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As the holidays approach, join Jessica Jenkins, Minnetrista’s Vice President of Collections and Storytelling, to explore how the Ball family and Ball Brothers Company celebrated the holiday season. In 1925 the Ball brothers hoped to make each employee feel like part of the company family with the distribution of a special edition of Charles Dickens’ famous work, A Christmas Carol. Come bask in the holiday spirit and hear the story of how this one-of-a-kind gift came to be.
Minnetrista)
Are you prepared to manage your peers, organize events, or communicate your vision? Do you know your own strengths and weaknesses? Can you interpret group dynamics and respond accordingly? Have you experienced the power of service?
The Excellence in Leadership program offers all students the opportunity to develop their leadership skills in a variety of ways! The program is FREE and open to any student at Ball State University. Join us for a workshop!
Student Center (Room 301))
The Ball State Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to once again bring to life Charles Dickens' most well-known and magical story, A Christmas Carol. Just like a favorite book or movie, this timeless story of wealthy curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge and his transformative journey resonates with young and old alike.
University Theatre)
Alex’s sister Riley is dead of an accidental overdose, and Alex is alone in the hospital bathroom with a bottle of Riley’s pills. Alex must decide what path to go down: take the pills and follow Riley? Take the pills and numb the pain? Or find a different path?
Through memories, movement, and a compelling story by the creative team at REACT, a cast of six actors bring to life a story of loss and love that can happen anywhere, and does happen everywhere.
Minnetrista)
Muncie Civic Theatre presents ELF THE MUSICAL on the Mainstage based on the hit movie to celebrate the holidays.
Thursday, Friday, & Saturday evening shows are at 7:30pm. Saturday and Sunday Matinees are at 2:30pm. The Sensory-Friendly Matinee is December 11th at 2:30 pm.
Rated PG. Reserved Seating
Muncie Civic Theatre)
Join in on a fun, free, in-person leadership conference right here on Ball State's campus! All participants will receive a free t-shirt and meals throughout the day. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from faculty, staff, and students across campus about leadership, service, diversity, and inclusion.
L.A. Pittenger Student Center)
Join us for Dungeons and Dragons Night with dungeon master, Keith Macintosh, who has 20 years’ experience as a DM.
Dungeons and Dragons is a fantasy tabletop role playing game placed in the medieval era, featuring mythical creatures. The DM interprets the rules as players work together to achieve goals.
Cornerstone Center for the Arts)
Unravel the opioid crisis one step at a time when you explore FIX: Heartbreak and Hope Inside Our Opioid Crisis. Using a mix of art, science, multi-media, hands-on interactives, and inspiring artwork, this exhibit will help you better understand the nature of addiction, how we got here and what we can all do to help change the course we’re on and move Indiana from crisis to resolution. FIX aims to break the stigma surrounding opioid use disorder, remove the shame and isolation surrounding this disease, and show how we can play a pivotal role in managing this crisis. Come join the conversation at Minnetrista!
Organized by the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. FIX is supported by Next Level Recovery, FSSA, Ball Brothers Foundation, George and Frances Ball Foundation, Efroymson Family Fund/ A CICF Fund, CVS Health, and Jasper Group Brand.
Minnetrista)
Voices is a racial and ethnic support group for students of color to share their experiences and find ways to cope while also supporting and learning from others. Sessions are led by staff of color and held bi-weekly on Thursdays.
Multicultural Center
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