for a pediatric population in clinical, school, and/or forensic settings. Topics the Journal may consider publishing include neuropsychological assessment, evidence-based interventions, neurodevelopment, neurorehabilitation, psychopharmacology, neuroimaging, biomarkers, ethical and legal issues, test construction and psychometrics, and hospital to home and school transitions.
About the studio: Ball State University is located in central Indiana a little over an hour outside of Indianapolis. The studio is comprised of mainly undergraduate students in Music Media Production, Music Education, and Music Performance. The School of Music does offer a Masters of Music, Master of Arts and a Doctorate of Arts. There are many regional performing and teaching opportunities available for students. The School of Music at Ball State University has state-of-the- art recording studios and performance halls. Graduate Assistantships and Undergraduate Scholarships in Music Assistantship Duties: Full or Half Graduate Assistantships are available for 20/10 hrs per week on a 10-month contract. Assignments are based on teaching needs of the horn studio and School ensembles. Applicants may also apply for other teaching positions across campus or in music, including music theory, aural skills, music appreciation, music computer lab supervisor, music education methods, and more, depending on successful interviews within each discipline. Assistantship Pay: Stipend varies based on degree: Doctor of Arts stipend $12,000 full award/$6,000 half award; Master's $7,000/$3500; Artist Diploma $7,100/$3550. The award also includes remission of most tuition or half tuition. Students will incur fees of around $1500 per semester. For further information, see the Graduate Handbook available from the School of Music website. Undergraduate Awards: Ball State University offers numerous academic and music awards annually. These scholarships are often combined creating generous financial awards for undergraduate students. Awards are based on performance merit and academic prowess.
The Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) at Ball State supports the university's mission by assisting Ball State University personnel in the quest for external funding to carry out their research, scholarship, and creative activity.
The Nursing Living-Learning Community is dedicated to students in an academically rigorous program who are considering nursing as a career. Learning focuses more on a variety of issues, specialty areas, and careers related to nursing.
Gender shapes careers and families. It defines friendships and interests. It sways teachers and judges. It alters diagnosis and treatment. It labels actions and attitudes. It even dictates how we dress and eat, what we read, and the movies we watch. Women and people of color constitute the majority in the global community—and choosing to study women and gender illuminates the world around you: -Explore the important, but often submerged, roles women have played worldwide in art, history and literature. -Discover how our language, the media, and communications shape attitudes toward women. -Develop an understanding of the experiences, achievements, and roles of women. -Learn how women’s roles and feminism have shifted over time; broaden your understanding of current gender issues. -Develop down into physical and psychological underpinnings of gender issues and the roots of sexist beliefs and practices in society. -Immerse yourself and apply your knowledge through internships while cultivating an awareness that helps eliminate misconceptions and stereotypes.