Second year meteorology and geoscience major Hunter Luzadder sits on a bench in front of Frog Baby Sept. 19. Jacy Bradley, DN

A Fresh Start

Ball State's oldest fraternity, Delta Kappa Chapter of Theta Chi, returns after three years of suspension. Theta Chi was suspended Oct. 2018, and they started re-establishing in fall 2021. Fall 2022 is the first semester that Theta Chi is officially back. 



Dave Largent poses for a portrait in his office Sept. 26. Amber Pietz, DN
COMPUTER SCIENCE

From Social Work to Computer Work

Though Dave Largent initially secured a social work major in college, he has made a career out of computer science. Largent won the 2022 Ball State University Most Outstanding Faculty Award due to his work for the university and with local K-12 schools.



The evening of Sept. 20, 2022, the John M. Craddock Wetland Nature Preserve in Muncie, Ind., was captured in a series of photos. This is one of the few nature preserve in Muncie. Kyle Smedley, DN
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY

Welcoming Back the Wetlands

Ball State is hosting a wetland workshop at Cooper Farm in Muncie Oct. 1-2. John Taylor, land manager and restoration ecologist at Ball State, among others, commented on the project and the importance of wetlands. 


Ivy Tech's mascot, Roadrunner, makes an appearance for some photo shoots with some Muncie locals and their furry friends in Muncie on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022. Ashton Connelly, DN
COMMUNITY

Building the Bridge

After two years of cancellations, the Muncie Bridge Dinner returned Thursday. The event, held on the Washington Street bridge in Muncie, attracted members of the community, including Muncie locals and Ball State University students.


A tent and bus are set up at Payless in Muncie, Indiana, Sept. 17, 2022, for a Hunger Awareness food drive held by the Muncie Soup Kitchen, Panther Pantry and Cardinal Kitchen. The event was from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kyle Smedley, DN
HUNGER AWARENESS MONTH

A Constant Need

The Soup Kitchen of Muncie, Panther Pantry and Cardinal Kitchen teamed up for their food drive Sept. 17, "Stuff-A-Bus". While the three organizations serve three different segments of the Muncie community, they all aim to address hunger and food security.



Employers and students line up in Worthen Arena for the Cardinal Job Fair Sept. 15. All attendees were required to wear masks to protect against the COVID-19 pandemic. Richard Kann, DN
BALL STATE CAREER CENTER

A Chance for Conversation

For the fall 2022 semester, the Cardinal Job Fair is Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. at Worthen Arena. With over 180 employers scheduled, current Cardinals and Ball State alumni have the chance to speak with businesses in their search for a job, and potentially a long-term career. 


A vendor sets up shop at the Pride festival at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie, Sept. 3, 2022. (Mya Cataline, DN)
MUNCIE OUTREACH

People Like Me

 For 10 years, Muncie OUTreach has provided Delaware County’s LGBTQ youth with an outlet to express themselves and build their own community.



Newly named Ball State University Associate Vice President of Inclusive Excellence Rashida Willard. Willard holds an associate's in Organizational Dynamics and a bachelor's in Business Administration from Warner Pacific University and a master's in Business Administration from Concordia University. Ball State University, photo provided
OFFICE OF INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE

Clocking In

Effective Sept. 19, Rashida Willard advances as the Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence on Ball State University’s campus. As well as the staff members of the Inclusive Excellence Office, Willard said she is over the moon to be joining the small but sturdy team.


Through their free-to-all 'Impact X Class,' those involved hope to bring about innovation from within Muncie. The 12-week class begins Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022. (Josie Santiago, DN)
BUSINESS/ENTREPRENEURSHIP

IMPACT

Mike Martin, along with Christina Mann and Kory Gipson, are set to teach a 12-week “Impact X Class” starting September 13, a collaboration between Ball State University’s Entrepreneurship Center, the City of Muncie and the In Place Impact Muncie Initiative, hoping to help Muncie’s entrepreneurial and economic scene grow.






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