Thursday, Feb. 13
“Not For Sale: A Human Trafficking Presentation.”
At 5:00 p.m. in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Pinshelf Room, The Center for Peace and Conflict Studies is sponsoring, “Not For Sale: A Human Trafficking Presentation.” Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Sergeant Jon Daggy will speak about his experiences working against sex trafficking while he was preparing for the Super Bowl as well as in general.
Dinner in the Dark
The Retreat in Noyer Complex and America’s Buffet in Lafollette Complex will be turning out the lights to conserve energy as part of the Residence Hall Energy Challenge. In place of the traditional lights, the dining areas will use LED candlelight and giving away glow necklaces. Ice cream samples and Valentine’s Day candy will be given away as well. The lights will be turned off at 5:30 p.m.
Second Harvest Food Bank
From 9 to 11 a.m., the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Indiana will provide food for families in need at the Tailgate Program. It will be held at Borg Warner in the parking lot across the street on the north side of State Road 32, West Kilgore Ave. in Muncie. Students who would like to volunteer can contact Second Harvest and ask for John Nieman at foodbank@curehunger.org or 800-886-0882.
“Wisecracks for Wellness”
“Wisecracks for Wellness” presents “It Happened One Night” (1934) by Frank Capra from 6 to 9 p.m. in Maring-Hunt Library’s meeting room. An encore presentation will be shown Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Educational Resources Meeting Room in Bracken Library.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Pruis Hall. To schedule a donation appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information. Donors receive a free t-shirt .
Friday, Feb. 14
Music in the Museum
In the David Owsley Museum of Art at 7:00 p.m there will be a Music in the Museum performance on the harpsichord by Rebecca Burkart.
Love is Equal
Students for Creative Activism will host Love is Equal, a Valentine’s Day march, at 12 p.m. at the L.A. Pittenger Student Center, with help from Spectrum, Muncie OUTreach and Feminists for Action. The purpose of the event is to stress that love is equal despite gender or sexual orientation. The best-dressed participant and particpant with the best sign will receive condoms and prizes.
Saturday, Feb. 15
Wild Ensemble and Symphony Band
The Wild Ensemble and Symphony Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Sursa Performance Hall. Tickets are $5. Students are free in advance with Ball State University ID at the John R. Emens Auditorium Box Office.
Docent’s Choice Tour
Docent’s Choice Tour will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the David Owsley Art Museum. Docent Vinny Pucciarelli will talk about the museum’s history and about specific pieces within one of the collections.
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