Monday, Jan. 13
Take Back College
Ryan Penneau, award winning public speaker and founder of Take Back College, will present a guide for first-year students at 6:30 p.m. in Pruis Hall. His presentation will focus on students and is designed to “provide the tools and tips to help you be a success.” Penneau is currently a professor of experimental education at Minnesota State University. “During his talk he will encourage you to develop goals and strategies that will inspire you to a new level of greatness, while keeping you interested and entertained,” according to the press release. Although the program will focus on new students, all are welcome to the free event.
Residence Assistant, Multicultural Advisor, Community Assistant
Applications are due for Resident Assistant, Multicultural Advisor or Community Assistant positions beginning next year. Applications are availile online at bsu.edu/housing/studentstaff.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
International Conversation Hour
Ball State’s International Conversation Hour will begin again at 6 p.m. in the L.A. Pittenger Student Center room 310. The program is designed to help international students learn English and culture, while making American friends, according to a press release. The program also looks to educate American students about other cultures without studying abroad. Students will also learn study skills to help them succeed at Ball State, according to the press release.
Streamline Your Research
Ball State University Libraries will open up their spring workshop schedule with a program informing students how to set up search and citation alerts. The program will begin at 1 p.m. in Bracken Library room 225. The workshop series will continue throughout the year.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
Student Voluntary Services
The Spring Volunteer Recruitment Fair sponsored by Student Voluntary Services will take place between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. in the L.A. Pittinger Student Center Ballroom. More than 30 non-profit agencies will have booths and be present at the event. “Volunteering is a great way to build new skills while also making friendships and connections in the Muncie community,” according to a press release.
Presidential Search Committee
Ball State faculty, staff, alumni and students will have a chance to tell the presidential search committee what they want in a new university president. Public forums will take place throughout the day with times beginning at: 1 p.m. for faculty, 2 p.m. for students, 3 p.m. for staff and 5:30 p.m. for alumni and community.
Thursday, Jan. 16
Grace Kelly Quintet
Musician Grace Kelly will perform at 7:30 p.m. in Pruis Hall. The saxophonist, composer, vocalist and arranger has won numerous awards, including being the youngest person voted to “Down Beat,” at 16. She graduated from Berklee College of Music at the age of 19.
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