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The Face of PTSD

Steven Dalcher will present “The Face of PTSD: Implications for Post Secondary Education” to educate teachers how to instruct students with post-traumatic stress disorder. Dalcher is the education officer for the Indiana National Guard. He will speak from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center Forum Room. Contact the Veterans Benefits office for additional information at 765-285-5736.

Montaigne’s ‘Essais’

Dorothy Stegman, an associate professor of French, will present “A Sense of the Past or a Taste of the Future?” at 4 p.m. in North Quad Room 160. Stegman will speak on the “Essais” by Montaigne, an influential writer from the French Renaissance.

The Boxcars

The Grammy award winning Boxcars will present its modern traditional bluegrass at 7:30 p.m. John R. Emens Auditorium. The Boxcars will perform as a group and as individuals. The ticket prices vary.

Bad Poetry

Bad Poetry will feature Poetic Summit members performing spoken word. The event will be at 7:30 p.m. in the Art and Journalism Building Room 175. The show is free for everyone.

Box City 

Box City will be at 9:30 p.m. at the DeHority Complex Beach. The event’s purpose is to make people aware of homeless issues. Participants will create cardboard houses and have the opportunity to stay in them overnight. Box City also will encourage students to donate canned goods.

SlutWalk 

Ball State’s Feminist for Action and Students for Creative Social Activism are hosting a SlutWalk to spread awareness about rape culture and different rape myths. The attire is, “as little [or as much] as you want.” They will meet at 2 p.m. at North Quad for their pre-march rally, music, dancing and other awareness activities.

‘That Awkward Moment’ 

Friday Night Filmworks will show “That Awkward Moment” at 9 p.m. in Pruis Hall. Starring Zac Efron and Michael B. Jordan, this romantic comedy revolves around three best friends who have to decide where their dating relationships are going. Admission is free for Ball State students and $1 for guests. There will be free candy and soda for the first 100 attendees.

Chase the Rainbow

Ball State’s second Chase the Rainbow run will be at 8:30 a.m. in Bethel Field, across from Scheumann Stadium. The 5k run and walk will support Ball State and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Participants should wear bright and white clothing, and by the end of the race, they will be more colorful than before. Chase the Rainbow is $25 for Ball State students and $30 for non-students.

Noon-9 p.m. today, Saturday, Sunday

8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through May 1

8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 2