Vehicles form two lines for the Burris Laboratory School drive-by graduation May 22, 2020, on Campus Drive at Ball State. According to Dawn Miller, principal, more than 200 cars appeared to congratulate seniors. The line stretched from behind the Frank A. Bracken Administration building to the nearby parking garage. Bailey Cline, DN
PARKING SERVICES

2022-23 Parking Permit Sales

Starting 10 a.m., Monday, June 27, parking permits for general faculty/staff, R2, R6, and R8 lots will be available to all employees. Starting 10 a.m., Monday, July 11, any remaining R5, R7 and R11 permits will be available to all employees.



Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns (center) and Dr. Joe Rinard (second to the left), among others, pose for the official ribbon cutting ceremony and introduction of the Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse and the Environmental Education Center in Muncie, Indiana, June 17, 2022. Rinard was additionally awarded the President's Medal of Distinction. (Kyle Smedley/DN)
GREENHOUSE EXPANSION

Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse officially expanded, Dr. Joe Rinard awarded Ball State University President's Medal of Distinction

June 17, Geoffrey S. Mearns, Ball State University President, along with Maureen McCarthy, Dean of College of Science and Humanities, conducted the official Dr. Joe and Alice Rinard Orchid Greenhouse expansion ribbon cutting ceremony. Additionally, President Mearns awarded Dr. Joe Rinard the President's Medal of Distinction.


David Letterman Communication and Media Building. Jenna Gorsage, DN
CLOSURES

North Campus steam shutdown June 17-June 25

As announced June 13 by the Ball State University (BSU) Communications Center and BSU Facilities Planning and Management, beginning 7:00 a.m. Friday, June 17, the steam supply to a number of buildings in North Campus will be shut off. This shut down will ensure domestic hot water for, but not limited to, restrooms, sinks, showers, kitchenettes, etc. are not available. 




Andrew Gustin, owner of Ameliorate Records and curator of "Two Minutes in Indiana" poses with his guitar Jan. 17, 2022. Gustin played his own track called "Willow Tree" on the album alongside individual compositions from 19 other Indiana musicians. Laura Hergenroether, Photo Provided
INDIANA

Music artists share original compositions on living in Indiana

Eric Salazar knew after a high school jazz band bass clarinet solo what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. After his Brownsburg High School band director Joe Vrabec credited him as the reason the band won a judge’s choice award from a 2007 Purdue University jazz competition, he said he wanted to become a music performer to “help people feel their feelings and help people through music.”


Rustic Rebels Geode and Crystal Mine opened in October 2021 in the former location of ScreenBroidery, which moved a few doors down on West University Avenue last year. Along with other business updates in the Village this school year, there is construction at the old Two Cats Cafe location. Eli Houser, DN
COMMUNITY

New and established Village businesses share the inspiration behind opening their doors

The Village wasn’t always as lively as it is now. After the 2008 recession, many buildings sat vacant while landlords tried to find buyers. While some businesses, including Village Green Records and White Rabbit Used Books, survived 2008, the recession coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic saw some businesses move out of the Village and others move in. Jack’s Donuts and Rustic Rebels Geode and Crystal Mine are two businesses that just opened last semester, with ScreenBroidery also moving its location.