Harry Eggink met with the dean of a college that didn’t yet exist 50 years ago. The College of Architecture and Planning was opening its doors in the fall, and Dean Charles Sappenfield convinced Eggink to attend Ball State with promises of a great new college on campus.
Eggink took a chance and enrolled, not knowing what the college would even look like.
“We came here with a lot of students and three faculty members to take us on,” Eggink said.
Eggink still remains at Ball State today as a professor, teaching classes in the architecture and urban design programs.
Since 1965, CAP has changed a lot about its buildings and the technology that it uses. When the college first opened, it was housed in a converted reserve naval armory building on campus. In 1972, the college moved to inhabit what is commonly known as the “tower” portion of the CAP building today. The class size grew, and so did the building, with the addition added in 1980.
Continue reading at BallBearingsMag.com Also, follow us on Twitter @ballbearings
Read More
The 6 most memorable moments at the 2024 VMAs
By Sam Jasionowski / October 11, 2024Missed the VMAs? Don’t worry, we have you covered. We hand-picked some moments throughout the night that encapsulate the spirit of the award show like iconic performances, heartwarming acceptance speeches, and the recipient of the Video Vanguard Award.
The Department of Theatre and Dance stages 'Kinky Boots'
By Trinity Rea and Olivia Ground / September 26, 2024The Department of Theatre and Dance stages “Kinky Boots” in University Theatre
Students in one of the largest minorities on campus push for change
By Ella Howell and Dillon Rosenlieb / September 19, 2024Some students with disabilities feel excluded from sporting events due to a lack of accessibility in student sections.
