Comm Center Catchup: See what you might have missed!

With finals rapidly approaching, we know it’s easy to miss important announcements from Ball State’s Communication Center! Don’t worry — Ball State Daily has you covered! This week, learn about the annual Late Nite Carnival, a new civic studies minor, and a research opportunity.

Late Nite Carnival is Back

On Friday, April 25 Ball State’s annual Late Nite Carnival will be hosted from 6 p.m. to midnight in the C1 parking lot. The carnival will include rides, game booths, live entertainment, fair food and more. Students may preregister for early entry starting at 5 p.m.

To preregister, stop by the Scramble Light or the Atrium on Thursday, April 24, or Friday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration is free for Ball State students.

Ball State’s New Minor

The Center for Economic and Civic Learning has launched a new civic studies minor. This interdisciplinary program is designed to empower students to engage in a meaningful civic life.

The new minor prepares students for careers in education, law, journalism, nonprofit leadership and more. It is a 15-credit pathway that includes foundational coursework, hands-on engagement, and reflective learning.

For more information, contact Dr. David J. Rook at djroof@bsu.edu.

Research Developing a Virtual Companion

Researchers at Ball State University are seeking participants to help develop a virtual companion. The study, funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, will help to develop a virtual companion, called “Fara.” The chatbot is designed to help users create and engage with healthy habits.

If you are interested in participating in the study, take the short screening survey here.

For more information, contact Dr. Evette Simmons Reed at easimmonsree@bsu.edu.

For more information go to Ball State’s Communication Center.