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)

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. 



ILLUSTRATION OF PREGNANT WOMAN. VITAMINS AND MINERALS

Are Prenatal Vitamins Worth It?

If you are about to begin your pregnancy journey, you want to make sure that you are prepared. One of the best things you can do to help keep you and your little one healthy during this new stage of life is to take a prenatal vitamin.



How to Wear a Cuban Link Chain

A Cuban link chain is one of those rare items that speaks for itself. There is no need to explain the meaning, origin, or significance of Cuban links… everybody already knows! They’ve seen Scarface, they know hip-hop, and there’s nothing more to be said.



It always arrives in time. Side view of happy young delivery man giving a cardboard box to young woman while standing in front of the house

7 Ways to Keep Your Packages Safer

We worry about the important packages we send and receive through delivery services. Will we receive them? Will someone take the box from my home? Unfortunately, these concerns are valid, but there are ways you can help keep your packages safer. 


Junior jumper and sprinter Charity Griffith earned a share of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Most Valuable Performer award at the MAC Indoor Championships Feb. 25-26. She set a new personal best in the pentathlon with a score of 4099 points. Photo Credit: David Dermer, Ball State Athletics
TRACK & FIELD

Smiling through the pain: Ball State Track & Field athlete Charity Griffith heads to the 2022 NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships viewing her injury with optimism

Ball State Track & Field junior Charity Griffith is headed to the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon to compete in the Women's high jump final June 11 at 2 p.m. (pacific). She will do so with a torn meniscus, an injury she has looked at with surprising optimism.