GEOTHERMAL: Ball State breaks ground on new energy system
May 12, 2009With national and state officials in attendance, Ball State had its ceremonial groundbreaking for new geothermal system Saturday.
With national and state officials in attendance, Ball State had its ceremonial groundbreaking for new geothermal system Saturday.
More than 800 people packed the auditorium of the Horizon Convention Center Thursday night at the premiere of "My Name is Jerry," featuring Ball State University graduate Doug Jones and other Hollywood actors.
The Robert Bell Building was evacuated today because one of the building's elevator motors malfunctioned and started to smoke, Muncie Fire Department Lt. Chris Spencer said. The Muncie fire department originally responded to an elevator entrapment in the building, but Spencer said the trapped individuals were released.
For the past four years, senior Katherine Barnet has been told that, with a nursing degree, she would be able to write her own ticket into the field of her choice. As it turns out, that ticket may lead to a position she doesn't necessarily want to be in. She said she's been searching every other day or so for job openings and putting in applications, but has not had any interviews.
The Honors College and the College of Sciences and Humanities are doing something different with the Emens Lecture Series by presenting a symposium of student work. The Constructing Identities Symposium will take place Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m at the Student Center.
Hundreds went to the Madhatter late Saturday as one of Ball State University's favorite bands played its last show. After eight years of playing together, James Brown Car Alarm, winner of best band in the Best of Ball State poll, is moving on as all three members graduate later in the week.
While creating presentations about how identity is constructed, students said they learned more about their own identities and sense of self. Four Honors College classes presented Constructing Identity, a series of events about how people become who they are, Wednesday at Cardinal Hall.
With graduation approaching, out going seniors will soon be faced with paying back student loans. Robert Zellers, director of scholarships and financial aid, said while in school, students need to be aware of money. Students don't have to pay interest, he said, and they are encouraged to keep track of the debt they accumulate.
Even though few students have unsubscribed to information from the Communications Center digest, that doesn't mean everyone is reading the e-mails. About one-third of the students have unsubscribed to at least one subject, but students say they don't even read the digest, let alone personalize their subscription.
Studebaker East Complex and Studebaker West Complex are putting together the seventh annual StuStock from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday behind Stu West. Activities will include a battle of the bands contest, a raffle and a cookout. In order to enter the raffle, Studebaker residents have to use their Studebucks, a form of fake money residents can earn in the halls.
Rockets, slime and a genie will all be at the Delaware County Fairgrounds this weekend when a Ball State University student organization has a Science Day for Muncie children. Science Day will showcase more than 15 demonstrations, a miniature carnival and environmentally friendly activities.
The latest film from the telecommunications department will be shown on a screen half the size of a football field. "Free Wall" is premiering at the IMAX theater in the Indiana State Museum at 7:30 p.m today. The film is an emotional drama about two young men from opposite ends of the social spectrum.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Ball State University men's volleyball team lost the first game of the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Tournament championship match against No. 10 Ohio State University 30-25.
The Ball State University men's volleyball is on the brink of elimination. Ball State lost game two to No. 10 Ohio State University 32-20 and now trail by two games in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Tournament championship match.
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Ohio State eliminated Ball State 30-25, 32-30, 30-19 in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Tournament championship match Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
When outside attacker Lee Meyer arrived to the St. John Arena on Thursday afternoon, he was not expecting to play that much. Balancing his class schedule as an architecture major and being a member of the Ball State University men's volleyball team, the sophomore had not even been able to fully practice with the team.
Ohio State University's all-conference middle attacker John Albertson will not play against Ball State in the conference tournament championship match because of a leg injury.
The Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association championship match between Ball State University and No. 10 Ohio State University is not the only conference title match tonight. No. 6 Penn State University and Juniata College will play in the Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association championship match at 7 p.
COLUMBUS, Ohio - For the second straight season the Ball State University men's volleyball team had the result in the conference championship match: getting swept. No. 10 Ohio State University eliminated Ball State 30-25, 32-30, 30-19 in the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Tournament championship match on Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.
