Dog adoptions, new immersive learning opportunities, athletes going pro and much more happened this week at Ball State.
Take a look at some of the biggest headlines from the Ball State Daily News this past week.
GALLERY: Weekend adoption special - June 23, 2017
The Muncie Animal Shelter had a line out the door on June 23 as people waited to see dogs and cats up for adoption. The shelter is offering $5 adoptions on Friday and Saturday in hopes to give new homes to over 300 animals taken in this past month. ... View photos.
Ball State provides new summer immersive learning opportunity - June 26, 2017
Camp Adventure is offering a new program called Summer Learning Fun, giving Ball State students the opportunity to gain experience outside of the typical classroom environment.
While visiting the camp Camp Adventure with one of her classes, Stacey Allred, instructor of elementary education, along with director of Camp Adventure James Leslie discussed how the property was underutilized during the summer. ... Read more.
Music for All Summer Symposium returns to Ball State - June 26, 2017
For the seventh straight summer, Music for All brings its national summer music camp to Ball State.
The week-long Summer Symposium brings together middle school and high school music students along with band directors from across the country to learn from each other. ... Read more.
Former Ball State baseball player signs free agent deal with Chicago White Sox - June 27, 2017
It didn't take long into his career in the United Shore Professional Baseball League for former Ball State infielder Alex Maloney to receive a phone call from a Major League Organization.
During the middle of just his fourth game with the Birmingham-Bloomfield Beavers on Saturday, Maloney was pulled to begin his transition to Arizona, where he is headed to join Chicago's rookie team. ... Read more.
Muncie receives grant to support artists in residence program - June 28, 2017
The National Endowment for the Arts has recently announced it has approved the city of Muncie for a $50,000 grant that will support an artist in residence program.
The grant will support the city partnering with the Muncie Arts and Culture Council to provide visiting artists with a temporary residence and gallery exhibition space, as well as facilitate access to studio space and fabrication equipment, according to a news release. ... Read more.
UPDATE: I-69 bridge construction project advances, northbound exit opens Friday - June 29, 2017
The northbound Interstate 69 Exit 241 ramp to State Road 332/McGalliard Road that was supposed to open last night has been delayed to Friday before 6 a.m.
Crews will close various lanes on northbound and southbound I-69 tonight between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. to open the northbound exit ramp and shift traffic lanes toward the right shoulders and away from the median. ... Read more.
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Ball State football’s blowout loss to Ohio summarizes failed season
By Kyle Smedley / 17 hours agoAfter the Bobcats’ 42-21 routing, the Cardinals finished the season with their worst record since 2017.
Ball State football pushes through outside noise ahead of Black Friday game against Ohio
By Kyle Smedley / 2 days agoThe Cardinals are setback by injuries and early transfer portal entries heading into the final game of the season against the Bobcats.
