Graduating students who placed orders for their caps and gowns to be collected at Ball State University Bookstore for the spring 2020 commencement will not receiving them amid COVID-19 concerns.
Ron Sorrell, the bookstore's manager, in an email to its customers, said the store has cancelled the orders with its bulk supplier, Oak Hall Cap & Gown to "make refunds as easy and as quick as possible."
"Because COVID-19 continues to threaten the health and safety of our campus community and our visitors, it is not safe for customers to pick up their orders," Sorrell said.
RELATED: Ball State seniors reflect on cancellation of May commencement and abrupt end to school
He said students will hear directly from Oak Hall about the cancelation of orders and their refunds. Students who would still like a cap and gown may order it from Oak Hall's website and have it shipped directly to them.
Sorrell also said that the bookstore shares the disappointment felt by graduating students. He said an announcement will be made about how the university will celebrate the May 2020 graduation.
Read More
Indiana's Free Mom Hugs organization and Muncie Outreach discuss how LGBTQ+ groups help strengthen pride in local communities
By Zach Gonzalez / 4 hours agoA hug can communicate warmth and love without saying a word. For LGBTQ+ individuals rejected by family members, a hug from Free Mom Hugs staff resembles affection they may not receive from those of their own household.
Third round rise leads Ball State women’s golf to 4th place finish at MAC Championship
By Nick Shelton / 17 hours agoThroughout a season that saw a number of ups and downs, from placing 14th in their season opener to placing 1st at the Brittany Kelly Classic two weeks later, the Cardinals continued to climb. Closing out their season at the Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City, Ohio, Ball State’s young squad had a lot to prove.
Representation for all
By Jayden Vaughn / YesterdayThe LGBTQ+ community is finally getting the comprehensive on-screen representation that it deserves.
